Margarine Tubs (influenced by Milims)

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Post: # 72064Post MrsD'ville »

26. I have one sitting on top of the cistern and I soak my Wee Notions pads in it (no, they're not incontinence pads, they're sanpro!). Have bought some craft varnish so I can stick pwetty pictures on it :oops:

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Post: # 72071Post mrsflibble »

I use one for buttons and things in my sewing cupboard, one has a rose geranium sitting happily in it at the moment, i have one in the fridge and i use a cream cheese pot for taking Sophie snacks out with me.
oh how I love my tea, tea in the afternoon. I can't do without it, and I think I'll have another cup very
ve-he-he-he-heryyyyyyy soooooooooooon!!!!

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Post: # 92197Post thefriarandme »

I use the large ice cream and margarine tubs to sit cds in - especially computer cds. You can get quite a few in; with or without jewel case. I then just sit them by the computer.
Everything is obvious once you know :O)

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Post: # 92245Post Green Rosie »

29. Water/paint pots for budding artists
30. Play dough storage when you can't find the original pot
31. Bathtime fun
32. Essential components for model building
33. Storage of small puzzle pieces when the box has finally disintegrated
34. Storage of all sorts of vital bits 'n bobs for craft projects

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35. re filling with home made butter
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