ONEWRAP, 100 WAYS?

This product is right up there with duct tape and super glue in its usefulness in the house and yard.  Oddly enough, I couldn't find a compilation anywhere, of all the useful things you can do with it. So, in the spirit of "Inspiring Serendipity", I've started a list of the way our family uses Velcro® Brand ONEWRAP,  QWIKTIE, and Bundle Tie straps around our house and yard.
Product information for the various types of these straps available are available from the corporate site:
http://www.velcro.com/Products/Ties-and-Straps.aspx
You can purchase these straps at many stores, including Home Depot, Staples, JoAnn Fabrics, and Lowes. Send me a message if you're having trouble locating some, and I'll point you to a few on line sources as well.
I'll add photos, and more ideas, as I can. For those of you on a tighter than tight budget, simply re-use the printed bundle tie wraps from your lettuce and other vegetables - they last quite a while!
Do you have another use of this great product that's not listed?  Add a comment - include a picture, if you can - let's see how far this goes!

#1 - Cable Management -Ethernest cords
#2 - Cord Control - Stereo equipment
#3 - Pant leg control for bicyclers
#4 - Teething ring keeper
#5 - Herb drying tie
#6 - Cat proof cabinet lock
#7 - Christmas tree light storage
#8 - Emergency car repair
#9 -  Securing wires on trailer hitch
#10 - Keep a roll in the car to "tie down things"
#11 - Keep lock pin close by to where it will be needed again
#12 - Cord Control -Travel Electronics
#13 - Drape tie back
#14 - Cord control - Ironing
#15 - Cord control - Desktop electronics
#16 - Camping - suspend a lantern
#17 - Camping - tent pole management
#18 - Bike carriers - help secure bike to rack for less vibration
#18 - Plant management - Tomatoes
#19 - Plant management - Grapes
#20 - lettuce / romaine wrap 
#21 - Biking - attaching grocery bag to bike

Henna tattoos

We discovered the joys of sharing henna tattoos, with the Eastern Naturist Gathering.  As it was our first time offering our henna application to our fellow campers, we soon found ourselves with an excess of leftover henna.  Before too long, we were piping the green goo in  larger designs over entire backs.

I found this art form to be very peaceful, and fun.  It became an excellent icebreaker, and we enjoyed getting to know people a little better as they requested specific icons or designs, some of them strategically placed over scars, either to obscure or commemorate.


My favorite experiment of the weekend was a requested "Green Man". Given plenty of time to "play" with teh design, and apply several layers with a paint brush, the results were very much appreciated:

Zentangle Easter Eggs

Zentangled Easter Eggs.
Krystin and I had a 20 minute holiday moment this morning....I went with various colors and designs, while she tackled a more geometric approach.  Fun!

Transfer Station Treasures

Our community has a wonderful "Transfer Station", well managed, where we take our garbage and recycling each week.  The recycling center has a Reusable area, where folks leave items that might yet have some life left to them.  We have found many treasures there, and many more bits and bobbles that have become part of other creations, over the years we have lived here.
As I was dropping off my garbage this morning, it struck me that should I ever grow bored with coming up with tidbits for this blog, all I have to do is visit this reusable pile, and find something that motivates me.  And with that, I'm starting a new collection of tidbits here, called simply "Treasures" - where I will post crafts and ideas that have sprung from finding a Transfer Station reusable item.
For those of you in a more urban setting, you can think of these as "Dumpster Diving Delights".

This morning's "catch":
a variety of old card games (ATC card creations)
an old rubber door-stop (no need to repurpose this one - know right where I'm putting this one),
plexiglass photo keychain (not sure yet, but certain to be a stocking stuffer or gift tag eventually - or maybe not, as Krystin has already slipped this one into her pocket - you'll have to watch her blog entries for that one!),
a cast off bag of "Ta-Ka-Radi" blocks - which look nearly identical to the Jenga game we've had in the basement for a long time,  ( I *will* come up with something for these, as I now have several types collected)
a small bottle-sized basket, (perfect for a hostess gift of some sort - all it needs is bottle and bow)
some old wallpaper border, (not sure yet, this may go back to the transfer station, but I wanted to muse on it for a while - any ideas?)
an old brass ring and frog mobile, badly tangled,
and a Pirate puzzle in a tin (who can pass up Pirates?).


Any suggestions?  I can see a few ideas already.  We'll see how many weeks it takes before one pops up on this blog!