win free yarn

enter at this site
http://www.allfreecrochet.com/sweeps/Lion-Brand-Country-Yarn-Giveaway/ml/1/?utm_source=ppl-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hookedoncrochet20140604

DIY Wire Jewelry Tools Holder/ update

the last post i used a wire rack from a silverware holder... I found something else to use..this is a metal wire desk holder for office desks, I bought this one at a thrift store (cheap) but you can buy them at any office supplies store...this was made by Rubbermaid...it fits all tools great, easy to use on the table and has a pull out dower on the bottom for the small tools

Free toms/inspiration children's shoe pattern

JAMS 

I have been making a few different types of shoes lately and have not found any free patterns on the internet..so I have drafted a few myself for the grand kids...this shoe can be worn by girls or boys..can be made of any heavy type fabric and can be lined or not lined... you may adjust size down to two sizes smaller if you need to..i will update with more patterns and photos later

just save photo and print..the size is as is...made no adjustments on photo...paper size (letter)

thanks and enjoy...

a better way to line the refrigerator to keep it clean

a better way to clean the refrigerator is to line it so you can just wipe to clean or remove vinyl and clean the vinyl

supplies:
vinyl..I used the kind you use to cover the kitchen table with, the good type, it's thicker, the type you cut and buy off the roll..they sell it at most fabric stores and some hardware stores...make sure you can see though the vinyl...I bought this vinyl at a discount store "wally world" the cost $2.77 per yard. I used 1 yard because it's very wide, you can also use a vinyl shower curtain..
scissors or something to cut it with
hair dryer (optional) 

next of course you want to clean the refrigerator first
take shelves out or you can leave them in...it is easier at this time to take them out so you can cut the vinyl to fit the shelves..later when cleaning you can just take the vinyl out and wash it instead

the reason this is better than most of posts for this purpose is that some use place mats, the mats don't fit, have seams that let stuff fall between, don't fit level and containers tip over..also they don't let the light shine through and are more expensive...another post used seal and press plastic, I feel this is expensive and you have to continue cutting and fitting to the shelves

I found if the glass is still damp it will stick to the vinyl while trimming...place vinyl on top of shelve and trim around also covering frame just inside edge..don't just fit to glass because I found that food gets between glass and frame, this will help stop this

you can use a hair dryer if the vinyl has creases in it...but it is optional because sooner or later they will go away on there own

some shelves have air vents in them..DO NOT cover the vent part of shelf

I had enough vinyl left to line box shelves...turn upside down and trim around, I left some excess while trimming about 2 in around box

you can also use this vinyl to line kitchen cupboards...easy to wipe, lasts longer, cheaper and lays better then regular shelf liner

make cute crochet sandals for your kids

supplies:
1 pair of flip flops
yarn: I used worsted 4 ply 100% acrylic in white, black and purple
crochet hook G-6
large eye upholstery needle

make kitty faces the size of front of flip flop, it doesn't have to be larger because the knit helps keep shoe on

with the yarn and the needle, place and sew the faces right through the flip flops...make sure you tie good knots on the yarn side

take yarn and needle double threaded...using the 2 strands of yarn sew around the back of shoe..I used about .25 in spacing..does not have to be exact, do the same for toe area

 starting from one of the holes that used to hold in the back of old straps, use for gauge, tie on your yarn, first row single crochet, next row double crochet.. all together i made 5 rows from hole to hole, on the end of the 5 rows i chained 45  for the shoe tie, single crochet back over the 45 chained stitches, single crochet stitched back over the heel to other side, chained 45 stitches then single crochet back over the 45 and slip stitched..end
for the flip flops holes you can fill them with E800 glue, house hold clear cocking or just leave them

make them in different patterns...you can even use cloth

add a little design to your socks

crochet the tops of socks, cute and pretty for women's and girls....for ankle socks, crew socks, knee high socks and boot socks..

DIY how to update your old boots

I bought these boots used and could not pass them up, I took them home and then I tried them on.  the top of the boot were to small...so I have been looking on the net for a way to change them...I could not find any good ideas...my first thought was to cut them down to ankle boots, but the leather is so nice...one day it hit me, I always wanted some lace up boots like when i was a kid...so I made them into lace up boots..
this is how I did it

 supplies:
boots
eyelets
eyelet tool
grease pen to mark with or anything type that will mark on leather
72 in. laces to match boots

first mark straight up and down were you want boot to open, then cut

 then mark for eyelets, I made mine 1 in. apart down the boot on both sides
then punched the hole for eyelets and installed the eyelets...added the laces and done

making your own shoes

for the next few blogs, i will show you shoes... you can make and can be worn outside

this is the most resent pair... so far

children s sandals too

child size flats...hand made

if there is a interest..let me know and i will post instructions on how to make shoes

how to update a padded lace bra

Bra without padding...does three things, updates today's fashion, creates more comfortible fit and if you need more room in the cup, the lace has more give

first run your fingers at the top of cup between cup and lined padding, you will have about 2 or 3 threaded tacks...cut the threads, careful not to cut the lace part of cup

next cut as close to bra cup frame as you can, while moving lace away from padding...don't worry about getting the cut exact, because you can not see it when bra is worn 

finished bra

a better mouse pad

simply use craft foam sheets, you can buy foam sheets just about anywhere...i use size 11.8 x 17.7 sheets...you can purchase about any color and for about 50 cents a sheet....ergonomic for hands and no more moving mouse off mouse pad...

