Summer Goldfinch

Summer Goldfinch

Goldfinches with their pretty song and lemony yellow plumage are a welcome addition to any feeding area. At least one of the three species can be found in most areas of the U.S. and they're easy to attract to your yard. And goldfinches are social birds. Once you've attracted one or two, chances are that soon you'll have all their friends at your feeders, brightening up your yard.

Quote by~Robert Ingersoll
Give to every human being every right that you claim
for yourself.

Facts
Ancient Egyptians slept on pillows made of stone.
Pierce Brosnan once worked with the circus as a fire eater!
It's against the law to pawn your dentures in Las Vegas.
Some ribbon worms will eat themselves if they can't find any food.
The blesbok, a South African antelope, is almost the same color as grapejuice.

Tips
Uses for Olive oil
stuck zipper. Use a cotton swab to apply olive oil to the teeth of a zipper, then gently ease the tab down.

Shine stainless steel and brass. Rub a bit of olive oil on a clean rag to prevent streaks, corrosion, and tarnish
DIY Lip balm. Mix olive oil and melted beeswax in a 1:1 ratio, with an essential oil for fragrance, and say goodbye to dry and chapped lips.For more read here please:
http://www.curbly.com/Chrisjob/posts/1799-25-alternative-uses-for-olive-oil

Recipe
http://www.rvusa.com/rvrecipes_view.asp?id=311
7-Eleven's Slurpee
2 cup(s) CLUB SODA; Cold.

1/2 cup(s) SUGAR

1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon(s) CHERRY FLAVORED UNSWEETENED KOOL-AID

1/2 teaspoon(s) CHERRY EXTRACT

2 1/2 cup(s) CRUSHED ICE

DIRECTIONS

Pour 1 cup of the club soda into a blender.Add the sugar, Kool-Aid and cherry extract.Blend this until all of the sugar is dissolved.Add the crushed ice and blend on high speed until the drink is a slushy, smooth consistency, with no remaining chunks of ice.Add the remaining 1 cup club soda and blend briefly until mixed.If necessary, put the blender into your freezer for 1/2 hour.This will help thicken it up.After 1/2 hour remove blender from your freezer and again blend briefly to mix.Makes one 32 ounce drink

Crafts & Tutorials
*Cute fathers Day card tutorial
http://www.chroniclebooks.com/blog/?p=3130

Beach bag towel tutorial
http://www.chezlin.com/2008/04/oldie-but-goldie-towel-pool-bag/#more-10

Cassette tape wallet
http://www.chezlin.com/2008/04/cassette-tape-tutorial/#more-16

How to make a Paper bead cuff bracelet
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=0906d61a28fc79c79cc70de11071d42b&topic=308040.0

Shrink art Tutorial
http://bloggedy-blog-blog-saucy.blogspot.com/2009/02/you-asked-for-it-shrink-art-tutorial.html

How to make finger puppets with Crankbunny
http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-make-a-paper-finger-puppet-with-crankbunny-4092/

Make a card board cat Chaise
http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/catchaise

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

Nubrella is no ordinary umbrella: it can be easily strap on your shoulder so that you do not need to hold it with your hand. It stops rain, wind, snow and extreme cold-- and keeps your head, face and shoulders drier than ever.
Read more here:
http://www.nubrella.com/

Quote by~Shakespeare
Better a witty fool than
a foolish wit.

Facts
Under extreme stress, some octopuses will eat their own arms.
Black bears are not always black. They can be brown, cinnamon, yellow, and sometimes white.
Mel Gibson has a horseshoe kidney (two kidneys fused into one)!
If a surgeon in Ancient Egypt lost a patient while performing an operation, his hands were cut off.
Months that begin on a Sunday will always have a 'Friday the 13th'.

Tips
How to re upholster a pair of sneakers
http://www.curbly.com/DIY-Maven/posts/6715-how-to-re-upholster-a-pair-of-sneakers

For a cheap formula for cleaning copper, just make a thick paste of lemon juice and salt.

