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Make a child's purse by cutting out the two back pockets of a discarded pair of jeans and sewing together. Stitch on a ribbon or rope for use as a strap.

Tip #4,239

Make decorative bowls from old record albums. Place an album on an upside down heatproof bowl in a 150 degree oven. Once you see the album begin to change shape, remove and continue to form around bowl using heatproof gloves.

Tip #4,245

For unique gift wrapping, place gift in a clean, empty paint can. You can paint or decorate the can and fill with shredded paper.

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Cut up old tires from bikes or wheelbarrows to use as rubber stamps.

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Tip #4,353

Make coasters by covering old CDs with fabric on both sides.

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Keep crochet hooks from damaging other items in a bag by placing in a retractable ink pen. Unscrew the pen, remove the ink shaft, put in your crochet hook and shut.

Tip #4,438

Instead of using pins when cutting fabric for a pattern, just tape it. You can cut right through the tape and it is easy to remove.

Tip #4,561

Sharpen a dull sewing needle by passing it through sandpaper a few times.

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Use wallpaper scraps to make notecards or as scrapbooking paper.

Tip #3,754

Glue a party invitation to the front of a small children's jigsaw puzzle, then use a craft knife to follow the pattern on the puzzle, cutting through the new paper. Take apart and place in an envelope for mailing.

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Tip #5,762

Change the look of a side table by arranging and gluing small tiles to the top.

Tip #5,838

Use a collection of extra buttons from clothing you no longer own to make cute magnets. Just glue in a group onto a magnet.

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If shipping a mirror or cut glass, use pipe insulation to protect the edges.

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For a special envelope or if you have run out, make your own out of wrapping paper, folding so the design is on the inside.

Tip #4,053

Use four old window shutters to build a plant or lamp stand. Just nail together and use a piece of scrap wood for the top.

Tip #4,058

Make garden stepping stones using old aluminum pie plates. Place marbles or decorative tiles in the bottom of the pie plates then fill with concrete mix. Allow to set then turn out.

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Tip #4,132

Make simple tin punch art by placing aluminum foil on a towel and poking holes with a pin. After finishing your design, frame between two plates of glass and place in a window.

Tip #4,873

Change the look of old picture frames by painting them with craft paint.

Tip #6,346

For an unusual homemade silk skirt, purchase men's silk neckties from thrift stores. Open the ties, remove the stiffening insert and iron flat, then sew together so the end point becomes the bottom hem. Fold over the top and sew into an elastic or drawstring band.

Tip #6,390

Sharpen a paper punch by punching aluminum foil a few times.

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Make a child's purse by cutting out the two back pockets of a discarded pair of jeans and sewing together. Stitch on a ribbon or rope for use as a strap.

Make decorative bowls from old record albums. Place an album on an upside down heatproof bowl in a 150 degree oven. Once you see the album begin to change shape, remove and continue to form around bowl using heatproof gloves.

For unique gift wrapping, place gift in a clean, empty paint can. You can paint or decorate the can and fill with shredded paper.

Cut up old tires from bikes or wheelbarrows to use as rubber stamps.

Furry, feathered, or otherwise.

Make coasters by covering old CDs with fabric on both sides.

Keep crochet hooks from damaging other items in a bag by placing in a retractable ink pen. Unscrew the pen, remove the ink shaft, put in your crochet hook and shut.

Instead of using pins when cutting fabric for a pattern, just tape it. You can cut right through the tape and it is easy to remove.

Sharpen a dull sewing needle by passing it through sandpaper a few times.

Use wallpaper scraps to make notecards or as scrapbooking paper.

Glue a party invitation to the front of a small children's jigsaw puzzle, then use a craft knife to follow the pattern on the puzzle, cutting through the new paper. Take apart and place in an envelope for mailing.

Share your tips for smarter living.

Change the look of a side table by arranging and gluing small tiles to the top.

Use a collection of extra buttons from clothing you no longer own to make cute magnets. Just glue in a group onto a magnet.

If shipping a mirror or cut glass, use pipe insulation to protect the edges.

For a special envelope or if you have run out, make your own out of wrapping paper, folding so the design is on the inside.

Use four old window shutters to build a plant or lamp stand. Just nail together and use a piece of scrap wood for the top.

Make garden stepping stones using old aluminum pie plates. Place marbles or decorative tiles in the bottom of the pie plates then fill with concrete mix. Allow to set then turn out.

Computers, cameras, and gadgets, oh my!

Make simple tin punch art by placing aluminum foil on a towel and poking holes with a pin. After finishing your design, frame between two plates of glass and place in a window.

Change the look of old picture frames by painting them with craft paint.

For an unusual homemade silk skirt, purchase men's silk neckties from thrift stores. Open the ties, remove the stiffening insert and iron flat, then sew together so the end point becomes the bottom hem. Fold over the top and sew into an elastic or drawstring band.

Sharpen a paper punch by punching aluminum foil a few times.

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