dirtybirdsoaps Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Any idea? I keep getting more and more from the dry cleaners and will not use them to hang my clothes with. It'd be a shame to throw them away, and I like trying new ideas. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxer Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 recycle them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Night Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Someone posted an idea of crocheting around them. They were very pretty. They are used for hanging your delicates on so the straps don't slip off. I'll see if I can find the link.I found the site. Looks like they aren't metal though.http://www.freecraftunlimited.com/crochet-clothes-hanger-cover.htmlHere is a picture of some wire ones from Ebay.http://cgi.ebay.com/CROCHET-HANGERS-3-QUALITY-HANDMADE-VERY-NICE-NEW_W0QQitemZ230048559499QQihZ013QQcategoryZ36024QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibiscus Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Make holiday or other kinds of wreaths. My brother used to make beautiful Christmas wreaths with hangers, plastic, glue, spray paint and other decorative items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel91805 Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 That's what I thought of...wreaths.Now...way on back ( ) I think it was 4th or 5th grade...we did wreaths. Get the sandwich bags without the zipper...the fold over kind. Slice them open and cut them width wise into 1 inch strips....so they are about 6"x1". You need a BUNCH. Not more than a regular size box if I remember right. Take the wire hanger and bend it into a circle. The hook part of it, bend down to make a little circle to hang it on. Now tie the strips on tight. Smoosh them together to fit more. When done, spray paint as desired. I did mine w/ a gold glitter just on the edges (way back when). I remember it held up many winters outside.....Or you could make a candy wreath....a gal used to make full size ones and sell them at Xmas time for like $40 a piece.... http://www.youthonline.ca/christmas/crafts/hardcandywreath.shtml They are impressive with the red and white candies...as well as those jewel toned brach's chewy candies...And now my brain hurts. LOL. It's too late to be creative!Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smart tart Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 take them back to the cleaners....they will reuse them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmp Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 take them back to the cleaners....they will reuse themI do the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Take them to goodwill type store. They always use hangers. Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadzilla Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Don't give them to Joan Crawford!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtybirdsoaps Posted March 30, 2007 Author Share Posted March 30, 2007 Those are some really good ideas, THANKS everyone. I know I can return them or recycle them but I always try to do new craft ideas. I just knew there was some good ideas out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakalex Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Don't give them to Joan Crawford!!Good One! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Don't give them to Joan Crawford!! :laugh2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiptooth Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Go to www.thriftytips.com there is a pattern on there in the craft section for making poodle dogs. We made these when we were little and I searched everywhere for the pattern. You ben the coat hanger to make the basic dog shape and then you make loops (I forget how and haven't actually looked at the directions yet) and tie them on the hanger to make a loopy poodle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Thriftytips.com didn't work for me.:undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiptooth Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 OOPS...my bad, it should be www.thriftyfun.com they have thrifty tips of the day on there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 I used to take them back to the dry cleaners to be re-used. Then one day I went around back and found a dumpster full of hangers - apparently they weren't re-using them like they said... Pissed me off big-time. Now I'm collecting them and want to be buried in a casket made of them! Some day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Is there some reason why I should not be hanging my clothes on metal hangers? I have some and my clothes seem to be none the worse for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 I don't think there is anything wrong with hanging clothes on wire hangers. I personally don't like the way they start drooping or leave funny bumps in my clothes. I buy the cheapie plastic ones from Walmart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtybirdsoaps Posted April 2, 2007 Author Share Posted April 2, 2007 Same here plus I do a lot of hang drying and it will cause them to rust. If your not putting wet clothes on them then its fine I just prefer plastic ones.....yup walmarts great for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warmvanilla Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 http://patternsthatfityou.com/frcraftcl.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katinka Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 My MIL covers them with fabric, ribbon and lace and then hangs a tiny crochet beaded ball on them that she scents with a drop of FO to make your cupboard smell nice. If you want I can take a pic for you and post it.HTHKatinka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
so-soy Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Don't give them to Joan Crawford!!Awwww....lol...I was just going to say that same thing when I read the title!:highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtybirdsoaps Posted April 5, 2007 Author Share Posted April 5, 2007 Thatd be great! I have so many now and I don't want to return them, I'd love to be able to do something nice with them.My MIL covers them with fabric, ribbon and lace and then hangs a tiny crochet beaded ball on them that she scents with a drop of FO to make your cupboard smell nice. If you want I can take a pic for you and post it.HTHKatinka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katinka Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Sorry - haven't been on here for a couple of days and have to shoot of again in 15min. Will take you a pic tomorrow morning and pm you, okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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