Make Your Own Sourdough
Like you I love making and eating sourdough bread. We served our Christmas soup in sourdough bowls, the little kids loved the idea and ate more. I do mine a little different but am going to try yours for sure. I use flat beer for the riced potato or raisin...
Homemade Hat Pins?
I am a home jewelry and make pins among the rest of the usual items, I use hard wire, sharpen one end and glue whatever beads I want on the other end. You may not want to buy the wire in rolls as large as suppliers have, but go to your local hardware store...
Use Lace For A Subtle Pattern
What a wonderful idea, thanks for sharing. The lace most likely has a somewhat hard finish to it after being painted. Think what could be done with the lace now= form around an old vase, tie a ribbon around it and you have a victorian look. Make a fan for a...
Use Dried Greenery In Your Fall/Winter...
Your display is very pretty, isnt it fun to utilize what we have. It makes me feel so good about myself. One idea I have used is to reuse my husbands old cowboy boots, if you have a farmer husband his worn out boots or hiking boots, they make cute planters...
Personalized Hand Towels
If you know they are not going to be used and only for show, you could try the glues that say they are okay to wash and wont wash out; I would try one before I gave it away though. You could just as well hand sew the fabric on. Just press the edges under and...
Scrapbooking Children's School Projects
All good ideas, with my grandchildren I scan drawings or take pictures of projects and when I get enough they help me make a quilt with their projects as the blocks. Instructions are on my blog. http://www.myfrugallife.com/blog_latrtatr.html Anything to preserve...
Uses for Leftover Fabric Scraps?
Sounds like everyone is like me and has lots of scraps, maybe we arent using our scraps because we are tired of them, after all we worked with them once. Do we need to trade some of our fabrics around, I for one would be willing to discuss ideas on a fabric...
Hedge Apples for Pest Repellent
I think you meant Hedge apples. They are hard and look more like a drying up green orange. Believe me when I say hard my sister and I were picking some in Missouri once and one fell on her head. It hurt! They are the size of a regular orange and have more of...
Clear Plastic Jars With Lids?
Thank you, they do have what I am looking for but the price is pretty high with the shipping. I am looking for something around 50 cents, I realize I am being cheap but it is for a craft project to sell and have to keep the price so low to make it work. Looks...
Craft Uses for Paper Towel Rolls?
Not exactly a craft idea but for those out of control extension cords, I fold them the length of the cardboard tube and slide them in. Makes for neater storage. I leave them in the tube when I use them if it work that I can by leaving the two ends sticking...
Craft Uses for Paper Towel Rolls?
At Christmas we used to use the tubes that come out of the wrapping paper to make candles on the door. You could make shorter ones with paper towel and tp tubes. Just cut them in half lengthwise, cover with whatever color of paper you want. By wrapping your...
Complimentary Color for Gold in a Painting?
I would try shades of deep burgandy depending on the red in the reddish/brown background or a deep purple perhaps. Experiment with pieces of fabric or artificial flowers the colors you are considering, would be a thought also. Good luck.
Removing Sharpie from Metal?
In a hidden place take the sharpie and make a mark, let it dry then write over the mark again and quickly wipe both marks. The new ink should remove the old. You may have to do this more than once. If it satisfies you here, go to the real mark you need to remove...
Garage Sale Items for Gift Exchanges
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If you are wanting to leave the gift in the box for certain you might try giving the box a light overspray of paint the same color of the box. You will want to take the gift out of the box, mask the areas you dont want painted. You might even try a shade darker...
Bending Silverware for Crafts?
The way I learned was to use a wooden dowel the size I wanted my curl or circle to be, using a rubber mallet, slowly pound the handle around the dowel. You might try jewelry sites for more information. I just typed in making jewelry out of silverware and found...
Windows XP Keeps Crashing?
This happened to me a while back, come to find out I was using a GPS software program that was too large for my computer. Does it happen mostly when you are doing one particular program? Might try about.com for information. I get some really good help there...
Make a Vanity Tray From a Picture Frame?
We made several a few years ago but didnt have a pattern. We just covered the cardboard that comes with the frame with fabric, placed our lace, buttons, and what ever you want to use. layed the glass on then attached the frame. It is best to have a deep grooved...
Large Yard Art Star?
We took a 4 by 4 of 1/4 plywood, drew a star on it, cut it out then painted it white. Drill holes around the edges for the lights to poke up from the back measureing your hole spacing by your string of lights. We used glue to hold the lights in but if you do...
