Our theme this week is "Beach Bathing Beauties" Gothic Arches

Our theme this week is "Beach Bathing Beauties"

Come join us

Gothic arches

http://gothicarches.blogspot.com/

Who will be watching who?

Who will be watching who?

Italian company Bitossi Ceramiche has released the vases in a new limited edition collection. This collection will shortly be on display until April in the Spazio Fornasetti, Corso Matteotti in Milan. The only question is, who will be watching who.
http://designfolio.co.nz/_blog/Design_Folio_NZ/post/Fornasetti_Vases/
Fornasetti is available locally from here.

Irish Proverbs~
When the sky falls we'll catch larks

Facts
Midgets and dwarfs almost always have normal sized children.
Ducks will only lay eggs early in the morning.
Cranberries are sorted for ripeness by bouncing them; a fully ripened cranberry
can be dribbled like a basketball.
St. Paul, Minnesota was originally called 'Pigs Eye'.
The Grateful Dead were once called 'The Warlocks'.


Tip
Wear pantyhose under your shorts or hiking pants to protect against chiggers or insect bites.
You can also wear them in the water to protect from jellyfish stings if you’re swimming, fishing, or clamming.

Recipe
Irish Stuffing
Makes 6 portions of stuffing4.5 large potatoes, boiled or steamed and coarsely mashed, not overcooked

Large portion of butter

1 large onion

2 large cooking apples, chopped

Good handful of herbs:

chopped fresh sage and thymeSalt and pepper Add the butter to the potato. Chop the onion well and add to the mixture. Stir in the apples, herbs salt and pepper. Stir well.

Cook with chosen meat.

Crafts & Tutorials
Collapsible Dog Bowl
http://crafttutorials.net/2010/02/collapsible-dog-bowl/

Pet id Tag
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/pet-id-tags?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/gifts-for-pets-and-pet-lovers#slide_1

How to make a toothbush rug
http://www.alpacabytes.com/2010/01/13/how-to-make-a-rag-rug-toothbrush-rug/

How to Resize a T-Shirt
http://whatthecraft.com/how-to-resize-a-t-shirt/

Pom Pom Chicks
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/pompom_chicks

How to make Tuxedo T-Shirt
http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2010/03/diy-tuxedo-t-shirt-download.html

How to make a jingle mouse Ornament* missed this one
http://pimpstitch.typepad.com/blog/2008/11/tutorial-monday-jingle-mouse-ornament.html

How to woven button Coaster
http://craftstylish.com/item/42331/how-to-make-a-woven-button-coaster

Stay Crafty!

Have a blessed day and remember to be a blessing !

Thank you for dropping by !

See you Sunday with Gothic arches!

Enjoy your day!

Pimp my Pump

"Pimp My Pump",

Lazy Oaf's off-the-wall designer shoes are inventive one-offs all using the classic plimsol as a canvas.
French artist Manu Angot and our own Seth Brau, the collection includes works by such up-and-coming talents as
Kate Moross, Brennan & Burch

and PeskimoWe like them all, but Shevonne Bliss' trompe l'oeil version (pictured left) are pretty irresistible for chasing away those endless-winter blues.
Each pair is one-of-a-kind and made using materials that aren't necessarily street-safe, which means they might be more functional as sculptures than as footwear. They start at £35 from Lazy Oaf.

Irish Proverbs~
Everyone is wise until he speaks

Facts
No one has ever been able to domesticate the African elephant.
Only the Indian elephant can be trained by man.
Rat can fall from a five story building without injury.
Marine catfish can taste with any part of its body.
Oak trees are struck by lightning more than any other tree.

Tip
Burnish your scissorsWhen your scissor blades get sticky or grimy, don't use water to wash them off; you're far more likely to rust the fastener that holds the blades together -- or the blades themselves -- than get them clean. Instead, wipe down the blades with a cloth dipped in full-strength white vinegar, and then dry it off with a rag or dish towel.

Recipe
Thin mint frozen Grasshopper pie
INGREDIENTS

1 box (8.81 oz) dark-chocolate thin mints

1 1/4 cups heavy (whipping) cream

One 6-oz ready-to-fill chocolate crumb crust

25 large marshmallows

1/4 cup each white crème de cacao and green crème de menthe

Garnish: whipped cream, thin mints and mint sprigs

PREPARATION

1. Reserve 4 thin mints for garnish. Put remaining 26 mints in a small saucepan; add 2 Tbsp cream. Stir over medium-low heat 1 to 2 minutes until melted and smooth. (Or microwave in a 4-cup glass measure about 1 minute.) Pour into crumb crust and place in freezer to cool until firm, about 30 minutes.2. Meanwhile, put marshmallows and crème de cacao in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir with a whisk 4 to 5 minutes until melted and smooth. Whisk in crème de menthe; place in freezer to cool about 10 minutes.3. Put remaining cream in a large, deep bowl. Beat with mixer until stiff peaks form when beaters are lifted. Whisk cooled liqueur mixture to recombine, then fold into the cream until well blended. Pour over thin-mint layer. Cover and freeze at least 24 hours.4. Just before serving: Garnish as shown. To make clean cuts, use a long, sharp knife, and dip in hot water between cuts.Plan Ahead: You can prepare pie through Step 3, wrap airtight and freeze up to 1 month.http://www.womansday.com/Recipes/Frozen-Thin-Mint-Grasshopper-Pie

