tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333915782024-03-12T22:25:27.101-04:00From AuraEach day of our lives is a gift and a blessing. I write about the wonderful experiences I encounter during this journey. I'm thankful to my Lord for the countless gifts He has given me.Aurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314340702532465603noreply@blogger.comBlogger282125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33391578.post-62014758909439199592011-05-15T20:40:00.000-04:002011-05-15T20:40:53.720-04:00Paper Bunting Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOVJAu_QwD8TiQPXxeScGQpnhOisWSh1m9yKbK1KyZWvEedlI7SpQ4Ex6fK2pegWbfdKvBy0i099ezn2NxdiklOa0xLCt1ZeV7t9T2iUg177XjILxxYq4qF7Dn0UgrMVMxgxCm5Q/s1600/May+2011+117psedit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOVJAu_QwD8TiQPXxeScGQpnhOisWSh1m9yKbK1KyZWvEedlI7SpQ4Ex6fK2pegWbfdKvBy0i099ezn2NxdiklOa0xLCt1ZeV7t9T2iUg177XjILxxYq4qF7Dn0UgrMVMxgxCm5Q/s320/May+2011+117psedit.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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To make this very easy card, you will need scrap booking paper, paper from a discarded book, white cardstock (for the card), glue stick, an awl, a marker with a fine tip, double stick tape, a punch to cut the little flower, a small circle punch to cut the two circles for the flowers and twine.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">From white card stock cut a piece that measures 5-1/2" by 8-1/2". Fold in half. Cut another piece from scrapbook paper which measures 4" by 5-1/2". Use small pieces of double stick tape and center scrapbook paper piece on top of the white card. The pennant shape pieces are made from a piece of scrapbook paper and from pages from an old discarded book. Cut this pieces t o measure 4" by 1-3/8". Fold each piece in half using the glue stick to hold in half. Using scissors cut into a pennant shape. Place the four pieces and secure to the card using the glue stick. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge05aspxvmnyIpDMujqa0LGIlDHGLERzlyD_rofxOoOQNVY3zklKMBNzAC2jVaM_umQXG2JYkxrOXZnCQzLaTiph3PezMYGilyGsGnCIxvv3AyzA2hkuFcy-CSx73b9ZpRyLl9Cw/s1600/May+2011+129psedit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge05aspxvmnyIpDMujqa0LGIlDHGLERzlyD_rofxOoOQNVY3zklKMBNzAC2jVaM_umQXG2JYkxrOXZnCQzLaTiph3PezMYGilyGsGnCIxvv3AyzA2hkuFcy-CSx73b9ZpRyLl9Cw/s400/May+2011+129psedit.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Using an awl puncture two small holes right next to the pennant shapes. Do this on each side.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAZj64vetmVJ1LLYseqzPjpCbJmQEQH8V_Jwo3YLmtVxQk9RmV5zucrhUss_9xP7IwqHbIE-vwGkHsOdcXw3uc1WoPdURotrKltgG9v7wkH06hQvgnT2dv5o6B1PSVoOIqJsULeA/s1600/May+2011+131.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAZj64vetmVJ1LLYseqzPjpCbJmQEQH8V_Jwo3YLmtVxQk9RmV5zucrhUss_9xP7IwqHbIE-vwGkHsOdcXw3uc1WoPdURotrKltgG9v7wkH06hQvgnT2dv5o6B1PSVoOIqJsULeA/s400/May+2011+131.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Using a blunt needle thread a piece of twine and tie into a bow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmjgrRxgoYgt927NXRWx1sgmiDZMMMEs-7zN8AXQaRKwjgIU9_0axP9o6lGuf_DJZC8jlHbfTTUF_nlyjr4u_19N4ZCC_igLLteQCFcOZMD3nWRY0hYYIMxvfSyzIJHqFiaWv3aw/s1600/May+2011+132psedit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmjgrRxgoYgt927NXRWx1sgmiDZMMMEs-7zN8AXQaRKwjgIU9_0axP9o6lGuf_DJZC8jlHbfTTUF_nlyjr4u_19N4ZCC_igLLteQCFcOZMD3nWRY0hYYIMxvfSyzIJHqFiaWv3aw/s400/May+2011+132psedit.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Embellish the card with flowers cut with a punch and using a fine tip marker write the sentiment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYUwPu2gik_l5k2Uvqu2jeWglfDe9-uGfaEZW_uT4kHCJ__anTlQG9sx6HhAchyik4neE1qqLZbJ45EQg20n3_2_Ya9PlNQ7nD3Ik5NJD608oBkj5uiRqZAxRjoI5WaHLiyUsMAQ/s1600/May+2011+133psedit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYUwPu2gik_l5k2Uvqu2jeWglfDe9-uGfaEZW_uT4kHCJ__anTlQG9sx6HhAchyik4neE1qqLZbJ45EQg20n3_2_Ya9PlNQ7nD3Ik5NJD608oBkj5uiRqZAxRjoI5WaHLiyUsMAQ/s400/May+2011+133psedit.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="color: magenta; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">The Finished Card</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6cPRHsQKsSbqzFTDxQC2b_BjzZJVmlruZ177sKYumA9K6L8JfdDCWmXXjKjrqKFJap0RJgJikEswLpdHTN-i5U3w5DNmNh0GhBtXYdy1TPhWSUXzfClovkSvGmWJqTCt7qe4S9A/s1600/May+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6cPRHsQKsSbqzFTDxQC2b_BjzZJVmlruZ177sKYumA9K6L8JfdDCWmXXjKjrqKFJap0RJgJikEswLpdHTN-i5U3w5DNmNh0GhBtXYdy1TPhWSUXzfClovkSvGmWJqTCt7qe4S9A/s400/May+2011.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Some more cards using the same materials and technique:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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I enjoyed mine doing what I love best these days knitting a Wee Lil Birdie.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMYiHVndgDAb_GAc73_KGfS2fZn4HYLgkHT_AiOucs_aNofh6TPHzNkx2VCf_Wrco9fBN2srcmwPCE6a2YpGq1WmWXeuefTycnCVdpIkdDLKzcUbvvFQjO93SXoIF_Ou9NN9Ta6g/s1600/May+2011+063photoshop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMYiHVndgDAb_GAc73_KGfS2fZn4HYLgkHT_AiOucs_aNofh6TPHzNkx2VCf_Wrco9fBN2srcmwPCE6a2YpGq1WmWXeuefTycnCVdpIkdDLKzcUbvvFQjO93SXoIF_Ou9NN9Ta6g/s400/May+2011+063photoshop.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This little bird is knitted in the round using double point needles. I really like how the beak came. You will need a basic knowledge of crochet to make the beak. I tried hard creating a knitted beak but found that it was much easier using a crochet hook.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMZzlWn-7xJQL9EFDREL4duZG_L4IshutdxqazbXrBaTKMi52bZPUCVsTDoMkz2SwT0gzscOiL5PH3kDP4SpTu0bNhoabtYej74C1-20bIonbtXfBpOdEUF8ekwI3Jk_KPUiYsHQ/s1600/May+2011+049.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMZzlWn-7xJQL9EFDREL4duZG_L4IshutdxqazbXrBaTKMi52bZPUCVsTDoMkz2SwT0gzscOiL5PH3kDP4SpTu0bNhoabtYej74C1-20bIonbtXfBpOdEUF8ekwI3Jk_KPUiYsHQ/s400/May+2011+049.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The legs are made by making an I-cord which two stitches in the needle. You can actually attach the yarn to the bottom of the bird and begin knitting. This step eliminates attaching the leg with a yarn needle. To pick up the stitches use a crochet hook and then mount on the double point needles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaUbVYC0u35_w7g_kkCMohASnwL9Y5pHKwXKs5-W1Wtg5RatRvO9-NZqbr-_deuoWd9oqt7ELqmtPVx8uNrbJeeCPeWdG0fJJO27nCbznvBmktlDg9SqppZHPVpCyPwzy4vJkY3w/s1600/May+2011+051.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaUbVYC0u35_w7g_kkCMohASnwL9Y5pHKwXKs5-W1Wtg5RatRvO9-NZqbr-_deuoWd9oqt7ELqmtPVx8uNrbJeeCPeWdG0fJJO27nCbznvBmktlDg9SqppZHPVpCyPwzy4vJkY3w/s400/May+2011+051.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">After completing the leg I found it lots easier to make the toes also using a crochet hook.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoS2pP2-Q0WHfV3nlMnxX7uSOKdHDfPO5BYZOoeAuI-iUS3cooP4LUgsdBmmvCV9AXuI0Rx2UHcswcYMOr8qj3LoUhOZMQPeurk-nX0eTo9mZCS0RCxkE-jWXXaNq-W_Ez5Qrdlg/s1600/May+2011+052.