Thank you so much! It kills me how much we throw into a landfill. It’s so great to have ideas on how to upcycle, especially plastic. I would love to see more.
@susettetaylor1600Ай бұрын
Another idea for the little butter containers. I fill 3/4 with water, freeze, great for a large ice cube for pet's water bowl! They love it !!! Especially in the summer ❤
@lizfenwickdiyАй бұрын
Great idea! I will have to try this in a future video!
@1lmp1Ай бұрын
Some additions for tips. I am big DIY person and my friends has asked me why I dont create an own channel. Not my cup of tea. But I often add some tips to videos like this. I use those bread bag tabs also on masking tape etc rolls. Then I use the hole to store them hanging from my craft room closet plastic coated wire self under side. The extra space gets used wisely. Lysol containers fit perfectly yarn skeins, even the small tearing hole guides the yarn perfectly. I also like pretty containers, when my children were young they made sure any lotion or bath product was in a pretty container. They knew I loved often the container more. 😅 I remove all the printed instruction stickers off and use nice labels to glue on them to show the contents. I also sew, so I save old towels to sew reusable Swiffer rags. Depending on the thickness of the towels, I use double or triple layers cut in pieces and run a zix-zac stitch around them. Any system works, just cut the towels large enough so they fit around to the top of the Swiffer and clip the sides together with Dollar Tree large binder clips. Then they are easy to wash in washing machine even using bleach. I have a separate smaller bucket in my laundry room so I do not use washing machine just foŕ a couple of floor clothes, but collect a few. Here in Texas it is hot most of the time so there is no fear they will stay wet and get mold. I like to watch these craft and tip videos, even if I use often most of them already, I find always something that I have forgotten to do or some of them leads me to a new idea. I even have one tip file in my laptop where I have stored screen prints. Usually I remember just from one picture what the idea the creator was teaching. But to be sure, I use KZbin CC function that adds the text on the video. I just capture the most important 1 or 2 pictures with the texts on times I do not have the material needed to try the tip right away. Hopefully I did not add too many of my additions here. Thanks Liz especially for these tip videos.
@mistybatten1829Ай бұрын
So you reminded me that I reuse my swiffer wet jet containers .when they are empty we remove the lid and I pour in my own solution of vinegar dish soap water and lemon juice or lemon water made from boiled lemon rind or lemon vinegar made from soaking lemon rinds in vinegar.do your swiffer cloths fit on the wet jet too?
@Patti-1962Ай бұрын
I like reusing large jars to store food in my pantry. I spray paint the lids and make cute labels for them. They work great for nuts, pasta, baking soda etc.! I really liked the way you used the laundry detergent bottle!!
@CindyPhillips-z7jАй бұрын
My dad and his dad both made 3 sided storage containers using baby food jars. The tops were secured to pieces of thin, but sturdy metal and the jars screwed into the stationary lids. From the ends it was an equilateral triangle with the jars extruding off of the sides of the triangle. You could do baby food jars, pimento jar types, spice jars, etc. They kept small items like screws, nails, other small items used in a garage. Truthfully the possibilities are endless. My grandfather probably put his together around the time my dad was born in the 1940’s.
@conniemooreloman3573Ай бұрын
Jars are the best leftover containers for the frig, especially during the holidays. They use vertical space are easy to handle and you can see exactly where that leftover stuffing is. Also, you can use a variety of sizes. Parmesan cheese lids fit perfectly on pint and quart canning jars. Put your leftover gravy in there and just lift the lid and pour it rather than spooning it. I use a lot of them for crafts and craft storage.
@osiyopeaceosiyopeace4807Ай бұрын
I use large laundry detergent bottles for and outside side wash stations fill with water and have soap and wash your hands. Great for camping trips too.
@maryellenyork2819Ай бұрын
My dog comes in with muddy paws. I fill a 1-qt. yogurt container with warm water and dip her paws in there to clean them. I use a stained towel to dry her off. Then the water is poured on the garden.
@Hiker_who_SewsАй бұрын
I love the ideas you have for re-using. My kids, now with their own kids, are proponents of the "reduce" philosophy, so of those items, I have bread tabs. I take my empty bread bags to the park where there's a container for them, so dog owners can use them for poo bags. "Reduce, reuse, recycle." All three are positive goals!
@pennisauer2121Ай бұрын
Quick question. For the car trashcan, why did you use a second piece of wallpaper rather than just use the piece you cut off.
@lizfenwickdiyАй бұрын
LOL this is actually a good idea...
