tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79141163513456003762024-03-05T01:48:54.839-07:00Lillian the Domestic Engineer. Blogspot.caLillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09168569932421751924noreply@blogger.comBlogger147125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914116351345600376.post-6599000688514577512020-11-15T11:40:00.000-07:002020-11-15T11:40:54.959-07:00Play, Play Paper Mache<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Don't just toss away that newspaper today</p><p>create something special for someone using paper mache<br />
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You probably have all you need at home to get started today.</p><p>These little projects are all free formed by soaking strips and or bunches of newspaper with a flour and water paste and then manipulating to the shape desired. </p><p>They then sit overnight to dry and harden. </p><p>Decorative application is then applied.<br /></p><p><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">At this stage both the body shape and </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The pink tones are strips of newspaper with color. </span></span><br /> </p><br /><p>
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</p><p>A second mini ring dish has been formed as seen here. </p><p>A printed paper has been pasted to the inside of bowl.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">a Winters blo<span style="font-size: large;">OM</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> This lady has been decorated by applying colored tissue paper with the flour and water paste. No paint used. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">The flower has been created by cutting up and rearranging an old greeting card. A stitched button at center secures the layers together.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>I used a heavy needle and embroidery floss to thread up through each flower petal. </i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Finally I thread on the button and go back down through each petal. </i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The joy of this project</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> or as intricate as you like.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Add a few more petals, give it some glitter</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">curl the petal edges or paint the tips</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">it's all up to you.</span><br />
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</div>Lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09168569932421751924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914116351345600376.post-59875367066585850882019-02-10T17:13:00.030-07:002020-11-15T11:17:28.196-07:00In Memory of my Mom<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<i> Its been a long climb back up to where I can see light in the sky and a future on the horizon.</i><br />
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Paralyzed by the reality<br />
pained by the loss I feel<br />
Too many tears to see. <br />
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Staring blankly and crying endlessly.<br />
I retreated for my sanity.<br /> </p><p>My life has been altered significantly.<br />
I lost my Mom <br />
when my Mom lost her way.<br />
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I hold the past now closer to my heart <br />
In an effort to paint new pictures <br />
from old memories.<br />
Thanyou for being my Mom. I will miss you for all eternity.<br />
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This is a close up shot of one of the many beautiful Iris's that grew in the
flower bed next to the Tiger Lillies. <br />
The flowers grew right under my nose.<br />
I planted them there so that I would see the beauty of their full colorful display as I passed by in the process of coming and going from the front door of the house. <br />
Somehow in spite of myself and my own good intentions, I would often blindly pass the flower beds while stuck in my head. I was just too busy to see.<br />
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Said the Domestic Engineer to herself<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Schedule ME time into my every day- </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Remind myself on a regular basis!</span><br />
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I pulled into the driveway at home and shut off the car. <br />
I lay my head forward to rest it on the steering wheel but for a moment<br />
because a moment too long might find me sleeping at the wheel.<br />
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Twas the end of a very busy day and the start of an even busier evening. <br />
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I was tired. I was hungry. I was ornery.<br />
I sighed as I lifted my head from the wheel. <br />
I had to march on. Time limits are real.<br />
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I loaded up my body with grocery bags and soldiered towards the house.<br />
I suddenly became acutely aware of the warm, breeze that blew.<br />
I was overcome with the warmth of the sun beaming on my face.<br />
I was awed by the vision of color radiating at my feet.<br />
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I stopped in my tracks.<br />
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This was my reminder that "Me time" matters.<br />
Put down the groceries girl. You gotta get at it!<br />
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I knelt down beside the Irises.<br />
Their beauty overwhelmed me. <br />
The moment captured me.<br />
I captured the memory..<br />
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Oh Baby<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">These booties are beauties.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I had a beautiful piece of wool melton cloth nicely folded and sitting on my sewing table for the good part of a year. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I would glance at it every once in awhile and on occasion would give the top surface fold a stroke with my the inside of my hand.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">It was rich, warm and soft to touch. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I knew that over the course of passing time I would find a project that fit the fabric. All I had to do was recognize it when I saw it!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the meantime and in between that time</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">one of my Sons stopped by with a couple pair of jeans that were desperately in need of repair. </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">As always he needed them as soon as I could get to them!</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">I did manage to repair the jeans just before my sewing machine</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">started to run out of time. - literally.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"> The timing was out and the bobbin case was not rotating properly underneath so when the needle went down to stitch</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"> it was instead striking the metal bobbin case and bending the needle.