Steampunk cake competition

Cake Central is having a steampunk cake competition,
with three pages of entries you can browse.
See them here
http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&aid=202

Quote by~Anonymous
No two Christians will ever meet for the last time.

FACTS
One out of three U.S. women owns a gun.
Eggplants aren`t vegtables they`re really fruits..
Only one book has been distributed in more copies then the Bible; The IKEA catalog.
Long Island, NY is shaped like a fish.
It is illegal to purchase or consume Jack Daniel's Whiskey in the town in
which it is produced.

TIP
Home made Deodorant
http://redmommycrafts.blogspot.com/

Home made make for dry skin
http://giftsthatsaywow.blogspot.com/2010/05/home-made-mask-for-dry-skin.html


RECIPE
Baked Apples
4 large good baking apples, such as Rome Beauty, Golden Delicious, or Jonagold

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 cup chopped pecans

1/4 cup currants or chopped raisins

1 Tbsp butter

3/4 cup boiling water

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Wash apples. Remove cores to 1/2 inch of the bottom of the apples. It helps if you have an apple corer, but if not, you can use a paring knife to cut out first the stem area, and then the core. Use a spoon to dig out the seeds. Make the holes about 3/4-inch to an inch wide. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, currants/raisins, and pecans. Place apples in a 8-inch-by-8-inch square baking pan. Stuff each apple with this mixture. Top with a dot of butter (1/4 of the Tbps). Add boiling water to the baking pan. Bake 30-40 minutes, until tender, but not mushy. Remove from the oven and baste the apples several times with the pan juices.

CRAFTS & TUTORIALS
How to make twine Balls
http://frugalhomeideas.blogspot.com/2010/02/diy-decorative-balls.html

How to make bath mat pillows
http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2010/01/fuzzy-pillows-from-a-surprising-source/

Easy Ziploc Tote
http://www.scjohnson.com/en/family/family-economics/10-04-10/Easy-Ziploc%C2%AE-Bag-Tote.aspx

How to make Cork Containers
http://www.designspongeonline.com/2010/05/diy-project-brittnis-cork-containers.html#more-49183

Mothers day Tea Towel Cake
http://alyashcreations.blogspot.com/2010/05/tutorial-tuesday-mothers-day-tea-towel.html

How to make your shopping cart safe for baby
http://itsnotalwaysblackandwhite.blogspot.com/2010/05/shopping-cart-safety.html

*Cute idea to do with a Fence Post
http://thethriftress.blogspot.com/2010/05/on-fence-post.html

Pattern for Pontail Holder Crocheted Scruchie
http://mypassionsforfashions.blogspot.com/2010/05/crocheted-ponytail-holder-pattern.html


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

A Problem

A Problem by Peter Kemp
What a great Photo !
To see more of his work please go here
http://www.oneeyeland.com/member/member_portfolio.php?pgrid=4362

Quote by~Diana Robinson
Prayer is when you talk to God; meditation is when you listen to God.

Facts
Ancient Romans at one time used human urine as an ingredient in their toothpaste.
A blue whale's heart is the size of a Volkswagen Beetle.
Elephants, lions, and camels roamed Alaska 12,000 years ago.
1/3 of Taiwanese funeral processions include a stripper.
Perspiration is odorless; it is the bacteria on the skin that creates an odor.

Tip
Mix a little vaseline with a little Kool-Aid powder and make a colored
and flavored lip gloss.

Recipe
Sunset Dip
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese (about 1 cup)

1 cup Pace® Chunky Salsa

Tortilla chips

Spread the cream cheese in a 9-inch microwaveable pie plate. Sprinkle with the Cheddar cheese.Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes or until the Cheddar cheese is melted. Top with the salsa. Serve with the tortilla chips.

