Bookshelf

I found this little shelf for $5. Painted it and added quotes about reading in gold paint pen. Used stickers to write "please borrow any books!" on top. It is for my classroom.

Tomato crafts

I separated my overcrowded tomatoes into three pots, then created my own trellises from a piece of scrap wood (formerly part of a bookcase?), an old towel rod (note: does not stand on its own), and a paint stirrer. Results TBD. So far I just propped them up encouragingly, but I have faith they will wind themselves.

Jewelry cleaner?

Take lusterless/dirty items and place in small bowl in which there is hot water, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. And a piece of foil. Stirred. Add vinegar and let sit until reaction has ended, as evidenced by lack of bubbling (5-10 min). Remove and rinse jewels and see if luster has been restored... I cannot tell. There was still gunk in my earing backs at least. Whatever.

Before photos not able to load, so this is just after.

Napkin swan

GUEST POST!!! Fold a napkin into the shape of a swan.

Improved lamp stand

So I did connect the cans with duct tape, which I could have done more smoothly, then painted them and then decorated with a gold paint pen. It is mostly two poems I like by Mary Oliver from American Primitive. The bottom can is weighted by being near full of beer bottle caps. I knew saving those would lead to something...

Lamp stand

/Product placement. Stack old cans and place lamp on top. I might secure them together with duct tape and paint it later. Maybe.

DIY pinboard

Replace glass in frame with double layer of cardboard wrapped in fabric. I used an old T-shirt and duct taped it together in the back.