I’ve always used dawn with vinegar for bathtub! It works like a dream! The vinegar eats and loosens soap scum!! I put it in a spray bottle it’s 3 parts vinegar to 1 part blue dawn….spray it in- leave it for 30 mins- and scrub…..boom! Gone!! BEST hack ever to clean Tub! And I think it’s easier than using baking soda (less elbow grease) I’m all about EASY!😜
Kathy, I can not believe i have not tried this. I always use vinegar and baking soda with seventh generation but this was like.. shut the front door.. little to no scrubbing once you got the paste everywhere!
@@thediystruggle 7th Generation products was been in "some" Dollar Tree's 1.25$ thought you might want to look next time your in there, of course not my store
I will check that out Nancy because I am a huge seventh generation fan! If they ever wanna sponsor me id happily work with them. My daughter has serious chemical allergens and switching to their products has improved the quality of our lives around here. We are almost never sick. I love their *lysol* spray. Its not lysol but its an air spray..lol kills germies!!!
My husband was a painter and he used to, as soon as his brushes would start to get stiff, would soak his brushes in water with hair conditioner in it and they would soften up overnight.
Professional painters use 100% acetone to clean their brushes. That's what I use to clean my brushes. You can buy it in big cans at any hardware store/big box store that sells paint. It's the same chemical that you use to remove nail polish. Some nail polish removers are not 100% percent acetone and do not do a good job of cleaning paint/glue/glitter glue/waxes off brushes.
I've been using nail files to sand for years! They also make different grits in the washable variety of nail files. Those rectangle nail buffers also work well and come in different grits.
Love the soap scum cleaning . I like the comment from the person who only used vinegar and dawn. The soda & vinegar just react no benefit when combined. Also no soda crumb left behind. Bathroom reno will lead to scum down, I am very with our new shower tub/wall installation.
I was a manicurist for 20 years. I use nail files all the time and 100% acetone to clean my brushes. It works much better than regular nail polish remover. Faster! Love ya!!
This is so good to know! It really was such an eye opening hack for me because I have tried SO MANY! And, finally seeing one that really worked was like WOW
There is a difference between "nail polish remover" and acetone. Both will work to clean brushes, but acetone from a beauty supply will work better usually. Some of the removers have other ingredients that aren't really necessary.
I like to use the LA Totally Awesome cleaner from Dollar Tree to clean my brushes. Works like a charm! Even on dried brushes. That stuff works on everything!
What fun your videos are. Vinegar helps with musty mildew clothes. Refreshing for laundry. Machines too. Coffee pots, etc. Just a suggestion. But thank you for your videos. Blessings to you.
Use scotch bright scrub pads to soften edges. Replace sand paper. Not a nail file. Press lightly to start unless totally sanding off paint, rust, fabric, etc...As you layer, if you're layering, press down and become firmer.
@@thediystruggle yeah, you can also get the combos with light/medium and medium/course. I love to use them for the fine details like around birdhouses or fine ornamental things.
I have tried the hot glue in molds before. I used a Halloween one that had ghost and bats . Then when they were hard I painted them and put them on some candles. I love the idea for cleaning the bathroom.
Love the stencil hack. I’m not good at stenciling so this might save me. I have burned paper products nut always singed the edges and then applied them. Also, be careful if you have fake nails in, my friends caught fire and melted to her fingers.
Try having a glass of water at your work station and immediately put brushes in it when you're done (keeps the paint/mod podge from drying on them) and use an old toothbrush to clean the base and bristles of paint brushes. I've have had same brushes for years now and still soft.
These hacks are the bomb! Thank you so much.... I'm lovin all of them especially the sanding hacks!! Them nail files are perfect for small projects....reminded me that I have fingernails that need some attention as well, lmbo smh! God bless!!
I have similar tiny craft iron. I can’t get that little booger hot enough to do anything! I’ve moved my regular old household iron to my crafting area. Much more effective.
I have had so many people with mixed feelings about the burn method. I think for me unless I am in a situation I can not sand something. I probably wont ever use it. It is just to unpredictable in my experience at this point, but I say do what works for you!
