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Elaine D.

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Very intricate metal design with handle on back.

Metal Stamps?
They are so beautiful. I would hang them on a wall as they certainly are a work of art. I don t know the size but if you feel they are too small mount them on a larger piece of wood or use an open frame. Let everyone enjoy them and it will be a good conversation...

 

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Grey Hair Doesn't Hold Color?
Try another salon. There are things to be done that they apparently are not addressing. You might even have to have color applied and then highlights done in order to cover the gray strands that show up. You can maintain it with root touch ups and highlights...

 

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Fixing a Bad Dye Job?
Stop messing with your hair as now its damaged and it will only get worse. Go to a qualified beautician and go to her more than once as youre dealing with chemicals and sometimes the outcome isnt to your liking the first time. With all the crazy hair styles...

 

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Cleaning Your Hair Dryer for Longer Life
My daughter uses her shop vac at least once a month on our hair dryer and that seems to keep it in good condition.

 

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Glitter Fell Off of Dress?
I think you just might save the day with a bit of fabric glue lightly brushed on the areas where the glitter is gone. Use extra fine glitter and gently dust it over the glue and let it dry. This just might work but of course when wearing any garment the glitter...

 

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Cranberry Mayonnaise?
I ve never had it but I would try making it with a bit of canned whole cranberries. Mix a little mayo and the berries and sample it for sweetness. You can adjust the taste, if not I would just put a thin layer of canned cranberries and then the mayo on the...

 

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Pineapple Angel Food Cake
Had this recipe from Weight Watchers about 20 years ago and its still good and really low cal when youre on a diet.

 

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Removing Dye from Skin?
Im wondering why you arent wearing gloves. Im also a beautician and would much rather work without gloves, but I find it necessary to keep my hands and nails looking decent. Gloves are a protection for both you and the client.

 

Boy in red Shirt Making Bloop

Summer Fun: Making Bloop
Anytime you do a craft like this with a young child youre making memories and thats a good thing. Make a mess and have a great time, thats what life is all ab out.

 

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Use Paper Cutter To Clip Coupons
Ive also used childrens or small craft clothes pins as they are also very inexpensive.

 

Full photo of Angry Birds cake.

Angry Birds Cake
Love your cake...a true artist. Ive tried to work with fondant but have trouble rolling it. Is there some tip or secret that would help me? Ive bought the box of fondant at the craft stores but it was so hard and zapping it in the micro according to directions...

 

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Decorating Cardboard Boxes for Use in Church?
How about using wallpaper to cover the boxes? You can usually get the old wallpaper books at paints stores and use several patterns that blend to make attractive boxes. You can also cover them with fabric dipped in a product called Petal Porcelain and it will...

 

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Craft Projects Using Pringle Cans and Medicine Bottles?
I use the pringle boxes to store my paint brushes. I decorate the box and it stores the brushes nicely. The bottles from the meds are used to store beads and other craft items. I also wash the little bottles and put condiments into them when making my daughters...

 

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Removing Anti-slip Bathtub Decals?
Didnt like the look of ours after only a year with a new bath tub. We tried bleaching but that didnt really make it bright again. Ive been buying those pretty clear bath mats that look like stone, very decorative and it covers it up and looks clean. I change...

 

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Canning Soup Containing Cabbage?
I always add cabbage to my veggie soup even when I make my WW version without any meat. It really adds a lot to it. If I dont have a head of cabbage I just buy a small bag of shredded cabbage (cole slaw) and add some of that.

 

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Freezing Bananas
I mash the bananas and pack them in zip lock bags. 1 cup each so when Im ready to bake the banana bread were all set to go!

 

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Determining the Value of Old Records?
I didnt sell the vinyls instead I painted on them and made them into beautiful clocks. You can purchase the clock works at craft stores and they are very easy to assemble. If you dont paint you can cut out photos of the family, black and white are great and...

 

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Recycling Pill Bottles?
I use the old pill bottles for beads, sequins and other craft projects, they are great little containers and make my craft room a much neater place.

 

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Cleaning Silver Jewelry?
No problem, just dip them into silver cleaner. It is very simple. To keep my silver from tarnishing, I wrap them in Saran wrap.

 

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Skillet Pillsbury Rolls and Biscuits
I melt the butter, add brown sugar and nuts and put the rolls on top and into the over that way I have my pecan rolls and I can enjoy them with a nice cup of tea or coffee. When I have to have sweets and theres nothing else in the house this does the trick...

 

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Fixing Dents in Lampshades?
A wide piece of ribbon or fabric will do it and change it completely! If you really want a new and gorgeous lamp shade take the fabric and dip it into Petal Porcelain and hand drape it on the shade. It makes a very interesting shade. Let the creative muscle...

 

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Freezing Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup?
I cool it and freeze it with the noodles in it and its delish! You can freeze it without the noodles or freeze the noodles in a separate container, Ive done it both ways and its been fine.

 

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Use Outdated Seeds In Craft Projects
I use the seeds when Im making home made paper. I make greeting cards that can be enjoyed an d then planted.....so much fun to watch them sprout!

 

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