Tag: Crafts

My French Twist – a year of making beautiful things

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Wooden bead key chains & necklaces
There’s a misconception in DIY land that a craft must be difficult in order to be awesome. Not true. Just take a look at … More wooden bead key chains & necklaces »

French-inspired desserts for valentine’s day
With Valentine’s Day approaching, I want to try my hand at some creative & yummy desserts. I’ve rounded up some of my favorites, and … More french-inspired desserts for valentine’s day »

Graceful tablescape for my galentine’s party
Posted on 02/06Categories 52 acts of creating, DIY, entertaining, holidays, tutorials, Uncategorized

When invited to join this tablescape blog hop showcasing “romantic tables for two,” I intended to do just that. You know, arrange an intimate, … More graceful tablescape for my galentine’s party »

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Little Big House: Friday Frenzy

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A Happy Snowy Friday Frenzy To YOU!

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Recipes, Crafts, Little Big House

Videos January 27, 2018

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TED: Gorgeous, awe-inspiring images of Earth from above

Automotive, Crafts, Scenery, George Steinmetz, Adam Savage

Crafts & DIY December 10, 2017

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By Penolopy Bulnick: Popsicle Stick Toaster Tongs

soapdelinews: Homemade Bacon Soap Recipe for Men

soapdelinews: DIY Lavender Body Butter with Neem Oil

soapdelinews: Easy Homemade Holiday Gifts with Personalized Sticker Labels

soapdelinews: DIY Christmas Gifts: 50 Unique DIY Christmas Gifts You Can Make for Friends and Family

By Abbey D: DIY Grout Cleaner

By Hometalk HIts: 30 Essential Hacks For Cleaning Around Your Home

soapdelinews: Vinegar Free All Purpose Cleaner That Works Like Magic

By Maura: Needle Felted Essential Oil Diffuser Ornament

By Dan Le Lakehouse: Cheater Laundry Room Makeover

By Hometalk Hits: 22 Ways You Never Thought of Using Baking Soda in Your Home

By Shawna Bailey: 4 Surprising Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide

By Barn Tree Place: Epsom Salt Craft Projects

By Tracey Lee: Cute Christmas Birds…❥

Crafts, DIY, Instrucatables, Hometalk

A November update from Amy in Alaska.

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I’ve been engaged in a beautiful series of collaborative textile art workshops at the Anchorage Museum, made possible in part by a project grant from the Rasmuson Foundation. As of last night, we’ve completed 53 panels, on our way to over 70. Stay tuned for a blog post about that experience.

On December 2, I’m also offering a Family Workshop — Needle & Story — at the Anchorage Museum. There is still space, so local folks with kiddos, click the link to register before it fills right up!

I’m still receiving items for the Inheritance Project, and while I’m not officially crowdsourcing, I’m generally not turning anything away, either…but you may have to sweet talk me. Which is remarkably easy, apparently. For a recent post, see The 26th boxes of mystery.

Inheritance: makers. memory. myth. — the body of work made from these raw materials and powerful narratives sent to me from all over the world — will open at the Anchorage Museum May 2018, then travel to the State Museum in Juneau in December. The collaborative art project, this new mythology created by a new set of makers, will travel with it.

Well done, makers.

You have my deep gratitude for your time, needle skills and stories.

XO Amy

A November update from Amy in Alaska.

Art, Crafts, Amy Meissner

Beading and Sewing Stations – Athabascan Woman Blog

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It’s no secret I love beading. I love beading slippers/moccasins the most. Since last November, I beaded over 52 pairs on my free time on the evenings and weekends. It’s fun, therapeutic, healing, …

Beading and Sewing Stations – Athabascan Woman Blog

Crafts, Athabascan Woman Blog, Beading

The Authors’ Billboard for 11/03/2017 Tamara Ferguson: FALL INTO THANKSGIVING

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FALL INTO THANKSGIVING
By Tamara Ferguson

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and because my family is divided throughout the Midwest, it’s easier for most of us to get together then as opposed to Christmas. Fall foliage makes for a brilliant display here in Illinois, and decorating for the holidays is a pretty big thing in our area of the country. So, as both a former wholesale and retail florist, I’m sharing some methods for preserving greens. PRESERVING FALL FOLIAGE Glycerin/Water Method ….