Crafts & Tutorials
Retro Kitchen wall clock easy to make
http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Crafts/DIY-Decorating-Retro-Kitchen-Wall-Clock.html

How to sew toy Griraffe doll pattern
http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Crafts/Sewing/Craft-Project-Toy-Giraffe.html

How to make no sew Place mats
http://craftstylish.com/item/55499/how-to-make-no-sew-place-mats

How to tranform Holiday tins
http://craftstylish.com/item/33320/how-to-transform-holiday-tins

How to make Shamrock Pin
http://living-senses.blogspot.com/2009/03/get-your-green.html

Paper Towel Tube to drawer organizer
http://living-senses.blogspot.com/2009/08/paper-towel-tube-to-drawer-organizer.html

Soda Bottle Cloche
http://makingtheworldcuter.blogspot.com/

How to make a Beach bag from shower curtain
http://firefliesandjellybeans.blogspot.com/2010/03/how-to-make-beach-bag-from-shower.html


Stay Crafty!

Have a blessed day and remember to be a blessing !

Thank you for dropping by !

Bummas

Well, they're cloths called Bummas that you can use instead of buying the disposable bum wipes. They are super soft, 100% cotton (unfortunately not organic), extremely absorbent and can be reused over and over.
http://bummas.com/index.html


Irish Proverbs~
The old pipe gives the sweetest smoke.

Facts
Static electricty shock that zaps your finger when you touch a doorknob
is usually between 10,000 and 30,000 volts!
IRS processes more than 2 billion pieces of paper each year.
It's estimated that the fear of the number 13 costs Americans more than $1 billion per year!
Smokers eat more sugar than non-smokers do.
Beavers can swim half a mile underwater on one gulp of air.


Tip
Most laptops go into “sleep” mode when you close them,
but you’ll save more energy if you put it into “hibernate” mode instead.

Recipe
Califorina wrap Sandwhich
Four 10-inch flour tortillas

8 to 12 trimmed leaves of green or red leaf lettuce, washed and dried

12 ounces sliced cooked turkey breast 1

2 slices apple-wood smoked bacon, cooked

1 vine-ripened tomato, cored and cut into

16 wedges 1 ripe Hass avocado, peeled, pitted and cut into

16 slices tossed with 2 teaspoons lime juice

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Ranch dressing, Bluecheese dressing what ever you like

Directions

Wrap tortillas in barely damp, doubled layers of paper towels and microwave on high for 45 to 60 seconds. Alternatively, heat the tortillas individually in an un-greased large skillet over medium heat.Lay the tortillas on a cutting board and start to layer the ingredients. Fan the leaf lettuce on the top three-quarters of each tortilla then lay the turkey slices on top, followed by the bacon, tomato, and avocado. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Top with some of the dressing. Fold up the bottom quarter of the tortilla and then start to roll each sandwich into a cone shape. Secure the tortilla with a toothpick. Serve immediately.

Easy Homemade Microwave pop corn tutorial
http://www.makeandtakes.com/easy-homemade-microwave-popcorn
Crafts & Tutorials
Dragonfly hair Clips tutorial
http://edensflowergarden.blogspot.com/2009/06/dragonfly-clip-tutorial.html

Headband Holders Tutorial
http://edensflowergarden.blogspot.com/2009/08/headband-holder.html

Repurposing Dress to shirt
http://kcctutorials.blogspot.com/

Make your own Pot of Gold
http://www.makeandtakes.com/make-your-own-pot-of-gold

Make some Leprechauns ears
http://www.makeandtakes.com/little-leprechauns

Check out how to make cute clothes Pin Tutorial
http://theclayfamilyblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/not-your-average-clothes-pin.html

Bobble candle holder
http://generallycreative.blogspot.com/2010/02/bobble-candle-holder.html

Framin up Tee Towels
http://decormamma.blogspot.com/2010/03/framin-up-tee-towels.html

Stay Crafty!

Have a blessed day and remember to be a blessing !

Thank you for dropping by !

Mini Travel Towel

Mini Travel Towel

Mini Travel Towel
Multi-purpose travel towels packed like pills. Simply pop one out, soak with a little water and the pill instantly transforms into a sturdy towel.
http://www.spoonsisters.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=58701

Irish Proverbs~
Better be quarrelling than lonesome.


