17 Ways To Use Bread Tabs

Bread tabs. I know you have a handful of them stuck in a junk drawer. Here are a few ways to use those babies...

Organize your cords

Source: thedailydigi.com

Store spare hair pins 

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 Stitch marker

Source: http://pjsallday.com/2012/04/wfmw-knitting-trick/

Reusable quilt marker

Source: http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/2010/04/tool-time-tuesdayanother-freebie.html

Label spare keys

Source: http://wholelivingdaily.wholeliving.com/2010/06/10-re-uses-for-those-little-bread-tags.html

Wall art

Source: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/AoDuU-2RUrmoLqXffY9-LDpETjShzj62LsXYUxYJ9Q8?feat=embedwebsite

Source: http://www.kapshow.com/pinkos/archives/2007/03/bread_tab_debs.html

Source: http://www.greencricketsalvage.com/2011_08_01_archive.html

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Make these mini monsters for Halloween party bags...

Source: http://planetforward.ca/blog/tag/bread-tabs/

Wine Glass charms for parties- you'll never mix your drinks up again

Source: http://www.yeswecoupon.com/frugal-projects/wish-i-would-have-thought-of-that-1-5-uses-for-bread-tabs/

 Bingo Chips

Source: http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/2010/09/reuse-plastic-bag-ties-play-bingo.html

Make this necklace

Source: http://www.michlinla.com/2011/04/slap-another-post-with-dueling-crafters.html

Or these earrings

Source: http://earcandie.com/recycled.html

Source: Wizzy Bliss Jewellery. Earrings.
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Make a dress

Source: http://johannachambers.deviantart.com/art/Bread-Tab-Dress-53838523

Fix your flip flops

Source: http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/bread%20tabs

Mark the end of the tape without wasting it.

And of course.... ;)

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You Will Never Look At A Toilet Paper Roll The Same Way Again

Beleive it or not, although there is a snow storm in the North, it is almost seed starting time here in the South. This life hack got me looking for more ways to recycle and reuse toilet paper rolls. I didn't realize there were so many ways to reuse something I tend to toss!

As a seed starter... 

 

Impromptu iPhone holder...

 For organizing cords...

 

For keeping wrapping paper from unrolling...

For wrapping small presents... 

Source: http://factorydirectcraft.com/factorydirectcraft_blog/upcycling-toilet-tube-gift-box/

Add fabric for a jewelry tray...

Source: http://blah-to-tada.blogspot.com/2012/04/jewelry-tray.html

For the birds...

Source: http://fortytworoads.blogspot.com/2012_02_01_archive.html

To manage bathroom appliance cords... 

Source: http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2010/05/from-the-tips-box-security-questions-bathroom-cords/

Fun for  your little pets...

Image source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090305171903.htm (Credit: Image courtesy of University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio)

For Teh lulz...

Source:

http://www.yousaytoo.com/glove-gun-4-teh-lulz/2804068

Now that we've looked at the practical, what about the beautiful?

 Yuken Teruya has some very beautiful paper craft works of art...

Source: http://www.yukenteruyastudio.com/projects via http://senseandgrace.com/?p=2429

So does Anastasia Elias...

Source: http://www.anastassia-elias.com/view-album/10

What about mini masks by Junior Fritz Jacquet?

Source: http://www.boredpanda.com/weird-toilet-paper-roll-art/

How about something a little less refined but just as fun for the kids? Make a circle or heart stamp for Valentines Day! Use the stamp to make cards and wrapping paper from newspapers!

Source: http://www.aprettycoollife.com/2012/02/weekly-pinterest_18.html

Source: http://www.parenthacks.com/2012/02/toilet-paper-roll-heart-stamps.html

Source: http://creativecarmella.blogspot.com/2012/07/toilet-paper-roll-paintinga-diy-project.html

Christmas Poinsetta Wreath!

Source: http://www.darkroomanddearly.com/2012/12/10th-day-of-christmas-poinsettia-wreath.html

Another crafty option... Everybody loves owls!

Source: http://www.tonyastaab.com/

Just because...

Do you have any awesome ways of reusing paper rolls?

*Original sources are unknown for several of the above photos. If the above are yours, please let me know and I will gladly add credit where credit is due.*

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