I had a crazy thought on New Years Eve – Halloween Potion Bottles. I know crazy lady. What can I say? I was tired.
Shabby Shelf
It is amazing what can happen when you put simple items together. This Shabby Shelf was made from an antique frame and scraps of wood. Some new and some from the garage.
It was time! The half bath on the main floor needed a new look. Well that being true, the real story is that the toilet tank seal started leaking and John said “I have to take off the tank to repair it. It would be a really good time to paint the bathroom. So I jumped at the chance to change.
It’s new look was inspired by the antique window that I had, that had been leaning against the wall for a couple of years. What a great towel rack. I add a couple of antique looking nobs, thank you Hobby Lobby, for towel hooks and thus it began. We took out a small cabinet above the toilet and this Shabby Shelf is what went in its place.
Outdoor Holiday Arrangement
Last December we went to a outdoor holiday market and saw these wonderful outdoor arrangements made from all sorts of greenery. As we continued to walk the market, John said, ” we could make one from all the trees and scrubs we have in our yard and it wouldn’t cost hardly anything.” When we got home we decided what to use and got started.
Fire Starters-Which ones really work?
We like to go camping as a family and we love to have camp fires. We have a couple of fire bugs who have fun starting them different ways, paper. no paper, matches, no matches. After our first camping trip we decided to make and try using “Fire Starters” . We researched different kinds from experience and the internet. We decided to make 4 similar but different ones using things that we had around the house. The object, see just which one worked the best. We had gathered pine cones and Mary Catherine saved dryer lint and toilet paper rolls. We brought out a bunch of old half burned candles that were gathering dust then planned an afternoon to start creating.
Number 1– Pine cone set in wax.
Number 2– Pine cones and wick,(we used jute, that’s what we had) completely dipped in wax 3-4 times.
Number 3– Egg cartons cut into individual cups fill with dryer lint, tied shut and dipped 3-4 times in wax.
Number 4 — Toilet paper rolls filled with dryer lint tied with jute just for dipping, dipped 3-4 times in wax.
The project went faster with a lot less mess than first thought. We tried all 4 at out next camp out, they all burned ….And the winner is “Number 4“. Toilet paper rolls filled with the dryer lint lit quickly and burned longer giving the kindling more time to catch fire. The egg cartons we almost as good but just enough smaller to not be as effective. Next year we know just where to start.
DIY: Recovered Trailer Cushions
I love a challenge! I have a co-worker who purchased and older camping trailer. She and her husband decided that it was a little out dated for their tastes so they decided to redecorate. They had a quote to recover the cushions and choked at the price. I choked at the price. She knows that I sew, so a couple of days later she asked me if I could do it and how much I would charge. I told her I could do it and gave her the price which was considerably less. I was on the job.
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