It's not just packaging material - bubble wrap proves to be a real all-round talent and is used both in gardening and in the household. Whether as thermal insulation for the greenhouse, as frost protection for car windows or as a replacement for the usual knee pads - the ideas with bubble wrap for outdoor use are extremely versatile. It is also used again and again in the house - for example as insulation for the homemade cool box. And what's more - in the article you will learn how to hang your clothes without wrinkles, how to prevent the feeling of pressure when working with garden tools (scissors, brooms) and therefore avoid annoying bubbles, how to make a funny stamp with the children and even how to decorate a chocolate cake using bubble wrap .
Ideas with bubble wrap – craft with the children
Instead of the children getting bored in the bad weather, you can spend a pleasant hour doing crafts together. Make a stamp out of bubble wrap! For the craft project you will need the following materials: bubble wrap, watercolors, painting mats and, if desired, various coloring pictures. First create a template (preferably in a circle shape) and use the template to cut out 3-4 circles from the bubble wrap.
Leave thatChildren then paint with a brushApply to the bubbles of the foil. Then press the stamp you have made onto the coloring picture. Carefully remove the stamp and allow the watercolors to dry out. By the way, you can also spice up old blankets, pillowcases, etc. with this stamp and acrylic paint.
Another idea (at least for children aged six and over) is to practice using a hammer in a playful way. Attach bubble wrap to the garden table or terrace with adhesive tape and give the child a hammer. Draw several targets on the foil with a pen and check their accuracy together with the little one. Never leave the child unsupervised, otherwise there is a risk of injury. You also have to expect a lot of noise.
Do you have a family celebration coming up? Make a nice gift together with the little ones. Cover a calendar with bubble wrap - you can mark the past days by pressing on the bubbles. This is said to have a calming effect and relieve you of daily stress. A cool gift idea that comes from the USA - there the fans of the versatileusable packaging materialNow so much that they have even founded fan clubs. It goes without saying that the foil even has a special day there (at the end of January). Creative companies in Japan have now even brought a toy onto the market that successfully imitates the pressing of air bubbles.
The many possible uses in the kitchen
Bubble wrap is also often used in the kitchen. For example as insulation - if you stick the film on glasses or cups, the drinks will stay hot/cool for longer. In addition, the glass surface offers a lot of grip, similar to a thermal cup. Surprisingly, the glasses look quite nice. The only downside – the design is not dishwasher safe. Our tip – you can seal the edge of the glass with special adhesive for glass.
Creative designers behind the ocean have even made oven mitts out of bubble wrap. In any case, you have provided the film with an extra protective layer. An ordinary bubble wrap from the supermarket is therefore less suitable for this purpose and there is a risk of burns.
Have you planned a trip with the children or would you like to bring some delicious cookies with you to the parents as a gift? Then the bubble wrap comes to the rescue - carefully wrap each individual cookie - this way they stay cool and the icing doesn't melt on the way. You can also use the film to transport other foods - vegetables, cheese and fruit in particular stay fresh for longer periods.
A cool box proves to be very helpful, especially when planning a picnic. But you don't have to spend a lot on it - and you can make a cool box yourself out of a cardboard box and bubble wrap, pack the rolls inside and transport them.
Use as a stamp
Would you like to surprise a birthday child and bake and lovingly decorate the cake yourself for the special occasion? First prepare the cake, then let the pastry cool and in the meantime melt the chocolate in a water bath. Cover the cake with the hot icing and then press bubble wrap onto the chocolate. Wait until the glaze hardens and then carefully remove the foil. Complete!
Similar to cakes, you can also add the patterns to clay pots. Buy clay, make the desired vessel and press its surface with the bubble wrap. Carefully remove the foil and follow the manufacturer's instructions to finish the pot - depending on the clay, you will either need to fire the vessel or simply let it dry. You can then paint the finished pot with paint.
More practical ideas for the household
To ensure that your favorite handbag does not lose its shape, it should be stored properly, especially when not in use. Fill the bag with bubble wrap and put it in a bag.
If high boots are filled with bubble wrap, they won't get out of shape so easily and can be easily stored in the shoe cupboard. Particularly important with leather to prevent unpleasant wrinkles from forming.
Anyone who likes to wear trousers to work knows the problem - wrinkles always appear when they are hung up. So that you don't always have to iron in the morning, wrap the hanger bar with bubble wrap (see photo above). This means you can look forward to wrinkle-free clothing and save yourself the effort.
When necklaces are packed while traveling, they are often tied into a ball in the jewelry box. Untangling these is not an easy task - save time and stress by packing the chains neatly and safely. Simply attach the chains to the bubble wrap with adhesive tape at a distance of at least 3 cm and then roll up the bubble wrap. Complete!
Do you have an old chest of drawers with chipped paint that really needs a makeover? The piece of furniture can be spiced up with a stamp made of bubble wrap and wood paint. Let your creativity run wild and create a cheerful ensemble with several colors. A very nice idea for the baby room too.
Use in the garden
Gardening puts a lot of strain on the knees - hobby gardeners should therefore avoid overloading and be gentle on their knees. Do stretching exercises in the garden every 20 minutes, train muscles with daily walks and cycling. With knee pads you can also avoid putting incorrect strain on your knees. The pop film is ideal as a material for knee pads - the air bubbles guarantee your comfort.
Air foil asThermal insulation for the greenhouse: Many exotic plants cannot withstand frost and have to be overwintered in a greenhouse. Hobby gardeners cover the windows with nappy film and seal them in this way. This means that seedlings, frost-sensitive vegetables and herbs, cacti, succulents, ferns, etc. can survive the cold season without any problems.
This is what the greenhouse looks like when it is completely shielded with the film - particularly practical if the windows are leaky. This means you can save on electricity costs for heating.
Compost properly - in winter the compost heap is exposed to snow, rain and wind. If not properly protected from severe weather, the top layer will either dry out completely or rot will form. In addition, the processes slow down due to the low temperatures. The experts therefore recommend wrapping the compost heap with bubble wrap and then covering it with straw.
The pop film not only offers thermal insulation in the garden - the car window, for example, can be protected from frost by the material. And if you're stressed at the wheel, you can simply press in the air bubbles instead of looking at your smartphone. Apparently it has a very calming effect, especially when the car is stuck in a traffic jam.
Drive deer out of the outdoor area - In search of food, wild animals repeatedly come into the garden and destroy bushes, fruit trees and flowers. Numerous home remedies have already been tried, but they all have one thing in common - they only work to a limited extent and then the animals get used to them. It is best for the hobby gardener to combine and alternate several measures. In the USA, many people put bubble wrap on their lawns. Apparently it makes a loud noise when animals step on it. This is supposed to scare the deer.
