Suggestions for Library Crafts?
Cute site. Found several good ideas that might work. Thank you for helping me out.
Suggestions for Library Crafts?
Follow several of these sites but you gave me some new ones to check out. Have done several crafts using ModPodge and have followed FaveCrafts for a long time. Looking forward to checking out the new sites for some fresh ideas. Thank you.
Suggestions for Library Crafts?
Thanks for the suggestions. Painted rocks was a craft I taught back before Covid sent me to doing video classes. It was a big hit. Soap making is on my list but I want to do that as an in-person class, too, so they can make-and-take the results. Have done several...
Suggestions for Library Crafts?
Thanks for the ideas. I was doing a quilt block of the month in 2020. Maybe for 2021 I can do the jar idea. Always liked those myself. Not sure I have one for bread but I will find one (or 2, or a dozen or so!). Used to make and sell candies so that is also...
Suggestions for Library Crafts?
Terri, you are fortunate to have such a ready source for book materials. Book folding has always been very popular when we do it at the library. We even have projects for all of our age groups. Several of the students have gone on to do some complicated projects...
Suggestions for Library Crafts?
Have done this but the most popular was the large heart, followed closely by the linked hearts. Some day, when there is nothing else going on in my life, I want to tackle some of the books folded to make village houses. Would be a great holiday display. Again...
Suggestions for Library Crafts?
Cute ideas. I havent taught a hand-sewing class in a while and almost everyone has a needle and thread at home so they could follow along. I have taught machine sewing classes starting with a pillowcase. I could scale that down to the little bags. The animal...
Suggestions for Library Crafts?
Empty cans have been in my craft supply kit for a long time. Most recently made luminaries by freezing water in the cans then using a nail to punch holes in a design. Add a candle and you have a cute decoration. Also recently did bird feeders for small birds...
Suggestions for Library Crafts?
Thanks Grannie for the ideas. I personally havent done any decoupage for years but used to enjoy it. That would be an easy one to demo on camera, too. With so many people into journals and scrapbooking it may be time to revive my very rusty skills. For some...
Comforter Color Advice?
A deep gold color with or without a subtle pattern, possibly in maroon, would be a good color to use with the maroon. This is a classic combination. Accent with pillow shams and accents using all 3 colors.
Bandage Stuck to Scab of Wound?
Thanks for the info on QuickStop; I will be sure to pick some up. The bandage had only been on for less than a day but the scab had set and to pull it off would have reopened the wound. At this point the bandage has been trimmed away as much as possible and...
Bandage Stuck to Scab of Wound?
After soaking the bandage and wound daily or every other day for about a week the bandage, which had been trimmed away as much as possible, floated off in the soak (alternated epsom salt bath and peroxide bath). The wound also looked great after 8 days and...
"Beachy" Real Estate Company Name?
Sand Dollar Sales/Rentals or if there is a particular shell that washes up in your area use that instead of sand dollars to make your name special to the area.
Name Ideas for a Nursery School?
What about a play on your initials; something like Traditionally Teaching Toddlers or Tirelessly Training Tykes. The Traditional sets up the British style and ideology, Teaching or Training will equate with the learning aspect and not just babysitting, and...
Growing Hair Faster?
My mother always told me to have your hair grow faster, cut or trim it during the new moon. May be an old wives tale but have done this for years and do it with my kids and their hair grows like a weed. (I try to trim my son during the full moon around the...
Inexpensive Acne Treatment?
Go to the pharmacy or dollar store and buy a bottle of witch hazel and a bag of cotton balls or cotton pads (I prefer the pads). Morning and night, after washing your face with a regular cleanser or gentle soap, PAT (not rub) face, chest, and arms dry then...
Cleaning Business Name?
What about Kitchener Kleaners? With your town name being so close to kitchen (and that being a room that always needs cleaning!) it might work. If you dont like that, with or without the alliterative spelling, why about My Elbow Grease, or just Elbow Grease...
Use Leftover Candle Wax for Firestarters
I also use the cardboard egg cartons but I put some sawdust into the compartments before adding the wax (hubby does woodwork so we always have an ample supply! Could used shredded paper too but I worry about the inks if used indoors - I am sensitive to odors...
Using Paper Towels for Drying Dishes?
For dish towels to become more absorbent they need to be washed first, without softener in either the washer or the dryer (sheets). When first purchased, they have starches and finishes on them from the manufacturer and these prevent them from soaking in the...
Party Food Ideas?
What about the standard weenie roast idea. Get some long sticks or buy the long metal roasting forks (Walmart camping section) and get some hot dogs and marshmallows (and graham crackers & chocolate bars for Smores). To shake it up a bit, try some of the fancy...
