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It may look like a useless, good-for-nothing lunch bag to some people, but you know that with a little creativity you can make magnificent paper lanterns. Making floating paper lanterns, which are lighted bags that look like they are hovering in the air, can turn any event into something magical and unforgettable. While some floating paper lanterns are constructed with complicated designs, you can make incandescent, luminous floating lanterns effortlessly with paper lunch bags and a few supplies.
For those of Christian faith, much like in many religions, marriage weighs more than a legally binding contract between two individuals. The sacrament of matrimony continues to be a blessing to couples who have decided to devote themselves to one another, pledging fidelity, loyalty, growth and service. For students who are studying this sacrament, making crafts can be a useful tool in learning how God fits into marriage starting from the church ceremony. With the use of simple crafty materials, students can engage in various creative projects to further learn about the sacrament of matrimony.
Letting your new iPod touch bounce around in your purse, backpack, briefcase or pocket leaves it vulnerable to all sorts of damage, from scratches to a broken screen. Protect that handy little piece of technology with all its apps and built-in camera with a homemade eco-friendly case made from a stack of plastic shopping bags. The thick material you make from the bags will provide a layer of cushioning between your iPod and anything it may be traveling with while you carry it around in your backpack or pocket.
Piping a frosting border around the edges of a cake is one of the quickest ways to make a cake appear even and symmetrical. It can be difficult to make a cake look symmetrical from every angle. The top edge of the cake, where the side and top and of the cake meet, often betrays even the slightest unevenness. Applying a frosting border on the edges of a cake instantly levels the baked treat's appearance.
The sought-after handbags created by designers such as Gucci are so well made they last a lifetime when properly cared for. Vintage Gucci bags add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any ensemble. However, finding a vintage Gucci bag is not always as easy as it seems. With a myriad counterfeit handbags sold online, it is often difficult to know whether or not you are purchasing an authentic Gucci bag. Those sold at estate sales, consignment shops and yard sales are not guaranteed to be authentic either because the seller could have unknowingly purchased a counterfeit bag. Still, don't…
Instead of becoming landfill, plastic bags can be used for fun craft projects. Parents can teach about recycling in the house and how plastic bags take years to decompose. One easy project, appropriate for ages six to adult, is weaving a doormat from left over bags. The end result will be an inexpensive, easy to clean, custom sized, one of a kind doormat for your home. Rugs can be one color, or multicolored depending on the plastic bags selected for the project.
A handmade rose shows that you took time out of your busy schedule, and that you were thinking of her. If your special one loves environmentally friendly gifts, then you can killed two birds with one stone with grocery bag roses. Paper grocery bags can be converted into the petals of the rose, which helps recycle the paper bags that are gathering in your kitchen cabinets.
Hula and the traditional dancer garb, which invariably includes a grass skirt, is a cultural icon of Hawaii. Native Hawaiians of centuries past practiced hula as a way to honor the gods and goddesses revered in culture. Skirts worn by dancers are traditionally made out of green or brown grass and come in miniskirt and full skirt lengths. This look can be emulated using carefully combined paper bags and is a craft project ideal for a Hawaiian-themed party or learning about Hawaiian culture.
Plastic bags are handed out in most stores with every purchase. While useful when carrying groceries, or as garbage receptacles, there are often more plastic bags in your pantry than you know what to do with. Instead of tossing your surplus bags away, use them to create decorative bows for gift packaging and holiday events. Making bows out of plastic bags is a clever reuse of materials which reduces waste and enhances the appearance of your gift wrap.
Creating jewelry from plastic bags is a frugal way to help the environment. Plastic grocery bags can be fused together with heat to create versatile fabric. The basic process consists of ironing over a folded plastic bag with an iron to fuse the layers of plastic together. Plastic texture sheets can be placed on top of the plastic layers to add a pattern of your choice to the necklace. Do-it-yourself enthusiasts can experiment with different color plastics and patterns to create custom plastic jewelry.
Whether they're packing for an overnight trip or carrying toys to a friend's house, kids need tote bags as much as adults do. A soft and squishy tote bag that fits into a back pocket is less likely to be lost or left behind than a stiff bag. Turn your cast-off tank tops into handy tote bags for your kids to carry their valuable cargo in. The bags expand to hold a surprising amount of stuff, and washing them is simple once they get soiled.
