Crafters probably do more to reuse and recycle than anyone. So, let's share those ideas! Send me your idea and I will include it here (giving credit to the first person who submits the idea). Please include your first name, city & state!
Here it is! A FREE basket pattern to hold recycled notepaper! Make the notepaper by using the unprinted back side of un-necessary papers, like mis-printed documents, those "this page intentionally left blank" pages (what is with that anyway?) or any sheet of paper you no longer need that has one unprinted side. Cut or tear the paper in half, then quarters, then eighths, for 8 notes per page.
Note Basket Pattern: Cut 10 pieces 1/2" flat reed to 14", square to 3 1/2" x 3 1/2", weave with 1/4" flat oval reed to 3 1/2" tall. Add 1/4" flat oval rim inside and out & lash with 1/4" flat oval reed.
Check out these Great Ideas!
* Re-use the plastic zipper bag your curtains, sheet sets, etc. came in for a great project bag. Many even have a clear pocket for pattern or instruction sheet. -Terry D. Lititz, PA
* Use a spring type clothes pin to organize same size squares or strips of quilting fabric. you can even write the size on the clothes pin. -Mary Z. Leola, PA
* Use an old pocket style shoe holder on the back of a closet door to organize crafting tools and supplies, like rotary cutter, rolls of ribbon, speciality threads, yarn, fat quarters, "jelly rolls" (2 1/2" strips of fabric used a lot in quilting), and more. -Amanda B. Ephrata, PAplactic
* A clear plastic divided box fisherman use for lures, is perfect for keeping snaps, hooks & eyes, buttons, bobbins and sewing machine feet, etc. - Barbara B. Leola, PA