A Critique of ThriftyFun?
A friend sent me this site as a link about 2 weeks ago. I was going to delete it thinking it was just people making chit chat. After I saw that on one page you see craft ideas, helped needed topics of all kinds. I thought Ill read a couple ideas then delete...
Copperhead Snake in My House?
You could try to put down a bunch of those really sticky flat insect traps maybe the snake will go to it and get stuck on it so its easy to locate. Youll also know how many you have they way too. and when you try to get him if he is stuck on it, he is a bit...
Need Help with Christmas Presents?
go to your local food bank if your that low income, they can give you help with foods each money, the money you make later can be used for gifts for your kids. ask your local church to help.
Help Me Organize My Room?
make you a memory board. first get a plan on what color you want it to be. you can match your room already exsisting colors. pick a theme like western. flower power, poka dots etc. only a few craft items are needed like fabric choice, ribbons, foam board the...
Using Elmer's Glue To Make Hair Spikes?
dollar stores sells a clear hair gel sold for many years now 40 or more that i know called dipidy do, it will have a slight wet look until it sets, then just wash it out when you tire of your look. its what was used in yesteryear days when the large barrel...
Beautiful Engagement Cake
thats so pretty and out of the box differant than the boring cakes you see with just flowers. you did a wonderful job, pat your self on the back for that one! :) hope you share more pics of the future ones you do. thanks for sharing!:)
Ideas For 77th Birthday Party?
im sure he uses hankerchiefs every one could bring one. it would interesting to see all the differant kinds he would have and dont buy balloons yourself for his party. have everyone to bring one regular hellium filled balloon not mylar tell them to pick there...
Make Your Own Halloween Costumes?
my little grandson wants me to dress up too because they always come here for awhile and we walk around our block to trick or treat with him. I had some old white sheets that I used for ghost to hang all around.I made me an ice cream sandwich costume to wear...
Closet Curtains?
flat sheets make great curtains, and most of the time the fabric of sheets are high quality & grade. And they come in so many colors & themes too. For hanging use a gromet gun & gromits at the sheets top then use whatever type hooks you perfer to match. You...
Bread O'Lantern
that is so very clever! you could use orange food coloring to brush on the inside of the eyes, mouth etc to add color. i love this idea and will fix it. thanks
Keeping My Dog Warm at Night?
We just had a craft show yesterday and my sister sold these little pillows she made that had rice in them. She used fleece type fabrics. You put the pillows in the microwave for about 1-2 minutes to heat them up. They are wonderful for many uses. To lay on...
Organizing Purses?
what about those plastic vertical wall hangers that are made to hold mens ball caps? they each one connect under the next easily visable and reachable. also what about those big wrought iron ceiling things that are used to hang your cooking pots on. they hook...
Look For Craftsman Tools At Garage Sales
They will replace it no questions ask. My husband is a mechanic & uses heavy tools daily. He only buys & uses craftsmen for that exact reason because the heavy strain he puts on the tools has to last. He has sdone this for years.Although he only has to exchange...
My Best Garage Sale Tips
try putting your signs for directions to your yard sale in reverse order. that way they do not see it and beat you there, because they do not know yet where they lead to. i did that way ours that was about 2 miles away from the main road with lots of intersections...
Cheap Ways To Display Pictures?
How about this method using clothes pins on your curtain rod? You could decorate your clothes pins to match your room and just over lap your photos maybe even with corners pointing upward like triangle shape. http://www.craftsayings.com/projects/home_dec/clothespin_curtains...
Inexpensive Decor Items For New Home?
I too LOVE Collections Etc They have millions of items for every room & they have specially themes too. Mine is the Lodge look. Go on line start your member account its free and request a catalog my mail.Then do not buy until you get a couple they are free...
Yellow Jacket Stings?
you should just take her on to the docter no matter what. the stinger might still be stuck in her skin inside her throat and infected as well.
Help With My Ten Year Old's Behavior?
I agree with the lady who said thisIt was very upsetting to read that your son has school phobia but is the best around his teachers. Maybe the bully is a teacher? Maybe your son behaves around his teachers because he is afraid of them? Because if it is the...
