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Saturday, July 11, 2009

A tribute to Michael Jackson

A tribute to Michael Jackson.

Please go there to see the moon walk:

http://www.eternalmoonwalk.com/

Have a great weekend! See you all monday.

Enjoy

Friday, July 10, 2009

Plastic Life

Plastic life
see more here:
http://www.fubiz.net/galleries/set/plastic-life/

Quote by~Author Unknown
This life is a test.It is only a test.Had it been an actual life,you would have received further instructionson where to go and what to do.

Facts
The word "sneaker" was coined by Henry McKinney, an advertising agent for N.W. Ayer & Son.
Charles Macintosh invented the waterproof coat, the Mackintosh, in 1823.
Music was sent down a telephone line for the first time in 1876, the year the phone was invented.
In the early days of film making, people who worked on the sets were called movies. The films were called motion pictures.
People that study fish are called ichthyologists.

Tip
Slugs don't like ashes or sawdust ,
dont toss out fireplace ashes, put it in your garden.

Recipe
Camping recipes
http://www.scoutorama.com/recipe/index.cfm
Camp cobbler
Ingredients

large can of peaches in heavy syrup

yellow or white cake mix

stick of butter

cinnamon

Equipment

Dutch oven

charcoal

Instructions

pour can of peaches in bottom of oven. cover with cake mix cut butter into pats and place evenly over cake mix. sprinkle with cinnamon. cover oven, set on coals and put some coals on top of oven. cook for ~45 min.

Crafts & tutorials
Wine cork Trivet
http://www.craftynest.com/2009/07/wine-cork-trivet/?utm_source=Craftynest+newsletter&utm_campaign=75adf2974e-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email

Cottage Chic shade
http://www.homeenvy.com/db/0/1080.html

How to make a tassel tutorial
http://betasseled.blogspot.com/2008/08/tassel-tutorial.html

Personalized pencil topper
http://crafttutorials.net/

Wall paper wipe off board
http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/07/wallpaper-wipe-off-board.html

How to make matchbook shrines
http://www.freewebs.com/agnestheredtutorials/shrines.htm

Poopy Clutch tutorial * cute shower gift
http://melissaesplin.com/home/2008/06/poopy-clutch/

Stay Crafty !
Have a blessed day and remember to be a blessing !

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Ninja Tacks

Ninja Tacks
Ninja Tacks are thumbtacks designed to give the illusion that throwing stars are embedded in a surface.
read more here:
http://chromoly.bigcartel.com/product/ninja-tacks

Quotes By~Cicero
“Every man can tell how many goats or sheep he possesses, but not how many friends.”

Facts
Groucho Marx was the oldest Academy Award winner - in 1973 he received a Honorary Award at the age of 83.
In 1925 a giant sequoia located in California's Kings Canyon National Park was named the nation's national Christmas tree. The tree is over 300 feet in height. In Pacific Grove there is a law on the books establishing a $500 fine for molesting butterflies.
In 1927, Edwin E. Perkins of Hastings invented the powered soft drink Kool-Aid.
Nebraska has more miles of river than any other state.
Tips
Stained Tub
Combine equal amounts of cream of tartar and baking soda with enough lemon juice to make a paste. Rub the mixture into the stain with your fingers or a soft cloth. Let sit for a half hour, then rinse well with water.
Hard-to-Remove Light Bulb
Press the center of a foot-long strip of duct tape onto the middle of the bulb. Fold each loose end in half so it sticks onto itself. Gripping each end between your thumb and index finger, give a counterclockwise twist to loosen the bulb.

Recipe
Avocado Orange Salad
Salad:

1 medium head Bibb lettuce1 small cucumber

1 avocado

11 ounce can mandarin oranges

2 Tablespoons diced green onionDressing:

½ teaspoon grated orange zest

¼ cup orange juice

½ cup salad oil

2 Tablespoons sugar

2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar

¼ teaspoon salt

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Tear lettuce into small pieces, slice cucumber thin, slice avocado. Toss all of salad ingredients together, or arrange on 4 salad plates. Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a blender and blend. Pour dressing over salad and toss.

