Now that's a hug

Now that's a hug!

Quote by~Charles Schulz
Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It is already tomorrow in Australia.

Facts
IRS processes more than 2 billion pieces of paper each year.
Been 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.
It takes twelve ears of corn to make a tablespoon of corn oil.


Tip
Silverfish.
If you are troubled with silverfish try placing whole cloves in the closets and drawers

Recipe
Jalapeno poppers in a blanket
1 egg

1 tablespoon water

1 package (17.3 ounces) Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets, thawed

1 package (8 ounces) light cream cheese, softened

3/4 cup finely shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend

4 cloves roasted garlic, mashed

3 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled

12 medium jalapeño pepper, cut in half lengthwise and seeded

Heat the oven to 400°F. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork. Unfold 1 pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a 9x12-inch rectangle. Cut into 12 (3-inch) squares. Repeat with the remaining pastry sheet.Stir the cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic and bacon in a medium bowl. Spoon about 2 teaspoons cheese mixture into each pepper half.Place 1 filled pepper half diagonally, cheese-side down, onto each pastry square. Fold the pastry up over the pepper and press firmly to seal. Brush the filled pastries with the egg mixture. Sprinkle with additional shredded cheese, if desired. Place the pastries onto 2 baking sheets.Bake for 20 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown. Let the pastries cool on the baking sheets on wire racks for 10 minutes.

Ingredient Note: You can use store-bought roasted garlic or make your own. To make your own, cut 1/4 inch off the top of a whole garlic bulb. Place the garlic onto a square of aluminum foil and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap tightly and bake at 400°F. for 30 minutes or until the garlic is very soft. Squeeze the garlic cloves out of the peel to use in this recipe.
http://www.campbellskitchen.com/RecipeDetail.aspx?recipeId=60527&ref=%2fSearchRecipeTypeResult.aspx%3fRecipeTypeSearchId%3d129


Crafts & Tutorials
Felt booties
http://www.ctpubblog.com/2010/03/22/happy-feet-felt-baby-booties/

How to make indoor pond
http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-Cost-Indoor-Pond/

Paracord Laced pallet Hanging chair
http://www.instructables.com/id/Paracord-Laced-Pallet-Hanging-Chair/

Grow Onion from Discarded onion bottoms
http://www.instructables.com/id/Grow-Onions-from-Discarded-Onion-Bottoms/

Spilled coffee prank
http://www.instructables.com/id/spilled-coffee-prankprop/

Wooden duckling and pattern
http://weefolkart.com/content/wooden-ducklings

Reversible ribbon headband
http://shellystout.blogspot.com/2009/09/reversible-ribbon-headband.html

How to make fairy wings
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Fairy-Wings


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Andy Hixon

Andy Hixon
He developed his method of combining photography, illustration, sculpture, and digital manipulation to create his unique images and animations.
To see more of Andy Hixon work
http://andyhixon.blogspot.com/


Quote by~Britney Spears
Just because I look sexy on the cover of Rolling Stone
doesn't mean I'm naughty.


Facts
Strawberries have more vitamin c than oranges.
So that's how they cheat - a microwaved baseball will fly farther than a frozen baseball.
United States has the highest minimum drinking age in the world.
The chances of you dying on the way to get your lottery tickets is greater than your chances of winning.
Takes 3,000 cows to supply the NFL with enough leather for a year's supply of footballs.


Tip
Wrap Masking Tape around your children’s crayons; it will prevent their breaking in half. The crayons not the kids


Recipe
Kristen's Easy Homemade Granola
2 cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Canola oil
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/3 cup dried cranberries (we used cherry flavored Craisins)
1/3 cup chocolate chips
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, toss the oats with cinnamon and salt. In a medium bowl, stir together the oil, honey, brown sugar, and vanilla. Whisk until completely combined.
Pour the honey mixture over the oats mixture and use your hands to combine them. Gather up some of the mixture in each hand and make a fist. Repeat until all of the oats are coated with the honey mixture.
Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread it out evenly, but leave a few clumps here and there for texture.
Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and use a metal spatula to lift and flip the granola. Sprinkle the nuts over the granola and return the baking sheet to the oven.
Bake for 5 minutes, then remove from the oven and use a metal spatula to lift and flip the granola. Return the baking sheet to the oven.
Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven. Let cool completely. Sprinkle the dried cranberries and chocolate chips over the granola and use your hands to transfer it to an airtight container. The granola will keep for 1 week.
Printed from Amanda's Cookin'http://www.amandascookin.com/2010/04/homemade-granola-recipe.html


