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Suzanna Scott
to see more of her art
http://www.360seegallery.com/art

Quote by~Epictetus
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.

Facts
Cashew nut shells contain oil that is extremely irritating to human skin.
Avocados have more protein than any other fruit.
One-third of the population can't snap their fingers.
Dandelion root can be roasted and ground as a coffee substitute.
Bananas contain a natural chemical which can make a person happy. This same chemical is also found in Prozac.


Tip
Pick up a broken egg with salt! Pour salt over the egg and
it will solidify so you can sweep it up.

Recipe
Coffee Drop cookies
1 cup Sugar
1/2 cup Shortening
1 Egg (beaten well)
2 cup Flour
1/2 tsp Baking soda
1/4 tsp Salt
1 tsp Baking powder
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Cloves
3/4 cup Cold Coffee
1/2 cup Raisins (chopped)
1/2 cup Nuts (chopped)
1 tsp Vanilla
Mix shortening and sugar together to make cream type mixture. Combine egg. Mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and cloves together. Add alternately with coffee to make mixture wet. Combine raisins, nuts, and vanilla. Mix well. Combine more flour if required to make a drop cookie dough. Drop them onto greased baking sheet. Bake them at 400 degrees F for about 10-15 minutes.


Crafts & Tutorials
How to Make a Pebble Mosaic
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/video/0,,20367521,00.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ThisOldHouseHow-toAndRepair+%28This+Old+House%3A+How-To+And+Repair%29

Art tote tutorial
http://lovelylittlesweetpeas.blogspot.com/2010/02/we-have-winnerand-tutorial.html

Car Organizer tutorial
http://www.themayfly.com/weblog/2007/10/the_car_organizer_howto.html

Printable Bookplate Freebie
http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2010/05/printable-bookplate-freebie.html

Printable Vintage Labels
http://www.i-do-it-yourself.com/2010/05/lemonade-goodies-part-2/
In French
http://www.flickr.com/photos/taffeta/sets/72157623775095705/


Glass jar turned vintage tutorial
http://bridalbuzz.blogspot.com/2009/01/glass-jars-turned-vintage.html
You can mimic the aqua/turquoise look on clear jars with the help of some glass paint
http://www.cheapjoes.com/art-supplies/7445_pebeo-vitrea-glass-paint.asp

Dump Truck Bank Tutorial
http://www.maryjanesandgaloshes.com/2010/02/dump-truck-bank-so-easy-you-will-fall.html


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