36 CRAZY EASY DIY Hacks EVERY Crafter NEEDS to Know!

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36 Quick and Easy Craft Hacks That Actually Work
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We're always looking for ways to make our lives easier, and crafting is no exception. In this video, we'll show you 34 quick and easy craft hacks that will make your life a whole lot easier. From sharpening your craft scissors to cleaning your paint brushes, these hacks are sure to save time and money.
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@cliftonmcnalley8469
@cliftonmcnalley8469 26 күн бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife 18 күн бұрын
Great tip!
@labradormom1
@labradormom1 20 күн бұрын
Video using hand sanitizer to clean dried paint brushes is the best I've heard!
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 20 күн бұрын
It really is!
@ninamarkovic4853
@ninamarkovic4853 10 күн бұрын
And people were putting this on their hands multiple times a day...
@UsernameBarbF
@UsernameBarbF 9 күн бұрын
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).
@SerendipityWyrd
@SerendipityWyrd Ай бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife 29 күн бұрын
Yahoo!!
@sterjulie56
@sterjulie56 Ай бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
Great tip!
@kaylynn0215
@kaylynn0215 27 күн бұрын
If you get ink on clothes, hair spray helps dissolve it.
@loisdavis434
@loisdavis434 25 күн бұрын
I've heard that hair spray dissolves ballpoint pen ink.
@glendaolsen9158
@glendaolsen9158 23 күн бұрын
I cleaned ink from a friend's nice blouse with hairspray
@kathleendaniels5118
@kathleendaniels5118 20 күн бұрын
Havks
@margaretdillinger5090
@margaretdillinger5090 Ай бұрын
I knew some of these but not other ones. Lol, retaining it now is a whole different story 😂. Thank you 😊
@icecreamladydriver1606
@icecreamladydriver1606 Ай бұрын
Dito.
@WVgrl59
@WVgrl59 Ай бұрын
Same 😊
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
You're so welcome!
@jellen7332
@jellen7332 22 күн бұрын
said the same thing... i guess we just have to watch it once a month!!
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 22 күн бұрын
You can save it in your favourites folder ❤️
@JStillings03
@JStillings03 Ай бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife 29 күн бұрын
Great tip
@mares4636
@mares4636 27 күн бұрын
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
@Leena-jt8cm 24 күн бұрын
You can also use those egg cartons made of foam material.
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 23 күн бұрын
Some great tips thank you so much for sharing
@Pritsy73
@Pritsy73 18 күн бұрын
For paint palettes, you can use a pill reminder too..
@jazziered142
@jazziered142 Ай бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife 29 күн бұрын
Great idea
@t26mtngrl
@t26mtngrl Ай бұрын
Did you know the parmesan lid also fits perfectly on a mason jar?
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 29 күн бұрын
Yes!!!
@mlewis8579
@mlewis8579 29 күн бұрын
😮😊❤
@susanhughes9803
@susanhughes9803 29 күн бұрын
Great
@trinafry1052
@trinafry1052 28 күн бұрын
Great hacks! Thanks for sharing!
@Jennifer-bs6oy
@Jennifer-bs6oy 17 күн бұрын
TY for reminder
@philbebbington1755
@philbebbington1755 Ай бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! So glad your enjoying
@Heyheyrayeraye
@Heyheyrayeraye Ай бұрын
How absolutely refreshing to see the word "hack" used accurately! These are genuine, helpful, GENIUS tips and tricks! Thank you!! ❤
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
You're so welcome!
@kristiswa
@kristiswa 27 күн бұрын
@@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
@lilly-millymakes169 21 күн бұрын
Pet words I hate: 'hack' - tip and 'reach out'- contact. 🙃
@angelarose3121
@angelarose3121 Ай бұрын
Tip for the E6000...toothpaste tub roller
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 29 күн бұрын
Yep great tip
@rendaowe
@rendaowe 26 күн бұрын
Yes, that’s what I DO!!!!
@barbreuter1403
@barbreuter1403 Ай бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed
@KMF3
@KMF3 Ай бұрын
I wish the makers of e6000 would come up with a better packaging of their product.
@gizmo7877
@gizmo7877 Ай бұрын
@@KMF3 if you buy the smaller three in a package you won’t have that problem. So much easier to work with.