Fabric slouch bags make for an easy way to carry around your belongings. The bags hold more than a traditional purse and offer the ability to alter the length of the straps to make the fit comfortable for all situations. The soft sides let the bag shrink when you have limited items inside and expand, holding more than you thought possible, in times of need. Overall, the fabric slouch is a modern-day “bottomless” bag without the magic. While you find many offerings of professionally made fabric slouches, there remains a large handmade market or you can even make your own.
When you're into creating different eco-friendly crafts, you can delve into the world of home and beauty supplies with your own creative flair. For instance, purchasing produce doesn't have to end in throwing away the produce bags. These mesh sacks are made of the same mesh fabric used in making shower poofs that lather-up with foam no matter what soap you use. Knowing how to make shower poofs out of produce bags gives you the ability to lighten your footprint on Mother Earth while enhancing your bathing experiences.
Not all internal frame backpacks are made equal, just as not all backpackers are alike. When learning to load your specific backpack for an overnight or multiday excursion, keep in mind that your loaded pack should not weigh more than 25 to 30 percent of your body weight. An improperly loaded backpack can make your adventure a miserable one. A well-fitted backpack will distribute the weight of your gear to the hip belt, taking the pressure off of your shoulders and back.
Capstones typically sit on top of pillars and walls. They can also be used for walkways and patios. By using concrete and a stone mold, you can cast your own capstone. Stone molds come in a variety of shapes and sizes from which you can choose to customize your outdoor or indoor living space in an interesting way.
Economical tote bags can be created from used wool sweaters. Processing, or felting, the sweaters with hot water and high heat will significantly shrink the garments. Felting reduces the distance between the wool fibers, resulting in a stronger fabric that will not unravel when cut. When searching for a wool sweater to be used in the project, search the closet or local secondhand stores for an extra large garment in order to ensure sufficient fabric for the craft.
The Garmin StreetPilot c500 and Garmin Nuvi 350 both refer to GPS devices that the Switzerland-based, Garmin Ltd., produced. However, while Garmin c500 refers to an entire line of GPS devices, which includes the c510, c530, c550 and c580, the 350 refers to one specific GPS device model. As of 2011, the C500 line and the 350 are no longer in production. However, you can still purchase C500 and 350 GPS devices on the second-hand market, such as from online auction sites. While C500 devices are well-suited for in-vehicle navigation, the 350 is better-suited for multipurpose usage.
It's been said that one man's trash is another man's treasure. But it's also true that one woman's trash bag is another woman's dress. Using a few simple household items, you can turn a seemingly useless garbage bag into a little black dress --- an essential element of every woman's wardrobe. While it may not be appropriate for a black tie affair, it's still a fun activity, and can be worn on certain occasions --- such as get-togethers with friends and family or as part of a Halloween ensemble.
The Chinese have been experimenting with lanterns since as early as the third century, B.C. ---as of the time of publication, people still use their technique of lighting up small, flying paper lanterns and releasing them into the night sky. Floating lanterns are commonly used in festivals and at special events because they illuminate the sky like fireworks. Making your own floating lanterns and release them into the night sky are not only beautiful, but can help children learn the principles behind air balloon flight.
A waterproof bag is a hand accessory to bring to the pool or the beach. Buying these bags can be expensive, and sometimes the styles and patterns available don't suit your taste. You can make your own waterproof bags out of an inexpensive shower curtain. You can select your own color, print and pattern and make the waterproof bag that meets your specific needs. This is a quick sewing project that takes a few hours, and is appropriate for children and beginning sewers.
Recycling brown paper grocery bags into pocket folders not only makes good environmental sense, it also saves money. Making the folders can be an enjoyable family project that teaches children the importance of recycling, improves their measuring and math skills, and allows them to exercise their artistic abilities as they create something unique. The folders can be used at home and at school to store notes, drawings, homework and sticker sheets.
Repurposing an old T-shirt into a useful string bag is both an economical and environmentally friendly solution. A string bag is a versatile bag; it can be used for laundry, storage or the beach bag. String bags are simple to create and don't require a lot of sewing especially when they are made from old T-shirts. The final size of the bag is determined by the size of the original shirt.