@rwilson5669Ай бұрын
Recycle
@1txmoshiАй бұрын
That's too funny. I was thinking the exact same thing.
@caroljames6371Ай бұрын
That was the 1st thing I thought of....why waste the cut off paper? This is a video about reusing and not wasting, after all! Great ideas, though!
@lindarobish7775Ай бұрын
Nail polish remover will dissolve the painted-on labels on plastic containers. You don’t even have to remove all the color; you can swirl the paint around to make an abstract design.
@vickyjohnson7172Ай бұрын
To remove labels: Heat with blow dryer. The glue releases with heat.😊
@TheRealJulesАй бұрын
That bread tag for the tape is genius! Actually, I liked all of these ideas … Thanks Liz!
@pixiewerner3928Ай бұрын
I also use the bread tabs for winding embroidery floss to reduce the tangle while working on a project
@claytonstorms565Ай бұрын
@@pixiewerner3928 That's an excellent idea...will have to give a try thanks ----------Amelia Storms
@ColleenMcGuirk-s9wАй бұрын
i use left over coffee grounds to make dyi coffee face/body scrub.
@kellymcguffey5762Ай бұрын
I have used the baking soda/lemon hack to clean my car's headlights. Gets them super clean
@dimplesuit5385Ай бұрын
Recycle. Great ideas; thank you, Liz, for sharing them with us. A few to share: The silica packs are good in fabric, thread, and yarn bins. I reuse paper towel rolls by cutting them in thirds to hold my small appliance cords. Gently wrapping the cord around my hand and then sliding the cord into the tube keeps it from getting tangled. I use the same method to keep cords off the floor, especially those from an outlet under furniture to a fixture. It makes it easier to vacuum since I don't have to worry about the cord getting caught in the brushes. Another use for saved jars is to take a 2x4 and a drill to secure the lids to the board with a screw. You can then twist the jar on and off. It can be secured to a wall, but mine goes between 2 shelving units in my craft room. It acts as a stadium for the shelves so I can see the paint bottles, and the jars between them hold lightweight items like pom-poms, ribbon pieces, and Q-tips.
@halloweenqueen4523Ай бұрын
I have always cut up my older hand towels and bath towels to use as cleaning rags. I love your videos. ❤
@donnavee3943Ай бұрын
We reuse our Califia bottles for everything😆 the label removes easily to reveal a clear bottle. Because they are already food safe, we use them for iced tea, orange juice, chilled water and other non food liquids like laundry soap. They are lovely shaped so the possibilities are endless. When you group them together they're very aesthetically pleasing and they are such space savers. We use them for our dried pantry items as well... Rice, beans, quinoa, pasta. Please do a video on this but GIVE ME A SHOUT OUT if you do 😂 xoxo
@chrisstinamalmquist9606Ай бұрын
I painted one silver and turned it into a vase on my halloween table. I use a smaller one from the creamer, to fill with water for filling my coffee maker.
@TexasLaulieАй бұрын
I am a 60 year old GMA and my mom did this and I still do it, save all the extra bags because everyone that stays overnight will want to take them home to do this. I use the mesh bag that “fun pops” come in and put a never used, new small soap in the tied bag…. For our guest to use in the shower…It’s hysterical the reactions we receive, best idea ever! I have used my moms idea our whole lives, keeping the nylon bag in our shower with soap and you never worry about the soap bits as they are used until they are gone! Texans love you Liz!
@chrisstinamalmquist9606Ай бұрын
I reuse the tic-tack containers to carry spices or cinnamon & sugar to restaurants. Also, salt shaker for my lunchbox.
@maryjanegreen7601Ай бұрын
Great for camping.
@raynebannister4159Ай бұрын
Recycle❤Love your recycle ideas, thank you for sharing. We live in Hawaii, and hurricanes and tropical storms could happen when least suspected and I use these when we go camping at the beach, so I save all my laundry detergent containers to wash hands or wash my dishes. I love to reuse and recycle everything and anything😊. There's so much more I'd like to share but then it'll turn into a book😅. Love the bread tag hack tho. Love all your videos❤🌺🫶
@merrytolliver-fg9xgАй бұрын
Hey Liz. Love the recycle video. Great ideas. It makes me happy to recycle and repurpose. It’s so important we all do what we can for Mother Earth. 🩷
@melissahillyard79Ай бұрын
I like to use those round mint containers for chargers or ear buds.