Serves 4

Crafts & tutorials
How to make a bubbling urn
http://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/projects/water-urn/

How to make a boot Scraper
http://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/projects/boot-scraper/

Vintage Teapot cup & saucer pattern
http://tipnut.com/teapot-holder/

Sparkling stars Luminarias 1 gallon paint cans with pattern
http://www.lowescreativeideas.com/idea-library/projects/sparkling_stars_luminarias_0709.aspx

Knitting with twine pattern
http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/07/diy-project-kates-knitted-twine-dining-set.html

How to replace your Storm Door Screen
http://www.lowescreativeideas.com/idea-library/videos/Replace_Your_Storm_Door_Screen_0409.aspx?subscriber=1

How to build a dressing Bench
http://www.lowescreativeideas.com/idea-library/projects/dressing_bench_0709.aspx

How to sew a fabric postcard
http://www.burdastyle.com/howtos/show/1938#

Stay Crafty !
Have a blessed day and remember to be a blessing !

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

1909 Ford Model R

The year is 1909. One hundred years ago. What a difference a century makes! Here are some statistics for the Year 1909 :

The average life expectancy was 47 years.
Only 14 percent of the homes had a bathtub.
Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone.
There were only 8,000 cars and only 144 miles
Of paved roads.
The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph.
The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower!
The average wage in 1909 was 22 cents per hour..
The average worker made between $200 and $400 per year ..
A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year, A dentist $2,500 per year, a veterinarian between $1,500 and $4,000 per year, and a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year.
More than 95 percent of all births took place at HOME .
Ninety percent of all doctors had NO COLLEGE EDUCATION!

Quote by~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Write it on your heart that every day is the best day of the year.

Facts
Star Trek
Some of Doctor McCoy's medical instruments were salt shakers.
The transporter effect was glitter stirred in water and filmed upside down.
Spock’s first name is Edward.
Kirk never...ever...says "Beam me up Scotty."
Uhura’s first name is Nyota.

Tip
Homemade Carpet Freshener
Three quarters Cup of baking soda
one quarter Cup talcum powder
2 tablespoon of cornstartch
Mix together all above powders and then add a little of your favorite scent.
Sprinkle the powder over carpet and let it sit for 15 min.then vacuum.

Recipe
Make your own Ketchup
Blender Ketchup(Yields 9 pints)

24 lbs ripe tomatoes

2 lbs onions

1 lb sweet red peppers

1 lb sweet green peppers

9 cups vinegar (5%)

9 cups sugar

1/4 cup canning or pickling salt

3 tbsp dry mustard

1-1/2 tbsp ground red pepper

1-1/2 tbsp whole allspice

1-1/2 tbsp whole cloves

3 three-inch sticks of cinnamon

1. Wash tomatoes and dip in boiling water for 30 to 60 seconds or until skins split. Then dip in cold water, slip off skins, core, and quarter. Remove seeds from peppers and slice into strips. Peel and quarter onions. Blend tomatoes, peppers, and onions at high speed for 5 seconds in electric blender.

2. Pour into a 3- to 4-gallon stock pot or large kettle and heat. Boil gently for 60 minutes, stirring frequently.

3. Add vinegar, sugar, salt, and a spice bag containing dry mustard, red pepper, and other spices. Continue boiling and stirring until volume is reduced one-half and ketchup rounds up on a spoon with no separation of liquid and solids.

