New uses for old things

From Real Simple Magazine:

Repurpose an old frame for a vanity tray that’s pretty as a picture. Place a piece of colored paper or fabric inside as a finishing touch.

Forget unruly plastic bags that seemingly regenerate under your sink. An empty tissue box keeps them neatly corralled and ready for use.

A hard plastic soap case is the perfect size to protect a camera stashed in a carry-on bag.

No more worries of camisoles, sundresses, and other slippery garments slipping off hangers when you wrap the ends with rubber bands.

Save a countertop with an old mouse pad turned trivet. (Make sure it has a nonplastic coating.)

Make no-mess pancakes with the help of a ketchup bottle: Pour in batter, then squeeze out precise portions.

Slide bobby pins onto a hem to hold pleats in place as you iron them.

Shower-curtain hooks provide sturdy storage for heavier items, like purses.