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May 5, 2021

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Low Cost Pet Euthanasia Services?I'm looking for a vet or a place were I can take loyal friend and companion, my baby girl, Gypsy. She has been with me 13 years and together we have been through many things. She is a miniature American Eskimo and has had issues with her hair falling out, with scabs and a smell. She has severe arthritis and her back legs just don't give anymore. It's so painful. I am having to pick her up carry her outside for her to relieve herself.

 

The finished leather cord and beads bracelet.

Leather Cord and Beads BraceletWhy spend money on jewelry when you can make it yourself? Leather cord, some pearlescent beads and a little patience and you will get a great bracelet. I really like the combination of leather and pearlescent beads.

 

Fabric Rose Brooch - blue jacquard fabric rose brooch

Fabric Rose BroochNever discard double-sided fabric scraps, even if they are very small. You can use them to make a great rose brooch.

 

Hot glue butterflies in a plant.

Butterfly Flowers Pot Stakes out of Hot GlueDress up your potted plants with these butterflies on stakes. It is very easy to make them, and it will cost you almost nothing. All you need is some hot glue, a piece of baking paper, and a stick.

 

The finished lampshade.

Coordinating Lamp ShadeA couple of months ago, I submitted a reupholstered chaise lounge to this website to put in the den. I had leftover fabric and so I added trim to this plain lampshade to coordinate it with the lounge. They look great together.

 

Fabric Keyboard Cover

Fabric Keyboard CoverI needed a custom-made keyboard cover to protect this keyboard I inherited from my father who passed away in 1998.

 

Completed fabric Easter egg candy pouches.

Fabric Easter Egg Candy PouchI saw this idea in a magazine and decided to make one similar.

 

A plastic Ken doll with a broken neck.

Repairing A Ken Doll?How do I fix my vintage Ken doll's broken neck?

 

The finished concrete soap holder.

Concrete Soap HolderIf you need a soap holder, make one yourself. Cement and pebbles are great for this. You will spend quite a bit of money and get an original soap holder. Of course, you can just stick the pebbles into the cement, but then the tops of the pebbles are unlikely to be on the same level. I came up with the idea of first laying pebbles in a mold, and then pouring cement.

 

The braided ribbon belt.

New Braided Belt From an Old BeltEven if your old belt looks very disgusting, don't rush to throw it away. Use the buckle and double sided satin ribbon to braid a new cute unique belt.

 

The completed flower shelf.

Painted Flower ShelfThis white ceramic shelf didn't look very interesting when we bought it from a thrift store but I knew it had potential! It went from blah to stunning! I used this painting my sister-in-law painted as a basis for the color selection. This is a way to tie in a color scheme.

 

The completed flower arrangement.

Unique Flower ArrangementThis wrought iron basket was a freebie along with some free flowers, so I made a flower arrangement with it.

 

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Dealing with Assassin Bugs?Does anyone know about assassin bugs/kissing bugs. If so, how does a person get rid of them. These are affecting my life terribly. They are paralyzing my feet. Going for every part of my body and if I fight them they attack twice fold. OMG, please if there is someone who knows, please message. Thanks

 

Finished lamp shade.

Champagne Bottle LampshadeBy recycling glass bottles, we help reduce pollution and waste. I like the shape of champagne bottles, this why I decided to use them to create an original lampshade.

 

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The finished Mother's Day card.

Mother's Day CardI saved this empty tea box cardboard package and finally figured out what to make with it, a Mother's Day card! It's sort of like a book and in the empty space, I decided to put a clear cover so I can write notes on the punch out hearts for my mom to read and slid in money as a partial gift!

 

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An old woven rug.

Old Woven Rugs?Hand woven carpets and rugs which are almost 100 yrs old, defines their values and besides the size. How to comprehend the technical aspects of the rugs and know if it was made in bulk or on-demand.

 

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Getting Dye Stains Out of Light-Wash Jeans?My light-wash jeans went through the washer and dryer. Another item bled into my jeans and I did not realize this had happened until they had already gone through the dryer. There are now pink splotches on my jeans. I have tried many home remedies to try and get rid of these dye stains. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to use to get these dye stains out? I am desperate to save my jeans!

 

A figurine in an old fashioned dress.

Vintage Figurine Maker?I am curious if anyone knows who this artist is? It resembles a Florence but has a personal name "Margie 1949" in gold inside.

 

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What Size Loaf Pan to Use?What size loaf does this recipe make? My breadmaker can make 1, 1 1/2 and 2 lb loaves. Also, that's a LOT of sugar - I'm diabetic, so can I use an alternative?

 

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How to Remove a Stuck Recessed Light Bulb?I have a very high ceiling. I am trying to change out the bulb with a light bulb tool. The entire fixture just spins with the light bulb. How can I get just the light bulb to turn?

 

An open steamer trunk.

Value of Steamer Trunk?I wanting to sell this but I have no idea what it is worth or what it's even called. Please help me, I need some background information on this item so I can sell it.

 

An old Ford truck.

Finding A Bench Seat for a Truck?Does anyone know where I can get a decent bench seat for cheap for my 1984 F250?

 

A porcelain doll in a box.

Value of Porcelain Doll?I don't know how long I had this genuine fine bisque porcelain doll for but I found it in the basement and was wondering how much I could sell it for in this market.

 

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