Tin Can Wind Chimes

 Things don't always work out. You can either chalk it up to experience or you can try again.

In this particular instance I'd seen colorfrul wind chimes made from tin cans and thought I'd try it.

Oftentimes my problem is that I can't decide on what I want to do, end up incorporating all features and then it turns out a tragic mess. 

I saw this.

Laura Daniel

             AND                         I saw this.         Debra Makol

*Coffee can, vegetable cans, Red Bull can. All      spray painted white 

 *Cans painted with acrylic paint in the colors        on the napkin. 

   *Napkin decoupaged onto one can.

I tried too many techniques. 
Decoupage, stencil, free hand, stones, glitter

The wire and chain (from a broken necklace) I used was difficult to shape. Then I tried to use string. 

A TACKY MESS!

I decided that this would be an experimental experience.   

I will try again. 

That's it ***

Recliner Foot Rest Repair

 

Underside of foot rest.
😃Great condition, but I don't use that side.

 

Top side of foot rest. Worn from 

roughness and resting shoes on it .

1. Removed the worn part.

2.Underneath, cambric and thin

wood behind it.

 3. Used Gorilla Glue to glue down the loose vinyl.

1.Glued red felt over the cambric and wood .

2. Sewed a new cushion with extra stuffing.  Vinyl was purchased

from Hobby Lobby. NOTE: The new vinyl is better quality than what's on the chair.

3. Using velcro tabs to attach the new footrest cushion.

 

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Though it isn't professionally upholstered, it suits me just fine. The extra stuffing makes it even more comfortable than it originally was. 

That's it***🪑

Dairy Free Mug Cake

   

 In  past  posts I've written about  Chocolate Mug Cake (requires egg, oil and milk )

 and  Wacky Cake/Depression Cake. The Depression Cake  highlights being able to make a cake without eggs and milk which were scarce during the Depression era.

    The Dairy Free Mug Cake is ideal for those following a plant based diet.  You can find additional flavors at Toasty Apron  which is where I found this recipe.