Buckle Your Purse in Your Seat Belt
What a super idea. I rolled my truck two years ago during a blizzard in which my purse and many other things were thrown out of the truck. I hunted and hunted in the snow on my hands and knees for my purse. I was alone and thankfully not hurt badly but in my...
Year Round Wreath Ideas?
Rather than using the hot glue why not make seasonal decorations to attach with velcro strips. Just attach one side to your wreath and the other to your seasonal decoration. You could purchase the decorations and paint or finish them if you arent into making...
Peeling Fingernails?
I had the same problem, searched the net and found a doctor who recommended taking, dont laugh because it helped, childrens Flintstones vitamins. two or three a day and 600mg calcium with vitamin D one per day. My granddaughter laughed at me taking the Flintstones...
Suggestions for White Hair Other Than Dyeing?
You can color your own hair for as little as $2.97 a month. Go for a light blonde and the white roots wont show so bad and you wont have to color as often as if you go darker. My hair is white and I have been coloring blonde for a year now just for a change...
Ready Made Salads In Ziploc Bowls
I am impressed, now I know what I am going to do this morning! Thanks!
Hosting a Candy Exchange Party?
We used to have candy and cookie exchanges in a couple of ways. The first year I invited my daughter-in-law, sister and her daugher-in-law. Each was to bring a dozen each of three different kinds of cookies for each person present. I would have sugar cookie...
Recycling an Old Christmas Card into a New One?
If you are dont mind a little extra postage you could glue matching felt to the back of the front of the card leaving a 1/4 border all around, write on the back with a gold or silver ink pen. Or glue the fronts to a piece of card stock folded to fit an envelope...
Cleaning Up Baby Powder Residue on Floors?
If you are shaking the powder on, I would suggest you use a puff or washcloth instead. Never thought about putting my powder on in the shower. Great idea! Love this site!
Turn Boxes Inside Out for Shipping
Excellent idea, I use the cereal etc, boxes the same way but hadnt thought about using the larger unusable boxes the same. Duuhhh on me!
Going From Dyed Black Hair to Red?
I have to agree with Deeli, you are asking a lot of your hair. It would be best to wait for the black to fade. You could use a shampoo with egg in it, as the egg will over time fade the color but what you might have in between is hard to tell. A professional...
Crocheted Purse Wallhanging
Really cute, lined with a bit of fabric a woman could hide a couple of toiletry items for that quick trip to the bathroom in public when a purse isnt allowed.
Store Christmas Decorations In Garment Bags
Great idea and one could tape a label on as to what is inside or write on it with a large marker. tubes of wrapping paper will now be manageable, also. Thanks for helping me shape up my Christmas storage for next year!
Preventing Winter Dry Skin?
Watching a dermatologist on TV a while back I learned that instead of buying the expensive moisturizers she recommends sunflower oil, other oils work but she has used sunflower oil for years. I now use it at night and still use my Oil of Olay in the morning...
Wax Paper Envelopes
WOW, I love your idea, cant wait to make some just as soon as I get some wax paper. I have been drying leaves and flowers for years, some of them break up and will work perfect between the layers. Kudos to you and my thanks! I make envelopes from wallpaper...
Recycle Comforter as an Insulating Curtain
Kudos to a fellow Nebraskan! This weather makes one want to do all we can to stay warm. Our wood stove sure feels good! Ann from Loup City (latrtatr)
Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe?
My Mothers recipe I have found to be the best of course! Beat until creamy 1 C shortening 1 C brown sugar 1 C white sugar 2 eggs 1 tea. vanilla Mix then add 1 C peanut butter Sift 2 C flour 2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. soda Add to sugar/shortening mixture. Drop...
Pecan Shortbread Bars
Thanks Deeli, love both and cant wait to try this recipe, printed it off and just waiting.
Using a Wood Burning Stove?
If your stove has a glass door, use a spray bottle with a mixture of about 1 qt. water to 1 tablespoon clorox. Spray the cold door, use a mild scratcher and wipe with paper towel.
Wrapping Awkward Items?
For years I have had fun making shapes out of odd packages. I use the cardboard rolls for arms and legs, etc. The end results may be people, spiders, robots depends on the age of the person getting the gift. Sandwich a paper plate between two butter dishes...
Fixing Plastic Scissors Handle?
