How to Clean a Ceiling Fan

Today's post is a by one of our Friends team members, JewelsbyTrish.  It's a repost from her own blog, but she's generously shared it with us.


I have devised a great way to clean a ceiling fan WITHOUT all the dusty mess! You see I am highly allergic to dust. So you think I would clean the fans often, but alas I fall into the trap we all fall into...can't see it up there so pretend it isn't there! Right!? ;-) Then when I finally do clean them, there is dust falling everywhere & I am sneezing up a storm. No more folks! Here we go:

{ITEMS NEEDED}
• ceiling fan (hehe...I couldn't resist)
• old pillow case
• umbrella
• bandana (optional)

1. Put hair in ponytail & wrap head with bandana. This keeps any stray dust from landing in your hair & causing an allergy attack later. (optional)

2. Open umbrella underneath your fan. This will catch any falling dust! Now your bed won't have dust bunnies for you to clean nor will there be any to vacuum off the carpet! Simply take the umbrella outside & shake.

3. Take your old pillow case & slip it over the fan blade. Grip it tightly so no dust falls & pull to end of fan blade. Dust will be trapped inside the pillow case & none should be falling or billowing out into the room.

4. Clean 1 fan at a time being sure to take pillow case outside after to shake dust from pillow case before proceeding to the next fan.

5. If your fans are not extremely dusty, skip step 4. Clean all fans in your house, then shake out the dust when job is complete.

6. Shake out umbrella of dust. (You should not have much, if any, due to the pillow case catching it all.)

7. Wash pillow case with your load of cleaning rags for the week & save for next time!


I hope you found this how-to helpful!!!

Mission Treasury! A night out!

Mission Treasury is all about getting you, our readers, in on the treasury making fun! We also hope that you will find a shop or two to introduce us to that is fun and exciting!

So, we will be posting a theme and 4 shops each Monday - and challenging you to create a treasury that fits the theme and contains at least one item from one of the 4 featured shops.

You will have one week to create your treasury, and come back to the blog post and leave your treasury as a comment.

The best treasury will be featured, and all treasuries submitted will be mentioned!



The results of this weeks Mission Treasury will be posted on July 20th 2011!

Mission: Create a treasury full of things that you would need for a night out in July!

Shops to choose from (you must include at least one item from one of these shops)

http://RobinsFlight.etsy.com

www.etsy.com/shop/sewsouk

http://jewelsbytrish.etsy.com/

http://www.etsy.com/shop/KCowie

April Challenge (No. 13, Part 3)

Our grand finale for our April Team challenge is here! Remember it is all about circles...




First item, check out this stunning wire wrapped necklace from Jewels by Trish! The lampwork pendant is just gorgeous.
















Next, just imagine what you can make with these slices of Wild Cherry branches from Headchange!













The last item of the month is this pretty magnet board from Moore Magnets. Perfect for those of us who would like to be a little more organized and yet fashionable!












With our April challenge complete, it is now time to get in your May challenge items! Hurry, there are only a few days left!

Team Member Spotlight! Jewels by Trish

We would like to introduce you to JewelsbyTrish! Look at this gorgeous bracelet! Love that caramel colored focal bead!




1. Your name, nickname and a little about who you are.

Tricia, Trish, wife & mother of 2, 1st grade teacher, Mary Kay consultant, & jewelry maker.

2. Surprise us with something about you that you think will shock us!

I am a Gemini-the twins! It is true that a Gemini has 2 personalities! When I was in college, I became enchanted by the French language so began taking French classes to satisfy my electives. I got all the way up to Conversational French--the ENTIRE class was taught in French! I wanted desperately to move to France & talked of doing it so much that I terrified my friends! My introverted "twin" finally took over & made me stay home with my family and boyfriend who became my husband.

3. What is your main craft/art/collectible?

handmade jewelry--love sterling silver, wire wrapping, Swarovski crystals, & cool gemstones.

4. How did you start with Etsy?

Frustrated with lack of traffic on another website; got recommendation about Etsy from several friends.

5. Any secrets to share for success? or What tool do you use to track your success?

Belief in yourself and a passion for your dream! You have to get yourself out there and trust that your work is awesome. The belief in your product is charismatic.

