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Category Archives: Quick Repurposing
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
Posted in Easy, Kids, Quick Repurposing
Tagged repurposed, tick-tack-toe, travel, tupperware
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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
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
Newspaper Bag to Shoe Travel Bag
Here’s another handy travel tip. Newspaper bags to shoe travel bags. There are plenty of shoe travel bags out there. But, if you want to reuse something you can use newspaper bags. They are the perfect size and your shoes … Continue reading
Yogurt Container to Tie Caddy
If you happen to be traveling for business reasons, there are a number of expensive devices that will help keep clothes as nice as possible in a suitcase. But we say, why spend money when you can reuse something! Yogurt … Continue reading
Plastic Pouch to Tiny Doll Bag
This little plastic pouch had the cutest pair of pink shoes for Ava when she was a baby. Now, she is 6 and the pink shoes don’t fit anymore. But, the package was so nice, I couldn’t throw it away. … Continue reading
Rice to Cell Phone Saver
Have you ever dropped your phone into the toilet? What about putting it through the wash? (Melany?). Well, if your phone gets wet for some reason, you can dry it by submerging it into a bowl of rice. The rice … Continue reading
Chop Sticks to Corner Turner
Between artist rolls, sandwich wraps and snack bags, we have a lot of corners to turn. We found that the extra chop sticks (from all those runs to our fav Thai restuarant) became the perfect turning tool for all our … Continue reading
Broken Basket Re-Used
A tisket, a tasket, we re-purposed a broken basket. We had a broken basket. Rather than toss it in the trash, we decided to make it usable again. We cut off the broken handles, and covered it with cute patchwork … Continue reading
Posted in Easy, Organization, Quick Repurposing
Tagged basket, books, repurposed, sewing
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No Slip Mat
Today’s project: The No Slip Mat. I (Carol) did some spring cleaning and found this old place mat from when my boys were little. I liked the no slip bottom and thought it would work well placed under the City … Continue reading