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Sew a seat cover for a picnic table to protect your clothing.

A picnic table seat cover will protect your clothing from a dirty surface and add visual appeal to a picnic seating area. A little simple sewing is required for the seat covers, and it's a suitable project for any sewing skill level. A medium-weight upholstery or canvas fabric is a durable, low-maintenance option that stands up to machine washing.

Instructions

1. Measure the length of the picnic table seat and write it down. Measure the width of the seat and write it down. Add 4 inches to both measurements.

2. Cut a piece a piece of fabric to the size you've calculated and lay it out on a flat surface with the right side facing down. Set a glass on one of the corners and trace around it as a guide for rounding the corner to remove the sharp corner. Repeat this with each corner, and then cut the fabric so each corner is rounded.

3. Turn under the raw edge 1/4 inch and iron or pin it to hold in place. Turn the edge until another 3/4 inch and iron the fold into place.

4. Sew about 1/8 inch from the inside folded edge, leaving a 1-inch opening at the end to feed elastic through.

5. Determine the circumference of the picnic table seat and divide the number by 0.75 to calculate the length of elastic you need to hold the cover on the seat. Cut a piece of elastic to this length.

6. Attach a safety pin to one end of the elastic and push it through the 1-inch opening along the edge of the cover. Push the safety pin and elastic through the casing using a push and pull method. Pin the end of elastic to the casing edge by the hole so it does not go though the casing while you are pushing and pulling.

7. Grab both ends of elastic after feeding the entire length through the casing and sew them together to secure. Push the elastic into the casing and sew the opening closed with a straight stitch. Smooth the seat cover and casing edge to even the puckers made by the elastic.

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Make Pennyroyal Tea

Pennyroyal is an aromatic herb related to mint and is used extensively in aromatherapy and traditional herbalism. It has been used for medicinal purposes, and in colonial times, it was popular for repelling insects. The oil of the plant is extremely toxic, so it is most often consumed in the form of tea, which has a strong minty flavor and aroma. This method yields one 8-ounce cup of pennyroyal tea.

Instructions

1. Bring 8 ounces of spring or distilled water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from heat as soon as boiling is achieved to prevent excessive evaporation.

2. Place one teaspoon of dried pennyroyal in a coffee mug or other heat-proof drinking container. Pour the boiling water over the herbs. Allow the mixture to stand for 10-15 minutes.

3. Place a fine mesh strainer over the top of a second clean coffee mug. Pour the liquid through the strainer to separate from the herbs. Discard the spent pennyroyal in the garbage bin or compost pile.

4. Sweeten the pennyroyal tea with honey if desired. Stir well to combine until the honey is thoroughly dissolved. Drink the tea immediately while warm. Do not exceed 3 cups per day.

Tips Warnings

Alternatively, a fresh stalk or bouquet of pennyroyal may be used to stir a cup of boiling water for several minutes. The liquid may then be sweetened and consumed for the same effect. If the taste of pennyroyal tea is too strong, it may be combined with hot chocolate to create a mint-flavored chocolate tea. Simply add one part of pennyroyal tea to two parts prepared hot chocolate.

Never take pennyroyal tea when pregnant or nursing. It can reduce milk flow or even cause spontaneous abortion when taken in excess. Always consult a qualified medical or herbal practitioner before taking pennyroyal tea or any other herbal tea you are not familiar with to make sure it is safe for you.

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Liver jerky is easy to make at home from beef, chicken or even wild game liver. Dogs love it as a special treat, but it's also completely safe for human consumption. This recipe yields approximately 2 lbs. of liver jerky, but it can easily be doubled or tripled for a larger batch.

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying lightly with non-stick vegetable cooking spray. Set aside.

2. Cut the liver into thin strips, about 1 inch in thickness and of any length. Keep in mind, however, that the jerky will be difficult to break into smaller pieces once dried. Cut to the desired length before boiling and baking for the best results.

3. Place the liver strips into a medium-sized saucepan and cover with warm water from the tap. Place over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for three to five minutes.

4. Drain the water from the pan and pat the liver strips dry with paper towels. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 2 to 3 hours or until the liver jerky strips are thoroughly dried.