My idea would be epoxy for plastic. If you still have the broken handle, I would drill a hole into both broken edges, more then one if you can fit them in, for glue to run into. If you have a metal nail file cut a piece that would fit across the break to add...
Crafts Using Moss?
Talk about envious, that would be me. I love working with moss and have to buy mine. If you would be interested in trading or perhaps selling some I would like to see pictures of it. You might have a money maker right in your back yard depending if it is your...
Removing Labels Without Damaging the Label?
Use your hairdryer, it will soften the glue without hurting the label. Just start lifting from one corner slowly as the glue melts.
White Spots on Clothing After Washing?
If you like the kind of detergent you are using and do not want to switch, try putting it in and letting it dissolve before putting in the clothes. Whether it is liquid or powder detergent it can leave spots on the clothes in certain conditions. We found out...
Pot of Gold Template for Party Decorations?
http://abcteach.com/directory/seasonalholidays/st_patricks_day/ This site is loaded with great ideas for you. There is a pot of gold in black and white that you can print out and color, games of all kinds etc. Enjoy!
Making a Sheet Cake?
Either pan will work fine, as craftyme said just use two cake mixes for the large pan and one for the smaller one. If you use a recipe instead of a box mix use one of your recipe for the same amount as one box mix. Anytime I use cake mixes and am going to decorate...
Making Foaming Hand Sanitizer?
Any recipe I have found calls for alcohol also, they state you can substitute vodka, perhaps it would not be so hard on your hands. Sounds like fun using it anyway. Just had to let you know if you hadnt already! They all do call for a surfactcant as the drying...
Removing Red Soda Stain from Carpet?
Have you tried Club Soda? I would contact Stanley Steamer and ask for their stain remover but know ahead of time that anyting red has a dye that is almost impossible to get out. If anyone can get it out I believe in Stanley Steamer.
Letting Gray Hair Color Grow Out?
I agree with the others on using the temporary rinses that wash out each time you wash your hair, and the semi-perm color in a shade as close to your natural color as you can find first and apply it. The transition will be less noticeable. The weekly rinses...
Latex Paint Over Oil Based Wood Stain?
If you are sure they have an oil based stain I would not use a water base paint without first applying a good oil based primer such as Kilz. In my experience it is almost impossible to get all of the oil from fingerprints and the oilbase stain from the tight...
Energy Saving Tips for Renters?
You mentioned water conservation. We have a toilet that has a water saver in it. I have heard that you can put a block such as a jug filled with water in the tank that will do the same thing. It takes less water to flush. There might be an adjustment on the...
Helping My Husband Match His Clothing?
Since you have lots of closet space, maybe you could put everything that he could wear together in one space dividing that space clearly from another say with a cardboard tag like the do not disturb signs hotels use? Put sets together on one hanger ready for...
Don't Leave Measuring Scoop in Food
Rightfully so there should be such a law with food and utensils being handled by many different people. However I fail to think I threaten my family and friends by leaving my measuring spoons and cups in my food. I wash my hands before I start cooking and several...
Gift Ideas for Someone Who Likes Fishing?
How about purchasing a small tackle box and adding some hooks, bobbers, weights, small pair of pliers made to remove the hook, a glove to hold the fish or anything else you think he would use. If you arent sure what he would use, you could either put a gift...
Easy Bread Recipe?
If you want to email me I will share my bread recipes with you. winbergma AT hotmail.com I am not home for another few days but do make a lot of bread and would be glad to share with anyone. I have a wonder full french bread recipe just recently tried that...
Use Plastic Vegetable Tray to Organize Sewing...
Excellent idea for jewelers also, since the tray is so lightweight I think I will glue it down to a plastic lid for stability. I would hate to be picking up thousands of small beads. Thanks so much for giving me the idea.
Crafts Made With Wallpaper?
Here is my link to a bookmark I submitted made from wall paper. http://www.thriftyfun.com/account.ldml?bookmarks_skip=60&sort=tf_title&order=ascending&account_nav=bookmarks Also, line shelves with it, make envelopes by using a premade one for a pattern, always...
Removing Lip Gloss From Tubes to Make New Colors?
If you screw the old lipgloss out there shouldnt be much left to get out and you should be able to get to it with a tableknife and q-tips. If nothing else works you might try using a double boiler on the stove, keep the heat on low so as not to boil the water...
Yellow Cake Recipe?
