36 CRAZY EASY DIY Hacks EVERY Crafter NEEDS to Know!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

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[@mares4636]

Paint palettes - plastic bottles such as soda are perfect for throw away palettes because they have 4 or 5 ready-made compartments at the bottom. Just cut the bottoms off and recycle the rest. Also those plastic lids - let the paint dry on the lid and it will peel off in a single piece. If the pieces are large enough or the paint is running together, you can cut into a shape and use it as "fake leather" adornments in your junk journal or other craft.

[@Leena-jt8cm]

You can also use those egg cartons made of foam material.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Some great tips thank you so much for sharing

[@Pritsy73]

For paint palettes, you can use a pill reminder too..

[@t26mtngrl]

Did you know the parmesan lid also fits perfectly on a mason jar?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes!!!

[@mlewis8579]

😮😊❤

[@susanhughes9803]

Great

[@trinafry1052]

Great hacks! Thanks for sharing!

[@Jennifer-bs6oy]

TY for reminder

[@Mrs.LadeyBug]

4:45 Ohhhhh, the hand sanitizer to clean the dried paint on brushes!!! Yes! Love it!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

The best!

[@KMF3]

I wish the makers of e6000 would come up with a better packaging of their product.

[@gizmo7877]

@@KMF3 if you buy the smaller three in a package you won’t have that problem. So much easier to work with.

[@TheKrazysinner]

I agree with the other commenter, I started buying the smaller tubes instead of the big ones, this way if it does happen you don't lose as much product.

[@madsighntist14]

I had a plastic tube of adhesive OPEN on the seam. I SIMPLY DUCT TAPED the seam, THEN PVC electrical taped that DUCT TAPE. And I will NOT buy that big tube size AGAIN! ALSO, to help roll up tubes, I have made a 12×12 mm wood with a sawn slit in it, SLIDE that on the tubes end, as soon as you have squeezed out some product. On ONE END of that wood, I glued a handle, and I "crank" the product out of the tube, NEVER leaving the tube partially filled, FROM the very beginning. Hope that helps, philip from the Great Pacific NorthWET Oregon Division USA

[@terrilee3869]

Does it need packaging? E6000 is in my veins...lol. Been using it since 80's

[@terrilee3869]

​@madsighntist14 have you tried a metal toothpaste key? Works GREAT!

[@sterjulie56]

An old teacher’s hack for removing permanent marker is to keep a can of cheap hairspray on hand. Cleans up with a soft cloth. Works on white boards, desks, even SKIN!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great tip!

[@kaylynn0215]

If you get ink on clothes, hair spray helps dissolve it.

[@loisdavis434]

I've heard that hair spray dissolves ballpoint pen ink.

[@glendaolsen9158]

I cleaned ink from a friend's nice blouse with hairspray

[@kathleendaniels5118]

Havks

[@SerendipityWyrd]

That dry erase marker hack = 🤯 I normally use hand sanitizer because it tends to dissolve the alcohol-based ink of a sharpie, but that can damage the dry erase board over time. Totally just tested it successfully. I am amazed!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yahoo!!

[@zyxw2000]

Works because hand sanitizer is mostly alcohol.

[@labradormom1]

Video using hand sanitizer to clean dried paint brushes is the best I've heard!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

It really is!

[@ninamarkovic4853]

And people were putting this on their hands multiple times a day...

[@UsernameBarbF]

You can also use it to clean up paint spilled on carpet--that is, assuming you've spilled one of the 2 oz bottles of decorative paint. I know this because my dog got into my paints and took a burnt orange bottle downstairs to our pale grey carpet and bit down on it squirting a burnt orange puddle onto the carpet. I used paper towels to get up as much paint as I could and then hit it with lots of hand sanitizer, wiping it with more paper towels and repeating until I got it all out, then cold water to remove the sanitizer. Yes, you have to be careful because it might lighten the color of the carpet but my thought was it couldn't be worse than a puddle of burnt orange. It also works on clothing if you clean it up while still wet. (we decorative painters find paint in the oddest places--shirt fronts, laps, elbows, hair).

[@lindabeebe7065]

@@ninamarkovic4853so? Olive oil dissolves adhesives also. But oh my, 😱 if a product can do the same thing as a toxic product it must be toxic too! 🤭

[@sharonbowen4327]

Wish I had known that paint brush tip a couple of months ago.