I use shaving cream on my porcelain sink in my bathroom & you won’t believe it how well it cleans! Even the chrome drain. I’ll try the dawn & vinegar & baking soda hack in my shower. Thanks for sharing your hacks. Watching from Canada. Gilly
I use the nail file method with napkins and scrapbook paper. I use when I decorate notebooks too, it makes it look like the paper had always been there. The burn method scares me, I picture myself going up in flames!🔥😲😬
Denise... I had so many people say start at the end with the burn method and it just wasnt catching. I dont see the hype around this. sure it burns quickly around the edge but for me if i dont want the dark on my stuff it ruined the project, ya know. and adding a little water to the edges and sanding when your mod podge is dry. I personally think i could beat the flame around the pallet..LOL
I'm so sorry that I missed your live. I just love the interactions with us all in the chat but I was hanging out with my mom.Your intro with the parchment paper is hysterical, Brandi. 😂 I'd love to try the burn method when decoupaging, but knowing my luck, the fire department would have to be on standby. I still may try it but I have to work up the nerve. Love the cleaning hack and will be trying this one first as soon as I return home. You make every video fun, Brandi! You are loved! ♥
I love your videos & I greatly appreciate the "hacks" you share. Whenever I see your paint brushes with crusty bits I appreciate that you have demonstrated how to reuse them to create different looks when you are painting/distressing your projects. However...I don't understand your struggle because if you wash/rinse your brushes right away when the paint/mod podge is still damp...it helps to prevent the paint brushes from developing "crusty bits". It's not 100% effective, but it surely slows down the crusties...lol.
Kathi, I work 12-15 hr days 6-7 days a week. I am running several social media outlets on top of creating content with DIYs. I forget OFTEN to rinse out brushes. It's extremely EASY to forget when you have so many projects going at one time in different spots of your craft area or patio. And, you leave brushes from one project in one spot or another and thought you grabbed all of them. But, for the most part, dried up paint brushes are a common problem and something people talk about often in my comments, so I always wanna help. It's good to know my not cleaning brushes all the time is also someone else's Delma! I hope that helps you understand what it's like in my shoes a little better. Have a great night
I'm so upset that I missed the live. I watched the replay and it help me end my day on a good note. I love the hacks, I learned something new. Thanks for sharing. You look so cute on the thumbnail and at the end!! 😊💜
Have you tried applying mod podge, let it dry, then iron the napkin? I have nail files in my craft supplies. Thanks for the stencil tip. the bleed through drives me nuts. Be careful when using nail polish remover - try not to submerge the bushes beyond the metal holding the bristles in place because the acetone in nail polish remover will also break down the glue that holds the bristles in place. I don't like the scorched edges left from the burn method. Thanks for demonstrating all the hacks for us. Lyn
The iron on method? Oh yes, I even have a tutorial of it and tomorrows video I also do it! You are not the only person who told me this about the nail polish! Thank you! I need to keep that in mind!
I just got a mold from Temu, of a dragon. I wondered if I could use hot glue in it, so great timing! I'll give it a go. Didn't think of using the mold to make a stamp though! Brilliant, thanks!
I deff think you could put hot glue in it. The molds I have seem very similar in quality to other molds I have gotten from other places. I deff think hot glue would be fine
June, I tell you what! The fact that I spent 5 minutes scrubbing the paste all over the shower and then let it sit and the rinse was almost perfectly clean, floored me. I ACTUALLY HAVE one of those as seen on tv tools thats an electric scrubber I use and ill spend a good 30 minutes with that thing going at the shower every two weeks hating my life. Now I had a spot or two that I could a added more paste on but ideally this was unbelievable to me and i feel like my entire scrubbing shower life could have been more simple over the years if I knew this! I recommend if you have a spot with a heavier scum build up then others just scrub it a second longer than anywhere else and still let it set.
Instead of using a scrubbing pad, get a broom and handle from dollar tree and scrub your bathroom walls and tub with it. Easy on the back lol. Thanks for your ideas.Just an idea, I have tried it and really works.
I put 8oz of blue Dawn in a spray bottle & HEAT up 8oz of vinegar mix up & spray on shower no need to scrub walk away come back in 15 minutes & spray it off. The hot vinegar does the trick 😉👍
You are awesome, so funny love your channel so much! You did an awesome job in trusting everyone and these hacks. I was surprised in a few myself. Great video as always. 😊
I've seen lots of these hack's before but I have never seen the paper bag for sanding that was cool and the Dawn and baking soda and vinegar mixture I will be trying those in the future thank you so much for sharing these hack's.
The napkin one works well on card stock for making cards etc. Is your parchment paper the same as baking paper? Coz that's what I used here in Oz, baking paper, or a t-towel 😁
Fantastic content. Brandi you're awesome. Magnifamazing. I use paper bag sanded between coats of paint on furniture. Like high grit 180-220? Level sanding. Loved all of these.
I've been using nail files for sanding small things for a long time and yes, I have a little tin can holding several at my craft table. BUT, I use nail files for acrylic nails because they last longer and they're washable. You can also get them in different grits. Happy sanding!😁
Also, I learn a lot from you and love your personality and frankness. I never know whether to laugh because you're so hilarious or cry because I can relate.😂 Either way, I'm learning and laughing! I appreciate the time and effort that I'm sure goes into what you do.
