tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683012292657443996.comments2012-09-17T11:44:40.497-04:00THE MAINE REASONShirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09312964651014853037noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683012292657443996.post-50545870508021310432012-04-27T18:52:57.534-04:002012-04-27T18:52:57.534-04:00Hi Shirley, you keep me laughing just as always. G...Hi Shirley, you keep me laughing just as always. Glad that worked for Peg and Pam as well and next time I'll know what to do. Maybe I won't have to tear out half my cabinet to fix the darn thing. :)Elaine Chastainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13543792111952789674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683012292657443996.post-70909249164370285962012-01-05T21:30:30.606-05:002012-01-05T21:30:30.606-05:00I haven't tried the baking soda and vinegar on...I haven't tried the baking soda and vinegar on my toilet but my office has hard water so I might give that it a try there. Can't use the boiling water chaser in the cold climates though unless you want broken porcelain ! :-)Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09312964651014853037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683012292657443996.post-78741602266132840772012-01-05T19:24:34.075-05:002012-01-05T19:24:34.075-05:00I've been using this concoction to help clean ...I've been using this concoction to help clean my toilet bowl, but hadn't tried it on a plugged sink. Will give it a whirl there, Shirley! :)Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02779880834407228607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683012292657443996.post-72454816970836991002012-01-05T16:17:40.490-05:002012-01-05T16:17:40.490-05:00Thanks for giving it a try Peg! I was so excited w...Thanks for giving it a try Peg! I was so excited when I got it to work, it's actually comical! I'm going to do all the drains and speed 'em up before the day's over! :-)Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09312964651014853037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683012292657443996.post-62190011286235445632012-01-05T12:40:16.389-05:002012-01-05T12:40:16.389-05:00Okay, mission accomplished! It worked like a charm...Okay, mission accomplished! It worked like a charm! I wanted you to know that I used a measuring cup as the container to mix the vinegar and baking soda. Good thing I mixed them with the cup sitting in the bathtub. It immediately foamed over! I am doing this again in the bathroom sink but using a large plastic mixing bowl this time! Great tip, Shirley!!!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974715071491746646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683012292657443996.post-62031401707117209292012-01-05T12:20:18.889-05:002012-01-05T12:20:18.889-05:00My water is boiling right now. Can't wait to t...My water is boiling right now. Can't wait to try this in my bathtub. It drains very slow... Will let you know how it goes!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974715071491746646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683012292657443996.post-36879627884591622892011-12-12T20:00:00.767-05:002011-12-12T20:00:00.767-05:00I love your evergreen arrangement. Beautiful! Merr...I love your evergreen arrangement. Beautiful! Merry Christmas, Shirley!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974715071491746646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683012292657443996.post-65462033282844708202010-10-11T22:42:41.405-04:002010-10-11T22:42:41.405-04:00Shirley, I tried your cleaning trick. Bravo! Works...Shirley, I tried your cleaning trick. Bravo! Works like a charm. :)Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02779880834407228607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683012292657443996.post-48167847220717181722010-08-18T07:54:39.600-04:002010-08-18T07:54:39.600-04:00Great job Shirley!Great job Shirley!Iron Girl!!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18290069923554586758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683012292657443996.post-54871035449873706282010-07-23T00:57:26.334-04:002010-07-23T00:57:26.334-04:00Wow! What a really cool crafty idea. I would have ...Wow! What a really cool crafty idea. I would have never thought to do that with a roll of movie tickets. That is a truly amazing idea.<br /><br />www.haniebcreations.com <br />(~.~)™...S.HanieB.Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06021642024148146953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683012292657443996.post-71465658779804796972010-07-19T18:11:28.867-04:002010-07-19T18:11:28.867-04:00Love the fact that you're being featured. I en...Love the fact that you're being featured. I enjoy reading your work as I always learn something new. Congrats on your feature; it's certainly well deserved! Pam @ SallygoodinPamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02779880834407228607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683012292657443996.post-70657842903998194072010-06-25T15:51:58.259-04:002010-06-25T15:51:58.259-04:00I grew up in NH and I know exactly what you are ta...I grew up in NH and I know exactly what you are talking about!!!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14178550487887726672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683012292657443996.post-778674522862729402010-06-22T10:11:57.309-04:002010-06-22T10:11:57.309-04:00Ouch! Sounds like a good cap or hat is in order. O...Ouch! Sounds like a good cap or hat is in order. OR maybe a mosquito net. Good luck, Shirley!