5. Remove the liver jerky from the oven and transfer to a paper bag. Roll the top closed and store at room temperature in a dry location with good air circulation, where the jerky will keep indefinitely.

Tips Warnings

If you prefer more flavor, soak the jerky strips in your favorite meat marinade before baking and after boiling.

Use wild game liver if desired by using the same techniques outlined for chicken or beef liver jerky.

Make sure the jerky is completely dry before removing from the oven or it will go rancid when stored at room temperature. If you're unsure or prefer the jerky a little less dry, store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Never ingest liver jerky if it begins to emit a foul odor.

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Personalized Hershey's Kisses can be used as a treat for wedding shower guests.

Hershey's Kisses are foil-wrapped chocolate snacks with flat bottoms. By applying a custom label to the bottom of a Kiss, you can create a unique and personalized giveaway for weddings, baby showers or business events. Hershey's Kisses can be sprinkled onto a table, placed into a basket on a buffet table or included in a goodie bag.

Instructions

1. Purchase a package of 3/4-inch round adhesive labels. The labels can be purchased from your local office supply store or through an online retailer.

2. Download the template from the label manufacturer's website. For example, Avery has Microsoft Word templates available for free download that correspond to the product number.

3. Insert your desired wording or design into the template guidelines and save the file.

4. Print a test sheet using a plain sheet of paper, noting the way the paper travels through your printer. Lay the sheet of paper over the black label sheet to confirm proper alignment.

5. Insert the label sheets into your printer using the proper orientation and print the design onto the circular labels. Allow the ink to fully dry.

6. Apply the labels to the bottom of each Hershey's Kiss.

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June bugs are small beetles ranging in color from green to brown that inhabit much of the mid-western and eastern United States during the summer months. They are notorious for destroying vegetable and fruit crops, fruit growing on trees and even grass. June bugs are also attracted to lights, so even people without food growing on their property have to deal with these beetles. You can control the number of June bugs on your property by putting out traps.

Instructions

1. Put a 1/2 C. of molasses into a jar. You can use a container made of any material, but it must hold at least 16 oz. of liquid.

2. Add a 1/2 C. of hot water to the molasses. Put the lid on the jar and shake it up until the water and molasses are thoroughly mixed.

3. Dig a hole at the edge of your yard, or at least 30 feet from the house. The hole needs to be wide enough that the jar can fit in it, and deep enough that only the neck of the jar sticks out.

4. Put the jar in the hole and pack in dirt around the sides to make sure it stays in place. Remove the lid.

5. Remove the June bugs from the jar every other day. Put an empty jar beneath a strainer and pour the contents of the June bug trap through. The strainer will catch the bugs and the liquid will go into the new jar.

Tips Warnings

Remove the jar from the ground when you mow the grass.

You can place extra jars around your yard if one trap is not enough.

Spray a pesticide all over your yard in late August to prevent June bugs from coming back the following year. Use a pesticide made specially for killing larvae.

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You can stay warm throughout the winter with a pair of microwave-heated gloves.

Heated gloves help keep your hands warm throughout the winter. Microwave-heated gloves have several advantages. They do not require batteries to soothe aching, chapped hands, and they can be microwaved over and over again. They contain small pockets that are activated in the microwave to produce heat. Many microwaveable gloves are expensive and may not fit you properly. Fortunately, there is a cost-effective and more customizable alternative that only requires simple hand-stitching and creativity.

Instructions

1. Cut four felt rectangles that can fit into the palm of your hand, measuring approximately 2 by 3 inches. Hand stitch three sides of two rectangles together, leaving one of the shorter sides open. Repeat the process with the additional two rectangles.

2. Divide the rectangles into thirds using a ruler, extending from the open side to the stitched side. Draw lines through the three sections using a pen and a ruler. Hand-stitch along the two lines for each rectangle.

3. Funnel rice through the first section of a rectangle until you reach the top. Hand-sew the end of the first section. Repeat the process with the next two sections. Repeat the entire process with the second rectangle, as well.

4. Turn the gloves inside out and place them side by side. Mark the palm of the glove with a pen. Set a filled rectangle on the palm of a glove. Sew the top left corner of the rectangle to the glove. Create six or seven small stitches by passing the needle halfway through the knit. Knot the thread after sewing. Attach the top right corner and the center bottom of the rectangle in the same manner.