The stencil hack was right on time! I just today bought my first stencil set, and have never stenciled anything a day in my life! So thank you for that 😊 Also, the burn method scares she ish outta me! I tried it one time on a project and almost panicked. I’m with you, I’ll continue to sand 😂
Absolutely awesome video. You just truly make my day. I learn so much and I laugh and at the end I am just happy. Thank you for being such a bright spot in my life ♥️. Viva Mexico 🇲🇽🤣🤣🤣
I love your videos!! ❤❤ I am going to try that cleaning hack with the dawn. On the burn method you have to poke holes in the openings and then it works really well but makes a mess.
I’ve never heard of using parchment paper lol I’m gonna have to try that 👍🏻 I have a scotch brite dish scrubber where you put the dish liquid in the handle and I use that with baking soda to scrub my shower and tubs I’m gonna have to try this hack. Also when I had a cleaning business I would use hydrogen peroxide and polish the hardware and the shine was amazing 😊
I just found your channel last night (3am). Lol absolutely love you and your content! Now I can watch your videos instead of spending money at 3 am when I can't sleep. Lmfao Thanks!
I love this...you sound like people who watch my browsing channel... I shop so you can save money and not be in the stores. Hahaha Nice to meet you Dawn!!
I had that going on the last time i tried it! and the pieces still would not light. I was recomended to leave it whole and use wet mod podge.. lol SO, I gave that ago.
Funny about the paint brushes. I had several brushes really bad. I used hand sanitizer I did make some alcohol with it, the brushes I was going to throw out are unbelievably like new
Aww Welcome KKbof! Is it wrong that whenever I see people say this the Addams family anthem plays in the back of my head and i wonder if they know what they are signing up for..HAHAHA Seriously though! Thanks for showing low and stopping by!
I'm one to use parchment paper and iron method always love it, never tried wrap instead of modpodge though have to try it, thanks for shrink cause it's a b..... when you run out of modpodge. I loved the cleaning method but I've only used 3 parts vinager 1 part blue dawn and have same results for me, but like you I'll try with baking soda cause it does leave a fresh smell when cleaning with it. I'm on oxygen and don't like the burn method but have seen it work by a friend that did for me of course like I said in my case will stick to sandpaper or file for small hard to get places and the brown bag hack love that idea. Thanks for all the sharing love them. Keep up good hacks to try. 💕have a great weekend. God bless
The paint is easier to get off... sometimes you gotta let the thing soak in a flat sheet. And then it comes off.. but mostly I just leave it and roll on to the next.. I haven't had many issues reusing
Hey lady long time no talk!! What kind of clay do you use now? I started using what you did last year but I have nothing but trouble with it. It is sealed super great in a dark cool place and I can take a clump out very easy to roll and put in a mold but it is not coming off very pretty. I used to be able to slide my finger across the top to clean up the edges but it makes a mess. It’s like I’m struggling. Then to get it out nicely is like fighting with a 2 year old!
@The DIY Struggle and, of course, your craft ideas are stickin' awesome as well. Looking forward to your spring crafts video. I've actually been thinking of starting my own channels. Maybe we can collab sometime?
@Christa if you have any questions let me know. I have a few ladies. I talk to often who are trying to start their own channel. It's a marathon that's for sure.
@@thediystruggle that would be awesome! I'm really thinking about cornering my channel for crafts or DiY's around the garden, garden scapes, and decorative garden decor.
I would like to know you put cling wrap on top of napkin do you think it made it ok if water drips on it would it be ok or ruin it Try mod podge let dry then do napkin or fabric then iron an boom fabouls.
Girl!!!! I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS 💗💗💗 You give me sooooo many ideas and techniques, I always have bleeding when I stencil , it pains me when I'm doing a video 😳😪 I definitely will be using this technique ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for sharing, great video girlfriend!!!
Just be careful with the polish remover on brushes. The acetone will also break down all the glue holding in the bristles and it'll shed in your paint eventually! (Nail art brushes use different adhesive.) Also, I'm all for you lighting more stuff on fire! That was very satisfying to watch the flame race around the edge!
Thanks for the tip Angie! How are you girlie? I hope your winter was good! I am so excited for spring! The older I get the more the cold hurts my bones..lol The flame was deff satisfying!!!
Glad you mentioned the glue. I usually use shampoo to really clean my brushes, just because I have a ton, but I was thinking I should use the acetone on a few brushes that have some specks of dried paint in them. Now I know to be careful to just dip the bristles in it and wash right away.
You never disappoint! I thought this hack video was great! The parchment paper and lighter got an interdiction but not the nail files 🤔 Have a fantastic weekend 😀
Yesss Brandi! Great video!! I loved everything you've tried, except the fabric hack, lol, "what kind of games are you guys playing with me?"😆😆🤣 After having to iron for 10mins, plus, I'd rather not! I don't even like having to iron my clothes that long! The decoupage burning...heck to the no!! I tried once, over my sink, and like you, I can't!!! Thanks Brandi!!💕💕💕 🤗
I just think the iron on method with mod podge is so simple next to this.. i was rather upset at myself with all the time i spent trying to make this hack happen. Some say I need a hotter iron but for my sanity. I am gonna lay off this hack for a few months and THINK ABOUT GETTING a big iron i can adjust heat settings on!