@Angebaby1237Ай бұрын
Yessss❤❤❤❤ this is what we need!!! How to use all the crao in our house already spent at the dollar store!! More video like this please!!!! ❤❤❤❤
@evelynlopez6091Ай бұрын
I reuse my grocery plastic bags for smaller trash cans. Especially when I need to get rid of soiled messes.
@SandyRogers-c9xАй бұрын
When you peel the label off a jar, coffee can, etc. Use the old label as a template to cut your new one out of wallpaper or whatever you are going to put in its place on the can. It works great and makes it a lot easier to do. 😊
@luizamariameirelles745912 күн бұрын
Liz, I always find utility to my " trash", many of them, I paint, cover with contact paper. The jars, I paint, had made gnomes fillet them with goods....is a good way to save.
@MRF9699Ай бұрын
Recycle Great video The car trash can is also great in case of motion sickness. Removing labels from glass or plastic jars: fill the jar with hot water. It loosens the glue and the label comes right off.
@annettecash4914Ай бұрын
With my left over paper towel holders, I use them in my boots to keep them standing straight vs. falling over.😊
@tanyaanakaer201Ай бұрын
That's a great idea, I use pool noodles too.
@barbaraHeythereScentsyGalАй бұрын
That’s such a great idea!
@annettecash4914Ай бұрын
@@tanyaanakaer201 Yes, sounds like a great idea.
@mo-EX1414Ай бұрын
I love the mug planter.. its so so cute & practical... just be easy on the nail & hammer...❤❤❤
@claytonstorms565Ай бұрын
Thanks for all the tips/hacks. I use the glass jars for disposing my grease from cooking, but there's so many storage ideas. I have used bread ties for tape rolls, but I've also used soda tabs too/using them to hang pictures/craft projects up on the wall etc. ---Amelia
@SpaLaLandАй бұрын
I take the empty protein powder containers and fill them 3/4 full of filtered water and freeze. they can be used as ice in a cooler and drink the water as it melts down. I also keep them in freezer and have used them during a strom if electricity goes out. the freezer becomes an instant cooler for perishables.
@sylviaelrod6374Ай бұрын
My favs are the pill bottle, lemons,bread tags,Lysol containers,and the cup planters. Great video 😊
@maryjanecrans156Ай бұрын
Recycle - I love all the hacks and i am going to give them a try. I use the jars and or the butter container of anything for small items like buttons, paper clips, opened packages of velcro or elastic etc etc. It's so much better than buying new products all the time. I LOVE the idea of using washi tape to cover the containers, I am a decorative planner and have sooooo very much Washi. I am thinking of covering a couple empty jars that i have with some decorative washi tape for fall and adding some of my fall flowers to them. Thank you for getting my thoughts going. Have a terrific weekend, Be Blessed.
@EvelinaGarcia-ng5ftАй бұрын
@maryjanecrans156 Sounds great! Leave some tiny spaces btwn the washi tape, put some of that colorful transparent plastic sheets inside and a battery operated candle along with tour flowers. Hot glue a piece of string the candle and the top of the glass. That makes it easier to get a small candle in and out
@lavonX1Ай бұрын
Love the reuse of the Lysol wipe containers... I already do that for many things !!!... great video..
@joannefrancis4750Ай бұрын
❤ the curling iron holder.
@catieawillisАй бұрын
The laundry detergent bottle hack would be nice for kids bath toys. Just unscrew the cap to let the water drain
@sunnysgirl46Ай бұрын
Finally really happy to see you do a recycle video !! Make more !!
@EvelinaGarcia-ng5ftАй бұрын
I decorate the Pringle cans and use them for long paint brushes and colored pencils, even the long popsicle sticks. Yay🎉👏👏👏
@claytonstorms565Ай бұрын
I have some save to put homemade holiday goodies in them. I hope this tip tip helps too. ----------Amelia Storms
@velicad2905Ай бұрын
Liz I'm a pack rat and you are teaching me how to be more of one😂 And I love your ideas!!! No Shade 😊
@mistybatten1829Ай бұрын
Great tip about craftsy.my aunt saves almond milk containers to hold her spices and a drink holder for her car and old detergent bottles to catch water running off her house.i recycle all my plastic jars and glass jars cat food cans pill bottles for crafting.i say im saving the planet one craft at a time,lol i also recycle glass jars to pour grease in and i save grocey bags in a 2 liter soda bottle
@pattycarosi9618Ай бұрын
Love all the ideas. We all need to reuse all that we can. This helps keep all the plastic out of the landfill. Thank you for all the ideas. I needed the medicine bottle idea for the phone cord this will help me when we are traveling. Thank you. I enjoy your channel so much. 🙏🌴
@niadawn0910 күн бұрын
I’ve been saving silica packets forever! I use them for my epsom salt & borax!
