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Tips to get and stay organized

 received in email: 1. Start with a clean slate. Take everything out of the closet and decide what will stay and what will go. Grab some bins to collect everything that doesn’t belong, and find its proper home. This will allow you to utilize the space  more productively. 2. Purge. Old cleats?  Pitch, sell, or donate. As you go through items good rule of thumb is if you haven’t used it in a year, get rid of it! By minimizing what is actually stored in the garage, it will be easier to create a decluttered, serene space.   3. Create a storage plan. After you’ve cleared out the closed and purged, it’s time to create a storage game plan. Divide the garage into zones:  and categorize the items. Find a place for miscellaneous items that you plan on keeping. Rather than allowing items to pile in the corner, include them in your storage plan.  4. Think vertically with adjustable rails Maximize vertical wall space with the adjustable system. When d...

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Sewing machine TIPS and tricks

 I don't use my sewing machine that often. When it works, it's amazing. However, there are times, not matter what you try, it wouldn't work. I just found this great website with wonderful tips, step by step. Sharing with you as well. If you have any other tips to add, please don't hesitate to leave a comment. Have fun! Let problems not stop you from your creative projects! Help! My Sewing Machine Won’t Work! Top 5 Sewing Machine Complaints and How to Fix Them by Mary Haydock Posted on January 20, 2018 Let’s face it. Your sewing machine is your best friend…when it’s working or sitting in the cabinet. But true to Murphy’s Law, the minute you want to finish or even start a project, it’s inevitable that something will go wrong   How to Oil Sewing Machines at Home? A Step by Step Guide By Jane Elizabeth - ...

How to decoupage on old CD or DVD instructions

  How to make Decoupage Coasters Tutorial | Easy DIY Gift Ideas DIY:Upcycle/Decoupage/Modpodge Glass Plates/Saucers with Paper Napkin/Tissue Paper TO FINISH OFF: http://www.dickblick.com/ . Varnishing is a very important step in painting. This video will not only talk about why you should varnish, but we'll show you the best method of applying varnish to your painting to ensure great results. You can find all the Liquitex varnishes and other products at the Blick website; http://www.dickblick.com/brands/liqui... Liquitex Varnish Application Tips & Techniques My search results of Liquitex varnish to finish decoupage: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=using+liquitex+varnish+on+decoupage

Reading today about crafts business

Today I read about this very encouraging article regarding turning your side hustle into business: How to grow your side hustle into a full-time arts and crafts business A side hustle doesn’t have to stay small, Charlotte Holmes-Darby, UK Market Lead at Vistaprint, shares some advice on making the leap into a full-time business What's your side hustle?