Sunday, August 21, 2011

Frugality strikes again....

Take a $1.00 plastic bin from Wal Mart.......it's small...about 8 x 9 and approx. 6 inches tall...I think it's supposed to be for DVD's or CD's.....

Cut from top, where the handle is, down each side to the bottom....fold.....secure with zip ties underneath, and, VIOLA!

A 36 count holder for stickles, mini glossy accents, mini studio medium, etc.....

The holes are a perfect fit.

They also hold Tim's stamp sets upright...perfectly (in their uncut state, lol).....as well as Wendy's small stamp sets....I'm just sayin'. Go forth and be frugal.

39 watcha thinkin'?:

SusanK said...

What a great idea!

Scrapthat said...

Cool and what a great bonus that your stamp sets fit too! :)

Sarah said...

Who would'a thunk!!!

CuddlyBunny said...

This is BRILLIANT! Thank you so much for sharing!

Vic said...

I'm heading to Walmart tomorrow!

Helen said...

Neat trick! And so cheap you could have loads!

Eileen said...

You are brilliant my friend! No Walmarts here, but I'm thinkin' Target will have such a thing.

Nancy said...

Aren't you the smart one??? GREAT idea!!

Linda DesGroseilliers said...

Amazing!! So simple, so cheap!!

jewell said...

LOVE it!

Candy C said...

Are you smart or what?!?! That is a great idea!!! How did you think of that one? Thanks for sharing! <3 Candy

Nancy Lynn said...

Great Idea. I'm all about frugal everyday as a matter of fact. I hunt the art supply bargains all the time and the containers to hold them in. Thanks for sharing your brilliant idea.

Anita said...

This is cool. I might have some floating around.

ScrappyPam said...

Aren't you clever! What a great idea!!

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Clever idea, neat storage, I like it and us crafters are always looking for storage ideas. Tracy x

Cathy Y said...

Now, that is a fantastic idea!!!

Anjas-Artefaktotum said...

Clever idea!

Martina2801 said...

So clever, Lori! Thank you for this great idea!

MarleneMAZ said...

Fabulous idea Lori!! so how many of them do you have :)

Sherry said...

what a great idea
then you can stack paper on the inside

Karen said...

My husband did this for me about three years ago but I never posted about it. Guess that will teach me to keep my mouth shut. Glad you got the word out though Works great!

Patzee said...

Brilliant!! I love the frugality and re-purposing of the humble basket. Thanks for sharing!!

Marjie Kemper said...

Score! What a great idea, Lori!

debi said...

Such a great Idea!!!!

Shelly Hickox said...

Brilliant!!

bessie said...

great idea! keep em coming.

2amscrapper said...

seriously? pure genius!

Bethan said...

OOOH CLEVER!!

2 Chicks on a Limb said...

This is awesome! I'm going to share this idea and your blog link on my FB page if it's ok with you??

Vickie

Diann said...

Are you just not the smartest gal!I sure like your idea and will begin to fix mine this way..thanks for sharing the great tips you frugal friend! Diann

Gerrie Johnnic said...

Hey GF, I scrolled all the way down to where I left off, fabby art here sweetie! Luv the classes you took, fun fun fun. Great idea for those little bottles, I just need a bigger house! hugx

Electra said...

You are just TOO smart, girlfriend.

Dezinaworld said...

Wow Lori, where do you get such ideas ? this is a fab one.very very good. and even room underneath to maybe store a few bits like papers etc
hugs June x

Netty said...

LOL, totally brilliant Lori......xx

Wanda H said...

Very cool idea!!!

Marijane said...

Thanks for the tip! I find myself looking for more places to store my Tim stamps. I have two of his brown binders full plus about 10 extra sets looking for a home. I'll be darned if I spend $30 on another two binders (fool me twice...) and you've come to my rescue. They'll be in a crate. Great idea!

Lynn Stevens said...

Now thats clever!

Debbie_in_NM said...

This is absolutely ingenious.

Gillian McMurray said...

Sooooo cool. I'm all for being frugal :o)