Glue For Napkin Glass Crafts?
Mod podge is just a brand name for PVA glue. It comes in lots of types and brands. For instance white wood glue is a very thick form of PVA and childrens white glue is a more thinned down version. You can buy very large bottles of it cheaply from DIY shops...
How to Make a Tiny Bow
Yes - tying a bow that stays straight and has the ends pointing in the right direction has always been a problem for me - thanks for these instructions.
Making Curlicues from Shredded Paper
An instant way of making them curl is to run them between your thumb and the edge of a blunt knife. They will curl instantly.
UK Substitute for Corn Starch
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In the UK maize is the corn itself, or corn on the cob, or corn kernels. We also call it sweetcorn when it is off the cob and used as a vegetable. When it is ground to a fine powder that those in the US call corn starch, we call it cornflour. We usually use...
Ideas for Storing Books
When you come to pare down your books that you consider clutter, here is a nice friendly way of getting rid of them http://www.world-wide-library.com/
Caring For Long Hair
I am the same, but 25 years ago was the last time I had a trim. I never get split ends any more. I never use conditioner, just malt vinegar for a rinse. I cant find any eco friendly shampoo so I use eco friendly dishwashing liquid. Sometimes instead, I rub...
Crafts Using Tri-Beads?
You could melt them and make suncatchers. http://feelincrafty.wordpress.com/tag/melted-bead-sun-catchers/
Making a Flapper Costume?
The last answer was just what I was going to say. Any straight slightly loose dress with fringing and a headband with a jewel and a feather. Remember this was supposed to be a boyish look, so also wear a bra that will flatten your chest a bit.
Reducing an Image on Cross Stitch Pattern?
The larger the number of holes per inch in your fabric, the smaller your picture will be because you can fit a lot more stitches into a smaller space.
Girls 16th Birthday Party Ideas?
Get the guests to come early with their make-up bags and they can all do each others hair and make-up as a warm up to the party. Then just provide loud music and plenty of pizza and burgers. Maybe have a fashion show where they can strut their stuff up and...
Clothing Label Left Sticky Residue?
Not sure if it will ruin the fabric, but nail varnish remover is usually good for getting rid of stitcky stuff.
Paddlesocks (Khaki/Aylesbury Mix Duck)
Aww - thankyou! She lived in the house when she was a duckling and followed us everywhere but didnt much like water. Now she is living out with our other ducks she is inthe water more than any of them. I will get a picture of her as she is now, sometime soon...
Paddlesocks (Khaki/Aylesbury Mix Duck)
Not very clear (she is very good at camouflage) but here is Paddlesocks all grown up.
Beneful Dog Food Lid Craft Project Ideas?
I have heard of putting clear plastic beads in the bottom of an oven proof pot and melting them in an oven to make sun catchers. There are some safety issues with this obviously but maybe you could do something similar by cutting these lids in small pieces...
Making a Cup and Saucer Bird Feeder?
Thanks for the suggestions. However I forgot to mention that I am in the UK so I dont know US brand names. If anyone could tell me the type of glue these are it would be helpful
Selling Beer and Soda Can Pull Tabs?
You should save the whole cans - food cans too and any other old metal you want to get rid of like saucepans or bent cutlery. Rinse them out and remove any paper labels. Spend a few months saving them up and separate them into aluminium and steel (use a magnet...
Alternatives to Fundraising Thermometer?
You could have a blank music score and add notes to it which will show your favourite tune.
Dry Clothing on Hangers
It all depends on what type of hangers you use. I try to use those wide rounded suit hangers for jumper/sweaters to keep them in shape
What Is This Garden Plant?
A weed is a plant which is either unwelcome or is growing uninvited in the wrong place, so any regular garden plant can become a weed. It depends on how you view this pretty visitor to your garden. I think it is beautiful and we used to grow them on purpose...
Leave Sugar Out of Cooked Foods
I agree Marty, sugar is unnecessary, fattening, unhealthy and addictive.
Bagel in a CD Case
You do have a valid point Lilac and thankyou for pointing this out, but considering that not much of the food is in contact with the plastic, that it is only in the container for a few hours and that it is kept cool and certainly wont be heated in the container...