5. Repeat the process in step four for the second glove.

6. Turn the gloves right side out to hide the pillow inside. Heat the finished gloves for approximately 30 seconds in the microwave. Remove the gloves and allow them to cool off for a few seconds.

7. Place your hands inside the gloves so that the rice-filled rectangle lies flat against your palms.

Tips Warnings

Place aromatic herbs within the rice to add a soothing aroma that is released upon heating.

You can use wheat as an alternative for rice.

The heat should last for up to 20 minutes.

The rice may release a little moisture the first time you wear the glove. This should not happen after future heatings.

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Exposed wooden beams can create a rustic atmosphere, but purchasing large wooden beams is expensive and installation is difficult due to the large size and weight of the beams. A less expensive and easier-to-install option involves creating faux beams from Styrofoam, PVC pipe and wood veneer.

Instructions

1. Measure the distance between the two walls to determine the length for the faux wooden beam. This will determine how much PVC pipe will be required for the project.

2. Determine the desired diameter of the beam; 5 or 6 inches in diameter would be suitable for many homes. This will determine what size Styrofoam cubes to purchase for the project.

3. Multiply the desired beam diameter by four and then multiply this number times the beam length, as determined in Step 1. So if you're using a 5-inch Styrofoam cube, you'll multiply this times four to get 20 inches. You'll then multiply 20 inches by the desired length of the beam. This final figure indicates how much wood veneer you will need to purchase for the project.

4. Purchase all the necessary supplies for the faux wooden beam project. Find Styrofoam at fabric stores and craft stores; the other supplies can be found at the hardware store.

5. Unpackage the rolls of wood veneer and unroll the wood, placing a large heavy object (i.e., a cinder block or a few phone books) on each end. The sheets can be placed one on top of another.

6. Wait 48 hours to allow the sheets of wood veneer to flatten.

7. Use wood stain to stain the sheets of wood veneer, and follow by applying a coat of polyurethane to seal the wood. It will need to dry for 24 to 48 hours (the drying time varies by product, so check the packaging for recommended drying time).

8. Cut the sheets of veneer (with scissors or a box cutter) into strips, with the width the same as the width of the cubes that will form the beam.

9. Cut a piece of cardboard into a square that's the the same size as the face of your Styrofoam cubes.

10. Use a flat edge and pencil to draw two diagonal lines across the cardboard square (i.e., from the upper right corner to the lower left corner and from the upper left corner to the lower right corner).

11. Use a compass to draw a circle, using the point where the two lines intersect as the center point. The diameter of the circle should be about 50 percent larger than the diameter of the PVC pipe. Cut out the circle with scissors or a box cutter.

12. Place the cardboard template onto the top of a Styrofoam cube and use a pencil to draw a circle, using the circular hole in the template as a guide. Repeat on the bottom side of the cube. Do this for each and every cube.

13. Use a steak knife to create a hole through the cube, using the circles as a guide. To avoid cutting the hole at an angle, cut about half way through the cube from the top, and then cut through the remaining Styrofoam via the circle on the bottom of the cube.

14. Thread the cubes---which now look like a large square bead---onto the PVC pipe and use liquid nails glue to affix the cubes together as you stack them. You'll end up with a Styrofoam beam, with a PVC pipe running through the center to provide stabilization.

15. Glue the strips of wood veneer onto each side of the Styrofoam beam.

16. Allow the glue to dry (the drying time varies by product, so check the packaging to determine the recommended drying time).

17.Screw brackets into place on the wall and place the faux wooden beam in the brackets.

Tips Warnings

You will need to use PVC connectors for a long beam. To accommodate a connector's larger width, you'll need to cut a slightly larger hole in the Styrofoam cube that covers the connector.

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Making balloon animals is a favorite activity at children's events across the world. Most balloon animals are not hard to make, and adults often enjoy them nearly as much as the children. If you're making balloon animals, be prepared to make a variety of animal shapes, including a teddy bear, which will surely please children of all ages.

