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Doiley Dishes
You will need:
A doiley
A glass bowl
White glue (PVA glue)
Water
Step 1. Make sure your doiley fits over the upside down bowl.
Step 2. Measure equal quantities of PVA glue and water to make a thin paste. The quantites are going to depend on the size of your doiley, the bigger the doiley the more mixture you'll need.
Step 3. Soak your doiley in the PVA mixture. Gently squeeze the excess out so it's not dripping but still wet.
Step 4. Drape the doiley over the upturned bowl, situating it so it's even.
Step 5. Put the doiley draped bowl somewhere safe to dry. Allow to dry for 24 hours.
Step 6. After 24 hours carefully slip the doiley off the bowl and there you have it - your very own doiley bowl.
A doiley
A glass bowl
White glue (PVA glue)
Water
Step 1. Make sure your doiley fits over the upside down bowl.
Step 2. Measure equal quantities of PVA glue and water to make a thin paste. The quantites are going to depend on the size of your doiley, the bigger the doiley the more mixture you'll need.
Step 3. Soak your doiley in the PVA mixture. Gently squeeze the excess out so it's not dripping but still wet.
Step 4. Drape the doiley over the upturned bowl, situating it so it's even.
Step 5. Put the doiley draped bowl somewhere safe to dry. Allow to dry for 24 hours.
Step 6. After 24 hours carefully slip the doiley off the bowl and there you have it - your very own doiley bowl.
Useful Teacher Gifts
Instead of getting to Christmas time and the kids wanting presents to give the teacher's during the year buy the pen's the different charities have and use these as presents, no more thinking what to buy and the teacher has a useful gift to use. Could be used as token gifts for neighbours, friends etc. Contributed by Colleen Bellman, 12th August 2010
Friendship Bag
Make a small net bag and place the following inside. Give to complete strangers or your friends when they need a lift: A candle to light your way A marble just in case someone loses yours A bandaid to help heal your wounded feelings A Paper clip to keep it all together A cotton ball to cushion the rough road ahead. A piece of string to tie together when things fall apart A rubber band to stretch yourself beyond your limits. A safety pin for the unexpected An eraser to make mistakes disappear 5cents so you'll never be broke.
Contributed by Sally-Anne, Coomba, 9th August, 2007
Contributed by Sally-Anne, Coomba, 9th August, 2007
12 Presents for Just $3.75 Each
I recently visited a winery as part of a day trip to the Mornington Peninsula. I bought a case of wine from a winery (12 bottles) for $45. The wine was on sale as it was from a different season. I plan to distribute the wine as Christmas presents- that is 12 presents for just $45!
Contributed by Pam, Frankston, April 28th 2005
Contributed by Pam, Frankston, April 28th 2005
67 Gift Ideas Under $5!
1.Pack of twelve mini colouring pencils ($0.69) and a scrapbook ($3) - $3.69 from The Warehouse.
2.Pack of twelve colouring pencils ($.099) and a pack of twelve textas ($1.29) = $2.28 from The Warehouse.
3.Small cars = $0.99 each from Big W, The Warehouse, The Reject Shop and other dollar type stores.
4.Stickers from $0.99 a sheet, available from department and dollar stores.
5.Pen and pencil set - $2.99 from Big W
6.Pack of gold, silver and white gel pens - $2.38 from Big W
7.Small notebooks 5 pack, $2.00 from The Reject Shop
8.Dolls house furniture
9.Cute tin and a packet of mixed lollies
10.Hair tidies
11.Hair ribbons
12.Pretty face washer ($0.99) from Best & Less and a toilet bag ($3.00) from The Reject Shop 13.Drawer liners from dollar stores and departments stores
14.Pack of copy paper
15.Large pencil case, ruler and eraser
16.Mini stationery set stapler, staples, staple remover and sticky tape $4.99 from Australia Post shops 17.Board books great for babies and toddlers from $2.00 at Kmart, Big W, Target and dollar stores 18.Jigsaw puzzles department stores such as Big W and Kmart
19.Nail polish and remover available almost anywhere including supermarkets
20.Hairbrush and comb
21.Monogrammed hankies
22.Pretty lace edged hankies
23.Individual soaps
24.Aromatherapy soaps
5.Gel soaps
26.Travel kit toothpaste, toothbrush, soap containers in a toilet bag
27.Pack of 3 tea towels - $4.99 from Best & Less
28.Oven mitt and pot holder
29.Hand towel and a cake of soap
30.Mini teddy bear key ring - $2 from dollar stores
31.Placemats make them individual by either embroidering or writing with fabric paint, names on them - $0.99 each from The Warehouse, The Reject shop etc
32.Photo frame with school photo of kids in it from $2 for frame just about anywhere. Use one of the passport photos that come with the school photo sets and coloured paper as a backing to fit the frame. Choose colours that compliment the photo.
33.Set of kitchen glasses available in packs of 3 and 6 at department stores. Sometimes you ll pick up packs of 12 at dollar stores. Keep any eye out.
34.Lip balm in a little purse - $4 total. Lip balm $2 from either Avon or department stores and a little purse for $2 from dollar stores.
35.Pack of nuts in a plastic container.
36.Homemade biscuits
37.Homemade cake
38.Cake mix and instructions packed into a glass canning jar
39.Bananas in Pyjamas toothpaste and a toothbrush
40.Miniature perfume sprays - $4.95 from Avon
41.Small jointed teddy - $2.95 from discount stores. Add a ribbon bow at the neck in the recipients favourite colour.
