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CrystalDyes

"A plastic, reusable container is a better choice. This project does not seal out air that can cause a sandwich to dry out depending on where itn is stored. A wash reuse container like Tupperware and others have is a mu87ch better choice in terms of environmental waste as well as the time it takes to make this project."

CrystalDyes

"I have made several headboards as well as redoing one from a thrift store. My biggest challenge was making a bookcase headboard. Couldn't afford the $900 prices from a furniture store so I laid out the measurements on graph paper and calculated sizes. Used 1 sheet of birch plywood to build it using glue and dowels to assemble with an occasional brad nail. I finished the edges of the 3/4" ply with the iron-on finishing tape. Learned a few things I would do differently if I make another on. Have used it for over 30 years and it still works. I have done lots of padded headboards for family and friends as well as other home decor projects since I love to sew and work with fabric."

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"Absolutely gorgeous looking. Wow amazing!"

Renee

"Great ideas, that work. Thanks"

Renee

"Great ideas, that work. Thanks"

Diy Upcycled Cup Sleeve

I picked up a cute pink sweater on clearance at the thrift store. I used it to make this adorable, and embarrassingly easy, DIY upcycled cup sleeve that would…

Old Fashioned Jam Thumbprint Cookies

I enjoy baking for my family (it’s how I show my love), so we have many favorite cookie recipes. Recently I was feeling a bit nostalgic so I dug out this old…

Easy Diy Notepad

Give an inexpensive dollar store notepad an upgrade with this project. You can make three notebooks in around 15 minutes and use up your scrap stash to boot. I…

Freezer Corn Recipe

Learn how to make freezer corn. This is an easy recipe that just uses corn and water. I blanch the corn first and then cut it. This makes the corn crisp and…

Lemon Almond Cookies

Lemon lovers will be in love with this super-simple lemon almond cookies recipe with a bold flavor! These soft lemon cookies are chewy as well as crinkly. No…

Light Bulb Potion Bottle

Don't toss your old light bulbs! I love a good recycled craft project and this one is the perfect recycled project for Halloween. It only took about 15 minutes…

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DIY Window Plant Shelf

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