A Green Idea Chain Game 2010

[dewshinesdopp]

I might have thought of something, but unfortunately I don't know what silly bands are . I know, no kids=no clue.

Silly bands are...shaped rubber bands.  They are molded like stars, flowers, super heroes, animals...you name it.  They work like regular rubber bands, mostly, but will bounce back to their "shape". 

[Antidigger]

Ah, right, yes I have seen them, just never known their name.

Umm, oh yes, you could use them for embossing patterns on tin foil, or paper if it's damp. They could be glued to card as embellishments. You could even use them as rubber bands! I think they'd be good for holding a gift & card together: you could co-ordinate the shape with the gift.

What can I do with sweetcorn husks?

[lovesclutter]

corn husk dolls, brooms, filler in an autumn wreath, invite me to dinner

cardboard dividers from liquor boxes. To get the boxes you have to take the dividers.

[darkrose20]

Take an x-acto knife and make templates!  For example:  http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/easter-egg-basket-with-printable-template-667605/  You can make neat little baskets.

What can I do with good coloring containers (the little teardrop ones)?

[JS]

Refill with vitamin E for a travel sized lip/skin aid, or use the pointed cap for a hat on a miniature doll figure.


What to do with baby teething rings?

[blackabbey]

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but as someone who is expecting her first baby in a month I have purchased multiple baby teething rings, as the patterns and textures on some of them are great for stamping and embossing on all sorts of surfaces. Also, if you have the 'cool gel' filled ones you can collect the gel from a few in a zip lock (water tight) bag and store them in the freezer for a handy mini ice pack. The gel from 2-3 rings makes an ice pack the perfect size for a toddler's fingers/hands if they get jammed or bruised.

QUESTION
What to do with left over gel and acrylic fake nail supplies?

[seleniebeanie]

A: Pardon my ignorance about gel nails as I've never had them done.
If you would rather craft with them instead of giving them to a friend then how about painting the nails all up fancy and then hot glue them in rows to a piece of matte board and frame them. It would look really interesting to see all those unique nails.

The gel stuff, could you create a piece of stained glass effect on a window pane with it?

Q: What can I do with a couple of old ball hockey nets. They have plastic frames.

[BeowulfsBride]

A: Is the plastic frame like PVC pipe? You could cut it into small sections and glue some of them together to make a desk organizer. The net itself is a bit tougher, without knowing how small the spaces are, but maybe a mesh duffel bag for other sporting equipment?

Q: Is there anything I can do with the plastic tubes inside rolls of cash register receipt paper?