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May 11, 2022

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Hibiscus flowers made from gum paste.

Hibiscus GumpasteEverybody wants to have the best looking cake. Since it's summer season in my country, I get a few demands of tropical or summer themed cakes. Today I'm gonna show you how to make realistic hibiscus flower gumpaste, beginner level.

 

The completed newlywed clothespin magnet.

Newlywed Fridge MagnetI saw this cute idea online and thought I would make one as a "gift topper" with a few recipes clipped to it. The gift was a waffle maker, so I attached some waffle recipes under the clip.

 

A cooling rack full of baked muffins.

Two Grain Raisin MuffinsThese are dense and will satisfy your hunger and keep you full. They are very healthy and freeze well.

 

The completed bear with a bow.

Simply Stuffed BearsI am making these for a charitable donation to a local police station to give to children who may be facing a traumatic situation. They are simple to make and you can use small scraps of fabric and ribbon and a little stuffing, so they are inexpensive. Just requires your time.

 

Fresh Beef Spring Rolls with dipping sauce.

Fresh Beef Spring RollsFresh herbs, beef, and a tasty dipping sauce make this dish delicious. This is a recipe we love to do in our family. We bring a portable stove to the table and cook the beef right there. It makes it a fun experience and is delicious to boot.

 

A glove turned inside out next to a right side glove.

Left Hand Glove Turned Into A Right Hand GloveI use rubber gloves when I wash dishes and I wear the right hand glove out before I do the left hand glove. I save the left hand glove and when the next right hand glove gets a hole in it and I have two left hand gloves, I turn one inside out and immediately have another right hand glove.

 

A decorative tassel.

Identifying a Tassel?This was a gift to my mother from my aunt, but not sure what it is or what it is for? Does anybody know anything about this?

 

Sticking labels together to dispose of them.

How to Dispose of Mailing LabelsThis is a tip for those that don't put their name and address in the trash. We get lots of free mailing labels in the mail. When I have an excess, I pull them off, a bunch at the time, and roll them up sticky side out. The name and address are hidden, and they are ready to go in the trash. I think it would be almost impossible to get them untangled.

 

A stuffed animal wrapped around a vase.

Stuffed Animal Wrapped Flower VaseThis is so easy and takes so little time, but really adds to a vase of flowers.

 

A batch of homemade muffins.

One Bowl Muffin RecipesAlthough many baking recipes call for a separate bowl to mix the wet and dry ingredients, it can be easier to dirty just one bowl. These recipes can be mixed up quickly and baked into delicious treats.

 

The clipboard gallery wall.

Clipboard Gallery WallIf your kid is anything like mine, there is a slew of artwork being made each day. I wanted a way to display my child's art in a way that could be easily changed. This is the solution I came up with. I wanted to be able to have both verticle and horizontal pieces of art, so I got two sizes of clipboards so that art would be contained within the parameters of the clipboard. I added some patterned contact paper to some of the clipboards to add interest and also painted the clips black to match. In retrospect, I don't think the contact paper was needed, as I am sure these will always be full.

 

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Identifying Glass Lamps?Can anyone tell me about these lamps? The base is glass, just wondering if it may be Murano glass and also any idea on year? Thank you.

 

A tray of baked plantains.

Healthy Baked PlantainsA starchy relative to the banana, these healthy treats are easy to make.

 

Using a Tarp for Yard Cleanup

Use a Tarp for Yard CleanupWe cut the pampas grass and used a small light weight tarp for cleaning up the clippings. After putting it on the tarp, I tied the bottom ends of the tarp together in a loose knot, then tied the other end to give me a good grip to drag it. It took 3 trips and the tarp worked great for dragging the heavy clippings to the brush pile. It was easy to roll them off after I untied the ends.

 

A black dog in a field of daisies.

Cane Corso PhotosThe Cane Corso breed is a type of Italian mastiff. These dogs were bred to work livestock or as guard dogs but can make good pets as long as they are given lots of exercise and space.

 

A John Deere backhoe.

Model of John Deere Backhoe?Anyone have any idea what model of John Deere backhoe this is? I am trying to get parts for it and there is no serial numbers or anything else on it.

 

A fabric drawstring backpack.

Drawstring BackpacksI made these for a charity who gives backpacks filled with various items to cancer patients who are children.

 

Ingredients for vegan tuna salad.

Vegan Tuna SaladI am finding beans full me up better than meat, poultry and fish. It is healthy and cost-effective.

 

The finished Rope Trivet

Rope TrivetI needed a trivet to go with a lot of my placemats and dishes and found this idea.

 

The completed foam bunnies.

Foam Dice BunniesCover and decorate foam dice with balloons to make a cute and easy bunny. In winter, use white balloons and make them into snowmen.

 

A before and after of the painted cork board.

DIY Geometric Painted Cork BoardWe've had these cork boards up in the basement forever and I felt like they needed a little facelift, so I gave them just that. 

 

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Value of Reel Mower?I want a value for a 3 hp Craftsman reel mower Model # 328-375203.

 

A textured wallpaper in an off white color.

Identifying Anaglypta or Lincrusta Wallpaper?This beautiful historical paper was used for the wainscoting for our 1890s brownstone, built in center city Philadelphia originally as a convent. Unfortunately, our adjoining neighbor's roof leaked, leaving a 2'x3' section to repair in a really obvious place at the top of the 1st-2nd floor stairwell.

 

A painting of a tree in a yard.

Identifying an Artist?This painting was given away at my work, an assisted living community. I'd love to know who the artist is and if it's a person related to the previous resident or if it was just bought. I love this painting and will lovingly keep it but Id like to more about the artist if possible.

 

A small stuffed brown dog.

Identifying a Stuffed Dog?I've had this plush since my mom had gotten it for me some time around/after 2008 and I've been curious about where it's from for a while now. The tag is all worn out from how long I've had it and I've searched everywhere from vague searches such as "little brown dog toy" to typing random brands along with it and haven't seen any remotely close to it. If anyone can help, I'd really appreciate it because of how important this guy is to me.

 

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