Monday 16 July 2012

Great Ideas - DIY Watering Can

muslim blog diy watering can milk carton


Use a Milk Carton as a Watering Can!  All you need to do for this craft is simply insert some holes into the lid of the Milk Carton.  I used the nearest thing which was a craft knife - but you could probably also use a small screwdriver or a large needle to do this.

There are so many things that you can do with empty Milk Cartons. Here are a few ideas of things I do personally:
  • Cut in half and use as a funnel
  • Cut in half and use as storage container
  • Use to store used oil to throw away (no oil down the drains!)
  • Cut and made into a peg holder on washing line (my friend does this!)
  • Store powdered foods
  • Use as a juice carton (for diluted juice)
 I am sure there are many many more ways - I will try to share photos with other ideas in future posts inshallah.

Parties linked to this week are:
  Pink Hippo PartyMixitupapinchofjoy.com




20 comments:

  1. What great idea! thanks for sharing x

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    1. Thanks - just found your message in my spam - so late reply!

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  2. That's a great idea Karima!! It's funny how many things we can create from simple things.
    Hope you and your family are well dear. xx

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    1. Thanks Marie - I just managed to find your new blog today - Your old link doesn't work and I used to use it to get your new link! Luckily after googling your name I found your blog. I have now added it to my bloglist so I don't lose you again!

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  3. I like you idea! Now if I could only get the plants I have to live long enough for watering. :-)

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    1. Thanks so much for your comments. My kids tried to grow some plants outside this year but so much rain nothing has grown - I think they drowned!

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  4. Interesting post Karima :) hmm, it is a great idea, take care sis.May Allah be with you.
    xxx

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    1. Thanks - I love sharing my ideas with you all. :)

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  5. I nominated you for two blog awards!
    http://www.yellowcloth.com/2012/07/blog-awards.html
    xo,
    Jacinda
    www.yellowcloth.com

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    1. Thank you so much for the award Jacinda.

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  6. This is such a cute idea.. would save my kids from murdering the plants by overwatering them! Love it!
    Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo Party!
    xoxo
    Amie @ Pinkapotamus

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    1. Yes this is ideal for the kids - easy for them to hold too!

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  7. I am so glad this worked for you!!! I tried with a gallon jug, using a nail to make large holes and could not get the water to flow without squeezing the bottle flat. Holes, container of water -- what could be wrong???? When I saw your post, I was inspired to try again with the smaller jug and a knife. Same result. :-( I feel so challenged, but I'll keep trying - lol! Thanks for linking on Busy Monday. Hope to see you again.

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    1. Not sure why it is not working for you :(
      I have done this a few times and has worked fine for me - Maybe it depends on the type of plastic used for the cartons!

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  8. This is really a smart idea :) very nice reuse! well done!!!

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    1. Thank you - I really like this re-use idea myself - very handy!

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