@TheKrazysinner
@TheKrazysinner Ай бұрын
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
@madsighntist14 Ай бұрын
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
@terrilee3869 Ай бұрын
Does it need packaging? E6000 is in my veins...lol. Been using it since 80's
@terrilee3869
@terrilee3869 Ай бұрын
​@madsighntist14 have you tried a metal toothpaste key? Works GREAT!
@thatrogersmith
@thatrogersmith Ай бұрын
The glue stick hack was so simple yet ingenious!!! Thanks for making one of my pet peeves disappear! ❤
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
Excellent
@pjfoltz8810
@pjfoltz8810 28 күн бұрын
Never leave your paint brushes standing in water. It ruins them.
@Beinuppity
@Beinuppity 20 күн бұрын
Yes! I cringed when I saw that. It's fine if you don't care much about your brushes.
@cheryldolan5555
@cheryldolan5555 Ай бұрын
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
@janinesunman913 Ай бұрын
Thank you, I knew all but the last one but, it's good to remember hacks.
@melodymedlock160
@melodymedlock160 Ай бұрын
@cheryldolan5555 What a great compliment.
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 29 күн бұрын
Aww that is so sweet! I am so glad to inspire ❤️ plus junk journaling is so fun xo
@smoss4847
@smoss4847 27 күн бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife 23 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.
@mandicoleman7433
@mandicoleman7433 Ай бұрын
I usually fold the corner of the tape over but that wastes it.... luv the plastic tie idea
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 29 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed
@ruthjohnson5318
@ruthjohnson5318 26 күн бұрын
I learned this ages ago, it's brilliant.
@shoans3897
@shoans3897 Ай бұрын
That lint roller holding your project is genius!!😮
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 29 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed
@TheKrazysinner
@TheKrazysinner Ай бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife 29 күн бұрын
Yep sure does
@jellen7332
@jellen7332 22 күн бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife 19 күн бұрын
That’s a great hack thank you so much for sharing
@Cherub38
@Cherub38 23 күн бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife 18 күн бұрын
Right!! Nice hack ❤️
@imcraftsynotcrafty7101
@imcraftsynotcrafty7101 22 күн бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife 19 күн бұрын
Fantastic!
@TheRetroMercantile
@TheRetroMercantile 29 күн бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife 27 күн бұрын
Sure can!!
@PatriciaReilly-rein1
@PatriciaReilly-rein1 Ай бұрын
Evéry hack a gem! I'm 73 and it does help to be reminded - thanks so much!
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@laurahogarth-williams9941
@laurahogarth-williams9941 26 күн бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife 24 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@bridgethall1065
@bridgethall1065 23 күн бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife 23 күн бұрын
Great tip!
@kellylane1962
@kellylane1962 Ай бұрын
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
@Eibmozluver 28 күн бұрын
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
@Jesusbabigirl 27 күн бұрын
I think she means when your actively painting. Not for storage.
@Jesusbabigirl
@Jesusbabigirl 27 күн бұрын
I think she means when your actively painting, Not storing them!
@UsernameBarbF
@UsernameBarbF 21 күн бұрын
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
@cheryl374 11 күн бұрын
I use those containers to store my glue sticks.
@chanalowenthal3897
@chanalowenthal3897 Ай бұрын
Everyone really needs to know these! Love the Parmesan container one😉thanks and the socks
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
The best!
@shellydehart8217
@shellydehart8217 Ай бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@Elizabeth-arb22
@Elizabeth-arb22 Ай бұрын
Excellent video! My favorites are the way to paint wooden beads quickly in a jar and the tube cord keepers . Thanks!!
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@user-qg1mw7sv1z
@user-qg1mw7sv1z Ай бұрын
Heating up the glue stick to keep it from falling out of the glue gun! Thanks!
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 29 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed
@patriciagechei8145
@patriciagechei8145 Ай бұрын
Thank you for these great hacks!❤❤❤. I especially liked the painting balls in a jar😊
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@skm203
@skm203 26 күн бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife 23 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for watching. Glad you enjoyed.
@goldie5111
@goldie5111 25 күн бұрын
My favorite is the use of the plastic tabs to mark the beginning of the tape roll. That one's ingenious!!
@terrig7006
@terrig7006 25 күн бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife 23 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.
