Put it in a matchbox

All in a match Box
Artists' books in a matchbox.
Created by Richard Meier and Sophie Meier / Cosyworks, in France.
See more here:

http://www.matchboox.fr/

Quote by~Charles Dickens
It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold:
when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.

Facts
In Nepal, cow dung is used for medicinal purposes.
Until 1857, any foreign coins made of precious metal were legal tender in the United States.
More steel in the United States is used to make bottle caps than to manufacture automobile bodies.
A queen bee uses her stinger only to sting another queen bee.
Spiders have transparent blood.


Tip
Disinfect sponges in the microwave.After you've given your sponge
a good soak in water,nuke it for 2min to kill 99% of bacteria,


Recipe
Yummy how to make Pie Truck
Going to try to make some!
http://www.designspongeonline.com/2010/01/in-the-kitchen-with-the-pie-truck.html

Crafts & Tutorials
How to make a cupcake dome
http://www.giverslog.com/?p=7787

Homemade leprechaun Spirits & printables
http://www.designspongeonline.com/2011/03/diy-project-homemade-leprechaun-spirits.html

How to make speckled eggs
http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/holidays-occasions/how-to-make-speckled-eggs-00400000041860/

How to make a birthing necklaces Wonderful shower gift & video how to
http://www.gerberadesigns.com/triedandtrue/?p=630

Felt playhouse & Template
http://homemadebyjill.blogspot.com/2009/10/felt-playhouse.html

Pattern for Frontier Vest * cute cute
http://www.dana-made-it.com/2008/07/tutorial-and-pattern-frontier-vest.html


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Woolly Bat uses Pitcher plant as toilet

Woolly Bat uses Pitcher plant as toilet
The bat gets protection by roosting in the plant's rounded leaves, while the plant—which also traps insects—gains vital nutrients from the mammal's droppings.
To read all about it go here:
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/110202-bats-feces-carnivorous-plants-toilets-animals-science/

Quote by~Hal Borland
No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.

Facts
Oak trees can live 200 or more years.
The first cell phone was invented in 1924.
Persia changed its name to Iran in 1935.
Kittens are born both blind and deaf.
Brad Pitt has been smoking since the sixth grade.

Tip
Slipcover that is too big for a sofa or armchair,
You can use your fingers for this, but using a wooden spoon to poke the fabric into the cracks makes it easier.

Recipe
Microwave buttery scrambled eggs
1 tbsp. whipped butter

4 eggs

1 tbsp. each chopped chives or scallion (green onion) & grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

2 tsp. chopped fresh parsley

Dash pepper
In 2 1/2 cup microwaveable mixing bowl microwave butter on high (100%) for 30 seconds, until melted. Using a wire whisk, in separate small mixing bowl beat together remaining ingredients; add to butter in mixing bowl. Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on medium-high (70%) for 2 1/2 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking. Microwave on low (30%) for 30 seconds. Let stand for 1 minute.
http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1729,144161-231201,00.html

Crafts & Tutorials
Spring Fever bird Nodders
http://www.scribd.com/doc/1887498/Spring-Fever-Bird-Nodders

Drawer stop tutorial
http://4theloveofwood.blogspot.com/2011/03/stop-drawer-stop-tutorial.html

How to make a fabric tube turner tutorial
http://michelemademe.blogspot.com/2010/11/my-tiny-brain-wave-1-make-fabric-tube.html

How to make magnetic Bud Vase
http://www.readymade.com/projects/alreadymade_magnetic_bud_vase

The plane project tutorial
http://thecre8tiveoutlet.blogspot.com/2011/02/plane-project-tutorial.html

Striped Rope Baskets
http://www.marthastewart.com/how-to/shttp://www.womansday.com/Articles/Home/Home-Decorating/Do-It-Yourself-CPU-Cabinet.htmltriped-rope-baskets#slide_0

Make a hideaway for your computer’s tower and cords
http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Home/Home-Decorating/Do-It-Yourself-CPU-Cabinet.html

Have a blessed day & Be a blessing to others.

Thank you for coming to see me come back please.

The surreal art of Ben Heine

Pencile vs Camera
The surreal art must see blog of Ben Heine
http://benjaminheine.blogspot.com/
http://www.benheine.com/digitalcirclism.html?12c95908

Quote by~Anthony Brown
"Watching upsets and being a part of an upset are two different things."
Facts
Strawberries have more vitamin c than oranges.
A broken clock is always right twice a day.
Your skin is actually an organ.
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.

Tip
If you cut a 'V' shape into your toe nails, you can prevent 'in-grown' toe nails.

Recipe
Basic Oat Bran Muffins
2 1/4 c. oat bran cereal

1/4 c. chopped nuts

1/4 c. raisins, dates or currants

1 tbsp. baking powder

1/4 c. brown sugar or 1/4 c. honey or molasses

1 1/4 c. skim milk or evaporated skim milk

2 egg whites or egg substitute for 2 eggs

2 tbsp. vegetable oil, if you want oil free muffins, use instead 2 tbsp. corn syrup
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl combine the oat bran cereal, nuts, raisins and baking powder. Stir in the brown sugar or liquid sweetening. Mix the milk, egg whites and oil together (or the corn syrup) and blend with the oat bran mixture. Line muffin pans with paper baking cups or spray cups with Pam, fill with batter. Bake 15 to 17 minutes or test with a toothpick. Store in a plastic bag to retain moisture. Keep the muffins in the refrigerator if they will not be consumed within 3 days as they contain no preservatives.