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">After several attempts to repair it myself I finally relented and took it in. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I would end up being without my machine for three months!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">SO..I would hand stitch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Needle, thread, fabric...</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Go.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I liked this patter in particular because it was only 2 pieces. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I knew the moment I saw the pattern that the melton cloth was meant to be made into booties. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The gorgeous grey was ideal for the outer booty </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">and the soft, regal red felt a dream for the inside liner. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Although the booties I viewed had been sewn by machine </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">with right sides together and then turned good side out, I chose to </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">work with the pattern by hand stitching and using the fabric good side out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used a blanket stitch around the booties, sewing together the outer and inner layer of the booties at top and bottom with a contrasting embroidery thread.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The flowers pieces are individually cut from assorted felt pieces and are then stitched together and sewed onto the booties.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I have also used the flowers to distinguish between right and left booty. The flowers should be worn on the outside of the foot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used a single, hand held hole punch to make the holes</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">that I chose to cut the entire meter of melton cloth into baby booties!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I made 24 pairs! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> One size only. Fits baby to six months.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">This may vary slightly according to the age, size and frame of the little bundle that will wear them.</span></span><br />
I know that a pair was purchased for an 11 months old girl. The booties fit perfectly!<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">$24.00 pair</span><br />
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</div>Lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09168569932421751924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914116351345600376.post-23269013636171909172016-02-21T11:51:00.003-07:002016-02-21T11:52:05.927-07:003D Calendar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I had a lot of fun with this project. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Nothing too perfect but perfectly timed.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was asked TO create a 3D Advent Calendar. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The request was accompanied with this deadline plea...</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Be really good to get that by the weekend Mom. Thanks. I Love You"</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">24 little boxes into which he could put as many little presents </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> I smiled at the romance of such a thoughtful gift idea. I grinned happily at the fact that this great guy is my Son. I giggled nervously as I gazed into the future.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> I proceeded with joy and anticipation.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> I enjoy the art of crafting and the challenge of producing the same for a song!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I used a total of 3 different cardboard boxes to complete the 3D Advent calendar project.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> The strongest box with the thickest cardboard was used as the base box. I used the flaps from the other boxes to create the dividers and strips from the sides of the cardboard boxes to create the lids.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The project was completed in several 3 hour time slots. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The finished box is </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> approx.10 x16 inches</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> There are 24 little gift boxes.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">The Advent Calendar is approx 4 inches deep. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I found the perfect size cardboard box for the base of this project. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I cut off the top of the box and spray painted the base with a black spray. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">After drying I used a hot glue gun to attach the wide ribbon to the lower outside of the cardboard box. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The ribbon folds over and is also glued onto the bottom.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Because of the time restraints on this request, I was somewhat limited to the amount of "finishing" that could/would be accomplished on the advent calendar. Had I more time, I would have taken the time to finish the top edge of each little box with possibly, glitter glue, a thin ribbon hot glued onto the top, a bead of metallic fabric paint?? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Additionally I would have also spray painted the inside of the little gift box. Possibly making each a different color of each? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I cut 3 strips of cardboard from the side of several sturdy boxes </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> each 4 inches deep x 16 inches long.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Use a hot glue gun to attach the separator strips to the sides and the bottom of the base box. I glued the 3 strips evenly apart in the base creating 4 even width spaces 16 inches long.. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I varied the size of the boxes by staggering the strips </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">that I then glued within each16 inch length. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pipe cleaners are used to create a ledge for each lid to sit down and on to.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Preform the pipe cleaner for each gift box and affix using a strip of hot glue.</span><br />