Uses for Blank Address Labels?
maybe you could print on some just your first and last name then the others your address and city and state abbrviated so its shorter then put the too together on your mail going out. since your printer will not serve them in such small print, might work. also...
Organizing Nails, Screws, Nuts and Bolts?
for longer light weight tools like welding rods, long nails, drill bits, etc. The new hard plastic chip cans called STAX are just wonderful. They are more thicker than pringles can. A durable plastic with a molded side which grips your hand just perfect. The...
Homemade Halloween Decorations?
I make my ghost from old sheets, just rip the ends up a bit, for the inside of the head I use polyfill fiber (like pillows are made out of) a bag at walmart cost $1.99 and will do hundreds of craft projects. I use the same sheet fabric a strip of it tied around...
How to Talk to Mother About Shaving Legs?
the next time you both are in walmart shopping and she goes to the section for shampoo etc. find that area where the shavers are and start the topic of conversation there by sayingis this the type I would use to shave my legs because I would really like to...
Decorating Around Base of Antique Tub?
what about wrought iron decore. wrought iron comes in so many shapes and designs. Most of the time its black but I had a small spiral staircase once that was for potted plants that set on each step. I spray painted it white and used the steps to set candles...
Dyeing a Black T-shirt?
I redye my black jeans all the time when they get faded. i use the ritz die the liquid one works best. you can use the powder one as well. which ever one you pick though run your washer full of the hottest water, gently put in either dye solution by pour it...
Ideas For Reusing Small Tea Tins?
Little windchimes would be cute. Just take a tiny nail & hammer and punch one hole in the lids center then in the bottom of the can punch 3-4 holes in differant places.For the chimes you could use wooden dowl rods cut to seperate lenghts or use spoons or forks...
Removing Sharpie From Vinyl Bus Seats?
Try hand cleaner, the kind men use on their hands after working on cars when the hands are real dirty and greasy. My husband sugested I use some on marks our grandson left on the kitchen floor (linoleum) and it worked. Since then I have used it for removing...
How to Make Bread Bowls For Soup?
Thank you both for the help. My mom use to save her starter to make her own sourdough bread.But Im not that patient. Now that they make it and offer it in the frozen section thats what I was going to use. I know it will rise high but I did not think it would...
Whirly Gig from Bleach Bottles?
heres info on how to make them from soda bottles http://www.mothergoose.com/Crafts/bigWhirl/bgwhirl.htm
Making Lamps with Material?
maybe they used the quilters batting that comes in sheets which comes in differant lofts of thickness.
Ebay vs. Garage Sales?
Im an ebay seller of handmade fabric items. The lady above is right. It all depends on what you sell. Use the word Lot in your title description if you sell more than one item in a listing. People search for that word. Another good source of saling items that...
Recycled Rubberband Keeper
I just today had to buy a bag full to go around my craft items and was wondering what Id do with the rest. How neat!:) thanks
Cleaning a Moses Basket?
You do need to clean it in some way like they said above, but first I would blow it clean to rid dust mites or spiders and eggs of any sort like flies etc. You can do that using high air pressure. If your husband has an air compresser just set the PSI on it...
Inexpensive Winter Wedding?
I live near the smokies its only a 45 minute drive to Sevierville. The ladys right. Thats what its called Wedding Capital of the South. because you have 3 separate towns that are tourist towns that are right together Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg...
Inexpensive Winter Wedding?
the chamber of commerece in gatlinburg request a free travel package by mail http://www.gatlinburg.com/ pigeon forge home page most everything they have youll find here including dollywood info which also tells about the winter lights that each place will display...
Biting Insects in Carpet?
Rent a carpet cleaner and you will get rid of them. Any grocery store rents them and some include the liquid cleaner detergent. You can rent one for 24-48 hours for about 25 dollars. Youll also get dust mites, their eggs and any type powders or such that you...
Hobbies to Avoid Gambling?
I agree with the other post. By getting in a healthy group of activites with people you not only make friends to keep your mind body & soul you do not waste your money and your rewards are many. Most classes of the crafts mentioned above are very low cost like...