[@philbebbington1755]

Great hacks and tips, I am 70 but it's never too late to learn. I love your accent, it's like music to my old Irish ears.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching! So glad your enjoying

[@gayleK5680]

Her accent is not Irish. I am from Cork Ireland. I should know

[@cliftonmcnalley8469]

My favorite paint pallette for decades - a plain white corelle plate. Oil paint will clean off easily and acrylics can dry completely and a quick soak in warm water only will allow the paint to just peel off.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great tip!

[@tracynonumbers]

plus you can throw it if need be

[@JanNeedham-xy7dc]

I use egg carton for my paint palette, has room for several colors

[@nadjavanderstroom413]

I've been using cardboard tubes for extension cords for years. I write the cord length right on the tube. I also put them around rolls of gift wrap to keep them from unwinding without tape. I keep my stencils in plastic sheet protectors in a 3 ring binder--makes it easy to flip through and find what I'm looking for. I put painter's tape (blue masking tape) on the back of my ruler to keep it from sliding. I keep every lid from any jar going into the recycle bin to use as disposable (or reusable) palettes for mixing paint. Lint roller for picking up glitter is genius!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@rebeccasmithwick7001]

I have been using lids for decades for paint palettes! I also use matching plastic lids like from whipped topping as card holders for tots and grands. Thanks for sharing!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great idea!!

[@kellylane1962]

No to the "store and clean your brushes" in the parmesan container, never soak your brushes in water, the water will get inside the ferule and destroy the bonding agent that keeps your bristles in place, destroying your brushes.

[@Eibmozluver]

I was wondering if someone was going to catch that. If you have several brushes that you are cleaning at the same time, that's a nice little bathtub for them, so to speak, but you are correct, never store them like that. The same goes for storing them brush up before they are dry. 😉

[@Jesusbabigirl]

I think she means when your actively painting. Not for storage.

[@Jesusbabigirl]

I think she means when your actively painting, Not storing them!

[@UsernameBarbF]

As soon as I saw that "tip" my eyes shot open as I yelled NOOOOOOOO! Never, Ever, Never leave your brushes in water--wash them, squeeze the water out of the bristles, and position them brush side DOWN while they dry. It's good to take a dry brush and wet it really well and towel-pat it prior to painting with it, just never leave a brush soaking in water.

[@cheryl374]

I use those containers to store my glue sticks.

[@margaretdillinger5090]

I knew some of these but not other ones. Lol, retaining it now is a whole different story 😂. Thank you 😊

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

Dito.

[@WVgrl59]

Same 😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You're so welcome!

[@jellen7332]

said the same thing... i guess we just have to watch it once a month!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You can save it in your favourites folder ❤️

[@JStillings03]

Another option for the forgotten paintbrush, Murphy's Oil Soap. I've used it for years to clean brushes. I leave just a little in the brush after cleaning and it will condition the brush and keep it soft.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great tip

[@angelarose3121]

Tip for the E6000...toothpaste tub roller

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yep great tip

[@SashasRevenge]

Yes, that’s what I DO!!!!

[@shirleyjenkins11]

Toothbrush holder for tube fabric glue too

[@luluhaynes1388]

@@allie5909 me, too!

[@mandicoleman7433]

I usually fold the corner of the tape over but that wastes it.... luv the plastic tie idea

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@ruthjohnson5318]

I learned this ages ago, it's brilliant.

[@barbreuter1403]

Oh my gosh!!! Thank you so much for the many hacks. I don’t know how many paint brushes I have thrown away. I am sitting here asking myself why I didn’t think of that. Thanks for the many ideas…

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@irinapolonski7714]

Love these hacks! Especially the one to keep the clear tape’s end open! Brilliant!

[@jellen7332]

so many great hacks... now I just have to remember all of them. for the stencil hack. I use a binder with clear sleeves and put them in each pocket with colored paper then you can flip thru to find the one you want. I wish I could of hit like --- 36 times!!1

[@OurUpcycledLife]

That’s a great hack thank you so much for sharing

[@jodigardner8289]

Love this! I find lots of ways to use binders with sheet protectors! I take apart coloring books and store them this way so you can organize them anyway you want. For example I have one binder that's has very simple pictures so my granddaughter can pick one without getting frustrated! Plus if I really like a certain picture I could make a few photocopies and store them behind the original picture. Love the use of colored paper also!