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoS2pP2-Q0WHfV3nlMnxX7uSOKdHDfPO5BYZOoeAuI-iUS3cooP4LUgsdBmmvCV9AXuI0Rx2UHcswcYMOr8qj3LoUhOZMQPeurk-nX0eTo9mZCS0RCxkE-jWXXaNq-W_Ez5Qrdlg/s400/May+2011+052.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The toes are all hooked to the I cord and are made by chaining three and then slip stitching three. This bird only has three toes.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you do try to make this bird. I must caution that due to all the techniques I use it is not a project for beginners. There is some degree of difficulty.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: #990000;">Here's red birdie made earlier this week.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJB7PyWsnCQuZJTqq4RRv_RJi0llJVGcpy82dsvMr3M8f2d8awCBTZV8HxhKIoYoEdO6up9mrX_sLoSdNkr1lp9Lqec_I8g4Vj6gxLDYnE4u151X4RQm04uk_ej9SXQxQGvlbnRQ/s1600/May+2011+019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJB7PyWsnCQuZJTqq4RRv_RJi0llJVGcpy82dsvMr3M8f2d8awCBTZV8HxhKIoYoEdO6up9mrX_sLoSdNkr1lp9Lqec_I8g4Vj6gxLDYnE4u151X4RQm04uk_ej9SXQxQGvlbnRQ/s400/May+2011+019.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I have written the pattern and you can download a free copy here:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.scribd.com/full/54971759?access_key=key-m23hfnogmmbru714n5z">Wee Knitted Bird</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you have any questions....please don't hesitate to leave a comment.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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I checked out this book and found a neat book to make using the subscription inserts that come in magazines. So this is why I'm calling the post Earth Day Crafting since I am repurposing. The instructions for the Custom Bound Books is on page 64. You can really use any size or type of paper you have on hand.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> You will need 10 pieces of paper. Three pieces will be for the pages of the book, Four pieces will work as connectors, two pieces for the title pages and one piece will be used to create the books spine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3vb4eNMn9f8/TbIHJYOmTKI/AAAAAAAACnU/voibBWv_S1M/s1600/April2011+238.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3vb4eNMn9f8/TbIHJYOmTKI/AAAAAAAACnU/voibBWv_S1M/s400/April2011+238.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;">Step 1</span></b> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #20124d;">{Make the pages for the book}</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Fold one short end to the middle not creasing the middle section </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DDOxV-r897U/TbIHJymma5I/AAAAAAAACnY/8nRZahHih0o/s1600/April2011+239.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DDOxV-r897U/TbIHJymma5I/AAAAAAAACnY/8nRZahHih0o/s320/April2011+239.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Do this on the other short side. Fold three pieces in this manner. Your paper now looks like this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ut2d3Ofj8QQ/TbIHKKtP0CI/AAAAAAAACnc/zgtMvjc1OF4/s1600/April2011+240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ut2d3Ofj8QQ/TbIHKKtP0CI/AAAAAAAACnc/zgtMvjc1OF4/s320/April2011+240.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="color: #20124d; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">Now fold the short sides again to the middle.</span></span></span><br />
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The connectors will be 1/8" smaller.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YLYahUlROsY/TbIHLAXjfDI/AAAAAAAACnk/JN-7cCxhztQ/s1600/April2011+245.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YLYahUlROsY/TbIHLAXjfDI/AAAAAAAACnk/JN-7cCxhztQ/s320/April2011+245.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #20124d;">Step 3 {Make the covers}</span></b></span> You will need two pieces of paper and these pieces are folded the same way you folded the pages.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;">Step 4 {Make the Spine}</span></b> You will need one piece of paper to make the spine. Fold this piece the same way you folded the connectors. Arrange your pieces of paper in order before joining them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UObLdnA5T1o/TbIHLqt8VMI/AAAAAAAACno/VVcFNQX6Jdw/s1600/April2011+246.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UObLdnA5T1o/TbIHLqt8VMI/AAAAAAAACno/VVcFNQX6Jdw/s400/April2011+246.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;">Step 5 </span></b>- Join the pages to the connectors by slipping the connector into the page making sure all the open edges are all on the same side. Join in this manner:</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 connector, 1 page, 1 connector, 1 page, 1 connector, 1 page ending with 1 connector.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now join a cover to each side. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f9oQeYT_FYQ/TbIHMneeBrI/AAAAAAAACns/DNH9VHecNkY/s1600/April2011+247.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f9oQeYT_FYQ/TbIHMneeBrI/AAAAAAAACns/DNH9VHecNkY/s400/April2011+247.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="color: #20124d; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Step 6 {Fold the book in accordion style}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEZI9aIahPdbI45VGg75WqkwrDRUJOT1aMQfZOMmEBXpoKtE1v6PQdX12I_4dn49bbiN_F-gIo-pg5jDKbCKavnffd0RLLZibQp1xEBmGaITIDWzSz9Be4ca9BQ2P0Su3o1-UTJA/s1600/April2011+248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEZI9aIahPdbI45VGg75WqkwrDRUJOT1aMQfZOMmEBXpoKtE1v6PQdX12I_4dn49bbiN_F-gIo-pg5jDKbCKavnffd0RLLZibQp1xEBmGaITIDWzSz9Be4ca9BQ2P0Su3o1-UTJA/s400/April2011+248.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The opposite side of the accordion looks like this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisWfW839EmB732-yWBBxcL00cXW9u8L2Su2K8CPbXSVKHzx8nonGPbnD1y2qj6GGHjUefhInbPkzIVEcnDcIohA8KDVIPVJMJfRh5fVV1dBL8cUNvUGGZt5MdCVIMvTZVM4X6cLQ/s1600/April2011+249.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisWfW839EmB732-yWBBxcL00cXW9u8L2Su2K8CPbXSVKHzx8nonGPbnD1y2qj6GGHjUefhInbPkzIVEcnDcIohA8KDVIPVJMJfRh5fVV1dBL8cUNvUGGZt5MdCVIMvTZVM4X6cLQ/s400/April2011+249.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The pages of the book</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigYM5WgnDcI5OgM_VN0DIj1v85H-ppA_UfhzCswlOMdDIy8JkifJOyzN5Zf0t_ctHYYaeTU3Ga9aPBnC9BxCe-l61rmSTHESc6PkKk8WYusitTS85ThOBjt-OWng5o4w-KbS3gdQ/s1600/April2011+250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigYM5WgnDcI5OgM_VN0DIj1v85H-ppA_UfhzCswlOMdDIy8JkifJOyzN5Zf0t_ctHYYaeTU3Ga9aPBnC9BxCe-l61rmSTHESc6PkKk8WYusitTS85ThOBjt-OWng5o4w-KbS3gdQ/s400/April2011+250.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="color: #20124d; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Step 7 {Use the last piece of paper to make the spine by......</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs7GlG1GSSS-vPoyFMVWfBGOv0fS9V3xKdaPiReBvyLd1LxX4LxufPmozwYzubcEiNDLqBCH2Z6eEk5_JLcJnkeehqSrk4y5D4PFDvsF8tDrSMBNGql752B3aoF3HurlLR4sIUsQ/s1600/April2011+251.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs7GlG1GSSS-vPoyFMVWfBGOv0fS9V3xKdaPiReBvyLd1LxX4LxufPmozwYzubcEiNDLqBCH2Z6eEk5_JLcJnkeehqSrk4y5D4PFDvsF8tDrSMBNGql752B3aoF3HurlLR4sIUsQ/s320/April2011+251.