@suzetteorcholski323Ай бұрын
Lysol container would be great for knitting or crocheting yarn. Yarn can come up the hole, scissors, measuring tape plus instructions could fit in container.
@diane19456Ай бұрын
Hi Liz I use my bread tags to organize my cross stitch yarn.😊
@sharivaudo5908Ай бұрын
You always have the best organizing ideas,Liz. "Recycle".
@koreensmetzer2279Ай бұрын
Love all your tips, I also recycle Peanut Butter containers, clean them out, and remove the label, they make great storage ideas for kids crayons, markers of Magnetic Alpha Letters, or in a tool storage area too for nails and screws, I love your coffee can, car trash can.
@cindywiemers9149Ай бұрын
Fun “recycle” tips! Thanks Liz!!! Love ya, Cindy 💗🌻
@erindixon2877Ай бұрын
The oxiclean powder containers are great for storing wash cloths. I keep my old ones for cleaning and drying the bathroom sink. And for my son who’s a welder and comes home really dirty.
@KayMyers-h1b22 күн бұрын
I use a hot blow dryer to heat up the labels and then slowly peel the labels off. Works great.
@ang8541Ай бұрын
I love all of these ideas, super cool. I like to take the square containers that hold Crystal Light packets because they have a lot of potential. I glue them together then hot glue them to a lazy susan. Possibilities are endless, but i use it to hold pens, brushes, markers, or whatever you want. This is also good to use in a bathroom for make-up, brushes, combs...you name it😊
@cindycamden5673Ай бұрын
I like that curling iron holder. Great ideas.
@_kass3939Ай бұрын
we have recycling bins here so I recycle all these items. I do keep coffee cans and poke holes to use for planting veggies etc, or use in hanging planters, and I decorate the container. I do save some glass jars, especially the new one from Trader Joe’s that has the pumpkin soup in it because it’s actually a mason jar and it has measurements on the side of the jar. I I use those to make cookies in a jar and pass them out for Christmas.
@barbbethesunshine8632Ай бұрын
I keep a few gallon milk jugs. When the power goes off, wrap a headlamp around the jug. It will illuminate the light nicely! (Note: This isnt my idea, I learned about it a few years ago.)
@lindagailedwards6230Ай бұрын
I use old pill bottles for crochet supplies except needles stitch markers
@FrancesTomita-z2uАй бұрын
You always know how to make things easy to follow!
@paulinehorton645821 күн бұрын
I made a caddy for my long handled kitchen utensils such as my spatula and slotted spoons from a cardboard container a six pack of beer was in.
@crossoverdreamer7016Ай бұрын
I'm looking forward to whenever Craftsy YV comes to Frndly TV.
@cherylbasil1656Ай бұрын
Great video, thank Liz for all these recycling ideas.
@SpaLaLandАй бұрын
I have been using small moisturizer jars as holders for flameless tea candles. I decopage a colored napkin onto a small jar. when dry, glue to a candle holder, put a flamless candle inside and group an assorted collection. looks lovely at night.
@leahbaker1724Ай бұрын
I use my empty jam jars that have the nicer lids to make birthday gifts or Christmas gifts, I make home made essential oil sugar scrubs to put in them.
@dignit1620Ай бұрын
I have at least a dozen small white towels for removing stains from carpet/sofas/ anywhere there is a stain. Vinegar and a white towel is all you need. It even took out day old nail polish from a a carpet.
@MaryJohnson-c1yАй бұрын
Love all of the recycle ideas. I already use some of them. 😊
@krislee72Ай бұрын
I store hand washing water in my old laundry jugs. Im not using my drinking water to wash my hands or dishes if water was restricted. Also use a piece of the paper towel tubes or a TP tube and put your curling iron cord in it
@StaceyB-i3iАй бұрын
Recycle!! Love it I will use many of these trash treasures
@EvelinaGarcia-ng5ftАй бұрын
Recycle this recycle that. Recycle this&that. I do some of all of that, especially white containers of all kinds. Powder coffee creamer for sugar or whatever to pour and the clear liquid coffee creamers. Great stuff. Thanks 😊
@EvelinaGarcia-ng5ftАй бұрын
That is, if your flowers are artificial. 😁
@victoriajordan8657Ай бұрын
I just saw your show on television. You're so awesome! ❤❤❤
@shereechampoux5424Ай бұрын
I covered different size can with material and gave them for gifts for my friends to organize there house and I use them for pens paintbrushes scissors and rulers and I put them on a lazy Susan and I use this every day!
