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http://thehiddenpantry.blogspot.com/2011/11/aunt-bettys-1-2-3-cake.html I just love when friends and family send me new things they have found and they invite me to try them too.

Aunt Betty's 1-2-3 Cake

Survival Bracelet (Updated!)

http://www.instructables.com/id/Survival-Bracelet/ Survival bracelets are often seen on soldiers in war or hikers in the woods. Real 550 paracord has 7 inner strands. The paracord sheath is rated at about 300-pounds. 7 strands made up on two strings each for a rating of 35 pounds. 14 inner strings, each of which have a rating of about 17.5 pounds The paracord can be used for fishing, snares, sewing, etc.

Use Boiling Water to Make a Perfect Wine Bottle Cut

If you were impressed with the swanky recycled wine bottle cups we shared with you, but had trouble cutting the bottles cleanly, you'll definitely want to check out this guide to getting perfect cuts. http://lifehacker.com/5488097/use-boiling-water-to-make-a-perfect-wine-bottle-cut
If you give any homemade goodies for Christmas you will love my next guest’s project. http://www.infarrantlycreative.net/2011/11/chalkboard-cookie-tin.html

Chalkboard Cookie Tin

Making a Mosquito Trap

Because mosquitoes are attracted to the CO2 we breathe out, I started looking for ideas that used CO2 as the bait for the mosquito trap. http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf22399231.tip.html
http://www.patriciaspots.com/birdbathhowto.htm You've seen them in magazines, on television and in books.

How to Make a Terra Cotta Flower Pot Bird Bath

Make Chalk Rocks and Homemade Chalk Board Paint

http://www.theidearoom.net/2010/09/make-chalk-rocks-and-homemade-chalk.html I recently saw these Chalkboard Rocks from Pottery Barn that you can write on with chalk and thought…”I can make those!”
{I finally tried this, you can see my results here } http://deliciouslyorganized.blogspot.com/2009/12/diy-mercury-glass.html

DIY: Mercury Glass

Flower Accent by Mimi Alelis, copyright 2011 Attach this flower accent onto a button on your clothes or accessories.

Crochet a Flower Accent - free pattern

I've been wanting to post all week about how interesting my life is and all the interesting things that I do, not related to crochet.

Just Another Sock Monkey Hat Pattern

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