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Slipping into the two covers. I applied a small amount of glue to the spine piece facing you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmA5F9P1QaBEp92umu062Mn6KVV91YZU7jJo7Y52smuHEr-8Q9AgSgG60A86hMUoL6YfS6-cNKj-dL532fUEXk2-i1WJtjXMHNqT2mesLrtODL6l6yrvrjUZBSA39o7XiZ_k6vEA/s1600/April2011+253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmA5F9P1QaBEp92umu062Mn6KVV91YZU7jJo7Y52smuHEr-8Q9AgSgG60A86hMUoL6YfS6-cNKj-dL532fUEXk2-i1WJtjXMHNqT2mesLrtODL6l6yrvrjUZBSA39o7XiZ_k6vEA/s400/April2011+253.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The finished book.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAVEGVDqppnqFMZu769sTQjb7dHHQOjm_1ZSvEbRWPuyOc3PJqHLm0lhlBfbfUBYPPgzQPucw3Gn-5SEbSeDflZ6s7y_v9S6_aMfEx71LdlI8xYnBZ61bI8ugxq1_DEBoACLlDxA/s1600/April2011+255.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAVEGVDqppnqFMZu769sTQjb7dHHQOjm_1ZSvEbRWPuyOc3PJqHLm0lhlBfbfUBYPPgzQPucw3Gn-5SEbSeDflZ6s7y_v9S6_aMfEx71LdlI8xYnBZ61bI8ugxq1_DEBoACLlDxA/s400/April2011+255.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">This little book is perfect for jotting down Memory verses.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwRi1E41Mwmygo-6Wq9OxVEZFfyWvAkzJcAjTSrnA_IOAqn1vqFJSJlbEWQXvCf28-8ZexdLysYYDCoeEo-HwtjNwlSkxvkvdOAccVlCuC6exLcSR8PP9HEtM6EmWgYnFRdSyQ_A/s1600/April2011+204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwRi1E41Mwmygo-6Wq9OxVEZFfyWvAkzJcAjTSrnA_IOAqn1vqFJSJlbEWQXvCf28-8ZexdLysYYDCoeEo-HwtjNwlSkxvkvdOAccVlCuC6exLcSR8PP9HEtM6EmWgYnFRdSyQ_A/s400/April2011+204.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTt5Dm6tGhsV-5caCMopFgEg7LpuGT-uSjwnPr4RlSrAqq3b7YxGL0J2MPr33A7cxpEd9et76jHLmvHHkLtaH3VGrFajaJph44nyFJn1xMpSeYnVTwnHgli3aZ8ws7crnq5h3Ucg/s1600/April2011+203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTt5Dm6tGhsV-5caCMopFgEg7LpuGT-uSjwnPr4RlSrAqq3b7YxGL0J2MPr33A7cxpEd9et76jHLmvHHkLtaH3VGrFajaJph44nyFJn1xMpSeYnVTwnHgli3aZ8ws7crnq5h3Ucg/s400/April2011+203.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also made a birthday card booklet using this technique. I used 8-1/2 by 11 inches paper. Keep in mind that the connectors will not be seen so you can use paper that has some writing. You can even pre print your pieces of paper to make a mini scrapbook. This I am going to try next. The pretty illustrations on this birthday card booklet are from the <a href="http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2011/04/vintage-easter-clip-art-funny-bunny.html">Graphics Fairy</a>. For a more finished spine, you can cut a piece of paper and glue to the spine. I used a piece of magazine paper to make the spine strip.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_M5iAGVACyM/TbIHI29jbOI/AAAAAAAACnQ/RZk-frJJmeg/s1600/April2011+259.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_M5iAGVACyM/TbIHI29jbOI/AAAAAAAACnQ/RZk-frJJmeg/s400/April2011+259.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoi6s6075JFjfjzq2YhnjofpBjAeohv6o0ra6oDqADPvc_v4szYTE632om4yZKVRwYjYBdeJRooxD-DcOQb_qFOI4nNhsCi9PB8UMFJLXiQL1BCpjISaUOqjXPtDkS-KCP9A7zgQ/s1600/April2011+258.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoi6s6075JFjfjzq2YhnjofpBjAeohv6o0ra6oDqADPvc_v4szYTE632om4yZKVRwYjYBdeJRooxD-DcOQb_qFOI4nNhsCi9PB8UMFJLXiQL1BCpjISaUOqjXPtDkS-KCP9A7zgQ/s320/April2011+258.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">'Till we meet again...</span>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br />
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Spring Fever has caused me to go on a planting spree! I decided this year to try growing some of my plants from seeds. It really can save you some money if you don't mind the little extra work that is involved. It's actually very exciting to see a plant develop from seed. With a little tender loving care you can be successful. This first picture shows some of my Cherry Tomato Plants. I can't wait for these to grow and start producing tomatoes. The seeds were free and came from the Lost and Found from Mint Hill Library.<br />
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To plant seeds you need little containers. I planted the first seeds in March and I was not successful since the temperature in my house was still a little too cool and the plants that began to develop were super thin. The ones I planted in April have done much better. The little seed starter boxes I made were made using newspaper.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"> Step 1: Cut your newspaper to measure 9 inches square.</div><br />
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This winter I noticed two of my plants had <a href="http://www.ghorganics.com/whiteflies.html">Whiteflies</a>, my Jade plant and a Fern. As soon as the temperatures got warmer I moved them outside. At this time of the year as long as it does not get below 32 degree F, plants do Ok if they are put somewhat near the house.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">A natural way of treating white flies, aphids, spider mites and scales is by spraying the plant with Insecticidal soap. I had on hand Dr Woods Pure Tea Tree Castile Soap which contains hemp oil, olive oil, tea tree oil, sea salt, citric acid and rosemary extract. Dr Bronner's Castile soap is also all natural and will work well.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Castile Soap is mild enough to use on your face so it won't hurt your plants or pets and will attack the infestation. Here's the recipe.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">Green Insecticidal Soap</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">1 Quart of water</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tablespoon Castile Soap</div><div style="text-align: center;">Dissolve the Castile soap in the water. Pour into a spray bottle. Label the bottle. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Tip: the Method All Purpose cleaner bottle holds 1 quart of water.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZB9g9g0CHKlF3oOk7qDo4OU4WR-rJJd8r6JMSacRUfqZbkD1XDgN8GZmCUotWUhyphenhyphennXHk_kbiUlYgUN0Pz0VsXBBubwlpd5nPVAp4cmtwgmTY_8T03HSn_mUPQEZdVGck5CVteg/s1600/April2011+101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZB9g9g0CHKlF3oOk7qDo4OU4WR-rJJd8r6JMSacRUfqZbkD1XDgN8GZmCUotWUhyphenhyphennXHk_kbiUlYgUN0Pz0VsXBBubwlpd5nPVAp4cmtwgmTY_8T03HSn_mUPQEZdVGck5CVteg/s400/April2011+101.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Spray the plant thoroughly preferably early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Place the plant in a shady location during the treatment. Do not spray in a sunny location. Check the plant and repeat spraying after 3 days. If it rains and the rain washes away the soap, you may spray again before the third day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSK1bqjfUy_ADakNWfcuNYmE43lmCumvkuMMmj7JVe7pmYxnhLU3360HZ3aQMMCXATPRtbsC5VTbC0yM0ONf8v0z4nMa1i67n0qImqAkTTnA9mKWb8HT9-boV_7jJgpWyEYT5Qjg/s1600/April2011+104.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSK1bqjfUy_ADakNWfcuNYmE43lmCumvkuMMmj7JVe7pmYxnhLU3360HZ3aQMMCXATPRtbsC5VTbC0yM0ONf8v0z4nMa1i67n0qImqAkTTnA9mKWb8HT9-boV_7jJgpWyEYT5Qjg/s400/April2011+104.