Beaded Necklace Using Clothespin Springs
I like clips better than pegs or pins. but try saying clothes clips its a bit of a tongue twister. Maybe laundry clips instead
Paper Bead Bracelet
Oh my goodness - that is brilliant. Its what recycling craft is all about, seeing what you can do with what youve got. You could also use elastic thread if you havent got a fastener
Paper Clip Ribbon Ring
Good idea. You could attach a multitude of different things to this ring instead of a bow. you could also thread your ribbon through the little circles and tie a bow straight onto it
Sorting Socks into Pairs
What a brilliant idea - yes I remember (just about) the days of teeny tiny sock problems
Making a Perfect Bow?
Thankyou - yes I have done all that, but I remember this one being particularly precise and clear
Living Room Paint Color Advice?
Not sure exactly which colour but I think you need something that will bring some warmth and brightness. Maybe pale orange '
Corelle Plate As a Cutting Board
I always use wooden boards ever since I heard that studies show they are the most hygienic https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/bugs-get-the-chop-on-wood/154563.article
Name Ideas for Home Rental Company?
Something rhyming? Fundamental rental. Elemental monumental gentle central mental......
Remembering Granny Rollins
Your Granny Rollins sounds like a beautiful lady. I wish more people were like her. What some people regard as mean is actually generosity and contentment. Most people who lavish their money around do it mostly for praise. Your Granny was obviously content...
Flipflop (Bunny)
Thankyou everyone - yes we put extra hay in his hutch and pile old blankets and newspaper with a waterproof cover over the roof for insulation in the winter.
Use Shower Curtain Rings as Hangers
Just thought I might add that if the rings slide about you can use a velveteen or fabric covered hanger to prevent this happening
Repurposed Garden Seating
Thankyou Pixiedust. Here is the cement mixer seat looking a bit more respectable
Mould and Mildew Spray to Clean Toilet
Thanks for that tip Marcie - will do that and refill the bottle when it runs out
Mould and Mildew Spray to Clean Toilet
Hi realestatemama from across the pond. Thats brilliant to hear. Haha - its always the men in our lives that cause us problems with the toilet seat!
Bagel in a CD Case
You do have a valid point Lilac and thankyou for pointing this out, but considering that not much of the food is in contact with the plastic, that it is only in the container for a few hours and that it is kept cool and certainly wont be heated in the container...
Bagel in a CD Case
Pixiedust7 - you dont need to remove the spindle, just make sure your filling doesnt cover the hole in the bagel
Leave Sugar Out of Cooked Foods
I agree Marty, sugar is unnecessary, fattening, unhealthy and addictive.
What Is This Garden Plant?
A weed is a plant which is either unwelcome or is growing uninvited in the wrong place, so any regular garden plant can become a weed. It depends on how you view this pretty visitor to your garden. I think it is beautiful and we used to grow them on purpose...
Dry Clothing on Hangers
It all depends on what type of hangers you use. I try to use those wide rounded suit hangers for jumper/sweaters to keep them in shape
Alternatives to Fundraising Thermometer?
You could have a blank music score and add notes to it which will show your favourite tune.
Selling Beer and Soda Can Pull Tabs?
You should save the whole cans - food cans too and any other old metal you want to get rid of like saucepans or bent cutlery. Rinse them out and remove any paper labels. Spend a few months saving them up and separate them into aluminium and steel (use a magnet...
Beneful Dog Food Lid Craft Project Ideas?
I have heard of putting clear plastic beads in the bottom of an oven proof pot and melting them in an oven to make sun catchers. There are some safety issues with this obviously but maybe you could do something similar by cutting these lids in small pieces...
Making a Cup and Saucer Bird Feeder?
Thanks for the suggestions. However I forgot to mention that I am in the UK so I dont know US brand names. If anyone could tell me the type of glue these are it would be helpful
Reducing an Image on Cross Stitch Pattern?
The larger the number of holes per inch in your fabric, the smaller your picture will be because you can fit a lot more stitches into a smaller space.
Girls 16th Birthday Party Ideas?
Get the guests to come early with their make-up bags and they can all do each others hair and make-up as a warm up to the party. Then just provide loud music and plenty of pizza and burgers. Maybe have a fashion show where they can strut their stuff up and...
Clothing Label Left Sticky Residue?
Not sure if it will ruin the fabric, but nail varnish remover is usually good for getting rid of stitcky stuff.
Paddlesocks (Khaki/Aylesbury Mix Duck)
Aww - thankyou! She lived in the house when she was a duckling and followed us everywhere but didnt much like water. Now she is living out with our other ducks she is inthe water more than any of them. I will get a picture of her as she is now, sometime soon...
Paddlesocks (Khaki/Aylesbury Mix Duck)
Not very clear (she is very good at camouflage) but here is Paddlesocks all grown up.
Making a Flapper Costume?
The last answer was just what I was going to say. Any straight slightly loose dress with fringing and a headband with a jewel and a feather. Remember this was supposed to be a boyish look, so also wear a bra that will flatten your chest a bit.
Crafts Using Tri-Beads?
You could melt them and make suncatchers. http://feelincrafty.wordpress.com/tag/melted-bead-sun-catchers/
Caring For Long Hair
I am the same, but 25 years ago was the last time I had a trim. I never get split ends any more. I never use conditioner, just malt vinegar for a rinse. I cant find any eco friendly shampoo so I use eco friendly dishwashing liquid. Sometimes instead, I rub...
Ideas for Storing Books
When you come to pare down your books that you consider clutter, here is a nice friendly way of getting rid of them http://www.world-wide-library.com/
UK Substitute for Corn Starch
?
In the UK maize is the corn itself, or corn on the cob, or corn kernels. We also call it sweetcorn when it is off the cob and used as a vegetable. When it is ground to a fine powder that those in the US call corn starch, we call it cornflour. We usually use...
Making Curlicues from Shredded Paper
An instant way of making them curl is to run them between your thumb and the edge of a blunt knife. They will curl instantly.
How to Make a Tiny Bow
Yes - tying a bow that stays straight and has the ends pointing in the right direction has always been a problem for me - thanks for these instructions.
Glue For Napkin Glass Crafts?
Mod podge is just a brand name for PVA glue. It comes in lots of types and brands. For instance white wood glue is a very thick form of PVA and childrens white glue is a more thinned down version. You can buy very large bottles of it cheaply from DIY shops...
