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The following are some of many different types of projects and ideas.

I have included some information for those that have no step by step instructions 

so that you'll have an idea on how to proceed with the project.

Please feel free to email me (ReUseItNut) if you want more instruction

on any specific item, or have questions...Now Make it and Use it!

~Tidy Tissue Caddy~

I like to have tissues in any room I spend alot of time in. When shopping for tissues, I found they

can be expensive and somewhat frivolous, of course I had been saving the empty boxes. I ran

out of tissues one day and had to resort to using napkins and found they were just as good as the

tissues (of course the cheapest brand...)plus, they're more economical and can be used for more

 than just blowing your nose...if your having a snack, they come in handy...

So I set out to make a caddy to hold the napkins and other things to have handy. nail file, clippers,

pen, pencil, toothpicks, etc... I opened up an empty tissue box, made new folds-extending the size

 by about a 1/4" , painted one side, hot glued it back together without the bottom. Made a small box

with different depths, painted and attached it to the front...I added the napkins so that they would

despense without all of them coming out at once...take a pile, spread them a bit, fold in half and stuff.

It works great, look nice and I have everything handy...

~Pool Liner-Chair Covers~ 

A while back, a friend of ours gave us outdoor furniture, 8 chairs and a sofa, that had been sitting

 out in the weather, paint peeling, and no cushions. Not long after that, someone gave us there old pool

liner (it was'nt too old, the material was still in good shape). I knew exactly what I was going to do with that!...I set out to make some cushions but the sewing machine didn't like the plastic around the corners, plus, I would have to buy foam rubber since I had so many chairs to cover...Then I though, just sew the edges  and attach the material right to the chairs...I used a drill and pop rivets on the top and bottom...

over top of the strapping.They turned out great, they're comfy, easy to clean and I dont' have cushions

to fool with...

Pool Caddy

This is definitely my favorite...I use it everytime I go pool side, I also use it when I go fishing at my Mom's pier...it serves as a table plus...I fill the pockets with sun screen, hair brush, hair ties, sun glasses, snacks and have a can holder attached to the side to hold a drink when I have to access the inside...I attached foam (trays-like what meats are packaged in) on the inside for insulation, leaving room for a lid to go on top of the liner, allowing for a separate section on top of the cooler section, for snacks or an extra towel.

This is a more complicated project for which I have no detailed instructions to offer at this time. However, I'll give you a short version...

I used a 3 gallon bucket that held chlorine tablets (just the right height)...using styro foam trays, cut to 2" taller than an average beverage can, using a hot glue gun in strips all the way aound the sides, cut triangular pieces to fit the bottom. I made a lid for the cooler section from a thick piece of cardboard, cut in a circle (after several tries at the size), made a hole in the center to lift the lid, covered it with towel material the same as the outside of the bucket (it was an old towel). I took the remainder of the towel and laid it out flat, rolled it with the bucket to measure the length I would need for the outside and cut. I stretched it around the bucket and hot glued it together and then ins several spots around the top and bottom. I cut, folded and glued a trim edge for each pocket then attached to the bucket cover using different sizes around the bucket. I cut another circle of thick cardboard to fill in the top part of the lid, then covered it with the same material, which was a bit more tricky, I was running out of matching material...

If you have decided to do this project and need help, don't hesitate to email anytime...

~Homemade Flowers~

Using hangers and some paper or material, hotglue gun and paint...the flowers are ready

 for an Easter dinner center piece! Just straighten a metal coat hanger, cut a piece about  12",

bend one end into a flower petal shape. Cut a piece of material usig the petal shape as a pattern,

with an over lap of 1/2". Run a bead of hot along the edge of the petal shape and attach the

material. On the underneath, glue the loose edges to itself. Repeat this for however many

petals you'd like on your flower (I used 4). Put all the petals together with duct tape. Wrap

the stem with green material. Make leaves from same green color material and attach with tape.

Wrap the green material over top of the tape and prop up the material petal. Take about 5 twisty ties (like the ones used on bread bags) and twist them together at one end. At the other end,

curl each end using a piece of the coat hanger (being careful of the sharp edges). Put hot glue

on the twisted end and place in the center of the petals...done...

I used a piece of newspaper on one flower, a piece of gauze from an old emergency kit on

another, and a piece of scrap material from an old tee shirt on the third one. You can paint

the cloth if your feeling crafty...I added some white from the center out to give them a bright

look. Pretty as well as long lasting, you'll have a decoration for Easter or anytime,

year after year...

~Plant Clips~

These are made using a piece of white plastic grocery bag (without print) and twisty ties. Find a butterfly picture with a dark outline, about the size you want, tape corners to a piece of cardboard a bit larger

than the picture. Tightly tape a piece of plastic grocery bag (larger than the picture) over top of the picture. Paint the black area first, let dry. Paint the spaces with what ever color you'd like, let dry.

Paint another one the same way. Cut out the painted butterflies. Cut a piece of paper slightly smaller

than the butterflies, spread both sides with Mod Podge (quickly-it dries fast) and attach the butterflies

to both sides, let dry. Coat both sides twice with Mod Podge, let dry in between coats

Super glue a black colored twisty tie to the back (which ever side looks like it should be in the back) 

in the center of the body, let dry completely.

Attach to a house plant or wherever you'd like to add color. These make great additions to any

house decor as well as a great gift idea.

~Yard Flag~

Since we're Redskin fans, I made this yard flag to show our team spirit but found it was just the

beginning. Once I got the painting done on the helmet, I went ahead and painted the team name

along the edges.

I used 2- 12"x12" pieces of white plastic grocery bags (without print). I painted it the same way as

the Butterfly Plant Clips, covered in Mod Podge on both sides, added yarn edging and covered all

of it again with the Mod Podge. I made loops separate and glued them on to hang on a yard flag pole.

This craft project would make a nice gift or if completely sealed with outdoor sealer, can be left out

to display all season.

~Picture Perfect Frame~

This little picture frame is the perfect size for those wallet sized school photos...The lid from the top of

a creamer container (the type of creamer we use) has a small hinged opening so turned just right, it stands all by itself and looked like a picture frame. So I set to jazz it up and still be able to change

the picture if needed. This version turned out pretty cute but there are so many other ways

 to pretty it up... 

 For step by step instructions   

 ~Paradise~

I made this for my sis, she loves the beach and palm trees...I used a lid from a plastic container, some

homemade dough mixed with coffee ground (for color and some texture), pinecone petals, plastic from

a 2 liter sode bottle, wire and a piece of cloth, some green and blue paints.I hot glued the pinecone

petals together, side by side and the on top of each other to form the trees. From the 2 liter bottle, I

cut out leave shapes, heated slightly in the oven (until the ends curled up), painted them green and glued

them to the tree tops. I made a mound of the dough, stuck the trees in in and let dry. Then I made the

chair from wire and glue on a piece of cloth for the seat. Painted the water splashing on the beach and

placed the chair near the water's edge. It was so cute...I had to share...