Instructions

Head

1. Inflate a single long balloon designed for making balloon animals half way and tie it closed. You will want to leave an un-inflated tail that is at least 6 inches long. If you over inflate the balloon, then it will pop. A teddy bear requires a lot of twisting and folding, so leaving enough give in the balloon is extremely important, especially since the entire bear is made from one balloon.

2. Make seven small bubbles in the inflated end of the balloon. The bubbles should each be about 1 inch long. Make the bubbles by twisting the balloon about eight times. Try to keep the bubbles as even in size as possible.

3. Find the third bubble. Leave the first two bubbles at the end (closest to the balloon tie) alone. Create a hoop of the five remaining bubbles by taking the end of the bubble closest to the loose end of the balloon and bringing it to the twisted edge between the second and third balloons. Twist the hoop together about eight times. Push the remaining two bubbles inside the balloon hoop, creating the bear face.

4. Squeeze the top bubble and bottom two bubbles of the hoop to make the remaining two bubbles pop out slightly. One at a time, carefully twist these popped sections to make them stand out even more. Twist about three to four times. Repeat for the other popped balloon. These two bubbles form the bear's ears. It should now look like a teddy bear head (with the balloon tie as the nose) on top of a long balloon.

Body

5. Take about 6 inches of balloon from under the bear head created and fold in half. Twist into place. This makes one bear arm. Repeat again to create another bear arm.

6. Use the same balloon to create a 1-inch bubble for the bear's body just below the arms. Take great care at this point, as the balloon will have a lot of pressure built up and can easily pop.

7. Squeeze the remaining air into the tail of the balloon, leaving no loose balloon at the end. At the very end of the balloon, create a tiny bubble about 1/2 inch long This will be the bear's tail.

8. Take the tail and twist it around the base of the body bubble. Push the tail through the resulting bubble circle. Divide the circle into two equal sections. Squeeze these sections together and twist around the tail. This will give the bear two legs.

9. Arrange all pieces of the bear so that the arms and legs are pointing in the same direction. Arrange the tail so that it is pointing toward the back of the bear. Draw eyes and a mouth on the bear with a permanent marker.

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Gravel, stones or shells in a driveway make a decorative support.

A driveway has to support literally tons of weight from vehicles and everyday use, so it's no wonder that many installers turn to traditionally tough materials like concrete and asphalt to support these areas. However, for a more decorative look, crushed shell and stone can also support the needs of a driveway, as long as the material is properly supported and installed.

Instructions

1. Mark out the location of your driveway with marking paint. Mark both sides of the driveway from start to finish, including any curves.

2. Dig out the entire length of the driveway to a depth of 4 inches. Use a square-edged spade to make sure the walls of the trench are completely straight and flat.

3. Run a steel rake over the bottom of the trench to flatten the area, and remove any large rocks and other debris such as sticks or twigs.

4. Flatten the trench with a hand tamper to create a fully level and compact support surface for your driveway.

5. Line the bottom 2 ½ inches of the trench with crushed stone, generally of a relatively large size such as 3/8 inch or larger. Use the steel rake to spread an even layer of the material over the entire trench.

6. Wet down the crushed stone with a garden hose to limit dust that can spread from the surface. Then tamp the stone down with the hand tamper to compact the surface for a stable, flat installation.

7. Cover the crushed stone with a layer of landscape fabric. If necessary, cut the fabric to fit, or to turn around curves, with a sharp utility knife. The fabric will facilitate drainage and prevent the soil from shifting the stone or shell material above.

8. Drive the edges of the landscape fabric into the soil around the trench with stakes or pins to hold it in place. This will ensure it will not bunch up under the stones or shells, creating unwanted bumps and hills.

9. Line the driveway area with edging material. Hardware and home improvement stores sell metal and plastic edging material; you can also use treated wood for a more rustic look. Hold the edging material in place with spikes or pins driven into the solid ground around the driveway.

10. Fill in the trench with enough shell or stone to fill all but the top ½ inch of the trench. Use the steel rake to ensure that the material is even across the surface. Leaving the top ½ inch empty allows for the material to shift slightly as needed without overflowing the edging.

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Make a privacy fence taller.

