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Archive for Repurpose & Use Up!

Hydrangea Wreath–for less than $2.00!

By Jo Rae Johnson Jetton
Thursday, July 7th, 2011

A garden would not be southern if not for hydrangeas. The sunset shades of pink, purple, and blue add early summer color to gardens fading from spring’s early sunshine. Hydrangea blossoms last for days inside when arranged in a vase filled with water or  you can enjoy them forever when you attach  them to a simple straw wreath and allow the flowers to dry in place.  I purchase these straw wreaths from Goodwill or other thrift stores for around .50 to $1.00.

I prefer a straw wreath, but you can buy a wire wreath form and fill it in with moss. Be sure and stuff it very full and tight to give you resistance when pushing the pins in. Wreaths come in a multitude of sizes and shapes and provide you with lots of options.

The other item you’ll need is floral pins. You can pick up a 2 ounce package of these u-shape pins for $1.47. I found mine at Hobby Lobby, but any craft store should have them.

Next you’ll need your flowers. I have several choices of colors in my garden and decided to go with blue as the core color with a hint of pink for added interest. Cut blossoms from your hydrangea bushes or you can purchase cut blooms at local grocery stores. I’ve found them at Whole Foods, Publix, and Bi-Lo here in the upstate of South Carolina. If you don’t have hydrangeas available, you can use roses instead.

Although I didn’t use it in this wreath, you might want to gather some baby’s breath. I keep mine from the floral arrangements I’ve been given, and also plant Euphorbia each year in containers. It dries beautifully and looks great in cut arrangements. I also use raffia and shear ribbon (in a complimentary color to my blossoms) to make  a decorative hanger.

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Categories : Repurpose & Use Up!
Tags : Flower Wreaths, Hydrangea Wreaths, jo rae johnson, Low Cost Wreaths to Make, Television

Repurpose The Christmas Tree Net

By Jo Rae Johnson Jetton
Thursday, March 24th, 2011

Repurpose The Christmas Tree Net from Jo Rae Johnson on Vimeo.

Categories : Repurpose & Use Up!
Tags : christmas recycling, its all about home with jo rae, jo rae johnson, Recycle and Reuse, repurpose

Recycle & Reuse Those Plastic Bags

By Jo Rae Johnson Jetton
Friday, February 19th, 2010

Uses for Plastic Grocery Bags from Jo Rae Johnson on Vimeo.


REPURPOSE:
·         Draft blocker: Sew a tube of recycled fabric and stuff it with the plastic bags, then sew up the ends. Placed at the bottoms of drafty doors it will cut down on the heating bills, saving even more energy.
·         Parachutes: For action figures – Cut a square from the center of a plastic bag. Cut string into four equal lengths. Punch a small hole into the four corners of the square and insert one end of the string. Tie off. Tie the left side strings together at end and right side strings together. Put looped strands under action figures arms to secure parachute. Drop from deck or porch and watch them sail to the ground!
·         Stuff pet beds or throw pillows that have thick fabric covers. Make a pillow for the pool using an old beach towel. (The towel is absorbent and the plastic bags repel water!)
·         Sit on: Watching your child play ball? Don’t soil your clothes. Lay a bag on the bleacher and protect your clothing. Want some “padding?” How about covering a phone book with a plastic cover?
·         Stuff a scarecrow with plastic bags instead of straw, using straw just around the cuffs.
·         Wrap it! Use a newspaper bag to wrap a wine bottle – stuff tissue inside and add ribbon.
GARDENING:
·         Fill your pots with bags (don’t block drainage hole).
·         Cover outdoor plants to protect them from frost at night – remove in the morning.
·         Wrap around your knees to protect your jeans from grass stains while kneeling.
·         Cover your shoes when the ground is muddy.
·         Use as a weed barrier – cover with mulch.
MOVING:
·         Wrap breakables (glasses, vases, etc.) with several layers of plastic bags – use additional bags to stuff around and in between packed items
·         Lay on carpet or on high traffic areas to protect floors when moving and people are in and out.
HOUSEHOLD:
·         Protect desk or table surface during craft time
·         Cover countertop in kitchen when rolling out dough
·         Tie one onto handle of drawer in kitchen to put vegetable peels and food waste when cooking.
·         Use them to scoop the cat’s litter box.
·         Wrap homemade bread in a clean plastic grocery bag. It will stay fresher but still be able to breathe.
·         Use them to pack lunches.
·         Use to cover a plate “to go” from your home.
·         Switch your trash container to a container that “holds” grocery bags. (I bought one at Publix Grocery Store). Never buy another garbage bag again!
HOME IMPROVEMENT:
·         Line paint trays
·         Wrap your wet paint brush in a bag and place in the refrigerator. You’ll save time cleaning the paint brush between uses on a project that takes longer than a day.
DONATE: (Check their policies first)
·         Child’s Daycare
·         Thrift Stores
·         Church’s
·         Food Pantry’s
·         Library
·         Dog Parks
·         Animal Shelters
TRAVELING:
·         Cover Shoes in suitcase.
·         Wrap toiletries in bag.
·         Keep in Diaper Bag for messy diapers and soiled clothing.
·         Keep in Glove compartment for trash.
·         Put in beach bag for wet bathing suits.
·         Cover your car’s side mirrors and windshield wipers if you park outside in winter and you won’t have to scrape ice off in the a.m.
Reduce the Number of Plastic Bags You Get:
·         Bring the plastic bags you already have to the store to reuse them.
·         Keep your own cloth bags in your car. Take into the store or library.
·         When buying just one or two items, throw them in your purse or briefcase or carry them to the car, “bag-less.”

Categories : Repurpose & Use Up!
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