DIY Solar-Powered Mason Jar LuminariesOne Good Thing by Jillee This is one of those ideas that seemed like a really simple one UNTIL I started working on it. It actually turned out to be a bit harder than I anticipated…but in the end I was very happy with the results. So I hope you will hang in with me while I attempt to show you how to make one of these fun mason jar luminaries. I’ve been wanting to do something like this all summer long. It was time to take action! The reason my seemingly simple project turned out to be more complicated than I anticipated centered around the fact that the size of the light was smaller than I anticipated and didn’t “fit” the mason jar opening. After searching and searching…I found a tip on The Happier Homemaker that at least got me pointed in the right direction. After a few different configurations…here is what I came up with. You’ll need 3 paper clips, and then you’ll want to shape them so they each end up like this. Then you’re going to use those paper clips to suspend and balance the light on the rim of the jar.
tlc.howstuffworks.com/family/gemini.htm Gemini Information Element: Air Quality: Mutable Planetary ruler: Mercury Birthstone: Agate Flower: Lily of the valley Color: Yellow Key characteristic: Communication Strengths: Witty, talkative, versatile Challenges: Superficial, fickle, lack of commitment Gemini is the third sign of the astrological year and is known by its astrological symbol, the Twins. Below you’ll find general characteristics for the Gemini man, woman, child, lover, and friend. The Gemini Man The typical Gemini gentleman has strong intellectual inclinations but isn't the intimidating sort. The Gemini Woman Gemini women are glib, self-assured, and sophisticated. The Gemini Child Gemini children are usually bright and may show a talent for logic and language skills. The Gemini Lover Gemini lovers are versatile, witty, and fun-loving individuals that possess so much charm they can be almost impossible to resist. The Gemini Friend The naturally sociable nature of a Gemini friend is a big plus in drawing people to him or her.
Building a Rain Barrel » Nashveggie Vegan and Vegetarian in Nashville & Middle Tennessee If you have a garden or alot of plants then you know that you can use quite a bit of water keeping everything green, especially when there are days or weeks between rain showers. I have noticed rain barrels being sold at Whole Foods for $99 and thought the construction looked simple enough to do on my own and possibly at far less a price. So I undertook the task of doing just that. I picked up an empty barrel at a local farm store that once contained olives. It even had one olive left inside when I got it, I didn’t eat it as tempting as it was. Make sure you find a food grade barrel for this project, you don’t want unknown chemicals spread onto your garden or plants. (1) 3/4″ Male Hose Bibb (I used a no kink bibb)(2) 3/4″ PVC Female Adapter(1) 3/4″ tapped Male Hose to Male adapter(2) 1″ Galvanized or Brass Washers(4) #18 O-rings (1″)Teflon Tape1″ Hole Drill Bit(1) Brass Hose Cap18″x18″ Square Metal Screen(8) Aluminum Self-starting Screws 3/4″ Male No-Kink Hose Bibb #18 O-Ring (1″)
Create a manual, make HTML Help, create hypertext in a snap with PaperKiller! Manage electronic documentation with ease with this comprehensive hypertextual authoring tool! how to make a wedding pomander, kissing ball, or ornament with silk flowers | DIY A few months ago I added some flower pomanders to my shop, and I had promised to write a DIY for them…I know it took me long enough, but here it is, finally. These are so easy to make, and they come out really beautiful. I made this one in a smaller size with tiny flowers for an ornament, but you can use a larger Styrofoam ball with bigger flowers to make a wedding pomander instead. Or…how about wedding pomanders, and then smaller ornaments to match, for wedding favors or bridesmaids’ gifts? I think that would be awesome. A Styrofoam ball. All you need to do is pop a flower blossom off of its stem: And then snip off the plastic backing, staying flush against the back of the flower: Make sure to keep the little plastic stamens in the center of the flower (this is the back view): Dip the end of the pin into a little glue (I like to use old medicine cups for this): And start pinning them to the Styrofoam ball. Just keep pinning…just keep pinning… And feel free to go pour yourself a Blue Moon.
▶ DIY: Chocolate Flower Bouquet for Mum | dweam.com Mother’s Day is less than a week away! Have you gotten your Mother’s Day presents yet? If you haven’t, here is an idea for your gift. If your Mum loves flowers or if she loves chocolates, why not get her the best of both worlds and make her…. Our Mums have put in lots of blood, tears and sweat to raise and provide for us. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to showing you how to make chocolate flowers for mum, with love: Things you need: - satay sticks - chocolate Ferrero Rocher - ribbons (both cloth and plastic ones) - scotch tape - cling wrap - tissue wrapping paper Step 1: Pierce the satay stick till midway through the Ferrero Rocher. Step 2: To keep the chocolate fresh, wrap a large square piece of clingwrap around the chocolate and secure the ends around the satay stick with scotch tape. Step 3: Now we move on to making the petals of the flower. Step 4: Leaving a margin of about 2.5cm (1 inch) from where the two ribbon ends meet, use a sharp scissors and cut lengthwise.
Ion Propulsion - Deep Space One (Documentary)(Part 1 of 4) How to Make a Moss Chair August 4, 2010 by Robin Plaskoff Horton It’s eye candy, but maybe not seating. Los Angeles designer, Kyle Sugarman, created this cool moss chair and offered up the directions for the rest of to create on our own. Sugarman, who’s been featured on HGTV and The Style Network, has also left his creative mark with companies such as Microsoft, Lipton, and Target. • Find a side chair that has a nice solid seat–something with a great shape and with a vintage flair will really take this chair to the next level. • Once the chair is covered in newspaper you will then put a little spray adhesive down and a thin layer of chicken wire so that the moss has something to grab on to. • Section by section, spray a bit of adhesive on the back of each piece of moss and push it onto the damp newspaper/wire. • Once the entire chair is covered in moss, make sure to water it regularly in order to keep it healthy and growing. hat tip to casasugar