Friday, August 30, 2013

Love, Love, Love This!

Do you know what this is?


Look closely.  I bought two Missouri tomatoes in this little plastic package this week.  Don't judge me; there were no Arkansas tomatoes in that whole store!  They were quite nice tomatoes though there's no comparison to Arkansas tomatoes of course.  Just sayin'.  I looked and looked at that little plastic package and just like magic I had this amazing idea.

I buy red Presencia perle cotton thread, size 12, in extra large balls.  They are hard to find but when I do I buy a couple because I love red work.  love. red. work.  I have too much red work.  I've run out of places to put red work.  But I can't quit...it's addictive.  And that's where the amazing, incredible idea came into play.


I present to you my Missouri Tomato Thread Holder!  I probably should have taken that label off before I took this picture but I'm out of Goo Gone and can't remember the formula for taking off labels from homemade stuff.  Come to think of it I don't think I've ever had any Goo Gone.

 Don't you love it?  Sometimes I amaze myself. It takes so little to make me happy.   :)
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22 comments:

  1. MichelleAugust 30, 2013 at 1:53 AM

    Do you have olive oil? It is a good substitution for goo gone. It may take a few seconds longer to do the job, but it will do it!

    Also, I see a hole in the top. Will you be able to feed the thread through the hold and keep it in the package while using it?

    I LOVE repurposing things, but I know that YOU know that already. ;)

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  2. LesleyAugust 30, 2013 at 5:03 AM

    What a great idea!

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  3. FlourishingPalmsAugust 30, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    You are the cleverest! Since beginning to hear/learn about repurposing, I look at all packaging differently. Now I have saved containers for which I haven't found a purpose! I'm not accomplishing anything, am I?!

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  4. Marjorie's Busy CornerAugust 30, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    Oh what a great idea!! You are just so clever....

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  5. SparkyAugust 30, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    baby oil or olive oil works...you do bring me smiles served up with some sweet tomatoes please lol

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  6. gpcAugust 30, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    I'd leave the label on, the red thread is a perfect substitute for a non-local tomato, lol.

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  7. tink's momAugust 30, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    I've never seen that size package, it's wonderful. great job on repurposing it.

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  8. VickieAugust 30, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    I use clear plastic spinach containers to store my fat quarters in, but I leave the labels on. It reminds meself how thrifty and smart I am every time I look at it. LOL I bought some almonds in those kind of containers the other day and threw them away, I could kick myself because I cut up some 5", 3 1/2" and 2 1/2" squares that would fit perfect in them....not very smart huh ?

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  9. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsAugust 30, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    Great idea! Now that is the fun way to recycle!

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  10. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioAugust 30, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Always great ways to use those plastic clam-shells. Even those little holes on the lid would be great for feeding the thread through and keeping it in the dust-free plastic box as you embroider...that is if the thread feeds off the spool easy enough to keep them in the box.

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  11. pauletteAugust 30, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    I wonder if they sell Missouri tomatoes in Canada? I'm on the hunt!!

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  12. BrendaAugust 30, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Well that is a great re-cycle! Vegetable oil and baking soda mixed together will do the trick after pulling off the lable.

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  13. SusannahAugust 30, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    Great idea. Just keeps everything neat and tucked away. You are so clever!

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  14. sunnyAugust 30, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    You're a genius! And I agree, leave the label on.

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  15. em's scrapbagAugust 30, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    Genius! Love it!

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  16. Osage Bluff QuilterAugust 30, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    Now I know why they call Missouri the Show Me State!

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  17. JanaramaAugust 30, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    Any type of oil (olive, vegetable, canola, baby oil, etc.) will remove the sticker. Just put some oil on the label and let it sit for a bit and it will wipe right off.

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  18. TammyAugust 30, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    I use the W D 40 spray lubricant to take labels off. Great reuse repurpose. Fabulous idea.

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  19. Teresa in Music CityAugust 30, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    Oh my! Now that is being creative and using everything possible - great job!!!

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  20. AnnaAugust 31, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    you crack me up! lol

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  21. Teresa QuiltsSeptember 1, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Great idea, Marlene!! I am just learning to do red work.

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  22. Sharon DawnSeptember 2, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    Great idea!

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