We all probably have at least one Sharpie marker in our homes, maybe more, and I bet many of us haven’t thought about all of the different and fun uses for them. We all probably have one or two uses for a Sharpie and that’s about it. We have lots of colors, sizes and types in my house. In my house we actually use a Sharpie for a lot of things – some normal things and some surprising things.  Because my kids are swimmers, we now think first of swimming when we see a v. At competitions, the swimmers write their event information on their arms or legs with a Sharpie marker because it doesn’t wear off. We also use a Sharpie marker for many of the reason listed below.

Permanent marks
This is probably the most common use for a Sharpie marker. If you want to mark or label something and have it be permanent, you grab a Sharpie marker. Whether it is labeling clothes, toys, jackets, books, the permanent marking uses for a Sharpie marker are endless.

Wood scratches
This is one of my favorite uses for a Sharpie marker. Wood furniture, floors and other items can get small scratches and nicks very easily. Some people may convince you that you need to refinish or buy expensive products. No way! In most cases you can find a matching Sharpie and cover the scratch quickly, easily and cheaply. Be sure to test the Sharpie in a hidden area of the wood before you use it.

Shoe scuffs
This use for a Sharpie marker is much like using one on wood. When shoes get scuffs that shoe polish won’t cover grab a Sharpie. You can even match colored shoes with a Sharpie marker. It is a great way to extend the life of a favorite pair of shoes. Be sure to test the Sharpie in a hidden area on the shoe before you use it.

Leather scuffs
Just like the other kinds of scratches and scuffs, a Sharpie marker can be used on leather that is scuffed or scratched. We have fixed coats and couches with a Sharpie marker. Be sure to test the Sharpie marker in a hidden area of the leather before you use it.

Easter eggs
This is one of the most surprising uses for a Sharpie marker but I love it! There are food grade Sharpies that are made for using on items you will eat. We picked some up a couple of years ago and use them every year to color Easter eggs. This is such a fun way to decorate the eggs and far less messy than cups of colored egg dye.

Athletes
Like I mentioned before our kids who are swimmers use a Sharpie marker to keep track of events at swim meets. Lots of other types of athletes do the same thing. There are many ways as athlete will use a Sharpie marker.

There are so many more fun uses for a Sharpie marker – we’ll talk about a few more tomorrow. Have a favorite use for a Sharpie? Let us know – we love to hear from you!