Monday, April 11, 2011

New Uses for Marbles

New Uses for Marbles - Courtesy of Real Simple Magazine



1. Playful Arrangement - Add marbles to the bottom of a vase.

2. Curtain Weights - Keep lightweight drapes in place by cutting a small slit in the seam, slipping a few marbles into the hem and sewing the opening back up.

3. Muscle Soother - Store a handful of marbles in the freezer, drop them into a thin sock, then roll it across your sore spots.

4. Spray-Bottle Aid - To pull the last bit of cleaner from a bottle, drop in a few marbles to raise the liquid's level to the spray tube.

5. Heartfelt Cupcake - After filling a cupcake liner with batter, wedge a single marble between the liner and the pan to create a heart-shaped indent.

6. Soap Saver - Add a layer of marbles to a soap dish to keep the bar from sticking.

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