I haven't had a recycling Tool Time in a while. You know I always look at something twice before I throw it out and then stuff it in my purse or store it away for a project. Sad, I know...I think I need some sort of garbage counseling LOL!!
Well, here is one of those items.
Do you know what these are?
They look like doll house tables...but they are those little plastic pizza thingies that you find in the middle of the pizza so the cover doesn't end up squished on top of the pizza. Not sure of the name, but maybe pizza protector or pizza box support.
They're only 1 1/2 inches high and 1 1/2 inches wide. Tiny little things, but I have big plans for them.
How about drying supports for craft projects.
Paint something on both side and place it on this support, so it can dry all over at the same time.
Another drying support especially when using glue or Mod Podge. I made these balls with shredded old book pages. Can't let the glue dry right there on the table, because it would glue itself right to the surface. These supports are plastic, so nothing really sticks to the little spikes and the air circulates all around.
How about gluing these to some kind of sewing station and have all your hand sewing thread right there where you are working. You could some how fashion an area for a pincushion, thread and scissor holder, then glue this plastic thingy to that to hold the thread.
This one is a little crazy, but worked great with my iPhone.
Great for watching videos, or having the phone up so that I can see texts or emails coming in without having to tip the phone to see...especially if I'm working at my desk and the phone is flat on the table. This keeps it in plain view.
If you can think of other things to do with these crazy little things that I hate to throw away...let us know in the comments section. There must be something else we can do with them!!
Oh wait...I just thought of another one, but sorry no picture...just brain storming. A place card holder for the dinner table or when you are labeling food on a buffet!
Keep thinking and eating pizza...we need those support thingies!
Happy Tuesday,
~Karen~
Great tips Karen!
ReplyDeleteGood ideas - and to think I was only using them as outdoor tables in miniature settings! Wow.
ReplyDeletelove this feature on your blog. You are one smart cookie!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of using them for bobbins. Of course now that I have a use for them there's not a single pizza thingy (technical term for them.) in sight.
ReplyDeleteWow...this is a good one!!
ReplyDeleteYou read my mind!!!! I have been saving those pizza thingies for my threads!!!!!!! Still haven´t decided exactly where/what to glue them on. I was thinking some kind of wood box maybe.
ReplyDeleteGreat tip!!
These are some seriously fab ideas I used to get them all the time and I hate throwing stuff away but couldn't think of a use for them but the place we order from now doesn't use them. Gutted!
ReplyDeleteDang, I love the way you think. I had no idea pizza box thingies could be so handy!
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever!! I especially like the idea of using the "support thingy" to hold bobbins!!
ReplyDeleteYou always surprise me!! I'll keep these in the future. I throwed them away until now, buaaaaa!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Spain!
Geez, you're so clever! I love these ideas. TFS
ReplyDeleteGreat timing for a super idea - I just spent an hour looking for a bobbin I really needed! "Honey, Karen had a super organizational idea. Bring home a pizza tonight!"
ReplyDeleteI made a doll house table for my niece with these things...just add some thick cardboard covered in fabric and glue to the top of them! Really cute!
ReplyDeleteBarbie tables! Karen you are so creative! Love this idea!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh!! Now I am going to have to order pizza- just to get a few of these!!! Great ideas!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas! When I was little, I used them for foot stools in Barbie's house. She and Ken Sat in the pink chairs and propped their feet on pizza stands more than once. :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing! You definitely think "outside the box". :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Especially the stand for iPhone... I have to order pizza now to get one :)
ReplyDeleteYour ideas and tips always amaze me! and this one...really is at the top of the list! I'm not a pizza eater...I need to, now, scope out and "stalk" some friends
ReplyDelete(and, maybe a stranger or two?)...that do eat pizza! =)
hugZ,
annie
rubyslipperz106.blogspot.com
Love it! All great ideas!
ReplyDeleteOMG - great idea, Karen! I try not to eat that much pizza, but now I have a great excuse! ♥
ReplyDeleteThis is so funny because my family teases me about being such a saver. The salad containers that come from this pizza company are perfect for storing scraps. Now I'm going to save these little tables too! I like the thread holder idea.
ReplyDeleteNever thought about saving those before! Great idea. Makes me want to question everything I come into contact with. Then I'd probably become a hoarder and not be able to find anything. lol
ReplyDeleteLove all the ideas. When I was little I did use them as tables in my doll house. Lol
ReplyDeleteAll these great ideas and none of our local pizza places use these little thingies anymore!
ReplyDeleteI knew these would come in handy. Problem now is getting my family to love eating pizzas since I'm the only one who loves it (even without the support).
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas! I used a couple of mine to dry my Ukranian Eggs. But my pizza man gave me a dozen or so because he said his pizza company was fazing them out. Collect while you can.
ReplyDeleteI use mine for a thread holder I cut a piece of styrofoam the size of my container (i.e decorated box or pretty tin) then I push the spikes thru and push the styrofoam sheet into the container spikes up of course and your done!
ReplyDeleteThey make great little tables for dollhouses you make with shoe boxes and tape and scrap fabric for curtains and flattened cupcake papers for area rugs. Fun summer project for kids who like to rummage through the recycle bin!
ReplyDeleteMGM
I laugh when I see your posts sometimes...you are the most innovative woman I read. We need to meet someday so you can show me all the things I can actually make easier in my life.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas Karen.I'm thinking.....hmmmm.
ReplyDeleteYou come up with the most creative tips! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteHere I thought I was a smarty pants for using one to hold my rings while I do dishes. ha ha
ReplyDeleteWOWWW!!!!! You continue to amaze me, Karen. Great ideas! XO
ReplyDeleteYou are so stinkin' clever it amazes me what all you come up with each time!
ReplyDeleteLOVE all your ideas! Keep 'em coming!
Thanks so much!
Tanya
I always hated throwing those things away...thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeletePut them on top of cakes you need to cover. Keeps the foil or plastic wrap away from the frosting!!
ReplyDeleteThat is 'sew' cool!!! Love the tip. Now to go buy some pizza!
ReplyDelete~Kimberlee
www.TheSpunkyDiva.com
I don't think I ever saw one here in the Netherlands, but on the other hand... we never order pizza, rather go to the shop for it with a family of 5. But I love what you do with them!
ReplyDeleteI too was trying to think of what to do with those thingamabobs. Nothing was coming to mind but you are brilliant we will be using those now that we have some good ideas. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWe always called them Barbie tables, even though they are more ottoman sized when stood next to Barbie.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog! I'm starting to really get inspired to use what I have and throw out less garbage and try and be resourceful and your blog will definitely help me with that! Thank you! :)
ReplyDeleteI use them to put on cakes to keep the icing from getting on the foil cover. It works better than toothpicks!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas!!!! I'll be looking at my trash can for the saturday pizza white thing that's for sure!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteMy son turns them upside down and uses them to display his baseballs.
ReplyDeleteI use them when transporting a cake so the frosting does not stick to the foil.
ReplyDeleteI could use some of these for a project, but it seems a shame to buy them when so many get trashed. Any idea how I could go about finding ones that aren't new to reuse and repurpose?
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