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Crafts: My 1st Craft Fair Booth!

Does anyone have any do's or don'ts? Or something that you like to see there to purchase? What draws you to a booth?

THanks!!

Minettesmaze
Minettesmaze Bellevue, NE 2 days ago
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    Kat Tellez 13 minutes ago
    As far as pricing your pieces, there are a few different things to consider: the cost of ...»
    materials, the amount of time and skill required, and what the demand and competition is.

    If it's cheap or free reclaimed lumber and takes you less than 30 minutes to make, then you can charge less than if it's expensive hardwood and takes you hours. If there are a lot of people selling comparable pieces or not a lot of demand, you might need to drop your prices. I always calculate a bare minimum I need to charge for a piece for me to come out ahead and an amount I think the piece is worth and then list the price somewhere in between and adjust if necessary.

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Turning a Door Into a Beautiful Headboard.

It all started with a trip to a local "experienced building products" store where I treasure dived and came out jumping for joy with this very old 5-panel door. I knew exactly what I ...»
wanted to do with it.

To see more pictures and How To's, I welcome you to visit my blog.

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Marie
Marie Canada 10 hours ago
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    I love this, you did a really nice job!
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Flowers in Bloom

Just some pictures of flowers in bloom in my Secret Garden
Jayme
Jayme Bellaire, MI 2 days ago
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    Jayme I love bleeding hearts and Lillie's of the valley, but never owned any. Are they easy ...»
    to care for?

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  • American flags were added to the deck planters planted with white begonias, blue ageratum and red fuchsias.
  • Wrap silverware bundles in a paper doily and tie with jute twine!
  • Baby's Breath & Carnations in a blue-tinted mason jar with a few little flags make a quick patriotic centerpiece.
  • Coordinating napkins and plates and a woven basket tote add to the fun!
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Patriotic Picnic BBQ ~ Happy Memorial Day !

For Flag Day, Memorial Day or July Fourth, why not use some inexpensive decorations to highlight the holiday? Using a blue and white pin-striped sheet, paper doilies, jute twine, mason ...»
jars and flag accents can turn your picnic table red, white and blue! Go through to my blog post for recipes for the best Chicken BBQ sauce ever and my grandmother's homemade potato salad too!

http://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/july-4...

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Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE 2 days ago
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    Barb Rosen 6 hours ago
    Maybe I can be your assistant when you turn professional : )
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Memorial Day!! Honor the Fallen. In Memory of Sgt. Jimmy Regan

I redid this dresser to pay tribute to my Ranger buddy Jimmy who was KIA Feb 2007 in Iraq. Read about him here: http://www.leadthewayfund.org/sgt-james-j-re...
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BeachBumLivin Sarasota, FL 2 days ago
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    Susan @ Rustic ReDiscover... 6 hours ago
    What a beautiful piece of furniture and a great tribute to your buddy, Jimmy. Thank you for ...»
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  • Sandpapering the insole. The top layer of the suede comes off but that's okay. It's hard to believe.
  • Not perfect.  Not new. But not embarrassing anymore.
  • Pretty darn clean.
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How to Clean Suede

I brought out my summer sandals and found that the suede insoles were very soiled looking. See below. ...»

I remembered my mother saying that you could clean suede with sandpaper. I thought, 'Wow, that's weird' and it stuck in my head. So I tried it!

Guess what? It WORKS!!

Has anyone ever tried this?

I think it will work on any brushed leather (suede)... but be careful when trying this... try an inconspicuous place first. In my case, it didn't matter because I was ready to throw these sandals out. So whether I ruined them, it didn't matter. But it worked!!! YAY!

Thanks for viewing. Linda

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Linda B Trumbull, CT 2 days ago
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    Sometimes stinky too. I scrub mine.
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  • Kitchen Island I Made from an Inspirational Picture on Pinterest...
A sheet of Plexi glass was added to the top of this..:)
  • My Kitchen Island Finished :)
Plexi Glas was added to the top of this for easy cleaning.... and a flat smooth surface to work on :)
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Kitchen Island Made From an Old Door....

I have always wanted to attempt making a kitchen island and I finally found the perfect one to make...... From and inspirational picture found on PINTEREST to a Kitchen Island I'll Love ...»
forever, cause it was made by my own 2 hands....

To see The step by step instructions I used to make this ...Please visit My BLOG PAGE..

UPDATE!!!!!!!!

I noticed that a few people have commented on maybe adding a piece of Plexi Glass to the top of this....... Sorry I forgot to say in the post that I went and purchased some Plexi glass and have it sitting on top of the Door.... It's not shown in the picture cause I purchased it after I had taken all the pics... Sorry for the confusion... But thank you all for your input :)..... It definitely is a must for sure..... a lot easier to clean and no food getting into all the Crevices ......

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TaniaC Fairfield, IL 2 days ago
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    TaniaC 7 hours ago
    Thanks Carol C You just made me ...»
    think I need to make another one like this out on Hubby's Man Porch....HMMMMMMM!!!! I have another door LOL! :)

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Outdoor Light Transformation

Ahhh, the magic of spray paint! A can of Oil Rubbed Bronze saved these brass outdoor lights from the landfill. And now I love something I didn't think was lovable.
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Jill Drummond Middleton, WI 2 days ago
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    Love the change... I have done this to 2 chandeliers I inherited with my latest house. One was ...»
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  • Household vinegar will NOT kill weeds.  Read how to REALLY kill weeds with vinegar.
  • You need at least a 10-20% vinegar plus horticultural orange oil (or other citrus oil)
  • You need to apply it with a spray bottle when the sun is bright, the ground is dry, and the temperature is above 70-degrees.
  • This type of sprayer will tackle larger jobs.
  • There are a few companies that have pre-mixed the strong vinegar solution with a citrus oil.
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REALLY Killing Weeds With Vinegar

For more details on this process, please visit the blog post below.

Lately, I've been seeing Pinterest boards and blogs with tutorials on how to make a ...»

vinegar weed killer. Friends, I'm here to tell you that their information is faulty and their vinegar weed killer will not work.

Most of the blogs that show vinegar weed killer recipes, show household vinegar with 5% acidity.

This.Will.NOT.Work. I repeat, This.Will.NOT.Work.

You need a vinegar that has AT LEAST 10% acidity PLUS a horticultural citrus oil. There is some controversy within the organic gardening community regarding vinegar strength. Very respected gardeners say that 10% acidity mixed with citrus oil will kill weeds.

For at least 10 years I have been using a 20% vinegar for my weed control. I have not tried 10% vinegar ~ but I trust the gardeners who say it will work. Many of them are diluting their 20% vinegar by cutting it in half and adding water. Doing this will give you two gallons of 10% vinegar.

WARNING: This 10% – 20% vinegar is potent. You need to wear goggles, rubber gloves, long sleeves, and shoes when working with 20% vinegar. It will burn your skin if any splashes. I have experienced this first hand ~ it can be very painful.

While the vinegar alone will work well at getting rid of weeds, it's the orange oil that nails the coffin shut on weeds. However, none of this will kill weeds if it isn't properly applied. That is the real secret to killing weeds and killing them for good.

If you want to kill weeds naturally, then here's what you do:The correct ratio for weed killing is: 1 gallon of 10-20% vinegar to 1 C. of orange (or citrus) oil. Mix well. (see my Warning above) Then, add to either a spray bottle like this one. I highly recommend rubber gloves when applying with this type of bottle ~ it does tend to drip.

This ONLY WORKS when applied at full strength, in sunlight, during the heat of the day.

That means, if it rained yesterday, then don't apply it. If rain is in the forecast within 24 hours, don't apply it.

Wait until the soil is dried out a bit, the sun is bright, and it's the middle of the day. It must be at least 70-degrees for maximum efficacy. The weed will think you are giving it some good food. Down the hatch, little weed.

Keep in mind that this brew does not discriminate. Be careful where you spray. It will kill your flowers and plants just as effectively. Obviously, avoid application on windy days.

The Seasoned Homemaker
The Seasoned Homemaker Austin, TX 2 days ago
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    Em Hooper 9 hours ago
    I use household vinegar around a granite memorial plaque to kill off the grass that tries to ...»
    cover the plaque. Kills it dead. Looks like someone poured Roundup on it. I use it sparingly, as I don't want to bother the tree nearby.

    A friend said that pouring salt on poison ivy would just invite the deer in for a lick. LOL. There goes that idea. The local deer herd is 10 +- strong and I'd just as soon they stay away from my rhododendrons, hostas, strawberries, blueberries, and sunflowers.

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Make a Easy and Versatile Terrarium in No Time Flat

Looking for a super easy way to add interest to a stylish window? in less than 30 minutes?! Wanting a little more greenery your home? Learn to ...»

incorporate succulents {real or artificial} using this How to make: a DIY hanging terrariums tutorial. Jump start your spruce-ups before Summer.

Fresh Idea Studio - Therese
Fresh Idea Studio - There... Tampa, FL 16 hours ago
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    Fresh Idea Studio - There... 10 hours ago
    Thanks, Karen! It was something easy and fun to do with my 7 year old She's real proud of it.
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