I live in the southwest corner of Missouri, am retired, have 8 granddaughters, love crocheting, crafting, gardening, crosswords/games, reading, and Bible Study.
I have burnt the edges of various items I have crafted by using my electric range with coils. Simply lay the edge a little at a time on a heated coil, if it catches fire simply have a wet sponge to daub it with - makes fantastic burnt edges! ... View related article.
Just a thought - use sand colored paint and mix the sand with it! I have used white paint and mixed sand with it to paint my "snowmen" out of concrete blocks - except the sand darkens it, so I have to spray a coat of white over it - but looks like snow! ... View related article.
I had a lovely climbing pink Queen Elizabeth - it only flowered the first year - I was told by searching online that they won't bloom but once, so hope that isn't the type you have!! I replaced it with the old-fashioned Paul's Scarlett and it blooms all summer long! ... View related article.
To keep your tea fresh, after brewing in HOT boiling water, put a PINCH of baking soda in it before making your iced tea - and it will stay fresh forever! ... View related article.
What a novel idea!! Just the thing to use for table decor for our Valentine Banquet at church! Thank you soooooo much for sharing!!!! ... View related article.
I crochet - so made long vari-colored chains (using 4 different bright colors and LARGE afghan hook) with pompoms on the end for our luggage when we went on our cruise - was very easy to pick out on the racks! ... View related article.
can you give me some basic instructions? I have two graddaughters turning 8 that would LOVE these for summer! What an ingenious idea and thank you so much for sharing!! Please email me: roseoma3@hotmail.com ... View related article.
I made these again this Christmas for my hairdresser - needless to say I had to save a few for myself!! ENJOY!! RUM BALLS Mix: 1/3 c. powdered sugar 1/3 c. rum 3 T. corn syrup 1 T. oleo 1 c. melted semi-sweet chocolate chips
Stir in 2-1/2 c. vanilla wafer crums, and 1 c. chopped nuts - shape into balls. Roll in: 2 T. cocoa and 3 T. sugar, mixed. Store where cool to ripen. ... View related article.