[@dianecurry3552]

I'm A 71 yr. old crafter , soon to be 72 on the 15 of Jan 25 , some of these ideas I knew already and some new ones I will use , thank you , and Happy Holidays ❗🌲

[@KcPenguins]

Happy Birthday Jan 15 soon to be 😊 Merry Christmas & 🎉 Happy New Year!! ❤ 2025

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks, and Happy Holidays to you too!🎄

[@TheRetroMercantile]

I learned a few things from this😊. Also, you can soak the peeled off tag with the packing tape in hot water, rub the paper off, and the words stay put. That can be used as a sticker and used, say in journal making ❤.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Sure can!!

[@Entertainment-qe1vn]

1. Old rotary blades in a spare handle for paper cutting. Much faster than scissors for straight lines and open curves. 2. To get dried on white board marker off cheap white boards just use diluted alcohol. You can use straight alcohol if you want, but I dilute mine cause it saves alcohol and still works. 3. Those fabric scraps that are too tiny for even the smallest quilting project - save them. Shred them into string and use as stuffing for felt ornaments, pet beds, outdoor cushions, or DIY dress forms.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for sharing these great tips!

[@TheKrazysinner]

I use hand sanitizer to clean my scissors as well. I generally don't have alcohol on hand and since its made with it, it works the same.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yep sure does

[@danielcyril189]

@@TheKrazysinner it sure does krazysinner, how you ?

[@MissJ970]

I use my ruler for work ALOT and that rubber band idea is such a game changer. IDK why I didn't think of it so TY!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful

[@smoss4847]

Never knew about how to remove the worn section of a craft knife!! Had to pause your video while I immediately took off the old portion of all my craft knives. Great hack as were all the other 35! Thanks!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@cannyben123]

Infact all. It seems you are an walking encyclopedia for craft!! Thanks a lot for sharing

[@cherylcoen9987]

Unlike most hacks that are not very useful...these are legit! Thanks for sharing!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you like them!

[@Elizabeth-arb22]

Excellent video! My favorites are the way to paint wooden beads quickly in a jar and the tube cord keepers . Thanks!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@PatriciaReilly-rein1]

Evéry hack a gem! I'm 73 and it does help to be reminded - thanks so much!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You're welcome!

[@shoans3897]

That lint roller holding your project is genius!!😮

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@CarolPaterson-j8u]

I've been making a wizard of oz theme in my front garden, so the lint roller will come in handy as I'm about to start the Emerald City with Green bottles, this will hold it while I make the details 👍

[@pamelatheado6484]

All of your hacks are genius. I’m so glad I stumbled across this video. Thank you.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@laurahogarth-williams9941]

I didn’t want this to stop! Some fantastic ideas. The cardboard roll trick for keeping cables neat is brilliant and, of course they can be decorated or labelled up 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@amishgirl1000]

Love the elastic band on the ruler trick

[@doloresneilson5349]

Do same thing on your kitchen tongs. I take my SS tongs and wrap rubber bands around the tips. No more slipping when trying to grasp ovenware or baking sheets. I prefer that to silicone tipped ones!

[@amishgirl1000]

@@doloresneilson5349 cool

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching

[@alanatolstad4824]

I'm NOT a crafter, but I enjoyed listening to you!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching

[@imcraftsynotcrafty7101]

I'm only 4 minutes into your video and have already been blown away. Snapped off the dull tips of my exacto blades. Ready to do more. Loved the bread tabs on my tape idea!! How do you come up with all these ideas!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Fantastic!

[@Jean8321]

Love the hack with the parmesan container! I use a paperclip to keep my tape ready to use.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I’m so glad you liked it! I've never thought to use a paperclip for that!

[@gizmo7877]

Cleaning the brush was my favorite. I recently saw that I my brush with Modge Podge was left out overnight and hardened so badly. Not a single bend to it. I figured the hot heat from my hair dryer should melt the glue, it did, but took a while. The hardest area is the clumping near the area connected to the handle. I ran a razor through it vertically and horizontally to help loosen it. I lost some fibers but it did help. Soaking it in boiling water didn’t help at all. So now I’ll try the sanitizer after the heat and see how that works. Great tip.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

This should work!!

