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Making a Recipe Scrapbook - Photos

Published on 25 Mar 2007 at 12:19 pm. No Comments.
Filed under General Crafts, Heirloom.

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I had a reader ask me if I could post photos showing the recipe scrapbook I wrote about here:
http://www.askthefrugaldecoratingdiva.com/blog/making-a-recipe-scrapbook/

I sure can - here they are. Click on each picture to get a […]

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Any suggestions to change the color of the base of an porcelain ginger jar style lamp?

Published on 6 Feb 2007 at 5:14 pm. No Comments.
Filed under General Crafts, Lighting.

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Any suggestions to change the color of the base of an porcelain ginger jar style lamp? I do not want to spray paint the base, but am thinking of decoupage. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.

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You mentioned it was easy to de-acidify paper. How do you do that?

Published on 12 Dec 2006 at 10:38 am. No Comments.
Filed under General Crafts, Scrapbooking.

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You mentioned it was easy to de-acidify paper. How do you do that?
Enjoy your site. Thanks.

My answer:
This is a great question - thanks for asking! You can buy an actual de-acidifier spray or, you can easily make your own. Dissolve two antacid tablets in one […]

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I want to create “skirts” to velcro around the perimeter of some tables - what color & print would look best?

Published on 12 Nov 2006 at 9:07 pm. No Comments.
Filed under General Crafts, Family Rooms.

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We are converting our den into a family area:
Big screen, toddlers train table, fold out loveseat w/ dark chambray slip cover, navy bins, lime bins, navy bean bags. I will set up 2, 8 ft tables for pc, crafts, girl scout stuff - there will […]

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Decorating with Grandma’s hankies

Published on 24 Oct 2006 at 2:11 pm. No Comments.
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I have a few of my grandma’s decorative hankies… do you have any ideas on what to do with them? They are blue and yellow and about 12″x 12″.

My answer:
I LOVE hankies!! Here are some ideas for decorating with them:
* You can frame them in […]

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I just don’t know what to do with all these photos

Published on 24 Oct 2006 at 1:55 pm. No Comments.
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For my birthday earlier this year my daughter and son-in-law bought me a digital camera and printer. I take the camera everywhere I go and take so many pictures. I just don’t know what to do with all these photos. I am looking for some […]

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What can I do with several pieces of fleece remnants?

Published on 24 Oct 2006 at 9:48 am. No Comments.
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Hi there. I have several pieces of fleece remnants left over from various projects. Do you have any ideas on what I can use them for?

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Small ones can be used to make a “fleece duster”. You know, like a feather duster. Using an old […]

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I’m working on my first scrapbook and don’t know how to use Polaroids in it.

Published on 18 Oct 2006 at 3:20 pm. No Comments.
Filed under General Crafts, Scrapbooking.

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I’m working on my first scrapbook right now. It’s going to be a Christmas gift for my parents this year. I went to a scarpbook party at work the other day and managed to get my first two pages done, or mostly done. I may […]

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Any ideas for using empty plastic prescription bottles?

Published on 16 Oct 2006 at 8:10 pm. No Comments.
Filed under Repurposing, General Crafts, General Tips.

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Any ideas for using empty plastic prescription bottles? I have quite a few and hate to throw them out. thanks……

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I’m guessing you’ll like this sewing kit I blogged about a while back. This one was done over 50 years ago:
Your Frugal Decorating Diva,
Nancy
P.S. Want […]

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Using enamelware for a bird feeder, bird bath or plant holder.

Published on 13 Oct 2006 at 4:39 pm. No Comments.
Filed under Repurposing, General Crafts, Outdoor Decorating, Enamelware.

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If using an enamelware bowl being used as a bird feeder, bird bath or plant holder, could it be used without drilling holes (for birdbaths, etc.)? I would think that some small clamps could be used, or perhaps those plastic hangers that clip onto planters.

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