Game Ideas for Red Hat Luau Birthday Party?
Thank you for the great suggestions. Everyone was greeted at the door with a silk lei (from Dollar Tree) and a name tag with their name in Hawaiian (found a website that listed the translations that I used.) We ended up doing a type of Family Feud game with...
Brother Sewing Machine Not Feeding Fabric?
Have you checked to make sure you have not accidentally switched off the feed dogs? My machine has a switch that you turn to lower the feed dogs for free motion sewing. Check your manual or on-line manual to find yours if you are not familiar with the switch...
Craft Ideas for Fabric With Dollar Sign Print?
My first thought was fabric wallet or coin purse. Back the fabric with interfacing to stiffen it a bit and make it stronger. Also, what about using it on homemade cards for graduation, birthday or other event where money or gift cards are being given as a gift...
Ice Maker Not Dispensing Ice?
Join the club! Have been having this problem for awhile myself. I have found that the shelf-tray that sits over the ice bin is often the problem. If it gets pushed all the way back to the ice maker it prevents the metal arm from full motion and stops the ice...
Name for Interior Design Firm?
Some Suggestions: Custom Settings, Conceptual Specials Alternate words for S: Surroundings, Site(s), Scene, Spot, Space(s), Studio, Shape(s) / Special, Singular, Select(ed), Scheme(s), Suggestions, Strategy Alternate words for C: Classic, Classy, Cozy, Curious...
Healthy School Easter Treat?
What about making a different healthy dip to go with the veggies, pretzels, etc.: hummus (gabanzo/chickpea spread) is a favorite with lots of kids I know and it adds some protein to the snack. If you feel adventurous, eggplant dip, or squash dips can be tasty...
Sharpening Pinking Shears?
You bet! I have the same pair of pinking shears I stole, ahem, permanently borrowed, from my mother when I left for college 30+ years ago. My mother had had them for 20 years before that. They have been used for fabric, paper, lightweight cardboard and even...
Choosing a Baby Name?
Sounds familiar. When I was expecting my husband and I set up some ground rules that we both did agree on. Our rules were: no names of anyone we knew, no names from the bible (had a lot of those already in the family), only traditional spellings but non-traditional...
Can I Serve Banana Splits in Paper Hot Dog Boats?
Thanks for all the input. Did get some sample paper boats and they held up pretty well for anywhere from 5 minutes to about 15+. It was very individual and they were all the same company, too. This might work well for a kids party where they inhale the food...
Keep Flag From Fraying
I am confused about the rolling it up several times. Do you mean that you lay the cord on the edge of the flag fabric then roll the fabric around the cord to encase it and then stitch it down? Or is it something else. Thanks.
Remedy for Stinky Feet?
Check the type of socks you wear. My husbands foot odor was eliminated when we switched him to cotton socks. After experimenting he can wear socks that are at least 80% cotton mixed with other materials but not more than 5% nylon. Spandex doesnt seem to be...
Iron Leaks Black Liquid Onto Clothes?
I only used distilled water in my iron and never have a problem. Got spots like you mention once after using an iron in a hotel room to press a shirt. I assume it was because only tap water was available.
Funny 40th Birthday Game Prizes?
A new designer outfit = a yard of fabric, spool of thread and hand needles; new mixer for the kitchen = wooden spoon; bouquet of flowers = dead roses or just stems (? not great but all I could think of); set of living room furniture (bed room, dining room) = miniatures...
My Frugal Life: Ways To Live On Less
Irene, you mentioned that you do not use coupons when shopping. Since you have internet, go to the websites for brands that you purchase and like. Give them comments and frequently, they will send you coupons often for $1 off or sometimes even free. They so...
One Size Doesn't Always Fit All
Brava! You are living my when we retire dream. My little town will have to have a great library. Even though I can get e-books galore, for me, the feel, smell, and look of a book is important and I just cant afford to add to my already huge collection. Hubby...
Embroidered Rose
I think your rose is great. If you, or anyone else, wants to pursue free machine embroidery with a regular sewing machine, a couple of web sites to get you started are listed below. Try used bookstores for older books on embroidery by machine that were put...
Embroidered Rose
Loret asked for more websites. Google free machine embroidery (FME) and you will find lots of hits with designs, tips etc. You can narrow the search by adding what you most need to the initial search FME designs, FME patterns, projects, tips, etc. Happy hunting...
Making a Lollipop Tree?
Thanks for your suggestions. What I ended up doing was getting an orange traffic cone (donated by the city public works dept.) and using spray paint in a medium/dark green to color the cone portion. The base I painted white. (Be sure to do this in warm weather...
