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Reusing Junk Items

TIPical Mary Ellen : Episode TIP-707 -- More Projects »
Crafter Deborah Fiscus points out some fantastic ways to salvage items from around the house that might otherwise land in the junk heap.
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  • What do you do with all of those scratched compact discs? Make a funky CD "curtain." It's great for an entertainment room, college dorm room, or children's room (figure A). Make them more uniform looking by covering each with a CD label. Tie them together with wire, and that's it.
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  • Create a record clock by adhering fabric around the existing label, then pressing on the numbers (figure B). Purchase a clock motor-kit at a hobby store, and follow the instructions to install.
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  • Missing the ace of spades from your deck of cards? Your poker game might suffer, but you can use the remaining cards to create a unique lampshade (figure C). Just punch holes into all four corners of the playing card with a hole punch. Use beaded jump rings to connect the cards to each other. Connect them both vertically and horizontally until you have formed a lamp shape. Attach to a lampshade ring. You can also use photos to create a similar look.
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