Decorating a VFW Hall for Wedding?
I just did a wedding for my nephew at a fire hall. I took material and cut (tore) into 2 inch wide strips and tied to a clothes line ad hung those from the ceiling for a flowing wall cover. I got the material from a fill a bag fabric outlet. I got 20 pieces...
Buy Sale Clothes Year Round
I do the same with baby clothes to use for showers, because I hate paying full price for gifts. So I can afford to give like 10 outfits for $25. Just went to kohls and bought a bunch of clearance items for the insane price of $2.80 a piece!
Pedestal Dish
You could do this with small plates and use for cupcakes. I saw in Macys 2 Martha Stewart cupcake pedestals for $30, no way would I pay that much for something you can custom make using a plate of moms or grandmoms thanks for the idea.
How Do I Make a Poodle Skirt?
When do you need it by? What size is she? I have 3 in my basement that you can have. They are purple. Please let me know where to send it to.
Getting Free Craft Supplies for Charity Crafts?
I have some supplies. Please supply your address, I will mail to you. kat
Shopping for Small Plastic "Bulbs" for Ceramic...
I have a plastic container full, plain, birds and butterflies. I would be happy to send to you. let me know where. I thought they were beads but when I opened them up to look closer they were the bulbs. I cant use them I will send to you.
Looking for Discount Food Stores Near Reading Pennsylvania?
Affordable pantry in Morgantown BBs in morgantown
Restaurant Policies Regarding Splitting Tips?
Ive worked for restaraunts who charge 18 % and give the staff 15% and keep the 3%. usually the 3-5% goes to the banquet manager for her part in setting up menu, decorating etc. Can you figure out what they quote per person or does it change? Usually it is a...
Free Newsprint for Wrapping Paper
I used the plain paper that came with packages at work this year. I have 35 people to buy and wrap for each year, and I didnt buy any wrapping paper this holiday season.
Scanned Christmas Card Wrapping Paper
how about using the backs of used paper (1 side print-other side your new design) truly recycled
Stocking Stuffer Savings
I shop for stocking stuffers at thrift stores, surplus stores and big lot stores. I look for the 10 cents and quarter items and stock up on those. I put them in a rubbermade tote and collect all year. you would be surprised at what you can accumulate in a year...
Be a Good Sport When Buying for Yankee Swaps
I agree> If youre the one getting the crappy gift--regift it every year. Someone is bound to notice and that will get everyone thinking. Especially if they get that gift
Ideas for Using Deceased Father's Clothing?
I made wreaths from my deceased pappaps flannel shirts. I used a wire wreath form cut 6 x 3/4 strips and tied them to the form. Everyone including the men in our family LOVED them
Caption for Pictures of Children?
girls just wanna have fun You look Maaaarrrv-e-lous darlin simply irrisistable
Wooden Spool and Nails Instructions?
Ahh-the memories. My pap-pap made each of us one--and 40 years later I still have mine. Hes gone now but I smile every time I see it.
Looking For Yo-Yo Patterns?
I made a garland for my tree last year. it took 800 yo-yos. I also sewed buttons in the center (I collect buttons) so no two were alike. I didnt need anything else on the tree except lights. every body loved it. I am also making a quilt--takes about 2500 for...
Saving Magazine Articles?
I paste them into an old journal or spiral notebook. Each is marked crafts, christmas, recipes etc. I also can write comments or tidbits in them
Reuse Silica Desiccant Packets in Packages
I like to use them to keep moisture away from my dried flower containers. Ask family and friends to save them for you.
Where Do the Old Ink Cartridges and Cell Phones Go?
Pet Smart recycles them and gets money back for the adoptees. A couple of our thrift stores have a box for donations, and also schools collect them for money.
Scrap Fabric Wreath
I used all sizes. better to use a variety of sizes. one size seems to not fill out right. I used big scrap then small and kept going like that. also dont do the same color-mix it up--unless you are doing an all white or red and white--etc.
Scrap Fabric Wreath
the shapes were triangles, slivers, rectangles, etc. just imagine a circle cut from a small square. the left over from the circle (yo-yo) is the material I used. alot of it had tails--but that just added to the effect. you can always trim later. I tried making...
Ionic Cell Cleansing Foot Bath?
my sister does this and she has helped alot of people. including a diabetic who was told she would NEVER get pregnant (she got pregnant after 1 detox). i lost 10 lbs after trying every diet in the world (I have ALL the books) so maybe you should think outside...
Funny 30th Birthday Ideas?
How about coins from her birth year, such as 30 pennies from 1977? I did a cup full of 1958 pennies for my sister-everybody was impressed.
Buy Seasonal Toys on Clearance
I bought toys right after Christmas for upcoming birthdays. I found a barbie-type doll named Kennedy for $5.00. (my nieces name is Kennedy) Everybody was wowed at her birthday party. I also got Kelly dolls for other nieces for $5.00. I keep a gift tub in the...
Reuse Old Carpet and Area Rugs
I added a braided border to an old rug that was still in good shape and I get many compliments on it
Saving Too Many School Papers?
I took pictures of all her artwork and arranged in a photo album-or you could yse the pictures in a scrapbook using some of her art work
Look For Stationery At Thrift Stores
Our local thrift stores have cards for 35-40 cents. In one store-they stock them on Wednesdays. The selection is the best-so try to chat up the lady doing the stocking. She might let you into the newest arrivals. Also good are homemade by local artists. One...
Buying Water Pitchers?
How about your local fire company. Ours rents out their space-and has many supplies for the parties. Know someone on the auxillary? or become a member and they might let you use them for free.
Crafts Using Formal Dresses?
how about making gift sacks or bags. Too much waste with paper and they can be used year after year and also a part of the gift.
Homemade Christmas Cards?
how about a Christmas tree using ribbon for the branches. Just cut ribbon in graduating sizes and glue onto a straight line. Embelish with buttons
Decorating an Antique Rocking Horse?
You could dress it up for each season or each month like those geese you see outside, rain jackets, santa hat, bows for mane in different ribbons
Using Polar Fleece for Curtains
I just read in mother earth news-you can take bubble wrap the size of your window-spray the window with water and place the bubble wrap on wet window. Itll stay put. Leave up all winter, take down in summer reuse next year.
