Ninja Tacks

Ninja Tacks
Ninja Tacks are thumbtacks designed to give the illusion that throwing stars are embedded in a surface.
read more here:
http://chromoly.bigcartel.com/product/ninja-tacks

Quotes By~Cicero
“Every man can tell how many goats or sheep he possesses, but not how many friends.”

Facts
Groucho Marx was the oldest Academy Award winner - in 1973 he received a Honorary Award at the age of 83.
In 1925 a giant sequoia located in California's Kings Canyon National Park was named the nation's national Christmas tree. The tree is over 300 feet in height. In Pacific Grove there is a law on the books establishing a $500 fine for molesting butterflies.
In 1927, Edwin E. Perkins of Hastings invented the powered soft drink Kool-Aid.
Nebraska has more miles of river than any other state.
Tips
Stained Tub
Combine equal amounts of cream of tartar and baking soda with enough lemon juice to make a paste. Rub the mixture into the stain with your fingers or a soft cloth. Let sit for a half hour, then rinse well with water.
Hard-to-Remove Light Bulb
Press the center of a foot-long strip of duct tape onto the middle of the bulb. Fold each loose end in half so it sticks onto itself. Gripping each end between your thumb and index finger, give a counterclockwise twist to loosen the bulb.

Recipe
Avocado Orange Salad
Salad:

1 medium head Bibb lettuce1 small cucumber

1 avocado

11 ounce can mandarin oranges

2 Tablespoons diced green onionDressing:

½ teaspoon grated orange zest

¼ cup orange juice

½ cup salad oil

2 Tablespoons sugar

2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar

¼ teaspoon salt

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Tear lettuce into small pieces, slice cucumber thin, slice avocado. Toss all of salad ingredients together, or arrange on 4 salad plates. Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a blender and blend. Pour dressing over salad and toss.

Serves 4

Crafts & tutorials
How to make a bubbling urn
http://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/projects/water-urn/

How to make a boot Scraper
http://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/projects/boot-scraper/

Vintage Teapot cup & saucer pattern
http://tipnut.com/teapot-holder/

Sparkling stars Luminarias 1 gallon paint cans with pattern
http://www.lowescreativeideas.com/idea-library/projects/sparkling_stars_luminarias_0709.aspx

Knitting with twine pattern
http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/07/diy-project-kates-knitted-twine-dining-set.html

How to replace your Storm Door Screen
http://www.lowescreativeideas.com/idea-library/videos/Replace_Your_Storm_Door_Screen_0409.aspx?subscriber=1

How to build a dressing Bench
http://www.lowescreativeideas.com/idea-library/projects/dressing_bench_0709.aspx

How to sew a fabric postcard
http://www.burdastyle.com/howtos/show/1938#

Stay Crafty !
Have a blessed day and remember to be a blessing !