I staggered the lid depths by gluing the pipe cleaner lower into some of the gift boxes. Others were glued at the very top rim of the box creating gift boxes deep enough to hold the 3 inch plastic bottle with lid that was inserted into the box below.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Be creative. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Select any variety </span>of colors and sizes for your lid toppers.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: small;"> Do ensure that the item used is durable enough to pull the lid from the box </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> and that you use sufficient hot glue to attach the lid lifters to the cardboard lid.... buttons, balls, bells, stones??</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">As it is, if this box was to be upset the lids may come off and</span></span> the gifts could fall out. </span> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> A wee dab of white glue could be tipped down onto two sides of the pipe cleaner</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> after the gifts have been inserted into their respective gift box </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> and once you are ready to seal the calendar.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">A cardboard lid could be made to fit over the entire box</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">and a large ribbon tied around the outside. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Imagine the delight of opening a present that then offers 24 little gifts.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">This would be a lovely new Mommy gift. Taking it day by day!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Soothers, teethers, breast pads, socks, earrings, bibs, affirmations....... </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Great memory gift for any senior. How Sweet it was. Pictures and candy are great routes to memories</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">. Correlate the number of boxes with the days of the month and make marking every day memorable for the recipient!</span></span><br />
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We are only limited by our imagination. If you can dream it you can do it.<br />
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</div>Lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09168569932421751924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914116351345600376.post-28625630756306474622016-02-20T18:15:00.001-07:002016-02-20T18:15:20.845-07:00MOM<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;"> <span style="color: #e06666;"> M</span></span><span style="font-size: small;">aid <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #e06666;">O</span><span style="font-size: small;">f <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #e06666;">M</span><span style="font-size: small;">iracles.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <b><span style="color: #e06666;">M</span></b></span></span>aster <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">O</span></b><span style="font-size: small;">f </span></span> <span style="color: magenta;"><span style="background-color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">M</span></b></span></span></span></span>uch<br />
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</div>Lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09168569932421751924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914116351345600376.post-12009455917267119642016-02-20T16:21:00.001-07:002021-11-14T09:34:25.713-07:00The comforts of home and the joy of crafting<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The comforts of home and the joys of crafting.</span><br />
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No Spring has not quite yet sprung<br />
but my spring cleaning has now been done.<br />
I confess, I am becoming a little undone.<br />
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I am ready for warmer weather and a bit more Sun.<br />
I am anxious to get outside to get my garden going.<br /><br />
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I feel all revved up and ready to go but tomorrows forecast now calls for snow!<br />
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It was 12 degree above yesterday. A beautiful close to a spring like week.<br />
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It is however only the end of February. Winter persists yet.<div>It is only spring fever that has arrived.<br />
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With the cob webs cleaned and the mirrors all shining<br />
I set out to seek an indoor project, made to inspire!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pillows are perfect!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Brighten up a room and your constitution. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Stitch together a story that speaks to the day.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">No sewing machine required. A needle, a thread, embroidery and cotton thread, as little as half a yard of fabric (depending on the size of pillow you will be re-covering) 2-3 small remnants of complimentary fabric,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">scissors, an iron, an afternoon, a hot cup of coffee or a glass of wine and a little imagination will get you on your way. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> I have certainly been feeling a need to respond to the call for the love of nature. Teased by the weather at this time of year and not weathering well the seasonal variances in temperature, I find myself spending more time inside than I like.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">My longing for the greens of growth that will eventually overtake the now empty planters that I pass on my way in the door became my inspiration for design. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I chose a grey cord, blue corduroy, cotton print remnant and felt in my design.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The new pillow covers will slip over the old. </span></span><br />
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Fold the grey cord in half with right sides together. Lay the pillow to be covered on top of the folded fabric. The top of pillow will be at the fold in the fabric.<br />
With a chalk pen mark 2 inches from the pillows outer edge on 3 sides. This will be your cut line.<br />
Cut 3 sides only. DO NOT cut fold at top.<br />
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Open grey cord fabric and lay on a flat surface.<br />
The front finished area of your pillow will be from the top fold down and across. <br />
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Cut the green cotton fabric smaller than the grey cord to allow for a border around your design.<br />
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The green cotton fabric edges will then be folded over 1/2 inch and pressed.<br />
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Lay the cotton fabric square onto the grey cord, center it<br />
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I next cut the blue cord just smaller than the green cotton. I also made sure that the ridges on the grey corduroy ran horizontal and that the blue cord ridges ran vertically. It adds a wonderful visual to the finished pillow. Fold over 1/2 on 4 sides and press flat.<br />
Place the blue square evenly on top of the cotton square and pin into place.<br />
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Finally the felt pieces are cut and pinned into place.<br />
Once you are content with the design you are ready to stitch things into place.<br />
I used cotton thread to blind stitch the edges of the green cotton onto the main grey.<br />
I chose to use a light blue embroidery thread on the blue cord to blanket stitch it in place.<br />
I also used the embroidery to stitch all of the felt pieces in place.<br />
