Old Inner Bicycle tubes

Inner tube magazine rack made from bicycle tubes
see more here
http://www.papaiameccanica.blogspot.com/

Quote by~Francis Thompson
Summer set lip to earth's bosom bare,And left the flushed print in a poppy there.

Facts
NASCAR Teams use nitrogen in their tires instead of air.
14% of us eat the watermelon seeds.
22% of people leave the glob of toothpaste in the sink.
53% of women will not leave the house without makeup on.
28.1% of people pee in the pool

Tip
Use a lint roller to remove dust or pet hair to keep lamp shade dust free.

Recipe
Tuscan bread Salad
4 (1 inch thick) slices Artisan Como Bread
3/4 pound ripe tomatoes, cut into 1- to 2-inch chunks
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped pimento-stuffed, Spanish-style green olives
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon hot chile flakes
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups baby arugula
1/3 cup lightly packed Basil leaves
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Tear bread into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces and place in a baking pan. Bake until bread is light golden and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let cool.
Meanwhile, place tomatoes and any juices in a salad bowl. Stir in olive oil, vinegar, olives, garlic, and chile flakes.
Stir cool bread into tomato mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand just until bread is softened, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add arugula and basil, mix, and serve.

Crafts & Tutorials
How to make yarn from T-shirt tutorial
http://www.luckypennymake.com/luckypennymake/2011/06/tshirt-yarn-tutorial.html

Bowl crochet pattern yarn from old pants
http://blog.kanelstrand.com/2011/05/diy-weekend-pants-bowl.html

How to make Glass block to do list tutorial
http://craftystaci.com/2011/05/13/glass-block-to-do-list/

How to make a baby bunny hat
http://maker-land.blogspot.com/2011/05/how-to-make-bunny-hat.html

How to recycle coat hanger to Fab
http://handmadeconamor.blogspot.com/2011/05/recycle-refab-recicla-y-glamifica-la.html

How to make a back yard plane printable
http://angsandy.blogspot.com/2011/06/4th-of-july-bi-plane-tutorial.html

How to make tossing bean bags
http://mypoppet.blogspot.com/2010/10/how-to-tossing-bean-bags.html

Have a blessed day & Be a blessing to others.

Thank you for coming to see me come back please.

Myths of immortality

Check out bill boards by art of Robert Montgomery
http://www.robertmontgomery.org/robertmontgomery.org/ROBERT_MONTGOMERY.html

Quote by~Erma Bombeck
Children make your life important.

Facts
Pepsi-Cola was originally called 'Brad's drink'.
A baboon called Jackie became a private in the South African army in World War I.
Next seven days, 800 Americans will be injured by their jewelry.
Cow is a Japanese brand of shaving foam.
Average person spends three years of his or her life on a toilet.

Tip
Just dab a little mayonnaise onto the dull Piano keys and leave it for five minutes or so.
Then wipe off the mayo, and buff with a different cloth until the ivory shines.

Recipe
Chocolate Mayo Cake
2 c. flour5 tbsp. cocoa2 tsp. soda1/2 tsp. salt1 c. sugar1 c. mayonnaise1 c. water1 tsp. vanilla
Blend together with electric mixer. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees in 8 x 8 inch pan. "A never fail recipe." Great frosted or dunked in a glass of milk.

Crafts & Tutorials
Printable cookie bags
http://momomushy.blogspot.com/2009/03/printable-cookie-bags.html
*Love this one cowboy roll tutorial
http://blog.imaginechildhood.com/imagine-childhood/2011/06/-cowboy-roll.html

Baby gift poppy flower onesie tutorial
http://jessajill.blogspot.com/2011/07/baby-gift-poppy-flower-onesie.html

How to make a cinnamon bun head wrap
http://theletter4.blogspot.com/2011/07/cinnamon-bun-anyone.html

Tutorial Flannel Receiving Blanket
http://snips-and-spice.blogspot.com/2011/07/flannel-receiving-blanket.html

How to make a pallet table
http://vintagemellie.blogspot.com/2011/06/pallet-table.html

Diaper Wiper Holder Tutorial
http://itssewstinkincute.blogspot.com/2011/07/diaper-wipe-holder-tutorial.html


Have a blessed day & Be a blessing to others.

Thank you for coming to see me come back please.

Pow Wow

S.D. Pow Wow Dancers July 3, 2011

Quote by~Wallace Stevens
The summer night is like a perfection of thought.

Facts
Girls have more tastebuds than boys.
Every hour one billion cells in the body must be replaced.
85% of us will eat Spam this year.
91% of us lie regularly.
47% of people drink straight from the carton.