At the Dollar General they have 100% acetone polish remover. I'm hooked. The regular polish remover doesn't work anymore cause the one with acetone works every time n quicker.
This was a great hack video. I’ve seen most of them before but putting everything altogether in one video was good. Thanks for sharing Brandi. Great shower hack too.
Maggie, I am not gonna lie to you, If you get it FIRST THING with hot water and soap! Its fine. I smoosh between to towels and rub together! BUT,,,, If left to dry I just leave it and then still reuse it..lol I am a rebel like that..HAHA. Most of the stencils I get are super cheap. I am not to scared to toss them out, but if its one I love I try to remember to be ON IT asap!
Love this. You always inform and entertain. So with the lighter hack, you need to put a little slit in the middle parts and then it works perfectly. But I’m sure you’re over that hack by now. 😂
Hey well at least that flame wasn’t enormous! No my mama taught me not to play with fire 🫣it’s scares the daylights out of me…but great hacks. I keep one of those scrubber thingies with a handle & a mixture of Dawn & a little bleach in the storage handle for the shower to clean up…😉
I like a good hack...thanks for sharing. However, I have learned that there is no hack I really trust to clean a brush that has had a product dry on it. I keep Goof Off in the cabinet where I clean my brushes. It is the only thing I will use to clean a dried brush anymore.
Not sure if u have tried it yet or not but i just came across a video by craft plaid or something anyway they were demonstrating a new Mod Podge that is for transferring photos onto fabric basically after he went over the photo w the sponge he basically used the damp sponge to keep gently going over it until the paper started rubbing off but WOW looks amazing!!
I’ve always used dawn with vinegar for bathtub! It works like a dream! The vinegar eats and loosens soap scum!! I put it in a spray bottle it’s 3 parts vinegar to 1 part blue dawn….spray it in- leave it for 30 mins- and scrub…..boom! Gone!! BEST hack ever to clean Tub! And I think it’s easier than using baking soda (less elbow grease) I’m all about EASY!😜
Kathy, I can not believe i have not tried this. I always use vinegar and baking soda with seventh generation but this was like.. shut the front door.. little to no scrubbing once you got the paste everywhere!
Thanks for this tip. My tub drains slow and leaves a dirt and soap scum
@@thediystruggle 7th Generation products was been in "some" Dollar Tree's 1.25$ thought you might want to look next time your in there, of course not my store
I will check that out Nancy because I am a huge seventh generation fan! If they ever wanna sponsor me id happily work with them. My daughter has serious chemical allergens and switching to their products has improved the quality of our lives around here. We are almost never sick. I love their *lysol* spray. Its not lysol but its an air spray..lol kills germies!!!
I use that mixture on my stove and outside of my oven as well😊
My husband was a painter and he used to, as soon as his brushes would start to get stiff, would soak his brushes in water with hair conditioner in it and they would soften up overnight.
yes hair conditioner will recover even the thickest paint off brushes. best technique i’ve ever tried
Professional painters use 100% acetone to clean their brushes. That's what I use to clean my brushes.
You can buy it in big cans at any hardware store/big box store that sells paint.
It's the same chemical that you use to remove nail polish.
Some nail polish removers are not 100% percent acetone and do not do a good job of cleaning paint/glue/glitter glue/waxes off brushes.
Wow, thank you so much for the tip!! I love comments like this! It really adds value for people who are looking to try and use things!
I've been using nail files to sand for years! They also make different grits in the washable variety of nail files. Those rectangle nail buffers also work well and come in different grits.
OMG. Woman U crack me up always. U have got me to look at life differently.
Haha, I get me to look at life different too Debbie!
Love the soap scum cleaning . I like the comment from the person who only used vinegar and dawn. The soda & vinegar just react no benefit when combined. Also no soda crumb left behind. Bathroom reno will lead to scum down, I am very with our new shower tub/wall installation.
I was a manicurist for 20 years. I use nail files all the time and 100% acetone to clean my brushes. It works much better than regular nail polish remover. Faster! Love ya!!
This is so good to know! It really was such an eye opening hack for me because I have tried SO MANY! And, finally seeing one that really worked was like WOW
I get those wide nail files from Sally’s they use for acrylic nail, they work beautifully! Thanks for the tips!!!
There is a difference between "nail polish remover" and acetone. Both will work to clean brushes, but acetone from a beauty supply will work better usually. Some of the removers have other ingredients that aren't really necessary.
I like to use the LA Totally Awesome cleaner from Dollar Tree to clean my brushes. Works like a charm! Even on dried brushes. That stuff works on everything!
The brown bag sanding! Just wow!
