Category: Recycle it

Gel Air Fresheners

  • 2 cups liquid potpourri
  • 4 individual envelopes of unflavored gelatin
  • 2 tbsp. salt
  • heat-safe containers gel air freshener

In a saucepan, heat 1 ½ cups of the liquid potpourri and the salt until the salt is dissolved. Then add the gelatin, and stir until thoroughly dissolved. Remove from heat. Add the remaining liquid potpourri and stir until completely combined. Pour into containers and allow to cool thoroughly. To make them more beautiful, add some food coloring and silk flowers! More info HERE at onegoodthingbyjillee ; also another method of making these.

Mason Jar Beer Margaritas

Reblogged from Sixinthesuburbsblog:

You’ll Need

  • Mason jars with lids
  • Your favorite cocktails
  • A bucket or cooler with ice
Beer Margarita – Recipe: 
Makes (6) 1 cup servings
 
1 (12oz) can frozen limeade concentrate
12 oz tequila
12 oz water
12 oz beer
limes
 
Mix all ingredients together. Add 1 slice of lime into each mason jar and fill with 1 cup of mixture.  Place over ice to chill.

Fabric Flower

Great way to use up those fabric scraps!

What you will need:

  • Fabric  This is a project where you can use up some of those scraps.
  • Glue  I really like using Tacky Glue.  It is much better than regular school glue and it really is… well… tacky.  I also use the glue bottle to form the petals.
  • Floral wire  I use the 18 gauge, white fabric wrapped floral wire.  In my area, it seems that Hobby Lobby is the only place that sells this exact kind but Wal-Mart does carry the wire too.  Just not the 18 gauge.
  • Rounded tool  This could be just about anything as long as it’s smaller than your glue bottle.  I’m partial to my wooden spoon because the handle gives a great shape.  You’ll see why soon.
  • Floral tape  You can find this at the Dollar store, Wal-Mart or any craft store with a floral department.
  • Wire cutters
  • Felt balls  I like to use 18mm in various yellow shades. 

    CLICK HERE for step by step instructions with fab photos!