Distracting neighbors or dilapidated buildings next door can detract from the pleasure of sitting in a beautiful backyard. Solve this problem by making your fence taller. A few extra feet of fencing can make a world of difference in what you see and hear. Additionally, making your privacy fence taller can make a fun weekend project.

Instructions

1. Measure your existing fence posts then decide how much taller you would like the fence to be.

2. Count the number of fence posts around your yard and buy that number of new posts from your local home improvement or gardening store. Each new post should be 1 foot longer than the height you wish to add to your fence. Be sure to pick posts of the same material and shape as your existing posts.

3. Tie the new posts to the existing fence posts with heavy-duty twine or wire. Overlap the poles by a foot. Turn the wire clockwise, making sure to make at least five complete wraps per post.

4. Measure the perimeter around your current fenced in area. Buy enough bamboo paneling to go around the entire perimeter of the fence.

5. Use the heavy-duty twine or wire to tie the bamboo fencing to your new post extensions. Start with a corner or end post and stretch the bamboo roll all the way to the other side of the fence, attaching it with twine to each extension post as you go.

Tips Warnings

Fencing extensions come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Shop around to find the kind that best reflects your taste.

Tie the new posts and bamboo tightly.

Wear gloves for protection against splinters.

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Making your own portable stand for a bucket is easy.

Creating a device that makes it easier to maneuver buckets of heavy material is useful. It saves time with lifting and bucket placement, as well as protecting your back from uneven weight distribution and twisting. Making a portable stand for a 5-gallon bucket requires a bit of planning and just a few materials to complete the do-it-yourself project successfully. It is a simple procedure that you can easily adapt to meet your stand requirements.

Instructions

1. Measure the diameter of the bucket base using a measuring tape. Add 4 inches to the measurement and note it on a piece of paper. Transfer your measurement onto a #190;-inch-deep piece of plywood or pine by drawing a square with a marker pen and ruler; the length of each side is the measurement you took.

2. Cut the wood along the drawn lines using a wood saw to create the base of the stand. Sand the sawed edge with a coarse-grit sandpaper to flatten any wood shards. Change to a medium-grit sandpaper and sand the edges and the top and bottom face of the wood to smooth the surface. Finish with a fine-grit sandpaper to completely sand the surface flat.

3. Switch on the vacuum and clear up any sanding dust from the wood using the brush attachment. Mark a line across a 1-inch by 1-inch length of pine wood from its end to the width measurement of the stand base. Mark a second line across the wood measuring from the first line.

4. Saw across each line to provide two lengths of wood and sand the wood as before. Position the first length of wood on top of the base and along one edge. Use a power screwdriver to fasten the wood strip to the base at three equal intervals with 1 #189;-inch wood screws. Position the second wood strip on the opposite edge and repeat the fastening procedure.

5. Mark a line from the end of a 1-by-1 pine strip to 2 inches less than the previous wood strip lengths. Measure from the line and mark another line across the wood to the same length. Saw through both lines to produce two equal lengths of wood, and sand as before.

6. Slot the first shorter length of wood between the two fastened wood strips and position it along the edge of the base. Fasten the strip to the base with the same method as you did before, and repeat the procedure with the remaining wood strip on the opposite side of the base.

7. Make a hole with the drill through the stand base, near to the inside edge of a wood strip and centrally positioned. Use a wood drill bit to the diameter of the nylon rope. Sand the drilled edges down to a fine surface. Use a damp cloth to wipe the stand to remove dust, and allow it to dry.

8. Apply a polyurethane wood varnish to all the wood surfaces using a clean paintbrush, and allow it to dry. Turn the base over and position a 360-degree spinning caster #189; inch in from the corner sides. Fasten using #190;-inch wood screws through the holes in the caster plate and into the base. Repeat the procedure for each corner, and turn the stand over.

9. Thread the rope through the drill hole from the top face of the base, and secure it underneath by tying a knot larger than the hole. Cut the nylon rope to the length you require with a utility knife, and tie the end in a knot to prevent fraying. Position the bucket in the center of the base and use the rope to pull it along.

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Children will love dressing as their favorite cookie.

One of the most visible icons around the Christmas season is the gingerbread man. Gingerbread cookies are usually a favorite with children because they have lots of frosting and candy and are fun to decorate. A gingerbread costume can transform your child into a gingerbread man cookie that is perfect for holiday plays, Halloween or just for having fun around the house. This project takes about 1 day to complete.