Organizing a Church Dinner Party?
For decorations, visit the Dollar Store in the teacher section to see if there are flags of the nations borders for bulletin boards. Use this to frame a large world map. Then use stickers or self-stick marker tabs (the ones that look like a small arrow) to...
Inexpensive Facial Toner?
Witch Hazel! Been using it for decades and have now introduced my 15 year old daughter and 13 year old SON to this great product. It is inexpensive, readily available, easy to use and works great, plus, I like the smell. My daughter has even told at least one...
The Can Opener
Great story! You should submit this to Pampered Chef and even some journals (Family Circle, Womans Day, even Readers Digest) because it is a hoot. We have all had those Ah Hah moments and, as you noted, things just dont work the way they used to. Keep up the...
Homemade Jelly as Christmas Gifts
This is a good idea and probably a beautiful gift but wax sealing for canning is no longer suggested. There are potential problems of edges becoming unsealed, air bubbles, getting dislodged, etc. that allow the bad stuff to grow in your preserves. A nice set...
Paper Bead Roller Tool (Bead Crafter)?
Below are listed just a few of the many websites that tell how to make paper beads. Not all are the tubular beads, some are round, barrel, etc. I have never used a specific tool. I have used everything from a hairpin, wire from a twist tie, a large eyed needle...
Organize Unused Greeting Cards
I bought an accordion folder (the kind with 12 pockets) after tax time a few years ago and use it to store my cards. I spent a bit extra and got one made of plastic instead of paper and with a good closing latch. Then I just sorted the cards into the 12 sections...
Refacing Cabinets?
For a temporary fix you could: -stencil a design on the doors in a coordinating color for your kitchen. This should help disguise the white paint job while still using it as a background. -find a contact paper that you like and either put it on as a center...
Creatively Reusing Chop Sticks?
Do a google search on chopstick crafts and you will find sites that will show you crafts from hair ornaments to cd racks, frames to games, knitting needles (in a pinch) or even a canoe (I kid you not! Here is a link to the story and photo) http://www.treehugger...
Make Your Own Charcoal Starter
I have used this method for years but since I use a smaller grill (just for 2) I have used empty V-8 (or other juice) cans. We dont drink coffee from cans so never had any laying around. The V-8 can is just the right size for smaller fires and if you need larger...
Uses for Back to School Items for Adults?
Do you know any seniors or anyone in a nursing home? It sounds crazy but the fat crayons (like for preschool/Kindergarten - not the skinny Crayola 64s) are good therapy for arthritic fingers. Add a sketch pad or sheets of blank paper (like for a printer) and...
Buying Friend a Moving Away Gift?
We moved about 2 years ago and these are some of the things we liked or would have liked. -A digital picture frame loaded with photos of the old area (special people, houses we liked, sites, nature, even stores for a shopaholic) and some pictures (taken from...
Planning a Wedding on a $500.00 Budget
You (& your guy) go for it! I have been married for 29 years. I had always dreamed growing up of an outdoor, fall wedding. I also knew what I wanted my wedding gown to look like. When we married in May of 1980 it was a JP ceremony in Miami (Oklahoma - not Florida...
Freeze Recycled Containers for Lunches
I think this is a great idea for parties, potlucks, bbqs, picnics and any other event when food might be setting out for extended periods of time (but not mobile). Good for teachers luncheons, too, because food has to be out for several periods to catch all...
Swollen Feet from Flying?
I agree with all of the above answers, especially the one on cutting out the salty foods and fizzy drinks. I have found the advice works even better if you start reducing or eliminating these items a couple of days ahead of the flight. And drink, drink, drink...
Try Tobacco String Instead of Crochet Thread
Why is it called tobacco string and what is/was its intended purpose? Just curious since I have never heard of it before now. Thanks.
Room with Honey Colored Parquet Floors?
Never underestimate the advantages of a good rug. A large one that incorporates small amounts of the honey-colored floor and the other colors you want to use in the room goes a long way to blending everything into a harmonious setting. Include a dark brown...
Rustic Outdoors Themed Wedding?
What about using camping gear for decorating and serving the food. Instead of nice serving spoons and forks use marshmallow toasting forks (our Wal-Mart sells them in the camping section) or sharpened/pointy sticks and wooden spoons or old spoons for the salads...
Dryer Won't Spin?
This is a wonderful website. It will help you with almost any appliance that is having problems. They supply instructions, blow-up schematics and even answer questions quickly when you ask. The prices on parts are generally quite reasonable, even with shipping...
"Christmas Across America" Christmas Parade Theme?