I'd ball up a smaller wad I think ..lol but seriously... who told me this! I am looking through the comments wondering if they show up..lol
Thanks, I'm definitely going to try it out.
What fun your videos are. Vinegar helps with musty mildew clothes. Refreshing for laundry. Machines too. Coffee pots, etc. Just a suggestion. But thank you for your videos. Blessings to you.
Use scotch bright scrub pads to soften edges. Replace sand paper. Not a nail file. Press lightly to start unless totally sanding off paint, rust, fabric, etc...As you layer, if you're layering, press down and become firmer.
Use the scrub pads for sand paper?? I need to try this!
I use the thicker nail files like for acrylic nails. Works like a dream for those hard to get to spaces.
Ohhhh, I need to get some! I just read another comment someone said they come in different grits too, ima check that out!
@@thediystruggle yeah, you can also get the combos with light/medium and medium/course. I love to use them for the fine details like around birdhouses or fine ornamental things.
I have tried the hot glue in molds before. I used a Halloween one that had ghost and bats . Then when they were hard I painted them and put them on some candles. I love the idea for cleaning the bathroom.
Missed the lu e but got the replay… Great video as always Brandi ! Learning and Laughing. Great Combination🤗
Love the stencil hack. I’m not good at stenciling so this might save me. I have burned paper products nut always singed the edges and then applied them. Also, be careful if you have fake nails in, my friends caught fire and melted to her fingers.
Oh no!!
I have used a jumbo mail file for years for decoupage. To me it’s easier than then sandpaper.
When I was small we made stamps from potatoes 😀
Seriously??? That sounds amazing to me.
Soaking dried brushes in Murphy's Oil Soap definitely works. Might have to soak for several days, but its worth it when restoring an expensive brush.
Try having a glass of water at your work station and immediately put brushes in it when you're done (keeps the paint/mod podge from drying on them) and use an old toothbrush to clean the base and bristles of paint brushes. I've have had same brushes for years now and still soft.
Thats deff a good tip..
I ALWAYS let my paint brushes dry with the paint or mod podge on them. So I am very excited to use the nail polish remover hack. Thanks
It's a easy thing to do for sure. Good hack to help with that! I know I need them!
Omg you're freakin hysterical! My fav hack was the nail polish remover to clean the brushes! You're great!!
Thats a good one to to have as a fav Catherine! Thank you so much!
These hacks are the bomb! Thank you so much.... I'm lovin all of them especially the sanding hacks!! Them nail files are perfect for small projects....reminded me that I have fingernails that need some attention as well, lmbo smh! God bless!!
I have similar tiny craft iron. I can’t get that little booger hot enough to do anything! I’ve moved my regular old household iron to my crafting area. Much more effective.
The dawn and baking soda works great for removing labels sticky stuff off bottles
Use Murphy oil for crusty brush’s, takes it all off
You are the best Brandi!
You’re personality sold me. Fun to watch 😂😂😂😂😂
Awww, thank you Nancy!
I love the burn method. But you need to puncture any holes etc to get it to burn
I have had so many people with mixed feelings about the burn method. I think for me unless I am in a situation I can not sand something. I probably wont ever use it. It is just to unpredictable in my experience at this point, but I say do what works for you!
I use shaving cream on my porcelain sink in my bathroom & you won’t believe it how well it cleans! Even the chrome drain. I’ll try the dawn & vinegar & baking soda hack in my shower. Thanks for sharing your hacks. Watching from Canada. Gilly
"What kind of games you people playing!" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I enjoy every video. 😂😂😂
I use the nail file method with napkins and scrapbook paper. I use when I decorate notebooks too, it makes it look like the paper had always been there. The burn method scares me, I picture myself going up in flames!🔥😲😬
Denise... I had so many people say start at the end with the burn method and it just wasnt catching. I dont see the hype around this. sure it burns quickly around the edge but for me if i dont want the dark on my stuff it ruined the project, ya know. and adding a little water to the edges and sanding when your mod podge is dry. I personally think i could beat the flame around the pallet..LOL
Thank you, my funny friend for teaching me about decoupage!☀️
My plan Kim! Thanks for stopping by!!
I'm so sorry that I missed your live. I just love the interactions with us all in the chat but I was hanging out with my mom.Your intro with the parchment paper is hysterical, Brandi. 😂 I'd love to try the burn method when decoupaging, but knowing my luck, the fire department would have to be on standby. I still may try it but I have to work up the nerve. Love the cleaning hack and will be trying this one first as soon as I return home. You make every video fun, Brandi! You are loved! ♥
Brandi. Thanks for stepping out it your comfort zone and trying the hacks. I learned a lot
Thanks Kimberly!
I love your videos & I greatly appreciate the "hacks" you share.