Crafts & Tutorials
Baby cakes tutorial * cute shower gift
http://bowlofcherrys.blogspot.com/2010/03/baby-cakes-tutorial.html

Sidewalk chalk idea* can put any picture on it
http://bowlofcherrys.blogspot.com/

Tooth Fairy Pouch
http://therubberpunkin.blogspot.com/2010/03/tooth-fairy-pouch.html

Stoplight len bird feeders
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/04/in_the_makers_market_stoplight_lens.html

Changing pad tutorial
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/04/in_the_makers_market_stoplight_lens.html

Wooden Yard stick table project
http://www.countryliving.com/crafts/projects/diy-table-project-0909

Flower from baking paper tutroial
http://www.tapuz.co.il/blog/ViewEntry.asp?EntryId=1638308


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Spoon plant markers

Loved this idea for plant markers

http://shrimpsaladcircus.blogspot.com/2010/01/how-to-sday-antique-spoon-plant-markers.html

Quote by~Henry Ward Beecher
Laughter is day, and sobriety is night; a smile is the twilight that hovers gently between both, more bewitching than either.


Fact s
Nachos is the food most craved by pregnant women.
Every year,24,000 Americans are bitten by rats.
Until President Kennedy was killed, it wasn’t a federal crime to
Dragonflies can travel up to 60 mph.
assassinate the President.
Average 1 1/4 lb. lobster is 7 to 9 years old.


Tip
Brown, red or black deposits may be caused by iron or manganese in the water. To remove, start the empty dishwasher on the rinse and hold cycle; while the machine is filling, open the door and add 1/2 cup rust remover from a janitorial supply store to the water; then allow the cycle to finish.

Recipe
Coffee Chocolate Chip Waffles
2-1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour

1 package quick-rising dry yeast

6 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup cold milk

1 cup hot, strong, brewed coffee

3 large eggs

4 tablespoons melted butter or Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil

2 teaspoons vanilla extract cup mini chocolate chips
In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Stir together. 2. Whisk together the milk, coffee, eggs, butter or vegetable oil, and vanilla. Stir into the dry ingredient mixture, stirring just enough to blend.3. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to sit in a warm place until doubled in size—about 45 minutes. Fold in chocolate chips.4. Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. 5. Spoon in enough of the batter to cover the iron. Bake until done and golden brown.6. Serve hot with Maple Coffee Butter.
http://folgers.com/enjoy-coffee/breakfast-recipes.aspx


Crafts & Tutorials
Ceramic Title Coasters
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/ceramic-tile-coasters

Tea book orgsniser
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/tea-book-organiser

Car trash can tutorial
http://sunshinelollipops.weebly.com/car-trash-can.html

Crayon Cozy Tutorial
http://craftychicmommy.blogspot.com/2010/03/tips-for-tots-tuesday-crayon-cozy.html

Fork Frame Recipe Holder
http://alittleknickknack.blogspot.com/2010/02/fork-framesrecipe-holder.html

Traving Placemat tutorial
http://www.simplymodernmom.com/2010/03/traveling-placemat-tutorial/

Desk wall papers free
http://www.designspongeonline.com/dswallpapers


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Happy Easter Open theme Gothic Arches

Gothic Arches
"open theme" here for the next two weeks...
running Sunday, March 27 through Saturday, April 10...
share any style arch you have created! :)

http://gothicarches.blogspot.com/

Took two pictures like these:

And made my picture for today.

Happy Easter Everybody!

Instant pocket

Instant pocket
Stick on Clothing pocket
read more on it
http://www.solutions.com/jump.jsp?itemID=15603&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C3%2C474%2C10570&iProductID=15603

Quote By~ Mark Twin
It's spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you've got it, you want - oh, you don't quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!

Facts
"Tin Lizzie" for all Model T cars.
In the early 1900s, car dealers would try to create publicity for their new automobiles by hosting car races. In 1922, a championship race was held in Pikes Peak, Colorado. Entered as one of the contestants was Noel Bullock and his Model T, named "Old Liz." Since Old Liz looked the worse for wear (it was unpainted and lacked a hood), many spectators compared Old Liz to a tin can. By the start of the race, the car had the new nickame of "Tin Lizzie." To everyone's surprise, Tin Lizzie won the race.