Instructions

1. Lay the child or person who will wear the costume over the felt. Have him extend his arms out to the sides. Outline his body from head to toe with the chalk. You can outline the feet if desired, but it is not necessary. You will want to outline the head.

2. Fill in any gaps in the outline with the chalk. Add about 3 inches to all measurements so that there is plenty of excess fabric. This is especially important around the head, which should look like the top of a gingerbread cookie. Cut out two of the outlines from the brown felt.

3. Cut out an opening in the head of one of the pieces large enough for the child's head to stick through.

4. Sew the two pieces together. Turn the costume right-side out after sewing.

5. Cut a slit below the head piece large enough for the child to step into. Sew some hook and eyes to both sides of the opening to keep it closed once the child is inside the costume. Hand sewing is the easiest way to attach the hook and eyes.

6. Add gingerbread designs and accents to the costume to make it look like a gingerbread cookie. You can make these as simple or as elaborate as you want. A classic look is a white line around the edges of the costume with large colored buttons down the middle. You can even add pom poms or other 3D embellishments to add more interest to the costume.

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While adding food coloring or other dye to dry ice or a commercial fog machine may be tempting, it's more likely to ruin your fog machine than to color the fog. The particles of coloring are too large to be dispersed into the fog, so no matter how much dye you add, the fog will still roll out white or clear. The only way to really make a colored fog solution is by lighting the fog with colored lights. The fog then reflects that light, appearing to take on the same color itself.

Instructions

1. Prepare and run your fog machine as normal. This includes positioning a fan to blow the fog in the desired direction.

2. Place your movable spotlight so that its beam intersects with the flow of the fog. If you need to color a long stretch of blowing or moving fog, you may need more than one spotlight to cover all of it.

3. Cover the aperture of the spotlight with a sheet of colored plastic in the same color you'd like the fog to be. You can use heavy plastic like sheet dividers or transparency sheets and tape it in place around the edges with duct tape, or you can also affix colored plastic wrap across the front of the spotlight.

4. Shine the spotlight on the fog and adjust it, if necessary, to make sure the beam of light is hitting the fog.

5. Watch the spotlight carefully for signs that it is melting the colored plastic covering. You might need to replace the plastic occasionally.

Tips Warnings

The chemicals from commercial fog machines may be hazardous in enclosed spaces. Similarly, the carbon dioxide produced by melting dry ice in a homemade fog machine may present problems in enclosed areas. Make sure that your working or performance area is well ventilated. Watch crew members carefully for faintness or other signs of distress.

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Create your own business card using Microsoft Works.

Microsoft Works comes preinstalled on many new computer systems. This software package includes a variety of programs you can use to accomplish various jobs for home or business uses. Use Microsoft Works to do things such as creating documents, tracking items, making schedules or even designing business cards. You do not have to own expensive desktop publishing software to make business cards, if your computer contains Microsoft Works. You can create business cards on Microsoft Works and then print them on your printer.

Instructions

1. Open Microsoft Works Task Launcher. Select Works Word Processor.Select Tools on the menu bar, and then click on Labels.

2. Place a checkmark next to Return address labels to copy the information from one business card to the others on the sheet. Click on OK to open the Labels Settings box.

3. Leave the selection on Avery standard under Label products. Scroll down the list available under Product Number until you locate the Avery number matching your business card paper.

4. Click on New Documents to open the business card template in Works. Click on Save As under File on the menu bar to save a copy of your Works business card.

5. Design a single business card in the space provided. Use Insert and then Picture to add pictures, your logo or clip art to the template.

6. Include your company name, address, phone number and any other contact information, such as a website or email address. Highlight and alter the font's size, color or style on any text shown on your business card, if desired.

7. Double-check all information and make any final changes to your business card. Click on File and then Print Preview to see a full page of the business cards.

8. Load your business card into your printer as directed. Click on the Print icon or the link under File on the menu bar to print your business cards.

Tips Warnings

You do not have to purchase Avery business card paper unless you want to. Most other companies selling business cardstock, list the comparable product number used by Avery that you need to select the correct template.

