How unnecessary plastic cards can be useful in everyday life

Can you tell me exactly how many plastic cards you have? Of course, a lot! They have long become a familiar attribute of our everyday life; they have accumulated in purses, wallets and business card holders. And a considerable part has already ceased to be used for its intended purpose. But many of us still keep these cards, because we can’t throw them away, and we don’t know whether they can use them.

Let’s say right away: you can find a use for them! And we’ll tell you how.

Material for decoration

Of course, you can continue to “collect” unnecessary plastic. But wouldn't it be better to extend their useful life?

Reference. Plastic cards are made of durable material that can be cut, bent, glued, and painted.

You can use out-of-use cards in different ways. They often replace tools that are not at hand. The card is in use instead of a scraper when clearing snow from your car.

Or instead of a paper knife, spatula or rulerAnd. Even with missing functions shoe spoons copes! But that's not all.

The plastic you put aside as unnecessary is probably painted in different colors. This makes it a material suitable for decoration. Remember mosaic? With its help you can turn the most ordinary objects into original ones.

We cut elements of any shape from cards, glue them onto the item to be decorated, and cover them with varnish. As a result we can get something like this frame.

And this is what I became table. You can very well use this technique in decorating, for example, an outdoor table in a summer cottage.

Advice. There is no need to cut the cards. It is better to use them whole when you need to decorate a large area.

Why not do something like this? curtainsu. It resembles bamboo, which were popular at one time. But it clearly looks more avant-garde.

Useful little things

Plastic parts are useful not only for decoration. You will be able to make a lot of useful things out of them.

Plant tags

Do you grow indoor plants? Then these indicator tags will probably be useful to you.

The plastic for them will have to be painted first.. And then write the necessary names. By the way, at the dacha you will also need them if you need to note what is planted in different places on the site.

Stand for phone or tablet

The smartphone and tablet have become our constant human companions. But holding them constantly in your hands is inconvenient. You have to adapt somehow, but you can’t always do it well.

And again, unnecessary plastic will help out. Here are some ideas for convenient coasters.

For storing headphones

Not only podcast lovers, but also everyone who wears headphones will appreciate another feature of the card. With its help, your headphones will always be kept in order.

Mediator

Guitarists are unlikely to throw away their pick blanks. Convenient, useful, economical!

Original jewelry

Don't think that useless plastic can only be used for practical purposes. He will become material for jewelry that no one else has. See what can come of them.

Moreover, you can even beat the name on the card. For an unusual choker or bracelet, for example.

Dress for carnival

Do you want to surprise everyone with a carnival costume? Why not use plastic again! Is it true, you need a lot of cards!

But if you “shock” your family and friends, you will definitely be able to get the required amount! This means that the costume will definitely work out for you or your child!

Let's play?

We are used to taking plastic cards very seriously. But when they no longer store important and valuable information, you can relax!

A hobby often helps to take your mind off the problems that have accumulated during the day. Why not make it an enjoyable activity?construction" of such a house? You like? Try it, you'll probably end up with something even more interesting.

And this material will also be useful for joint activities with your child. For design It is very suitable due to its strength and lightness. And what interesting toys they turn out to be! For example.

Choose together which one to start with and get to work!

And finally: a hotel made from plastic cards is interesting!

Still doubt that cards that are no longer used can be useful to you? How do you like this argument? they are already being made into hotels! Note, not toys!

Don't believe me? See for yourself: everything here is made of plastic cards.

Well, now decide for yourself whether it’s worth throwing away the cards that you have accumulated...