6. Hobbies or pastime when you are not doing Etsy.

Love to read, love animals, scrapbooking, farming on FarmTown on Facebook!

7. Where would your dream vacation be? and why.

Hmmmm....tough one. For the family, 2 weeks in Disney World. It is truly a magical place and the excitement and wonder in the eyes of your children is priceless!!

For my husband and I, a safari trip in Africa. I think the beauty of the African safari is amazing and would love to see the culture there.

8. What do you hope to contribute and gain from Hearts and Hands United?

I hope to contribute to the feeling of a family here, making new friends and pushing each other to become successful. Success in finding happiness and joy or support when times are rough both in our personal lives as well as our businesses. What you give comes back two fold.

9. Where can people find you?

Your shop address - http://jewelsbytrish.etsy.com
Blog Address - http://jewelsbytrish.blogspot.com
Facebook address - http://facebook.com/jewelsbytrish
Twitter - http://twitter.com/jewelsbytrish

10. Where do you draw your inspiration from? Your strength?

My inspiration comes from various places. Sometimes its from the beauty of animals and nature, sometimes its the gemstones themselves "speaking" to me. Strength: Making jewelry for me is not about getting rich, it's a creative outlet for me. I enjoy the hunt of a great gem or component as much as making a piece. I love everything I make so it gives me joy in my heart!

11. Free writing anything you want to say.

I am loving this team! The friendship across the miles so far has been amazing! Knowing you are not alone in this big bad world of business and having a go at doing what you love is priceless. It amazes me that there are so many out there with the same goal as myself, yet are willing to help me to success. This is truly a great TEAM!!!

Mission Treasury! Something Special for Mom!

Mission Treasury is all about getting you, our readers, in on the treasury making fun! We also hope that you will find a shop or two to introduce us to that is fun and exciting!

So, we will be posting a theme and 4 shops each Monday - and challenging you to create a treasury that fits the theme and contains at least one item from one of the 4 featured shops.

You will have one week to create your treasury, and come back to the blog post and leave your treasury as a comment.

The best treasury will be featured, and all treasuries submitted will be mentioned!



The results of this weeks Mission Treasury will be posted on May 11th 2011!

Mission: Create a Treasury full of special things for your Mom!

Shops to choose from (you must include at least one item from one of these shops)

http://www.etsy.com/shop/jewelsbytrish

http://www.etsy.com/shop/FabricGreetings

http://www.etsy.com/shop/jeaniebeanhandknits

http://www.etsy.com/shop/WHSKR

Thanks to Sewsouk and FabricGreetings for coming up with these great themes!

March Challenge (No. 12, Part 3)

We have reached the end of our March challenge, Cinco de Mayo! For our final week, we will be featuring our jewelry entries. After all, you can't attend any Cinco de Mayo festivities without the appropriate bling!




Take a look at this gorgeous necklace from Jewels by Trish! Exotic, red, and perfect for putting you in the party mood!



















This final entry by Jewelry by Jakemi says it all! Fiesta!!









I'll be back in two week with our April challenge entries. You have another week to submit your entries so get cracking!
http://heartsandhandsunited.blogspot.com/2011/04/april-team-challenge.html

Mission Treasury! Create a Saint Patrick's Day Treasury

Get in on the treasury making fun!

So, we will be posting a theme and 4 shops each Monday - and challenging you to create a treasury that fits the theme and contains at least one item from one of the 4 featured shops.

You will have one week to create your treasury, and come back to the blog post and leave your treasury as a comment.

The best treasury will be featured, and all treasuries submitted will be mentioned!






The results of this weeks Mission Treasury will be posted on March 9th 2011!

Mission: Create a Saint Patrick's Day Treasury

Shops to choose from (you must include at least one item from one of these shops)

http://www.etsy.com/shop/jewelsbytrish

http://www.etsy.com/shop/karinsf

http://www.etsy.com/shop/lterrill9

http://www.etsy.com/shop/BlueVelvetHeart

Thanks to Sewsouk and Woodlandnature for coming up with these great themes!

