Copper or brass looks great, but it also gets tarnished and ratty looking pretty quickly. Turns out that a little ordinary ketchup and some elbow grease can have your copper and brass goods looking like sparkling pirate booty.
Hide Emergency Cash in a Spice Jar
Have you considered hiding your cash in one of those fake soup cans but worry that thieves already know about those a little too well? You’ll want to skip the cupboard and head directly for the spice rack. You’ll need glue that dries clear and a spice jar that is about 25 percent full. This works best with small darker flakes such as oregano, but as you can see, even garlic or onion can work if you don’t mind adding an extra layer. Empty the jar and coat the inside with glue. Then, pour your spices back in, put the cap on, and shake until the inside of the jar is completely covered in spices. Take the lid off and let it dry. Repeat the process if you are using lighter spices. The inside of your spice jar will be hollow to hide emergency cash, while the outside will look like any other jar of spices. Just don’t try to use it for cooking!
Loosen and Refresh an Old Tube of Mascara
If your mascara is getting clumpy or you are having a tough time getting the last bits out of the tube, try this hack to loosen and refresh an old tube of mascara. Soak the closed tube in a cup of hot water for a few minutes to melt away the clumps and loosen the mascara from the sides of the tube.
DIY Wine Cork Bag Clip
If you are hunting around for a chip clip or simply something to hold a few pieces of paper together look no further than your bottle of wine from last night. Grab the cork, cut a slit in it, and repurpose as a chip bag clip or paper clip. It’s a great way to repurpose wine corks and bring a bit of Tuscany to your organization.
Create a Unique Flowerpot with Clothespins
Are your flowerpots looking a little plain? Here is an easy DIY to create a unique flowerpot and it should take less than five minutes. All you will need are clothespins and a flowerpot. Simply clip the clothespins all the way around the edge of the pot to make a creative new look for your space. Need more color? Paint the clothespins first. Or better yet, if you love glitter, add some to create a unique flowerpot that is completely you!
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