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How to Transform Holiday Tins. December 27th, 2011 Email 116 users recommend Turn leftover holiday tins into practical containers to store craft supplies, receipts, loose change, you name it. Diane Gilleland Here's how they looked before decoupage. Cute, to be sure—but Christmas is now past! This project needs simple materials: some wrapping paper, some Mod Podge, and a brush. Photo: Diane Gilleland Then, repeat the decoupage process: Paint Mod Podge all over the lid, spreading it out to the edges.Paint some onto the back of the paper and press it to the lid. Let everything dry for about two hours. After drying, use an X-Acto knife to gently cut away any excess paper along the edge of the lid. Mod Podge forms a pretty strong protective coating, but you might also want to seal your tin with a few coats of clear sealer.

When everything's dry, remove the masking.Now, you can use craft glue to add some embellishments. Posted in: paper, houseware, scissors, x-acto knife, craft glue, painter's tape, modpodge, spongebrush. Foamboard - Art & Craft | Art Supplies | Craft Supplies | Kid’s Craft & Art | Craft Projects | Art Materials | School Art Supplies. Retro Leafy Natural - Purple | Mia & Stitch.

$25.00 per unit. This retro leafy fabric is designed and printed in the UK. The fabric is in natural linen color with detail in purple, violet and black. It is made of 100% cotton, medium weight fabric suitable for any craft project and home decor. Width is 54″ (137 cm), repeat is every 25″ (64 cm). Sku f_005 Description Retro Leafy Natural - Purple Product Options Shipping Shipping Rate: B If you have any questions about ordering or customisation then contact us here.

Reference: f_005 Fabric Width: 54" Types: Contemporary, Fabrics, Girls, Leafy, Modern, Prestigious textiles, Purple, Retro, White, and Women. Share and bookmark. 50 Insanely Clever Organizing Ideas. Organizing tips? Yes, please!! Check out these amazing tips and tricks for organizing your entire home. 1. Use a wire shelf to organize rolls of wrapping paper. If you don't have a wire shelf a simple piece of scrap wood or even stretching a bungee cord across the area would work just as well. photo source 2. To the underside of cabinets or shelves to organize all of the little things. 3. To the back of your desk or entertainment center. 4. And you have yourself a rolling storage cart. Photo source 5. 6. To organize a child's art center. 7. And some rope you can easily add a second clothing bar to you closet. Allowing you to adjust the height as needed 8. To organize and store thread, twine and rope. Photo source 9. And use for under-the-bed rolling storage.photo source unavailable 10.

(or screw hooks if you don't mind the holes), hang wire baskets on the back of your closet door to store purses, scarves, and other accessories. 11. 12. To beautify them? Photo source 13. On towel bars . 14. 15. 16. Free Printable Storage Labels. HAAN Australia l SI-A70 Multi-Purpose Steam Mop Cleaner. The HAAN SI-A70 Multi Steam Mop Cleaner can transforms from a fully-functional steam mop to a handheld steam cleaner and sanitizer with a touch of a button. Specially designed handheld attachments are also included to take on your most difficult cleaning tasks.

The HAAN SI-A70 Multi Steam Mop Cleaner features a swivel-head design for maneuverability, easy-fill water tank for convenience and is ready to use in 20 seconds. The HAAN SI-A70 Multi Steam Mop Cleaner kills 99.9% of household germs, bacteria and dust mites without chemicals. Removable Hand-held SteamerFully Functional Steam MopSwiveling Low Profile HeadRemovable Water TankMachine Powered Steam PumpErgonomic Handle15 Steam Jets What can be steam cleaned?

If you think steam is just for hard floors, think again! HAAN gives you the best of both worlds with the Power and Finesse, a powerful, handheld steamer that's stylishly nestled into a perfectly calibrated steam mop. 1. 2. 3. 4. The MULTI has 15 steam jets. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Yes. Howards Storage World | Storage Tote Large - Teal / Grey Dot. Products I Use | Alejandra.tv. Shop > Products I Use Kitchen/Pantry Organizing Products DIY Tea/Drawer Organizer I’m a total fan of these! They’re “supposed” to be used for storing socks, panty hose, and/or underwear in dresser drawers. More However, I use them to store tea bags in my kitchen drawer and they work perfectly!!! Slide N’ Stack Organizer This was the very first “pull-out cabinet organizer” I ever purchased. And comes in various sizes. Pull-Out Lid Organizer This pull-out lid organizer keeps all your lids easily accessible (and quiet) instead of being stacked on top of one another.

Pull-Out Cabinet Organizer This organizer works great at keeping all the food storage containers organized in the kitchen cabinets. Erasable Food Storage Labels These are the labels I have on my food storage bins in the kitchen. Which means you can use them over and over and over! Measures Conversion Magnet I have this on my fridge and I still use it pretty much every time I cook or bake. Teabag Organizer for the Kitchen pans. In place. How To Organize Your Handbags. End the frustration of looking for the handbag to match your outfit by organizing your handbags. Is the top of your closet a pile of accessories? Or is it the bottom of your closet that has your bags stacked? Can't find that special one that you just had to have to match that outfit?

