So I have a few small things on my mind, but none are big enough for a whole post, so I thought I would just offer them up for anyone who is interested.
First, I can't drink regular milk but I love chocolate milk. I go through phases of wanting it and not having it for a while. So instead of buying a big container of chocolate milk mix, I found a quick and easy chocolate milk recipe that uses things I always have around the house, and I can control what goes in it. Basically, I put two tablespoons of sugar and one tablespoon of cocoa powder in a cup, then add just enough hot water to cover them. I stir until the ingredients are dissolved, then fill the glass up with milk and stir. Depending on what kind of cocoa you use, it tastes just as good, if not better, than the nesquik powder, and there's only 4 ingredients. You can also add more or less sugar or cocoa powder to make it perfect for you.
If you have a little one, I recommend putting something on the wall next to the changing table for him or her to look at while getting changed. We have a small painted bear laying on a moon next to ours, and my son loves it. He laughs and talks to it which makes changing him a whole lot easier and it makes my day to see him so happy. It doesn't have to be anything huge, even a mirror could make changing time so much more enjoyable. You could also find something that you know your child enjoys, i.e. a cartoon character, print out a picture of it and tape it to the wall where your child can see it. You can also change it periodically to keep him or her interested.
Everyone should keep chalk in their house. It comes off most surfaces with just a little water and it usually doesn't leave a mark. It sometimes won't come off flat paint, but it comes off semi gloss easily. I use it a lot to transfer images onto different materials before painting, to mark where nail holes need to go when putting up picture frames, and to mark level lines. Plus if the kids mark up their toys, walls, or furniture with it, you can usually get it off.
These are my little tips for today. I hope you find at least one of them helpful!
Friday, April 11, 2014
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Removing a Wine Bottle Label
As promised, the next topic I want to cover is how to remove a wine bottle label. This is the first step for me when I make one of my lamps. I will not be saving the labels in this tutorial.
My first job is to pick the bottle I want to use. My favorite bottles are the ones I have collected from the Blumenhof winery near Washington, MO. If you are ever in the area, I definitely recommend it. I love the scenic location, and their blush wine is excellent. I am not usually a wine drinker, but I do love this one. On the weekends, they also have a food stand that serves delicious sandwiches, and they usually have a band playing. It is one of my favorite places to collect bottles because they have such great lines and colors. I especially like their blue ones.
These are the two bottles that I am going to be using for future projects. I will be making a peacock wine bottle lamp out of the blue one, and a nightlight for my son out of the clear one.
The easiest way to remove a wine bottle label is simply to soak it for as long as possible. I fill my sink with the hottest water possible and some dish soap. Next I put a little dish soap into the wine bottle and fill it with water so that it will sink. You should soak them for a minimum of four hours, but I prefer to leave them in overnight.
The next day, I empty the sink and remove the bottles. On some bottles, the label will already be floating in the water, but most need a little more work. I peel off as much of the label as I can. This picture shows how much I was able to peel off without any tools.
Then take a sponge with a non abrasive scrubbing surface on one side of it and scrub off whatever is left. This should remove everything, however if you have a stubborn spot, you can always use a glass scraper as a last resort. The label removing process took me about 10 minutes for both bottles, and I was able to remove the rest of the label with only my sponge. Once they are clean, I turn them upside down on a paper towel to dry.
The bottles are now ready for whatever project you want to start. I am going to cut the bottoms off of these bottles, and I will cover that process in the future. I hope this helps you with your wine bottle crafts!
My first job is to pick the bottle I want to use. My favorite bottles are the ones I have collected from the Blumenhof winery near Washington, MO. If you are ever in the area, I definitely recommend it. I love the scenic location, and their blush wine is excellent. I am not usually a wine drinker, but I do love this one. On the weekends, they also have a food stand that serves delicious sandwiches, and they usually have a band playing. It is one of my favorite places to collect bottles because they have such great lines and colors. I especially like their blue ones.
These are the two bottles that I am going to be using for future projects. I will be making a peacock wine bottle lamp out of the blue one, and a nightlight for my son out of the clear one.
The easiest way to remove a wine bottle label is simply to soak it for as long as possible. I fill my sink with the hottest water possible and some dish soap. Next I put a little dish soap into the wine bottle and fill it with water so that it will sink. You should soak them for a minimum of four hours, but I prefer to leave them in overnight.
The next day, I empty the sink and remove the bottles. On some bottles, the label will already be floating in the water, but most need a little more work. I peel off as much of the label as I can. This picture shows how much I was able to peel off without any tools.
Then take a sponge with a non abrasive scrubbing surface on one side of it and scrub off whatever is left. This should remove everything, however if you have a stubborn spot, you can always use a glass scraper as a last resort. The label removing process took me about 10 minutes for both bottles, and I was able to remove the rest of the label with only my sponge. Once they are clean, I turn them upside down on a paper towel to dry.
The bottles are now ready for whatever project you want to start. I am going to cut the bottoms off of these bottles, and I will cover that process in the future. I hope this helps you with your wine bottle crafts!
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