Recipe
Chicken fingers
Ingredients
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves

1 egg, slightly beaten

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon prepared mustard

2 cups cornflakes, finely crushed

Dash of black pepper
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Cut chicken into 3-by-3/4-inch strips. In a shallow dish, combine egg, honey, and mustard. In another dish, stir together cornflake crumbs and pepper.
2. Dip chicken strips into the egg mixture; roll in crumb mixture to coat. Arrange chicken strips on an ungreased baking sheet.
3. Bake about 12 minutes, or until outsides are golden and chicken is no longer pink.
Healthy Dipping sauces
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/quick-recipes/lunch/lighten-up-healthy-chicken-fingers-recipe/

Crafts & Tutorials
Big board out of cork amoeba shaped
http://photojojo.com/content/diy/cork-board-photo-frame/

Tutorial Macrame bracelet or necklace
http://www.threadbanger.com/post/1086/simple-macrame-bracelet-or-necklace

How to make boxers from old pillowcases* good for fathers day
http://www.threadbanger.com/post/5657/how-to-make-boxers-from-old-pillowcases

Embroidery pears and dishes download
http://tipnut.com/pears-dishes/

T-Shirt sling backpack tutorial
http://brassyapple.blogspot.com/2009/06/crafty-summer-series-t-shirt-results.html

How make candy box purses
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/05/how-to_candy_box_purses.html

How to make a pillow from a t-shirt pillow
http://www.inspiremecrafts.com/inspireme_crafts/2009/06/gotta-make-it-tshirt-pillow-.html

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

Famous Paintings in Vegetables

Famous Paintings recreated in vegetables
Artist meet vegetable artist Ju Duoqi's work
The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Pickled Cabbage

Napoleon on Potatoes
The Raft of the Lotus Roots
More on his site:
http://www.parisbeijingphotogallery.com/main/juduoqiworks.asp

Quote by~Abraham Lincoln
All my life I have tried to pluck a thistle and plant a flower wherever the flower would grow in thought and mind.

Facts
A million dollars' worth of $100 bills weighs only 22 pounds!
Up to the age of six or seven months a child can breathe and swallow at the same time. An adult cannot do this.
Blue eyes are the most sensitive to light, dark brown the least sensitive.
If you cut off a snail's eye, it will grow a new one.
If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days, you would have produced enough sound energy to heat one cup of coffee.

Tips
Garbage Disposal
Dropping some ice in your disposal once in a while (it sharpens the blades).
For better results, make special ice cubes from pure lemon juice or vinegar or alternate with cleanser (label them in your freezer!). Be sure to run cold water at the same time.
Read More:
http://www.wikihow.com/Maintain-a-Garbage-Disposal

Recipe
http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/cool-n-easy-strawberry-53372.aspx?cm_mmc=eml-_-rbe-_-easy_prties_prcd_rght-_-NA
Strawberry pie
2 cups fresh strawberries, divided

2/3 cup boiling water

1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin

ice cubes 1/2 cup cold water

1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping,

thawed 1 ready-to-use reduced-fat graham cracker crumb crust (6 oz.) Make It!SLICE 1 cup strawberries; refrigerate for later use. Chop remaining berries; set side. Add boiling water to gelatin mix; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add enough ice to cold water to make 1 cup. Add to gelatin; stir until slightly thickened. Remove any unmelted ice. WHISK in COOL WHIP. Stir in chopped berries. Refrigerate 20 to 30 min. or until mixture is very thick and will mound. Spoon into crust. REFRIGERATE 6 hours or until firm. Top with sliced berries.

Crafts & Tutorials
How to make a umbrella caddy
http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/06/diy-project-umbrella-caddy.html

Cd case,paper coaster & trivets tutorial
http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/05/diy-project-kates-pretty-paper-coastertrivets.html#more-23105

How to make a chair out of wooden crutches
http://www.instructables.com/id/Crutch-Chair/

Stool made from bike parts & Crutches
http://www.instructables.com/id/Stool-made-from-bike-parts-and-crutches/

How to make Scuffs* be nice gift anytime
http://www.everythingsewing.net/scuffs.htm

How to make Rain Poncho out of shower Curtain
http://www.threadbanger.com/post/7884/how-to-make-a-rain-poncho-out-of-a-shower-curtain

How to make a tuxedo bib
http://www.threadbanger.com/post/10940/how-to-make-a-tuxedo-bib

How to make a napkin skirt
http://amazingmae.blogspot.com/2009/03/napkin-skirt-now-doesnt-that-sound.html

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

Fork Art

Fork art

Each and every piece of this fork art is constructed from stainless steel forks.Via: fork-art.com

Can see more here:

http://fork-art.com/

Quote by~DrSeuss
Say what you mean and act how you feel,because those who matter don't mind,and those who mind don't matter.

Facts
A cesium atom in an atomic clock beats over nine billion times a second.
Bamboo plants can grow up to 36 inches in a day.
7-11 sells 10,000 pots of coffee an hour, every hour, every day.
Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
The Saguaro Cactus, found in South-western United States does NOT grow branches until it is 75 years old.

Tips
For non- sticking grill when cooking outdoors.Try Spraying the grill
with non stick cooking spray ,or cut a potato in half and using the cut
side to wipe the grill. The juice from potato will precnt meat from
sticking.

Recipe
Cajun Oven Fried Potatoes
http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Cajun-oven-fried-potatoes
4 large white potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 ground white pepper
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
5 Tablespoons oil, divided

Peel and cut the potatoes into wedges. Place cut wedges into a bowl of hot water to soak. Allow to soak for 10 minutes or more.

In a bowl, combine the salt, peppers, onion and
garlic powders, cumin and cayenne pepper.

Oil the baking pan with 4 Tablespoons of oil. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the oil.

Drain the potato wedges thoroughly and pat dry. Toss with the remaining tablespoon of oil to coat each wedge in a thin layer of oil.

Spread the potatoes onto the baking pan in a single layer.

Bake until the bottom of the potatoes are golden brown about 25 - 30 minutes.

Using a metal spatula, flip the potatoes over. Continue baking until the remaining side is also golden brown.

Drain fries on paper towels and serve.


Crafts & Tutorials
How to make an bench from concrete piers
http://readymade.com/projects/article/concrete_jungle?sssdmh=dm17.382034&esrc=nwrmu49_09&email=689402338

Make a cute light out of empty Detergent container
http://readymade.com/projects/article/bright_whites_big_city?sssdmh=dm17.382034&esrc=nwrmu49_09&email=689402338

How to make a friendship Bracelet shrinky dinks
http://www.dabbled.org/search/label/shrinky%20dinks

Keep the cool weather in by making a sweater snake door drafter
http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Sweater-Snake/

Felted recycled beverage coozie
http://www.instructables.com/id/Felted-Recycled-Beverage-Coozie/

How to make a charging basket
http://www.ohfransson.com/oh_fransson/2008/09/how-to-make-a-charging-basket.html

Nursing Cover up pattern (PDF)
http://hikebikekayak.googlepages.com/NursingCover-UpPattern.pdf

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

Devil's Cigar

Devil's Cigar

star-shaped mushroom, called the ‘Devil’s Cigar’ (Chorioactis geaster) is one of the worlds rarest fungi. This fungi had been detected only in central Texas, two remote locations in Japan, and most recently in the mountains of Nara.
To read more about this Mushroom please check it out here:
http://www.pinktentacle.com/2008/08/rare-devils-cigar-fungus-discovered-in-nara/

Quote by~Albert Einstein
God does not play dice with the universe.

Facts
Vultures fly without flapping their wings.
Apples are 25% air.
At their closest point, the Russian and U.S. borders are less than two miles apart.
One out of three U.S. women owns a gun!
It takes six months to build a Rolls Royce...and 13 hours to build a Toyota.

Tips
Fill old sock with baking soda and stuff it in your sneaker for shoe freshener.
Use a old sock for a broom buddy
Tie an old sock on to the end of a broom handle, and now you have a way to dust under the fridge, behind the stove, and other hard to reach places.

Recipe
Zucchini Upside Down Corn Bread

2 medium zucchini -- unpeeled

1/2 pound Italian sausage - removed from casings

1/4 cup chopped onions

8 ounces corn muffin mix

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Coarsely shred enough zucchini to make 1/3 cup; set aside.

Cut remainder into 1/4-inch slices.In skillet, over moderate heat, brown sausage; crumble well. Leaving drippings in skillet, remove sausage to drain. Reduce heat. Add onion and zucchini slices to pan. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until slightly tender, about 5 minutes, stirring twice and gently.In a well-sprayed 8x1-1/2 inch round cake pan, starting in center of dish, arrange cooked zucchini slices in concentric circles using all of the slices.Set oven temperature to 350º

Make the corn muffin mix according to package instructions for Johnnie Cake. Add cheese, crumbled sausage, and shredded zucchini to cornbread batter. Spread mixture evenly over the zucchini slices.Bake for 25 minutes (more or less) or till top is golden. Using a spatula, loosen sides of corn bread from dish; invert onto a serving platter. Let it stand a little. Makes 6 wedges. Serve warm.

