Use Old Magazines As A "Step Stool"
Very Simple! Just take out the staples (if there are any) and fold the double page top to bottom and then in 1/2 and 1/2 again until it is the height you want (I like mine to be an inch to inch and 1/2) and roll them.
I like it better to fold all the pages first then secure them with small tabs of tape or glue.
When you are finished, secure the end. Add a cord if you like so it can hang in the kitchen pantry or on the back porch where you know they will always be!
I made 2 of them today for this purpose and one is a little smaller around than the other so when I stack them for added height, they are more stable! Better than having to lug out the step stool for just one thing!
Source: This method of paper crafting was originally seen by me as a magazine bowl where the paper strips are done the same way !
By Melody_yesterday from Sedalia, MO
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RE: Use Old Magazines As A "Step Stool"
sbb1: our phonebook here isn't quite an inch thick - it wouldn't be much use!
But I'm glad someone knows what I am talking about!
Post by melody_yesterday
RE: Use Old Magazines As A "Step Stool"
add a cord or ribbon around the outside edge of these to hang somewhere handy.Make the top one (if you need to use 2) a little smaller than the other.
Post by melody_yesterday
RE: Use Old Magazines As A "Step Stool"
good idea, and I am glad to hear that you secure them because magazines can be slick a bit and you can fall as they do slide. I guess because of the texture of the paper. I would probably use tape as you suggested, but maybe like duct tape to really secure it and give it some traction. I used to use an old phone book, and after some time it would just slide, tape would've prevented that. Thanks for the tip.
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