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Why Didn't I Think of That

This is the board for everything I never thought of.

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How to get the perfect edge when sewing. I never EVER would have figured this out by myself!

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My 3 Monsters: Mod Podge Shoe Makeover

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What a perfect idea for an afternoon on my back porch! I love the berries in ice in a glass of lemonade :)

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Sharpen your scissors with sandpaper. Easy.

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Donna Maryes Thank you! Just what I needed.

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Thistlewood Farm So simple....yet so brilliant!

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Carol Hewitt Great idea!

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Mimi Strandberg I was wondering if sandpaper could sharpen scissors. It makes so much sense but I never remembered to try. Thanks so much for this!

She made this Restoration Hardware knock-off sign for .10 at Staples. That's right I said .10. Why don't I ever think of things like this? *sigh*

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Create a faux topiary!

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No sew, taliored cord cover!! @ Stephanie- UTDAD

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She used magnets to hold the pictures onto the screen! Easy idea!

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Great tutorial on how to frame a large picture for under $20.00.....perfect solution!

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Here's an easy way to get rid of old wormholes in wood! Perfect!

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Check out this tool that let's you paint next to the ceilings without taping.

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You know those expensive floats that you see everywhere. You can make your own with the inexpensive tutorial!

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Woven drop cloth on seat of a chair. So easy and interesting :)

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DIY Mercury Glass Lamps.....just add mirror spray paint and water. Super Easy!

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Tying a nest onto a wreath. Perfect for a hutch!

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Magnet Boards with frames- use cookie sheets and cut down with tin snips to fit secondhand frames Upcycle recycle DIY

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A moss banner made from adhesive cardboard. How easy is this? And the possibilities!

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She made these using CEILING FAN blades. Incredible.

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Painted ceiling fan. Seriously. How awesome is this!

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Pinner says--Outside window washing... (After washing windows with this solution, rinse off with hose and let dry to a streak free shine.) IT WORKS!!!!

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diy frames w/ chicken wire

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Flowers made from t-shirts

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story stones....I'm collecting these from Cape Cod

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Carol Hewitt adorable

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Thistlewood Farm So simple....yet so fun!

Templates for easel backs....how perfect is that.

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Paint INSIDE the drawers! I thought they were liners at first.

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Add rope to baskets for handles. I know you have probably all thought if it, but I haven't :)

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Gilda Grace Crystal i haven't! genius!

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Thistlewood Farm Oh....good....I almost didn't pin it because it was so simple, but if I didn't pin it I would forget it :)

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Gilda Grace Crystal It's the best way to remember. There's only so many things our brain can hold. Thank goodness for the creators of Pinterest, they knew our plight!!

Use the left-over part where you peel off stickers for stencils....so simple....yet so brilliant

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How to get your porcelain sink spotlessly clean

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Tile setting mat....you put on wall before tilling and line up tiles on mat. Makes the job so much easier.

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Using Thumb Tacks to mimic nail head trim in this Ballard knock-off bulletin board

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Hang pictures with the tab from your drink can....brilliant

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chalkboard wall....hang pictures and create frames with chalk

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Clean Hardwood Floors Use boiling water and two teabags to clean hardwood floors. The tannic acid in tea creates a beautiful shine for hardwood floors. Let two teabags steep in the boiling water for a few minutes. Pour the tea into a bucket. Take a soft cloth and wring it out in the tea. The cloth merely needs to be damp, not soaked. This will enable the floor to dry quickly. Wash the floor and be ready to be amazed by the sheen... and no sticky or oily residue

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dragonfly sewed onto the lampshade

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Small metal tool to wind up your lotion....brilliant

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key board keys into fridge magnets.

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Twine wrapped trash can....brilliant!

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What an absolutely BRILLIANT idea?

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How awesome would this be by the grill?

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Anne D. Grill nothing, I want this in my house!!!

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Thistlewood Farm Okay....you talked me into it :)

Ikea rug pillows. great idea with loads of texture what an awesome idea!

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How to remove spilled wax

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embroidery hoops and clothespins....brilliant

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To prevent hair and dirt from sticking to your baseboards, after cleaning them rub a dryer sheet over the surface. The fabric softener will help to repel dirt.

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How to dry shoes in a dryer w/out noise or damage. So smart.

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Buy some cheap plates at the dollar store and a pen to write on porcelain and bake in the oven for 30 minutes and you've some customized plates! Here's the link to more detailed instructions:

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Use for all those glass jars!

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Thistlewood Farm Thanks Cathy!

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Cathy Schultz Chapman You're welcome! I have a jar like this under my cabinet, time to get it out and do this!

labels clipped with close-pins....brilliant

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pin tucked duvet cover....so easy

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Curtain rod made from dowel and cute drawer knob.

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