Bagel in a CD Case
Pixiedust7 - you dont need to remove the spindle, just make sure your filling doesnt cover the hole in the bagel
Mould and Mildew Spray to Clean Toilet
Thanks for that tip Marcie - will do that and refill the bottle when it runs out
Mould and Mildew Spray to Clean Toilet
Hi realestatemama from across the pond. Thats brilliant to hear. Haha - its always the men in our lives that cause us problems with the toilet seat!
Repurposed Garden Seating
Thankyou Pixiedust. Here is the cement mixer seat looking a bit more respectable
Use Shower Curtain Rings as Hangers
Just thought I might add that if the rings slide about you can use a velveteen or fabric covered hanger to prevent this happening
Flipflop (Bunny)
Thankyou everyone - yes we put extra hay in his hutch and pile old blankets and newspaper with a waterproof cover over the roof for insulation in the winter.
Remembering Granny Rollins
Your Granny Rollins sounds like a beautiful lady. I wish more people were like her. What some people regard as mean is actually generosity and contentment. Most people who lavish their money around do it mostly for praise. Your Granny was obviously content...
Corelle Plate As a Cutting Board
I always use wooden boards ever since I heard that studies show they are the most hygienic https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/bugs-get-the-chop-on-wood/154563.article
Name Ideas for Home Rental Company?
Something rhyming? Fundamental rental. Elemental monumental gentle central mental......
Living Room Paint Color Advice?
Not sure exactly which colour but I think you need something that will bring some warmth and brightness. Maybe pale orange '
Making a Perfect Bow?
Thankyou - yes I have done all that, but I remember this one being particularly precise and clear
Sorting Socks into Pairs
What a brilliant idea - yes I remember (just about) the days of teeny tiny sock problems
Paper Clip Ribbon Ring
Good idea. You could attach a multitude of different things to this ring instead of a bow. you could also thread your ribbon through the little circles and tie a bow straight onto it
Paper Bead Bracelet
Oh my goodness - that is brilliant. Its what recycling craft is all about, seeing what you can do with what youve got. You could also use elastic thread if you havent got a fastener
Beaded Necklace Using Clothespin Springs
I like clips better than pegs or pins. but try saying clothes clips its a bit of a tongue twister. Maybe laundry clips instead
Curtain Color Advice?
Everything is brown making it all a bit dull. it would be nice to inject a bit of colour and most colours go with brown. Red, orange, green, yellow would all look good. or break up the monotony with patterned curtains
Daylight Saving Time Begins March 13 (2016)
Yes its easy to forget to do all these checks. Here in the UK our clocks dont change until the last weekend in March so thats when I will be doing my checks
Sweep or Vacuum with Dried Lavender
I dont know - I live in the UK. I bought mine mail order online from a UK supplier. I am sure there will be a supplier near enough to you if you do a search
Growing Pea Shoots
yes thats why I plant them in the ground. I just snip off the shoots and they grow again
Tradescantia Pallida (Spiderwort)
Years ago I used to keep tradescantia as a house plant. I havent seen it sold in garden centres for a long long time. I never ever saw one flower, maybe because I live in the UK
Robin
I have learned something today. I was going to say thats not a robin and looked it up on a search engine to find out what it is and was surprised to find it is an American Robin this is what our robins look like in the UK http://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img...
Tester Pot (Paint Sample) Wall Art
ha ha - yes if only. I think you need to spend years in art school and then make a name for yourself in all the right places to make millions ;)
Using Less Toilet Tissue
Excellent - you too will be labelled a skinflint in your own household like me ha ha. But I always think that over a year it can make a reasonable saving if it means buying half the amount
Make a Bottle of Fabric Softener Last for 8 Years
I dont use fabric softener at all and havent noticed any difference other than you dont get the scent on your clothes, so I might start doing this just to add a bit of a fresh scent
Spinach and Cheese Appetizers
Am definitely going to try this one. Im always looking for vegetarian recipes and this might go well as part of a main course by cutting it into bigger pieces
Make Your Fruit Crumble Perfect
Ha ha - yes some people do! I always think it tastes uncooked. Maybe try this once and see if you like it better?
Clever Christmas Card Photo Caption?
Karaoke Kids or hoping to find a set of earplugs in my stocking this year or Soon to be seen on the X Factor
Sweet Sixteen Party Ideas?