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #274e13;">My infected Jade Plant</span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4WRfhkbGaXaxfvVkDFZkVHwQKs3pUBFSmMeP198tgtqY_Fqaa_nVEQ4YyZDObOQ3dGSrDXsWmwv7fuiWvTm_XvuJGmOFlH9pGnCj8qxA34L_I4a81d3sIlY9dH-FBgAap0a51w/s1600/April2011+102.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4WRfhkbGaXaxfvVkDFZkVHwQKs3pUBFSmMeP198tgtqY_Fqaa_nVEQ4YyZDObOQ3dGSrDXsWmwv7fuiWvTm_XvuJGmOFlH9pGnCj8qxA34L_I4a81d3sIlY9dH-FBgAap0a51w/s400/April2011+102.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/97594448@N00/5586968560/" title="Signs at Carolina Raptor Center by DulceKnits, on Flickr"><img alt="Signs at Carolina Raptor Center" height="375" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5186/5586968560_2869a5fe2d.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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I did not take many pictures of the birds in cages. I did managed to take this one of Mathilda a majestic Great Horned Owl, who is also part of the Guardians of Ga'Hoole exhibit.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/97594448@N00/5586971104/" title="Mathilda Great Horned Owl by DulceKnits, on Flickr"><img alt="Mathilda Great Horned Owl " height="375" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5104/5586971104_4d4d49d7f7.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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We walked the trails and came upon this neat illustration on how to draw an owl. Might have to try that someday.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/97594448@N00/5586972988/" title="How To Draw an Owl by DulceKnits, on Flickr"><img alt="How To Draw an Owl" height="375" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5098/5586972988_bc08e03333.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
You could purchase Owl pellets in the Gift Shop. You might wander what these are. I did not know but owls regurgitate what they eat.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/97594448@N00/5586978106/" title="Owl Pellets by DulceKnits, on Flickr"><img alt="Owl Pellets" height="375" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5100/5586978106_0a1d2b7a9e.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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A close look at a dissected owl pellet will reveal what they eat. Owls need to consume bird or rodent bones to get calcium. That is why an Owl as cute as they are should never be kept as pets.<br />
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We finished walking the trails with one to spare before the Bird show so we walked back to the car and relaxed in the car. My souvenir Plush Owls perched on the Sunroof look so adorable. I want to keep them but not this time.<br />
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The Volunteer in charge of the Bird Show was fantastic and quite knowledgeable of the Daytime Eating Birds of Prey. Here she educates the audience about the Cooper's Hawk.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/97594448@N00/5587089076/" title="A Volunteer Holding a Cooper's Hawk by DulceKnits, on Flickr"><img alt="A Volunteer Holding a Cooper's Hawk" height="375" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5013/5587089076_174c2a9f89.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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This Peregrine Falcon is around 7 years old and suffered injury to one of its wings. It's a little sad to see a beautiful bird like this achieve sustained flight. She assured everyone they have a good life at the Center and get quite used to living around people.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/97594448@N00/5587093966/" title="Peregrine Falcon * Falco Peregrinus by DulceKnits, on Flickr"><img alt="Peregrine Falcon * Falco Peregrinus" height="375" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5262/5587093966_d4abc91b85.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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Last but not least the Red Tailed Hawk has been a resident at CRC more than 20 years.<br />
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The admission to the Carolina Raptor Center is affordable and well worth what you will experience during your visit.<br />
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I am still making my own laundry detergent. I made one change in the way I make it so I thought I would revisit this post The only change I made is in the shredding of the Fels Naptha bar of soap. I am now finely shredding the bar of soap using my metal grater. I usually do this while watching TV. Cover your lap with a towel or cloth. If you do not find Fels Naptha soap you can also use Ivory Soap.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mix well the Borax, Washing soda and finely grated Fels Naptha. To even pulverize more you may use a food processor. </div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/97594448@N00/5582131267/" title="Homemade Laundry Detergent by DulceKnits, on Flickr"><img alt="Homemade Laundry Detergent" height="375" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5056/5582131267_2e133baa24.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> Store your homemade detergent in a jar. For one load use 1 tablespoon of the mix. Sometimes I use 2 tablespoons for heavily soiled clothes.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> This is a super economical recipe. One box of Borax will yield over 9 cups and 1 one box of the washing soda will yield just under 7 cups. </div>Aurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314340702532465603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33391578.post-4660191956131919722011-03-30T20:18:00.000-04:002011-03-30T20:18:19.732-04:00Misty Rain Walk<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/97594448@N00/5575655884/" title="Misty Rain Walk by DulceKnits, on Flickr"><img alt="Misty Rain Walk" height="375" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5264/5575655884_c8498046a6.jpg" width="500" /></a>I find it very relaxing to take walks during my lunch or dinner hour. The weather has turned cold again and even though it was misting a little bit I managed to get out of the Library building. It's really invigorating to come close in contact with nature especially after 4 + hours of Library work.<br />
