Art of tree Trunks

Tree trunk art

a collection of various tree trunks close up

http://ichatburn.co.uk/treetrunks.htm

Quote By~Unknown
It’s funny that those things your kids did that got on your nerves
seem so cute when your grandchildren do them

Facts
On average, a movie makes about 5 times more from its video sales than ticket takings!
By the age of 60, most people have lost 50% of their taste buds.
The great warrior Ghengis Khan died in bed while having sex.
85% of men don't use the slit in their underwear.
A bird 'chews' with its stomach.

Tips
Tenderize away hard-to-remove perspiration stains. Before you wash that sweat-stained sweatshirt (or any other perspiration-stained garment) dampen the stain and then sprinkle some meat tenderizer on it. Then just wash as usual.

Use a dry cotton ball to pick up little broken glass pieces of glass- the fibers catch ones you can't see!

Recipe
Painted Desert Chili

Mix in a JarLayer in a 1-quart jar:

1/4 cup dried parsley

2 tablespoons granulated garlic

2 tablespoons taco seasoning

2 tablespoons dried onion flakes

2 tablespoons taco seasoning

2 tablespoons cumin

2 tablespoons paprika

2 tablespoons white cornmeal

2 tablespoons taco seasoning

2 tablespoons granulated garlic

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 tablespoons dried parsley

1 cup dried pinto beans

1/4 cup small dried white beans

1/4 cup small dried black beans

Approximately 1 cup dried kidney beans

The ingredients are layered, like sand art.

Don’t worry about getting the layers even. The desert effect comes from the rippled appearance of the spices. One tip is to carefully add each seasoning along the edges of the jar, then fill in the middle of the layer. This way all of the beautiful colors show along all of the edges.

On card
Pour contents of jar into 12-quart pot.Add: 1 medium diced onion 4 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes 1 large can of tomato paste 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/2 cup brown sugar 49 ounces tomato juice 2 pounds ground beef or turkey, browned

Fill remainder of the pot with water. Bring to boil. Let simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Crafts & Tutorials
How to make tree limb coasters
http://www.curbly.com/ModHomeEcTeacher/posts/6516-how-to-make-tree-limb-coasters

How to make a bubble wrap screen
http://www.curbly.com/Shari/posts/6546-bubble-wrap-screen

Decoupage Key holder
http://www.curbly.com/Chrisjob/posts/6579-diy-decoupage-key-organizer

Picnic Bag Tutorial & pattern
http://sewtakeahike.typepad.com/sewtakeahike/2007/11/gift-bag-sket.html

kitchen scrubber Tutorial
http://sewtakeahike.typepad.com/sewtakeahike/2007/08/kitchen-scrubby.html

Bird Feeder * looks great too
http://allysonhill.typepad.com/allyson_hill/2009/02/the-great-backyard-bird-count.html

How to make Boxes from recycled greeting cards
http://lennydavinci.blogspot.com/2008/07/how-to-boxes-from-recycled-greeting.html

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