Project 1: Rock + Bowl + Flame ( 31 DIY Projects for Busy Gals)
31 minute project You'll need: Sakrete Quickset Concrete a bunch of rocks (perhaps dug up from your yard) a plastic bowl a large canned good chafing dish gel fuel pack PAM cooking spray newspaper plastic tub for mixing concrete stick to stir concrete You are going to create one of these (which, FYI, Restoration Hardware doesn't sale anymore, hence why we are making our own) In pictures: For the readers: 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. and 7. Fun ambiance for the whole family. Check out what's to come with 31 DIY projects for Busy Gals by clicking the log above. Linking up here:DIY Under $15 @ A Little TipsyTutorial Tuesday @ Hope Studios Loving b3HD? Have a life and can't view the whole blog in one sitting? Then stalk us already! Promise not to stalk you back.
Copper Ring Tutorial
The ring I made before went well so I wanted to play around with that some more. Here I have a gauge 22 and 18 wire. The smaller the number the thicker the wire. Yes, it's a handle of some sort. This end makes a bigger ring, something like a size 8. the other end has a metal collar and is more like a size 6 1/2 - 7. This is the 18 gauge which I'm wrapping twice. Work one bead at a time. Once strung with a bead each wire goes behind in the opposite direction. Like so. Time to put the ring back on our "form". Now you want to make the wire and beads symmetrical. I prefer smaller ones so I snipped mine to an inch. With the thicker wire especially I need to get the spiral into my flat nosed and really crank. This spiral will sit below the top bead. Again, what you did with your first spiral do the opposite with the other. One in both sizes, each a little different.
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Reeko's Mad Scientist Science Experiments and Science Projects
Goggles on? Check! Here you will find Reeko’s best science experiments, science projects, science fair lessons, and more of those crazy science tips from our resident mad scientist, Reeko. On the science experiments page, you’ll be able to add the required supplies to your personal My Locker supplies list, see other science experiments that use those same supplies, view advanced parent and teacher science notes, rate and discuss the science experiment with other little scientists, and much more. And don't forget - you're in the Top Secret Section F of Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab so please understand that all knowledge gained from conducting these science experiments must be kept strictly confidential... You may organize science experiments by name, category, popularity, level of difficulty. (Easy) viewWe all know that when that little light bulb appears above Dad's head when he thinks he's finally figured out how to fix the latest broken household appliance - it's time to flee the house.
Make it Do Gift: Cozy Bed Warmers
A cozy bed warmer is one of my favorite things. Put them in the microwave for a few minutes and they work wonders for cold feet, aches and pains, or plain old stress relief. Bed warmers make a such a wonderful gift. They are easy to make, inexpensive, and both pampering and useful. For years I would climb into bed in the winter and put my cold feet on my husband’s legs to warm them up. Last year for Christmas, my Mom made them for all of her grandchildren. My husband steals mine for back or neck aches… come to think of it, maybe he needs one for Christmas. To heat up your bed warmer, simply put it in the microwave for 3 to 4 minutes. You can make a bed warmer filled with feed corn, rice or buckwheat. We have found several fabrics that make good warmers, such as cotton chenille, cotton flannel or cotton fabric. I prefer a bed warmer with a removable, washable cover. Here’s what you will need for this project: Here’s how to make a cozy bed warmer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Kid’s (Small) Messenger Bag
When my two-year-old son decides he wants to go somewhere he picks up my purse, puts it over his shoulder, and heads for the door. As cute as that is, Daddy thought a cool boyish bag should be made for him as soon as possible! So I came up with this messenger bag that’s toddler sized. So let’s get started. 2 rectangles of fabric, one each for the inside and outside of the bag, 15.5″ wide X 31.5″ 4 rectangles of fabric, two each for the inside and outside of the 2 pockets, 11″ wide x 6″ tallA shoulder strap cut to a length that fits your or your child comfortably (my son’s is 32″)My free pattern you can download here in Google Docs. All seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise noted. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Looking for the Accuquilt Giveaway?
