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Use Old Box or Sheet Protector to Collect Craft Scraps
By tiffanytallent1981
After every craft or scrapbook project, I used to have a pile of trash on the table. I hate dragging my kitchen trashcan into my craft corner and I don't have room for one there either. Instead, I started keeping a sheet protector and an old box in my craft area to hold all of my trash scraps. My is area so much neater!
Apple Containers for Storing Christmas Ornaments
By Sandi/Poor But Proud
I recently got some fuji apples from a store in this marvelous container. It hit me almost instantly that these could be used for balls of yarn, thread, or ornaments.
Light During an Electrical Outage
By Nightsong
I don't use candles or little flashlights. I get those big flashlights from Dollar General that take one of those great big batteries. I keep one in the living room, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom.
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