Tip
Ovencleaner or ammonia:
Place a cup of ammonia in an unheated oven overnight to help loosen carbon

from the walls and make cleaning easier.

Recipe
Egg casserole
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Pepper

6 white bread slice

1 Pound bulk sausage cooked

1 Cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

6 Medium eggs

2 Cups milk

PREHEAT oven to 350°F.

Lightly grease 13x9-inch baking pan or oven-proof casserole. Place bread into bottom of pan; sprinkle with sausage and cheese.BEAT eggs, milk, salt and pepper in medium bowl with wire whisk. Pour over bread mixture in pan.BAKE 40 to 45 min. or until mixture is set in center and lightly browned.Size-Wise: Need an idea for brunch? This easy, savory casserole serves 8 people.Substitute: Substitute 1 lb. of diced cooked ham for the cooked sausage.

Crafts & Tutorials
Oilcloth jar tags tutorial
http://oilclothaddict.blogspot.com/2009/03/pantry-project-2-chalk-cloth-mason-jar.html

*You have to come see Crafty sue

New craft
Tealight Holder
http://craftysusie.blogspot.com/

How to make rolled Candles
http://home.ivillage.com/decorating/crafts/0,,6td6,00.html

Bunny Rabbit Egg Cozy tutorial
http://bkids.typepad.com/bookhoucraftprojects/2010/03/bunny-rabbit-egg-cosyhippity-hoppity-easters-on-its-way-and-im-trying-to-avoid-giving-chocolate-eggs-as-gifts-this.html

How to make cup cake toppers for childs party
http://littlelovely.typepad.com/littlelovely/2010/03/how-to-make-cupcake-toppers-for-a-childs-birthday-party.html

Felt spring birds tutorial
http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/2010/03/artmind-tutorial-spring-felt-birds.html

Fiber bowls tutorial
http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/2010/03/artmind-tutorial-fiber-bowls.html

Earflap beanie tutorials boys and girls
http://lubirdbaby.blogspot.com/2010/03/earflap-beanie-tutorial.html


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Have a blessed day & Be a blessing to others.
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Happy April

Happy Aprils fools day!

Quote by~Dr Seuss
Don't cry because it's over,
Smile because it happened.


Facts
Most cell phone antennas have no purpose other than to make people believe that flipping up a 2 inch antenna just gave them better reception. They are not connected to any circuitry.
In one day, a full grown redwood tree expels more than 2 tons of water through its leaves.
You mostly breathe from only one nostril at a time.
Native Americans do not have to pay tax on their land.
It is illegal to hunt camels in the state of Arizona.

Tip(outdoors)
Waterproof your matches by dipping the heads in Candle wax before storage. You can buy blocks of paraffin wax for a couple bucks at Walmart.Make sure to coat the head of the match with enough wax to make it waterproof. When your ready to use


Recipe
Strawberry and Banana Pudding Cake

1 sm. angel food cake

1 pkg. banana cream pudding

1 sm. can pineapple slices

1 (8 oz.) container Cool Whip

1 carton fresh strawberries

2 bananas1 c. coconut

1 c. pecans

Tear cake into small pieces and place in a 13"x9" glass dish. Slice the pineapple, strawberries and bananas. Add to the cake pieces. Cook the pudding according to the package directions. Spread pudding over cake and fruits. Top with the Cool Whip. Garnish with coconut and pecans. Keep refrigerated.


Crafts & Tutorials
Vintage style Easter Tree
http://lisaferncreek.blogspot.com/2010/03/vintage-style-easter-tree.html

Give tuna can new life tutorial
http://gingerbreadsnowflakes.com/node/165

Tutorial Wine Cork bath mat
http://www.craftynest.com/2010/03/wine-cork-bath-mat/#more-4696

Printable Easter crafts
http://www.craftjr.com/printable-easter-crafts/

Tissue Paper Flower Topiary
http://www.craftjr.com/tissue-paper-flower-topiary/

Monk's bag out of pillowcase tutorial
http://croqzine.com/?p=972

Free Bunny Pattern missy cotton tail
http://clothmatters2.blogspot.com/2010/03/missy-cottontail-my-free-bunny-pattern_08.html


Stay Crafty!
Have a blessed day & Be a blessing to others.
Thank you for dropping by!