Wednesday, September 17, 2008

designer trash

gum wrapper chain

Did you ever make a chain out of gum wrappers? You remember, back in school, the Juicy Fruit and Spearmint wrappers, folded and looped together?

Look what I found online at Ecoist - Eco friendly gifts, handbags, accessories:

candy wrapper bag

Doesn't this look like those old gum wrapper chains? The folks at Ecoist use soda bottle labels, soda can pull-tabs, candy wrappers, movie billboards, and misprinted candy wrappers to make their designer jewelry and handbags.

pull tab bag

I guess we were recycling way back then in high school making our gum wrapper chains. I know you remember how, but in case you forgot, here are the directions!

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