Now that I take one picture a day as part of the Flickr Project 365 challenge I always have an excuse to take walks and find subjects to photograph.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #274e13;"> This log is completely covered in moss. So beautiful!</span></span></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/97594448@N00/5575063463/" title="Log Covered with Moss by DulceKnits, on Flickr"><img alt="Log Covered with Moss" height="375" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5097/5575063463_d6974ae959.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #274e13;"> This tree Lichen is as bright as it looks. I love the beautiful shade of green.</span></span></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/97594448@N00/5575648306/" title="Pretty Bright Green Lichen by DulceKnits, on Flickr"><img alt="Pretty Bright Green Lichen" height="375" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5057/5575648306_108f901f4b.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">This walk was particularly special today and it did wonders to refresh me. I'm so glad I did take the walk even on this misty day. </div>Aurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314340702532465603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33391578.post-15208754765556198202011-03-27T14:29:00.000-04:002011-03-27T14:29:11.033-04:00Spinach Lasagna<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsmv5k2Vg6_-Bg04yVNICnMGH6BL0IZ2NFkxvwHS08aWPmqK-znutO0_KhiwN_Vic1igedEMdWbc4g0dRnEro1ynQXf5U59FlLKsxMFFLQHn0JBd_jZaPuo03b0mrYMFrIdA1aNg/s1600/March2011+195.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsmv5k2Vg6_-Bg04yVNICnMGH6BL0IZ2NFkxvwHS08aWPmqK-znutO0_KhiwN_Vic1igedEMdWbc4g0dRnEro1ynQXf5U59FlLKsxMFFLQHn0JBd_jZaPuo03b0mrYMFrIdA1aNg/s320/March2011+195.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Love eating Lasagna but dread the boiling of the noodles. You can skip this step by using No Boiling noodles which are now available in most Grocery stores. I particularly like the Trader Joe's Italian No Boiling -Oven Ready noodles. For this recipe you will use almost all the box. I ended up with four layers of noodles. You can actually have 5 layers of the lasagna noodles if you put less spinach and ricotta filling on each layer.<br />
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The entire detailed recipe can be seen and downloaded here: <br />
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I have been having a lot of fun looking after my first Chia Pet. I even gave the Chia kitten I got for my birthday from my daughter and grand kids a name. Meet Sprout.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The Chia kitten I got for my birthday came with a softie Chia Bear. Here he is looking at the seeds which are soaking in water. The instructions tell you to soak in 1/4 cup water 2 teaspoons of the Chia seeds. In reality this is way too much. You only need 1 teaspoon of chia seeds. You have to soak the seeds for 1 hour. Do not go over this amount of time like I did the first time. If you do the seeds will be hard to adhere to the ceramic kitten. As the seeds soak they become gelatinous and this actually will help to spread the seeds on the surface. Use a small spoon to pick up the seeds and spread all around the ridges.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYFxWJEK2d0k9kLA0kWnuyrrwrxOeCxPoj2WsZ57IFJPisKvBa1OxeEdyl_8BY4GWi8gN6-zx_MBfxghnh4EKKUfYOy2n8yBhTgpmWxGPCLVIeIjg8Z7WBCVz8XaMz53EvhEuYmA/s1600/January2011+213.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYFxWJEK2d0k9kLA0kWnuyrrwrxOeCxPoj2WsZ57IFJPisKvBa1OxeEdyl_8BY4GWi8gN6-zx_MBfxghnh4EKKUfYOy2n8yBhTgpmWxGPCLVIeIjg8Z7WBCVz8XaMz53EvhEuYmA/s320/January2011+213.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you leave the seeds soaking for more than an hour, they turn really slimy and slippery. As you can see my first attempt was not successful. I wasted a lot of seeds. Cliff has ordered me more Chia seeds. You can buy them online from Amazon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUI9Cq_ormFbW5T9ZGkIU22O17CXmcQEYmQnni7bome8-fnZ51covsjmVKMvpdK_Rnq_YoICIxGMshzZkZSV1SRFGouIP_t39fBXPmeP2x-3XuSTrFhXFGmibXNOKo6gseNZ9-HA/s1600/February2011+119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUI9Cq_ormFbW5T9ZGkIU22O17CXmcQEYmQnni7bome8-fnZ51covsjmVKMvpdK_Rnq_YoICIxGMshzZkZSV1SRFGouIP_t39fBXPmeP2x-3XuSTrFhXFGmibXNOKo6gseNZ9-HA/s400/February2011+119.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Keep you Chia Pet in a well lit space and fill the clay container daily with water. There is a hole at the very top of the clay container. Always place the Chia pet on the plastic tray provided because it will leak water. It also helps to mist your Chia pet with a spray bottle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMg3SZiVz6IsutP_Axr6Sjps2kTjTcDMvqeqKAWvI_f_zza_BVVUE-JbAcRm1yJF5iyX-HA43aTIROvpJqPHhYd3ec2M71nUjLeddQjHVev5bComzCAjmKRVHTfWVnHEAbEsmuaQ/s1600/March2011+103.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMg3SZiVz6IsutP_Axr6Sjps2kTjTcDMvqeqKAWvI_f_zza_BVVUE-JbAcRm1yJF5iyX-HA43aTIROvpJqPHhYd3ec2M71nUjLeddQjHVev5bComzCAjmKRVHTfWVnHEAbEsmuaQ/s400/March2011+103.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">As you can see, I had much better results on my second try.</div><br />
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Chia seeds are considered a super food. They can be consumed as seeds or after the seeds sprout. <a href="http://www.mychiaseeds.com/Articles/Top10ChiaBenefits.html">This article</a> provides information about the benefits of including Chia seeds in your diet. Sorry Sprout....I will be eating your sprouts.<br />
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<center><a href="http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/Aura_033/?action=view&current=jbanimaura-1.gif" target="_blank"><img alt="Jabberbug" border="0" src="http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/Aura_033/jbanimaura-1.gif" /></a></center>Aurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314340702532465603noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33391578.post-35914461335960529602011-03-13T18:36:00.000-04:002011-03-13T18:36:16.283-04:00Breakfast Couscous<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiooQK7SbKO2DHXmOws40FJMJ0cwcxsgtgZ0SvCRG-OB7gFDoooK5DVKiSznwr1R_cnTIinbXD_BPvrXb26Cq7CE0nq2qhMrAwjWEEiwwi1d6ffYMLI0Byi0waJua1CPwtWjdNl6A/s1600/March2011+099.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiooQK7SbKO2DHXmOws40FJMJ0cwcxsgtgZ0SvCRG-OB7gFDoooK5DVKiSznwr1R_cnTIinbXD_BPvrXb26Cq7CE0nq2qhMrAwjWEEiwwi1d6ffYMLI0Byi0waJua1CPwtWjdNl6A/s320/March2011+099.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I love to eat <a href="http://www.bellybytes.com/recipes/couscous.shtml">Couscous</a> because of its nutritional value but also because it is so easy and quick to prepare. Most people think Couscous is a grain but it really is considered a Pasta. Up to know I've used Couscous in savory dishes and I was pleasantly surprised how good it was cooked in orange juice. I found the recipe I used this morning in the book The New Glucose Revolution Low GI Family Cookbook.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is my interpretation:</div><div style="color: #b45f06; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast Couscous</span></b></div><div style="color: #b45f06; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup Orange Juice</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #b45f06; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/3 cup water</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #b45f06; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/4 tsp cinnamon</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #b45f06; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup Tri Color Couscous</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #b45f06; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp dried chopped apricots</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #b45f06; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">Plain greek yogurt </span></span></span></div><div style="color: #b45f06; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp Agave sweetener</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #b45f06; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp toasted unsweetened coconut</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #b45f06; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tbsp whole wheat germ</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #b45f06; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #b45f06; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. Combine the orange juice, water and cinnamon in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #b45f06; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">2. Add the chopped dried apricots to the juice.