CrazySexyCrafty: Mounting with Felt Foam
Posted: August 15, 2011 Filed under: CrazySexyCrafty, DIY, Household Leave a comment
I wanted to mount my power strip above my work table for easy access. I didn’t want it on the floor anymore because I wanted to store things under the table, and I didn’t want to move everything from under there just to plug something in. That meant that I would have to mount it on screws. Not too bad. 
Except, how was I going to mark the screw placement accurately?
This is the hardest part for me, because I want to guesstimate, but that doesn’t make for great installation, but does make some great headaches. So I went through a few ideas I had and finally found something that works too well!
Craft Foam! The kind with the adhesive on the back!
I punched holes with leather punches and stuck them where the screws were suppose to go. Then I dabbed some ink from a bingo marker (you can get them at the dollar store), and placed the power strip where I wanted it.
Voila! Perfectly placed marks!
You could also use those felt pads and cut them to the size needed.
If you don’t want to use ink on your white walls (totally understand!), then you can use toothpaste instead. Just wipe away when done!
I use these now to mark where I want to hang just about anything.
Ever heard of cull lumber?
Posted: July 21, 2011 Filed under: CrazySexyCrafty, DIY, shopping Leave a comment
It’s basically the scrap wood bin at the hardware store. This is where you can get some good wood for really cheap! I got four really big pieces of wood, (big enough to make my own large wall hanging) for only $2! They will even cut it for you! Of course I’ll be going back regularly to check out what’s there! It’s almost like treasure hunting! So fun!
So many wine bottles, so many uses!
Posted: March 22, 2011 Filed under: CrazySexyCrafty, DIY, Household, Recycling, Uncategorized 1 CommentSee this?
This is my ever growing collection of wine bottles. What can I say? I have a family member whose all about the vino. Funny thing is, he’s healthier than all his brothers and friends his age! He’s doing something right!
When I see the glass bottles in the recycling bin, I have to save them! I actually rescue any unbroken glass. It’s just too nice of a material to let go of.
So I have a couple of ideas of what I’m going to do with the bottles and the corks, but it’s always cool to find a few more. I’m not the only one that’s putting wine bottles to good use.
There are five awesome projects at dornob.com
Drinknectar.com has a few more!
How about wine bottle plant nannies! I bought those plastic flower holders for grave sights at the dollar store to use! Just snip a small piece off the long stake and invert your wine bottle!
Salvagedgrace.com lists some really great ideas for using all those wine corks!
MacGyver Guys are Sexy!
Posted: March 21, 2011 Filed under: CrazySexyCrafty, DIY, Entertainment, Lifestyle 4 Comments
Have you heard about Mechanical Mashup?
They have this great project on making your own photo softbox that has inspired me to create my own. I just had to see what else they could do! Turns out, these guys could make a guitar out of a cigar box, pumpkins that flame, and disposable cups into iPhone holders! Sa-weet!
You know who else I like? The guys on the TV show Food Jammers! When I saw them make their own ice cream with a coffee can and a marble, I was hooked! Any guy that can do that has my attention!
It’s just a LITTLE disturbing that all these guys happen to be Canadian! Where are all my crafty American dudes! MacGyver can’t be the only one!
Follow the Bull!
Posted: March 10, 2011 Filed under: business, CrazySexyCrafty Leave a comment
If you’re coming to the All Arts Market this weekend, I’ll be at booth 309. I’m a basement dweller. Just look for the bull and you’ll be in the right place.
So what’s with the ‘Nandi’ name? Some of you already know that I use that name on stage when belly dancing. There’s always more to the story!
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