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How to make money recycling (upcycling) cans
When you empty a can, just remove both ends with a can opener. After that, wash the can thoroughly by using your regular washing-up liquid, remove the label, and let the can dry, or use a towel to dry it off.
By thepavsalford5 years ago in Lifehack
Photo A Day
When I first moved to my new house, I wanted some space for myself. Somewhere that was positive energy, relaxing, and Zen. I had a 12 x 12 shed in the backyard that just had junk in it. I cleaning it out with some help from an old coworker, then put a tarp on the floor that I ordered from amazon. I bought a stacked draw, paint, canvases, and brushes. I found two round Papasan chairs for about $60 on the Facebook market place. Painting is such a release for me and a way to calm my mind. I would paint for hours day and night when I would get off of work. When I first moved, I had no job then in under a few months I had three, so I really did not socialize much I would just use my free time to paint. I added an amazon echo so I could play my music and jam or chill for hours. I loved trying new things and testing paint colors. I have been experiencing with so many things from combs, straws, string, tape, stencils, and toothbrushes. I have a pegboard already installed in the top half of the room so I am able to hang my painting after they dry. I hang them all until there is no space left, then I take pictures of them in front of my art studio to post them on my Instagram. Once they are fully dry, I take them to a shop near me to be scanned in, turned into a digital file, and get one print of each. So, if someone is interested, I can sell them a print if they want the painting but do not have enough funds for the original. I have been following people on Instagram and TikTok to see what they do to either save paint, what tools they like, and what can I turn my art into. I just started playing around with some epoxy so I am excited about all the new possibilities to come. I currently have 5 paintings going on at once because I really like layered paintings. So sometimes I will add to a few paintings or just one painting while I am in the art studio. Right now, I am into Jessie Reyez, Billie Eilish, and NF. All Jessie Reyes any song! Billie Eilish is everything I wanted on repeat, and I am super upset with myself for being so lame and not knowing how absolutely amazing this woman is. Her voice calms me so much if I listen to one of her songs, I listen to it on repeat for all the time for days!! NF is If you want love. I love the song soo much! My nephew sings it with me and he sings it louder. Music is a must when painting for me, it gets me in a zone that I cannot even get close to when I have no music to listen to. The louder the better, sometime no being able to hear anything but the music puts you in an awesome space where you can just let go and be as creative as possible. When there is paint on my skin or clothes it empowers me to create an endless stream of creativity and calmness. If I am upset about something all the anger leaves when I paint. I feel happiness seep through me and a calm that I can't get from anything else. I love painting and expressing myself so I am blessed to be who I want to be and that person is me.
By Franchisca5 years ago in Lifehack
DIY Ghostbusters Proton Pack!
It began with my youngest being obsessed with the original Ghostbusters and his favorite character Dr. Peter Venkman. He loves it along with most of the 80’s films from that period. He has watched Ghostbusters ten times.
By Kevin B. Ploth5 years ago in Lifehack
Fundamental Origami Folds Terms & Techniques
As with any other craft origami has its own terms and methods. Here are some standard horizontal and vertical folds. It is really important to keep all your folds tidy and crisp.
By paul miller5 years ago in Lifehack
4 Reasons to Build with Pallet Wood
Welcome to 2020, the year of wake-up calls and healthy reminders. One of those reminders is to stay on top of your finances and save money where you can. Arguably one of the best ways to save is by building instead of buying, and using recycled materials to build is icing on the cake. Not only will it save you money, but it’s a step in the right direction in creating a more self-sustainable lifestyle.
By Dan Pittman5 years ago in Lifehack
Face Mask Sewing Patterns Roundup
The pandemic has taken a toll on people's lives. It has taken a toll on people's lives like never before. And this pandemic has disrupted the status quo like never before. There is nothing much that human existence has been able to do, and the vaccine seems to be a far distant dream. However, there are quite a few ways through which we can fight this novel coronavirus. The things that help us immensely to fight this virus are masks, Sanitizers, and social distancing.
By Jane Smith5 years ago in Lifehack
Tips for Sewing with Vinyl
Sewing with vinyl is easy only when you know the correct steps and tricks to master it smoothly. There are many amazing sewing projects that can be accomplished using vinyl. You can make pouches, bags, wallets, home décor, and more using vinyl material. If you want to know more about how to work your way-out using vinyl, you have landed on the correct page!
By Jane Smith5 years ago in Lifehack
Too Much Spray Paint
Do you ever get that itch to want to create something, or just want to give something a facelift? Well that's where I found myself this summer!! I wanted to get my yard cleaned up and back in shape this spring, and for some reason, I just wanted to spray paint literally everything!! And when I say everything, I do mean everything! I re painted every lawn ornament, flower pot decoration, rock, trellis, heck I even spray painted all of the cream cans we have in our yard! Heck, I even re-painted our patio lights, which are just hard plastic cups strung on some christmas lights!
By Jill Koss5 years ago in Lifehack
Simple Rangoli Designs Using Boondi Jhara
Rangoli is an art form, originating in the Indian subcontinent, in which patterns are created on the floor or the ground using quartz powder[1] materials such as colored rice, colored sand or flower petals. It is usually made during Diwali or Tihar, Onam, Pongal and other Hindu festivals in the Indian subcontinent. Designs are passed from one generation to the next, keeping both the art form and the tradition alive.
By Valentine Mike5 years ago in Lifehack
Epoxy Resin And Walnut LED Night Lamp
Epoxy Epoxy refers to any of the basic components or cured end products of epoxy resins, as well as a colloquial name for the epoxide functional group. Epoxy resins, also known as polyepoxides, are a class of reactive prepolymers and polymers which contain epoxide groups.
By Valentine Mike5 years ago in Lifehack
Painting a portrait of the mind
8/31/2020 Painting a portrait of the mind Who thought you wouldn't try Written by: Kathy Reed How to paint from the soul and eye
By Kathy Reed5 years ago in Lifehack
Roses are violet, man wait what is it again?
8/26/2020 Roses are violet, man wait what is it again? Written by: Kathy Reed The stain that left nothing behind I got to the point where the water is running in the background, because what is in the foreground is blank. Have you ever sat in one spot wondering what the heck it is that you are doing anyway? So many times, I have sat in front of a canvas and then, actually put it away. Sometimes for years. I remember thinking 'what about drawing something someone else drew'. I did, and all I got out of it, was 'didn't someone else draw that'? So on I went to draw though, in the course of it I just learned to draw it myself.
By Kathy Reed5 years ago in Lifehack