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| jpbluesky |
Posted - Feb 20 2009 : 04:51:38 AM
A new topic on saving lint from the dryer led me to post this "dryer" saver idea, also. Save your used dryer sheets. Then use them as packing material when you mail things, or when you box up a gift. They are soft, and still smell good, and it is a good way to "pass it on" instead of throw away.
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| CalliMakeDo |
Posted - Apr 15 2009 : 1:40:31 PM
Speaking of dryer sheets, I always tear mine in half so they go twice as far. You can't even tell the difference in the laundry.
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| urban farm girl |
Posted - Apr 06 2009 : 1:53:11 PM
interesting..thanks Debbie!! |
| harmonyfarm |
Posted - Apr 06 2009 : 09:20:14 AM
Melissa....this is the slimmed down version to make paper.
1. take old paper and tear into shreads.
2. Put a handfull of shreads in an old blender with a little water and liquify it.
3. keep adding paper and water till the blender is full and you've made a thick pulp.
4. pour this pulp into a sink filled with cold water and add dryer fluff that is pulled apart.
5. add a little Elmers Glue to the water to make glossier paper. Stir
6. wrap an old leg of pantyhose around an empty 5 x 7 picture frame. Pull it real tight without tearing and tie a knot in the pantyhose to secure.
7. Dip the frame, top end first into the sink and catch as much of the floating fibers and paper pulp until it looks filled on the frame. Shake gently to distribute the fibers and pulp evenly.
8. Remove from water, let drip for a few minutes and then lay it outside in the sun to dry.
9. When it is dry, gently peel the paper from the picture frame and go write a letter to a friend. Make two sheets and use an old envelope as a pattern and you'll have matching stationary.You can add Kool-Aid to the water to make colored paper.
It takes some practice to get it right. Just experiment. I did.....
Debbie
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Apr 05 2009 : 11:37:31 AM
Jeannie - thanks for the tip! I'm always needing something to finish filling up a box or tucking in a corner. Now I'll save my dryer sheets.
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| urban farm girl |
Posted - Apr 05 2009 : 07:15:48 AM
Paper?...how do you make paper Debbie? |
| harmonyfarm |
Posted - Apr 04 2009 : 6:19:23 PM
I use used fabric softener sheets when I do applique'. It takes all the fuss out of turning all those edges under 1/4 of an inch. And I LOVE doing applique'!
I save all the dryer fluff to use when I make paper. It's easier than you think and helps to make some strong paper!
Debbie
"If you can't find the time to do it right...how will you find the time to do it over" |
| keeperofthehome |
Posted - Mar 21 2009 : 12:41:12 PM
I once read of someone stop buying dryer sheets by taking liquid fabric softner and putting it in a spray bottle with a little water for dilution. You spray it on an old towel and put it in the dryer with the clothes.
Blessings!
~Farrah
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| glendagoldenbp |
Posted - Mar 07 2009 : 6:57:45 PM
Great tips Shirley and Janneane. Thanks for the thrifty ideas.
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| Janneane Hazlip |
Posted - Mar 04 2009 : 6:56:35 PM
oops, that's crafting. |
| Janneane Hazlip |
Posted - Mar 04 2009 : 6:51:59 PM
If you get icky, sticky stuff on your iron from crafing. Iron a used dryer sheet and it will come right off. Janneane |
| beccaroo |
Posted - Mar 04 2009 : 6:25:15 PM
Now I would have never thought of that....I always need packing material, so I'm gonna give that a try. Good idea!!
beccaroo
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