Halloween Plastic Spoon Flowers Tutorial

Wanna try something really cool? 

How about some flowers made out plastic silverware??

These look beautiful intertwined in your Halloween decorations.....

These guys are easy to make but not very good for the environment (though, it is recycling) so try not to make them too much..... and make sure you do it outside. This is definitely a craft for adults only!

Also, if you're wondering about the witches brew bottles in the background, I'm going to posting about them this weekend!!

Here is what you need:

Plastic silverware

Lighter

Pretty simple, right?

~Take all your tools OUTSIDE and get started!!

~Take your silverware and starting with the forks or spoons, break off the bowl area where the natural bend in the stem is. Do this to as many pieces as you plan to have in one flower. 

~Heat up a stem with a lighter until the plastic begins to melt, then push it up against another stem:

~The two should melt together. Do this for as many as you would like to make the flower. I added a fork to the middle of my flower to give it a spookier appearance. After you melt the plastic, it retains heat for a bit, but it cools enough to be unable to melt pretty quickly, so move fast to bring pieces together. 

~You could make a whole flower out of forks, out of spoon, out of forks and spoons..... it is up to you. The trick is, once all the piece have been connected, take the lighter and move it slower around each piece of the flower, making the edges curl and look more like a real flower. The tines will curl in different directions! It's a lot of fun. 

Just remember, the fumes are terrible for you..... do it OUTSIDE and don't do it too often for the sake of our atmosphere. :-) 

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Do You Have A Slab Leak

Do you think you might have a slab leak?

If you are one of the many people in the world whose house is constructed on a slab you may have heard of a slab leak, or you may have even had to handle one yourself. Responding quickly to the possibility of a leak can save you a lot of money! '

Why does it leak?

-The pipes might have been damaged during construction

-Hot water expands and contracts making the pipes change size

-The level of water hardness could cause problems with the water pipes

-Recently moved? You should check for leaks after moving because the foundation may have shifted

Symptoms of a Possible Leak 

-Water bill higher than usual. Also, possibly electric bill

-Unexplained water or mold on the floor

-Less water pressure

-Sound of running water but no faucets are on

-If the foundation has moved. Always check for a leak after moving

-Part of your floor is warm. Hot water leaks are discovered this way because you feel it!

-Cracks in tile or bubbles in linoleum

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What you Can do to Confirm

Check your water meter. Turn off all faucets, washing machine, toliet, dishwasher and then look to see if the dial is moving. If it is, you may have a leak.

If you think you may have a slab leak the best thing to do is to call a professional like Ben Franklin Plumbing in Plano, Texas for slab leak detection. They offer a camera inspection to stop leaks from becoming a problem in the future! Another incredibly important service that Ben Franklin Plumbing offers is gas leak detection. It is so important to immediately respond to a possible gas leak (by GETTING YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY OUTSIDE).

You might have a gas leak if:

Smell of Rotten eggs

Hissing sounds

Dirt blowing up from the ground (on a day with no wind)

Plants that are dead for no reason

What to DO if you have a Gas leak:

- Leave your home IMMEDIATELY and take everyone in the house with you

- Quickly, open windows before you leave your house if the odor is faint

- Call your gas company right away to report a suspected leak once you have evacuated the building 

NEVER do this if you have a Gas Leak:

- light a match or use lighters 

- activate light switches, electrical appliances, flashlights, doorbells, garage door openers, telephones, cellphones, laptops, as they could create a spark.

- start a car

- re-enter your building until gas company inspectors have declared it safe 

If you are planning on any deep digging around your house, call 811 for the national Underground Service Alert network a few business days before your project is to begin. The free service will map out any utilities, including gas pipelines, buried beneath your land. Striking a pipeline can endanger your life since the gas is highly explosive and could disrupt natural gas service to surrounding homes.

Online Fruit Baskets

There are moments when people celebrate the arrival of a new member into a family, and at times loss. If you are visiting such a person then have a look at the sympathy fruit baskets, which will be perfect for this occasion. Of course giving them flowers is one of the best options, but fresh fruits are also a good idea.

Fresh fruits and flowers will show you care. It is a gesture that will comfort him. These days, many stores sell simple and sensible fruit baskets that are meant for this moment. Flowers and fruits are no way going to reduce the pain involved in it.

However it is best and effective ways to express feelings. There are many stores that specialize in selling such fruit baskets. It is believed that gifts like flowers and fruits will spread positive thinking. This is indeed one of the best ways to express your support.

Why you should send sympathy fruit baskets?

As mentioned above, it is a way to show that you are thinking of them:

• It expresses your sympathy towards that person.
• You let them know that you are there.
• The beautifully decorated, yet simple fruit basket will lighten his spirit and spread positive energy.
• It tells them how supportive you are.

Why Online?

There are many gift shops that can help you in getting the best product that can be sent for this purpose. If you are placing an order for the fruits from an online dealer then there is nothing to worry much about the same. Sympathy fruit baskets are available in different sizes, shapes and budget comprising of assorted fresh fruits, dry fruits, cookies, juices etc. All the details of the components of the gift baskets such as number, weight, price etc are mentioned in the product description. You should check all the details thoroughly and then buy that will be perfect for this occasion. With online facility, you can send your gift worldwide in timely manner.