Facts
There are almost no Buddhists in India, nor have there been for about a thousand years.
Females learn to talk earlier, use sentences earlier, and learn to read more quickly than males.
Originally, Du Pont, Inc. was a tiny gun powder mill in New Jersey.
Men change their minds two to three times more often than women.
The state of Wyoming is named after a valley in Pennsylvania.


Tip
Pain reliever -- Fill part of a leg with rice and use it as a microwaveable heat wrap for sore muscles. (Be sure not to microwave it too long and check that it’s not too hot.)

Recipe
Red Potato Colcannon
Ingredients1 pound small red potatoes, scrubbed and cut in half

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 cup thinly sliced onion

6 cups thinly sliced green cabbage (about 1/2 head)

1 cup low-fat milk1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Preparation

1. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a Dutch oven or steamer. Place potatoes in a steamer basket and steam, covered, until just cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and cover to keep warm.

2. Meanwhile, heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add cabbage and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage begins to brown, about 5 minutes.

3. Reduce heat to low. Stir in milk, salt and white pepper; cover and cook until the cabbage is tender, about 8 minutes. Add the cabbage mixture to the potatoes. Mash with a potato masher or a large fork to desired consistency.

Crafts & Tutorials
Tab-Top Panel Curtains with Button Accents
http://sew4home.com/projects/window-treatments/509-nature-brights-kitchen-tab-top-panel-curtains-with-button-accents

Pocket bib from fused plastic bags.
http://homemademamas.blogspot.com/

Make a leprechaun Mirror
http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2010/03/leprechaun-mirror/

Reusable sandwich bag and a snack bag
http://soyouthinkyourecrafty.blogspot.com/1999/02/for-kitchen-week-3.html

Slide your club out of this cozy
http://soyouthinkyourecrafty.blogspot.com/

Dino Mittens tutorial
http://mmezsazsa.blogspot.com/2010/02/celebrate-dino-mittens_27.html

Newspaper boy Cap tutorial
http://www.clevergirl.org/2010/02/191-read-all-about-it-newsboy-cap-free.html

Stay Crafty!

Have a blessed day and remember to be a blessing !

Thank you for dropping by !

Last Place

Last Place

The star attraction of this bench -- these wooden foot forms called shoe lasts -- were actually found by the side of the road. They were in an Ontario fishing camp on the road side with a sign that said "firewood for cottagers". The shoe lasts were then transformed into this incredible bench called "Last Place" by Brothers Dressler.


Quote by~Thich Nhat Hanh
"Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile,
but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy."

Facts
Early Romans used to use porcupine quills as toothpicks.
Leading cause of poisoning for children under the age of six in the home is liquid dish soap.
The WD in WD-40 stands for Water Displacer.
Warren Beatty once worked as a rat-catcher!
Warner Chappel Music owns the copyright to the song 'Happy Birthday'. They make over $1 million in royalties every year from the commercial use of the song.

Tip
Mini-blindsWipe down mini-blinds with a damp fabric softener sheet. This eliminates the static that causes dust to stick. The same trick works for TV and monitor screens

Recipe
Maple coffee butter
Ingredients:

2 teaspoons Instant Coffee Crystals granules

1/2 cup maple syrup

2 sticks unsalted butter, softened

Directions:

1. Stir the instant coffee crystals into the syrup in a heatproof glass measuring cup.2. Heat in the microwave until hot (a minute or two).3. Stir until the coffee is dissolved.4. Cool and chill until cold.5. Whip the butter in the food processor or with an electric mixer.6. Drizzle in the maple-coffee mixture and whip until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.7. Spread onto hot waffles, pancakes, bagels, English muffins, toast, or bread ect.

Crafts & Tutorials

How to make jumper & Tulip stencil from sweater shirt
http://samstermommy.blogspot.com/2010/02/sweatshirt-jumper-tulip-stencil.html

Make a swim suit bag tutorial
http://thesaltypineapple.blogspot.com/2010/02/swim-suit-bag.html

Dr.Seuss Hat Tutorial
http://mamalusco.blogspot.com/2010/02/dr-seuss-hat-tutorial.html

Make Fabric play roads tutorial
http://733blog.blogspot.com/2010/02/cw-fabric-roads.html

Organize your pantry with spary chalk paint tutorial
http://boobearybinks.blogspot.com/2010/02/organize-your-pantry.html

Burlap bunnies
http://maluukkonen.blogspot.com/2010/02/burlap-bunnies-2-winners.html

French braid tutorial
http://thetrendytreehouse.blogspot.com/2010/02/french-braid-heart-tutorial.html


Stay Crafty!

Have a blessed day and remember to be a blessing !

Thank you for dropping by !