January Challenge (No. 10, Part 3)

This week we have 3 more pretties for our January Challenge. Which, in case you forgot, was to make something based on Spring/Spring Planting or the color/stone aquamarine.

Our first two entries of the week are both pairs of earrings, but each pair takes on a different aspect of the challenge.






In the aquamarine category are these beautiful filigree earrings from Blue Velvet Heart!













Our second pair, from Jewels by Trish, is a perfect representation of Spring with its pretty pink and green lampwork beads.














Lastly, we have something totally different. This adorable bag from Robin's Flight does double duty as a key chain and a card holder!






I'll be back next week with the last of our wonderful January entries! In the meantime, don't forget to submit your February challenge item!
http://heartsandhandsunited.blogspot.com/2011/02/reposting-february-challenge.html

December Team Challenge (No. 9, Part 4)

The grand finale is here! Time to post the last of our December HHU Team Challenge entries. Remember that our themes for the month were Love Makes the World Go Round and Presidents Day.





First up are these adorable earrings made with vintage buttons from Woman with Tools. These are definitely one of a kind!













Our final item is a very pretty and feminine necklace from Jewels by Trish!












I'll be back next week with the first of our entries from our January challenge http://heartsandhandsunited.blogspot.com/2011/01/january-2011-challenge-from-hhu-team.html. No pressure, but there are just 3 days left until the deadline!

Team Project No. 6 - Just October, part 1

Team project for this month is mainly based on colors that's supposed to be five distinct colors, four rich deep earth tones and one pumpkin color.
Each member's supposed to present an item with at least two colors of these five: burnt orange, deep burgundy, loden green, rust and pumpkin.

Let's see what our team has come up with so far.










This quilted fabric postcard comes from FabricGreetings. With colors of cranberry, pumpkin and muted green it all corresponds to the Autumnly Team Project.

Autumn leaves and Swarowski woodland is the name of these earrings from JewelsByTrish.

Last for this Friday is this very autumn like large magnet board from MooreMagnets. Maybe you need to organize your studies, job, whatever for the start of this semester?

Team Project No. 2 - Life's a Beach! Pt. 2

Prepare yourselves for a beach-o-rama this Friday from the Hearts And Hands United team! Today we have no less than eight different sellers who's all completed the Life is a Beach Team Project.

First of all: a warm and soft painting of giggle from Art By Trudy. Summer's here!














We have plenty of beach inspired jewelry on the team and at least one of these items will most definitely correspond well with a well tanned summer body.

From Jewels By Trish comes this handmade elegant pink pearl necklace with a starfish pendant attached to it.

Jewelry By Jakemi is the artist behind this handmade necklace with several small charms made out of a briolette, a ceramic bead and a tiny seahorse.

Perhaps a small treasure chest for your jewelry is needed by now?
From Anika's Art comes this sea inspired trinket box, decorated with sea shells and star fish.













Last but not least: send some summer post cards and spread the sunshine from wherever you are.

Do you miss some company while on the beach? Send them a card and tell them to come!
From PotomacRiverCreation comes this postcard with an actual photo of the empty but beautiful beach, Cape Hatteras in North Carolina of the US. The letters written in the sand? "Wish you were here".

Maybe you want to show someone how to make the most out of the beach? Do it with this sweet quilted fabric postcard from FabricGreetings.
























Please drop by next Friday for another six items on the Life is a Beach team project of the Hearts and Hands United.

Team project No. 1 - Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, pt. 4

Another Team Project Friday on the Hearts and Hands United team blog!
Three beautiful items crafted from the romantic wedding theme of "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue".
Today's featured artists are Anika's Art, Jewels By Trish and Confections In Glass. Enjoy!

From Anika's Art comes these handmade Sea Fairy Earrings made out of vintage buttons that represents the old, the polymer clay represents something new and blue.

From Jewels By Trish comes this handmade wedding set of necklace and earrings made of white pearls and blue crystals.
The focal pendant have been "borrowed" from another necklace, the crystals are blue and the set is brand new. All you need now is something old, right?

Last but not least, from Confections In Glass comes this elegantly frosted pedestal bowl. It has been hand assembled from "previously loved" and new glass. Both the base of the blue bowl has a diamond pattern.