Tipnut’s Weekly Update: {April 11th, 2012}
It’s time for Tipnut’s Weekly Update! Here’s what’s new today: a large list of blemish/acne/rosacea remedies, a big bunch of fun Jello recipes, demystifying fertilizer labels (ie. 20-10-10)…plus a new batch of projects and freebies to check out. Have fun!
- 25+ Blemish Busters You Can Make Yourself: Here’s a batch of pimple and acne treatments you can try then a list of clear skin helpers/recipes, suggestions to help treat rosacea and a homemade blackhead peel recipe.
- Making Sense Of Fertilizer Labels & NPK Numbers: Do you know what 20-10-10 on a bag of fertilizer means? Here’s a primer on how to interpret those numbers so you can confidently choose the right fertilizer for your garden.
- Fun With Jello & Unflavored Gelatin: 25 Creative Recipes: Suckers, gummy bears, cookies, cupcakes, cakes and more…who knew you could make so many things with Jello!
Don’t Miss ‘Em (Oldies but Goodies):
It’s FINALLY starting to feel like Spring where I live and I’ll be working out in the yard this weekend to get things cleaned up and ready for the season ahead.
If you’ll be puttering around outside too, here are two tipsheets you might find helpful for washing the deck and removing concrete stains:
Ready to see the projects and freebies added to the site this week? Here you go…
- Collection: Free Fleece Blanket Patterns & Tutorials: {Crafty}; Direct Link: Fleece Turtle Throw
- Collection: 25+ Laptop Sleeves & Cases: Free Tutorials & Patterns; Direct Link: Laptop Tote
- Collection: 40+ Charming Fabric Flowers To Make; Direct Link: Tsumami Kanzashi Tutorial
- Collection: 30+ Things To Make With Old Sweaters; Direct Link: Box Bag
- Collection: Nifty Food & Plants To Grow Indoors {May Surprise You}; Direct Link: Growing Garlic Greens Indoors
- Collection: 40+ iPad & Kindle Covers, Cases To Make; Direct Link: Velveteen Kindle Clutch
- Collection: Easy Pajama Patterns For All Sizes: {Tops & Pants}; Direct Link: His & Hers Pajama Shorts
- Collection: 50+ Paper Flower Tutorials & Templates: {Free}; Direct Link: Craft Paper Flowers
- Collection: 20 Creative Plant Markers To Make; Direct Link: Juice Lid Markers
- Collection: DIY Stepping Stones & Paths; Direct Link: Easy Stepping Stones (Made with plastic flats)
- Collection: 30+ Crafty Hair Clips, Bows & Accessories; Direct Link: Pearl Hair Combs
- Collection: 20+ iPhone (Cell Phone) Cases & Covers To Make: {Tutorials}; Direct Link: Zippered Wallet
- Collection: 30+ Free Slipper Patterns: {Knit, Crochet, Sewing}; Direct Link: Pudgy Piggy Slippers
- Collection: 30+ Stash Busters To Use Up Those Bits Of Yarn; Direct Link: (Updated–removed since project is no longer online)
- Crochet: 20+ Crochet Bags & Totes; Direct Link: Honeycomb Knit Purse (crochet)
- Collection: 30+ Stash Busters To Use Up Those Bits Of Yarn; Direct Link: Tea Toters
- Collection: Homemade Swiffer Cloth Patterns; Direct Link: Reusable Duster – Knitting
- Collection: Lovely Knitted Bag Patterns (Including A Vintage Design); Direct Link: Square Cake Bag
- Collection: 40+ Gift Ideas For Teacher: {Free Crafts & Printables}; Direct Link: Vintage Style Teacher Appreciation Tags
- Collection: 72 Hour Emergency Preparedness Kit: {DIY}; Direct Link: Free Family Emergency Planning Kit
- Collection: Free Chore Charts You Can Craft Or Print; Direct Link: Editable/Personalized Charts
- Collection: Make A Household Notebook: {Ideas & Printables}; Direct Link: Pretty Vintage Weekly Planner
- Collection: 50+ Free Printable Recipe Cards: {A Nice Collection}; Direct Link: Blue Card With Lacey Border
- Collection: Assorted Free Calendars To Print: {2008 – 2012}; Direct Link: Full Year – Poppy Calendar
- How To Replace Butter &/or Oil With Beans
- Uh Oh…Unexpected Cold Nights? Keep Garden Plants Warm With Buckets Of Water
- Update: Item removed since it’s no longer available online
- Video: How To Load A Case of Soda In The Fridge In Under 10 Seconds found via Lifehacker
- How To Make Scratchy Yarn Soft
- Keep Track Of Garden & Indoor Plants With A Plant Binder
That’s it for today, I’ll have a fresh batch of goodies for you to check out next Wednesday. Have a great week!
Today was great. Going into the kitchen and try the beans/replace butter and oil.
Plus how to make aspirin from bark, right down my alley. When I was much younger taught basic survival to 12-16 yr old girls.
Wedesdays are such wonders when your e-mail show up.
This email is the highlight of my Wednesday! Thanks for the great links every week!
Thank you so much i cant wait for wednesdays to come to get all your wonderful info.Each week is better than the week before,thanks again wish you all the best.
Thank you for all of the great info. I love all of the links. I have a hard time picking which site to check out first. I am so glad that I found tipnut, can’t wait until next week.
I look forward to Wednesday’s update. This is my favorite site. Love it !!!!
“How To Replace Butter &/or Oil With Beans” will be great to help lower my cholesterol. Am adding “Survivalist Tip: How To Make Bark Aspirin” to my collection of emergency helps.
Another great week, Thanks, Tipnut.
This is absolutely the best of the best for things to do, ways to save and crafts and ideas to pass on to everyone I know. Kids, grandkids, greats, and the next generation of young moms, Girl Scout Leaders, etc.