[@I.M.SofaKingdom]

If it doesn't, try some Murphy's oil soap. It works on acrylic. Also,if the comb is too wide try one of those small wire brushes. I also paint houses, and this works well on my large brushes. Good luck!

[@gizmo7877]

Follow up to this comment: I cleaned my brushes with Murphy Oil and it worked like magic, instantly. I soaked them overnight then washed with soap and water. Spray bottle from HD cost under 3.00!! I’m thrilled with the results!!.

[@kellykreig5510]

Great hacks! It's hard to pick just one, but the cardboard tube for cords was one I'll try soon. About paintbrushes: my dad taught me to clip the brush to the edge of the container with a clothespins so the brushes don't touch the bottom and bend out of shape. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@goldie5111]

My favorite is the use of the plastic tabs to mark the beginning of the tape roll. That one's ingenious!!

[@terrig7006]

I usually just fold over the end of the tape about one eighth of an inch so I can find the end the next time, tear off the folded end, use what I need, then make a new fold. All in all, I waste very little tape and I can always, immediately find the end. 😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@Martbez1]

Thank you so much for sharing this! Oh my gosh, nr. 1 is my favorite. I never even notice that back part of a craft knife can come off and I'm always so afraid of that flying piece. The masking tape to cover the broken off part, is just as clever!

[@Leena-jt8cm]

I m running to my craft room to see this I also did not know that.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@diane7716]

So many great ideas. Thanks for the great hacks. Loved them all!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@reneelee2428]

Thanks!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much!! I appreciate your support ❤️

[@sherrybibb4462]

I really like the gift tubes! Im going to do that. They're great for all kinds of small gifts.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I think so too!

[@gayleneelaban1161]

So many WONDERFUL ideas, I can’t tell you which I like best, so glad I found this!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@shellydehart8217]

Wonderful hacks. Many blew my mind. I really liked the one taking the bread thing for your packing tape or any tape. Thanks so much for these great hacks. ♥️😊👍👍

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@hughtempleton8640]

Thank you for sharing these amazing craft tips ❤️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@flatlander6442]

Thank you -- THANK YOU, for these hacks, Deirdre!!! I found the rescuing of paint brushes the most valuable Love the parmesan cheese canister hack.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@karenkennedy766]

Thank you for all the very helpful hacks. Great time saving ideas.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@skm203]

Usually hacks are silly and I’d never go to the trouble.,…but all your’s were very helpful ideas!! I will incorporate a lot of them in projects. Loved the paper towel center for cord organization!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@theeditor1149]

I'm not sure if I commented on this already but I keep coming back to watch this video😄 it's just so handy and fun, so many great tips. I love the ruler and rubber band hack so much! I don't know how many times my ruler has moved while cutting expensive paper! I will definitely try this. I've done the plastic lid palette hack before and it's a great way to get children painting without getting palettes for them. A hack I saw on a kids craft show many years ago was to take old greeting cards and turn them into small gift boxes. Use the back of the card as the bottom and the card front for the lid. Just measure and adjust accordingly, making the lid slightly larger than the bottom. It turns out so pretty and functional. Thanks for the tips and always sharing all the many ideas your genius mind generates!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Oh what a great idea! Glad you are enjoying

[@patriciagechei8145]

Thank you for these great hacks!❤❤❤. I especially liked the painting balls in a jar😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you like them!

[@PartyPlansPlus]

Easily one of the best craft/DIY hacks I've ever seen. GREAT! Thanks!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Excellent! Glad you enjoyed

[@Allthingscrafty-u8n]

Heating up the glue stick to keep it from falling out of the glue gun! Thanks!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@BarbaraSomething]

Thank you for these hacks...the Parmasean cheese container hack is brilliant!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@Sandra-ju6nz]

I already use the bread tie on the packing tape, I love it! I love the recycled tag idea, the cool scissors going to look for them.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@NDbred]

The scissors look like those sold by Creative Memories consultants a few years ago. I know, I still have mine!

[@dianaschumaker4252]

Very refreshing to see all brand new hacks. Great job!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@dehnadykeman3614]

Thank you! The e6000 container was making Mr crazy!!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You're welcome!

