Tag: hints
group name: pointhoggers
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August 05, 2007 03:21 PM EDT --
Organize loose buttons by stringing them on twist ties, then simply twist the ties to prevent them from falling off.
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August 24, 2008 02:24 PM EDT --
When watering your lawn or plants, early morning or night is the best time, to reduce evaporation. To help control where your water goes, water when it's not windy.
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August 06, 2007 10:26 AM EDT --
To sharpen dull scissors, make several cuts through a piece sand paper--sand side up. Turn the sand paper over (sand side down) and make several cuts again to sharpen the other side of . . . more
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April 30, 2007 10:46 PM EDT --
When painting on fabric, outline your pattern with a wax crayon. This prevents waterbased paint from crossing the line of the design and also adds to the painting. When paint is dry, heat set with an iron. . . . more
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May 11, 2007 03:59 PM EDT --
Use plastic party table covers for messy crafts. They protect better than newspaper and can be used more than once.
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May 20, 2007 11:59 AM EDT --
Leaves can be preserved by microwaving — a method that reduces the drying time to minutes.
(Be sure to put a cup of water in the microwave to avoid damage.)
Put one or more . . . more
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July 11, 2007 11:35 AM EDT --
Here's a great way to make your own antique-looking vellum paper!
Crumple the paper then smooth out again
Make the paper damp
Soak the used teabags in more warm water
Place the tea bags . . . more
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June 02, 2007 12:32 PM EDT --
Zap garlic cloves in the microwave for 15 seconds and the skins slip right off.
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August 05, 2007 03:47 PM EDT --
If you have a sewing pattern that you will use often, transfer the pattern and all the markings to non-fusible lightweight interfacing. It will last a long time.
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June 08, 2008 04:44 PM EDT --
When doing any craft with fabric, wash all the fabric you intend to use for your project before you start to cut or stitch it. This will ensure that the project will not distort and will remove any dressing . . . more
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July 05, 2007 12:11 PM EDT --
Next time you're at the grocery store, pick up a box of plastic coffee stirrers for stirring & mixing paints. They're inexpensive and perfect for the job.
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August 05, 2007 04:00 PM EDT --
If you want to keep pets off the furniture (and you have no small children), tuck mothballs under the seat cushions.
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September 11, 2007 07:26 PM EDT --
An easy method to glue a bead is to insert the bead on the end of a toothpick until it fits snugly. Apply glue, place bead on project, and hold the bead with your finger as you remove the toothpick. This . . . more
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September 30, 2007 04:32 PM EDT --
Using lip liner first under you lipstick will make it last longer and look richer. Or a drop of foundation makeup on your lips before apply lipstick will make it last longer.
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October 11, 2007 02:31 PM EDT --
Put that junk mail to use! Any paper you get in the mail that is only printed on one side can be used for scrap paper. A normal 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper can be cut into fourths. These scraps make grocery . . . more
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December 30, 2007 04:17 PM EST --
Use post-it notes to mask parts of your stamp, or to overlap stamped images.
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January 06, 2008 02:20 PM EST --
Old plastic ice cube trays make great containers for mixing and holding paints. Plus, they're easy to clean, even if you've used acrylics. Just soak the trays in hot water, and the paint will . . . more
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January 06, 2008 04:10 PM EST --
Clean your blender by filling it halfway with water and adding a few drops of dishwashing detergent. Turn the blender on and let it clean itself.
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January 20, 2008 11:48 AM EST --
Save the wire from old spiral notebooks to use for craft projects.
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January 22, 2008 02:54 PM EST --
Steaming heats the vegetable and softens it's texture. It's gentler than boiling and allows the vegetable to maintain it's colour if not overdone. Use a stainless steel steamer that will fit . . . more
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