@sherrybibb4462
@sherrybibb4462 17 күн бұрын
I really like the gift tubes! Im going to do that. They're great for all kinds of small gifts.
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 17 күн бұрын
I think so too!
@Martbez1
@Martbez1 28 күн бұрын
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
@Leena-jt8cm 24 күн бұрын
I m running to my craft room to see this I also did not know that.
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 23 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for watching. Glad you enjoyed.
@amishgirl1000
@amishgirl1000 21 күн бұрын
Love the elastic band on the ruler trick
@doloresneilson5349
@doloresneilson5349 20 күн бұрын
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
@amishgirl1000 20 күн бұрын
@@doloresneilson5349 cool
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 20 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching
@alanatolstad4824
@alanatolstad4824 22 күн бұрын
I'm NOT a crafter, but I enjoyed listening to you!
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 19 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching
@flatlander6442
@flatlander6442 Ай бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife 29 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed
@cherylcoen9987
@cherylcoen9987 26 күн бұрын
Unlike most hacks that are not very useful...these are legit! Thanks for sharing!
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 26 күн бұрын
Glad you like them!
@Sandra-ju6nz
@Sandra-ju6nz Ай бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@NDbred
@NDbred 19 күн бұрын
The scissors look like those sold by Creative Memories consultants a few years ago. I know, I still have mine!
@donnashelton464
@donnashelton464 Ай бұрын
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
@JudgePettyWAP 26 күн бұрын
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!
@MaryPrasadArt
@MaryPrasadArt Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing some great ideas! I would caution you about the paintbrushes left in water, in any jar, especially high quality brushes. Leaving them in a jar will bend the tips; leaving them in water may loosen the ferrule and/or ruin the wood and paint - either of these things will ruin your brushes. I use The Masters brush cleaner to clean my brushes, rinse them and put a little more of The Masters in the brush, shape the tip and lie it flat to dry. The Masters is a brush preserver as well as a cleaner. Always let brushes dry flat or hanging down - you don’t want water staying in the ferrule.
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
Good tips thanks
@robincardy2994
@robincardy2994 Ай бұрын
Lots I already use but wonderful to now have many more added to my repertoire. Thanks for sharing!
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
@user-ee6oz1tm4r
@user-ee6oz1tm4r 26 күн бұрын
Acetone nail polish remover works great for removing paint from my paint brushes
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 24 күн бұрын
Great tip!
@sharon3017
@sharon3017 Ай бұрын
If sanitizer will resolve the paint, what is it doing to our skin ?? WOW
@anned372
@anned372 Ай бұрын
I wouldn’t touch that poison let alone put it on my hands
@begoodbebetterbeblessedix3766
@begoodbebetterbeblessedix3766 Ай бұрын
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
@sarahbarton4100 Ай бұрын
The sanitizer webyse at work is predominantly alcohol...
@cynthiabolding8237
@cynthiabolding8237 Ай бұрын
⁠Voíla 😺
@m.jaquarius8365
@m.jaquarius8365 Ай бұрын
​@@begoodbebetterbeblessedix3766So will Murphy's oil soap. They both work wonders. Rubbing alcohol will get acrylic paint out like a charm. Hope that helps. 😊
@berthahobler2003
@berthahobler2003 Ай бұрын
Hi after seeing the hack with the Parmesan jar I went into my recycle bin and got out my empty jar .and now using it to soak my brushes. Thanks for sharing ❤😊
@lswanson3405
@lswanson3405 Ай бұрын
If you really care about your paint brushes, you will ruin them using that jar and letting them sit there. If it was just for a minute or two you might be alright, but longer than that and you’re taking a chance on putting a permanent bend in an otherwise good brush. It will destroy the bristles. That was the first thing I learned about brush care in art class.
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
Wonderful!
@pamelatheado6484
@pamelatheado6484 Ай бұрын
All of your hacks are genius. I’m so glad I stumbled across this video. Thank you.
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@LynBell
@LynBell Ай бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@user-sr6cp2kj5v
@user-sr6cp2kj5v Ай бұрын
Thank you for these hacks...the Parmasean cheese container hack is brilliant!
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@gizmo7877
@gizmo7877 Ай бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
This should work!!
@I.M.SofaKingdom
@I.M.SofaKingdom Ай бұрын
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!
