Hey guys! Thank you for hanging out with me today.
I saw this at a coffee shop -- it's a kit containing a set of stainless steel flatware (fork, knife, spoon) in a carrying case that doubles as a napkin. Isn't this awesome? Use these instead of disposable utensils and help save our planet...TADA!
I was so inspired with the idea, I had to make one myself. Why buy when we can D.I.Y.? But to make it my own, I decided to dye my own fabric.
Did you know that if you boil avocado pits in water, the water turns into a pink liquid? Instant natural dye!
I used white fabric and cut them into rectangles measuring 12 inches by 8 inches.
Then I placed the fabric in the tinted water. I let this simmer on a low flame for about 30 minutes. Then I took the pot off the heat and let the fabric sit in the water overnight. The next day, I took them out of the water, removed the rubber bands, rinsed the fabric, and let them air dry. After ironing, this is what they look like:
I want to showcase them individually, too:
This is the back.
Put the utensils in each slot (chopsticks or a reusable straw can also be included).
Roll it and secure with a ribbon closure...TADA!
I got to use avocado pits to make natural dye and I'll be bringing my own reusable utensils whenever I can. Score for the planet!
If you want to learn how to extract dye from avocado pits, you'll find a detailed tutorial here. And if you want more of these "blah to TADA!" ideas right in your inbox, please subscribe here.