What to do with leftover plastic slats

Carol
by Carol
Has anyone found a creative solution for the excess plastic slats left over from installing window blinds?
  16 answers
  • Diana Haines Diana Haines on May 20, 2016
    Depending on how many there are and how flexible. Cut and weave into a trellis. Seems it could be used outside. Also, could cut into shorter slats and glue edges together, glue ribbon to hide corners and make bottom and use to put flower pots in. I find when I have something I want to use not toss, I walk around my yard and just picture the thing I have being used in different ways.
  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on May 20, 2016
    Use them as plant markers in your garden.Just cut to size and use a permanent marker.
  • Joyce Hochsprung Joyce Hochsprung on May 20, 2016
    I use them for labeling plants.
  • Carol Carol on May 20, 2016
    I don't have a garden yet, but that's a great idea. Thank you!
  • Carol Carol on May 20, 2016
    I have a ton from six windows that are super short, but 72" long. I like the idea of weaving. I don't have a trellis, but it has sparked some other projects I could do. Thank you Diana!
  • Carol Carol on May 20, 2016
    Thank you Janet!
  • Cathy Bailey Cathy Bailey on May 21, 2016
    glue them side by side on a can, flower pot etc. Then paint and stain to give a wood look or paint a bright color.
    • Carol Carol on May 22, 2016
      @Cathy Bailey I'm going to do that! Thank you for a fun idea.
  • Marlene Haigh Marlene Haigh on May 21, 2016
    I took eight slats attached them together in the middle to form a snowflake and spray painted sliver with glitter. Hung them on my porch for xmas
    • Carol Carol on May 22, 2016
      @Marlene Haigh I see my Grandchildren and I are in for some crafting! Thank you Marlene
  • K bain K bain on May 21, 2016
    you could donate them to a local church or school for the children to paint and make book marks out of then.
  • Jennie Lee Jennie Lee on May 21, 2016
    Not very creative, but I've always kept several extras--it's not hard to replace ones that get damaged. Also, keep in mind that not that long ago, these contained lead.
  • Barbara Gauger Barbara Gauger on May 21, 2016
    I cut them up and use a sharpie to identify plants in the garden and seed starter flats.
  • Carol Carol on May 22, 2016
    Great Idea. Thank you!
  • Carol Carol on May 22, 2016
    Good Idea. I will save a few. Didn't know about the lead. These are plastic, but thanks for the heads up.
  • Carol Carol on May 22, 2016
    Thank you for taking the time to share your good idea!
  • Daw3000588 Daw3000588 on May 23, 2016
    That really is a great idea Barbara Gauger!!!
  • Janice Forget Janice Forget on May 25, 2016
    use them when re-painting your baseboards, nice clean edge and a great carpet protector