Think what your friends like best - music and dancing? doing each others makeup? Film and popcorn/pizza? We recently had a cupcake party where everyone could unleash their creative talents with icing on plain cakes and those who werent creative just ate them...
Using Recycled Gift Wrap
Yes, its good when people understand, but even those with money to spare can do this because it is good for the environment
Help With Identifying This Plant?
I think tradescantia too. If so they are as you say,really easy to take cuttings from. just cut off a string of leaves, leave all but the top leaves on the stem and push the stem into a pot of compost. Keep the compost damp and it will root quite easily. This...
Accessories to Coordinate With Orange and Grey?
You could find some plain wood frames and paint them orange, white or dark grey. For the pictures in the frames find some black and white photos and pick out parts of the picture to give a wash of orange watercolour paint. Or you could do the same with colouring...
Curtain Color Advice?
At the moment it all looks very square, harsh and formal. I think curtains with a light brown or beige background would be good and just to soften down the square look, with a simple pattern of curved shapes. These could be in a darker shade of brown or a colour...
Herbs and Supplements to Heal a Wound?
Comfrey is well known as a healing herb as it contains allantoin. Also some say that urine can heal. Most people would find the concept of putting urine on a wound gross. I personally would look into this more closely first and want to sterilise it first if...
Amber and Pearl (Chickens)
Thankyou. They have yet to get used to the ducks who they find a bit scary, but they have a big grassy area to scratch about in now. I love the name Dibee Dibee
What Is This Houseplant? (Amaryllis)
Amaryllis are super easy to keep. Sometimes I have forgotten to water mine for months. They have been in the same soil for years without any fertiliser and they still produce flowers and good strong leaves. After a while they will also produce babies in the...
Frozen Brussels Sprouts?
If you defrost them to find they have gone mushy watery or disintegrated you could chop them to use in soups
Potty Training a Puppy?
Is there a blanket in the crate? if so is it the same colour as the potty tray? or does it have the same feel or thickness? your dog could possibly getting confused and think that both are for poops
Getting Hair Back to Natural Color After Coloring?
Would you consider going a bit wild and trendy for a while (if youre not already) I thought maybe you could go for stripes during the transition from one colour to another while your natural colour grows out. So I had a look through google images to see if...
Home Repairs for Low Income Families?
It would be useful to know whether you own th eproperty or are renting it. If you are renting, surely it is the landlords responsibility. Meanwhile, leaks can be temporarily fixed with a can of expanding foam.
Value of Old Encyclopedias?
Antique and vintage items are only worth what people are prepared to pay. Your best bet is to see if anyone is selling, or even better, has sold, anything similar on Ebay. Your books are not really that old. I have antique books, including books that are about...
Value of Funk and Wagnalls Encyclopedias?
I doubt they have any value. I have books from the late 1700s which have no value except to me. No-one wants reference books, dictionaries or encyclopaedias any more because they have google. There are far too many around for them to be rare enough to be of...
Value of Funk and Wagnalls Encyclopedias?
Having said that, Ive since done a search of completed listings on Ebay. Most listings didnt sell, but the odd few did. It may be worth checking the dates of the books that did sell to see if it is worth your while listing your own for sale if yours were published...
Softening a Hard Bagel?
I find microwaving it is fine even without the water as long as it hasnt completely dried out. Try 10 seconds first then another 10 if it is still hard. Eat it immediately while it is still warm or it will go hard again. This explains why bread goes stale and...
10th Birthday Ideas?
If you dont think the parents would be offended, you could ask for them to pay for (or towards) their own buffet instead of bringing a birthday present
Fresh Broccoli for 60 People?
An average stem of broccoli would serve 3 to 4 people so about 15 to 20 stems
Curtain Colour Advice?
It would be helpful to see a photograph. In my head, I imagine the mustard sofa to be quite a bold colour. Without anything else in the room matching it may look a bit stark or prominent. Having something a similar colour would balance the scheme better. This...
Girl's 13th Birthday Party Ideas?
Could you invite friends round for food, drink, and watch a movie? You could also add activities like putting on beauty face masks (and trying not to laugh by cracking them) or putting makeup on each other
Gardening with the Chicken
This looks and sounds funny. But I am English so I havent clue what it means even though you made me smile :)
Fairy Tale Moon
I have just learned that the bright star near the moon is not a star but the planet Venus