[@thatrogersmith]

The glue stick hack was so simple yet ingenious!!! Thanks for making one of my pet peeves disappear! ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Excellent

[@cheryldolan5555]

I had been watching you for years and one day you mentioned this would be great for your junk journaling, I googled what is JJ . That was three years ago and I obsessed with it, I craft every day and the ideas still keep coming. I want to say thanks Deirdre for changing my life.❤️

[@janinesunman913]

Thank you, I knew all but the last one but, it's good to remember hacks.

[@melodymedlock160]

@cheryldolan5555 What a great compliment.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Aww that is so sweet! I am so glad to inspire ❤️ plus junk journaling is so fun xo

[@conishkee]

I am loving these informative hacks; they're so useful. TFS!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much for watching. Glad you’re enjoying.

[@Heyheyrayeraye]

How absolutely refreshing to see the word "hack" used accurately! These are genuine, helpful, GENIUS tips and tricks! Thank you!! ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You're so welcome!

[@kristiswa]

@@OurUpcycledLife Well, except the first one isn't really a "hack". The blade was snapped off using the tool the correct way the tool was intended to be used.

[@lilly-millymakes169]

Pet words I hate: 'hack' - tip and 'reach out'- contact. 🙃

[@bridgethall1065]

Loved diy #15 Using old jar lids as a paint palette. Great idea

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes! Thank you!

[@jazziered142]

I used wallpaper to cover my little cut up tubes for cords, to make them pretty. It also helped them last longer. I had one for years before it gave up the ghost. The little tubes work so well.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great idea

[@kathyjones4869]

Love them all! Thanks for sharing such good ideas! I really needed the hand sanitizer for my paint brush!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@maritzakincaid4303]

They're all my favorite!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@Pockets_Full]

YESSS!!! Simple, but so clever & useful! Ty

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You're so welcome!

[@popcicleSwede]

ACTUAL REAL HACK TIPS! 👏🏼👏🏼 GREAT VIDEO

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you liked it!!

[@rhondakennedy819]

Such great ideas! Be kind to each other. Stay safe. Love to all

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you! You too!

[@bridgethall1065]

Loved diy #11. Whitewashing the beads in a glass jar with watered down acrylic paint instead of trying to paint them individually. Great idea and time saver.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great tip!

[@Cindy_Buk]

Sooo many great hacks! I especially love the idea for whitewashing beads and for containing cords. Nail polish for stiffening thread and hacks for sharpening scissors! Thanks for this awesome video!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@robincardy2994]

Lots I already use but wonderful to now have many more added to my repertoire. Thanks for sharing!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You're very welcome!

[@Christie-gp2cy]

Great hacks!! Thank you for sharing your super easy ideas. My favorites were rescuing the paint brush with hand sanitizeusing the jar to cover the beads with paint in the jar and filling the holes in wood with sawdust and school glue. However, I love all of your hacks, please keep them coming!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@Cherub38]

Did not know about the end of your razor knife having a slot to help you break off the end of the used blade. TFS!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Right!! Nice hack ❤️

[@shelly1224]

I love all of these. You have really inspired me with your channel to upcycle instead of sending things to the landfill.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I'm so glad!

[@pjfoltz8810]

Never leave your paint brushes standing in water. It ruins them.

[@Beinuppity]

Yes! I cringed when I saw that. It's fine if you don't care much about your brushes.

[@adelldaugherty6829]

🤯🤯🤯

[@juanitalopez1529]

Wow so many great ideas. The glitter on packing tape is a good one

[@OurUpcycledLife]

It really is!

[@clemmcguinness1087]

The whitewash jar. Very clever idea

[@daphne6619]

These are FABULOUS tips! I do have to say, every painting teacher I've had insisted on storing paintbrushes on their end with the bristles up so they do not get bent out of shape. Thanks for the great and clever hacks! Most of these are so simple, but never crossed my mind!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@Valerie11859]

I really loved the easier way to paint my beads. Thanks

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So simple

[@shiba_inu_mom]

And you get a 2-in-1 if you choose a jar which you would have liked to be painted in that color on the inside also :-)

[@lisageorgette8254]

Thank you. These are useful, inexpensive, and clever.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you like them!

[@chanalowenthal3897]

Everyone really needs to know these! Love the Parmesan container one😉thanks and the socks

[@OurUpcycledLife]

The best!