4. Remove spice bag and fill jars, leaving 1/8-inch headspace. Adjust lids and process jars in boiling water bath. Process pint jars for 15 minutes at an elevation of sea level to 1,000 feet, 20 minutes from 1,000 to 6,000 feet and 25 minutes above 6,000 feet.
http://www.seasonalchef.com/recipe0905e.htm

Crafts & Tutorials
How to make spa slippers
http://www.craftynest.com/2009/02/old-flip-flops-bath-towel-slippers/

Turn an old T-Shirt into gather neck top
http://www.burdastyle.com/howtos/show/1943#

Make these decoupage bangles with recycled papers.
http://onepearlbutton.blogspot.com/2008/09/reasons-to-celebrate.html

Do this before school starts for kids paper covered pens tutorial
http://onepearlbutton.blogspot.com/2008/11/paper-covered-pen-tutorial.html

Recycled Crochet Hook Holders
http://ladywillowtreehouse.wordpress.com/2009/05/20/recycled-crochet-hook-holder/

How to make neck coolers
http://thesmallobject.com/stenopad/wordpress/?p=2509

Ceiling fan refashion tutorial
http://angelapea.blogspot.com/2009/07/ceiling-fan-makeover-tutorial.html

Doorstop tutorial square* cute idea
http://wipster.blogspot.com/2009/06/doorstop-tutorial.html

How to make your own sun jar
http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/how-to/how-to-make-your-own-sun-jar-and-save-money-089236

Stay Crafty !
Have a blessed day and remember to be a blessing !

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Vintage Audi and a modern car racing into the sky.

Vintage Audi and a modern car racing into the sky.
Designer Gerry Judah created a 32 metre-high sculpture for Audi at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex, England
Read more here:
http://www.dezeen.com/2009/07/07/audi-sculpture-by-gerry-judah/#more-33965
Quote by~Jacques Maritain
Gratitude is the most exquisite form of Courtesy.

Facts
Celtic warriors sometimes fought their battles naked, their bodies dyed blue from head to toe.
The destruction of the Berlin Wall began when private citizens began to demolish entire sections of the Wall without interference from government officials on November 9, 1989.
Ukrainian monk, Dionysius Exiguus, created the modern day Christian calendar.
It is estimated that by the end of 2000, there has been 142,600 tonnes of gold mined in the world. In 1693, the postage rate of a letter was determined by how much light went through the letter. The less the light went through the letter the more expensive the rate would be. This technique was referred to as candling.
Tips
Wash and reuse cloth napkins and microfiber towels to save on these daily necessities. We save money and create less garbage that would otherwise make its way to a landfill.
Replace one evening meal with breakfast foods so you can stretch expensive meat and protein options across the week.
To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on the area And you will experience instant relief.

Recipe
Baked Mini Corn Dogs
http://everybodylikessandwiches.blogspot.com/

1 c cornmeal
1 c flour
2 T brown sugar
1 T chili powder
1/2 t cayenne pepper
1 1/2 t baking powder
1/2 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
1 1/4 c milk (feel free to use almond/soy/rice milk)
1 egg
1 T canola oil
4-8 hot dogs, cut in half (use tofu or veggie dogs, if you like)
8-16 lollypop sticks
Preheat oven to 400F.
In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a smaller bowl, mix together the milk, egg and canola oil. Pour the wet into the dry and mix gently with a fork.Cut your hot dogs in half (mini-dogs not skinny-dogs) and pierce each half with a stick. Dredge each half into the cornmeal batter and place onto a silpat-covered cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until the batter becomes golden brown.

Crafts & tutorials
Shirt sleeves to yoga capris
http://www.luvinthemommyhood.com/2009/05/shirt-sleeves-to-yoga-capris-tutorial.html

How to make clothespin cake toppers
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/47412/how-to-make-a-clothespin-cake-topper

How to make lacy Hairpins
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/47483/how-to-make-lacy-hairpins

How to make a Celebration Candle
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/47315/how-to-make-a-celebration-candle

How to make paper Ornaments
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/8586/how-to-make-paper-ornaments

Paper Weaving
http://www.papergoods.com/paper_weaving.shtml

Make vintage button kitchen curtains Cute idea*
http://westcoastcrafty.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/make-it-vintage-button-kitchen-curtains/

How to insert a crocheted lace band
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/7550/how-to-insert-a-crocheted-lace-band-into-a-hand-towel

Making Paper containers
http://www.papergoods.com/naturalcontainermaking.shtml

How to make wall fork hooks
http://www.instructables.com/id/Fork_Wall_Hooks/

Stay Crafty !
Have a blessed day and remember to be a blessing !

