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I received a bunch Wonderful gifts from Lyric Seidensticker.
An embroidery pattern, postcards, vintage cards, and rose scented origami paper.
I started folding origami dolls last night, and when I was done my hands smelled like roses. THANK YOU LYRIC!!!!
Such a nice surprise.
I will post more printable images on Flickr later. :0)
Click on the apron image to view the pattern.
* Must have a Flickr account
I posted this pattern on Flickr for Amy Karol for posting her hot pad on Hot Mitt Monthly.
Thank You AMY!!
As soon as the weather starts to get warm I can't help wanting to hang my clothes outside to dry.
They always smell so much better when they dry outside.
RECIPE FOR LAVENDER WATER TO SPRAY ON CLOTHES
3 cups of distilled water
3 ounces vodka
15-30 drops essential oil of lavender
Sterilize a glass container by placing it in boiling water for 3 minutes. Allow to cool.
Pour the distilled water and vodka in to the glass, using a funnel if needed..
Add the lavender oil and stir.
Results will mellow with time. This lavender water will last approximately 1 year.
GREAT TO SPRAY ON CLOTHES AND PILLOWCASES. :0)
Carol Grilo is one of my favorite crafter/artist on Flickr.
Click on the image of the items she sent me to view her wonderful bags and fun artwork on Flickr at the FofysFactory.
Thank You Carol for all of the goodies. :0)
These are the TREATS that Libby sent me from the Recipe/Snack swap. She also sent some great recipes in a nice wipable binder.
(wipe-able it's a word TODAY)
One of the fun things that Libby shared is an "8 week freeze it swap" she does at work where her co workers get together every eight weeks and each person brings a freezable lunch food item to share(soups, casseroles, etc.) along with plenty of empty Tupperwares. They all swap and load up their empty Tupperwares with the different dishes to take home and freeze and have plenty of food to take for lunch until the next "8 week freeze it swap".
GREAT IDEA!!!!
Lauri and Ben's Banana Muffins
1/2 c. butter 1 c. sugar 1 egg
1 c. mashed banana (about 3 bananas)
1 tsp baking soda dissolved in 1 tsp. water
1 1/2 c. flour 1 tsp vanilla 1 c. chocolate chips
Cream ingredients in order. Bake 12-15 min at 375 in 2" muffin tins.
My daughter and her friends both online and locally are Pullip Crazy. I decided to give her an early Easter Treat. The book on the left
ISBN# 4-7661-1627-5
has patterns that resemble British Punk Wear. Last night I found myself hand sewing a pleather corset (fetish sexy wear top)
For a doll????
The book on the right
ISBN# 4-7661-1600-3
is more conservative and has simple easy to sew patterns for tops, dresses, and accessories. Both books are great and better than Barbie patterns. Rain (my daughter) can't seem to choose a favorite. I'm so glad that SHE WILL BE DOING THE SEWING.
My eyes can't handle such small pieces.
This month Swap Bot had a recipe and handmade treat swap that my daughter talked me into being a part of. It seems that there was a virus going around, because my swap partner just informed me that she was running late sending her handmade treats for fear of sending me her germs.
(Don't worry Libby, my daughter and I came down with the same thing.)
We decided to send our swap partners Jell-o packages, and a Jell-o bean mold, along with 10 funky Jell-o recipes. I couldn't resist buying one for myself. You use two packages of Jell-o per bean mold and they come out gummy like gummi bears ( not so much like Jell-o)
Jell-o makes a sour green apple flavor that makes great Jiggler beans.
You have to use your finger to glide each bean out individually so it's best not to fill them to the very top. I am so happy that Ebay had these. :0)
Had to share the vintage recipe :0)
Happy St. Patricks Day to all of my wonderful friends.
These are the five books that have changed my life for Tigerluxe
1.) ME TIME by Stuart Semple available on PDF here. I bought this E-book as a joke for myself and I practiced all of the exercises for 14 days with my daughters for fun, just to see if it really worked, and most of the things we visualized came true using his 14 day exercises. I go back to this book even now. It's pretty amazing!
2& 3.) The Key and Be the Person You Want To Find are both Zen based books from here. Despite the fact that I am Catholic, I love all of Cheri Huber's Books. They have changed my life completely.
4.)Excuse Me Your Life is Waiting by Lynn Grabhorn
Isbn# 1-57174-381-2 My mother gave me this book. I love Lynn's direct no nonsense approach to life and the power our feelings have in our lives and how to (as she writes) "keep your valve open"
I like this book better than any other self help book about 7 habits or Deepoks exercises.
5.) Creating an Herbal Body Care Business by Sandy Maine Isbn# 1-58017-094-3 I really like Sandy's Business Advice. I didn't buy this book with the idea to start an herbal business, it was the way she describes business in today's world. She writes that it's not a HOW TO book, but a "HOW CAN"
I have had two businesses in the past that I ended up getting bored with and selling, and most of the business books and courses I would take have always had the same messages. Evaluate the market for your products, location, a two syllable business name, a simple logo, advertising over the crease of the newspaper on the right hand side, blah...blah..blah.
I realized after reading Sandy's book and the interviews of other business owners that both times that I was in business, it was just to push a product and make a quick buck. Sandy's book is the BEST business book I have ever read.
Click on the PRINCESS to view the winning entry!
The March Hot Mitt Monthly Theme is Embroidered Pot Holder.
