The Art of Doing Stuff » DIY
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My name is Karen Bertelsen and I was a television host. The Art of Doing Stuff is a lifestyle blog for people who like to sweat, do stuff and sometimes swear.
The Art of Doing Stuff » DIY
2w ago
I like to share all that is good, easy & crafty in this world, so today I have 2 easy ways to preserve any moss. I've been preserving moss this way moss to keep its soft texture for about 18 years now. If you've done any crafting or floral arranging you probably know about Reindeer moss. It's...
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The Art of Doing Stuff » DIY
2w ago
If you're thinking about doing some DIY presents for Christmas this year your period of thinking is over - today you're going to learn how to make vanilla extract. I know - Christmas talk. Calm down, it'll only take you two minutes to make homemade vanilla extract and the longer it sits the better it will be - so there's...
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The Art of Doing Stuff » DIY
1M ago
There are two fantastic things about this DIY witch broom. 1. It's easy and free to make. 2. If you don't have a lot of storage space for things like Halloween decorations you can just compost it or burn it at the end of the season then make a new one next year. Hi. I'm...
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The Art of Doing Stuff » DIY
3M ago
Today I show you the two methods I use to condition flowers to extend their vase life by a couple of days. These same methods will also revive wilted flowers. I was at the garden the other night and I had cut a huge handful of unopened poppies to bring to Betty because I am...
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The Art of Doing Stuff » DIY
3M ago
It's a rare project in life that is simple, inexpensive AND impressive. I mean, you can hit one or two of those things every once in a while, but all 3?? That's as rare as an unmodified Real Housewife. None of whom are simple, easy, inexpensive or impressive by the way. I ditch the bows...
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The Art of Doing Stuff » DIY
3M ago
This year I think you're ready to conquer the culinary catwalk with a garlic braid. Nothing says "I'm living the life you want to" like an artisanal garlic braid hanging in the kitchen. Skip right to the tutorial. So you've harvested your onions or garlic and are feeling a little fancy. THIS year you want...
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The Art of Doing Stuff » DIY
3M ago
I bought a label maker and it worked great until it didn't work at all. Have a Dymo label maker that's acting all screwy and doesn't print? I have a fix for that. Juggling a fulfilling life as a semi-professional Instagram scroller and potato chip advocate doesn't leave a lot of time for searching for...
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The Art of Doing Stuff » DIY
3M ago
The Birthday Advent calendar combines two of the most loved things in the world. Opening secret doors and punching through tissue paper. It's a universal scenario. You're at home minding your own business practicing ways to stand in photos that will make your arm skin look tighter, when you get the "So when are you...
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The Art of Doing Stuff » DIY
5M ago
Stop everything you're doing and go find something that has a label stuck on it. Because I'm going to show you a tip (that I thought I invented but probably didn't) on how to easily remove a label from almost anything. Hello lovely black glass receptacle that would be a perfect little vase! How are...
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The Art of Doing Stuff » DIY
5M ago
I know. You have superhuman strength and you broke your shovel handle. Way to go Wonder Woman or Strongman. Here's how to replace that shovel handle. In 2019 I dug a hole and broke my shovel. Last season I broke a shovel handle and a fork handle. I'm a gardening beast with the strength of...
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