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Crafts, Tamara Ferguson

Soap Deli News: DIY Agate Slice Soaps That Anyone Can Make!

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DIY Agate Slice Soaps That Anyone Can Make!
Soapmaking Archives – Soap Deli News

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Lemon Pot tea towels — 14 Mile Farm

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These tea towels began as a custom wedding gift order for a bride who dreams of a kitchen with a lemon tree growing in a blue ceramic pot. They are woven in a variety of advancing twill variations that are intended to evoke the various glaze finishes or fine china patterns found on household

Source: Lemon Pot tea towels — 14 Mile Farm

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The Queen of Pentacles in the Dye Garden — 14 Mile Farm

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The Queen of Pentacles has always been the card I choose to represent myself, whether for a tarot spread, a spell, or just for fun. Specifically THIS Queen of Pentacles, from this deck (the Morgan-Greer, if you’re curious). I’m a little bit blown away by just how perfectly these colors wor

Source: The Queen of Pentacles in the Dye Garden — 14 Mile Farm

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Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 September 21, 2023
Federal funding will help build water and sewer systems for communities in rural Alaska. Plus, climatologists are concerned about potentially devastating fall storms. And, Bethel Police welcome a new K-9 officer, Zeus.
Tim Rockey, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Mat-Su library committee recommends removing 4 books from schools September 21, 2023
The books include “It’s Perfectly Normal” by Robbie Harris and “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison.
Tim Rockey, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

quantum mechanics -- 9/20/23 September 20, 2023
Today's selection -- from The Rigor of Angels by William Egginton. The mysteries of one of the most important breakthroughs in physics--quantum mechanics: “For all its astonishing, mind-bending complexity--for all its blurry cats, entangled particles, buckyballs, and Bell's inequalities--quantum mechanics ultimately boils down to one core mystery. This mystery found its best expression in the […]
new york’s newspaper wealth -- 9/19/23 September 19, 2023
Today's selection -- from Once Upon a Time World by Jonathan Miles. In the late 1800s, the French Riviera became one of the most popular destinations for the world’s wealthiest people. One of those was James Gordon Bennett, the scandalous owner of New York's most successful newspaper, the New York Herald: “The wealthiest enclaves on […]

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 September 21, 2023
Federal funding will help build water and sewer systems for communities in rural Alaska. Plus, climatologists are concerned about potentially devastating fall storms. And, Bethel Police welcome a new K-9 officer, Zeus.
Tim Rockey, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Mat-Su library committee recommends removing 4 books from schools September 21, 2023
The books include “It’s Perfectly Normal” by Robbie Harris and “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison.
Tim Rockey, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

Recent Research Spreadsheets
Our students have compiled research in three topic areas. Below are the links to their research tables that can be downloaded for searching and viewing. For a state-by-state review of Mandatory Reporter laws, click here. For a state-by-state review of Background Check laws, click...
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Legislative Drafting Students
Our students spend the summer working on the research project of the LDICP. Through their extensive research, massive databases of information on state statutes regarding the abuse of children have been created and will be posted here as their work is finalized. Here are...
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Smorgasbord Medicine Woman’s Treasure Chest Rewind– Essential Oils and Aromatherapy – Oils, origins, uses and Safety – Bergamot and others it blends with by Sally Cronin September 20, 2023
Welcome to the repeat of the 2018 series about essential oils and aromatherapy and I hope those new to the blog will enjoy. Twenty-four years ago I ran a health food shop and diet advisory centre here in Ireland and … Continue reading →
Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.