</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #b45f06; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">3. Once the orange juice begins to simmer, add the couscous and turn off the heat. Cover and allow the Couscous to absorb the liquids. Fluff with a fork.</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #b45f06; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">4. Sweeten the Greek yogurt using the Agave sweetener </span></span></span></div><div style="color: #b45f06; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">5. Serve the warm couscous with Sweetened Greek Yogurt and top with the toasted coconut.</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #b45f06; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #b45f06; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you do not have any coconut you can add: slivered almonds or Wheat Germ.</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #b45f06; text-align: left;"><br />
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I really like Zahas Whole Wheat Israeli Couscous. It is nothing like the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgur">Bulgur couscous</a> used to make Tabbouleh. I like to keep it in my pantry because it's very quick and easy to prepare. It is sold in small 8.8 oz packages and the instructions only tell you how to cook the whole package. I usually cook enough for one serving using 1/2 cup of the couscous with approximately 3/4 cup of water.<br />
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The instructions tell you to cook it in 2 tablespoons of oil (I use olive oil or grapeseed oil). Basically you will be browning it and then you add boiling water. It will be ready in 6 minutes. The cooked couscous will be crunchy.<br />
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After I cook the couscous I usually sautee onions, mushrooms, peppers or tomatoes. Any of your favorite veggies will do. I added spinach to this recipe.<br />
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The yellow peppers and sugar plum tomatoes from Trader Joes were delicious in this recipe.<br />
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This delicious alternative to pasta supplies 6 grams of protein per 1/3 cup and it only contains 1 gram of sugar.Aurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314340702532465603noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33391578.post-75756764450884338262011-03-05T20:39:00.000-05:002011-03-05T20:39:00.077-05:00Origami Newspaper Pots<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif4NsQK-5gJG7uQ-XFE3C4UQnx_aJxCd0o9FL-S91PGAORkuz9zYn9KF9KNdkkIdkgDZg0FHqXobBaWv9RVvvQfbX-ryY2Q-2PKzpMQkmOqDSCgSG7keXM3xt-Mqm83ZgPPZJi2g/s1600/February2011+255.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif4NsQK-5gJG7uQ-XFE3C4UQnx_aJxCd0o9FL-S91PGAORkuz9zYn9KF9KNdkkIdkgDZg0FHqXobBaWv9RVvvQfbX-ryY2Q-2PKzpMQkmOqDSCgSG7keXM3xt-Mqm83ZgPPZJi2g/s320/February2011+255.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The weather is changing rapidly and has been consistently mild causing all kinds of beautiful blooms. I do hope this continues and we don't get any freezing temperatures. It still could happen, time will tell. We have gotten snow in Charlotte in April. So I thought I would get a head start and plant seeds indoors hence the Origami Paper Pots. All you need is newspaper and a desire to fold....trust me it is therapeutic. It does take time but you will be so proud you did not just recycle your newspaper but repurposed it. I used a small newspaper. If you use the large size you will get two squares from each sheet. After cutting the paper, you will need to square the sheet. Just fold in a diagonal to cut into the square shape. The piece should measure a little over 10 inches square.<br />
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After folding in this manner in both direction notice you have a grid. The base of the pot will be approximately 2 to 2-1/2 inches.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglLK7TR6seYWGTM90fGww1TGpsbkBa7vuPVRVTc3fqoEaGQ3bbkZcFfBGLyYkZ0denVgIZug8ZUqv1LxftssypDwESN7GzHsYZtVA-LJwRpe8Z_GzZ-VjXL5vYzKzt8Fm9K3RJ_A/s1600/February2011+253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglLK7TR6seYWGTM90fGww1TGpsbkBa7vuPVRVTc3fqoEaGQ3bbkZcFfBGLyYkZ0denVgIZug8ZUqv1LxftssypDwESN7GzHsYZtVA-LJwRpe8Z_GzZ-VjXL5vYzKzt8Fm9K3RJ_A/s400/February2011+253.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the tricky part but don't give up. You will be folding up the sides to create a box.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHkYCFktwW8DV15md87uWXbbmDmb2iYIUSKDDlNbULmTB29kir_dbQcQwddJids5ZMy3m52mQxvfSbVNOOelKdmFs0nD6V2I5B_2TgtARQ6agxaYsAUNNR9EndUW4FExp5F80Rgw/s1600/February2011+244.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHkYCFktwW8DV15md87uWXbbmDmb2iYIUSKDDlNbULmTB29kir_dbQcQwddJids5ZMy3m52mQxvfSbVNOOelKdmFs0nD6V2I5B_2TgtARQ6agxaYsAUNNR9EndUW4FExp5F80Rgw/s400/February2011+244.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is how it should look once you fold up. Now bring the top and fold it down so it is now inside the box.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsevNzEVMRgC4TRiIxvXkiDCWKVarVmeAR2pgt9QvJn_AMtzhtEfDjOa6hjsTY046in4blWICwyQdyS7_D6fxvansUEkIVzQqDNNH1h3BjHNWJYV6B1luhGU1wtU1Y0Uw9mHa6dA/s1600/February2011+246.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsevNzEVMRgC4TRiIxvXkiDCWKVarVmeAR2pgt9QvJn_AMtzhtEfDjOa6hjsTY046in4blWICwyQdyS7_D6fxvansUEkIVzQqDNNH1h3BjHNWJYV6B1luhGU1wtU1Y0Uw9mHa6dA/s400/February2011+246.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">After you fold down the side tuck the point inside the box.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs_QUPMu5Ijb4Sa0WiFqQoQ-WL64vN4ODz0i7SziXeXWivMBGC_zTofeL20ZyEd0EWUyNwB8XSEDF0h5qVIK1Kt9RQiXBOOKBC9t1zhWSMg5V5eT4cxVm8pN3k57TUPlTT1zah4Q/s1600/February2011+247.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs_QUPMu5Ijb4Sa0WiFqQoQ-WL64vN4ODz0i7SziXeXWivMBGC_zTofeL20ZyEd0EWUyNwB8XSEDF0h5qVIK1Kt9RQiXBOOKBC9t1zhWSMg5V5eT4cxVm8pN3k57TUPlTT1zah4Q/s400/February2011+247.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The finished box should measure approximately 2 to 2-/12 inches square. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmL6QqY3f_8ZvbR37XCJYuSMOpqKKKW38ZPwpsiifEGzIgsoy97RCkeV16xsSzvwy7tATwS3MsiJ2lDIusZqkG0VKR8NTqYHqGrP9YZMoIuk0M0cId7uVKALN2TiniL6tQSCP2Xg/s1600/February2011+249.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmL6QqY3f_8ZvbR37XCJYuSMOpqKKKW38ZPwpsiifEGzIgsoy97RCkeV16xsSzvwy7tATwS3MsiJ2lDIusZqkG0VKR8NTqYHqGrP9YZMoIuk0M0cId7uVKALN2TiniL6tQSCP2Xg/s400/February2011+249.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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Fill the paper pots with loose soil and place in a pan. I used a rectangular cake pan.<br />
