Tipnut’s Weekly Update: {May 9th, 2012}

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It’s time for Tipnut’s Weekly Update! Today you’ll find homemade bubble solution recipes, a quick sticky trap recipe (for getting rid of gnats), watermelon carvings & serving ideas (update), grilled shrimp recipe updates, plus a fresh batch of crafts, DIY projects and clever tips & tricks for you to check out. Lots here today, have fun!

• Make Your Own Bubbles: {8 Recipes & DIY Wand Tips}: Packed full of simple recipes, tips for coloring bubble solutions and making your own wands and bubble blowers (using items from around the house).
• How To Choose A Good Watermelon: {Plus Carvings & Ideas}: Page has been revamped and updated with new recipes and carving ideas.
• Tips For Getting Rid Of Gnats: A new sticky trap recipe was added (made with equal parts petroleum jelly and dish soap).
• 14 Delicious Ways To Prepare Grilled Shrimp: I’ve revamped the page adding new recipes and moving the tutorial to the bottom (instead of being on a separate page).

Don’t Miss ‘Em (Oldies but Goodies):

• Tips For Clogged Drains & Homemade Drain Cleaner Recipe
• How To Make Rose Water (And Lavender Too): Originally two separate sheets, I’ve combined them into one and freshened up the page.
• 10 Homemade Playdough & 5 Fingerpaint Recipes: Another two pages combined into one and freshened up.

What I’m trying this week: Best Ever Vanilla Chai Mix (from Southern Plate)

Ready to see the latest goodies added to the site this week? Here you go…

• Collection: 25+ Makeup Bags & Rolls To Make: {Free Tutorials}; Direct Link: Scrap Wood Make-up Brush Holder
• Collection: 20+ Backpacks & Knapsacks; Direct Link: Quilted Backpack With Front Flap
• Collection: Make Dandelion Wine, Jelly, Syrup & More; Direct Link: Dandelion Salve
• Collection: Free Tutorials For Compost Bins & Boxes; Direct Link: Stackable Beehive Composter
• Collection: Scrap Happy: More Than 50 Fabric Scraps & Remnant Ideas; Direct Link: Mason Jar Cozies
• Collection: 15+ Potting Bench Plans: {Free DIY Projects & Tips}; Direct Link: Build Your Own Potting Bench

• Collection: 40+ Gift Ideas For Teacher: {Free Crafts & Printables}; Direct Link: Post-It Notes Keychain
• Collection: 15+ Lovely Ideas For Growing Succulents; Direct Link: Handmade Clay Pots
• Collection: 15+ Crafty Seashell Projects: {Free Tutorials}; Direct Link: Candle Display: (slide #21)
• Collection: 20 Crafty Mirror Projects To Make: {DIY}; Direct Link: DIY Mosaic Mirror
• Collection: Assorted Beach Bags To Make; Direct Link: Trick Beach Bag (Vintage Pattern)
• Collection: Scissor Pouches, Cases & Fobs: {Free Patterns}; Direct Link: Hanging Folded Fabric Scissor Pouch

• Collection: 20+ Lovely Tea Cozy Patterns: {Free}; Direct Link: Striped Tea Cozy
• Update: Project removed since it’s no longer available online
• Collection: 30+ Crafty & Clever Projects For Your Kitchen; Direct Link: Chair Toppers/Protectors
• Collection: 20+ Gorgeous Baby Blankets: {Free Knitting Patterns}; Direct Link: Lamb Lovey
• Collection: 20+ Stuffed Animal & Doll Patterns: {Knit & Crochet}; Direct Link: Winnie’s Babies
• Collection: 15+ Eyeglass Case Patterns; Direct Link: Knit Sunglasses Case

I didn’t have time to revamp the page for Mother’s Day List: Homemade Gift Ideas & Projects this year, but here’s a bunch of free printables just in time for you to print, cut and give to mom this weekend

1. Set of 6 Small Cards
2. Picnic Popcorn Bags (for 2012)
3. Card Set: Includes a 5″ x 7″ card, 3 1/2″ x 5″ blank gift tag and two 2″ tea bag tags.
4. Bookmarks
5. Free Card
6. Gift Card Template

More (not shown above): Card (Mom or Mum): Two downloads to choose from (mom or mum); Floral Bouquet Card; Cupcake Combo: Set of cupcake wrappers and toppers.

• How To Store Produce Without Plastic
• Update: Page was removed and no longer available online (thanks for the heads up Pat!)
• 7 Ways To Light A Fire Without A Match (why doesn’t everyone who goes on the tv show “Survivor” not learn this beforehand? lol)
• Make Your Own Powdered Nesquick/Chocolate Milk Mix
• Clean Batches of Garden Carrots Quickly With Your Washing Machine
• Make Digging Jobs Easier By Watering Soil Lightly The Night Before

That’s it for today, I’ll have a fresh batch of goodies for you to check out next Wednesday. Enjoy your week!