Reupholster Help!
If you feel a slipcover is too expensive, you could always make one from a set of king-size sheets (look for them on clearance). This could also provide the material you need to recover the couch. The benefit of a slipcover is that theyre washable!
Making a Futon Cover
King-size sheets can be another good option for making slip covers. King-size pillow cases may fit cushions on the back of the couch without any alteration. Find sheet sets on a clearance rack, perhaps also apply coupons to that sale price, and you might end...
Recycle Greeting Cards
We recycle greeting cards by cutting up the pictures to use for gift tags, or cute clip-art to include in photo albums. (Cut out the artwork from wedding cards to dress up your wedding album.)
A Use for Leftover Apples
You can also slice apples very thin, add a little butter and brown sugar, cover and microwave until soft, then serve with granola for instant apple crisp!
A Use for Leftover Apples
Also, you can place an apple, or piece of apple, in a container with brown sugar that has become too hard to use. Cover, and nearly overnight, the apple will completely soften the hardened brown sugar.