If you don't have bra to wear and you don't have time to do laundry before going out tonight, make one quickly with a trash bag. The kind of plastic trash bags with the handles on the top are ideal because you won't have to do anything extra to make the shoulder straps. The plastic is thin and easy to manipulate, so you can adjust the bra so that the straps go around the back of your neck or convert it to a strapless if you need to.
Plastic bags may seem to have outlived their usefulness once the groceries are unpacked, but the plastic makes a useful crafting material and needn't end up in landfill. Plastic bags cut up into yarn, sometimes called plarn, make a creative and alternative knitting or crocheting material.
Retaining walls are built to hold back soil and other types of dirt. They are found in many places. You will find retaining walls built around stairways or on the freeway where there are hills. Retaining walls are used in gardens or yards to create different levels or around the base of a home to prevent the ground beneath the foundation from eroding and sliding away. There are block retaining walls, stone retaining walls and poured concrete retaining walls but these can be quite complicated and expensive. A simple cost-effective way to make a retaining wall is to stack 60-lb.…
There are few things more uncomfortable than cold, wet feet in the winter. But getting caught in a rain or snow storm happens occasionally. Simple plastic bags and socks make temporary, efficient waterproof boots. Several pairs of socks and a small bundle of empty plastic grocery or bread bags make excellent additions to an emergency or survival car kit. This ensures that you and your family will always have dry, warm feet if caught in an unexpected storm.
Linings, being made of thin fabrics and bearing a good deal of hard use, are often one of the first things to go in a bag. Luckily, they can be repaired without too much trouble. If your lining has started to peel out of the bag, follow these steps to remove and replace it.
Create inexpensive grocery bags from old T-shirts for an economical and environmentally alternative to purchasing plastic bags at the grocery store. Make one for yourself and then have your child help to make or decorate another bag to teach her about creative ways to recycle. You can make the bags from old, solid-colored T-shirts for functional grocery helpers or make the bags from old T-shirts with flamboyant images, patterns or pictures to show off your colorful side at the supermarket.
Down winter coats are coats that have been filled with down feathers to keep them insulated against the winter cold. The feathers trap air in small pockets between them, insulating the inner layer of the jacket the same way that down feathers insulated the birds from which they came. As a result of all of the trapped air, down winter coats can appear to be rather puffy. If you dislike the bulk added by the puffiness of the down feathers, it is possible to flatten out the down coat.
Rubber plants, sometimes referred to as rubber bushes, are hardy plants that grow well with direct sunlight and high levels of watering. Although the plants grow well, you may find a need to remove a rubber plant or bush on occasion. The plant is toxic to children and pets, which may be the reason for removing one from a pot or the ground.
Yarn is an obvious medium for crochet projects. You may even know you can crochet with strips of fabric, but fabric and yarn aren't your only options for crocheting. You can also recycle those plastic grocery bags into functional crocheted items by turning them into plastic yarn, or "plarn." Creating a plastic bag chain from strips cut from the bags not only keeps them out of landfills, but it also gives you a durable medium from which you can create tote bags to use on trips to the beach, or even as reusable grocery bags.
Wool fabric shrinks in hot water, and wet wool fibers bond into clumps when rubbed together. This means a sweater washed in a washing machine will become smaller, thicker and rough in appearance. Machine washing is bad for sweaters, but great for creating strong, thick felt fabric for a handbag. Use your washing machine to turn your old 100 percent wool sweaters into unique felted handbags.
Felting is a technique used to shrink natural animal fibers so they form a tightly woven fabric rather than a loose knit. Fibers such as alpaca, wool or cashmere will felt well. Felting is a way to reuse old sweaters or knits to decorate other items, or make whole new items such as scarves, blankets or bags.
The Home Run Bat is a useful item in all of Mario's Super Smash Brothers games, and is one of the most powerful items --- just below the hammer. Ordinary attacks with the bat cause only minor damage, but you see the bat's true power when a character performs a "Smash Attack" while wielding it. If the attack connects, it will send the unfortunate target flying out of the ring for an instant knockout on all but the largest stages.
T-shirts are easy gifts to give. Since they can be dressed up or down, they are suitable for all but the most formal wardrobes. Plus, they come in every price range. However, a designer T-shirt can cost upwards of $20, 50, even $80 or more. Why pay a bundle when you can make a T-shirt free? T-shirts you never wear should not end up in a landfill. Grab one and make a cute tee with feminine gathers at the shoulders and waist.