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Place around 3 to 4 seeds and cover with about 1 teaspoon of soil. Water and keep moist. I made a tent using the plastic wrap in which rolls of paper towel came. Keep the wrapping loose to simulate a greenhouse.<br />
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I planted Cornflower seeds and they sprung fast. This is how the seeds looked two days after planting.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">A week later the seedlings look happy although thin. Keep in a well lit location and water using a spray bottle. I squirt them when I see the top of the soil looks dry. You will do this at least 4 times a week. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyvUPV0SO7F5hQLIhnfkoqqZFBzKc2ECp2ydEDElm7XtA_n4IMYS2Flrq9CdUgpRDTHHYSwTZaY46yXUyXP_OEu1b9vsR1zYj5hV4AdIZpM-5McjTKhyphenhyphenvtC7HdAJz9SyzVdf7KpA/s1600/March2011+023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyvUPV0SO7F5hQLIhnfkoqqZFBzKc2ECp2ydEDElm7XtA_n4IMYS2Flrq9CdUgpRDTHHYSwTZaY46yXUyXP_OEu1b9vsR1zYj5hV4AdIZpM-5McjTKhyphenhyphenvtC7HdAJz9SyzVdf7KpA/s400/March2011+023.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I will be planting these outside soon. There is no need to take them out of the paper pots. Plant them directly into the ground. The paper will disintegrate.</div><br />
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I had on hand Sun Dried tomatoes in oil which are good in anything you cook. Chop at least 1 cup of the tomatoes and add some of the oil. Take two cloves of garlic and mince or chop finely. That is all you need. I guarantee you will not smell the original fishy smell.<br />
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Shirataki noodles are an alternative to cooking regular spaghetti noodles. They claim to be guilt free so really just good if you are trying to eat less carbohydrates that cause weight gain. Next time I will try the green Shirataki noodles. I bet they would be delicious with some fresh spinach and garlic.<br />
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Everyone knows that walking is good for you so yesterday after lunch I used the last 25 minutes of my lunch hour and walked through the woods near the University City Library.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Cute Critter....A little unusual to encounter one in plain day light. I was told by a co-worker that he could have been rabid. He did not make any attempt to attack. He was soaked and wet from all the rain. I was delighted to have met him.</div><br />
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A co-worker from University City Regional Library shared with me a Granola recipe that does not contain oil. It turned out very good. I did make a few changes to her original recipe. Instead of using brown sugar, I used only 1/4 cup of Agave Natural sweetener and Maple syrup. If you decide to use brown sugar in this recipe you will need to add 3/4 cup. I have even been able to get Flavored Agave Syrup at Marshalls. For this recipe I used Blueberry Flavor Agave Syrup but the plain Agave Syrup Sweetener would work just fine.<br />
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If you are watching the amount of sugar you consume, Agave Nectar is better for you since it scores lower on the Glycemic Index (17Gl) so it will help by not raising your blood sugar. As with anything especially a sweetener use Agave in moderation and just enough to sweeten your coffee for example. This sweetener is super sweet. Read more about Agave Nectar sweetener <a href="http://www.suite101.com/content/everyday-superfoods-agave-nectar-a94055">here</a>.<br />
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Enjoyed a wonderful and very special birthday in the company of my sweet husband Cliff who decided to take the day off. We enjoyed a delicious lunch at the Hibachi Grill in Matthews. Tried something new some kind of stuffed seafood shell. Not really sure what I was eating but it was good.<br />
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The weather was perfect for a walk. I don't mind taking walks as long as the temperature is the the 50's...very appropriate since today I turned 55...lol.. I knew I'd be having cake...later on in the afternoon. So I walked briskly.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I brought the mail in after my walk and to my surprise a birthday card signed my UC Library co workers had arrived. It was really nice to enjoy my cake while I read all the sweet birthday wishes. The picture below is the one I submitted for my Flickr <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/project365/">Project 365</a>. It is a little bit of a challenge to take a picture a day but so far I'm still doing it. I have also met some very nice people that participate on the Project 365.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYkewTqIB1i0TORZC1jPCwHbRuS_RSITMevAjBbis6aCGuLO_A8QL6bT5VX_NwNOdVTWIozjtm-n8KniMFO7vnd6q55za9YZaxfXMVA_vh9-b1pbwDTjSE3hyhhe_dOTzPIadEvg/s1600/5373271113_55774e6997.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYkewTqIB1i0TORZC1jPCwHbRuS_RSITMevAjBbis6aCGuLO_A8QL6bT5VX_NwNOdVTWIozjtm-n8KniMFO7vnd6q55za9YZaxfXMVA_vh9-b1pbwDTjSE3hyhhe_dOTzPIadEvg/s400/5373271113_55774e6997.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks everyone for making my birthday so special.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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A coworker shared with me a neat way to recycle Christmas cards. You can also use pretty scrap book card stock. This craft works better with cards that are not too thick. This makes the folding easier. The snow scene book mark was made using a Christmas card. The other two were made with scrap book paper.<br />
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Surprise a friend who likes to read by giving them one of these.<br />
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The instructions on how to make these is <a href="http://www.scribd.com/full/46688943?access_key=key-1jho4uymkk7axvkdoosy">here</a>.<br />
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Today was the perfect day to make soup! I absolutely loved staying home today thanks to the snow and had a productive day.<br />
