Organic Granny

    Here are 25 creative ways to repurpose, recycle, or reuse old CDs (compact discs): Coasters : Use the shiny side of the CD as a coaster. You can decorate the non-shiny side with artwork or photos. Mosaic Art: Break CDs into small pieces and create mosaic designs on various surfaces, such as flower pots, picture frames, or mirrors Reflective Bird Scare: Hang old CDs in your garden to create reflective surfaces that scare away birds and protect your plants   Desk Ornaments: Decorate your desk by using CDs as the base for small sculptures or decorative items Spinners or Mobiles: Create hanging decorations by stringing together CDs with fishing line. Hang them near windows for a sparkling effect. Jewelry: Cut CDs into small, interesting shapes and turn them into unique jewelry pieces like earrings or pendants. Gift Tags: Cut small shapes from old CDs to make shiny and reflective gift tags. Christmas Ornaments: Cut CDs into festive shapes and hang them on your Christmas tree for a

 I'm in my 70s and have a number of hobbies that I pursue at different times. These are the activities that spice my life up, and according to "the science," it is healthy for the brain to be involved socially and physically with others and the world outside our front door.  -I read books and write reviews on Good Reads and if I buy a book, I generally leave a review on the site where I purchase it-- Amazon or Thrift Books, usually. -I love knitting but don't do it as much as I have in the past, partly because my old hands are not quite up to the repetitive strain.  But a baby garment or something I can pick up and set down over a longer period of time-- that works fine to feed my knitty craves. As you put together your list of those for whom you buy gifts this holiday, I recommend that you consider their hobbies-- the ones they actively pursue, the ones they seem to have 'dropped', and perhaps "potential" hobbies that they have mentioned to you,

  Here we go with 10 Days of Holiday fun and creativity!! The crafts are pretty simple and goofy sometimes-- but will click into your creative side, and should be relaxing and fun to do by yourself or with a couple of close folks. Some added creative ideas for crafts and gifts are in between the free activities.  The cookie recipes are all gluten free and vegan.  If you make a couple of dozen and freeze a dozen, you will have enough cookies for a party around Christmas where they ARE  ALL  GLUTENFREE! Here we go: Day 1 Craft is HERE     Craft = Folded Pages Angel  Cookies =GF Thumbprints   Beautiful laser-cut nativity set that your kids will love to paint as a pre-Christmas craft that can be displayed for years to come... homeschool kidart proudmama  shopetsy  <click Day 2 Craft is HERE     Craft = Mittens with Greens  Cookies = GF Peppernuts Adorable whimsical Library AdventCalendar from Germany-- order now to get it by Dec. 1st bestseller bookworms Christmas <<click