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Bobbielinks 05-08-2011 05:18 PM


Originally Posted by moonrise
Emergency bathing suit, in case you leave your regular suit at home! :mrgreen:

(Just kidding! ;) )

That's Oh my gosh funny!

Julianna 05-08-2011 05:18 PM

Years ago my school requested either plain white or full color bags. They cut them in strips, had the kids tie them to a wire hanger rounded into a wreath with hook at the top. Takes plenty to make it full and pretty. The white ones were lightly sprayed with glitter and red ribbons put on for Christmas and the yellow ones, or pink or green for Easter or springtime.

pab58 05-08-2011 05:22 PM

Make crocheted tote bags or beach bags!!! You can find the directions online! My aunt has made several of them! :D

joyce888 05-09-2011 05:37 AM

I use them in the bottom of large planters to take up space and not add any weight to the pot. First twist them up into a ball and fill up a bag with them to contain. I use them as stuffing for our Halloween creatures costumes that we put outside - again using the above containment method. I also use them in hanging basket planters that have the coconut fiber liners. They help hold more water with just a couple of holes in the bottom for drainage. They help keep the coconut liners cleaner so they can be used longer than one season.

IBQUILTIN 05-09-2011 11:32 AM

My daughter crochets with "Plarn" which is yard she makes of strips from plastic bags. She makes all kinds of stuff from them that is really neat. Try to google Plarn

sammy89 05-09-2011 01:53 PM

I use mine for the dirty catlitter I dopple pack its nice and clean

luce321 05-09-2011 05:18 PM

I use mine for lining wastebaskets and for any garbage that is wet. I only put dry waste paper in my plastic gbe can in the kitchen.

JACRN 05-09-2011 08:49 PM

My husband buys these burlap bags you can get at feed stores and stuffs them full with the plastic bags and uses them for targets to practice with his bow and arrows.

b.zang 05-09-2011 08:55 PM


Originally Posted by JACRN
My husband buys these burlap bags you can get at feed stores and stuffs them full with the plastic bags and uses them for targets to practice with his bow and arrows.

ROFL
I was reading my way through these posts thinking "my idea is original", but there you are!!!
My husband does exactly the same thing, although he doesn't use burlap, but the plasticky-type of feed bags. Stuffs 'em good and tight, too.

Our stores are using fewer and fewer bags. Many places now charge a nickle for a bag. I have a pile of my own re-usable bags and am getting pretty good at not forgetting.

JACRN 05-09-2011 09:28 PM

It's the plasticky ones he uses instead of burlap also.

wanderingcreek 05-09-2011 10:47 PM

My MIL used them as stuffing for outdoor pillows. They dried quickly and were very soft to sit on as she really stuffed them full.

Xylie55 05-10-2011 12:28 AM

I use mine for everything.Trash bags,kitty litter,lids,covers,hair wrap for dyes,or perms,you can make purses,bags,rugs,tube tops,belts,handles for your home made purse,mixing meat loaf,etc.So many uses.I even grab extra if I can.I bought 2 big rolls on ebay for $15.00 I think.1000 bags,just because I use them so much.Have one downstairs,one upstairs.I also use them as a glove if I don't want to touch something,like a dead animal.So many uses.

Xylie55 05-10-2011 12:30 AM


Originally Posted by wanderingcreek
My MIL used them as stuffing for outdoor pillows. They dried quickly and were very soft to sit on as she really stuffed them full.

That's a good idea.

KayT 05-10-2011 01:56 AM

I was going to say crochet rugs, bags etc, but I see someone already has.

Retired to Quilt 05-10-2011 08:43 AM

Here is a great idea: a plastic bag wedding dress!!!!!

http://people.tribe.net/1ea907a2-d30...f-ba3cb080084c

shawnemily 05-10-2011 08:46 AM


Originally Posted by moonrise
Emergency bathing suit, in case you leave your regular suit at home! :mrgreen:

(Just kidding! ;) )



:lol: :roll: :-D :oops:
You made me burst out loud laughing!!! Thanks!!!

Angelmerritt 05-10-2011 07:22 PM

I stuff an old pillow sham with the plastic sacks and let my cats "make biscuits" on them for their beds. When they are dirty I unstuff, wash the sham, and restuff. The fuller I can get the sham, the more they like it. Let's them safely play with crinkly sacks that they love so much!


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