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Once the pillow front design is stitched into place the pillow edges must be stitched together.<br />
Fold the pillow fabric in half with fold at top and edges even all the way around. Fabric will be right sides together.<br />
Pin together and stitch together.<br />
I stitch the length of one side like this - - - - - - the needle goes through all fabric from back to front to back to front and so on<br />
and then I stitch back over the same area bringing the needle and thread up where it passed down the first time. ----------- filling in the space between stitches. Do both sides.<br />
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I stitch the same way on the bottom edge but to only about 2 inches in from each side.<br />
Reach into the pillow pouch and pull the fabric right side out. Poke out the corners.<br />
The old pillow is now inserted into the case.<br />
Because the pillow will be wider than the opening on the bottom, it does helps to gently fold the pillow<br />
while inserting into case. Reach inside the case to straiten the pillow and to ensure that each corner has been stuffed into the cases corner. <br />
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As this is meant to be an enjoyable experience it is understood that there are no rules and no completion dates.<br />
Whatever will be will be is good policy.<br />
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have worked so long on some pillow covers that the finished product
didn't end up resembling the original plan whatsoever! None the less the
end results were always pleasing.<br />
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I worked on two
covers over the weekend.<br />
By Sunday evening I was sitting with a smile on
my face, satisfaction in my soul and a couple of fine,<br />
freshly covered pillows gracing my sofa.<br />
The joy of creating had satisfied my desire to be inspired.<br />
I found satisfaction in self gratification, without guilt and while enjoying myself.<br />
It was a good weekend in spite of the weather that was.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I just happen to have a corduroy couch! </span><br />
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I hope that the older I get the more I know. Slowly I am coming to know myself. <br />
When I wake feeling blue<br />
not being motivated about much I have to do<br />
when mounting frustrations and grumbled gripes dare to defeat me long before night<br />
when the sun refrains and the snow turns to rain<br />
I now smile to myself and run with the game.<br />
No longer able to run from myself I claim the feelings as mine<br />
even though the world wont wait I need to take some time.<br />
A little self love and a pillow hug feels necessary<br />
and with that I'm fine. <br />
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I craft in the name of my sanity.<br />
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</div>Lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09168569932421751924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914116351345600376.post-30216753953083643552015-05-10T09:53:00.001-06:002016-08-02T20:25:41.066-06:00Blue Jeans Baby! Another Up Cycled Denim Design.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">An artful Apron.</span><br />
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Stuff a set of oven mitts in the pocket and gift it to work in the kitchen.<br />
Put paper, paints and a brush in the pocket and paint a starry night! <br />
Supply sandpaper and incentive and employ it in the workshop.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lillian-thedomesticengineer.blogspot.ca/2015/05/blue-jeans-baby.html">The artfully up-cycled Apron</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The basic Apron shape. </span><br />
I cut the pattern from an opened leg making use of the original hemming as the bottom hem of the Apron.<br />
The pockets of course are salvaged from the jeans and stitched onto the apron.<br />
I start stitching the binding at a bottom side and go up and all the way around. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lillian-thedomesticengineer.blogspot.ca/2015/05/blue-jeans-baby.html">Up Cycled Denim Apron </a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seam Binding</span><br />
I like to make my own seam binding for the Apron edges and ties.<br />
I prefer working with cotton as it presses well and is available in a huge range of patterns and colors.<br />
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Start by cutting the selected cotton into strips<br />
approx. 2 inches wide.<br />
Be mindful of the pattern and which direction you want (in this case) the stripes to lay in the finished garment. Cut accordingly.<br />
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Sew all strips together at ends, with right side together. Press seams flat.<br />
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<a href="http://lillian-thedomesticengineer.blogspot.ca/">The Artful Apron</a><br />
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Fold over (1/4 inch) on one edge of entire cotton binding strip<br />
and press.<br />
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Pin unpressed edge of cotton binding<b> </b><br />
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Be sure to fold in end edge (at thumb area) first.<br />
Stitch binding in place around entire outer edge of Apron.<br />
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Turn Apron over now with right side up. <br />
Bring binding to front, tuck in corner at bottom edge, allow pressed edge to fold under and pin into place.<br />
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Top stitch binding in place.<br />
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The ties for the neck and the back area are also made from the cotton strips.<br />
Fold over and press in a smaller edge on both sides of the cotton strip. Fold in half and top stitch over folds.<br />
Press. Cut to desired length and stitch in place for neck loop and back tie <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Applique Heart</span><br />
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Alleen's Glue to the rescue. <br />
Paint the back of your heart with a layer of Alleen's glue.<br />
Let sit for a minute of two before turning over and applying heart to apron front.<br />
Although it takes 24 hours to really set it is not easy to move because of the glue residue that will be left from the first placement.<br />
Be sure of where you want the heart the first time.<br />
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Squeeze on a thin line of Fabric Paint. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lillian-thedomesticengineer.blogspot.ca/2015/05/blue-jeans-baby.html">Up Cycled Denim Apron</a></td></tr>
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I don't know why this will not sit up properly..lol <br />
The artful Apron can be washed in machine and dried in the dryer.<br />
