Susan S's Profile | Fredericksburg, VA

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Turn a mouse trap into a Christmas accessory!

T'WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS . . . . .

TaniaC on Dec 17, 2012

AWWWWWWE!!!!! I wuv You Douglas ♥ You are the Bomb!!!!!!

BURLAP WINDOW VALANCE: NO SEW - BUT LOTS OF PAINT!!

DiybyDesign Judy on Oct 04, 2012

Love the valance. BTW I fixed the link on the pinch pleat drapes. Let me know if it works ...»
for you. Thanks.

ANOTHER BURLAP TABLE RUNNER

I've had 2 pieces of burlap for so long that I'm surprised it hadn't dry rotted!

With thanks to Colleen Jorgensen on her "How to make a fall mantle scarf from burlap" ...»

Sharon B on Nov 11, 2012

I c u like the burlap, I use to make Xmas baskets with it.....cut a circle of burlap, use a ...»
stencil to put Welcome on it and bring it up into a basket and fill with pine cones, homemade gingerbread men, dried, berries and a candle with greens......I sold 28 for a Xmas buffet dinner, their tables...oh and added sticks too.......I put twine through them to gather them up and red ribbon to hide it......wish I had a pic, some place I do.....haha but wanted to share ......some I put candy canes in as well

PART 2: GARDEN FIGURINE MAKEOVER

THE TURTLES

Laurie B on Oct 01, 2012

Yes Sharron, it is just the breed, purchased him from a breeder in Fla, Leida glad you enjoyed ...»
the pic's and Tania, yes, I know it is extremely gruesome but they are definately fierce creatures not one of my favorites for sure, but I wouldn't want any harm done to them unless I had small pets or children living in their setting.

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PART 1: MAJOR MAKEOVER FOR GARDEN CRITTERS

BUNNIES & TURTLES

I've had these adorable figurines sitting in various parts of my backyard flower gardens ...»

Susan S on Sep 21, 2012

Thank you Tania - I know . . . . who can resist cute, cuddly fuzzy bunnies?? And, these guys ...»
are totally maintenance free and non-allergenic!!

PISTASCHIOS & STUCCO

ITALIAN VILLA BIRDHOUSE.

To be perfectly honest I don't know if this would hold up outside unless it was in a ...»

Sharon B on Nov 11, 2012

Love your birdhouse........would look cute now this time of year with some greenery and small ...»
pine cones around it at the bottom and set some where, by just doing it loose u can change things out......love it

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TESTIMONIAL: AGING WOOD INSTANTLY!!

A couple of weeks ago Jeanette (Homa Style) posted how to instantly age new wood and turn it into beautiful aged grey barn wood look. Well, I tried it and it worked!!

Vintage Headboards on Dec 16, 2012

Apple cider vinegar will make some pines more vibrant and others it will age. I have used this ...»
technique as well and love the results. It's important to not let it run because you will see those runs when it changes colors. I usually let it dry for a couple of days then the strong smell will dissipate. Nice work!

Here are some interesting facts pertaining to hummingbirds. Someone asked about when to stop feeding the hummers which has led to lengthy discussions so rather than tag-on to that one, I'd just let you muddle through here if you wanted!

Susan S on Nov 11, 2012

LOL!!

TELL ME IT'S NOT HOT!!!

Margaret C on Jul 22, 2012

For us in the Phoenix area of AZ, anything under 110 is cool for this time of year. It's ...»
"humid" to us, but nothing compared to the rest of the US.