@OrganizeCreateDecorate
@OrganizeCreateDecorate Ай бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
Yes great tip!
@karenkennedy766
@karenkennedy766 Ай бұрын
Thank you for all the very helpful hacks. Great time saving ideas.
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 29 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed
@sherrybibb4462
@sherrybibb4462 17 күн бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife 17 күн бұрын
What a great memory
@Cindy_Buk
@Cindy_Buk 29 күн бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife 27 күн бұрын
You are so welcome!
@clemmcguinness1087
@clemmcguinness1087 Ай бұрын
The whitewash jar. Very clever idea
@Christie-gp2cy
@Christie-gp2cy Ай бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed
@dehnadykeman3614
@dehnadykeman3614 Ай бұрын
Thank you! The e6000 container was making Mr crazy!!!!
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@kathyjones4869
@kathyjones4869 Ай бұрын
Love them all! Thanks for sharing such good ideas! I really needed the hand sanitizer for my paint brush!
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 29 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed
@MissJ970
@MissJ970 5 күн бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife 5 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful
@daphne6619
@daphne6619 24 күн бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife 24 күн бұрын
You are so welcome!
@OutOfFocusWot
@OutOfFocusWot 25 күн бұрын
Re Hack 15: you can also cut up milk cartons and they stack flat in your drawers until you need them. They can be washed and reused! 😘 I’m talking about the waxed milk cartons
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 24 күн бұрын
Great tip!
@Hyaphill
@Hyaphill Ай бұрын
Nice. But you should put what ever you cutting yo the edge of the paper or fabric, saving it and only making two cuts. Most I knew already. The glue line with the ruler is new. You can also glitter on a sheet of paper, then crese and put back into the container.
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed
@lorendaaltenbern4988
@lorendaaltenbern4988 20 күн бұрын
You had several great hacks I hadn’t seen before - and I love hacks! Thank you!
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 19 күн бұрын
Excellent!!
@SabrinasCraft-nanigans
@SabrinasCraft-nanigans Ай бұрын
😱😱😱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
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@maritzakincaid4303
@maritzakincaid4303 Ай бұрын
They're all my favorite!
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 29 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed
@shelly1224
@shelly1224 Ай бұрын
I love all of these. You have really inspired me with your channel to upcycle instead of sending things to the landfill.
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
I'm so glad!
@stephaniebeth2160
@stephaniebeth2160 23 күн бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife 19 күн бұрын
That’s a great tip thank you so much for sharing
@acraftersstory
@acraftersstory 11 күн бұрын
The scissor hack is so helpful. I struggle with gummy dull scissors all the time. Combing the brush bristles is so genius too. 😊❤❤😊 Thank you for sharing these hacks.
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 9 күн бұрын
You are so welcome!
@gayleneelaban1161
@gayleneelaban1161 4 күн бұрын
So many WONDERFUL ideas, I can’t tell you which I like best, so glad I found this!
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife Күн бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
@Gailesch
@Gailesch 26 күн бұрын
As an artist... NEVER leave your paint brushes in water! Ever! I do, however, use jars to store my bushes, but NEVER brush ends down! Store brushes up! Keep them clean. Dawn and hot water and scrub them on a drain screen. It works great! Hand sanitizer is good to put in the palm of your hand and after you pinch wipe your brush in a paper towel, scrub it into the palm of your hand (ONLY IF YOU USE ACRYLICS!) Then pinch wipe whem into the paper towel again. Never handle oil paints. They are toxic!
@pattymiller4783
@pattymiller4783 17 күн бұрын
I've thrown out so many of those tags from clothes - I could have made tags for gifts!
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 17 күн бұрын
Start saving again they work amazing
@sarahprice1375
@sarahprice1375 Ай бұрын
Wow i never knew the blades had that on the end for this
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 29 күн бұрын
Right!!
@Valerie11859
@Valerie11859 Ай бұрын
I really loved the easier way to paint my beads. Thanks
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
So simple
@shiba_inu_mom
@shiba_inu_mom Ай бұрын
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 :-)
@adelina7
@adelina7 21 күн бұрын
Comb through brush! Genius
@karenr.sternberg1920
@karenr.sternberg1920 18 күн бұрын
The Paper Clamps are called Binder Clips.
