How to Make Envelope Style Throw Pillow Covers

Have you ever wondered how you can quickly and easily change your home decor in minutes without spending a bunch of money in the process?

Well, PILLOWS are the  perfect answer to that question. Did you know that a room can take on a whole new look   simply by changing the pillows or by covering them with a different cover?

I personally prefer to have  a variety of pillow covers sewn and ready to go whenever I get the urge to redecorate. Using leftover remnants of fabric that I may have from other projects or sometimes from a new piece of designer fabric, I skillfully  whip up a new cover or pillow in minutes.

Sew or no sew, a fashionable pillow cover can be created in an hour or less and ready to slip onto your pillows or on pillow inserts. You can either sew the seams together on the cover or secure them with iron-on tape. Whichever option you choose, you will have a new pillow cover quickly and easily all in about 1 hours time.

Sewing and designing pillows and pillow covers are a favorite hobby of mine, so several years ago I began  sharing  my e-patterns with others via  my Etsy.com Shop...Unique Cozy Treasures.  If you are looking for some great pillow cover patterns or ready made pillows feel free to browse my shop at:

https://etsy.com/shop/uniquecozytreasures    

There, you will find a variety of easy pillow cover e-patterns that you can use to sew or no sew an endless amount of pillow covers. The e-files are in Adobe PDF format that  instantly download to your computer or any device that supports Adober Reader.

There are also a variety of  ready made pillows available in my shop, as well as, many rare vintage finds,  handmade and other items.

Comments left by my fans:

......."Thanks so much for the pattern. I am looking forward to using it."

...."Just love the pattern!"

....."PDF came through beautifully. Thank You!"

....."Easy pattern, well written. Done in an hour or less! Pattern was delivered quickly!"

 

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Natural Mosquito Repellent Tips

Are you a MOSQUITO MAGNET? I am. So like me,  If you do not care to indulge in spraying yourself down with chemicals to repel those biting pests, you may find these tips to naturally repel mosquitoes very  helpful and interesting.

Mosquitoes hate the smell of citrus like, lemon or orange, lemon grass, marigold, and lavender.
 
1) Before trekking outside eat something containing lemon oil. Or, take a small bite of  a lemon wedge. Yes, it's sour, but it's worth it, isn't it?  Rubbing a bit of citrus peel on your skin may also work, but messy.

2) Or, Rub your hands through one of your Marigold, lemon grass or lavender plants, then rub your hands over your arms, legs and any exposed skin.

3) And, Avoid sugary foods and drinks before and while you are outside. Mosquitoes love sugar and they can smell it in your skin making you a magnet for bites.

4) Avoid wearing sweet perfumes, hairsprays, etc. which tend to attract  pesky insects like mosquitoes, flies and bees.

5) Make mosquito repellent candles using  vintage canning jars, then placing them  in strategic areas of your yard. This works great when you are having outdoor gatherings and parties. I simply place either some sand or potting soil into the bottom of a vintage canning jar, add one of my handmade organic beeswax candles, then place lemon peels around the perimeter of the candle. 

Next, I light the candles, then  hang several of these candles around my yard on shepherds hooks and also set them tables around where we are sitting.  The heat from the candle helps expel the citrus oil from the lemon peels sending the citrus odor out into the air. It works great!

Hopefully, by using some of  these tips, you will ward off many of those nasty pests and  enjoy the outdoors without getting bitten during the summer.

If you would like to learn more about my organic beeswax candles and vintage canning jars or how to order them, please visit my Etsy Shop by clicking on my shop widget located in the upper right hand of this page. Or, you may simply follow this link:   

https://www.etsy.com/shop/uniquecozytreasures?ref=si_shop

Please tell us about your own natural tips to repel mosquitoes by leaving a comment below.

 

BALL VINTAGE BLUE CANNING JARS

 

 

Ball Vintage Blue  canning jars seem to be all the rage these days. And, it's now wonder since they have so many other uses other for use in canning fruits and vegetables.

They make fantastic storage containers for a variety of items. Let's face it...they add so much charm to any space. I like to store my coffee, tea, honey, nuts, etc. in them for display under my vintage kitchen cabinets.

You can use the same idea to display your vintage canning jars. Just secure a vintage zinc or a metal canning jar lid with ring under your cabinet with a screw, fill your jar, then screw into the lid.

If you don't have any Ball Vintage Blue canning jars you can simply use a new canning jar.  You can learn more about where to purchase Ball Vintage Blue  canning jars at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/uniquecozytreasures

How To Self-Publish A Kindle Book, A Step-By-Step Guide

I am so excited to announce that my second Kindle book, "How to Self-Publish A Kindle Book, A Step-By-Step Guide" 2012 Edition, is now available for purchase in the Amazon.com Kindle Book Store. This comprehensive step-by-step  guide is a must have for everyone  who has ever dreamed of publishing their very own book.

"How To Self-Publish A Kindle Book, A Step-By-Step Guide" shows how anyone with basic computer skills can easily publish their book into a Kindle eBook for FREE.  Thousands of Kindle eBooks are being purchased everyday through the Amazon.com Book Store. It's time for you to cash  in on the some of the high profits being made by free lance authors around the globe.

Not only does "How To Self-Publish A Kindle Book, A Step-By-Step Guide,"  easily take you through the process of self-publishing your book for FREE, it offers tips on copyrighting, marketing, how to design a digital book cover and more. Your dreams of becoming a published author will certainly become a reality by following this easy guide to success.

For a limited time only,  "How To Self-Publish A Kindle Book, A Step-By-Step Guide", will be offered for a low introductory price of $0.99 in the Amazon Kindle Book Store at: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007AQ4DT6
  or  you can purchase a PDF copy at my Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/uniquecozytreasures . GET YOUR COPY NOW while supplies last at this very low price!!!

If you do not own a Kindle Reader but would love to read "How To Self-Publish A Kindle Book, A Step-By-Step Guide," you can download a FREE full color display Kindle Reader for your PC or Apple computer.  There is a link on the lower right of my Amazon book page which will take you to a page where you can get it for FREE. Also, most Android phones, iPads, iPhones, and other Smart phones either have a Kindle Reader Application already installed or you can get a Free App from the "App Market" in your smart phone.

My Amazon Author Page can be accessed at: http://www.amazon.com/author/debrashenkle

 *If you are interested in receiving a free copy of  "How To Self-Publish A Kindle Book, A Step-By-Step Guide "  by doing a book review, please contact me at: uniquecozytreasures@gmail.com for more information.

ANSONIA REGULATOR A WALL CLOCKS

The Ansonia Clock Company was a major 19th century American clock manufacturer established in 1850 by Theodore Terry and  Franklin C. Andrews. Between 1850 and 1929 they produced millions of beautiful clocks.

Ansonia Clocks are very saught after because of their collectible qualities.  These are well made clocks with beautiful movements and cases.

Many enjoy collecting the Ansonia Regulator Clocks which  are sometimes  called School Clocks.