Whenever I see your paint brushes with crusty bits I appreciate that you have demonstrated how to reuse them to create different looks when you are painting/distressing your projects. However...I don't understand your struggle because if you wash/rinse your brushes right away when the paint/mod podge is still damp...it helps to prevent the paint brushes from developing "crusty bits". It's not 100% effective, but it surely slows down the crusties...lol.
Kathi, I work 12-15 hr days 6-7 days a week. I am running several social media outlets on top of creating content with DIYs. I forget OFTEN to rinse out brushes. It's extremely EASY to forget when you have so many projects going at one time in different spots of your craft area or patio. And, you leave brushes from one project in one spot or another and thought you grabbed all of them.
But, for the most part, dried up paint brushes are a common problem and something people talk about often in my comments, so I always wanna help. It's good to know my not cleaning brushes all the time is also someone else's Delma!
I hope that helps you understand what it's like in my shoes a little better. Have a great night
I loved this. You are hilarious. Thank you for sharing these amazing tips.👏🏾👏🏾👸🏽👸🏽💜💜
I'm so upset that I missed the live. I watched the replay and it help me end my day on a good note. I love the hacks, I learned something new. Thanks for sharing. You look so cute on the thumbnail and at the end!! 😊💜
awww (hugs) You are to kind! Your girl is trying to lose some weight! Drs orders, but i love my fluffiness *sigh
@@thediystruggle I know what you mean, I'm doing the same here 🤷♀️
Have you tried applying mod podge, let it dry, then iron the napkin? I have nail files in my craft supplies. Thanks for the stencil tip. the bleed through drives me nuts. Be careful when using nail polish remover - try not to submerge the bushes beyond the metal holding the bristles in place because the acetone in nail polish remover will also break down the glue that holds the bristles in place. I don't like the scorched edges left from the burn method. Thanks for demonstrating all the hacks for us. Lyn
The iron on method? Oh yes, I even have a tutorial of it and tomorrows video I also do it! You are not the only person who told me this about the nail polish! Thank you! I need to keep that in mind!
I just got a mold from Temu, of a dragon. I wondered if I could use hot glue in it, so great timing! I'll give it a go. Didn't think of using the mold to make a stamp though! Brilliant, thanks!
I deff think you could put hot glue in it. The molds I have seem very similar in quality to other molds I have gotten from other places. I deff think hot glue would be fine
Laughing out loud about the parchment paper! Thanks for sharing these hacks. Will have to try, especially the dawn, baking soda, and vinegar.
Yay!... It's Friday again! Brandi is back! Sooo Cooot
You’re just THE BEST! 👍😃❤️
Thank you girlie!!!
I'm going to have to try the dawn dish soap method. That looked really clean and shinny
June, I tell you what! The fact that I spent 5 minutes scrubbing the paste all over the shower and then let it sit and the rinse was almost perfectly clean, floored me. I ACTUALLY HAVE one of those as seen on tv tools thats an electric scrubber I use and ill spend a good 30 minutes with that thing going at the shower every two weeks hating my life. Now I had a spot or two that I could a added more paste on but ideally this was unbelievable to me and i feel like my entire scrubbing shower life could have been more simple over the years if I knew this! I recommend if you have a spot with a heavier scum build up then others just scrub it a second longer than anywhere else and still let it set.
Fun video! Murphys oil soap works best for me. My husband uses acetone to remove paint and resin off his paint rollers. He builds boat.
Instead of using a scrubbing pad, get a broom and handle from dollar tree and scrub your bathroom walls and tub with it. Easy on the back lol. Thanks for your ideas.Just an idea, I have tried it and really works.
I put 8oz of blue Dawn in a spray bottle & HEAT up 8oz of vinegar mix up & spray on shower no need to scrub walk away come back in 15 minutes & spray it off. The hot vinegar does the trick 😉👍
You are awesome, so funny love your channel so much! You did an awesome job in trusting everyone and these hacks. I was surprised in a few myself. Great video as always. 😊
Thanks Tiffany! I really was floored by that brown bag one!
How am I late? 2 days ago! You are my favorite to relax.
Thanks Brandi
Thank YOU Heather for hanging out!!
Loved this!! Thank you ❤
I've seen lots of these hack's before but I have never seen the paper bag for sanding that was cool and the Dawn and baking soda and vinegar mixture I will be trying those in the future thank you so much for sharing these hack's.
I just love your attitude! Great video hacks... thanks
Thank you Lynda
The napkin one works well on card stock for making cards etc.
Is your parchment paper the same as baking paper? Coz that's what I used here in Oz, baking paper, or a t-towel 😁
Yes it is the same kind of parchment paper
Fantastic content. Brandi you're awesome. Magnifamazing. I use paper bag sanded between coats of paint on furniture. Like high grit 180-220? Level sanding. Loved all of these.
You might be the one who suggested this to me, I can not remember but holy WOW was I impressed!
