Wait-recycle

Thread Tools
 
Old 01-03-2016, 09:06 AM
  #1  
Power Poster
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 41,476
Default Wait-recycle

my husband was getting ready to put the packaging from his Christmas flashlight set. In the trash. Wait, I said that will make great fussy cut template material. Before all the plastic packaging disappears in your household rescue any flat pieces for your templates.[ATTACH=CONFIG]539304[/ATTACH]
Attached Thumbnails image.jpeg  
Tartan is offline  
Old 01-03-2016, 09:08 AM
  #2  
Power Poster
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 41,476
Default

On a side note, you will have to get used to seeing errors in my posts until I can figure out how to edit iOS 9.2 without erasing the whole message. I used to be able to just keep my finger on the iPad screen to go back to correct a boo boo.
Tartan is offline  
Old 01-03-2016, 09:56 AM
  #3  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Live Oak, Texas
Posts: 6,133
Default

Love your idea. I hate to throw away things that can be reused.
crafty pat is offline  
Old 01-03-2016, 09:59 AM
  #4  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Corpus Christi, Tx.
Posts: 16,105
Default

Some make great little trays.
tessagin is offline  
Old 01-04-2016, 03:44 AM
  #5  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Lebanon Missouri
Posts: 2,668
Default

Our local Waffle house uses oblong glad ware for their to-go orders and they are great for keeping my cuts in order. They have a clear lid and if I have to stop while cutting I can put a piece of masking tape on the lid to remind me how many are cut and how many more I need. When not in use they all stack together in a drawer.
Stitchit123 is offline  
Old 01-04-2016, 05:56 AM
  #6  
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 292
Default

On a different note, I got some unused pizza boxes and use them to store finished blocks. They lay flat and are handy. The place I got them gave them to me, as they were not sure what to charge.
Jakers1 is offline  
Old 01-04-2016, 07:20 AM
  #7  
Super Member
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Central Wisconsin
Posts: 4,391
Default

Used pizza boxes work, too. I have lots of them labeled with what's inside. But with a used box, it's best to line it with freezer paper.
maviskw is offline  
Old 01-06-2016, 05:24 AM
  #8  
Super Member
 
JoyjoyMarie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Dover DE
Posts: 4,250
Default

Great idea - thanks - I'm always looking for ways to recycle and reuse!
JoyjoyMarie is offline  
Old 01-06-2016, 05:48 AM
  #9  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Illinois
Posts: 9,018
Default

I also use the clear plastic hinged containers that bakery goods come in at Walmart and other stores. Not a permanent holder, but good for "temp" holding
Geri B is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Yarn or Fabric
Main
31
12-03-2012 03:37 PM
Tashana
Main
14
10-28-2012 10:37 AM
Demshine
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
11
09-25-2011 06:08 AM
sandybeach
Pictures
63
06-03-2011 02:01 PM
sondray
Links and Resources
0
11-21-2008 11:24 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



FREE Quilting Newsletter