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Origami Animal Friends: Fold 35 of your favorite dogs, cats, rabbits, and more

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Giveaway- Origami Animal Friends: Fold 35 of your favorite dogs, cats, rabbits, and more

Leave a comment in today’s post by July 6th, 2017 and you are in the running for this adorable origami book and coordinating paper.

Open your dream pet store with these 35 fun paper-based projects.

All animal lovers are going to go wild for the 35 amazing activities in Origami Animal Friends. With just a few pieces of paper you can create all your favorite pets, including cute cats, dogs, rabbits, and horses alongside creepy crawlies, fish, frogs, birds, and lots more. The clear step-by-step instructions are so simple to follow that means anyone can have a go, no matter if you are a first-time folder or origami expert. Best of all, Origami Animal Friends comes with a pack containing 50 specially designed pieces of origami paper, so you can start making your first cute creature right away.

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  4. My nephew has been obsessed with origami ever since learning the craft in middle school art classes.

  9. I would love to share this book with my son. He loves animals and this would be a great outlet for both of us!!! Thanks for the chance to win this book!!

  16. Please enter me in your drawing; my niece loves origami and I think this would be fun for her.

  20. I have always loved origami since I was a little kid. Not only is it therapeutic, it is entertaining for the maker and the receiver. <3 Thanks for the opportunity to win the book and paper!!

  21. Oh, I have loved orgami projects since I was in grade school and learned how to make those paper fortune tellers! In juinor high school it was learning how to fold notes to pass in class. Now I have fun fascinating my bosses kids with fun origami projects. I would love to have this book! Thanks for the chance.

  22. I love origami! Great way to improve attention span and fine motor skills with your kids/grand kids!!

  25. Oh my gosh, these are so cute! I love paper folding, although I’ve never conquered the more difficult ones.

  27. Too cute! Love origami! Great way to spend a rainy evening. Thanks for the chance 🙂

  33. Thank you for this giveaway! Inlobe origami and animals, so I’d be thrilled
    to win this.

  44. Oh My so Wonderful to see so many people interested in origami..I’ve been doing the ones from Dollar Tree on my spare time..so far I have done the Little Red Riding Hood..Next is the Buzzy Garden..Thanks for sharing the love of Origami. GOD Bless.

  46. I teach arts and crafts at the local State parks and Campgrounds. WOW this book would be a great way to include nature information and an inexpensive craft aqt the same session>

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30 Brilliant Uses for Empty Pill Bottles You Probably Haven’t Tried Yet

Creative and Practical Ways to Reuse Pill Bottles Around the Home

Let’s be honest—those little orange pill bottles multiply like rabbits in the back of the medicine cabinet. And if you’re anything like me, tossing them feels wasteful. They’re sturdy, compact, and practically begging to be reused. So rather than sending them to landfill purgatory, let’s put them to good use!

Here are 30 clever, crafty, and completely practical ways to reuse pill bottles—from home hacks to travel tips and even a few creative craft ideas your grandkids will love.

Home Organization Hacks

  1. Spare change stash
     Pop it in your car’s cup holder, and you’ll never be caught short for a parking meter again.
  2. Emergency sewing kit
     A couple of needles, thread, tiny scissors, and a spare button fit perfectly.
  3. Tiny hardware holder
     Nails, screws, washers—no more rummaging through random tins in the garage.
  4. Safety pin storage
     Stop chasing scattered pins in the bottom of your junk drawer.
  5. Toothpick travel case
     Because no one wants loose toothpicks rolling around in their handbag.
  6. Matches + striking strip
     Glue a match striker to the lid and toss it in your camping kit.
  7. Mini first-aid kit
     Band-aids, alcohol wipes, and a few painkillers—all in one waterproof spot.
  8. USB or SD card holder
     Label the lid and keep your data safe and dry.

Craft & DIY Ideas

  1. Bead storage
     Perfect for sorting small amounts by color or type.
  2. Glitter containment
     Finally, a way to store glitter without it taking over your whole craft drawer.
  3. DIY travel paint pots
     A little dab of acrylic in each bottle = no mess on the go.
  4. Mini crayon case
     Snap a few crayons in half and toss them in for road trip fun.
  5. Yarn needle case
     Stop losing your large eye needles in the couch cushions!
  6. Button collector
     Keep vintage buttons or those extras from clothing tags neatly sorted.
  7. DIY air freshener
     Punch holes in the lid, fill with baking soda and essential oils, and tuck into smelly corners.

Gardening & Outdoors

  1. Seed storage
     Keep heirloom seeds labeled and moisture-free between seasons.
  2. DIY watering scoop
     Cut the bottom off and use it to water seedlings gently.
  3. Slug bait traps
     Fill with beer, bury level with soil. Say goodbye to slug-munched lettuce.
  4. Travel spice holder
     Take your garden herbs camping with labeled, sealed bottles.

Travel & Purse Essentials

  1. Earbud holder
     No more tangled cords in the bottom of your handbag.
  2. Travel pill sorter
     Instead of dragging the whole cabinet, portion out what you need.
  3. Hair ties and bobby pins
     A small bottle keeps these sneaky little things together.
  4. Lotion or sunscreen decanter
     Much cheaper (and smaller) than travel bottles from the store.
  5. Jewelry protection
     Pop your rings or earrings in a cotton-padded bottle while swimming or traveling.
  6. Breath mint container
     No more rattling Tic Tac boxes—just sleek and quiet.

Kids, Pets, & Emergency Prep

  1. Pet treats
     Handy for walks or training sessions. Clip to your keychain or leash.
  2. DIY “I’m bored” game pieces
     Write fun challenges on slips of paper and store them for school holidays.
  3. Mini flashlight storage
     Tuck in a tiny torch and a few batteries—great for glove compartments or emergency kits.
  4. Tooth fairy bank
     My kids used to leave the tooth and the bottle under the pillow. Easier for the fairy to find!
  5. Message in a bottle
     Classic beach day fun. Bonus points for sealing it with wax.

A Quick Safety Note

If you’re using old prescription bottles, make sure to remove or cover the label completely—personal info should stay your business. And give each bottle a good wash before repurposing.

There’s something deeply satisfying about finding new life for old things. It’s frugal, clever, and let’s be honest—there’s a certain joy in telling someone, “Oh this? It’s just a pill bottle I upcycled.”

Have you found a genius way to reuse pill bottles? Share it in the comments or tag us @CraftGossip on Pinterest or Facebook—we’d love to see your ideas!