Love the intro of the parchment paper. Hope the stapler doesn't get jealous. lol
I've been using nail files for sanding small things for a long time and yes, I have a little tin can holding several at my craft table. BUT, I use nail files for acrylic nails because they last longer and they're washable. You can also get them in different grits. Happy sanding!😁
really? Thats awesome! I love hearing this! I need to invest in finding different grits! Thank you for that i didnt know!
Also, I learn a lot from you and love your personality and frankness. I never know whether to laugh because you're so hilarious or cry because I can relate.😂 Either way, I'm learning and laughing! I appreciate the time and effort that I'm sure goes into what you do.
The stencil hack was right on time! I just today bought my first stencil set, and have never stenciled anything a day in my life! So thank you for that 😊
Also, the burn method scares she ish outta me! I tried it one time on a project and almost panicked. I’m with you, I’ll continue to sand 😂
I love the stencil hack. Seriously does such a great job!
@@thediystruggle good to know cuz I would’ve just went in and messed my project up by NOT doing it!!
Absolutely awesome video. You just truly make my day. I learn so much and I laugh and at the end I am just happy. Thank you for being such a bright spot in my life ♥️. Viva Mexico 🇲🇽🤣🤣🤣
I love your videos!! ❤❤ I am going to try that cleaning hack with the dawn. On the burn method you have to poke holes in the openings and then it works really well but makes a mess.
Great video! I'm going to have to try the stencil trick. 😊
Loved the stencil hack! All of these are good hacks. TFS. Have a wonderful weekend,Brandi!❤️
You as well Margaret!
You just crack me up!!! You are so fun to watch, and you teach me things in the process. 😘
I loved this video. I learned some things. That’s always a good thing.
You are so right Melody!
I’ve never heard of using parchment paper lol I’m gonna have to try that 👍🏻 I have a scotch brite dish scrubber where you put the dish liquid in the handle and I use that with baking soda to scrub my shower and tubs I’m gonna have to try this hack. Also when I had a cleaning business I would use hydrogen peroxide and polish the hardware and the shine was amazing 😊
Awesome Brandi! Ty !!💖💕
I've enjoyed watching you and u remind me of myself trying different ways
I'm so glad, thank you for stopping by J F Hankins!
@@thediystruggle you are welcome
I just found your channel last night (3am). Lol absolutely love you and your content! Now I can watch your videos instead of spending money at 3 am when I can't sleep. Lmfao
Thanks!
I love this...you sound like people who watch my browsing channel... I shop so you can save money and not be in the stores. Hahaha Nice to meet you Dawn!!
You are a hoot! Loved all the hacks. I have to try the cleaner!
Thank you...loved this...learned lots!!
The last hack you have to poke a hole 1st then light in the cracks
I had that going on the last time i tried it! and the pieces still would not light. I was recomended to leave it whole and use wet mod podge.. lol SO, I gave that ago.
Funny about the paint brushes. I had several brushes really bad. I used hand sanitizer I did make some alcohol with it, the brushes I was going to throw out are unbelievably like new
I just found your channel and I’m subscribing Immediately 🎉
Aww Welcome KKbof! Is it wrong that whenever I see people say this the Addams family anthem plays in the back of my head and i wonder if they know what they are signing up for..HAHAHA Seriously though! Thanks for showing low and stopping by!
I'm one to use parchment paper and iron method always love it, never tried wrap instead of modpodge though have to try it, thanks for shrink cause it's a b..... when you run out of modpodge. I loved the cleaning method but I've only used 3 parts vinager 1 part blue dawn and have same results for me, but like you I'll try with baking soda cause it does leave a fresh smell when cleaning with it. I'm on oxygen and don't like the burn method but have seen it work by a friend that did for me of course like I said in my case will stick to sandpaper or file for small hard to get places and the brown bag hack love that idea. Thanks for all the sharing love them. Keep up good hacks to try. 💕have a great weekend. God bless
Dying over this video brandy ya crack me up girlfriend 😅tyfs these do’s and don’ts
How easy is it to clean the stencil with the dried mod podge on it after letting it dry to prevent bleeding of the paint? Thanks for the hacks.
The paint is easier to get off... sometimes you gotta let the thing soak in a flat sheet. And then it comes off.. but mostly I just leave it and roll on to the next.. I haven't had many issues reusing
Hey lady long time no talk!! What kind of clay do you use now? I started using what you did last year but I have nothing but trouble with it. It is sealed super great in a dark cool place and I can take a clump out very easy to roll and put in a mold but it is not coming off very pretty. I used to be able to slide my finger across the top to clean up the edges but it makes a mess. It’s like I’m struggling. Then to get it out nicely is like fighting with a 2 year old!
I absolutely love your hair doll! 💗
Thanks Christa 💓💓💓
@The DIY Struggle and, of course, your craft ideas are stickin' awesome as well. Looking forward to your spring crafts video. I've actually been thinking of starting my own channels. Maybe we can collab sometime?