[@sherrybibb4462]

My grandmother was an artist. One year she made gift tubes like little elves to hang on the Christmas tree filled with candy. We kept them for years. Made out of tp rolls with a little styrofoam head. They were wonderful.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

What a great memory

[@SabrinasCraft-nanigans]

😱😱😱THANK YOU FOR THESE!!! 🤩🤩😍😍 I knew a few of them but not most!!! Definitely knew about the dry erase marker taking off the sharpie because I’m a teacher and make that mistake aaaalll the time!!🤦🏻‍♀️🤣

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@lia-liz2012]

I love all of these but the glitter one is definitely up there. 😊❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching

[@April4YHWH]

Glitter is the herpes of the craft world. You can never get rid of it.

[@donnashelton464]

Oh my Gosh. Hack #2 don't do it. Never store your paint brushes, brush side down. Clean them first and then store them in this ingenious container brush side up.

[@JudgePettyWAP]

Agreed! I made the mistake of doing this and when I wanted to paint again, the brush and metal pieces slipped right off the handle! I also wanted to add a tip I've found throughout the years, if you add a bit of Murphys oil soap (cleaner made for hardwood floors) to your brush cleaning water before storage, your brushes will stay nicely conditioned and soft! I've also had success using that method to restore old crusty brushes that have been forgotten, unwashed and left for dead lmfao good luck!

[@juliherron8991]

That was what I was taught has advanced in painting classes. That avoids any twisting of the brush line. Brushes can become expensive.

[@YolandaCalle-i9c]

I think that she showed it with the water - great hack while working

[@cannyben123]

Upcycling is my latest craze for teaching children too

[@LynBell]

Thanks for the dental floss idea! I have a dental floss that is sooo thick it doesn't do its job. I'm sure I can use it now in my crafting!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@karenr.sternberg1920]

The Paper Clamps are called Binder Clips.

[@Faison-m5k]

Acetone nail polish remover works great for removing paint from my paint brushes

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great tip!

[@jaystrail8]

Omg! I absolutely loved this video! I have been following your content since long. Love how you upcycle even a tiny strip of tape! All 36 hacks are my faves❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.

[@OrganizeCreateDecorate]

Did you know that those parmesan cheese lids fit a standard mason jar? Also, if you use spaghetti sauce in jars, switch to Classico. Their jars can be used as mason jars.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes great tip!

[@DannySettle-yi2ef]

Love ❤️ Thank's and Bless you ❤️ Congratulations ❤️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks 😊

[@sharon3017]

If sanitizer will resolve the paint, what is it doing to our skin ?? WOW

[@anned372]

I wouldn’t touch that poison let alone put it on my hands

[@begoodbebetterbeblessedix3766]

Found out from an artist (painter)Just that Old English liquid wood polish Will take out the paint And condition your brushes. Just let brushes soak and walaa

[@sarahbarton4100]

The sanitizer webyse at work is predominantly alcohol...

[@cynthiabolding8237]

⁠Voíla 😺

[@m.jaquarius8365]

​@@begoodbebetterbeblessedix3766So will Murphy's oil soap. They both work wonders. Rubbing alcohol will get acrylic paint out like a charm. Hope that helps. 😊

[@SharronHeath]

I absolutely love your tips. Thank you for sharing!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@tracynonumbers]

there ought to be a card that smoothes out bubbles and wrinkles on facial skin hahas

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Right! ❤️

[@stephaniebeth2160]

The lint roller hack is brilliant! Also using jars is great for storing craft stuff, I’ve used the plastic containers that held blueberries and strawberries to hold small stickers, washi tape, ribbons, phone chargers and cords, etc and they snap closed. you can organize a craft drawer or that one messy kitchen drawer.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

That’s a great tip thank you so much for sharing

[@ruthportway5198]

I use mushroom containers as they are quite strong, lightweight and they stack easily. Useful for collecting paper scarabs from die cutting, punching, fussy cutting etc

[@AccessMentors]

I wish I could give you a Thumbs Up for each hack. These were WONDERFUL!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@melodymedlock160]

Some of these I have already found very useful. I’m eager to try some of the other ones out. Thank you for sharing.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you like them!

[@wilheminaboone1107]

Simply Beautiful 😍 I enjoyed your video as I am new to crafting. I am going to send it to my sister in Florida, she has been crafting for years. Her motto is who needs Tiffany's when you have Hobby Lobby!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed