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Saturday, March 7, 2009

Gothic Arch theme Fastasy

Peanut FairyDark Maiden

Garden Fairy
Fantasy
Gothic Arch
http://gothicarches.ning.com/
theme is is "Fantasy"....envision maidens, dragons, fairies and stardust by our hostess
Lynn Stevens
Her website
http://craftandwaffle.blogspot.com/
"Fastasy is an exercise Bicycle for the mind.It might not taken you anywhere,
But it tones up the muscles that can.
Of couse,I could be wrong."

Underwater Harvesting



Many lakes around the world stand sprawling underwater forests.
Underwater Harvesting
Read and see more here
http://tritonlogging.com/engineering.html

Quote by ~Pablo Picasso
Are we the paint what's on the face,What's inside the face
or what's behihd it?

Facts Pablo Picasso
Pablo Picasso was born on October 25, 1881, in the city of Malaga in Spain.
According to his mother, his first words were ‘piz piz’, which meant pencil in Spanish.
During World War II, Picasso who resided in Paris then was banned from exhibiting his art as his art forms did not confirm to the Nazi views on art.
Paintings rendered in shades of blue and green characterize the Blue Period of Pablo Picasso's works. A stark use of color, gloom and blindness were some of the features of Picasso's paintings of the Blue period. The Rose Period bore paintings rendered in cheerful colors like pink and orange. Many of his paintings of the Rose period depicted his warm relationship with Fernande Olivier. Picasso's paintings of the African-influenced period show an influence of the African artifacts. Cubism reflects the use of monochrome brownish and neutral colors.

Tips
Wax on your dust pan. The dirt,dust bunnies will slid right off.
Lubricate Measuring Cups and Spoons. Rub or spray olive oil on your measuring tools for easy clean-up of sticky substances like honey, grain mustards, and sugar syrups,.
Shoe polish. Rub down your shoes with just a spray of olive oil to maintain their shine.Cure diaper rash. Gently wipe on olive oil to your baby’s bottom to help with the irritation of diaper rash.
Remove paint from your skin. Rub on olive oil onto messy hand and arms (or faces) and allow the oil to soak into the skin for five minutes, then rinse with soap and water.


Recipe
Chinese Fried Rice
Ingredients
2 oz Pork, chopped or cut into 2 inch strips
1/2 cup Fresh or frozen peas (if peas are fresh, chill first)
1 tsp Salt
2 tbsp soy sauce
4 tbsp Oil, preferably peanut
2 Eggs; lightly beaten
2 cup Long-Grain Rice, cooked, preferable day old
4 oz Fresh Bean sprouts
Directions
1. Heat wok or a dry skillet, when pan starts smoking, spread peanut oil into pan.
2. Add beaten eggs, cook, stirring constantly. Remove from wok and set aside.
3. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of oil from the wok.
4. Add rice, pork and peas and stir-fry for about 2 minutes.
5. Pour in soy sauce, stir-fry for another minute.6. Return the cooked eggs to the wok.
Stir-fry just until eggs are re-heated, about 1 minute.Serves 4
Note: Although freshly cooked rice can be used, day-old rice gives a much better dish. Fresh rice will produce a somewhat sticky, lumpy fried rice.
http://www.chineserecipes.itsallgud.com/fried-rice.html

Crafts & tutorials
Grow some upside down Tomatoes
http://www.minifarmhomestead.com/gardening/tomato.htm

Woven button Coasters tutorial
http://pimpstitch.typepad.com/blog/2009/03/tutorial-woven-button-coasters.html

These buckets are decorated with children's book illustrations and pom-pom trim.
For easter too!
http://kiddley.com/2007/02/13/valentines-buckets/

Stumpwork Snail Tutorial
http://blog.theflossbox.com/?page_id=1356

Cross stitch free patterns
http://blog.theflossbox.com/?page_id=4

Egg Bouquet
http://www.craftown.com/easter/craft11.htm

Hankie bunnies
http://www.craftown.com/easter/craft5.htm

Enjoy your day,Lord Bless you!

Friday, March 6, 2009

Shade Balls

Shade Balls
Image from Irfan Khan/LAT

LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) began covering the Ivanhoe Reservoir this morning with floating black plastic balls known as Shade Balls. At a brief ceremony, Los Angeles City Councilmember Tom LaBonge joined LADWP CEO & General Manager David Nahai and Department personnel on-site to toss the first Shade Balls into the reservoir. Thereafter, LADWP crews opened bales of the remaining 400,000 balls and released them en masse into the reservoir.
Said Mr. Nahai, "These balls will shade the water's surface, helping to prevent a sunlight-triggered chemical reaction with the treated water, thereby ensuring its safety. Nothing tops water quality on our priority list. We are on the record with this priority and we will stop at nothing to ensure our water is safe."
To read more about this picture:
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/06/water-plastic-balls.php


Quote by~Helen Killer
"Life is either a daring adventure
or nothing."

Facts
There are as many hairs per square inch on your body as a chimpanzee.
Earwax production is necessary for good ear health.
Koalas and primates are the only animals with unique fingerprints.
Right-handed people live, on average, nine years longer than left-handed people do.
The indentation in the middle of the area between the nose and the upper lip has a name. It is called the philtrum.

Tips
Some other uses for cotton swabs
Instead of bring a bulky perfume bottle, can spray perfume on the tips of a few cotton swabs and seal them in a ziplock bag. The scent stored by the swabs lasts for several hours, or even for the entire day, depending on your perfume’s concentration.
A stuck zipper Apply some olive oil on the swab’s tips then rub them on your zipper’s teeth. After awhile, your zipper will loosen. Align the teeth properly to finally fix things.
Key board cleaner dip swab in a vingar-water solotion then use it
to clean your keyboard's every crevice.

RecipeCrock
Pot Enchiladas
1 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 can chopped chilies (4½ oz.)
1 can mild enchilada sauce
1 can golden mushroom soup (10½ oz.)
1 can cheddar cheese soup (10½ oz.)
1 can cream of mushroom soup (10½ oz.)
1 can cream of celery soup (10½ oz.)
1 pkg. Doritos chips

Brown ground beef and chopped onion, pour off grease. put all ingredients in crock pot except Doritos chips. Mix and cook on low 4 to 6 hours. Last 15 minutes before serving, add Doritos and stir.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Award Kreativ Blogger


Thanks to a faithful blog follower I have recieved an award. The award?
Kreativ Blogger
Thanks you http://shannonmakesstuff.blogspot.com/
Here are the award rules: List 7 things that you love and then pass the award on to 7 bloggers you love! Be sure to tag them and let them know they have won! You can copy the picture of the award and put it on your sideboard letting the whole world know.....you are KREATIV!
Seven things I love:
1. family
2 .The lord
3 . Wlak in the rain
4. Chocolate
5 . Spring, the crisp air, the slight breeze, the warm sun
6 . Crafting and Creating
7 . Blogging
And
the award goes to:

Pink Bottlenose Dolphine


Pink Bottlenose Dolphine

The world's only pink Bottlenose dolphin which was discovered in an inland lake in Louisiana, USA, has become such an attraction that conservationists have warned tourists to leave it alone. Read more here:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/4927224/Pink-dolphin-appears-in-US-lake.html

Quote by~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Earth laughs in flowers.

Facts
The Boston University Bridge is one of the few places in the world where a boat can sail under a train driving under a car driving under an airplane. Montpeiler, Vermont is the only US state capital without a McDonald's. No word in the English language rhymes with orange, month, silver or purple.
The first Ford cars had Dodge engines. Michael Jordan makes more money from Nike annually than all of the Nike factory workers in Malaysia combined.

Tips
Grease spots disappear
Get rid of ugly grease and oil spots in your driveway or on your garage floor. Simply cover them with cat litter. If the spots are fresh, the litter will soak up most of the oil right away. To remove old stains, pour some paint thinner on the stain before tossing on the cat litter. Wait 12 hours and then sweep clean.
Freshen old books
You can rejuvenate old books that smell musty by sealing them overnight in a can with clean cat litter.

Recipe
TACO SEASONING MIX
2 tsp. instant minced onion
1 tsp. salt1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. instant minced garlic
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until evenly distributed.
Spoon mixture onto a 6-inch square of aluminum foil and fold to make airtight. Label. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 months. Makes 1 package (about 2 tablespoons). To make additional packages, increase ingredient amounts proportionately.