Whether you're a parent looking for a rainy day activity or a teacher who wants to put your students' artistic skills to use, grab some paper lunch bags for a craft children will be sure to love. With a little creativity and some craft supplies, its easy to transform an ordinary paper lunch bag into a monster hand puppet. Best of all, after putting their personal touch on the puppet, the kids will enjoy playing with their new toys.
Denim is a durable fabric which usually means that a worn pair of jeans might still be usable in some capacity. Make yourself a new bag from a pair of jeans that would otherwise end up in the trash. You can even turn a pair of your little girl's jeans into a stylish purse in just her size from a pair of her old jeans.
Milk bags are the plastic bags that hold three smaller clear plastic bags of milk. According to Heather Ellis, a community employment program instructor at Trenton High School, it takes 250 bags to crochet a 30-inch by 48-inch waterproof mat. Mats sizes can be tailored to fit either adults or children.
Purchase a pair of really cheap jeans or recycle an old pair for a fashion savvy, trendy new bootie bag. Use satin ribbon as handles and swap out colors to match outfits. Durable bootie bags can be paired with any outfit for a night on the town, day at the beach or to carry your lunch to work in fashion and style. This cost-saving craft can help you live a green lifestyle or maintain your fashion sense while pinching pennies.
On September 6, 1622, a flotilla of 28 Spanish ships left Havana on the last leg of a worldwide trade voyage. They were carrying a cargo of incredible wealth intended to enrich the coffers of Spain. The next day, a hurricane in the Florida Keys destroyed eight of these vessels - among them, the ship that sailed at the rear guard, the Nuestra Senora de Atocha. For centuries, divers of all nationalities have tried to find the wreckage of the Atocha, but it was not until the 1980s that one man finally succeeded in making one of the greatest shipwreck…
Creating a bag from a towel is a beginner project, although advanced sewers may like this project as well. There are many options in towels these days. Tea towels are often sold in sets which makes coordinating fabrics less confusing for a beginning sewer. The hems are already done, so the project works up quickly. These bags can be used as a purse or even for carrying your groceries. Your friends will appreciate your homemade bags that are personalized just for them.
Marbles are more than just pieces used to play a game. They are also collector's items, and some are worth a considerable amount of money. Simply tossing your marbles in a bowl or similar container when they are not being used is not recommended, as doing so can cause scratches and chips. Such damage prevents marbles from rolling as they should, and also decreases their overall value. You can prevent this kind of damage by using a proper storage method.
In this day and age, green is good, and recycling has made its way into our daily lives. Rather than just taking up space in a landfill, plastic grocery bags can be used for many projects, including making durable reusable bags or creating a plastic wallet. Once a plastic grocery bag has been fused with an iron it becomes a very durable source of "plasti-fabric" and can be used like cloth material.
When you place your clothes in a chest of drawers, the clothing may start to smell stale and musty after a while. One way to keep your clothing smelling fresh and clean is to use bag fresheners, which are placed inside the drawers with your clothing. Bag fresheners, also called sachets, can be created using a few materials hat can be found at a natural foods store, craft supply shop or department store.
Reviving and recycling old denim is a fashionable way to craft a denim booty bag. Depending on the style of jeans you use, you can create a nice roomy bag or one that is sweet and petite. Low-rise or small-sized jeans can be used when crafting little bags or a larger sized-high-waisted pair will create a bigger booty bag. This cost-saving craft can help you live a green lifestyle or just maintain fashion without emptying your wallet.
A felted purse is made of wool fabric that has been distressed to have a felt-like appearance. These purses are far more durable than the cheaper alternative of actual felt bags and when you make them yourself you can customize them in a wide array of ways. Knowing how to make your own felted purse with free instructions gives you the ability to present your creations as thoughtful gifts. They also serve as fun fashion accessories for your own use.
Whether your love to shop till you drop or always choose plastic over paper at the grocery store, you can only use so many extra plastic bags. You can make practical use of these bags as trash liners or use them to wrap breakables. However, if your fingers are itching to crochet and you have no yarn, the plastic bags may do the trick. Plastic bag yarn weaves into sturdy shoulder bags, colorful dish scrubbers, welcome mats and bath mats.