Crafts and Tutorials
How to make build lattice screen to hide air conditioner
http://www.canadiangardening.com/how-to/projects/easy-to-build-lattice-screen/a/1319

How to build a Garden Beach
http://www.canadiangardening.com/how-to/projects/easy-to-make-garden-bench/a/1243

How to make Reed Scent Diffuser
http://www.theartfulcrafter.com/scent-diffuser.html

How to make a woven ribbon bird tutorial
http://www.theartfulcrafter.com/ribbon-bird.html

How to make card board horses
http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/05/diy-project-cardboard-stampede-w-ann-wood.html

How to make Sarubobo, Japanese plushes."Saru" means monkey and "Bobo" means baby.
http://mairuru.blogspot.com/

Fabric lamp shade tutorial
http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/05/fabric-lamp-shade.html

Itty Bitty I Pod keeper tutorial
http://bittybitsandpieces.blogspot.com/search/label/Tutorials

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

June bug

As a kid growing up in Southern California I'd play with them all the time.
They'd attach themselves to our front screen door and hiss!

Yo’re as cute as a junebuga-buzzin’ overhead.You ain’t mean like those far antsI found in my bed.- Unknown
Quote by~Francis Duggan,June
"It's beautiful the Summer month of JuneWhen all of God's own wildflowers are in bloomAnd sun shines brightly most part of the dayAnd butterflies o'er lush green meadows play.Light hearted skylark songster of the wingHigh o'er the quiet and lonely moorland singAbove her nest cloaked by the tangled heathHer charming song so exquisitely sweet.So mellow the gentle breath of june day breezeThe birds rejoicing on the leafy treesAnd dappled trout in pool bed of the streamBask in the sun their spotted skins agleam."

Facts
The leading cause of poisoning for children under the age of six in the home is liquid dish soap.
The only king without a moustache in a deck of cards is the king of hearts.
The U.S. army packs Tabasco pepper sauce in every ration kit that they give to soldiers.
The WD in WD-40 stands for Water Displacer.
The 'King Ranch' in Texas is bigger than the state of Rhode Island.

Tips
Wonderful uses for witch hazel
read for more:
http://www.wisebread.com/15-wonderful-uses-for-witch-hazel
Baby's rash isn't healing quick enough, apply witch hazel solution
Soak wash cloths in witch hazel and lay on legs, which are propped straight out, to reduce pain and swelling from varicose veins.
Especially useful after showering, witch hazel can lock in the moisture in your skin. By applying witch hazel immediately after showering, you are locking in the moisture that has just soaked into your skin.

Recipe
Shake & Bake Coating Mix
http://www.recipezaar.com/Shake-and-Bake-Mix-33875
Ingredients

1 cup finely crushed corn flakes

1 tablespoon flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon crushed parsley flakes

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

1/2 teaspoon celery salt

Directions

1Mix well.

2Store in airtight container. 3Use to coat chicken and pork before baking.

Crafts & tutorials
Turn a wine bottle into an oil bottle
http://www.instructables.com/id/Turning-a-Wine-Bottle-into-an-Oil-Bottle/

Aluminum laptop stand
http://lifehacker.com/5251244/8-diy-aluminum-laptop-stand

How to crochet pull tabs
http://www.escamastudio.com/how_to.html

How to put beads on tights
http://www.parkandcube.com/?p=1543

How to make a cute hair Scarf
http://alloverart-nc.blogspot.com/2009/05/workshop-wednesday_27.html

How make lace flower pin tutorial
http://honeybeehill.com/2009/05/29/how-to-make-a-lace-flower-pin/

Baby Felt baby shoes girls & boys
Girls
http://paperseed.wordpress.com/2008/01/25/crafty-cuteness/

Boys
http://paperseed.wordpress.com/2008/07/23/handmade-baby-boy-booties/

Recycled seat Belt Camera straps
http://paperseed.wordpress.com/2008/07/23/handmade-baby-boy-booties/

Mod Podge on wood
http://strumpetscrumpets.blogspot.com/2009/05/something-new.html

Boutonniere making 101
http://cathiefilian.blogspot.com/2009/03/boutonniere-making-101.html

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