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Post by mscornbread on Sept 2, 2005 0:54:11 GMT 10
A couple of years ago Carolyn posted a picture of a glass brick with lights in it and a ribbon tied to it. I made so many, hundreds Im sure and made lots of extra cash, in fact I still sell a few even now.
I need another show stopping idea to make some extra cash to be aboe to buy paint to paint before I can put the house up for sale. School starts in a week and I have lots of schools where I can leave one to show and a list for orders.
So calling all you bright ladies and picking your brains for ideas!
TIA
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Post by braided-rug on Sept 2, 2005 15:31:36 GMT 10
You can always buy one can of paint at a time. Do you really need to paint? We painted our downpipes and cover for the electricity box, actually it was done for free by the real estate agent, they offered so many hours of free work. Apart from that we worked on the driveby aspect, ie the garden and cleaning up.
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Post by Deed on Sept 2, 2005 22:04:29 GMT 10
Hi Robin!  One of our members, Cindy I think, makes/decorates empty paint cans. I would think you could do lots of things with these and they can be had brand new (no paint in them) at Lowes. I think they would be pretty with a fall floral arrangement in them or a Christmas one. Use one of them as a basket for a themed 'gift basket' I bet you could drill a hole in the bottom/side and add some lights to an arrangement? If I think of anything else I'll let you know. |
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Post by sunshine on Sept 2, 2005 22:56:25 GMT 10
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Post by Admin on Sept 2, 2005 23:10:45 GMT 10
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Post by ampooh on Sept 3, 2005 5:09:01 GMT 10
Yup, I'm doing well with the altered paint cans. I sell them anywhere from $10-$15 a piece, depending on where I am selling them. I have seen them sold in speciality gift stores for up to $25 EACH. Un-blieveable! They do very well for me. I want to vary my crafts a bit, so I'm looking for other ideas. Could you post a picture of the glass brick? I would love to see that! Does anyone else have any ideas? Amber  |
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Post by ellise on Sept 4, 2005 9:55:41 GMT 10
Robin, I take the metal pails the Citronella candles come in (after they are burned) and wash them with hot soapy water, then spray paint them, fill them with little goodies (christmas, birthdays, baby showers etc...) and make them into gifts but I'm sure you could sell them as well.
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Post by Admin on Sept 4, 2005 10:17:05 GMT 10
Amber,
I will post a picture of the block lights as soon as I can. You will love them..So easy..
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Post by ampooh on Sept 7, 2005 7:36:38 GMT 10
Thanks Carolyn, I can't wait to see a picture! Amber |
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Post by Admin on Sept 7, 2005 7:44:28 GMT 10
oh dear, I totally forgot. Will go do that asap...I have one of my creations so you can see mine..
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Post by mscornbread on Sept 22, 2005 0:05:30 GMT 10
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Post by Admin on Sept 22, 2005 6:08:27 GMT 10
Well isn't that the cutest. Thanks Robin. You gonna make some??? Can't wait to see your's.
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Post by Admin on Sept 29, 2005 11:03:03 GMT 10
Here is the picture of the glass block light I promised...Finally getting it posted..Sorry for forgetting..  |
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Post by Admin on Sept 29, 2005 11:04:13 GMT 10
Here is the picture with the block lit up.  |
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Post by Admin on Sept 29, 2005 11:04:39 GMT 10
Anyone needing directions for making this just ask...
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