@Christa if you have any questions let me know. I have a few ladies. I talk to often who are trying to start their own channel. It's a marathon that's for sure.
@@thediystruggle that would be awesome! I'm really thinking about cornering my channel for crafts or DiY's around the garden, garden scapes, and decorative garden decor.
Ty learned alot tonight!
I would like to know you put cling wrap on top of napkin do you think it made it ok if water drips on it would it be ok or ruin it
Try mod podge let dry then do napkin or fabric then iron an boom fabouls.
Oh Lisa this is a great question. Now you got me wondering! I think this is something for a hack video to test it out...
Hey...when I do these with fabric...I paint on a little thin layer of mod pog...then doike you did an it works..
Hope this helps
Oh Trudy I like the sound of that!!!
LOVED THESE
Girl!!!! I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS 💗💗💗 You give me sooooo many ideas and techniques, I always have bleeding when I stencil , it pains me when I'm doing a video 😳😪 I definitely will be using this technique ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing, great video girlfriend!!!
Thank you!!!
you did the FIRE one! yay!!! lmfaoooooooo
HAHA
Just be careful with the polish remover on brushes. The acetone will also break down all the glue holding in the bristles and it'll shed in your paint eventually! (Nail art brushes use different adhesive.) Also, I'm all for you lighting more stuff on fire! That was very satisfying to watch the flame race around the edge!
Thanks for the tip Angie! How are you girlie? I hope your winter was good! I am so excited for spring! The older I get the more the cold hurts my bones..lol The flame was deff satisfying!!!
I did it and my cheap brushes fell apart 😅🤣
Glad you mentioned the glue. I usually use shampoo to really clean my brushes, just because I have a ton, but I was thinking I should use the acetone on a few brushes that have some specks of dried paint in them. Now I know to be careful to just dip the bristles in it and wash right away.
You never disappoint! I thought this hack video was great! The parchment paper and lighter got an interdiction but not the nail files 🤔
Have a fantastic weekend 😀
Yesss Brandi! Great video!! I loved everything you've tried, except the fabric hack, lol, "what kind of games are you guys playing with me?"😆😆🤣 After having to iron for 10mins, plus, I'd rather not! I don't even like having to iron my clothes that long! The decoupage burning...heck to the no!! I tried once, over my sink, and like you, I can't!!! Thanks Brandi!!💕💕💕 🤗
I just think the iron on method with mod podge is so simple next to this.. i was rather upset at myself with all the time i spent trying to make this hack happen. Some say I need a hotter iron but for my sanity. I am gonna lay off this hack for a few months and THINK ABOUT GETTING a big iron i can adjust heat settings on!
love ya Brandi
At the Dollar General they have 100% acetone polish remover. I'm hooked. The regular polish remover doesn't work anymore cause the one with acetone works every time n quicker.
Use a regular iron
Works perfect
This was a great hack video. I’ve seen most of them before but putting everything altogether in one video was good. Thanks for sharing Brandi. Great shower hack too.
Does the mod Podge wash off the stencil easy enough.
Maggie, I am not gonna lie to you, If you get it FIRST THING with hot water and soap! Its fine. I smoosh between to towels and rub together! BUT,,,, If left to dry I just leave it and then still reuse it..lol I am a rebel like that..HAHA. Most of the stencils I get are super cheap. I am not to scared to toss them out, but if its one I love I try to remember to be ON IT asap!
Hmmm I wonder if it works with oil base paint.
Love your videos. Techniques and ideas are AWESOME!!! Thanks!
Thanks so much Carmen!
Love this. You always inform and entertain. So with the lighter hack, you need to put a little slit in the middle parts and then it works perfectly. But I’m sure you’re over that hack by now. 😂
Hey well at least that flame wasn’t enormous! No my mama taught me not to play with fire 🫣it’s scares the daylights out of me…but great hacks. I keep one of those scrubber thingies with a handle & a mixture of Dawn & a little bleach in the storage handle for the shower to clean up…😉
I like a good hack...thanks for sharing. However, I have learned that there is no hack I really trust to clean a brush that has had a product dry on it. I keep Goof Off in the cabinet where I clean my brushes. It is the only thing I will use to clean a dried brush anymore.
Ok,...see now I need to add this to the next hack video. How you gonna do this to me??!?!?!?!....LOL
Not sure if u have tried it yet or not but i just came across a video by craft plaid or something anyway they were demonstrating a new Mod Podge that is for transferring photos onto fabric basically after he went over the photo w the sponge he basically used the damp sponge to keep gently going over it until the paper started rubbing off but WOW looks amazing!!
I have done that on wood! Not fabric! that sounds really interesting! Thank you Nikki! I need to keep this in mind!
You're so awesome! Love every video!!!! ❤️❤️❤️