If you are wanting to make the cake from scratch this recipe will give you a golden color and is nice and moist. 2 1/8 C flour 1 1/2 C sugar 3 t Baking Powder 1 tea salt Sift the above ingredients. Add: 2/3 C of soft butter flavored Crisco shortening 1/2 C...
Cleaning a Textured Tub?
Join the club, I have the same problem. The best solution I have found is to take a stiff bristled brush, and your favorite cleaner and apply good old elbow grease. My in-laws all use the cleaner that hangs on the shower head and you push the button when you...
Craft: Recycled Pop Can Garland
What a cute idea. How about making them for the holidays and spray painting accordingly?
Creating a Birthday Journal?
I have been thinking of doing some book altering myself and just read to make the page seperately and paste it on the original book page. You have to remove some of the books original pages to make room for the added pages but your project would go much faster...
Help with Satin Embroidery Stitch?
Satin stitch is the hardest of all for me also. What I find works the best for me anyway is to do the first layer going lengthwise then do the top layer across making the shorter stitches the top layer. Seems to come out smoother for me. Good luck.
Creamy Lime Jello
This is one salad our family has enjoyed for generations. Thanks for reminding me of it.
Putting Photos on a Quilt?
Admittedly I have not tried the fabric paper made for computers, but am sure going to try it some time. This is how I transfer photos and anything I want from my computer to fabric. I cut freezer paper and a piece of light colored cotton fabric, usually muslin...
Wood Can Be Felt Through Flattened Furniture Stuffing?
Being an ex-reupholster yes your chair and couch can be repaired. They most likely used the wrong kind of batting or did not use a cover foam to hold it in place. If you know someone who would tackle it the job could be done but not easy unless they have experience...
Painting Over Stained Wood?
I would recommend an oil based primer. Kilz is my all time favorite. It does have an odor so plan on doing it on a day when you can open windows for air. Anytime you are painting surfaces that could have grease on them you have to use an oil base primer first...
Using a Self Cleaning Oven Without Instructions?
With my whirlpool oven, I just push the button and set the length of time if I dont want a full clean. The door is then locked until the timer goes off. The smell isnt all that bad, but then I run it when ever it gets anything in it.
Painting Kitchen Cabinet Hinges?
If you give the hinges a good cleaning they should be fine painted and there are many good metal colored paints out there now.
Removing Iron On Labels?
I see that you said you tried an iron, if you try the method kffrmw88 suggested and it doesnt work, you may have to put a softer label over the top. Perhaps a dry cleaner would have a suggestion also.
Shortening a Too Long Sectional Sofa?
If you are thinking to cut down one solid piece, as an ex reupholster, no dont try it. I would not have taken it as a job, if you find someone be sure to get a quote in writing.
Removing Wallpaper Glue from Raw Plaster Walls?
Not sure why you are worried about getting the glue out of the pores of the plaster your sealer should take care of it. if the glue is rough and you want a smooth finish then it is a problem. Depending on the finish you are looking for, whether smooth or textured...
Covering Scratches on Light Furniture?
If the underside of the table is finished and has any scratches I would try my repairs there first until I liked my results. If there isnt a scratch, I might even make one where it doesnt show if I really like the table. You would hate to ruin the table by...
Removing an Acrylic Overlay?
Not sure if you mean the new ones that look like what we use to call fake nails or not that you used a glue to put the complete nail right over your own, if it is that glue is like super glue. I tried them and had a terrible time getting them off, after all...
Suggestions for Furnishing a Living Room?
Work from the ends of the room, use very little furniture and keep the pieces small. Remember mirrors help to make a room look bigger. Depending on door placement maybe try two small round soft comfy chairs in one end of the room with a lamp/table between. A...
Tips for Rug Cleaning?
If you truly want a clean carpet I only recommend Stanley Steamer, they are reasonable, guarantee their work and do great work! I speak from personnal experience. They have a spot cleaner that you can buy from any dealer or service person. The secret to keeping...
Nails Hurt After Removing Acrylic Nails?
Right now your nails are screaming for help not more punishment. They need air and care. Use a good nail and hand oil treatment. Rub it in several times a day, use gloves when washing dishes and other harsh chemicals. Keep the nails trimmed short until the...
Unable to Print From Print House 4?
Although I dont use Print House for years I have had similar problems with Print Shop version, 10 and 11. I find the more windows I have open or detailed my project is the more trouble I have. My only suggestion is to save, save, save and be patient. At the...
