Posts tagged: bags
Ten Alternative Uses for Used Tea Bags.
By Chrisjob
Once you've given your tea bag a dunk, you could head right to the compost bin. OR, you can give it a second chance with one these alternative options for steeped tea bags.
- Soothe Tired or Injured Eyes
- Flavor Your Meat
- Make “Less Sinful” Drinks
- Around-The-House Cleaner
- Remove Warts
How to Turn Plastic Bags into a Table Lamp
By DIY Maven
Urban Threads actually turned plastic Target bags into a lamp. I still can't quite believe it even after reading the tute!
First they fuse the bags. To do that, you'll need the following:
- parchment paper
- a scissor
- an iron
- leftover plastic ba » READ MORE
"Real Oilcloth" and How to Make It
By ModHomeEcTeacher
photo image: http://mexicansugarskull.com/
Why do they call it "oil"cloth? Probably because the recently advertised "real oilcloth" that is all the rage is made from cotton fabric covered with a petroleum based coating. However, genuine oilcloth, the real thing grandma had on her kitchen table was made from cotton duck, canvas or linen that was
House and Hound Friday Round Up
By DeborahLast weekend I spent a couple hours at the Uptown Art Fair in Minneapolis looking for dog inspired art that I could post about on House and Hound, and to my surprise I found a whole week's worth of fodder!
Score : Dog Show Print from Dolan Geiman
Ruff Love : Doggy Carrier from Dog Interiors
Ambitextrous : Dexterity Game from Amy Wood and Dean Lucker
Lucky : Woodcut Print from Nick Wroblewski
The Clay Pot : Ceramic Bowls from Holmqu » READ MORE
recycled lunchbag
By kellyw
hello all. this is my first post, and I figured I'd jump right in with a project.
The backstory is kind of long and boring, but the upshot is that I don't have the perfect workbag to fit all my equipment and my packed lunch. Plus, I shouldn't really put fancy audio equipment in the same bag with yogurt and potentially leaky Tupperware (even though I have ignored this logic and tempted fate many a time). So I've been on the lookout for a lu » READ MORE
Teenage Mutant Sewing Turtles
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Five Day Turbo Sewing Camp for teens just finished yesterday. I say Turbo because they learned how to use the machine in two hours and spent four days (two hours each) sewing, jamming the machines, designing and giggling. It was hard to keep them supplied with fabric. Even though it was too short to teach them the perfect sewing skills, they got the feel of the machines and discovered they could create some sweet stuff on the sewing machine. » READ MORE
Just say NO to plastic produce bags and hello to BYO Bags!
By DIY Maven
So you've switched from paper or plastic and gone to reusable grocery bags. If you haven't yet done so, it's now time to ditch non-recyclable plastic produce bags for something a bit more earth-friendly too. A great alternative to them are the fabulous BYO Bags. They’re made of a lightweight nylon mesh that’s not only breathable, but durable, washable, quick drying and, of course, reusable. I found my set of 3–one small, one medium and one large » READ MORE
DIY Eco Bags
By intouchozA simple to make Eco Bag (DIY) can be made from hessian/jute or heavy cotton or an old flour bag or recycle your grandmothers old quilt or your designer jeans. The bags can be used to carry books, vegies, craft work, (baby kangaroo's!), or just about anything you can think of.
Shopping bags create an insa » READ MORE
Sewing machine Wahoo!
By DanceCakesI am wanting to start sewing handbags.
I have not yet owned a sewing machine and am ready to invest in a used one. But! Before I do, does anyone have advice as of what I need?
The materials I plan on using are clothing fabrics and the thickest material I'll probably use is canvas duck fabric.
I appreciate the love and help!
Top 7 Tutorials for Making Your Own Shopping Tote.
By ChrisjobHave a look at Altered Cloth's collection of patterns, instructions, and tutorials for making your own reusable bags.
Highlights Include:
Eco-Tote Bags
By DIY MavenFellow Curblier bsgilf posted a question yesterday that was of concern to me a couple of months ago. It all started with IKEA charging for their shopping bags and San Francisco passing an ordinance requiring retailers to use eco-friendly bags. Always answering ‘paper’ when the paper/plastic question arose, I was looking for sturdy shopping bags of the same size as a quality paper grocery bag. In my search, I found ECOBAGS, which has a perpetu » READ MORE
How To Make a Plastic Bag Keeper
By DIY Maven
In an effort to reduce and reuse plastic bags, how about making a plastic bag keeper? Chances are you already have everything you need to make one for free. Or you can buy one at The Container Store for 4.99 plus 6.50 s & h. Your choice.
The Props
- A 2 quart plastic bottle (I used a Juicy Juice bottle, which worked particularly well.)
- Box cutter and/or scissors
- Sharpie
- Durable tape
- Excess plastic bags
The Procedure
Mark your bottle on top and bottom as s » READ MORE
Rag rug love!
By badbadivy
I love rag rugs. Maybe it's my Hoosier upbringing, but rag rugs speak to me of home. You can use them just about anywhere and they're cheap as heck. You can also throw them in the washingmachine and wash them when they get dirty. Yep, rag rugs are the shizzy.
So, imagine my joy when I ran across this website with step-by-step instructions with photos on how to make your own rag rugs! The instructions are great, and you don't even need any » READ MORE