Monday, July 6, 2009

The Enchanting Solar-powered Night Garden

The Enchanting Solar-powered Night Garden, at the 1st “Light in Jerusalem Festival” (June 10-16, 2009) at Gan Habonim (Migdal David, Jerusalem Citadel)The enchanting Night Garden and to take a stroll among its flowers, immersing yourself in a sensual delight of magical light, bright sounds and fragrant aromas…Powered entirely by solar energy, the flowers are charged by sunlight during the day; and illuminated through energy-saving LED lights, at night. Please see and hear this enchanting garden :
http://www.oge-gallery.com/?p=206

Quote by~Henry Ward Beecher
Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.

Facts
translated the Italian "antipasto" as "before the pasta," its literal meaning is "before the meal."The the first ever televised murder case appeared on TV in 1955, Dec. 5
The first umbrellas were used in Windsor Connecticut, 1740
Their are only two types of pig: American and European .
Those stars and colours you see when you close and rub your eyes are called phosphenes .

Tips
WD-40
Keeps pigeons off the balcony they hate the smell.
Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
read more here:
http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977090165

Recipe
Choco P nutty bars
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Choco-P-Nutty-Bars/Detail.aspx
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate morsels

2/3 cup peanut butter

6 cups KELLOGG'S® RICE KRISPIES® Cereal

3 cups miniature marshmallows

DIRECTIONS

In large saucepan, melt chocolate morsels and peanut butter over low heat; stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal and marshmallows. Using buttered spatula or waxed paper, press mixture evenly into 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray. Chill in refrigerator about 45 minutes. Cut into 18 bars. Serve by inserting plastic or wooden stick into each bar. FOOTNOTESMICROWAVE DIRECTIONS In large microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate morsels and peanut butter at MEDIUM power for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Add remaining ingredients. Stirring until well coated. Follow step 2 above.

Crafts & tutorials
How to make bee wax candles
http://www.how-to-arts-and-crafts.com/bees-wax-candles.html

Framed Doilies
http://www.craftynest.com/2008/07/framed-doilies/

Hemp pendant lamps
http://www.craftynest.com/2009/03/hemp-pendant-lamps/

Easy sand candles
http://www.marthastewart.com/good-things/easy-sand-candles?lnc=2ede906fea6fe010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&rsc=taxonomylist_holiday_fourth-of-july-crafts

Bandanna Clothing
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/bandana-clothing-crafts?rsc=related

Button Shirt to toddler dress
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=170402.0

Two sided burp cloth Tutorial
http://createstudio.blogspot.com/2009/06/two-sided-burp-cloth-tutorial.html

Drawstring backpack & matching swim beach towel tutorial
http://theidearoom.blogspot.com/2009/05/drawstring-backpack-and-matching.html

Stay Crafty !
Have a blessed day and remember to be a blessing !

Friday, July 3, 2009

Have a happy 4th July

Have a happy 4th July!

See you all 5th enjoy your day with your family!

Quote By~Burton Hills
"Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life." -

Facts
The waffle was invented iron August 24, 1869 Most toilets flush in E flat 2,000 pounds of space dust and other space debris fall on the Earth every day Each month, there is at least one report of UFOs from each province of Canada The average person will drink 8,000 gallons of water during their lifetime. The average housefly lives for one month
Tips
Grease Stains on your carpet
Shake some cornstarch over the grease stain and let
ot set there overnight or least 8hrs.Then vacuum.
Scuff marks on vinyl luggage ,try rubbing lemon
extract over the area.

Recipe
Garden Vegetable Packet
1sheet (18x24-inches) Aluminum Foil

3cups broccoli florets

2cups cauliflower florets

1/2medium red bell pepper, cut in 1–inch pieces

1teaspoon dried basil

1/2teaspoon salt

1/8teaspoon pepper

2 ice cubes

PREHEAT oven to 450°F