A Jar Filled with Memory Cards
what a wonderful loving idea. you should save that jar and let your grandchildren some day when they are grown see what there grandmother and daughter shared. they will cherrish it too. thanks for sharing!
Kolache
this sounds so good. i have never heard of a kolache. does the bread just taste like a yeast type roll or sweeter like a dounut? and how do you put the filling in? thanks
Removing Mildew Stains from Baby Clothes?
wonder if it would help to spray them with stain remover as you take them off her then as they airdry as you say before putting into hamper. maybe that would help wash cleaner when you wash them. if the items are whites maybe the stain remover sparys with bleach...
Cleaning Services?
why not call a maid service place and ask them the same question as though you wanted your place cleaned? To see what there fee would be then decide the same or lower based on that. My sister cleans for others and i feel she always works harder than she gets...
Help Making Chicken Fried Steak?
dipping eggs really works good. and the oil has to be really hot when you put your meat in it.
Soap Recipes?
you did say SOAP reciepes correct? i found this site for SOAP making ideas http://www.soap-making-resources.info/
Help With 7 Year Old Picky Eater?
try letting him get involved in fixing his foods. He is 7 so I know he would be interested in it. For sandwiches use cookie cutters in animal shapes let him cut out his bread even meats like ham bologna cheese etc. with the shapes. buy the soups in the cans...
Recipe For 5 Layer Dessert?
i use the exact recipe just listed but use butterscotch pudding its so tasty. you can also use pistacio pudding it looks pretty for the christmas holidays espeacially in a deep clear glass see through dish the layers look pretty and it tastes good too.
Ideas for Frugal Thanksgiving Church Banquet?
For your centerpiece or to use as a serving bowl. You could take different size pumpkins cut and hollow them out real well. And on the outside of them slightly carve into the pumpkins outside into a picture on them of turkey or leaves.Do this by placing a piece...
Perfume That Came With Little Black Cat?
heres a few on ebay. are these what you mean? they seem to be vintage.I guess you could ask the seller more info on them if needed. hope that helped. I found a few by searching under fragrances using the key word sophisto-cat i believe it was by max factor...
Stopping a Bed From Squeaking?
try using WD-40 on it. it comes in a can with a tiny straw you attach to the spray nossle, for hard to reach tiny places. sold in the automotive section at walmart kmart even auto aone pepboys etc. spray the joints where the metal frame brakets insert into...
Crafts Using Old Bread Tags?
my grandson and i like this site for ideas here is a fish made of from those http://familycrafts.about.com/library/projects/blfishscale.htm http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/artscraftsideasseaoceanlifefishaquatickids.html
Cardboard Sheets for Shipping?
I sold some vintage magazine ads that were about that size on ebay and needed the same type stable way of shipping. I was mailing them priorty and the postal worker said just get the priorty boxes that would be about that size (while they were still flat and...
Cardboard Sheets for Shipping?
i called the post office and marge is right, you can only use them flat as i did buy sending priority method used flat not unfolded. you can use regular boxes and just keep them flat as well. most grocerie stores will give you boxes free, just undo them and...
Apartment Garden?
I saw in a magazine the other day where they saved their opened can goods like green beans corn etc. and they left the labels on them so they look pretty as your decorating theme, and planted mint, rosemary, thyme, etc in them. took up very little space and...
How to Make a Reading Lamp From Books?
i found these web sites telling how http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/ls_lamps/article/0,2025,DIY_14086_2268395,00.html http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/75667/how_to_make_a_lamp_out_of_vintage_books.html
Trouble Finding Correct Web Page?
sounds like you have a virus.maybe you should format your hard drive and reinstall your operating system and all programs.
Fruit Salsa?
here are a few http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Fruit-Salsa-with-Cinnamon-Tortilla-Chips/MoreRecipesLikeThis.aspx
Designs to Paint on Pottery?
if they are clear see through plates why not put christmas themed paper napkins that lay underneath inorder totrace the design and then paint. so many nice ones at the dollar stores like lite candles, holly and berries, wreaths, poinsettas, and more. or even...
Insulating Walls?
what about those 3 section things like they used in western days that they got dressed behind (not sure what they are called) (maybe room dividers)they are made out of wood and fabric having three sections that connect by hindges.they could placed up against...