If you make any changes to the design of your Microsoft Works business card, remember to save your file again or you will lose the changes.

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If you are putting together a bumble bee costume, a simple way to finish it off is with a bee themed T-shirt. Using a yellow shirt and some black fabric paint, you can make the main piece of your costume, finishing it off with just a few other accessories, like leggings, an antennae headband, wings and a stinger. The bee T-shirt is quick and easy to make, and a cheap alternative to purchasing a pre-made bee costume from a specialty store.

Instructions

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1. Lay a yellow T-shirt flat on a table in front of you. Slip a rectangle of cardboard, about the same width and height of the shirt's chest area, inside the T-shirt to prevent paint from bleeding through.

2. Paint a 2-inch thick stripe horizontally at the top of the T-shirt, making the stripe stretch from one side to the other. Use black fabric paint and a foam paint brush.

3. Continue painting stripes horizontally down the shirt, making each stripe 2 inches apart. Use a ruler to ensure the stripes are evenly spaced.

4. Lay a sheet of newspaper under the shirt and let dry for at least 12 hours.

5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 on the back side of the T-shirt, so it matches the front.

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7. Use a black permanent marker to draw the stripes onto the shirt. Use a yardstick to draw straight, horizontal lines along the shirt, making sure the stripes wrap around from the front to the back of the shirt. Make each stripe about 1 inch wide, coloring it in with the marker. Make the stripes about 1inch apart each.

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Hide your gifts in the decorations by making a baby carriage centerpiece.

A baby shower is a time for joy in celebrating a new life. Decorations for a baby shower normally also demonstrate a joyful atmosphere. Yet, on a limited budget, it can be difficult to decide between spending money on decorations or on gifts. A baby carriage centerpiece using a wicker basket offers a solution to this dilemma. While the baby carriage is a decoration in itself, it also contains hidden gifts. Make your own wicker basket baby carriage center piece for your next wedding shower to avoid wasting money on throw-away decorations.

Instructions

1. Place the small wicker basket or plastic bowl on its side and insert it inside one end of the larger wicker basket to form the canopy of the baby carriage. Glue the small wicker basket or plastic bowl in place with a glue gun.

2. Cover the canopy with a receiving blanket. Twist a baby sleeper around the handle of the large wicker basket, securing it in place with safety pins. Wrap the base of the large wicker basket with a baby blanket, securing it in place with safety pins.

3. Pin the pair of baby booties to the base of the wicker basket handle.

4. Wrap the baby bottle and baby powder with two baby sleepers. Tie the ends with ribbon. Place them under the large wicker basket for the wheels.

5. Fill the inside of the large wicker basket with other gifts such as a blanket, stuffed animal or baby clothing.

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Make an All-Natural Anti-Mildew Spray

What's that unpleasant aroma? Mildew! But instead of rushing off to the big-box store to purchase some dandy commercial cleaner, why not consider a more natural solution-and, almost certainly, one that does the job more effectively anyway? The truth is, most commercial cleaners contain toxic substances that members of a household end up breathing in over time, and even ingesting. The natural solution, on the other hand, is easy and toxin-free-and it works. Here's make an all-natural anti-mildew spray.

Instructions

1. Find and clean out a spray bottle with a screw-on top.

2. Pour 2 teaspoons of tea tree oil into the spray bottle.

3. Add half a teaspoon of liquid detergent to the spray bottle, then swish the mixture around in the bottom of the bottle for 5 seconds.

4. Pour 2 cups of water into the spray bottle, mixing the water with the tea tree oil and the liquid detergent. Shake the bottle well until the ingredients of your all-natural mildew spray are thoroughly mixed.

5. Generously spray the affected (mildew-covered) areas with the contents of the spray bottle. Do not rinse the spray off!

6. Allow the spray to sit undisturbed on the affected areas for at least 4 days. This will give the spray time to fight the mildew thoroughly. The tea tree oil's odor will fade away within that time frame-and the mildew, almost magically, will be gone!

Tips Warnings

Store your anti-mildew spray in its bottle on a shelf out of the reach of children. It can last for years.

Avoid spraying anywhere near your face, especially your eyes.

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