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Weaving Loom

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Kat
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A box or piece of cardboard can be used to make a simple loom which can be used to make tassels, squares for a lap blanket, doll’s blanket, potholder, trivet for hot dishes … Continue reading →

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Soda Can or Juice Box Insulated Wrap

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Kat
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When you clean up from a picnic or party do you find dozens of half empty cans? This quick project will keep drinks cold, help guests identify their cans so that they will (hopefully) finish one can before opening another. Continue reading →

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Straws For Flower Arrangements

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Kat
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I save my straws. I just cannot throw them away. I rinse them out and reuse them in a variety of ways. One way is to stick a flower in them that is too short for the arrangement I want. Then I place the “strawed” flower in a vase or add it to my current bouquet.

stock your kitchen with reusable straws

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Calendar Art

Posted on July 4, 2009 by Kat
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Calendar art can be really beautiful but who wants to hang a page torn from a calendar on their wall. Can’t quite call it art, can you? I’ve found a couple of ways to make this inexpensive art look like an expensive oil painting. Continue reading →

Posted in art, Home, Home Decor | Tagged calendar | 1 Reply

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