How to Make Baby Leggings?
this question is right up my alley. so i hope i can help you. Im a seamstress and sewing is all i do. I sell from home to others in craft shows and sell on ebay. one of my usual customers that buys baby items i sell just ask me a couple of weeks ago if i made...
Staple Patches In Place Before Sewing
another tennesseen on here great! i use a dot of fabric glue in the center of mine to keep them still until i do the same thing. i find it keeps them from bubbling up later when washed not giving that lumped look in the center.
Infant Pillowcase Dresses?
is this it? i found this example through google search http://www.everythingsewing.net/pillowcase_dress_how_to.htm
Crafts Using Baby's Handprints?
heres a site with cute ideas http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/handprintsfootprintsartscraftsideaskids.html
Catalog of Items for $19.99 or Less?
i think you mean this one but there is another one that i just discovered thats just as good i listed it also. ask for free catalogs before you order to save on shipping i just recieved one today from collections and on the front page it has a coupon code for...
Scented Holiday Fire-Starters
Im so glad someone post this idea. I was just about to ask anyone if they ever heard of the candled pinecones that are scented that are used for the fireplace in order to get a nice aroma from the burning wood in your fireplace. I would like to know how to...
Craft Ideas for Assisted Living Home?
my grandsons class made the cutest wreath. they took a thin white paper plate and cut out the inside circle which left a round circle about 3-4 wide to use as the wreaths base for building.Then they cut out the same shape of a maple leaf using construction...
Food Christmas Gift Ideas?
Do you have a food dehydrator? Most all boys love beef jerky, you could make lots of beef jerky in different flavors like teriyaki etc. Even dehydrate fruits like banana chip,s pineapples, etc. Put them up a basket with all those wrapped in colored clear wrap...
Scented Holiday Fire-Starters
Denise thanks for helping me with the pinecone waxing. I have a question though please? I want to have them scented so do I put the scent in the melted wax before I dip them? Also, everyone talks about essentail oils when they talk about using candle wax for...
Scented Holiday Fire-Starters
denise can you also tell me what & how you make the item you mentioned called wax scented bears rag balls i cant visualize what that is. its sounds pretty and intriging. would love to know or see a picture of them. thanks:)
Why Is Laundry Detergent so Expensive?
sometimes venders at flea markets sell bins of items from canned foods staples in boxed foods, even detergents. They are cheaper. I often wondered about where they got them that they could sell them cheaper & just not use them thereselves. I have bought them...
Gag Christmas Gift for Short Man?
assumming he likes the joke thing and wants you to continue it each year, what about pencils sharpened really short, you could even get them with his name on them.if you know his age get that number of pencils
Meal Ideas For Top Teeth Being Removed?
may sound strange but pedisure for kids comes in great flavors like banana frost and chocolate and the strawberry cream is good too. My grandson who is 4 drinks it to add to his vitamin suppliment. They are really good, thick like a milkshake and if you let...
Buy Sale Baking Products Now For Next Year
how do you freeze your flour? in what type containers? Will ziplock bags work? Can you also freeze cake mixes (in small batches in zip lock bags? thanks
Creative or Romantic Birthday Present?
Not sure where your located but if your near the waterline most places offer tours be it riverboat rides, ocean rides in boat tours, or even some restaurant that over looks the ocean or creek. The sunset hours at those places are very romantic and some offer...
Texas Potatoes
thank you connie for this reciepe it sounds so good. I do not like anything with mushrooms though, do you know if anyother type cream of soup would work and if so what would you suggest? thanks
Gift for Patients at Nursing Home?
i think that idea posted of the old time movies and favorite stars is a wonderful idea! ebay sellers often list those old classics in lots. and sometimes the video store have old movies they sell on a table for $1.00 each. they would love actors like Jimmy...
Inexpensive Window Covering?
2 ideas come to mind. Find 2 of the same design you like in dishtowels sew them together to get your lenght then make a seam for the top depending on your width needed for the type rod you would choose. My favorite though, which I use in almost all my windows...
