( reuse )

even the bees & the trees are getting onto the repurpose bandwagon! 

{ found here }

and of course, there's nothing but good reasons to do so.

but what always gets me wickedly excited 

is when a tricksy rethink of an old item

results in something better than new.

a few of my

everyday favorites:

using sewing patterns for tissue paper

(bonus: they're usually quite strong)

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brown paper grocery bags make sturdy, yet flexible patterns for my little animals

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the insides of security envelopes make wonderful paper for hang tags

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plastic grocery bags - stuffed with a bit of newspaper & tied with a bit of air trapped inside - make great  puffy packing material that doesn't get your hands dirty when you're unpacking your newfound treasure

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dryer sheets (that have already been through the dryer once)

are the best for pulling dog hair from our microfiber couch

do you have any everyday tricks? 

do share!

{ pretty please }