How to Quickly Repair A Broken Zipper | Make It Or Fix It Yourself! I put on these jeans and the zipper broke. In the above picture, the zipper slider came off the zipper track. So, I had to do a quick fix to get the slider back on track. It seems that it should just slide back on to the tape part, but trust me, it’s an impossible task. Plus, I know that to replace the zipper entirely would take awhile. So, here’s a quick tutorial on fixing this broken zipper and getting it back on track. First, you have to get the zipper slider back on track. Slide the zipper slider all the way down. You’ll notice that there is an opening when zipped. Using a needle and thread, you will make a temporary stop for the zipper slider. Now, you have a temporary fix until you can have your zipper replaced. Have you had to do a quick fix for a garment mishap? Google+ About Sharon I'm a stay-at-home mom who's always trying to figure out how to decrease our monthly expenses.
How to Make a Personal Fire Pit For Cheap! My name is Karen and I haven’t lit anything on fire in 5 months. I’m sure I deserve some sort of a chip or something for that. You see … I’m a bit of a pyromaniac. Technically I’m not a *real* pyromaniac I guess. I mean, I only light things on fire that should be lit on fire. We light fires in the fireplace every night here in old Casa de Karen from October until March. 6 face cords every year go flying up that chimney. So what’s a pretend pyromaniac girl like me to do in September? The Answer … The Personal Fire Pit. Here we gooooooo … Materials you Need cheap glass frames – $4 small rocks – $2 any kind of metal mesh – $2 any metal planter with a lip (edge) on it – $8 (on sale) Step #1 – Making a Glass Box You need to make a glass box. Do two sides first and hold them in place somehow until they dry. Position them so your final side will be easy to silicone. Run another bead of silicone and place your last piece of glass. When you’re placing your glass, try to be a bit careful about it. P.S. 1.
how to make a star ornament (diy star decor) Hello lovely friends! First things first: If you can’t get enough of my incessant ramblings here, we’re super excited to announce that our first article for Country Living is up on their site today. I had a few picks regarding all things watercolor and unique gift ideas for Christmas. The inner artist in me couldn’t resist this topic-So check it out! Today, I thought I’d jump back into the swing of things by talking about a little ornament idea I had the other day. I guess it’s no secret by now that I love stars in our decor… especially around Christmas. These little beauts are the perfect project if you’re looking for a rainy afternoon kind of idea, and convert nicely into a garland or mobile as well, if you like. You can use our star template, by clicking on this link, here. Printed and cut, I used this as my guide to trace onto some crafting foam. Once they were cut, I coated them with a dark grey on both sides. The kids love it. As always, let us know if you try it! [pinit]
How To Make Lavender Wands | Fairegarden When we began gardening in earnest, when the youngest offspring went to school all day and we had more free time at home, it was the growing of herbs that snagged our attention. Easy to grow, beautiful in the landscape and useful, what more could be asked from any plant? Books about herbs and herb gardens were checked out at the library and some were purchased or received as gifts for birthdays and Mother’s Day. Every fact about how to grow and use them was devoured and digested. Lavender was the first planted and we were smitten. Fast forward to now, several years and gardens later. What are lavender wands you might be asking? Begin by cutting the longest stems you can find on the plant that have a few flowers completely opened. Once you have cut the stems, find a shady spot outdoors with a comfortable chair and a nice breeze. Clean the stems of any leaves or buds below the top portion by pinching them with the ever handy thumbnail. Frances
Glowing Photo Luminaries | Our Best BitesOur Best Bites When I was growing up, we had a formal dining room that was only used on special occasions like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. At one point I thought that was a really wasted use of space, but now looking back- because it was so special, that room was home to some of my most precious family memories. It’s the only room where we used my great grandmother’s gold-plated china. Recently I was cleaning my garage and came across a big pack of vellum from my drafting days in college. To make these, I used my photo printer to print some of my favorite family photos onto vellum. So just print out a variety of photos. Next you’ll need some glass jars or vases. Trim your photos to the proper height of your glass. And then apply a piece of double-sided tape. Simply attach your photo to the tape. And if you want, you can even attach a piece of washi tape for decoration. The fun part is that these little luminaries look beautiful in broad daylight. It’s such a fun conversation starter.
