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

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!

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. 

State Sting Art

The inspiration

Materials - Less that $10

• scrap wood
• paint ( I used spray paint I had on hand)
• embrodery floss
• 1 inch nails (100 pack is an easy find)
• Hammer 
• Printout of the state you wish to use

I had been seeing this all over pinterest lately. Taking a cut out of your home state and  creating a nail outline and linking the  sting to each other. Originally I planned to make a heart around the bay area (where I am from) and attach all the sting to there.

Unfortunately I decided to hammer that part in last after I did the outline. I could not get a good angle with the hammer so I eventually gave up and decided to take a more abstract direction. My only advice to someone who planst to do this, start witht he heart first.

So here is the final project.  It was a fun project I was able to finish in one evening and I think it would make a wonderful gift.

 California Sting Art

Oilcloth clutch

Mini wine cork board

Materials needed
- corks (about 15)
- ruler
- push pins

iPad case

I have an iPad for work but it has this huge bulky case, I needed something smaller to hold the iPad when I go out for event. This tutorial work for  and tablet, just make sure you measure it correctly

Here is the materials I used:

• Felt 2 sheets : $0.29 each
• Fabric: $4/yrd
• Self adhesive Velcro: $1

Total cost: $5.58

Thanks so much cheaper than one yo get in the store!

I place the ipad on my main fabric and cut  the width of the ipad plus 1 inch on each side. For the length  I cut the height of the ipad times 2 plus about 6 inches for the hem and the flap.

I cut a second smaller piece to make the backing to the flap. I curved the edges for that envelope type feel. I first sewed the flap and then iron on the Velcro  Be sure to check that the Velcro lines up.

Next pined the felt to the inside of the main fabric  (doing all this inside out to hide the sewing) I sewed the body of the  case with a zig-zag pattern for extra cuteness. Aft the body was sewn I sewed all the way around the opening to secure the felt.  For next time I would sew this first since it was a pain in the butt to do it after the body was already put together.