@bettywilson422
@bettywilson422 14 күн бұрын
Hand sanitizers ,bread clips,labels, paper towel rolls ,and many more love them
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 13 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed
@dianaschumaker4252
@dianaschumaker4252 Ай бұрын
Very refreshing to see all brand new hacks. Great job!
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed
@PartyPlansPlus
@PartyPlansPlus 9 күн бұрын
Easily one of the best craft/DIY hacks I've ever seen. GREAT! Thanks!
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 9 күн бұрын
Excellent! Glad you enjoyed
@AccessMentorTips
@AccessMentorTips 25 күн бұрын
I wish I could give you a Thumbs Up for each hack. These were WONDERFUL!
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 23 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for watching. Glad you enjoyed.
@conishkee
@conishkee 22 күн бұрын
I am loving these informative hacks; they're so useful. TFS!
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 20 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for watching. Glad you’re enjoying.
@debbiel1228
@debbiel1228 21 күн бұрын
Wow! Thanks for sharing these tips. So many new ones to me. I've always used paper rolls for my cords. My fave was the whiteboard.
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 20 күн бұрын
You are so welcome!
@angelabobotildon8092
@angelabobotildon8092 8 күн бұрын
I'm 70 yrs old & I just learned this🎉🎉🎉🎉
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 7 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed
@user-nu4nl5xd3k
@user-nu4nl5xd3k Ай бұрын
Fingernail polish remover is the best this to use for removing stickers.
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
Great tip
@marthadueck6461
@marthadueck6461 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip on the tags. I like using the tags to put my earrings on and hang them up. I can see at a glance what I want. If you paint something put a clip on it and clip it to a string or rope to let dry. Even your paint brushes. Make a hole in the handle and tie some string and hang them up. My husband made me a small wooden clothes rack to hang my projects on. Any suggestions on how to keep the E-6000 from totally drying up when you don’t use it often. Would putting it in a baggie help with that. Great tip on holding a jar in place. The one that was the best for me was softening a dried out paint brush. ❤❤❤ Thank you for these tips. I’d forgotten about some of them. It was a great remainder.
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 29 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching
@Bits-In-Pieces
@Bits-In-Pieces Ай бұрын
YESSS!!! Simple, but so clever & useful! Ty
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
You're so welcome!
@melodymedlock160
@melodymedlock160 Ай бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@MaryLeech
@MaryLeech 24 күн бұрын
You should avoid storing paint brushes in water - the water gets up into the body of the brush and can cause swelling, loss of bristles. Store brushes brush side up so you don't smash the bristles
@bbsamazon
@bbsamazon 14 күн бұрын
For those of you who might be confused by the term "paper clamps," at the office supply store they are called "binder clips." 😊
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 13 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@Nam61KY
@Nam61KY 15 күн бұрын
Very good hacks and directly to the point without a lot of mumbo jumbo! Use a rolling pin on any tubes like toothpaste, glue etc. Rub toothpaste to make your silver items shine brightly!
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 13 күн бұрын
Great tip
@sallymander1068
@sallymander1068 19 күн бұрын
Usually when I watch this type of video, I've done the majority of them. But in this one, almost all of them were new to me!
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 18 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed
@diane7716
@diane7716 22 күн бұрын
So many great ideas. Thanks for the great hacks. Loved them all!
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 19 күн бұрын
You are so welcome!
@AviyalJay
@AviyalJay 27 күн бұрын
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
@OurUpcycledLife 23 күн бұрын
So glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.
@albertamarie3051
@albertamarie3051 24 күн бұрын
Love all I especially have trouble with my round projects thank you for these hacks.
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 24 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed
@Wannabecrafting247
@Wannabecrafting247 23 күн бұрын
I love the bread tie idea!
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 18 күн бұрын
So glad!
@tigrebonita
@tigrebonita 22 күн бұрын
Superb ! Thanks a ton . I use some of them but in a slightly different way. Colouring the beads and using the glitter tape were super cool.
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 20 күн бұрын
Most welcome 😊
@firehead4
@firehead4 25 күн бұрын
Fantastic hacks~thank you for compiling and sharing!!!👏👏👏
@OurUpcycledLife
@OurUpcycledLife 24 күн бұрын
Glad you like them!
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