What about having the boys or the leaders dress up as Santa from different parts of the country: Texas Santa with Cowboy hat & boots, Hawaiian Santa with swim trunks and Leis (maybe a surfboard, too), a California Santa with sunglasses and summer clothes (shorts...
Chores for a 9 Year Old?
As for allowance - we give our children one dollar per year of age per month. It is paid on the first Saturday of the month. They can borrow ahead only 1/2 of the next months allotment if there is a good reason. This may not seem like much (their friends often...
Using Less Toilet Tissue
I have gotten into the habit of flattening my roll of TP before putting it on the roller. (This has gotten harder to do with the double and triple rolls but still can be done. Good upper body workout! lol) This makes the roll a bit harder to pull and it goes...
Welcome Bags for Babies in the NICU
Karen, Sorry for the long delay in responding but I did not get the chance to get on the computer much while the kids were out of school for the summer. I live in Oak Ridge, just north and west of Knoxville. I like to sew, especially the small quick projects...
Looking for Quilling Patterns?
Besides Whimsiquills try some of the other quilling supplies websites. There is also a group at Yahoo Groups. (Go to Yahoo, click on groups, type search word quill or quilling.) You have to give your info but they can be full of info. They also have a 2nd site...
Using a 1950's Sunbeam Mix Master Mixer?
Try visiting this site: www.householdappliance.com/downloads.html There are several manuals (PDF files) for different models of MixMasters available. If the above site doesnt have the correct manual, try contacting Sunbeam through their site and request a manual...
Use Loose Leaf Paper In Your Printer
Have not tried the lined 3-hole paper but will give it a try. I often use junk mail paper to print a recipe to try or a pattern to save. Many time the letters are only printed on one side and the paper quality is usually very nice. Have to smooth out creases...
Transferring Poem on Cloth to Embroider?
I have had good luck just putting my fabric through my computer printer. I know it would depend on the printer and the fabric but can be worth a try. Take the fabric (I prefer muslin or 100% cotton fabrics - they seem to work the best), wash and dry to shrink...
Quilting Frame to Use With a Sewing Machine?
Never personally tried these but have heard good things from friends. www.superquilter.com www.handiquilter.com They both cost more than $600 but thats still less than a full-size quilting machine and they take up less room.
21st Birthday Party: Pirate Themed?
Instead of the Dollar Store, visit the Oriental Trading Company on the web at www.orientaltrading.com and then search for pirate. You can get some of the basics like eye patches, scarves, swords by the dozen at a considerable discount from the $1 a piece prices...
Making Christmas Tree from Old Phone Book?
I remember making them from Readers Digest Magazines. Back then I only liked the jokes anyway. Here is a website with instructions to do it http://www.rd.com/content/readers-digest-christmas-tree/ although I recollect also folding up the bottom to make the...
Bread That Takes Ten Days to Make
We made something that sounds similar called Herman Bread. There are loads of recipes available on the web so it should be easy to find. Just recently moved & havent unpacked all the cookbooks yet or I would post it here for you. Just try searching Herman Bread...
College Survival Kit
My suggestion is a small toolbox that includes: flat and Phillips head screwdrivers, set of mini screwdrivers, hammer (doesnt have to be real heavy), crescent and needle-nose pliers (medium sized), small/med. vise-grip pliers, old medicine bottle with screw...
My 5 Month Old Fights Going To Sleep?
The suggestion to do the bedtime routine and leave for a period of time is good. When you do go in to check, if she is still awake and crying, DO NOT pick her up. Pat her belly, talk softly, and after making sure she is OK leave the room again. Wait the allotted...
Keeping Track of a Toddler at Disney World?
I am a strong believer in harnesses. I used them with both of my children and often had to deal with rude people making comments but after having one save my son (almost 3 at the time) from getting hit by a mad dash into the street while we were walking at...
Alternatives to Wine Glasses?
Id go with the rental idea, especially if you need 2 dozen or more. They are usually available in several styles and sizes (red, white, champagne, large, small) so you could get a variety. Try contacting party rentals, caterers, hotels, even tool rental companies...
The "Secret" Ingredient For Cooling Neck Scarves
Here is a site that has them much cheaper AND they have patterns for the neck scarf coolers. http://www.watersorb.com/prices.htm Just Google water absorbing crystal for lots of places to order them. Visit the Steve Spengler Science site for some great kid-periments...
Cheap Wedding Reception?
For our reception, we made it a potluck; we asked each family coming to bring a cooked dish, tray of appetizers/finger foods, salad, or snacks. We supplied the beverages and my mother made a gift of making and decorating the cake (those Wilton classes paid...
