We've accumulated a lot of paper grocery bags from when the stores weren't allowing us to bring our own bags. They're actually not too repurposeful for me because they're too big. So I cut them down to a smaller size and have been making good use of them.
First, I carefully (sorta) remove the handles.
Then I cut off about 4 inches from the top. Sometimes I place the cut-off piece on the bottom of the finished bag for added support (and to not waste it).
I cut the bag in two at about 4 inches from one side.
I unfold the two pieces and tape them together like this. I put tape on the inside too.
Then I staple the handles back on and reinforce them with duct tape. I also put duct tape onto the bottom seam and depending on the load might also duct tape the other seams too.
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Dang, Jalna, Udabomb!!!
Hey, did you every try making those paper wallets out of Starbucks packages?
So resourceful! I use the paper bags to put my old newspapers in - just the right size. And I flag fold the thin flimsy plastic bags and store them. I need to do a post on that (been saying that for a couple of years, lol).
Perfect !! I actually use my paper bags for wrapping boxes that i mail....coz we mail a lot a lot...do you need more handles teeheeheheheh ...coz they get tossed
Great idea. I agree, such a waste. I go to Whole Foods or Nijiya Store to purchase one or two items, the cashier puts the items in this large bag. You so resourceful. What I use the large bag is for trash ie. papers, wrapping etc.
I can't keep up with all of the rules anymore! I wear a Cowboy scarf, a hat and sunglasses when I go into my bank. If I did that last year they would have called the cops! ....LOL!
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8 comments:
Dang, Jalna, Udabomb!!!
Hey, did you every try making those paper wallets out of Starbucks packages?
v
You are clever!
nice remake:)
So resourceful! I use the paper bags to put my old newspapers in - just the right size. And I flag fold the thin flimsy plastic bags and store them. I need to do a post on that (been saying that for a couple of years, lol).
Perfect !! I actually use my paper bags for wrapping boxes that i mail....coz we mail a lot a lot...do you need more handles teeheeheheheh ...coz they get tossed
Great idea. I agree, such a waste. I go to Whole Foods or Nijiya Store to purchase one or two items, the cashier puts the items in this large bag. You so resourceful. What I use the large bag is for trash ie. papers, wrapping etc.
I can't keep up with all of the rules anymore! I wear a Cowboy scarf, a hat and sunglasses when I go into my bank. If I did that last year they would have called the cops! ....LOL!
V, LOL, no, never heard of those paper wallets. I'll go google it.
Susan, thanks!
Kat, thank you.
Aunty, I do that with my plastic bags too!
Dd, no, no need more handles. LOL.
Chet, yah, I hate to waste.
Mark, totally!!
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