Inexpensive Window Covering?
heres the garden scene using the gallery glass, my picture is taken from outside so my screen is over top of it.
Inexpensive Window Covering?
the name of the gallery glass paint used for the birth bath is called peral white, so pretty.
Inexpensive Window Covering?
gallery glass is a type of craft paint that comes in small or large plastic bottles sold in the craft stores or walmart craft section. it comes in differant colors and is used to fill in the design you make with the gallery glass liquid lead paint which is...
Craft Projects with Old Calendars?
They would be great for decoupage or scrap booking projects. A lot of vocational high schools offer those classes maybe they could use them.
What is The Difference Between Apple Cider and Apple Juice?
Not sure but, isnt one fermented and the other is not?
Party Favors for 10 Year Old Boys?
check your local yellow pages for a store called DOLLAR DEN you may not have one in your town but find one in a town near yours.we are from the eastern state, tenn. and have lots here. They are a party specailty store with many themes and have all the party...
Getting a Toddler Around in Winter Weather?
wonder if you could make or they sell chains for the stroller wheels? like car tires use. it would cut right through the snow and ice.
Getting a Toddler Around in Winter Weather?
the wagon idea is such a good one.you could even make a 3 sided tent over it to keep him warm. by adding a frame to it made with 2x2 inch lumber and use a decorate shower curtain over it to keep wind out. and when summer comes just detach it from the outer...
Use Dresser Drawers as a Bookshelf
would love to see pictures of them finished! :) i saw years ago on some craft show where a lady used a small one as a spice rack on her wall, she added 1x1 lumber slates to the inside angled and so far apart. great idea youve shared. thanks
Fundraising Ideas for Sunday School Kids?
What about some type walk-a thon with people sponsoring each walker. I am not sure, but I think you sponsor so much per mile. Or ask your friends and family to each bake up one thing like brownies, fudge, or candies and collect them the next day and have a...
Uses for CD Containers?
I do think you meant the containers that the cds came in and not the cds thereselves, correct? if so then I use them for molds for foods. My husband is constantly buying blank CDs in those cases.And he always ask me do you want these? I would say put them aside...
Ideas For Sifting Rocks Out Of Garden
why not buy you large kitchen plastic strainer to use there each time and just shake it and dump each time.
"Outdoors Indoors" Kitchen Decor
how pretty and so differant. whats inside your clay flower pots? how did you attach the pots? I want to make me a flor rug with roosters & apples like that. I know how to do every part of it but I cant seem to find the fabric that craft shows say to use called...
"Outdoors Indoors" Kitchen Decor
thank you for sharing more info on how you made them. i think ill try the way you mentioned on the floor rug then. its simply great work and certainly a pretty ooak one of a kind item. thanks again God Bless
Chopping Up Halloween Candy for Baking
i do this same thing after a holiday has ended. those candies are so much sweeter i think. after thanksgiving i plan on doing the same and using them in the glass jars for the layered cookie mixes as gifts. thanks:)
Looking For Comforter With Large Grasshopper Pattern?
why not request what your looking for on ebay. they have a section just for request made. after you place your request it tags it, so anyone selling it shows up for you to view. if you are looking for just fabric with the print on it just put in key words that...
Craft Ideas With Zippers?
being a seamstress Im always using zippers and have lots too. this is a few crafts i plan on making to sell and give as gifts using fabrics and zippers.here is web site showing one of the ideas i am going to make but my stocking will be with plaid fabrics more...
"Outdoors Indoors" Kitchen Decor
thats so pretty too, the bench seat set in gorgeous looks like cedar I love cedar, your great a decorating with a theme. thanks for the pictures:)
How To Cut Plexiglas?
my husband cuts ours for any projects on his band saw. but he leaves on the film that comes on it while cutting it, i guess to keep it from getting jagged edges. i have seen him score it too real good with about 2 good score lines then lay it against a straight...
Relocating to a Nice "Walking Town"?
Why not email some of the places you mentioned to those places chamber of commerce and ask them the same exact question. they would have nothing to gain like the real estates would by telling you yes. the majority of the time any chamber of commerce can give...
Advice About Boy Girl Sleepover?
