Tag: hints
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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 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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January 10, 2008 04:37 PM EST --
Want to try making your favorite recipe in the crockpot instead of the oven? Here's how to convert conventional oven cooking times into crockpot cooking times---
Conventional Oven . . . more
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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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February 16, 2008 07:01 PM EST --
You are making dinner in the crock pot and it smells awesome! Every now and then you stop by the pot, open the lid and take a sniff. The crock pot is a lot like a little oven. When you lift . . . 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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July 13, 2007 09:18 PM EDT --
Needles can be stuck into a wide candle instead of a pincushion and the paraffin makes them sew easier.
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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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December 30, 2007 06:49 PM EST --
Thaw whipped topping in the microwave. A 4 1/2 ounce carton will thaw in 1 minute on the defrost setting. It should be slightly firm in the center but it will blend well when stirred.
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January 03, 2008 01:32 PM EST --
Make pasta less sticky and reduce some of its starch. Add just a dash of white distilled vinegar to the water as it cooks.
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January 03, 2008 01:51 PM EST --
Whenever you have extra broth, pour it into a plastic ice cube tray and freeze. Once frozen they can be removed and stored in the freezer in a plastic bag. They can be added to soups or used to saute foods. . . . more
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