Category: Recycle it

Chicken Wire Laundry Basket

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There are no instructions supplied here. So let’s make some up!

You’ll need:

  • Circle of wood
  • Wire
  • 4 caster rollers, and appropriate washers and screws
  • fabric
  • rope
  • tools and sewing equipment

Basket:

Use wire cutters to cut off every other horizontal section to make tabs as in photo. Fold over and wrap your wire around wooden circle as in photo. I would overlap the wire up the side a bit for strength. You could use the small cut-offs to secure the sides (just make sure they wont grab at the fabric)

Bag:

Cut a circle of thick/strong fabric same size as wood circle. Cut another the same size and length of wire sides – but taller enough to fold over for the rope drawstring. Sew pieces together and fish the rope through. voila!

Glue Sponge for Kid’s Craft Projects

In and Out of Classrooms – This is a HIT!

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Mrs. Humpal says: I cut a sponge to fit the container, and just poured glue in.  Students can just tap their shapes on the top of the sponge for a thin, even coat of glue – no more puddles! Click HERE for more info and tips to make these last a long time!

T-shirt Rose

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Cut a long strip from an old t-shirt. Wrap it around your hand as in photo. Use a small piece to tie if off. Cut the t-shirt ends will roll nicely and give you the look in bottom right photo.

Now what will you do with the rose?? Sew it onto a sweater? bookbag? purse?

Snake from an old Tie

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In my book, this is an oldie but goodie!

You’ll need:

  • old tie
  • buttons for eyes
  • ribbon for tongue
  • sewing thread and needle
  • filler; such as beans, rice, or polyfill

First sew the eyes onto the fat end of the tie (being sure to leave an opening for the filling). Fill the tie – not too full or it will only lay straight! Think about adding some bells or other rattling objects first into the skinny end to make a rattle snake! Pin or hold the tongue in place and sew closed the opening. This is an easy craft for beginning sewers.

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