Can Organizer

I LOVE my cold cellar, mostly because I buy everything I can in bulk! The thing is the cases on cans take up so much room in the cold cellar and you have no idea what is in them until you pull them down hoping one is not going to land on your head or any other body part. I found this great idea on Pinterest the "pinner" used it in their cupboards but I figured it would work wonders in my cold cellar.
I never buy pop and I bought pop just to do this project.

What you need:

Empty long pop case.
Glue stick
Scrap book paper (I used wrapping paper, so much easier!!)
Labels
Cans
Scissors

Directions:

Cut a rectangle hole in the top back end of your box big enough to put a can in
Glue wrapping paper to you box (I wrapped it like a Christmas present)
Cut the paper so there is a hole on the front and cut the paper where you made the hole on the back
Put your label on the front

Super simple.

http://pinterest.com/pin/24347654207386756/

Fruit/Veggie Cleaner

Fruit in my house ends up going bad before the end of the school week when things are out of season around here and I can not buy them from the market. While browsing Pinterest I came across away to clean fruit and veggies, but it did not say if I could use it on berries or not so I just left for about a month and then came across another "Pin" with the same idea but it said you could use it on berries as well. I figured why not give it try and see how it goes. Turns out it works the fruit lasted me almost 2 weeks!

What you need:

Containers
A clean sink
1cup of vinegar

Directions

Fill the sink with water and 1cup of vinegar
Add fruit or veggies (I did fruit and veggies separate)
Let stand for 10 minutes
Dry and put into containers (I did not put the fruit back into their old containers I used my own)


Nothing had an odd taste and everything lasted so much longer. I will do this every week when I get home from shopping!!

http://pinterest.com/pin/24347654207658704/

Penguin Birthday Cake!

My mom's birthday is March 6, but her boyfriend decided that he wanted to have a surprise party for her!!
I offered to make the cake, but couldn't decide on a theme, my sister decided I should do penguins.
I loved making this cake not just because it was for my mother, but because I used a bunch of new techniques.
Before this cake I had never made penguins, molded rice krispie squares or used gel icing to make water.

Everyone loved the cake and thought it was super cute!

The igloo was made out of molded rice krispies, the penguins where made out of fondant and the cake was half chocolate, half vanilla. 

All because of this cake I have been asked to make cakes for AA birthday's which is awesome!! I am so excited.

Last Minute Baby Shower Cake

I don't mind doing last minute cake orders, what I hate is when the client wants a fancy cake last minute. I wonder if they realize doing a 15 hour cake when you get the order 24 hours before is not easy. Well I got this cake order back in October I think it was, they wanted was a half white, half chocolate, coloured pink inside, baby shower cake for the next day.

I am not proud of the way this cake turned out and have made so much better ones since then, but figured I would share this cake with you guys anyway. I would love to make this cake again but with more then 24 hours to have to complete.

DIY Pen and Office Supply Storage

I have millions of pens, pencils, markers, highlighters, etc, etc, etc. Mainly because I buy them at Costco, partly because I am always buying the kids new ones. The funny thing is I may have millions of them, but when I need one I either can't find any or the one I happen to grab is dead. This is a great idea to keep them all in one place and while I was sorting through the 6 drawers full of writing supplies I tested each and every of them.

What you need:

Glue gun
Glue sticks
School glue stick
Shoe box (I used a work boot box, so my box is huge)
Toilet paper tubes or paper towel tubes cut to the right size.
Craft paper (I used old wrapping paper)

Directions:

Wrap the outside of your box with the paper
Use the glue gun to glue the tubes to the inside of the box and to each other (This prevents them from falling over and making a mess)
Insert writing supplies

I did not have enough tubes to full my box so I am adding to it every time I have a tube.

http://pinterest.com/pin/24347654207309701/

DIY Barbie Suit Case

Keira loves everything Barbie, and along with everything Barbie comes these little tiny accessories that the dogs just LOVE to chew. I found an awesome solution which doubles as its own accessory! These are Barbie suit cases, they are simple to make and Keira thought they were just the greatest little things in the world, now her Barbies travel with EVERYTHING they could ever need.

What you need:

Small buttons
Glue gun
Glue sticks
Paper clamp
Plastic travel soap container (I could not find this so I bought mini storage boxes from Wal-mart they are found in the craft section)


Directions:

Glue the buttons on to each side of the container (Theses are the wheels)
Glue the paper clamp to the back of the container (I glued it more on the end)
Fill with Barbie accessories

These are an awesome idea, but only if put away, Keira left one of hers out and I have to reattach the "wheels"

http://pinterest.com/pin/24347654207599777/

DIY Dishwasher Cleaner

My dishwasher is from the very early 90's, it never cleans right, most of the time I have to rewash the dishes that went through the dishwasher. I tired all the store bought dishwasher cleaners on the market and nothing worked. I tired a few DIY remedies such as baking soda and vinegar. still nothing. I was to the point of just buying a new dishwasher until, I found this and decided that it was worth a try and well I am sure my dishwasher had never been cleaned like this before. My dishwasher is an old Maytag so the inside of your dishwasher may be different than mine.


WARNING: DO NOT DO THIS IF YOUR DISHWASHER IS UNDER WARRANTY!!
                    BE GENTLE WHEN REMOVING PARTS AS THEY CAN BREAK EASY
                    IF IT WILL NOT COME OUT DO NOT PRY ON IT

Directions:

Pull the racks out of the dish washer.
Unscrew the bottom water "fins" and removed. (There may be clips please be careful)
My dishwasher also has top "fins" which I also removed.
I then put the "fins" in the tub to wash them out I used a bottle brush, tooth picks and water to clean out all the build up and crap that was in it. (It turns out over half the water holes in the top "fin" were so clogged no water would come out of them)
Wash out the inside of the dishwasher (I used Lysol wipes)
Put all the "fins" back in.
Put the racks back in.
I ran the dishwasher with vinegar and baking soda

My dishwasher now has never worked better!!! I figure if I do this with spring and fall cleaning then I will  get at least a few more years out of it!!!

Next time I do it I will get pictures of it step by step

http://pinterest.com/pin/24347654207386326/