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I waited for the new year watching a few episodes of X Files (Season 7 now) and knitting. The perfect project to end the year knitting was a coffee cup sweater/cozy.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I knitted this cozy using No. 6 (4.25 mm) knitting needles and Worsted Weight Yarn. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmHKKKqelH6HF1XBfhQ042hqysChi7pmB7zGlAnbFUl3s2FfyyuC7fBeTM9jcAQ52ePEqRQPvmkquleB1842ujIi28qTsxnF5K-npJkMXi69Oi6J2MOvWqYJtR7F6MXDKTY2Vjvw/s1600/January2011+003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmHKKKqelH6HF1XBfhQ042hqysChi7pmB7zGlAnbFUl3s2FfyyuC7fBeTM9jcAQ52ePEqRQPvmkquleB1842ujIi28qTsxnF5K-npJkMXi69Oi6J2MOvWqYJtR7F6MXDKTY2Vjvw/s400/January2011+003.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> How cute is this....found some teensy weensy little buttons for eyes. This cozy has 4 owls instead of the 5 in the original pattern. I also decreased one row making the owl, otherwise the cozy would have been too tall for my mug. I changed the ribbing to be knit 1, purl 1.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDkwNTBNn_aCPyEviB1g2XOnJS_34BXYJTrJY652QPLnmC806C7N6Ys94Rb4OqsQnAR57EW_CBvvMUAdYePhdLQbPypbwOX4MebiS9-Afz7vz0iEHhqnI03L5BhjfsEXylv8Badw/s1600/January2011+004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDkwNTBNn_aCPyEviB1g2XOnJS_34BXYJTrJY652QPLnmC806C7N6Ys94Rb4OqsQnAR57EW_CBvvMUAdYePhdLQbPypbwOX4MebiS9-Afz7vz0iEHhqnI03L5BhjfsEXylv8Badw/s400/January2011+004.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The cozy is joined at the bottom has a button closure. Cozy slips on with the button closed. This pattern is available free from the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/owl-coffee-cup-cozie">Knitphomaniac</a> in Ravelry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioPDxqTKEtUXbmmYI0AFc6_8IGnEyO5f1k08w-pRWyVZAA_aCIRqHx-K0zkveEZ9trArPzHziyUt1SPjIYMow-ylfYt_Bs6aB0OkS9JnDMpc8XFVesVKtMZNM2CkQaePzzJm8k3Q/s1600/January2011+005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioPDxqTKEtUXbmmYI0AFc6_8IGnEyO5f1k08w-pRWyVZAA_aCIRqHx-K0zkveEZ9trArPzHziyUt1SPjIYMow-ylfYt_Bs6aB0OkS9JnDMpc8XFVesVKtMZNM2CkQaePzzJm8k3Q/s400/January2011+005.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> When you are done drinking your coffee or tea.....display your beautiful creation as I did.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5FTe_0I4eD_r3QcVycXz1KUd5_KFR36kDYQeKP-g9jRGIU_6Rdul_oX24aEQJKe1B-vn0Q7fhUnVHAc7SLE2ja4txtGk6UtnELBj0q5mgBab_Fr-LGECBdEygF2jU8ZSFKa9ymQ/s1600/January2011+008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5FTe_0I4eD_r3QcVycXz1KUd5_KFR36kDYQeKP-g9jRGIU_6Rdul_oX24aEQJKe1B-vn0Q7fhUnVHAc7SLE2ja4txtGk6UtnELBj0q5mgBab_Fr-LGECBdEygF2jU8ZSFKa9ymQ/s400/January2011+008.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">At around 10 pm on New Year's Eve, I decided to join the <a href="http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=102212">Knitting Help</a> Party and continued knitting the night away instead of watching the ball fall. It was fun even if I did not win any of the prizes. Thanks Sandy for organizing this fun knitting event. Sandy designed a Coffee Cup Sleeve to commemorate this New Year's Eve Party. You will find the pattern on <a href="http://shandehknitting.blogspot.com/2010/12/2011-happy-new-year-coffee-sleeve.html">Shandeh's blog</a> as she is known in the Knitting Help community of knitters. To make the cozy I used Size 6 needles instead of the size 7 suggested in her pattern and it worked just right. This cozy fits a large paper cup.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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1. Chia Seeds - Who would have known you can consume these. These are the seeds used in making Chia pets.The site <a href="http://getchia.myshopify.com/">GET CHIA LLC</a> even offers free shipping, just in case you can't find these locally.The site also features recipes. I have never had a Chia Pet....maybe I will now.<br />
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2. Black Rice. This rice will turn dark purple after cooked due to the anthocyanin antioxidant content. It also supplies minerals including iron. Look for black rice at your local grocery store or an Oriental supermarket. <br />
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This is a very quick to make card I made using the Stampin' Up City of David set. I used the very inexpensive blank cards with the circle punched I purchased at AC Moore. I think you get about 7 cards for $1.00.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I stamped the Bethlehem stamp and the sentiment on scrap book paper cut 1/4 inch shorter (length and width).</div><br />
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Simply pick up ink produced by the marker using the watercolor brush.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXF4WMRuvqTuLp88PfKdx9C6M7GAiXI0ETAgIUSMPmtMCqDJWwJRytIL1MoNv6JnYGmGnBKnn7-pT7feFGu1-Mi50jgmD09T5EOqhB9qWb_poTRen1awyeGa20UvO8NZ8RT7ZAFg/s1600/December2010+024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXF4WMRuvqTuLp88PfKdx9C6M7GAiXI0ETAgIUSMPmtMCqDJWwJRytIL1MoNv6JnYGmGnBKnn7-pT7feFGu1-Mi50jgmD09T5EOqhB9qWb_poTRen1awyeGa20UvO8NZ8RT7ZAFg/s400/December2010+024.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Dollar tree has hemp cord. 30 yards for a $1.00. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpu61DWigKjuQv5ljbld8WBYKRcHFCtBZip_D5i3ckbianRLysPsjfZ5L1BGml4sFTQyTtepCToSVhVjV5BHNXJjjNgIYXt_sRjeZkuvz0g1v1xikGOTSCf8t96tFXnj2bEUz54Q/s1600/December2010+029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpu61DWigKjuQv5ljbld8WBYKRcHFCtBZip_D5i3ckbianRLysPsjfZ5L1BGml4sFTQyTtepCToSVhVjV5BHNXJjjNgIYXt_sRjeZkuvz0g1v1xikGOTSCf8t96tFXnj2bEUz54Q/s400/December2010+029.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cut the hemp cord about 17 inches long and thread gently through the two small holes to make a bow.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiAMcDAVHQ1aQaaya527WPVdkT-ynUkb4Ywi4iycKOa4Z-7Khmk60rm_0vkE7jRLz0VTty702DulIkYFeiFgIRyF-DfJLaObJx9C_9sf4uZBEMkiKIpN_pzHl4j3fQO1uAQgAc8w/s1600/December2010+026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiAMcDAVHQ1aQaaya527WPVdkT-ynUkb4Ywi4iycKOa4Z-7Khmk60rm_0vkE7jRLz0VTty702DulIkYFeiFgIRyF-DfJLaObJx9C_9sf4uZBEMkiKIpN_pzHl4j3fQO1uAQgAc8w/s400/December2010+026.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Knot the two tails for a finished look. Trim ends.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBHUcbgZZR6anQbGylq59ntjy7786EQz1wB2Ak8pzz_D-X-WFoCsOaYnmr92dRVXiE_RGstVPM37jIy0RWZ9FVX6IOFFisovbwUJ8NT5a5zJFx8vp3U69TLsau4df6k2UfMwzXA/s1600/December2010+027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBHUcbgZZR6anQbGylq59ntjy7786EQz1wB2Ak8pzz_D-X-WFoCsOaYnmr92dRVXiE_RGstVPM37jIy0RWZ9FVX6IOFFisovbwUJ8NT5a5zJFx8vp3U69TLsau4df6k2UfMwzXA/s400/December2010+027.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have fun selecting your paper to stamp the City of David, Bethlehem. (the birth place of Jesus Christ Lord and Savior)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNRmsoI2Q3PtWcwM7w_kU1N-9weRnUzGR4u6yPcucB5AWZBXltHT8FIFYjnmFkQ4YhBqwj_eIsxCBKRCnpBfJjzcpg_plgEN4BJu0Owfs6HAErRIcKQtK0s2MOA1GyMGJPJKffg/s1600/December2010+030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNRmsoI2Q3PtWcwM7w_kU1N-9weRnUzGR4u6yPcucB5AWZBXltHT8FIFYjnmFkQ4YhBqwj_eIsxCBKRCnpBfJjzcpg_plgEN4BJu0Owfs6HAErRIcKQtK0s2MOA1GyMGJPJKffg/s400/December2010+030.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Jesus is the reason to celebrate the season. May His wonderful gift of love touch you in a special way this Christmas. Receive the gift of Salvation this Christmas.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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