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Get Creative this Fall with a Bubble Wrap Halloween Costume

Thursday, October 7th, 2010

This jellyfish Halloween costume is made entirely from bubble wrap.

It never ceases to amaze us how creative people can be with duct tape and bubble wrap. Crafty domestic diva Martha Stewart came up with this idea for a bubble wrap jellyfish costume for Halloween. This costume doesn’t require any sewing, and can be fun for adults and kids alike!

Supplies:
A clear plastic umbrella
White enamel paint or white tape
Large and small bubble wrap
Clear packing tape
Iridescent cellophane
Hot glue and gun

Directions:
1. Open umbrella, and cover any black or metal parts with white paint or tape.
2. Cut strips of large bubble wrap on the diagonal (between bubbles so you don’t cut them).
3. Make 8 long strips by taping the shorter strips together with clear packing tape. Make some strips longer than others.
3. Tape each “tentacle” to the inside rim of each panel in the umbrella.
4. Cut 16 strips of small bubble wrap, each one 22 inches by 5 inches. Shred and twist one long edge of each piece.
5. Cut 8 pieces of iridescent cellophane, each one 22 inches by 5 inches.
6. Sandwich each piece of cellophane between 2 bubble wrap strips
7. Hot glue smooth edges of those pieces to the umbrella spokes.
8. Cut 2 strips of small bubble wrap, 10 inches wide (the length can be as long as you want). Shred long edges.
9. Cut 8 strips of small bubble wrap, and shred one edge of each.
10. Hot glue smooth edges of small strips to the long strip, 4 on each side.
11. Tape the tentacles to the cross spokes at the top of the umbrella.

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Everything You Need to Know About Shipping Photographs

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Use a mailing tube to keep your photos from being damaged during shipping.

Whether your photography is a business or just a hobby, when sending your work to friends, family, or clients, you want to make sure it arrives safely. Here are some tips from Fine Art Nature Photography on how to ship photographs.

If you want to send your photos unframed, there are several options. The best option is to use a mailing tube. First, roll the photo in a piece of interleave paper to protect it from getting scratched. Before placing the photo in the tube, put some crumpled newspaper at the bottom of the tube to cushion the edges from the cap. After sliding in your photo, add more newspaper before fastening the cap on the top. If you would rather keep your photograph flat, a protective envelope, such as a corrugated envelope or a rigid mailer, will work fine. Make sure to stamp or label the envelope with “Fragile” or “Do Not Bend.”

When sending a matted photograph, you will have to use a flat envelope. A bubble mailer works very well, since it provides some cushioning for the mat. For extra protection, you can sandwich the photograph between two layers of cardboard. Use pieces of cardboard that are larger than the matted photo. Put the matted photo into a clear plastic bag, and then tape each corner of the bag to a piece of cardboard, so that it’s in the middle. Then cover it with another piece of cardboard, and tape the two together, and then slide into an envelope.

If you’re shipping a framed photograph, especially one with glass instead of plexiglass, you will need added protection. First, wrap the entire photo in bubble wrap and tape to secure. Next, wrap the photo in a piece of corrugated cardboard, and leave openings at both ends, which you can fill with packing peanuts. Then, put the piece into a larger cardboard box, and fill with peanuts. Make sure to label the package as “Fragile.”

So next time you wish to send out some of your photos, you can rest assured they will likely arrive at their destination safe and sound.

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World Record for Most People Popping Bubble Wrap Recently Set

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Spinners fans recently set the world record for most people popping bubble wrap simultaneously.

According to an article in Baseball Ink, Saturday July 17, 2010 at a Lowell Spinners baseball game in Lowell, Massachusetts, history was made when the World Record for most people popping bubble wrap simultaneously was set during the third inning of the game. The World Record was set to celebrate bubble wrap’s 50th birthday.

As fans arrived at the stadium, they were given a 1×1 sheet of bubble wrap and strict instructions to not pop it until the middle of the third inning. When the third inning came, the Spinners promotional team led a countdown as everyone in the stadium, including players, staff and members of the media. popped bubble wrap for 30 seconds. After the 30 seconds passed, the popped sheets were collected by staff to be counted. The final tally was 3,692 popped sheets, a new world record.

This isn’t the first world record set at a Spinners came. In 2004, the record for the largest game of “Duck, Duck, Goose” was set at the stadium and recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records.

The world record wasn’t the only way the Spinners fans celebrated bubble wrap’s 50th birthday. There was also a bubble wrap covered dance floor where 50-year-old fans danced to 50 cent. Also the 50th fan to enter the stadium won a year’s supply of popcorn when the 50th out of the game was made.

For more information, read the full article at BaseballInk.com.

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More Creative Uses for Bubble Wrap

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Sometimes, it amazes me what you CAN’T do with bubble wrap. This popular packaging material has been used from home insulation to wedding gowns, and it seems people never stop finding new and creative ways to use it. Here are some ideas from DIYLife and Authors Den:

In the Fridge – Using bubble wrap to line the crisper drawers in the refrigerator has several purposes. It will provide some more insulation, and protect any delicate fruits or vegetables you throw in there. Also, if something spills or goes bad, clean up is easy!

On the Table – Making place mats out of bubble wrap makes a cheap…and fun, way to serve your kids meals. You can even paint them to make them more decorative.

For your Cellphone – Don’t want to buy an expensive case to protect your cell phone? Here are some directions on how to make a bubble wrap cell phone case from ArsGeek.

For Halloween – Check out this Bubble Wrap Jellyfish costume from Martha Stewart.

At the Game – Bleachers can be uncomfortable. Take some bubble wrap with you to sit on, so if the game goes into over time or extra innings, you can enjoy it comfortably.

These are just a few of the many ideas out there. Are you creative with bubble wrap? Send us your ideas?

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