First of all, actually reuse them! Stash a few empty bags in your car so when you DO end up doing that random shopping, you're prepared and not using even more bags. Or use them to keep wet umbrellas and swimsuits from getting everything else wet, too...or use them as trash bags for your small trashcans around the house...or use them when dog walking...or use them as packaging instead of foam peanuts to keep things safe! But if those still aren't enough, or if you're feeling crafty, here are ten things you can do with them!
10. Turn the bags into yarn (lots of places online will tell you how) and crochet/knit them into waterproof coasters or doormats! A lady my mom used to work with made giant sleeping mats out of these and sent them overseas to people who would otherwise sleep on the ground.
9. Turn that yarn into a braided jumprope!
8. I do this every once in a while--when your feet/hands get extra dry (especially in the winter!), add some lotion and then wrap them up in plastic bags for a while...about 20 minutes, or until you're toasty and moist. :) You'll feel good all week!
7. Use them as stuffing for throw pillows, pet toys, or anything you might put outdoors!
6. After fusing bags together (a tutorial can be found HERE), you can do some pretty cool stuff! Like make beautiful jewelry.
5. Make ghosts for Halloween!
4. Or a beautiful, snowy wreath by cutting up strips of the bag and tying around a wreath frame.
2. Again, fused bags come to the rescue in adorable fashion! Check out this raincoat...
...or this dress!
1. Use fused bags and duct tape to make a nice waterproof beach bag or fun tote...and they are strong, so you can tote even heavier objects around!
So, what do you think? Which is your favorite? I'm going to go get crafting right now! :)
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