This is easy! You can either create a simple puppet using just a couple of permanent markers or you can be a bit more creative and use all sorts of craft supplies.

For example, you could use buttons, gems, beads and embroidery to create a one of a kind puppet set. If you have a bunch of different patterns, use them to create a set of zoo animals.

Anything is possible when you are creative!

This is simple - use them as dusting mitts to clean your tables and other furniture.

Simply put the sock over your hand, spray some cleaner on the palm and dust away!

If you have a bunch of tube socks, you can fill them with sand or kitty litter and use them under your doors to stop the draft from coming in.

You can use all sorts of items to make this fun or to match your decor. For example, a striped sock can be used to make a snake. Plain socks can be decorated to look like cats or dogs. You could possibly just glue a simple random jewel decor or do some embroidery.

EBay is great for everything! Plenty of younger girls pay lots of money now for mismatched socks. There's even a company that sells just that.Also, a lot of dancers will use them for competitions and performances.

If you have a preteen or teenage daughter who likes all of those funky socks like I do and if she happens to lose them frequently, like mine does, you could save them and sell them in lots on eBay. Also, if your lot is a good enough price, you might find some crafty shopper that is willing to buy them for their own use.

The 80's are back. For some reason..

Cut a hole in the toes of mismatched socks large enough to fit 4 fingers (your hand without the thumb) through. Then, cut out a small hole in the side for the thumb and stitch or use some fabric glue around the areas where you cut. Ta-DA! You have a set of funky arm warmers that dance stores and users on eBay charge up to $20 a piece for.

Use some creative decorating and embroidery to spice it up a bit. For example, you could sew lace or sequins or glue feathers or ribbons around the edges. Add some glitter, fabric paint graffiti or rhinestone sparkles for a more personal touch.

Use these in drawers, closets and other areas that get that old, musky smell.

Fill them with potpourri and tie. Smaller socks can be used in drawers and such and longer socks can be tied to hangers to hang in the closet.

These are convenient because once the potpourri smell wears out, you can untie it, wash it, refill it and use it again. 

Buy some cat nip at the store and use it to fill an old sock. You can either simply it, making it easy to reuse or cut and sew it to make it smaller and neater looking.

Use them for mittens for small hands while eating popsicles or other gooey, messy treats. They keep little hands warm and clean and make clean up easier on mom. You can stash them in diaper bags or purses and have clean hands on the go. The normally fold inside out when pulling them off so most of the mess stays inside of the sock and can be thrown in the washer with all of the other laundry instead of adding to the trash with wipes or trying to find a sink, fountain, water bottle, anything.. to wash your messy toddlers hands off.

These are actually really cute. I learned how to make them from my son while he was in preschool years ago.

Depending on how long the sock is, you can make a two or 3 tiered snowman.

Take the sock and fill with beans or rice until you have a nice round bottom, tie or use a rubber band to tie the first tier. Fill again, making the second tier slightly smaller than the first. Tie a second time. If you have enough room, repeat, making the third tier slightly smaller than the second and tie at the top.

Create a face with permanent markers or sew on buttons or other items to make it however you want.

There are plenty of craft ideas that involve socks. Most schools don't have the funding necessary to buy the craft items needed for their classrooms. Save you clean, mismatched socks and donate them to your local preschool, kindergarten or daycare. They will appreciate it, believe me!