41 Easy Things To Do With Mason Jars
1. Make an Oil Lamp Fill two-thirds of the jar with lamp oil and secure the lid. Place a cotton wick in the jar and let it sit for about one hour before lighting so the oil soaks up into the wick. Nail a hole into the lid and pull the wick about a quarter inch out of the hole. 2. Take the top out of the lid and replace with sandpaper. Another awesome string lights idea. 4. Click here for the full directions. 5. Metal picture hangers and pipe clamps attached to a piece of wood will hold your mason jars. 7. Glue plastic animals to the lids and paint. 8. Drill a hole into the top of a mason jar for cute, colorful yarn storage. 10. Is this not the most amazing idea? 11. This is an awesome idea if you’ve got stainless steel going on in your kitchen. 12. Nail lids into the bottom of a wooden shelf. 13. Fill with acrylic paint, and then let the paint drain out. You can also spray paint the insides for candy-colored vases. 14. Wrap the rim with twine and hang. 15. Or float tea lights in water. 16.
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DIY String Art
Hi guys! Dina here from Honey & Fitz back with another tutorial. This time I’m showing you how to make some string art for your little one’s room!
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I am often asked, "What is viking knit?" So, I've decided to share my technique in photos, a lovely viking knit bracelet from beginning to end. Lovely handmade chains have been found in Viking treasure troves in Scandinavia. Made from melted down coins turned into fine wire, these chains were made using a loop in loop technique.
Fish-in-a-Bag Soaps
These adorable novelty soaps will get the kids to actually want to take a bath! You Will Need: Instructions: 1. Cut your soap base into chunks and melt in the microwave in 30-second increments until completely melted. You will need approximately 1/2 lb of soap for this project.
Building Machines From Paperclips
Several months ago I awoke one morning with an idea for a project. I had gone to bed thinking about a presentation I am going to make to a group of middle and high school technology teachers in a couple of months. I wanted to come up with a simple and inexpensive projects they could use to teach their students some aspect of technology and hopefully inspire their creativity. During the night I dreamed of making machines out of paperclips and this project was born.
vintage suitcase chair
My latest sytyc project for ‘upcycle’ week. A little less sewing than usual and a little more decor-y. I love vintage luggage!
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photo: charles chan * The next time you find yourself in need of a household product like stain remover, shower cleaner or ant deterrent, check the pantry before heading to the store. You might just find what you need, in the form of a common kitchen ingredient. From a green perspective, going the DIY route eliminates some of the harsh chemicals in your home, reducing your family’s exposure to them.
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Ric Rac Rose
I love these easy-to-make Ric Rac Roses! Isn’t it beautiful? You can make these and use them in hair, on jewelry, on clothing, as embellishments on anything!
Hanging String Balls
Whattya need? BalloonStringScissorsGlueJar How do I make glue string balls? Step 1: Hang inflated balloon from ceiling. Step 2: Put string and glue in the jar with a hole in the lid.
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It's cold, it's raining and quite frankly, it's utterly miserable outside at the moment. So stay in! But then it hits you. It's not that great inside either.
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Life hacks are little ways to make our lives easier. These low-budget tips and trick can help you organize and de-clutter space; prolong and preserve your products; or teach you something (e.g., tie a full Windsor) that you simply did not know before. Most of these came from a great post on tumblr. There is also a great subreddit ‘r/lifehacks‘ with some fantastic tips as well.
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