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974715071491746646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683012292657443996.post-84953317050319017492010-06-16T19:21:53.333-04:002010-06-16T19:21:53.333-04:00The bottle looks so pretty and I can just smell th...The bottle looks so pretty and I can just smell the rose scent from here. Nice directions!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974715071491746646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683012292657443996.post-85101265189857435152010-06-16T18:07:24.728-04:002010-06-16T18:07:24.728-04:00This project made me heart go pitter pat. Well don...This project made me heart go pitter pat. Well done.Decor To Adorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359245078617786198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683012292657443996.post-63735963085239493122010-06-16T15:19:05.603-04:002010-06-16T15:19:05.603-04:00Wow! This is a really involved process that totall...Wow! This is a really involved process that totally explains now where the cost comes from. I would love to be able to make my own too, so this has been a very welcome read. Thanks! Pam @ SallygoodinPamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02779880834407228607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683012292657443996.post-11675598899571900062010-06-16T12:23:46.046-04:002010-06-16T12:23:46.046-04:00This looks lovely! Now I just need to find some ro...This looks lovely! Now I just need to find some rose petals. TFS! Visiting from SDC. Hope you are enjoying your week! ~Stephanie LynnStephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13689680764950586877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683012292657443996.post-81182424457417503512010-06-13T00:33:38.554-04:002010-06-13T00:33:38.554-04:00That is really cool!!! I love it as a candle holde...That is really cool!!! I love it as a candle holder, but then again I have tons of candles all over my house. There is just something soothing about candle light - not to mention add wine and it softens wrinkles and takes 10 years off - LOL!Katrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289932548539064625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683012292657443996.post-11700291200977337702010-06-12T07:21:42.615-04:002010-06-12T07:21:42.615-04:00What a cute idea!! Please bring it to my garden pa...What a cute idea!! Please bring it to my garden party to share June 23-25...there will be lots of other great ideas and giveaways all three days!<br />Hope to see you there! <br />Sharon@KeeninsspirationsSharon@Keen Inspirationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12689939575426225607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683012292657443996.post-20754014602805218152010-06-09T14:17:42.925-04:002010-06-09T14:17:42.925-04:00I love the way the wording looks when you're u...I love the way the wording looks when you're using it as a candle holder! It might get overlooked as a vase, but it definitely adds a great graphic detail anyways :) <br /><br />Great re-purposing!Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06895140563586065026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683012292657443996.post-81880924169912559002010-06-09T13:12:02.144-04:002010-06-09T13:12:02.144-04:00What a fun project and one that could be done with...What a fun project and one that could be done with your child's help too. Love the colorful buttons and ribbon streamers!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02779880834407228607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683012292657443996.post-57483771868108823962010-06-08T17:26:03.134-04:002010-06-08T17:26:03.134-04:00Hi Shirley,
Thanks so much for visiting. You are ...Hi Shirley,<br />Thanks so much for visiting. You are too funny! :) My hubby & I camped in our motor home in Maine almost 4 years ago & just loved it! How lucky you are to live in such a beautiful state!<br />Your vase/candle holder is really cool!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16819485082242629764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683012292657443996.post-49985354446754568302010-06-08T01:34:41.812-04:002010-06-08T01:34:41.812-04:00Love the filigree look of the cut out letters, wha...Love the filigree look of the cut out letters, what a clever idea! If you'll check my blog I have two posts about vase redos, you might be able to use them on your extra vases. I do love a pretty, interesting vase!Ann @ makethebestofthingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03618787180208030510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683012292657443996.post-39286540994593665682010-06-07T22:38:45.873-04:002010-06-07T22:38:45.873-04:00That is beautiful! Thanks for sharing the link.That is beautiful! Thanks for sharing the link.Allison @ House of Hepworthshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02408425812774322115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683012292657443996.post-24628266807059388522010-06-07T19:15:35.895-04:002010-06-07T19:15:35.895-04:00This is such a simple, but interesting treatment. ...This is such a simple, but interesting treatment. Sure changed the look of this vase/candleholder....how about I say versatile piece? Great job!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02779880834407228607noreply@blogger.com