42.Tubs of playdough, can be bought or make your own
43.Suncatcher kit - $2.95 from Riot Art and Craft
44.Model plane kits from $4.95 at toy shops, hobby shops, department stores etc
45.Mini remote control cars from The Warehouse, The Reject Shop and other dollar stores.
46.Punnet of seedlings ($2.98) and a pair of gardening gloves ($0.99)
47.CD case - $2 from dollar stores
48.Glitter glue set of 5 colours in tubes at Big W - $2.98
49.Packet of popcorn and a voucher for video or dvd rental
50.Shower cap, shampoo and conditioner
51.Purse size tube of handcream from $3.95 in Avon catalogues
52.Purse size tube of sunscreen and a lip balm
53.Travel pack of wet wipes and a small sewing kit
54.Flavoured tea bags and a mug
55.Flavoured coffee and a mug
56.Loaf of fancy bread and a jar of exotic jam
57.Garden trowel, packet of seeds and a pair of garden gloves
58.Bag of potting mix and a nice plant tub
59.Small garden ornament
60.Garden gnome give him a name before you send him to his new home
61.Doyley and a nice glass plate
62.Fairy ornaments
63.Ballet girl ornaments $2 from The Warehouse
64.CD ($4.95) hundreds to choose from at department stores and dollar stores
65.Box of blank CD s
66.Individual breakfast set placemat ($0.99), cereal bowl ($1.29), side plate ($0.99), mug ($0.99) = $4.26 from Dimmey s and other discount stores.
67.Do you own a camcorder? Make a video tape of family activities to send to family and friends who don't live close enough to take part.
3.Small cars = $0.99 each from Big W, The Warehouse, The Reject Shop and other dollar type stores.
4.Stickers from $0.99 a sheet, available from department and dollar stores.
5.Pen and pencil set - $2.99 from Big W
6.Pack of gold, silver and white gel pens - $2.38 from Big W
7.Small notebooks 5 pack, $2.00 from The Reject Shop
8.Dolls house furniture
9.Cute tin and a packet of mixed lollies
10.Hair tidies
11.Hair ribbons
12.Pretty face washer ($0.99) from Best & Less and a toilet bag ($3.00) from The Reject Shop 13.Drawer liners from dollar stores and departments stores
14.Pack of copy paper
15.Large pencil case, ruler and eraser
16.Mini stationery set stapler, staples, staple remover and sticky tape $4.99 from Australia Post shops 17.Board books great for babies and toddlers from $2.00 at Kmart, Big W, Target and dollar stores 18.Jigsaw puzzles department stores such as Big W and Kmart
19.Nail polish and remover available almost anywhere including supermarkets
20.Hairbrush and comb
21.Monogrammed hankies
22.Pretty lace edged hankies
23.Individual soaps
24.Aromatherapy soaps
5.Gel soaps
26.Travel kit toothpaste, toothbrush, soap containers in a toilet bag
27.Pack of 3 tea towels - $4.99 from Best & Less
28.Oven mitt and pot holder
29.Hand towel and a cake of soap
30.Mini teddy bear key ring - $2 from dollar stores
31.Placemats make them individual by either embroidering or writing with fabric paint, names on them - $0.99 each from The Warehouse, The Reject shop etc
32.Photo frame with school photo of kids in it from $2 for frame just about anywhere. Use one of the passport photos that come with the school photo sets and coloured paper as a backing to fit the frame. Choose colours that compliment the photo.
33.Set of kitchen glasses available in packs of 3 and 6 at department stores. Sometimes you ll pick up packs of 12 at dollar stores. Keep any eye out.
34.Lip balm in a little purse - $4 total. Lip balm $2 from either Avon or department stores and a little purse for $2 from dollar stores.
35.Pack of nuts in a plastic container.
36.Homemade biscuits
37.Homemade cake
38.Cake mix and instructions packed into a glass canning jar
39.Bananas in Pyjamas toothpaste and a toothbrush
40.Miniature perfume sprays - $4.95 from Avon
41.Small jointed teddy - $2.95 from discount stores. Add a ribbon bow at the neck in the recipients favourite colour.
42.Tubs of playdough, can be bought or make your own
43.Suncatcher kit - $2.95 from Riot Art and Craft
44.Model plane kits from $4.95 at toy shops, hobby shops, department stores etc
45.Mini remote control cars from The Warehouse, The Reject Shop and other dollar stores.
46.Punnet of seedlings ($2.98) and a pair of gardening gloves ($0.99)
47.CD case - $2 from dollar stores
48.Glitter glue set of 5 colours in tubes at Big W - $2.98
49.Packet of popcorn and a voucher for video or dvd rental
50.Shower cap, shampoo and conditioner
51.Purse size tube of handcream from $3.95 in Avon catalogues
52.Purse size tube of sunscreen and a lip balm
53.Travel pack of wet wipes and a small sewing kit
54.Flavoured tea bags and a mug
55.Flavoured coffee and a mug
56.Loaf of fancy bread and a jar of exotic jam
57.Garden trowel, packet of seeds and a pair of garden gloves
58.Bag of potting mix and a nice plant tub
59.Small garden ornament
60.Garden gnome give him a name before you send him to his new home
61.Doyley and a nice glass plate
62.Fairy ornaments
63.Ballet girl ornaments $2 from The Warehouse
64.CD ($4.95) hundreds to choose from at department stores and dollar stores
65.Box of blank CD s
66.Individual breakfast set placemat ($0.99), cereal bowl ($1.29), side plate ($0.99), mug ($0.99) = $4.26 from Dimmey s and other discount stores.
67.Do you own a camcorder? Make a video tape of family activities to send to family and friends who don't live close enough to take part.