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Pioneers Use, Reduce, Re-cycle, and Reuse in McCord and southern Saskatchewan
Location: Southern Saskatchewan Prairies

 
Metal cans were used and reused.
19 of 41 		An old can used for a plant pot.
20 of 41 		Ornate candle holder made from tin cans.
21 of 41 		A trunk was used and reused
22 of 41 		An apple box was a great place to play.
23 of 41 		Making a spool tractor.toy
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Bisque dolls with hand knit accessories
25 of 41 		Homemade dolls were made of scraps of cloth. Yarn doll and Red Riding Hood doll.
26 of 41 		Clothes pin dolls
27 of 41 		Corn husk dolls were made of natural corn leaves.
28 of 41 		A powder puff doll.
29 of 41 		Fancy cloth put on the cream separator to make it attractive and to keep insects out.
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Loom used to weave rag rugs
31 of 41 		Detail of woven rag rug
32 of 41 		The sun and wind were used to dry clothes.
33 of 41 		Wool was reused to make new blankets .Socks were knitted .
34 of 41 		A homemade cotton dress enhanced by embroidery and ruffles.
35 of 41 		Paper flowers were made for festive occasions and tto brighten winter days.
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