Sunny Ann Starling, July 2, 1943 - January 6, 2023 January 10, 2023
All-American patriot, artist, designer, entrepreneur, flower arranger, chef, and joyful servant, Sunny Lou Starling, was carried on the wings of angels to the arms of her savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 6, 2023. She once said her mission was to “Gather and feed all you can, as often as you can, because you never know if […]
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WASP Final Flight February 28, 2022
WASP Deanie Bishop Parrish, 44-W-4"Failure isn't failure unless you let it be. It's simply a change in direction. Just count your many blessings move on. With God's help, anything is possible!"Deanie Bishop Parrish passed away peacefully in her home in Waco, Texas, on February 24, 2022, just one day shy of her 100th birthday. She met every challenge […]
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Four Fun Midweek Kodachrome Car Images No. 462 September 20, 2023
In this weekly series, we ask our readers to tell us the year, make, and model of all of these vehicles along with the location where the image was taken and anything else you find of interest in the photos. You can look back on all the earlier parts of this series here. The photos are via Kodachrome...
David Greenlees
Four Fun Midweek Kodachrome Car Images No. 461 September 13, 2023
In this weekly series, we ask our readers to tell us the year, make, and model of all of these vehicles along with the location where the image was taken and anything else you find of interest in the photos. You can look back on all the earlier parts of this series here. The photos are via Americar.
David Greenlees

TRX: 1910 September 19, 2023
Mobile, Alabama, circa 1910. "Unloading bananas." Tropical Refrigerator Express reefers at the ready. 8x10 inch glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.
Dave
Minnie and Topsy: 1962 September 16, 2023
August 1962. Newport, Rhode Island. "Two of Newport's beauties, Minnie Cushing and Topsy Taylor, go water-skiing out near Gooseberry Island. In tow behind their boat is weekend visitor Dick Cowell, a former water-ski champion." 35mm Kodachrome by Toni Frissell for the Life magazine assignment "The Stately World of Newport." View full size.
Dave

Minnesota Munchkins, c. 1895 March 23, 2023
This despondent looking crew are the drawn from the various Scandanavian, German, and Irish families settled in or near Wadena, Minnesota during the late 1800s. Wadena, located in the west-central part of the state, was (and is) a pretty small town, so some of these kids probably had an epic daily commute, by foot, from […]
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Boomers, First Grade: 1953 March 4, 2023
It's seventy years ago in Idyllic Larkspur™, where we find me (bottom left corner) with Bob, David, Bob, Jim, Jim, Margaret, Sandy, Donna, Rae Ann, Roberta, Virginia, Jerry, Buzzy, Fred, Gordy, Frances, Alice, Alice, Sheila, Mrs. Madeline Drew and others whose names I forget. This was taken within a month of losing nearly half our […]
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Easy Microgreens June 13, 2023
Microgreens seem to be all the rage these days and for good reason: they are packed with nutrients and easy to grow! The USDA and University of Maryland found that leaves from microgreens had more nutrients than the mature leaves of the same plants. And great flavor. Plus, you don’t need a lot of space […]
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Cauliflower Growing Tip April 12, 2023
I’ve been growing cauliflower for years, but only recently did I learn this cauliflower growing tip from a farmer friend of mine. I was showing her my garden and she wrapped her hands around the leaves of my young cauliflower plants and folded them upward. “When your cauliflower begins to form a bud, pull your […]
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Paramount+ is the latest streamer to pull Russell Brand's comedy from service September 21, 2023
Paramount+ has just become the latest streamer to pull content from comedian and media personality Russell Brand from its library; per THR, the service has joined the BBC in removing material from Brand, presumably in response to recent accusations of rape that have been made against him. Brand was accused of sexual…Read more...
William Hughes
Peso Pluma cancels Tijuana show over death threats September 21, 2023
Mexican singer-songwriter Peso Pluma is having a breakout moment at present—most notably with a recent appearance at MTV’s Video Music Awards, where he became the first Mexican artist to perform at the event in its nearly 40-year history. Now, though, the “Ella Baila Solo” artist is getting attention of an altogether…Read more...
William Hughes
Succession’s final season was almost split in two September 20, 2023
Succession’s finale arrived at the perfect time. Which is to say, it happened before the show even came close to wearing out its welcome. While we mourn a show’s passing, it’s so much better to say goodbye than it is to watch a beloved show grow stale. Season four was the right time to end […]
Matt Schimkowitz
George R.R. Martin, Jonathan Franzen, and John Grisham lead lawsuit against OpenAI September 20, 2023
Proving, once again, that anything and everything will prevent George R.R. Martin from finishing Winds Of Winter, the author has joined his fellow Authors Guild members, including Jonathan Fanzen and John Grisham, to sue OpenAI. The lawsuit, filed by the Authors Guild, accuses OpenAI of copyright infringement and…Read more...
Matt Schimkowitz

