Re-using Plastic Grocery Bags For Craft Projects
Because most stores use them, plastic grocery bags just seem to accumulate quickly around the house. In case you have just been recycling them or perhaps tossing them inside the trash, think again. These bags are essentially free, and you may utilize them for many fun, interesting, and even profitable craft projects. Although most bags seem to be white in color, some stores even have different colored plastic bags. So bring out all those excess bags that you are keeping and have a great time experimenting with these creative and interesting craft projects.
Knitting and Crocheting with Plastic Grocery Bags
The plastic that these grocery bags are made of is lightweight, strong, and easy to wash, allowing it to be a great material for tote bags. You start by cutting every one of your bags into one-inch wide strips, trying to make each strip as long as you possibly can. You could also try cutting each bag in a spiral fashion, forming one lengthy continuous strip. Then you roll all of the plastic strips into balls. Now, using a crochet hook or large knitting needles, crochet or knit tote bags with the strips of plastic, using a yarn pattern for directions. Since you are utilizing large needles or a hook, you will likely require fewer stitches and rows than what is necessary with the yarn pattern. Just make adjustments in the process to get the correct size and shape. You might even consider selling these bags at some craft shows for extra spending money. It is possible to take some pictures of your bags to showcase in photo frames so as to show some of your distinct crafts.
Plastic Bags Used as Stuffing
It is possible to use plastic grocery bags whenever you would like a substitute for fiberfill stuffing. One great project is to use plastic grocery bags to stuff a pillowcase and make a comfy bed pillow for a family pet. A couple of nice attributes of these kinds of pillows is the plastic can help to retain body heat, and cats typically love the crinkly sound. Fill a pillowcase with plastic bags then sew the opening shut, by using a long stitch. When you need to wash the pillow, you can just open the stitching and remove all the bags, then wash and dry your pillowcase and refill with new bags. You can also take some pictures of your beloved cat enjoying the pillow and display them using some cute cat picture frames.
Plastic Bag Jump Rope
You can create wonderful jump ropes for the kids using plastic grocery bags. Cut the handles off of the bag. Then, cut the bag in a spiral fashion, leaving one long string of plastic. Make three of those strips and knot them all together at one end. Secure your knotted end within a drawer, which helps to keep the strands taught while you perform some braiding. Braid your strips together until you are roughly 4 inches away from the end. Cut yourself three additional strips of plastic and overlap them and twist them to connect to the initial strips, then keep on braiding. Continue up until the jump rope is long enough for your child to use, then knot the end. You may use scissors to make a fringe with the loose tasseled ends in the jump rope to make it more appealing. Be sure to take a few action photos of the child jumping rope, since these photos can be quite a great deal of fun to show throughout the house in simple round picture frames.
So, next time you find yourself with several extra plastic grocery bags in hand, remember that you may make good use of them instead of just throwing them away.
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