Craft & Tutorials
Knit a Shamrock Hat & more
http://www.polarknit.com/itoolkit.asp?pg=HATS/TOQUES

Wire Wrapping a cabochon Pendant Tutorial
http://www.tumbleweedglass.com/cab.html

Sew Simple curtain Tutorial
http://craftyourselfrich.blogspot.com/2008/08/simple-curtain-tutorial.html

How to add Beads to Fabic tuorial
http://craftyourselfrich.blogspot.com/search/label/tutorial

Celtic Twist Earrings
http://www.beadingdaily.com/blogs/projects/archive/2009/02/20/celtic-twist-earrings.aspx

Beach bag Tutorial
http://www.filminthefridge.com/2009/02/28/getting-ready-for-summer-a-beach-bag-tutorial/

Make your own shrink art buttons
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/42355/how-to-make-your-own-shrink-art-buttons

Enjoy your day, Lord Bless you!

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Police in Mexico find private zoo at drug cartel's party house


Police in Mexico find private zoo at drug cartel's party house - from panthers to albino tigers to lions ~ they certainly looked like they were living a luxurious lifestyle... check out the slideshow
Check out more here:

Quote by~Louisa May Alcott
"Far away in the sunshine are my highest inspiration.
I may not reach them, but i can look up and see the beauty,
Believe in them and try to follow where they lead."

Fact
Eggplant is a big favorite in many areas of the South. Thomas Jefferson, who experimented with many varieties of plants in his Virginia garden, is credited with the introduction of eggplant to North America. Of Asian origin, the early varieties were very bitter to the taste, but cultivation and crossbreeding have greatly improved the flavor.

Tip
Use baby wipes to clean the scuff marksOff Children's shoes.
Home made Oxiclean recipe
Mix 1 cup hot water
1/2 cup baking soda
1/2 cup Hydrogen peroxide
Soak the clothing in it for 20 to overnight ,wash as usual.

Recipe
Eggplant RollUps
http://southernfood.about.com/od/eggplantrecipes/r/bl30607u.htm
Ingredients:
1 large eggplant, peeled
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons milk
1 cup soft bread crumbs
2 to 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried leaf basil, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef
1 jar (16 ounces) spaghetti sauce
Preparation:
In a Dutch oven or large, deep skillet, bring salted water to a boil for eggplant. Cut eggplant lengthwise into about 12 1/4-inch slices. Boil in salted water for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain well on paper towels. In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, bread crumbs, cheese, and seasonings. Add 1 pound of the ground beef; mix well. Divide into 12 portions. Place a portion on each eggplant slice; roll up. Place in a large baking pan, seam side down. Brown remaining ground beef; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce. Spoon meat sauce over roll-ups. Cover pan and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 30 to 40 minutes longer. SErve over spaghetti or with a tossed salad.Eggplant rolls serve 6.

Crafts and Tutorials
How to build a drawbrige"Murphy Table"
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/boston/february-jumpstart-2009-entries/how-to-build-a-drawbridge-countertop-jasons-february-jumpstart-project-2009-076256

How make Kitchen storge with wine crates
http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/february-jumpstart-2009-entries/how-to-make-kitchen-storage-with-wine-crates-daniels-february-jumpstart-project-2009-077062

How to make a Faux Zebra Hide
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/february-jumpstart-2009-entries/how-to-make-a-faux-zebra-hide-bromeliads-february-jumpstart-project-2009-076213

Make your own Kaleido Photo printable
http://foldplay.com/foldplay.action

How make a duct tape pet food tray
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/42008/how-to-make-a-pet-food-tray-embellished-with-duct-tape

How make a hot dog draft Stop For door
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/41339/how-to-make-a-hot-dog-draft-stop-for-your-front-door

How to make a kitty litter rug
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/41957/how-to-make-a-kitty-litter-rug

Shank Button earrings Tutorial
http://coffee-pot-people.blogspot.com/2009/01/shank-button-earrings-small-tutorial.html

Enjoy your day! Lord Bless you!