Painting a Wall Two Different Colors?
It really depends on how much difference there is in your colors to me, but I totally agree with Omanana on the other points.
Paint Color for Green Carpet?
You might want to consider a beige of some shade on your trim. Or have you considerd a sponging or rag treatment on the walls and leaving the trim as it is? You could use a light shade of tan with a gold dry brush treatment on the walls.
Uses for Silk Scarves?
You could weave them in large canvas like a rug for a purse. Braid them for a belt or braid enough then sew them together for another bag. Use a braided length for a handle on a bag or fabric bowl. Brighten up a lamp shade by draping several over an existing...
Making a Screen Door?
Making a simple wooden frame to fit inside your metal frame wouldnt be that hard, surely you have someone who could help with the project. With one that large make sure to put good cross bracing on it. Also with the cats running around I would suggest using...
Soap Making
KUDOS to you! My sister and I made a few soaps last year to try it out but didnt go the lye route, my lye is sitting on the shelf waiting for to to get it done. I think you have given me the courage to get at it. Years ago my sister made soap of a rope using...
Reverse Button on Sewing Machine Stuck?
You might try just a drop of machine oil on the top of the button. Lay your machine on its back so the oil will run in around the button and try to work it.
Easter Food Ideas?
Let your daughter peel your hard boiled eggs before dying them then make deviled eggs from the colorful eggs. I use a cold food coloring dye completely safe. Put the yolks and all other ingredients in a plastic ziploc bag and let her squish it into the filling...
Birthday Party Refreshments?
Tea and crumpets! Happy Birthday! No seriously how about having an Easter Tea party. Make sandwiches cut them out with cookie cutters and stick a little paper umbrella in a stack of 2 offset and dye peeled hard boiled eggs for Easter eggs to devil and serve...
Activities to Overcome Boredom?
I dont mean to sound like a Dr. Phil want-a-be but are you sure you are bored? That probably sounds stupid, but I find myself thinking I am bored when in reality I am anxious about something. With me I have too many things started most of the time or one particular...
Motivating Myself to Clean and Organize?
First I would suggest you call a friend, a good friend and say I need your help. If your friend is a true friend he or she will motivate you and be glad to help. Then with her help tackle the mess that is bothering you the most first. Working with someone will...
Free Clipart Websites?
If I understand you are just looking for a site to download clipart. I found this site http://images.google.com/images?tbnid=fzVhM7c0OP2QzM:&tbnh=0&tbnw=0&um=1&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&rlz=1I7RNWI_en&imgtype=i_similar&tbs=isch:1&q=download...
Selling Crafts?
The hat is and the little girl are adorable. It is soooo hard to sell on Etsy, just the right person has to happen across your site. I had jewelry on there for a few months and sold one piece. There are so many others out there doing the same thing on Etsy...
Getting The Last Out Of Pump Bottles
If you are not planning on reusing the bottle, cut the bottle in half and you can reach the lotion left both in the neck of the bottle and the bottom. Othewise Q-tips work to reach up in the pump sometimes. If you are reusing the bottle, heat the bottle in...
Reviews of Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner?
Three of my SILs use them and swear by them. Im just waiting for them to go on sale and I will have one. Every once in a while there is a $5 off coupon in the paper which was this week so I will have one soon. We have very hard water it will be a real test...
Reviews of Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner?
http://www.scrubbingbubbles.com/Promotions/Pages/Promo3.aspx This is a site to get the $5 off for a starter kit and $2 off for refills.
White Film on Glasses?
To remove the film, put around 1/3 cup clorox in with the wash or if you can catch the last rinse put it in then, you might have to do this a couple of times but it worked for me. Then the best combination for keeping the film from building up again in our...
Cleaning a Stubborn Stain in the Refrigerator?
I dont know why you cant use bleach. I make a mild solution of warm bleach water to wash down the inside of mine and it works wonderful. I add around two tablespoons or so with a squirt of dish deterdent to a gallon of warm water. Do not use ammonia but bleach...
How Do You Play with These Wooden Rings?
Thank you and now I remember having the board with the net pockets. Oh if only!
Making Bath Bombs?
Citric acid Cornstarch Essential oils Sweet almond oil Food coloring 1. In a mixing bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of citric acid. Mix well. 2. When there are no more lumps, add 1/4 C baking soda to the mixture. Stir until you have...
