Wednesday, September 11, 2013

September Pinterest challenge - day 7 - folding fitted sheets

I'm sure you have seen it everywhere on Pinterest but I had to search on YouTube for a demo on how to fold. 
I am more of a visual learner and couldn't     Figure out the pins. Here was my first attempt. 
Ok but not anything they showed on Pinterest. I have it another try and went a bit slower and was happier with the results. 

Happy pinning!

September Pinterest challenge - day 6 - double pony


I have the hardest time growing my curly hair and found a pin to fake a longer pony tail. It tells you to make a high pony with about 75 % of your hair and make another pony with the remaining hair about 2-3 inches below the top pony. Here is my before and after, you decide.

Monday, September 9, 2013

September Pinterest challenge - day 5 - stain remover

I've seen this post all over Pinterest about using dawn soap and hydrogen peroxide as a stain remover. I was skeptical about it until I gave it a try. Use 2 parts hydrogen peroxide to one part dawn soap, mix them together in a spray bottle. Spray the affected area and let sit for about 10 minutes and then wipe the area with a cloth and voila!

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

September Pinterest Challenge - Day 3 - Easy tote

 As throw back to my first sewing project I decided to make an everyday tote from some pretty sweet fabric I found at Beverley's. Here is a simple tutorial for this bag I got off Pinterest: http://schwurlie.blogspot.com/2011/07/tutorial-super-easy-tote-bag.html

 Below see my inspiration and then my new bag.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

September Pinterest Challenge - Day 2 - Borax tub scrub

 I have seen many post talking about Borax as this miracle cleaner. I happen to have some Borax and decided to try a few on the  uses for it from this blog, http://www.cleanmama.net/2013/07/cleaning-with-borax-11-simple-recipes-free-printable.html

 My first attempt was to clean my toilet bowl with a 1/4 cup of borax in the bowl. Let it sit for 30 minutes and then scrub away. Granted it worked, but I didn't see a difference between using that and a regular toilet bowl cleaner.

 The other Borax recipe I tried was to clean my bath tub. The box/blog said to sprinkle Borax and then scrub away with a bit of water. I was really hoping this would work, since I haven't been able to get my tub totally clean before.  Unfortunately I didn't see much of a difference after my scrub. I plan to use another Borax recipe with the addition of white vinegar and soap. Check out my before and after of my tub scrub!
Before Borax Scrub
After Borax Scrub

Monday, September 2, 2013

Septemebr Pinterest Challenge - Day 1 - Cheap Jewlery Tarnish

 I quick pin to start the mont of right. I got the inspiration for this pin from my life cheats board. It said that if you spray your cheap jewelry with clear acrylic it will help it from tarnishing quickly.  I used modge podge clear acrylic spray a a new piece of cheapy jewelry. I put a layer on each side and let it dry. I dont know if it will tarnish quick or not, but I will update the status by the end of the month. Happy pinning!

Sunday, September 1, 2013

September Pinterest challenge

This month I am going to attempt to make or do one of my Pinterest pins. I will post pictures here and on my Pinterest board.