This same question was posted by someone else a few weeks ago, go back in search for it. I think it had like 80+ post on it. Youll find most post were 12 yr olds saying yes, very few adults/parents respond and the ones who did strongly suggest NO. Being a mother...
Spoon Rest Ideas?
flat sardine cans, they are flat enough but have a edge to rest the spoon on inside. i paint them to match my kitchens theme (apples and roosters) some are decoupaged. they wash up in the dishwasher and catch grease well when in use plus are thin tin so they...
Craft Fake Snow Paste?
I want to thank all of you kind people who sent me ideas and info. After a lot of testing, this is the one I went with that gives good texture and sparkle. I took the advice of the post who suggest spackle. I had a whole bucket in the garage. I mixed it with...
Pattern to Make a Casserole Carrier?
Heres one I found in a link that shows how too. many are different sizes those. this ones round shaped. http://www.craftown.com/country/craft21.htm
Milk Jug Lights
that is so pretty and such a unique way of lighting. i will be giving this a try. thanks for sharing this wonderful idea! :)
Milk Jug Lights
you say place one light into the mouth of the jug do you put the lids on to by having the hole for the light drilled threw the lid? How long (hours) have you kept yours lit to know if they do not get to hot for the plastic? Im assuming you let the light bulb...
Need 50 Small Gift Ideas For 2 Secret Sisters?
A small box of all occasion cards and envelopes. (12 count at the dollar store for $2.00 per box) pretty handkerchief headbands box of individual hot cocoa mix Wish I could think of more, thats all I got:) Happy Holidays!
Decorating Ideas for Country Scene Paneling?
i know the one your talking about its so pretty too. we use to have some on the walls in a place once. my present livingroom is a adarondac (think i spelled that right) look with bears deers. i get anything that has the lodge theme, i also sew items with that...
Help Acquiring Gourds For Crafts?
seems like i saw someone selling them on ebay, not sure it was back before halloween though. also, if you have a local radio station in your town that does a 30 minute show where people sell there items you could call in saying you wanted to by some. flea markets...
Decorating Ideas for Country Scene Paneling?
colectionsetc catalogs have some discount shipping coupons on the fronts of them. if you havent recived one lately request one before you order then use the coupon its good for internet orders not just for that catalog. also a friend just sent me this one too...
Decorating Ideas for Country Scene Paneling?
this is the wall lamp i got from collectionsetc http://www.collectionsetc.com/Item31073.aspx
Decorating Ideas for Country Scene Paneling?
Even a candle scape like this would match with the lodge scene year round. I have one with pillar candles that have leafs on them and pine cones around them in a wooden try that sits on my fireplace mantel thats just for looks i dont burn them. I even take...
Decorating Ideas for Country Scene Paneling?
I got this bear rug for my grandson to lay on or lay across his little wooden rocker. It washes in the machine and dryer just fine. Looks cute on the sofa arm too. A lot of these things go on sale at times, so you could add them to your favorites, and just...
Decorations Made with Glass Blocks?
Theres been a lot of post on this lately one lady provided pictures. Do a search here on thrifty, youll find lots helpful ideas on them.
Where to Find Slipcovers For Wingchairs?
my daughter got some a couple of years ago from fingerhut try there website possibly.
When will 'It's a Wonderful Life' be on TV This Year?
check out tvguide.com forthe answer or your local cable companys web site. they program up to 2 moths in advance on whats coming on.
Ideas For Marketing Farmhouse Style Aprons?
etsy.com is a great place to sell. also ebay to sell them. this particular item would sell well in the catagory which is crafts/handmadeitems/other i sew and sell all my items on ebay and do quite well. the craft catagory sells best for mine after you find...
Inexpensive Drapery Material Ideas?
sheets do work well. for the seventies era you could search ebay for vintage sheets for a pattern that fits that era. and if the sheets are to long and you have to cut them and hem to alter them, use your left over pieces to make matching tie backs or even...
Raising Neckline on Tank Top Blouse?
instead of adding the lace around the complete neckline why not just add it to the cleavage part. much liked youd see in the shirts that have the two layered look. all youd need to do is cut a tringle shape for v-necklines or a half circle shape cut straight...
