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| Cutting Into a Container For plastic containers, the easiest way to cut off the top is to poke a hole first. Then you can slip a pair of scissors into the hole and cut all the way around. Make a straight line all the way around by using a tape measure, starting on one side of the container at the mark for the height of the project and hold the tape in place then run the tape underneath and up the other side to double the height on the tape which will give you the same mark for both sides. Repeat in an opposing spot, then draw a line to each mark. |
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 | Egg Carton Storage I've heard folks talk about an egg carton being good for small items and I've used them lots of times but you have to be careful when you move it because the items on the inside (if they're real tiny) will fly all over and get mixed up...I've done just that on many occasions until I came up with an idea.I cut the front,lid and peaks from another egg carton and placed it over top of the tiny items in the bottom carton. The lid fit tight so nothing could fly around.The bigger the items the more of the peaks you have to cut down, but it works! |
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 | Bathroom Organizer Decor This is a quick project for the bathroom or dresser ...For the toothbrush holder (could also be used for hair brushes,combs, etc...) I used a large, empty creamer container, cut in half, a piece of fabric that matched the bathroom decor, and some yarn. I wrapped the fabric around the container to measure and cut. Hot glued a trim edge and then wrapped the piece around and glued to itself. I cut and trimmer a round piece for the bottom, glued it to the wrap. I crouched' a piece of black yarn for the top and bottom trim, hot glued and sealed with Mod Podge.I used an empty lotion bottle for a sanitized soap dispenser then made a fabric 'sack' to match. Glued a fold at the top and ran a piece of yarn thru for the tie. If it gets messy,slip off and toss in the wash! |
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 | Body Spray Bottle Anytime a small hair spray or body spray bottle is empty I grab them up! Clean well with warm soapy water first.Pour in the tanning oil or hair spray and you've got the perfect size to take with you! I mostly use them for spray paint and spray glue.Mix them with a bit of water to thin so it will come through the sprayer nozzle. Spray upside down to keep the nozzle clear. |
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 | Dragon Fly My grandchildren loved this little guy! I used a waterbottle, papertowel tube, egg carton, hangers and covered him with an fuzzy old bathrobe. It held up pretty well even after they both played with it! Tie a string to it and it can be pulled around...hang on the kids bedroom wall for decor! For Details ... |
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 | Perfect Picture Frame I call this the perfect picture frame because it holds those wallet sized photos kids get from school.It's made using a creamer container that has that nice little flap on the top for the spout...It stands alone or it's light enough to attach a magnet on the back and hang it on the frig! Decoration is only limited to the type of materials you want to use! Cloth, paper, rocks...it's up to you! For Details... |
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 | Coffee Cans I've kept coffee cans for along time...they're handy to have for storing small items or for using in the garage for nails..etc...I found them very useful in my new workshop! I glued them inside a box,slanted upwards on the edge of the worktable,added my tools (scissors, craft knife,paint brushes,etc..)and a jar of water for cleaning paint brushes (the can keeps everything dry in case of drips down the sides of the jar when I change the water). I even added dividers to separate small items! See Tour... |
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 | Milk Jug I usually clean and fill a milk jug with water and either set itaside for emergencies or freeze it for ice.A hint for ice, just hit the container hard with a hammer all the way around,bottom and top, trying not to break thru the plastic. Use a razor blade or sharp knife and cut out a flap,at the center of the plastic,tap with a hammer over the cooler or the sink. |
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 | Creamer Container The small creamer container can be useful inside the medicine cabinet to hold small items like tubes of lotions, razor blade packs,foil packs etc... |
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 | Veggie Oil bottle Saving the oil after frying in a deep fryer can be a great way to save some money.The fryer uses a lot of oil for the proper level and to toss out all that oil is a waste! Keep your empty veggy oil bottles.After the oil has cooled and settled,using a funnel,pour it back into the veggy bottle and store. When you go to use it,there will be sediment on the bottom so just pour until it reaches near the bottom. Save the bottle again and reuse for storage or when its time,toss it out! |
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 | Candy Decanter This project was a gift for someone who is hot headed! At the center, I used a jar and filled it with fire balls! I used paper mache' to make the shape and cover the lid.It turned out so kool!Basically,I shaped newspaper into balls and glue them all the way around for the center. Then paper mache' with newspaper and flour/water mix,dried and painted. |
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