Not only will you end the frustration of looking for it but you will also prolong the life of your bag by keeping them neat and easily accessible, they will keep their shape better than being shoved and flatten in your closet. Once you have cleaned and organized your bags it's time to decide where to store them. An area in your closet, on a shelf, on a rack on the floor or hanging. Neatly arrange them on a wall shelf or the top of your closet. How To Organize Your Handbags. Page 58 of 58. How to Clean Grout Lines.

I know this can be a tedious task but the good news is that there is a super easy way to clean grout lines! If you didn’t see my original post on cleaning grout you can view it here. Here’s what you will need: 1. Bleach Pen Step 1: Start by filing in your grout lines with the bleach pen. Note: When I posted the original post on cleaning grout I had a lot of readers asking me if it is okay to use the bleach pen on colored grout. Step 2: Next let the bleach sit on the grout for approximately 10 minutes. Step 3: Take a sponge and wipe the bleach from the grout. Step 4: Let your grout and tile completely dry and then apply grout sealer according to the directions. It’s easy to apply. Wasn’t that an easy task!? To see one reader’s transformation click HERE.

25 Alternative Uses for Fabric-Softener Dryer Sheets. 1. Dusting: used dryer sheets can knock the dust off nearly any surface, including furniture, blinds, car interiors, baseboards/molding. Also works for sawdust and drywall compound. 2. Keep bugs away: Tuck some in your picnic basket or under lawn furniture to repel bees from your juicy flesh and encourage them back to the flowers, where they belong. You can also rub a sheet directly on your bare skin to discourage would- be buggers from leaving their mark. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.

[Dryer sheets are chemical products, so read the safety label on all your packaging. Love learning other uses for everyday items? Tagged : Laundry, alternative_uses, recycle, cleaning, smell. Polly's Picks: 45 BEST Home Organizational & Household Tips Tricks & Tutorials - Mrs. Polly Rogers | Decorate, Make, Create! | Mrs. Polly Rogers | Decorate, Make, Create! Polly DIY Stay Tuned! Be the first to hear Polly's fabulous new ideas! Enter your email address: Recent Posts Archives Polly’s Picks: 45 BEST Home Organizational & Household Tips Tricks & Tutorials My next project will be to clean my garage and paint it turquoise—because it’s just plain pretty! 1. . #2 How to organize your garage step by step. . #3. . #4. . #5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 9 reasons to always have Epson Salts on hand. 38. 39. 40. 41. 31 Things you can freeze to save time & money. 42. 43. 44. 45.

I can do that! 40 Comments Join the conversation and post a comment. Vinegar Tips: How to Clean the Bathroom. Today I’m excited to show you hot to clean the bathroom using vinegar! #1 Drains: deodorize & unblock I’m sure you’ve all noticed that at times the bathroom drain can stink. If you want to know what the awful smell is then you can read this post, but if you don’t want to know what it it, you just want to get rid of it then here’s a great tip for you. “Using a funnel, pour 1/2 cup of baking soda followed by 1 cup of white vinegar down the drain.

When the foaming subsides, flush with hot tap water. If you’re drain has been running a little slower than normal “pour in 1/2 cup of salt followed by 2 cups of boiling white vinegar. . #2 Bathtub/Shower To keep the bathtub/shower clean keep a spray bottle of vinegar and a sponge in the shower and spray it down every couple of days.

. #3 Toilet Bowl To clean the toilet bowl and get rid of that awful water ring, that’s just above the water line, “pour 2 cups of white vinegar into the toilet bowl and let the solution soak overnight before flushing.” DIY Project How-Tos. How To Do Calla Lily Arrangements (Flower Arranging) Calla Lilies are beautiful flowers which make wonderful arrangements. Watch this clip from VideoJug to learn how to make your own arrangement. Hi. My name is Alexandra Lyons and I'm a master florist. I create floral displays for celebrity homes, events, weddings and special occasions. I'm going to share some tips with you on flower arranging. I'm going to show you how to do a Calla Lily arrangement.

I've placed some stones in here so that it covers the bottom. Calla Lilies are very good to have inside a glass vase, either a globe or a tall one. But I want them straight today. This will hold the lilies upright. The stems, because they're very fleshy, they tend to rot. I'm just going to tie this around here and you just want to start with your shortest one at the bottom because it's difficult to get your hands past once you place the taller ones in. Next, we'll place the middle one in. That's it, and gently place it in. Then put the flower food in also. How's it Hangin'? A Flop Tutorial. I know some of you still have snow on the ground, but for us Floridians summer is already kicking into high gear.

And summer means flip flops. Yep, we southern girls have 'em for everything: casual wear, evening wear, 'flops with heels, 'flops with big poofy flowers glued on...you name it. They're cheap impulse buys, so it's easy to accumulate a whole mountain of flip-flops in a single season. But say you don't like the "mountain" storage method. Say you need to get your mound o' 'flops off the floor and into a tidy system, but are limited on space. What then? Well, how about this? This was my no-cost solution last year: a left over curtain rod mounted on two shelf brackets, and lots of modified hangers. Now, the fun part is the actual hangers. First, grab a handful of the flimsiest metal hangers you can find in your closet. Cut off the bottom section of the hanger like so: You may need to score the metal with the pliers and then snap it with your hands. Here's how you make it: Hey!

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