Crafts & Tutorials
Napkin folding guide
http://bumblebeelinens.com/napkinFolding.php

How to make a Driftwood Sailboat
http://holy-craft.blogspot.com/2010/05/driftwood-sailboat.html

How to make a silver plated tray bird feeder
http://www.charmofthecarolines.com/charm-of-the-carolines/2010/05/nifty-thrifty-birdfeeder-artwork.html

Drawer Knob Towel Holder
http://littlelizardking.blogspot.com/2010/04/diy-drawer-knob-towel-holder.html

How to make a Apple candlestick
http://organizeyourstuffnow.com/wordpress/?p=7751

Clothespin Board Tutorial
http://www.wallflowergrownwild.com/2010/05/02/tutorial-clothespin-board/

How to make a Sew Travel First Aid Kit
http://firefliesandjellybeans.blogspot.com/2010/04/how-to-make-travel-first-aid-kit.html

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

Container living

Two more of container cabin designs will be informed here.

http://architecture4us.com/house/six-container-cabin-design-by-intermodal-design-%e2%80%93-part-2/?-part-2/

Quote by~Bible
You do well to believe in God. Satan also believes...and trembles.James 2:19

Facts
'Bimbo' is a brand of soft drink manufactured and marketed by Coca-Cola, Inc.
Malaysians protect their babies from disease by bathing them in beer.
Life span of the common goldfish is over 20 years.
Baby robins eat 14 feet of earthworms every day.
Mexico City is sinking at a rate of 18 inches per year.

Tip
If you are doing a job that requires a number of nails or tacks,
place them between two layers of masking tape; they’ll be easy to find and ready to use.

Recipe
Veggie Salad with cube Cheese
2 small fresh pickling cucumbers with skin

6-8 medium red radishes

4-5 thin green scallions, both white and green parts

1 cup cube cheese2-

3 generous

tbsp of fresh chopped dill

salt to taste

your salad dressing

Directions Slice all vegetables
Chop dill and scallionsToss everything in a salad bowl.Add cheese or sour creamAdd salt to taste

Crafts & Tutorials
Recycled Pop Bottle Lantern tutorial
http://crafttutorials.net/2010/04/recycled-pop-bottle-lanterns/

Keyboard Wrist rest tutorial
http://andsometimesy.blogspot.com/2010/05/diy-keyboard-wrist-rest.html

Bouquet Flowers T- Shirt Tutorial
http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2010/05/bouquet-t-shirt-tutorial.html

Colander Planter And Planter bling
http://jameehomemaker.blogspot.com/2010/04/colander-planter-and-planter-bling.html

How to make a Laundry room drying rack
http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2009/07/diy-laundry-room-drying-rack/

How to make Message in a bottle cute shell
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/2010/05/message-in-bottle.html

How to make a Pew Baby
http://bumblebeelinens.com/hankieDoll.php?osCsid=7c251de599e217dfef9402fca8657820

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

Love this Door Stop

The Wizard Of Oz Doorstop ($19.99) looks just like the Wicked Witch of the East did when Dorothy's house landed on her.

Read more: http://funzu.com/index.php/crazy-pics/10-creative-doorstops-10092009.html#ixzz0myBIEmiv

Quote by~Brian Gurney
Never underestimate Jesus, because He will just prove you wrong.

Facts
Originally, Du Pont, Inc. was a tiny gun powder mill in New Jersey.
According to studies, men change their minds two to three times more often than women.
The state of Wyoming is named after a valley in Pennsylvania.
Fingernails grow nearly 4 times faster than toenails.
In ancient England a person could not have sex unless you had consent of the King.


Tip
To escape the grip of a crocodile's jaws, push your thumbs into its eyeballs.
It will let you go instantly.


Recipe
Best Mustard ever
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/best-mustard-ever-recipe/index.html
1/4 cup dry mustard powder

2 teaspoons light brown sugar

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 cup sweet pickle juice

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup cider vinegar

1/4 cup mustard seed

Directions

In a small, microwave-proof bowl whisk together the dry mustard, brown sugar, salt, turmeric, paprika and garlic powder. In a separate container, combine the pickle juice, water and cider vinegar and have standing by. Place the mustard seed into a spice grinder and grind for a minimum of 1 minute, stopping to pulse occasionally. Once ground, immediately add the mustard to the bowl with the dry ingredients and add the liquid mixture. Whisk to combine. Place the bowl into the microwave and heat on high for 1 minute. Remove from the microwave and puree with a stick blender for 1 minute. Pour into a glass jar or container and allow to cool uncovered. Once cool, cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.