@lorrainehendry6311Ай бұрын
Great ideas for recycling!
@joykukulis9662Ай бұрын
I reuse big prescription bottles for the medicine cabinet. First, I take off the label and fill it with any medicine that comes in packets. I cut off the name and the directions from the box and slip it in the container so you can tell what is in the bottle. I also use the prescription bottles for dental picks, band aids etc.
@ninakay67Ай бұрын
I love all of your RECYCLE ideas !! 🎉❤
@lizfenwickdiyАй бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@maryjanegreen7601Ай бұрын
When you take the label off the coffee can, use it as a stencil for your peel and stick before removing he backing..
@BrineytoesАй бұрын
You can use a large laundry jug with a spigot to fill with water and a little hand soap to use as a quick hand cleanin station after gardening. Leave it outdoors in a chady inconspicuous spot. Put one in the garage, too, for greasy hands.
@dtropepeАй бұрын
TFS Liz I usually paint the soda cracker cans from BJs and them mod podge my favorite pictures on it. This way it looks pretty to store candy, cookies etc on a counter. I have to try the dawn & vinegar to soak off labels.
@cindydolezal2980Ай бұрын
That printing on the glass jars will scrub off very easily with a stainless steel scrubber!
@DavidUnderwood-p6vАй бұрын
You made everything seem so easy!
@elizabethglenbentley7882Ай бұрын
Love all your hacks. Thanks a ton for these ideas 🎉
@laurensabo8794Ай бұрын
Why wouldn't you use the wallpaper sheet you cut off of the can?
@vjsaffhire-ww9dyАй бұрын
If you go on a picnic and want to take a sharp knife to slice tomatoes or onions, wrap knife in large baggie and push into the paper towel roll, either empty or full. This will fill in the space around the knife and keep it in place til used and then you can put the used knife back in paper towel roll to transport back home for cleanup.
@karireyes6710Ай бұрын
Thank you for all the ideas, I do already use the silica pouches.
@lizfenwickdiyАй бұрын
Awesome!
@ashlymammen1596Ай бұрын
Also I heard that in order to remove labels use blow dryer and heat will loosen the glue on jars I did it on Pub mix snacks plastic containers it worked
@leewillers4621Ай бұрын
#1 here! Thanks Liz! PS: I have to add RECYCLE since I watched the video to the end!
@lizfenwickdiyАй бұрын
Welcome!!
@LucyJGАй бұрын
I got a felt diaper bag & hot glued empty Pringle’s cans together (much like you did the paper towel rolls), to put inside the diaper bag for our rough collie’s grooming supplies!
@lisainyallie31Ай бұрын
Just watched this clip! I repurpose Large McDonald cups for a garbage bcz it fits in any cup holder & I use dollar store doggy bags as a garbage bag for it! 😊
@susettetaylor1600Ай бұрын
Liz, for label removal, use an essential lemon oil! Few drops on label and scrape it right off!!!
@lizfenwickdiyАй бұрын
Great idea!
@sandraware519Ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips Liz
@kirstenrieksts9810Ай бұрын
Another easy way to remove labels is to put under the hair dryer and then use scrapper to help lift it off.
@Ohsnap.CreationsАй бұрын
Love these ideas❤❤❤
@jackieruprecht3588Ай бұрын
Great job Liz
@HB-pu7tfАй бұрын
Extra eyeglases cases....perfect container for ear buds, phone cords, travel... first id kit, sewing kit, spoon forks,pens, makeup... you name it kit
@debbiegolz2722Ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this video, will definitely use some of these😊
@jazs1111Ай бұрын
I add baking soda to the same label soak off formula. It foams up a bit so don’t over fill. It works better imo having tried both ways. 😊
@debbralehrman5957Ай бұрын
Recycle 🌺 Thanks for the cute ideas.👍🏼
@joeversole7163Ай бұрын
I used my pickled bologna and peanut butter containers as canisters
@judysheldon7461Ай бұрын
Loved your DIYS VIDEO 📹 ❤️.
@angelaromo224Ай бұрын
Great Diy recycle ideas
@melissagravila9815Ай бұрын
Recycle, I use the bread tabs for so many things including what you said today!
@danab333Ай бұрын
Hey Liz have u tried the laundy detergent sheets by chance? Just an option if u dont want to have those big plastic containers.