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Old 02-26-2011, 06:10 PM
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I have birds, 2 macaws and a conure = I use scraps and anything around like empty spools to make toys for them. Braiding scraps and trimmings with spools added in keeps them amused until they destroy it. If any are still usable I add them to the next toy along with leather and wood scraps.
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Old 02-26-2011, 07:46 PM
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As soon as mine are empty, I look for a cat to toss it to. Once a year, we pull all cat 'toys' out from under everything, toss them out, and start over on a new bunch the next year.
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Old 02-26-2011, 09:10 PM
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What cute ideas. Love the tape measure spool. I collect them, but have thrown away a lot of them.
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Old 02-26-2011, 09:53 PM
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Use them for a special "card" for a loved one. I made some for valentines day but will be making some for birthdays also, or if you have bunches of them, cover with fabric and string to hang in a doorway for a "spool" door.

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Old 02-26-2011, 10:02 PM
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Love this ideau2665
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Old 02-26-2011, 10:16 PM
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That is an adorable idea. I'll pass that on to others
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Old 02-27-2011, 07:22 AM
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Lots of good ideas here. Thanks for sharing. I give mine to the art teacher at school.
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Old 03-02-2011, 05:18 AM
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Oh I am so glad that someone else has the same question. I am saving them in a bag, can't bring myself to throw them away. My Mom was a bride of the depression. Maybe we could string them on a wire and hang them in the garden to discourage the birds from picking at the berries. Maybe spray them with the plastic paint and string them for mobiles to hang on the porch.
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WOW, all these ideas are fantastic!!!! Sure glad I asked the question. Thanks everyone.
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Old 03-02-2011, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by irma tapia
What do you do with your empty spools of thread? I have been collecting them for awhile and I really don't know what to do with them, any suggestions :?: :roll:
are the spools wood? i know a lady that wants some wood spools!!!
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