The bags can be any size, any color or design, on any type of paper. Have your children color designs on the paper to make the gift bag a family project. Use brightly colored ribbons or fabric for handles; add a few stickers or paper flowers for embellishments. A gift bag can be adapted to celebrate to any special day, whatever the season or occasion. Tuck contrasting colored tissue paper into the gift bag to create the perfect cradle for your gift.
Your old, worn, holey jeans aren't relegated to a life at the landfill. It is possible to breathe new life into otherwise unwearable garments by turning them into fashion-forward accessories. Bootie bags are one example of upcycled fashion. Bootie bags make use of the upper portion of a pair of jeans---though any pair of pants suffices---to create a messenger-style handbag. Pants with damage to the legs or crotch work well for bag making; pants with holes running along the posterior need repair work before they're suitable for use. Recycling jeans into bags requires little in the way of materials and…
Any item knitted with pure wool yarn can easily be felted with hot water and repurposed into a purse or handbag, with no knitting required. Felting shrinks and binds the fabric into a thick, knotty texture, which is quite durable. Felted purses and handbags are stylish and unique and can be fashioned using any wool item and a basic purse pattern. Large and extra large sweaters are an excellent choice.
A garden kneeler and seat is a reversible garden tool for protecting your knees and back while planting, weeding, and putting your gardens to bed in autumn. When you need a seat in the garden, stand the kneeler and seat on its legs, and when you need to use a kneeler, turn the tool over and kneel on the padded cushion.
One way to reuse plastic bags is to make plastic fabric. This fabric can be used in many ways--tote bags and jackets are just two popular items that can be made from plastic bag fabric. You can easily make your own fabric from plastic bags.
Throwing out a pair of jeans that no longer fit or that have holes along the inseam is such a waste of otherwise perfectly good fabric. Turn your old jeans into a stylish purse known as a booty bag. You don't need to be a matter seamstress to make a booty bag -- you just need to be able to sew semi-straight seam. In an hour or less, you can have a new purse that will have your friends asking where you got it.
While a typical cider press can't generate the amount of pressure needed to extract oil from seeds, it can force the oil out of olives. Squeezing oil from olives is not very different from squeezing juice from apples, although you do have to air dry the olives first. It also helps to insert a mesh bag in the press to keep olive pulp from being pressed out between the slats of the pressing cage. With those caveats in mind, pressing your own virgin olive oil with a cider press is a simple process.
Before wool can be spun into something wearable, it must be thoroughly washed and dried. Many people, even professional spinners, prefer to buy their wool pre-prepared, as cleaning and drying it can be a mucky business. However, being involved at every stage of the wool preparation process is very rewarding, a reminder in these times of mass manufacturing that we can each use nature's waste products for our benefit.
Sachet bags placed inside a lingerie drawer or closet will make the garments lightly scented with the smell of dried flowers and essential oils. Although you can buy scented sachets at a department store, you can save money by crafting the sachets yourself. Make your sachet bag from easily found materials, such as basic white handkerchiefs and dried lavender flower buds.
Mesh fabric is particularly popular around Halloween when sewers snatch it up to make various costumes and masks. While mesh fabric is useful for many costumes, there are other uses for the fabric that include bags, repairing squeegee mesh, and weaving large blankets. You can purchase mesh fabric at any fabric or craft store.
A great way to recycle old plastic bags into something useful is to crochet a cool tote bag similar to reusable totes sold in retail stores. With increased awareness in recycling, more people are designing useful, everyday products with these bags. This carryall is a reusable project once people get familiar working with the texture of plastic. Use the tote for storage anywhere. Even use the new tote as a container to collect other bags. Experiment with different colored bags, and try stripes or solid colors for a shabby chic look.
A homemade kneeler can be used in a number of ways, from protecting your knees while working in the garden to keeping you comfortable in church. To make a kneeler you’ll need to use closed cell polyethylene foam, which is strong enough to support your knees and thick enough to soften the surface on which you put your kneeler. Select a basic solid color, or choose a fabric that reflects your tastes for a personal look. With your fabric and foam ready, your kneeler should be finished in a matter of minutes.
The prospect of gift wrapping proves more challenging if you strive to reuse and recycle instead of using standard paper products. Think creatively about different gift wrap options with an eye for paper you may have lying around your home. For example, make a gift bag out of newspaper for a simple yet attractive bag you can present to someone with pride. You might even use the color comics section for a gift bag with extra flair and personality.
