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July 12, 2017

I often work with buttons and beads. Pouring them out into a bowl or cup just takes up more room on the small work table. So yesterday, I decided to make a sorting space where I can see and sort tiny things without having them roll off onto the floor. My feet and vacuum are happier for it.

Sorting Buttons or Beads - buttons in top lid

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Crocheted Hanging Dish Towels - fall towels
Crocheted Hanging Dish TowelsWhen I was a young girl my aunt always had one of these hanging on the stove and fridge. I use the whole towel; some like to cut it in half, but it looks nice with the whole towel. I only use 100% cotton yarn. I use Sugar and Cream crochet thread.

 
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Wrapped Chocolate Party Favor - wrapped candy favor
Wrapped Chocolate Party FavorTurn an ordinary pack of Ferrero Raffaello chocolates into a delicate little party favor. This party favor will be great for a ladies' tea party, and can also be used as a small gift for a kitchen tea or baby shower. Here is how to make this party favor.

 
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A collection of paint brushes of different sizes.
Stop Bristles from Falling Out of Paint BrushesSometimes when I'm painting crafts and whatnot, the bristles of my paint brushes will fall out. I know the easiest way to fix this is to get better quality brushes, but since I don't want to completely waste the ones I have, I have a little trick to temporarily help with the bristles.

 
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Using Old Cooking Containers As Planters - strainer painted white and planted with geraniums
Using Old Cooking Containers As PlantersOften we have old pots that no longer serve their purpose for cooking. This is due to many reasons such as rust, burned, Teflon damage, etc. Instead of throwing them away, just upcycle them into decorative planters.

 
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Toothbrush Rag Rug - pink and purple rug
Toothbrush Rag RugIt is about the 15th rag rug I have made. I've gotten lots of comments on this one.

 
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Heart Shaped Paper Chain - hand holding a short length of heart shaped paper chain links, connected
Heart Shaped Paper ChainMaking a paper chain is a fun and satisfying craft which all children, and adults too, love to do on special occasions.

 
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Hexagon Popsicle Stick Shelves - two finished shelves on the wall
Hexagon Popsicle Stick ShelvesThis one is fun and easy to make. It is a great project for younger kids as well.

 
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Upcycled Cake Plate - plates glued to glass candle sticks
Upcycled Cake PlateIf you break a glass candle stick; what to do? You take an old plate and use the Gorilla Glue for glass and glue the candle stick onto the bottom of the plate. Now you will have a pretty cake plate. I got the idea for this when I wanted to make gifts for the parents in my pre-school for Christmas.

 
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Quick Bookmark for Book Club Members - colorful flower bookmark in a book
Quick Bookmark for Book Club MembersIf you have ever joined a book club, you will know that the first time getting together might be a bit awkward, as the members do not know one another yet, and the conversations might seem a bit strained. Here is an easy craft to use as an introductory exercise to get the book club going!

 
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Mess Free Painting for Kids - Ziploc bag filled with paint
Mess Free Painting for KidsA fun way to use paint without the mess is putting the paint in a Ziploc bag. Make sure the Ziploc bag is securely closed all the way and to not use too much paint.

 
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Homemade Wooden Kindle Stand
Homemade Wooden Kindle StandMy husband enjoys using the Kindle we received for Christmas. He likes to sit at the table and look at it while drinking his coffee or after finishing a meal.

 
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A newly repaired pair of pajama pants.
Replacing the Elastic Waist on Pajama PantsThe waist elastic on my pajama pants is now loose and they fall down. The pajama pants themselves are still in good condition, so instead of tossing the pajamas out, I added new elastic!

 
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Use Caulk Tube as Substitute for Toilet Paper Tube in CraftsI was doing an organizer that would incorporate using TP tubes. I was concerned that cardboard would not hold up well. So, looking around I found some empty caulking tubes my husband was getting ready to pitch. The diameter was perfect.

 
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