Tip
Rinsing out the plastic container I then fill it up and place it in the freezer to create a huge block of ice. This is especially handy when having a barbecue and need to keep things cold outside.

Recipe
Left over brats (Bratwurst stew)
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth

4 medium carrots, cut into 3/4 inch chunks

2 stalks celery, cut into 3/4 inch chunks

1 medium onion, chopped

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

3 cups chopped cabbage2

(15.5 ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained

5 fully cooked bratwurst links, cut into 3/4 inch slices

In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the cabbage; cover and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in beans and bratwurst; heat through.http://community.tasteofhome.com/community_forums/f/34/t/61729.aspx

Crafts & Tutorials

Tutorial easy way to take your photos turn into coloring page
http://jensownroad.blogspot.com/2011/03/tutorial-easy-way-to-turn-your-photos.html

Knot tote pattern free
http://jensownroad.blogspot.com/2011/03/tutorial-easy-way-to-turn-your-photos.html

Rag Bath Mat tutorial
http://blog.a-common-thread.com/2009/08/rag-bath-mat-tutorial.html

Circular needle sock pattern
http://www.tostetoes.com/onesockoneneedletoeup.htm

Hand towel beach bag
http://crafttutorials.net/2010/07/hand-towel-beach-bag/

Hard cover needle book tutorial
http://lisascraftblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/tutorial-hardcover-needle-book.html

Free eiffel tower printable
http://www.flickr.com/photos/taffeta/2421383049/in/photostream/


Have a blessed day & Be a blessing to others.

Thank you for coming to see me come back please.

Gumby

Gumby

Art Clokey created Gumby For those who don’t know Gumby, he is a stop-action cartoon character made out of green clay. The bendable figure was the subject of a 233 animated shorts that ran for over 35 years. Clokey created Gumby in the 1950’s and he was first seen on “The Howdy Doody Show” on TV. NBC picked it up as a regular series in 1957.
read more about Art Clokey here
http://finaltaxi.wordpress.com/2010/01/13/art-clokey-the-man-who-created-gumby/

Quote by~Ray Charles
“Dreams, if they’re any good, are always a little crazy.”

Facts
Male monkeys lose the hair on their heads in the same way men do.
Venom of the king cobra is so deadly that just one gram of it can kill 150 people.
Heart of an astronaut actually gets smaller when in outer space.
New York Stock Exchange started as a coffee shop.
Dragonflies have six legs but cannot walk.

Tip
Hard-to-reach spots in the bathroom, usually around the fixtures, where mildew
may breed in the grout between tiles.Soak a few cotton balls in bleach and place them in those difficult spots. Leave them to work their magic for a few hours.

Recipe
Zucchini cake
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon (can sub 1 teaspoon with other spices such as allspice and nutmeg, go easy on the cloves though)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3 eggs
2 cups white, granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (optional, my addition)
2 cups (from about 3-4 regular sized zucchini) grated un-peeled zucchini
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1/2 cup golden raisins (optional)
Frosting
3 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature (Philadelphia cream cheese
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
1 1/2 to 2 cups of powdered sugar
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9x12 or 9x13 baking pan (I used a pyrex pan). In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. Set aside. In a mixer, beat the 3 eggs on high speed until frothy. Lower the speed and beat in the sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla, and lemon zest (if using). Stir in the flour mixture, a third at a time. Stir in the zucchini and chopped nuts and/or raisins. Pour mixture into a 9x12 or 9x13 baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes. (My grandmother's notes say you can also bake in an angel food pan for 1 hour.) Remove from oven and let cool completely before frosting. (While the cake is cooling, let the frosting's cream cheese and butter sit at room temperature to soften.)To make the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter. Add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth.Frost the cake and serve. Store covered with aluminum foil.
http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/grandmas_zucchini_cake/

Crafts & Tutorials
Button down bib & free pattern
http://jensownroad.blogspot.com/2011/06/button-down-rehab-day-8-button-down-bib.html

Fabric fire works tutorial
http://sewsara.blogspot.com/2010/07/fabric-fireworks.html

Travel made easy with cookie trays* wonderful ideas
http://jensownroad.blogspot.com/2011/06/button-down-rehab-day-8-button-down-bib.html

How to sew your own bolster Pillows
http://ofpinksandfairytales.blogspot.com/2011/06/make-your-own-bolster-pillows.html

How to macrame
http://alililly.blogspot.com/2011/06/how-to-macrame.html

Have a blessed day & Be a blessing to others.

Thank you for coming to see me come back please.