DIY Bed Warmer (and Cooler) | Making Our Sustainable Life Brrrrr….. it’s cold outside! You know how it is. It’s winter and it’s cold, no, it’s actually freezing outside. It’s time to go to bed and you just know that bed is actually made of ice. Of course after about 15-20 minutes of pure misery (don’t move, don’t move) the sheets will finally warm up and then everything is fine for the rest of the night, thanks to your down comforter. Right? Well, next winter you can prevent this scenario with your own rice (or corn or beans) bed warmer! But wait, there’s more! All you need is some fabric, thread, stuffing (rice, flax, corn, beans, peas, cherry pits, most anything organic, clean and dry works) and a bit of time! Lets start with the fabric. Once this is done, fold the fabric in half lengthwise. Sew a seam along the top and bottom, inside out. Turn to right side out, poke the corner out and press the seam down. Turn right side out, poke corner out so it looks nice, then press the seam with an iron. stitches. First sew a seam down the very middle.
How to Make Elderberry Wine How to make elderberry wine – it’s something I’ve wondered about since watching Monty Python’s Quest for the Holy Grail many years ago. :-) (“Your mother was a hamster, and your father smelt of elderberries.”) Now that I’ve gotten into wildcrafting and learned that elderberries are loaded with antioxidants (they’ve made it into the superfood category), I thought wine would be a great way to use the abundance of local elderberries. (I’ll also be making more jellies and syrups this year, too.) The wine isn’t done yet, but people have been asking for the recipes, so I thought I’d share my experience to date. How to Find Elderberries Elderberries like moist soil, so you’ll find them in ditches, along the edges of wet woodlands, near lakes and rivers, and other damp ground. We went foraging for elderberries along country roads here in northeast Wisconsin. roadside elderberry patch Be careful to make sure you have a positive identification. elderberry leaves In the middle of an elderberry thicket
33 DIY Fire Pit Ideas One of my favorite things to do in the summer is to invite friends and family over, and gather around the fire pit. They’re great for making s’mores and they give you that great outdoors feeling in the comfort of your own backyard! I’m definitely planning on making my own this year. Here’s 33 DIY fire pit ideas and tutorials to help you get those DIY juices flowing… What’s YOUR favorite fire pit idea? Let me know in the comments or simply “PIN” your favorite idea right on the page here. ---------- Sponsored Links ---------- #1 Paver Fire Pit #2 Large Square Fire Pit #3 Deep, Round Fire Pit #4 Different Sized Paver Fire Pit #5 Propane Fire Pit from Copper Fittings and a Flower Pot #6 Fire Pit on a budget #7 DIY Better Homes and Gardens Fire Pit #8 Adorable Fireless Fire Pit (perfect for a kid’s room!) #9 Fire Pit with Fireplace Glass #10 Fire Pit in a Bowl #11 Rectangular Stone Fire Pit #12 Fire Pit Planter #13 Eco-Friendly Fire Pit #14 Fire Pit from an Old Washing Machine Drum #15 Brick Fire Pit
31 Days of Living Well & Spending Zero | Get Fearlessly Crafty {Day 16} by Ruth Soukup on October 16 This is the sixteenth day of my 31 Days of Living Well & Spending Zero challenge. To read all the posts in order, start with Day One or visit the Overview Page. I love me a good DiY project! Nothing makes me happier than completely losing myself for an hour or two while I create something new. But I’m going to let you in on a little secret: Not everything I make turns out wonderful. A few months ago I co-hosted a cute-as-a-button baby shower for my goddaughter. The Nester’s motto for the home is “it doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful,” and I would like to point out that this truth also applies to DiY projects. Today I rounded up a whole bunch of absolutely darling DiY projects from some of my favorite blogs (and my own) that can be made using supplies you very likely have already lying around the house. Clockwise, starting in top left corner: Not Pictured: {Go to Day 17} 6Affiliate links may be used in this post.
15 Things To Make From Old Jeans It’s a devastating day when your favorite and most trusted pair of jeans finally become worn and unwearable…but fear not for we have some great ideas for you to make the most out of the old denim and turn them into something else spectacular. We have searched high and low for these great tutorials which involve kids games, storage, Christmas stockings, baby bibs and much more. Take a look for yourself and see what you can make out of a pair of old jeans… How To Make Denim Baby Bibs – These cost virtually nothing to make and can be cut into any shape. Make A Sling Style Denim Plant Hanger – Give your garden a new look with some denim plant slings and pot covers. How To Make A Denim Floor Mat – This tutorial uses the parts of jeans that often get unused in other Jean DIY’s and crafts. Make A Denim Coffee Cozy – These will keep your hands safe and your coffee warm, whilst looking stylish! How To Make Denim Balls – Perfect for indoor play, these can keep kids entertained for hours.