Discover how to recreate this pretty jewellery display using these simple instructions.You will need:
* Heart notice
* Fabric
* Ribbon and trimmings
* Wadding
* Staple gun
* Scissors
* Felt fabric for the back of the board
* Hot glue gun
Instructions
1. Lay the notice board down on the felt, draw around and cut out a heart shape. This is optional but it will cover and provide a neat finish for the staples and fabric joins on the back of the board.
2. Lay the batting down then lay the notice board on top. At the point of the heart, pull the batting over the board and staple into place. Repeat the same process at the top of each rounded section of the heart. Work around the heart shape pulling and stapling the batting evenly into place. Trim the batting around the back of the board to neaten.
3. Repeat the above and cover the board with the fabric.
4. Following the photograph as guidance position and wrap the heart with trimmings, ensuring they criss-cross evenly. Staple the trimmings into place on the reverse of the board. Trim to neaten.
5. Attach a length of trimming to the top of the heart to hang on a wall by staple gunning a piece to the back of the board.
6. Finally, if using, stick the felt onto the back of the board with the hot glue gun.
Quick Amazing CLEANING
A quick response and the right approach to stains can save you stress later. Be prepared for these common culprits.
Coffee or Tea
In a spray bottle, combine 1 cup white vinegar and 1 cup water. Spritz the stain, then blot with a damp cloth. Next, dab with diluted ammonia (1 tablespoon clear ammonia in 1 cup water). Blot with a clean, damp cloth, followed by a dry cloth.
Sticky Stuff (Gum, Wax)
Apply a piece of ice until the gunk hardens, then gently scrape it off with a comb or a butter knife. Dab on some clear dish soap to dislodge any residue. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth.
Grease (Pizza, Salad Dressing)
Sprinkle cornmeal or talcum powder on the spot until absorbed. Brush off with a dry cloth.
Red Wine
Blot—don’t rub—with a clean, damp cloth, then use a fresh cloth to apply white wine (yep!); blot again. Still there? Sprinkle on baking soda and, let it sit for 20 minutes, and remove with yet another cloth.
Ink
Dip a clean toothbrush in a capful of rubbing alcohol; shake off the excess and brush gently over the spot.
REAL SIMPLE WAYS
Loaded Scrambled Eggs
Bulk up scrambled eggs with colourful, healthy additions—cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, parsley—along with Cheddar cheese for extra protein.
Ingredients
* 1 chopped red onion
* 1 chopped bell pepper
* 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving
* kosher salt and black pepper
* 8 large eggs, beaten
* 3 ounces Cheddar, grated (about 3/4 cup)
* 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
* 1/3 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
* crusty bread, for serving
Directions
* Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Cook- stirring occasionally, until very tender, 12 to 14 minutes.
* Add the eggs and cook, stirring frequently, until the eggs are just set, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the Cheddar and cook, stirring, until just melted, 1 to 2 minutes more.
* Remove from heat and stir in the tomatoes and parsley.
* Drizzle the bread with oil and serve alongside the eggs.
Five-Layer Veggie (and Ham) Sandwich
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and mixed pickled vegetables help fill out this robust sandwich.
Ingredients
* 2 grated carrots
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
* black pepper
* 3/4 cup chopped drained giardiniera (mixed pickled vegetables)
* 1/4 cup olive tapenade
* 6 ounces sliced ham or roasted turkey (or a mix of both)
* 4 ounces sliced provolone
* 1 tomato, sliced
* 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
* 1 bunch lettuce
* 4 soft whole-grain rolls, halved
Directions
* Combine the carrots, oil, lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl.
* Divide the carrots, giardiniera, tapenade, ham or turkey, provolone, tomato, cucumber, and arugula among the rolls.