Hand puppets speak to children at the level of imagination. Color, movement, facial features and costumes all serve to engage kids' attention and bring them into a story or lesson at a deeper level than the usual adult talking head can ever do alone. Create characters to surprise and inspire children and capture their attention. Kids get into the act of making hand puppets out of lunch bags--let them draw the parts of the faces and glue on the costumes. This makes a diverting rainy day activity and provides entertainment for sick kids or anyone in need of cheering up.
Pom poms are a necessary accessory for any cheerleader. In competitions, at big games or just for fun, cheerleaders and pom poms go together. Pom poms come in a wide range of colors and can be purchased at sporting good stores or made at home. If you choose to make your own pom poms, garbage bags are a good material to use. Homemade garbage bag pom poms are inexpensive and easy to make.
No matter where you live in the United States, you are almost guaranteed to get at least one day of rainfall throughout the year. The easiest way to protect yourself from rain is to simply stay inside, but this isn't always an option, especially in cases such as hiking or camping. When in these situations, it's good to have a trash bag on hand as it makes for an effective poncho when you have no other way to protect yourself from the rain.
Bootie bags get their name from the way they are designed. These bags are made from the top portion of a pair of jeans. The basic bootie bag design is easy to sew, even for an inexperienced seamstress, and makes an ideal project for a beginning sewer. Bootie bags are environmentally friendly--they recycle old jeans into handbags. Favorite jeans that are hard to part with can become a customized accessory.
Potato bags can be used to make homemade custom purses. Both plain and printed potato bags can be used to make purses, each looking very different from the other. A printed potato bag will make a purse that has a vintage or craft feel, while a plain bag can be decorated to fit any style you want. Try making your own potato bag purse with an empty potato bag and a few other sewing supplies.
If you are looking for a unique, waterproof yard decoration for Easter or other Christian celebrations, make an inexpensive cross out of dowel rods and plastic pastel bathroom trash bags. Make just one cross to stick in your flower garden, or make several crosses to line a walkway or driveway. Seeing beautiful plastic trash bag crosses as yard decorations, your neighbors and dinner guests will have to smile at your thrift and ingenuity.
Crafting can be an eco-friendly art form if you repurpose your materials and supplies into new creations. Take an old, tired sweater and turn it into a stylish accessory through the "magic" of felting. You can use a sweater you already have in your closet or rescue one from a thrift store--your expenses will be minor with major rewards from your one-of-a-kind handbag.
Sausage-making started as a way to preserve meat, but over the years has become a culinary art form, with each region and culture having their own distinct sausage spices and recipes. European immigrants brought German and Czech versions of sausage to Texas in the 1800s. In modern days, many Texans prefer homemade country sausage. This tasty sausage can be spiced up to personal preferences, unlike commercial counterparts. For those who are interested in eating their own game or taking advantage of leaner meat, Texas deer sausage can be made using country sausage recipes. It's best to add some pork, though,…
A standard-size placemat is the perfect length and width to use in constructing an envelope-style clutch purse. With as few as two machine-sewn seams and enough hand-sewing to attach a magnetic snap closure, making a placemat purse is a quick and easy afternoon project.
Tissue packets are a thoughtful addition to happy events such as weddings, where joyful tears tears may flow, or even to less cheerful events such as funerals, where people's distress may make them forget a handkerchief. You can easily make labels for personal tissue packets to commemorate your event or loved one.
Faux rocks can make beautiful decorative additions to your garden or landscaping. Making faux rocks can be an easier task than finding real rocks in the right size and shape. You won't have to worry about transporting them, as they can be made lighter than real rocks for easy lifting and moving. It's fairly easy and inexpensive to make your own faux rocks; it just requires a bit of patience.
A kite is a fun toy for children and grown-ups alike. Whether you use it at the park, the beach, or just in your backyard, kites can provide hours of fun on windy days. Although store-bought kites can be in lots of fun colors, sometimes you just don't have $10 or more to spend on a kite. A budget solution is to make your own simple and inexpensive kite out of ordinary trash bags.
Sew up an eco-friendly tote bag out of an old T-shirt to help save money. You'll also keep waste out of the landfill. Use your bag to carry groceries, books, or anything else that will fit. Then wash it and use it again.
If you or your kids have a plain sweatshirt or maybe an old one that you are thinking of getting rid of, don't throw it out; decorate it instead.