Sheet Pan Chicken Gyros September 16, 2023
Perfectly seasoned chicken baked to perfection on ONE SINGLE PAN! Serve in warm pitas for a quick weeknight meal! Who doesn’t love a good chicken sheet pan dinner? It’s quick, it’s fast, and there’s minimal clean up involved. And I for one love this shortcut gyro sheet pan dinner. The chicken is seasoned oh-so-perfectly with […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious
Homemade Sloppy Joes September 9, 2023
Hands down THE BEST sloppy joes made from scratch! So saucy, so hearty. Serve in hamburger buns for a quick dinner! Let’s just say that sloppy joes aren’t just kid-friendly. They are 100% a family-favorite for EVERYONE including all grown-ups. I mean, saucy, tender ground beef goodness with a hint of sweetness served on toasted […]
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Changing Direction September 19, 2023
During difficult times, we remain frozen in one place and moving seems almost impossible. We focus on what we can’t do rather than do something different, and yet changing directions may bring up new opportunities and open new doors. A needed change, a ‘turning point’ in a novel, a ‘momentum shift’ in tennis games, a […]
Mona Risk
Too many tomatoes? September 18, 2023
How do you handle an overload from the garden? Here's a new take on an old standby: tomato salsa. Continue Reading → The post Too many tomatoes? appeared first on The Authors' Billboard.
Dani Haviland

Senate bypasses Tuberville on Joint Chief nominations for Brown, George September 20, 2023
Air Force Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown Jr. (left) was confirmed on Wednesday as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Army Gen. Randy George (right) could be confirmed soon as the next Army chief of staff. (Ruth A. Medina-Villanueva/U.S. Air Force and Sgt. David Resnick/U.S. Army).The Senate confirmed Air Force Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown’s nomination […]
Jeff Schogol
US military will review 2,000 ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ discharges September 20, 2023
FILE: Marines load into a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter. (Cpl. Jackson Dukes/U.S. Marine Corps).It has proven difficult for gay and lesbian troops separated under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ to correct their military records. The post US military will review 2,000 ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ discharges appeared first on Task & Purpose.
Jeff Schogol

T-Dubing around the Medano-Zapata Ranch Conservancy September 20, 2023
Not much got done yesterday, Monday. I did do some riding at the Great Sand Dunes NP after a decent sunrise:As I'm waiting on Martha's arrival to tackle the sand dunes, I didn't do any dune climbing/hiking. The light was very flat too so no further pics of the dunes for Monday:The weather turned overcast […]
redlegsrides
Day 3 at the San Luis Lakes SWA: Medano Pass September 18, 2023
Sunday, September 17A good day of riding today. I left camp shortly before 9AM and rode in brisk mid-40s temperatures the 20 miles or so to the trailhead within the Great Sand Dunes NP.The sun was out, and kept things warm enough, especially once I started moving under 25 mph due to the conditions of […]
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The Real Reason Voters Have Soured on Biden September 18, 2023
According to numerous recent polls, Americans believe the economy is in bad shape and don’t trust President Biden to manage it.In response, the president’s supporters have been arguing strenuously that the gloom is mistaken because in fact the economy is doing well—“extremely well,” according to New York Times columnist Paul Krugman; “astoundingly” well and “better than any other […]
Barry Eisler
If You Care About Privacy... June 22, 2023
If you care about privacy, please stop referring to "privacy advocates." This reflexive phrase implies that certain individuals are trying to increase privacy or otherwise change the status quo--an uphill battle regardless of the issue at hand because most people instinctively distrust and even fear change.In fact, privacy is under increasing assault by government and […]
Barry Eisler

Kashevaroff Mountain April 6, 2019
Long before we were a sailing family, Alisa and I were a young couple in love with adventuring in Alaska. The opportunity to introduce Eric and Elias to the delights of outdoor living in the Great Land was one of the big bright sides of our return to Alaska. Earlier this winter, the boys and […]
Letting go March 20, 2019
So...this beautiful island is our home. See the barky? The boys just had their spring break. A week off from school and nothing to keep us from buggering off in Galactic. The weather was generally poor - nothing like the pics above for the most part - so we just snuck off to the west […]