i am a lefty, so i set up my mouse on left side and of course if you are right handed set up on the reverse side...craft foam sheets are thin and allow hand to rest in a more level direction and as you can see, you have plenty of mouse moving room....good idea for people that have carpel tunnel in the wrest

so handy! I bought a pack of craft foam

no more baby oil...please

http://tv.naturalnews.com/v.asp?v=962EF3D141D8DB7555653D8258C8B41D

go to link above to find out what you do to your body, by using baby oil

DIY wire jewelry tools...storage

Great for wire wrapping jewelry tool storage

you need a wire rack that is used for storing spoons and forks

hang tools off the side for easy reach for hands while working....put larger tools in slots 

how to shorten heels on high heel shoes

how shorten heel on high heel shoes

a better way to shorten heels without cutting the heels off........ if you decide to reverse the changes it can be done......benefits are keeping the elevation and look of shoe, front of shoe has patting for comfort, and it cost less than sending the shoe to the shoe repair shoppe.

shoes that can be shortened... high heel shoes with at least a 1/16 in. wide on the bottom of heel.... test shoe on the table top.... put the shoe on the table, front of the shoe should sit almost flat on table, if the front toe of the shoe curves up to much, you can't alter

things you will need:

matching cheap flip flops, i am using black, my soles are black
 use E6000 glue
Popsicle stick for spreading glue
white paper ( news paper will rub ink on shoes)

2 strong hair pony tail bands

blue masking tape (the blue leaves less residue on shoes ) if working on Swede or fabric shoes you should cover top of shoe with paper or cloth before wrapping with tape.

razor blade or razor knife
1/2 sheet of course #80 sandpaper 

first cut flip flops, cut straight across, right in front of the two back holes...if shoe is larger, cut longer.

 use the front part of flip flop... then wipe with alcohol, the flip flop portion and and the bottom of shoe...allow for ample time for alcohol to dry..... then stuff paper in the shoe.

apply glue on bottom of shoe, spread on first coat and let it dry a little, till it is tacky and spread on flip flop, let it dry till tacky

Aline the two pieces together, strap with pony tail band

 wrap masking tape as tight as you can get around the shoe, squeeze foam while wrapping and make sure to wrap the back of curve tight....after wrapping squeeze to get air bubbles out and check for any gaps, if there is gaps use more tape at the gap.....wait 4 hours to dry

cut tape downward on to flip flip, careful not to cut on the shoe...then peel tape off

trim with razor knife close to the shoe sole being careful not to cut into shoe and do not angle while cutting...sit the shoe standing up on table, cut in a down direction.

next roll up sand paper and sand in a side direction until smooth...only and on flop flop

wipe with alcohol to get the tape sticky off..then fold a scrap piece of flip flop and rub off any remaining glue

finished

how to prevent bra from irritating under the breast

is your bra irritating under the breast

there is a easy way to prevent this from happening...during the warmer months of the year, some of the reasons for the irritation is sweat, sometimes even more under the breast, and another could be the type of material bra is made with....

to help prevent irritation:

apply antiperspirant deodorant under the breast....this does two things, keeps you from sweating and and creates a bearer between your skin and the bra.

wear cotton, cotton lace and or shear bras

don't use softeners when washing bras and rinse bras in vinegar during the rinse cycle..

wash bras after each use...ALWAYS WEAR A CLEAN BRA

my hair curls better when it is dirty

have you heard, when women say,"my hair curls better when it is dirty"......the real fact is:
it is not because hair is dirty, it is because your hair is completely dry
right after you shampoo, even blowing your hair dry...hair may feel dry, but some moisture is still locked in the hair...especially if you use a conditioner
so when shampooing hair, use a small amount of conditioner and for fine hair use no conditioner, make sure hair is completely rinsed...,use a treatment once a week to remove conditioner build up, because a build up can cause hair not to curl at all.... when blow drying, and when hair feels dry continue drying a little longer.... let hair air dry for about an hour if you have time
then curl!

up do's anyone can do

the pony tail updo's anyone can do first make a lose pony tail in the back crown of head... tie with a band...then bobby pin down, curl lose ends, take curled ends and pin them where you like the look...the possibilities are endless....you can add jewels, ribbon or flowers too