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Www.spokane-county.wsu.edu/spokane/eastside/Fact Sheets/C054 Grasses for the INW 05.pdf. Pet Mat Tutorial. Yesterday I whipped up a couple of projects for the fine feathered and furred friends in my life.

Pet Mat Tutorial

This is Mumford our English Budgie. He loves to sit on our shoulders. He whistles and says, ” Pretty Bird. Pretty, pretty bird.” He also says “Whistle, click, click… that’s my trademark.” The other way I know Mumford isn’t perfect is from the MESS he makes around his cage. Homemade Fabric Softener and Dryer Sheets. You’re probably familiar with our homemade laundry detergent, so today let’s learn how to soften laundry (and save money) with natural fabric softener and dryer sheets.

Homemade Fabric Softener and Dryer Sheets

Also related is our tutorial on how to make wool dryer balls – they’re great for reducing drying time, softening clothes, and reducing static cling. If you want to learn WHY we make our own – and why you should too – scroll down and prepare to have your mind blown by facts revealing how dangerous chemical perfumes in commercial cleaning products really are. Vinegar Laundry Softener Vinegar is my fabric softener of choice.

Aside from being a natural softener, it also removes soap residue in the washing machine and reduces static in the dryer. You can pre-mix your fabric-softening vinegar by using the following recipe: DIY: Mini easel / Como hacer mini atril. Hola!

DIY: Mini easel / Como hacer mini atril

Despues un tiempito.. traigo un tutorial bastante simple que me pareció divertido, hace unas semanas vi este tutorial, pensando que iba a explicar como hacer el mini atril, ya que nunca había visto uno tan chiquito! Pero no... así que como me pareció fácil de recrear acá les dejo mi versión con un tutorial paso a paso: Hi! Make and give // diy polka dot pencils. I.

make and give // diy polka dot pencils

Love. These. Pencils. I want to make them for everyone and run through the streets passing them out like candy. Seriously. Plain No. 2 pencils (dollar store, yo!) Start by masking the eraser and metal ring at the top of your pencils. Next, spray paint your pencils. Finally, use your Sharpie paint pens to make tiny dots up and down each ridge of the pencil! Handmade Clay Pots. This post is contributed by Claire of Fellow Fellow.

Handmade Clay Pots

See more of her beautiful work here. With Mother’s Day coming up in a couple weeks, these handmade clay pots are the perfect vessel to house a mini plant as a pretty and thoughtful gift. Keep reading to see the full instructions, downloadable pdf, and step by step images Here are the instructions:You will need: - Knife - Oven-bake clay - Rolling pin - Non-stick baking paper - Ruler (optional) - House template printed and cut out (optional). DIY Garden Markers. This year I’m planting my herbs in the sunniest corner of our yard, so hopefully they won’t turn yellow and die again.

DIY Garden Markers

Third time’s the charm, right? I don’t really need herb markers (I mean, it’s pretty easily to tell the difference between basil and rosemary), but they are so darn cute that I decided to make myself a set with my old stash of polymer clay and rubber stamps. This is what you need to make your own: oven bake-able polymer clay rolled into 1.25″ balls (one ball for each marker) appropriate baking dish (according to package instructions) a rolling pin a butter knife rubber letter stamps an oven Roll each clay ball into a coil about 5.5″ long. Use the dull side of your knife to trim one end into a point (the dull side won’t leave behind serrated marks), and shape the edges of each marker with the flat side of your knife. Stamp your garden markers, and bake them according to the clay package instructions. Glitter clothespins stocking stuffers. If you are part of my family, stop reading right now!

glitter clothespins stocking stuffers

Except you Jade, because these aren't for you. Today I made stocking stuffers for my mom, 2 aunts, and nana. I'm also making presents for them, but I'm going to wait until after Christmas to post those pictures, just incase they decide to try to sneak a peek at their gift. I made a set of glitter clothespins for each person. I got the idea from Creature Comforts, except I didn't have double sided tape so I just used glue. Mini Origami Books Tutorial. A few people have requested a tutorial on the mini origami book that I posted about a few months ago.

Mini Origami Books Tutorial

Here is my new video tutorial for the books, it is a little simpler, but if you prefer a photo tutorial, keep scrolling To view the tutorial, click on the first image, it should enlarge. You can use the arrows on the left to navigate. To exit the image, click on the white space around the images. Turn a book to a backgammon - chess board. Furoshiki 2: Have Earth; Want to Keep It!! Furoshiki 1: Have Cokes Will Travel.