Crafts & Tutorials
How to make Gak for your children & More
http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/extras/Gak.htm

Embroidery pattern Cat
http://zuill.us/andreablog/2010/04/29/maneki-neko-mays-embroidery-pattern/

How to sew a hedgehog pincushion
http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/hedgehog-pincushions

How to make your own Pea Trellis
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2010/04/how-to_make_your_own_pea_trell.html

How to stitch Up a Garden Tool Caddy
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2010/04/stitch_up_a_garden_tool_caddy.html

How to make wild Hanging Basket
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2010/04/how_to_make_a_wild_hanging_bas.html

How to make your own Terrarium
http://indiefixx.com/2009/08/11/guest-blog-make-a-terrarium-by-amy-the-intern/


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

Unique half-breeds

Photo: Wiki Commons / GNU)
A Zebroids is the offspring of a cross between a zebra and any other equine, usually a horse or a donkey. There are zorses, zonkeys, zonies, and a host of other combinations.
Zebroids are an interesting example of hybrids bred from species that have a radically different number of chromosomes. For instance, horses have 64 chromosomes and zebra have between 32 and 44 (depending on species). Even so, nature finds a way.
To see more half breeds go here
Six amazing hybrid animals - Yahoo! News
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ygreen/20100427/sc_ygreen/sixamazinghybridanimals

Quote by~Isaac Newton
Trials are medicines which our gracious and wise Physician prescribes because we need them; and he proportions the frequency and weight of them to what the case requires. Let us trust his skill and thank him for his prescription.

Facts
About 2/3 of American men prefer boxers to briefs.
Whoopi Goldberg’s real name is Caryn Elaine Johnson.
Nearly 50% of the world’s scientists are assigned to military projects.
Avocados have more protein than any other fruit.
One-third of the population can't snap their fingers.

Tip
Mud tracked onto your carpet is easiest to clean when you've let it dry first. Wait until it's bone dry and crumbly; then just vacuum it up.

Recipe
Original Ranch Cheeseburgers
1 packet/1 oz. Hidden ValleyOriginal Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix

1 lb ground beef

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

4 hamburger buns
Combine seasoning & salad dressing mix with beef and cheese. Shape into four (4) patties. Cook thoroughly until meat is no longer pink in the center. Toast buns before serving, if desired. Serves four (4).
Kingsford BBQ Beef Recipes

Crafts & Tutorials
Fairy Romper Tutorial
http://samstermommy.blogspot.com/2010/04/fairy-romper-tutorial.html

Washer necklace tutorial
http://notsoidlehands.blogspot.com/2010/04/jumpin-on-bandwagon-late-againwith_14.html

Cute haie Posies tutorial
http://notsoidlehands.blogspot.com/2010/04/freecycle-friday-repurposed-clothes.html

Dish Soap Dispener Cool idea
http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2008/12/make-life-easier.html

Hemp Cording Coasters
http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2008/12/make-life-easier.html

For baby boys wee wee wigwams
http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2009/08/wee-wee-wigwam.html

Hemp ball Accents tutorial
http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2010/03/decorate-my-home-part-12-hemp-ball.html


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

Gothic Arches Theme " Mona Lisa"

Gothic Arches Theme " Mona Lisa"

This weeks theme is "Mona Lisa" which was selected by our hostess Tami Bayer. Tami created this beautiful arch to inspire each one of you.You may also see Tami's arch on:Scrapbook News and Review - ArchesYou may see more of Tami's beautiful art work on her blog:dappledesigns.blogspot.com
Gothic Arches
http://gothicarches.blogspot.com/