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

1 +1+ =





1+1= by Frédérique Daubal
1+1 (LoveMe Before, LoveMe After) is a set of two pyjamas for her and him, 100% cotton with very fine digital printing of two human bodies. One set presents a couple together, the other a couple separated. Frédérique Daubal develops here a graphic play between textile and the body, between emotion and object. A subtle game on the image we have of ourselves and the couple we live (or not) in. Frédérique Daubal is a multidisciplinary designer, focusing on graphics and textiles. She lives and works in Paris, France.
http://www.daubal.com/25047/1_1.html?m_op=23031-25047&m_is=1
Quote by~Doug Larson
"Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of Slush."

Facts
The winter of 1932 was so cold that Niagara Falls froze completely solid.There are two words in the English language that have all five vowels in order: "abstemious" and "facetious."There's no Betty Rubble in the Flintstones Chewable Vitamins.February 1865 is the only month in recorded history not to have a full moon. If you try to suppress a sneeze, you can rupture a blood vessel in your head or neck and die.

Tips
Make your own wrinkle releaser
Pour one teaspooon of liquid fabric softener and one cup of water (distilled, preferably) into a spray bottle with a nozzle that can produce a fine mist, shake it up, and, just as with the commercial stuff, apply it to a small patch first to make sure it won't stain or discolor.
Recipe
Coffee Shortbread cookies
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Coffee-Shortbread/Detail.aspx
INGREDIENTS
1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
1/2 cup vanilla or white chips, melted
DIRECTIONS
In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugars and coffee granules. Gradually beat in flour and salt. On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-in. to 3-in. cookie cutters. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 300 degrees F for 20-22 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. Drizzle with melted chips.

Crafts and Tutorials
Free Printables Posted on HappyBird's Crafting Haven
free baggie toppers on my site, along with instructions! Gingerbread Coffee and Fishers of Men. Check it out:
http://www.happybirdscraftinghaven.com/

Knit how to attach I cord tutorial
http://www.purlbee.com/attached-i-cord-tutorial/

Sewing a best bunny pattern tutorial
http://www.purlbee.com/best-bunnies/

Herringbone Hankershiefs tutorial
http://www.purlbee.com/herringbone-handkerchiefs/

Bird Ornaments tutorial
http://www.purlbee.com/sewn-bird-ornaments/

Bunny Hat & Paw Mittens
http://www.purlbee.com/bunny-hat-and-paw-mittens/

Wabbit Tutorial
http://yoonie-at-home.blogspot.com/2007/04/yoonies-wabbit-tutorial.html

Childs Tee pee tent* to cute
http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=525

Enjoy your day! Lord Bless you!

Monday, March 2, 2009

60 Bags



60BAGs are biodegradable carrier bags

made out of flax-viscose non-woven fabric. It is a Polish made, scientifically developed and patented material. The flax-viscose fabric is produced with flax fiber industrial waste, which means it doesn’t exploit any natural resources and minimizes the production energy use. This highly innovative technology makes the bags naturally decompose in about 60 days after being discarded by the user. The bags can be composted or safely burnt, which means they don’t require expensive recycling processes. They are the perfect natural answer to the environment’s needs.
Read more here
http://www.60bag.com/


"The March wind roarsLike a lion in the sky,And makes us shiverAs he passes by.
When winds are soft,And the days are warm and clear,Just like a gentle lamb,Then spring is here."- Author Unknown


Quote by~Jack Benny
"Age is strictly a case of mind over matter.
If you don't mind,it doesnt matter."

Facts
The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV was Fred and Wilma Flintstone. Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hear better. Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair. Many years ago in England, pub frequenters had a whistle baked into the rim, or handle, of their ceramic cups. When they needed a refill, they used the whistle to get some service. "Wet your whistle" is the phrase inspired by this practice. Remember amateurs built the ark - Professionals built the Titanic.

Tips
How to control weeds
http://www.ronhazelton.com/projects/scotts-lawn-care.htm

Recipe
CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE
10 graham crackers, crushed
2 tbsp. sugar
1/3 c. butter
Cool Whip
3 c. cold milkChocolate instant Jello pudding and pie filling
Hershey's chocolate candy bar

In pie dish melt 1/3 cup butter in microwave. Add crushed graham crackers and 2 tablespoons sugar. Press to bottom of pie dish with back of spoon.Mix chocolate pudding by following directions on back of pudding box. Put chocolate pudding in pie shell. Refrigerate 1 hour. Top with Cool layer and grated Hershey's candy bar.
http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1737,149190-226195,00.html

Sunday, March 1, 2009