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I had started a quarter collection in one since it's a sturdy container,
and very colourful, by sliting a narrow hole on the lid for dropping in
the coins. I saved up to $80! Contributed by Narima77@aol.com
Thanks to Barb Malachuk, malachuk@imaxx.net,
for these ideas:
Wash well, let dry. Base paint a light color then stencil (or if you are
talented paint) on scene or design of your choice. You can use this as
a base to...
Make an
artifical floral arrangement.
Line it
with plastic and put live fs in it.
Use as a
basket to put in some homemade bath items (milk bath in jar, homemade
soap, homemade wash puff,and maybe a candle!!)
For a little
different look put 2 holes in each of the smaller sides and add handles
(use ribbon, twine, or thinner weight wire)
Haven't
tried this myself yet but how about covering with fabric inside &
out, including the lid, and then add your favorite pics from the year
inside.
Thanks to Summerset Banks, banks1@mediaone.net,
for these ideas:
Wash them
out and use them to organize small things, like children's toys, crayons
or craft stuff. They can even be painted to match your decor.
Wash them
out and shellac them, then punch two holes in the side and attach cording
(the thick kind used for upholstery) to make a handle/strap. Small link
chain from the hardware store could also be used for a strap. Children
or the fashion conscious can use them as a purse.
Wash them
out and use them for seed starters.
Wash them
out, paint them, glue the lids on and give them to the children for building
blocks.
Wash one
out, poke holes in the top and then thread string or ribbons through the
top to make a ribbon organizer. You could even glue in cardboard dividers
to separate balls of string or ribbon reels.
I also reuse those plastic baby wipe containers for storage of small
items. (I buy the wipes by the case, but still get a new container every
time!) The baby wipe containers can also be painted and used as building
blocks.
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