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Thursday, 31 January 2013

Look what I've made

Hi All
I have wanted some blending tools for ages and my local craft shop has closed indefinately and I have spent a large chunk of money on dies just aafter Christmas, so I really did not want to spend any more so here's what I came up with -----  my very own, homemade blender.

I was in the local China Bazaar and I saw these large corks, they are about1.5 inches in diameter.  I thought I could glue some felt on the bottom and use them like that as a blender but then I thought I may want to replace the felt so--  I glued one piece of felt on the bottom but put a much bigger piece around it and held it in place with an elastic band so that I can throw it away and replace as and when necessary.  Hey Presto they work perfectly, so I am going to buy some more ( they are 60 cents for 2 thats about 50pence) so that I can have different ones for different colours of ink.  I only have one Tim Holtz Distress ink but I have found that my other ink pads work just as good for what I need.                                                                                                   
 Saved myself a fair amount of money me thinks.
 
Going to the airport now to pick up my eldest son and his partner.

xxxxx
Wendy L
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9 comments:

  1. UnknownThursday, 31 January 2013 at 19:34:00 CET

    What a brilliant idea,might have to have a go myself, Well done!!!! Tracey xx

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  2. sandy's crafty bitsThursday, 31 January 2013 at 20:13:00 CET

    oooo have you taken out a patent on this lol ... do you mind if I have a go tooooo ... I have not got any of the tim holtz distress stuff either as it all seemed a bit more expense but if this works well I am away with it ... lol ... have a great time with your visitors ... happy crafting and love sandy xx

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  3. SueThursday, 31 January 2013 at 21:06:00 CET

    Well now that's clever Wendy, thanks for sharing.
    I hope you have a nice time with your family
    Sue xx

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  4. Janet - aka stackyFriday, 1 February 2013 at 00:11:00 CET

    Thanks for sharing your great tip Wendy, brilliant idea.
    I hope you have a lovely time with your son and his partner xx

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  5. UnknownFriday, 1 February 2013 at 18:50:00 CET

    What a great idea! How clever you are :)

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  6. AnonymousFriday, 1 February 2013 at 19:17:00 CET

    Hahahaha!! brilliant, this really mad me smile you clever gal you xx

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  7. HelloFriday, 1 February 2013 at 23:06:00 CET

    Hi Wendy, What a fabulous idea thank you for sharing it with us all hun.
    Hugz, lorraine xx
    I have candy if you would like to take a peek hun.
    http://craftylollea.blogspot.co.uk/

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  8. Katya- Ангел в кедахWednesday, 6 February 2013 at 21:28:00 CET

    That's such a clever idea! Brilliant!

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  9. Pat (mspfd)Friday, 8 February 2013 at 18:53:00 CET

    What a great idea! TFS!!

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