Daily Jots

To make hemp jewelry, you first need to select some hemp twine. Although hemp now comes in many colors, the signature “natural tan” color is still the most popular. Most hemp jewelry is made from 1mm or “20 lb” twine. However, I have seen thicker twines used to good effect, especially for men’s necklaces. Make sure your twine is an even thickness (not too many lumpy bits) and smooth (unless you like the rough texture). You might try waxing your hemp as well, if you like that look.
Beginner Instructions

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I just love this little book. You are presented with 100 little tricks to make your hands and feet… absolutely gorgeous. Number 49 is about moisturizing your hands and all it takes is a little warmed olive oil and a pair of cotton gloves pulled on before you go to bed. In the morning, your hands will be softer than you can probably remember!
Must remember to do this tonight. All the best tips are useless if you don’t put them into action!

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“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”
Thomas Alva Edison
Wow… that guy has patience lol… not something that I seem to have a lot of these days… if ever. When I want something, I want it now. And if I can’t get it to work the first time, I am very apt to toss it out the window. I need to take lessons from Edison obviously!!
Just for the record… are you a patient person?
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We have all done… stretched one of our favorite sweaters out of shape. Well, apparently all is not lost. There are a few little tricks to bring it back to it’s original size!
How do you do it??

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After reading this how-to, I went in search of some dark chocolate and damn… we don’t have any. I know I’m not supposed to have sugar, but just a square would almost have been… medicinal!
Anyway, if you have some decadently dark chocolate somewhere in your house, here’s the first two things you have to do…
#1 Find a location free from background noise, such as television, music, a crying baby, etc. Being able to concentrate as intently as possible will facilitate flavor detection.
#2 Clear your palate. This means that your mouth should not contain residual flavors from …read more

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“One of the reasons people leave their pictures imprisoned in their camera phones is that they’re disappointed with the shots they’ve taken. The images are too blurry or too washed out, or the perspective is distorted. In detecting details, film cameras and digital cameras are more limited than the human eye, and camera phones, in turn, are more limited than both film and digital cameras. For that reason, you not only need to apply basic photographic principles to get the best-looking pictures possible, you need to be aware of and know how to compensate for your camera phone’s deficiencies.”
To be …read more

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“Here’s a set of plans for a pair of bird feeders that can be made from the scraps left over from other jobs. Whether you’re feeding birds for the winter or attracting them to your yard in the spring, these feeders are a great way to recycle your shop scraps. This also makes a great project to share with a child. You can use the project to teach a child some basic woodworking skills with an emphasis on shop and tool safety.”
Well, chances are that maybe even I could put this together. It looks easy enough!
Directions

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It’s almost time to start packing away summer and while it’s too early to start decorating for Halloween, I wanted to do something to show off the changing season. Here’s what I found…
“Decorate by utilizing the “use what you have” theory! Go through your cupboards and drawers to find items that can be used as props in your fall display. Find pitchers to hold wildflowers and decorative dried grasses, bring out warm throws to toss over your couch, layer fabrics on your tables. (Remember, pretty blankets and quilts can work well!)”
And luckily, we have fields and fields behind us full …read more

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A decade or so ago, no one would have a clue what an Ipod cake would look like, but that certainly isn’t the case anymore. So, if you want to wow everyone at your next get together, this could pretty much do it!

Wouldn’t this be great for a pre-teen birthday party??
Recipe and Directions

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Feeling a bit frugal this morning? If you have been wondering what to do with all of those annoying slivers of soap, this might interest you. It is complete instructions for making your own liquid soap… from start to finish!
And the money you save on soap… save it for something decadent!
Make Your Own Liquid Soap

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