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Linen pants to summer napkins

One of the glorious benefits of summer is the lush growing plants. We are growing quite a few things in the garden, including herbs. We took some of the Basil and Sage leaves and an old pair of linen pants … Continue reading

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Panty Hose to Plant Tie

It seems like “they” don’t make things like “they” used to. Take for example the panty hose. After one wear, they usually tear or run. Very frustrating, until now. We have a new use for them. The plant tie. Just … Continue reading

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Garden Hose Re-Do 3

Yet another use for an old garden hose: We got this idea from Christina, friend of city made.  She cut two strips of an old garden hose and used it as a buffer between the chains on her baby swing … Continue reading

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Garden Hose Re-Do 2

Here is another way to use an old garden hose. Saw blade cover. Cut the hose to the length of the saw or blade. Then cut down the middle. Place the blade in the middle and now the blade is … Continue reading

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Garden Hose Re-Do 1

It seems like every summer we have to buy a new garden hose. As a result, we are left with the old hose, which usually leaks and has holes in it. Well, we came up with a few uses for … Continue reading

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Popsicle Sticks to Plant Labeler

Summer+Popsicles=Popsicle sticks. Once the popsicles are gone, what to do with the sticks? Use them to mark your plants in your garden. They are easy to stick in the ground and will hold up through rain. We just wrote the … Continue reading

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Soda Canister to Rain Barrell

As we approach mid summer, city made is dreaming of the plump tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, zesty zucchini and the aroma of fresh basil all growing in the garden. Since we are spending so much time outdoors and in a garden, … Continue reading

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Tupperware to Travel Tic-Tac-Toe

Here is another idea to keep the kids busy while traveling.  Start with an ordinary plastic container.  Cut out the game board and pieces using craft foam and…that’s it.  Tic-tac-toe is just one possibility for a travel game. Leave us … Continue reading

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Ice Cream Bucket to Travel Tote

If you have children and plan on traveling by car this sumer, we have a suggestion for you. Ice cream bucket to travel tote. We had a gallon ice cream bucket. We filled it with car friendly craft items (crayons, … Continue reading

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Bubble Container to Travel Size Bottle

Bubbles make a great party favor for any kid but what do you do with the bubble container when it is empty?  Put shampoo, lotion, or shower gel in it while you travel.  These are just as convenient as those … Continue reading

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