Crafts & Tutorials
Bedspring Bud vase
http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/31801/a-bedspring-bud-vase

Aluminum Cribbage Board
http://www.instructables.com/id/Aluminum-Cribbage-Board/

How to make one Pallet Chair
http://www.instructables.com/id/One-Pallet-Chair/

How to make a willow twig table
http://www.instructables.com/id/Willow-Twig-Furniture/

Wonderful wooden furniture
http://jackdemuth.com/Gallery.html

How to restore a vintage hand saw
http://makeprojects.com/Project/Restore-a-Vintage-Handsaw-for-Everyday-Use/576/1

How to make a pegboard screen
http://www.readymade.com/projects/pegboard_shoji_screen

How to make smock curtains tutorial
http://pickupsomecreativity.blogspot.com/

Have a blessed day & Be a blessing to others.

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Lincoln penny

Replica of a a Lincoln penny… using 84,000 pennies
see and read more here:
http://newslite.tv/2011/02/22/84000-coins-used-to-create-gia.html

Quote by~John Morley
April prepares her green traffic light and the world thinks Go.

Facts
Adults laugh on average only 15 times a day.
Every three seconds, a new baby is born.
Recycling just one glass bottle, the amount of energy that is being saved
is enough to light a 100 watt bulb for four hours.
Americans are responsible for generating roughly 20% percent of the garbage in the world.
30% of female lottery winners hide their winning ticket in their bras.

Tip
Sprinkle borax powder around your refrigerator and stove as a cockroach deterrant.

Recipe
Bacon cassrole
1 lb of Italian bacon, (then cooked, drained, crumbled)
4 1/2 cups cubed day old bread
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
10 eggs slightly beaten
1 cups whole milk
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp onion powder
Fresh ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
1/2 cup peeled, chopped tomatoes (optional)
Remove the cooked baconfrom the pan and let sit on some paper
towels on a plate to soak up the excess fat. Crumble into smaller pieces.
Place bread in a well buttered 9x13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle with cheese. Combine the eggs, milk, , onion powder and pepper. Pour evenly over the bread and cheese. Sprinkle bacon and optional ingredients over the top.
At this stage you can cover and chill overnight, if you want to prepare ahead. If not, let sit for 10 minutes before putting in the oven. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Bake uncovered for about one hour. Tent with foil if top begins to brown too quickly.

Crafts & Tutorials
Shamrock Keychain from old records
http://thegreenbeanscrafterole.blogspot.com/2011/02/sham-rock.html

Learn how to make your own banner omage text
http://shabbyblogs.com/?page_id=9
&
http://fotoflexer.com/

How to make a bunny hair bow tutorial
http://www.girlythingsbows.com/easter_bunny_clippie.html

Easter Chick hair bow tutorial
http://www.girlythingsbows.com/easter_chick_clippie.html

Funny bunny treat bags tutorial
http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2010/03/funny-bunny-treat-bags.html

Baby Shower beverage holder tutorial
http://www.positivelysplendid.com/

How to make bunnys out of felt & very cute
http://playingfood.blogspot.com/2010/02/ostaraeaster-chocolate-bunny.html

Have a blessed day & Be a blessing to others.

Thank you for coming to see me come back please.

Colorful stripes,polka dots

Colorful stripes,polka dots

and patterns are the key elements of
Ali Cavanaugh's pretty, photorealistic paintings.
See more here:
http://www.sutkutusu.com/post/3562725775/alicavanaugh

Quote by~Lewis Grizzard
Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn.

Facts
Tipping at a restaurant in Iceland is considered an insult.
Solid blocks of tea were used as money in Siberia.
Forest fires move faster uphill than downhill.
Blue whale's aorta (the main blood vessel) is large enough for a human to crawl through.
Peanuts are one of the ingredients in dynamite.

Tip
Rubberbands last longer when refrigerated.

Recipe
Spring Pea Salad
1 10 oz. package frozen peas thawed-drained
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 cup diced celry
1 hard boiled egg chopped
6 slices bacon cooked and chopped
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonaise
Combine first five ingredients.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine the Sour Cream and Mayo,mix well, add to the salad.
Refrigerate for two hours, covered.

Crafts & Tutorials
How to make garden chandelier
http://curbly.com/modhomeecteacher/posts/8436-make-a-cottage-garden-chandelier

eazy knitting patterns farm
http://www.instructables.com/id/EASY-KNITTING-PATTERNS-Mosbeys-Dairy-Farm/

Dress up kid suitcases with mod podge
http://www.plaidonline.com/projectDetail.asp?projectID=4030

How to make your own canvas
http://momsofalltrades.blogspot.com/2011/02/homemade-canvas.html

How to make fabric Shamrock
http://pinstripestopearls.blogspot.com/2011/02/st-patricks-day-yarn-wreath.html

How to re do your trash box into a treasure
http://pumpkinpiepainter.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-trash-treasure.html?showComment=1298911864143#c8160594091832491674

How to make some fashion hair pins
http://www.favecrafts.com/Hair-Accessories/Fashion-Hair-Pins/ml/1

How to make felt flower kids tiaras
http://thisismeinspired.blogspot.com/2011/02/felt-flower-tiaras-childrens-craft.html

Have a blessed day & Be a blessing to others.

Thank you for coming to see me come back please.