Identifying Devil’s Club Plant August 10, 2023
Devil’s Club is a common wild plant in Alaska that’s large & covered in hidden sharp thorns, growing everywhere from remote forests to even well-groomed Anchorage city trails. Just because you’re “in town” doesn’t mean you won’t run into devil’s club. It’s smart to stay on the trails, particularly if you’re not confident spotting it. […]
Ashley
Pumpkin BOO-berry Muffins (Fun Halloween Toddler Snacktivity!) October 21, 2022
Here’s a delicious fall-time spin on classic blueberry muffins. If you’re a solo adult who likes good food, this recipe is for you. Or if you’ve got extra kitchen “helpers” around (read: kids who need entertainment), turn baking these Halloween muffins into a fun toddler snacktivity. Pumpkin BOO-berry Muffin Recipe Ingredients: 2 boxes Jiffy brand […]
Ashley

"Home" vs. "Away" May 20, 2022
I’m home now. I’m looking at the flea market couch I brought up from California; I had cushions made three times over the years till I got it just right. Now it’s just right. It’s been in my life 42 years. Tim has been in my life 34 years, but he had to be out of […]
CloudyinAK
Goodbye, Toronto May 10, 2022
I’m saying my goodbyes to Toronto. I’ve seen my last Hot Docs Festival film, and I’m just back from my last author program. I’ve probably had my last roti, checked out my last book at my local branch library, gone to my last art workshop. Horror of horrors, I’ve even watched my last play. The thing […]
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Uncharted waters September 20, 2023
Thin-hulled oil tanker bound for Bering Sea As you read this, the Leonid Losa – a Liberia-registered oil tanker owned by Dubai-based Sun Ship Management and loaded with a million barrels of […]
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Demarketing September 19, 2023
Canadians target sales of Alaska salmon Stealing a page from the playbook Alaska commercial salmon fishermen and some environmental groups used in an effort to kill net-pen salmon farming more than a […]
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Malnourished launches today January 21, 2020
It’s here. The big day. My memoir, the one I spent 15 years struggling over, launches today from Raised Voice Press. I’m feeling very exposed, very vulnerable. This is not at all similar to when Dolls Behaving Badly launched from Hachette Book Group. That was a novel, and while some of it was based on… […]
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Book review: Secondhand Summer by Dan Walker December 1, 2019
I had had Alaska writer Dan Walker’s YA novel SECONDHAND SUMMER on my list for a long time, and two weeks ago finally had the chance to dive in. I wasn’t disappointed. Walker’s book, geared for middle school readers (but still immensely enjoyable for adults), follows 14-year-old Sam’s move to Anchorage from the small fishing… […]
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Sitka Nature Show #295 – Starling Birch August 13, 2023
Download Radio Show The August 13th show featured a conversation with Starling Birch, videographer and mountain adventurer. We talked about the pleasure and pain of adventuring into the mountains. We also considered the motivations that drive us to put ourselves in often unpleasant and potentially regretful circumstances when exploring the challenging landscape that surrounds us […]
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Sitka Nature Show #294 – Derek Sikes July 30, 2023
Download Radio Show The July 30th show featured a conversation with Derek Sikes, curator of insects at the Museum of the North and Professor of entomology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. We spoke about bug camps, collecting, more generally about terrestrial arthropods in Alaska, and some particular questions of current interest. If you have […]
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Sandra's Fresh Apple Pecan Cake (9x13") September 18, 2023
My husband loves this cakeso much he had two pieces 'after' eating lunch...Ingredients2 Eggs1 ½ cup Canola Oil2 cups Granulated Sugar3 cups A-P Flour2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg½ teaspoon Kosher Salt1 ½ teaspoons Baking Soda4 cups Chopped Apples (peeled and cored): measure after chopping1 cup chopped Pecans: measure after chopping1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract⅔ […]
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SANDRA'S CINNAMON RAISIN STREUSEL MUFFINS August 17, 2023
An easy recipe to preparewith awesome results...Prep: 15 Mins. Bake: 30 Mins. Yield: 12 Cupcake-Size Muffins INGREDIENTS Muffin batter: WET: 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 egg, beaten 2/3 cup milk DRY 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder […]
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