Felecity W.
Rubbing alcohol usually works to get gunky stuff off, so does Opps if you have any of that. If you use water and dry it right away it shouldn't rust.
Posts by Felecity W.
I baked metal bottle caps in the oven with my mini pie project and it worked out fine.
It's funny you mention turtles...there is this guy that uses Kansas clay and minerals to make the most beautiful clay turtles. He is "famous" for them, I was at an old lady's house and she had one from over 30 ago...his technique has become more refined, but they look similar enough that I recognized it.
Check out this site, they have a ton of different ideas for craft rooms. I use old glass jars to organize stuff, as well as clear paper baskets for paper products and papers
http://pinterest.com/search/?q=craft+room
I would be interested in some feathers! I would prefer longer plumes for chop sticks, and hair accessories. PM to discuss logistics...
sock buns, or sock curls for your hair?
A girl I work with used a cricut (die-cut) machine to cut out the letters to her quote and is planning on using double sided tape to attach them. I used to just paint/sharpie words directly onto my wall when I was younger. They sell letter stencils and you could spray paint the quote on the wall using them as a guide or use the stencils to trace out letters.
If you like these banners you could make one in colors you like with the letters cut-out or printed on each little flag.
You could make it out of cotton as they did or use fleece if you wanted to be able to wear it during winter 
I would just measure the circumference of your head and make a strip of fabric that is that long with the width however much you want probably at least 3 inches. Take the measurement of your head and make a circle with the same circumference, that will be the top part. You will need sew the circle to the rectangular part along the edges, and then add ribbon or another rectangular part along the bottom of the white rectangular part that is the same size for the blue part.
I would put some sort of hard plastic inside the brim of the hat to keep it stiff, then just add buttons, braided rope, and a sailor patch! If this doesn't make sense I could draw it up for you.
If you have an old baseball hat you could probably modify it to make this hat as well.
I keep a planner with the all my school tasks for the day written in the daily memo's. Once I have completed a task I cross it out, seeing how much I have completed gives me motivation to continue.
I use the monthly calender to keep track of other appointments, and important meetings.
I tend to get distracted with crafts as well, so I usually only do one at a time. If I have more than one craft going on I schedule it in. Sounds lame, but If I have a written list of the crafts I want to finish I am much more likely to actually finish them. Sometimes the best thing is just to trash the crafts you will never finish and start fresh, with new inspiration comes a new desire to finish. Maybe take stock of your crafting supplies and organize it all, I find sorting through everything and seeing what I have will spark my creativity and make me WANT to finish something asap.
Always park under a light! regardless if you are alone or not. Also I wouldn't worry to much about being caught in the middle of a drug deal, obviously they want to be inconspicuous and if the SUV had been there before you they would have probably just left. I would be more worried that someone approached the car! Who cares what your friend said, speed very fast away if you don't know the person approaching the car!!!!
Something similar happened to my husband and I right after we got married. We got married in another state and were about to drive back home,we pulled into a dark part of a parking lot to change into sweats (more comfy for driving) and as my hubby had his pants down a creepy guy most likely just a bum approached the car window. It was so dark we didn't see him until he was at the window. I freaked out because I'm suspicious and paranoid and yelled at my hubby to drive away, he was just worried about being seen without pants! So we peeled out and left the guy with his mouth wide open haha. It's a good thing it wasn't the cops they probably wouldn't have believed we were just changing into sweat pants!
One last thing you should invest in pepper spray to keep on your person just in case you need to defend yourself. If you are in college you can probably get it for free at the student offices.
The symbol on its chest stands for anthrax. The hands look like lego hands, that's all I know. Good luck!
I would also suggest you use a primer after you sand. Depending on the wood the paint could not adhere as well, nor look as vibrant if you skip this step! I am just telling you from experience.
Fimo clay
various glues
Stamps
Inkpads
interesting charms
Adjustable ring backs
Earring posts and jump rings
Felt
Embroidery thread
Seed beads
Usually I recycle what I have on hand though
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SOAP MOLDS and craft books for inspiration
haha @ Sadey I think you mean bridal shower!
According to proper etiquette a gift isn't necessary, you can always make the wedding gift more personal.
If you really want to give her a token what about a box of calming herbal tea? You could even blend your own tea if you have access to a herb shop. Peppermint, Spearmint, chamomile, hops, lemonbalm, and vanilla are all very calming herbs.