Paper or plastic? That's the question you'll hear at many a store today when shopping. With the strong emphasis on going green, more and more of us are taking our own bags for shopping trips. But many shoppers wonder what to do with the collection of thin plastic shopping bags they've already accumulated. Recycling them is certainly an option if that service is available where you live, but there's another option, and it doesn't involve throwing those bags away only to have them appear in a landfill. Thin, plastic shopping bags, especially the kind used to bag groceries, can be…
ALICE packs come in three sizes. They can be used with or without their component frames. If you've removed your frame or acquired the frame and pack separately, it is relatively simple to reassemble them. ALICE is an acronym for "Advanced Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment" and describes an entire line of integrated load-bearing items.
A plastic bag purse is fun to make and easy to carry. We collect lots of plastic bags on a daily basis to carry our groceries storage temporary items. Here how to turn plastics bags into a homemade work of art.
Ever wondered how to make those cool purses out of candy and gum wrappers? Here is how I did it!
Beanbags are fun for children of any age. They can be used for tag, beanbag toss or even to teach children math skills or how to juggle. Best of all, children will love helping to make the beanbags — they can carefully cut out the fabric or pour in the beans.
At 10, you child is just starting to form her own style. She will experiment for the next several years, reinventing herself many times over. The most important choices made when designing a purse for a 10-year-old girl is getting her input. In fact, a project where mother and daughter design a purse together is the next step in a bonding relationship that will continue to grow.
Making a parachute out of a trash bag is a great way to illustrate how a parachute works. A doll or egg can be attached to the parachute to show how it will fall more slowly. A garbage-bag parachute is not fully operational and should not be used to break the fall of children or adults. If your child is in need of a hands-on science project, however, making a parachute out of a trash bag is an educational tool.
Children love to play action games that keep them moving. Marshmallow guns allow children to safely experience exciting action. These guns are made for children ages eight and up, although they also are favored by young men in college dorms.
Recycle an old T-shirt and you can make a handy drawstring tote bag. This Earth-friendly cloth bag can be used over and over again. Consider using it as a shopping bag, a beach tote or a duffel for sports equipment. The finished size of the bag will be close to the size of the T-shirt you begin with. For a small bag, use a kid-sized T-shirt. For a duffel, choose a man's extra-large shirt.
Tote bags are expensive if you buy one from a boutique shop. Even shopping for tote bags online can be an expensive undertaking. If you have basic sewing skills and an old pair of blue jeans that you no longer wear, you have almost everything you need to make your own unique tote bag. Embellish your bag with buttons or ribbon when you are finished sewing and you will have a one-of-a-kind bag that will be the envy of everyone you meet.
For many people garbage is simply garbage. But what they throw away could be incredibly useful to you, especially if you are an artist or a handyman who can easily transform things. You can find treasures in garbage with a few simple steps.
Picking fabric for your purse isn't a hard job. Make it an easy decision, and buy enough fabric to make the entire purse and strap from the same material. Look around the house for inspiration and scraps of fabric, if there's not enough material left over from sewing the purse.
For an even more involved version of Corn Hole than In-the-Hole and In-the-Count, play Corn Bag Out-of-the-Count. This version of Corn Hole combines the scoring factors of the first two versions but makes scoring In-the-Count a little more challenging.
If you're making a handmade purse, one of the biggest decisions is fabric selection. You can choose fabric that's practical or stylish. The best part of making a purse is picking a fabric that shows off complimentary creative design elements. Make your purse into a fashion or classic statement merely by the fabric you select.
There may be no more multifunctional bag than a backpack that's converted to a sling bag. It's unisex enough for both men and women to carry it, and it holds all your gear, including your laptop. All you need is a few basic sewing skills, a backpack, and about an hour.
This article will explain how to make a craw fish trap using readily available material from your local hardware store. However you can purchase these, like the one pictured, on eBay for 8-10 dollars. The raw materials to make one will probably cost more than that unless you are going to make a lot of them.
Chubby Bunny! Wubby Buunny! Wbby Nny! It's the beginning of another Chubby Bunny game, and anyone can play. Chubby Bunny entertains countless children and adults as they compete to determine who has the biggest mouth and the desire to win. This game is a perennial favorite. It is played at birthday or other kid events and is good for a laugh at adult parties.