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</div>Lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09168569932421751924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914116351345600376.post-1039990856249383402015-05-10T08:04:00.000-06:002016-08-02T20:15:35.513-06:00A baby denim Sunsuit on a handsome little model.<span style="font-size: large;">I have had this pattern running round in my head for over 20 years. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The last time I made denim summer suits my oldest Son was about 2 and happily modeled this version of the summer suit for me. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lillian-thedomesticengineer.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Denim Summer suit @ Craft Blog here</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lillian-thedomesticengineer.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank"><br /></a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lillian-thedomesticengineer.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank"><br /></a></td></tr>
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I made his suit in 1992. Here it is!<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I purchased the seam binding and the snaps.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">I decorated the denim with both the fabric paint and acrylic paint spatter after it had been stitched.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">The white paint was a puff paint and so required that I bake the garment for about 7 minutes at 250 degrees. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">It is machine wash and dryer safe.</span><br />
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These are the 2015 version of the summer suit.<br />
Fashioned from the leg of blue jeans these adorable sun suits are a super summer solution for little boys and little girls alike.<br />
Velcro and or buttons and snap enclosures help to make putting on the denim summer suit as easy as ABC<br />
Open the suit up at neck and sides and lay it flat out. Lay the baby in the back bum area. Pull the bib up at front and secure shoulder and sides.<br />
Add suede baby boots and a cute t-shirt to the outfit and smile out loud at the outcome. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lillian-thedomesticengineer.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Denim Summer suits @ craft blog</a><a href="http://lillian-thedomesticengineer.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank"><br /></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks to little Landon </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> handsome and willing model.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> in spite of the fact he was a bit too small for his britches.</span><br />
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</div>Lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09168569932421751924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914116351345600376.post-33842831341796034082015-04-26T08:20:00.001-06:002015-05-30T07:45:43.802-06:00Plant your own Garden<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">After awhile you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul, </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">and you learn that love doesn't mean leaning and company doesn't mean security</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">with the grace of a woman and not the grief of a child. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">if you get too much </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">so you plant your own garden and decorate your soul instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">and you learn and learn and you learn </span></i></div>
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</div>Lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09168569932421751924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914116351345600376.post-51616810891662049322015-04-02T08:46:00.000-06:002019-02-10T12:55:01.958-07:00Denim Vest - upcycle<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lillian-thedomesticengineer.blogspot.ca/">Denim wear- second time around</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> <i>All that glitters is good!</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i> Spring is the season of the joys of new life. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i> A season of clean outlooks and </i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><i>fresh starts. </i></span> </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Spring cleaning?</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i> </i>Get started in your closet by hanging all the garments in your closet on a backwards hanger. <span style="font-size: small;">I typically hang my hangers with the C facing away from me and over the rod <span style="font-size: large;">So instead I hung everything on the hangers with the C coming towards me from the back of the rod.</span></span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Throughout the course of a year, as the clothes are worn and returned to the closet they are hung back on the rod in the opposite direction.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> The year end review of what garments to keep and what to toss will be clearly evident by the direction the hanger faces. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Anything that remains hanging in the closet with the C facing forward has not been worn in at least a year and should be considered for removal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is the stuff in your closet that should be weeded out. You have proven to yourself that in fact you have was not worn it for at least a year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You probably won't have to look far to find a deserving recipient of your donations. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I was recently the grateful and appreciative recipient of exactly that. A garbage bag full of new to me, gently used garments. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of those pieces happened to be this treasured little denim vest.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It is a girls size </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Denim is always in style. Dress it up with some glittery leggings and a cotton top or go casual in a denim shirt and vest with cowboy boots and a pair of jeans. Denim is always in.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This vest was easily altered in the course of an afternoon. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lillian-thedomesticengineer.blogspot.ca/2015/04/denim-second-time-around.html">Denim Vest</a></td></tr>
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A little dab will do ya!<br />
Aleene's fabric glue ensures that the finished piece<br />
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The fabric to be added is cut to the finished size and simply glued into place.<br />
Any trim that is desired is then glued to the fabric edges.<br />
After allowing to dry for 5 minutes the edges of the design can then be finished with a sewing machine zig zag stitch or with a serger.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lillian-thedomesticengineer.blogspot.ca/">Denim vest- second time around.</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lillian-thedomesticengineer.blogspot.ca/2015/04/denim-second-time-around.html">Denim Blue Jean Vest</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lillian-thedomesticengineer.blogspot.ca/2015/04/denim-second-time-around.html">Denim Vest remake</a></td></tr>
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The trim I chose has the finished appearance of being a zipper half.<br />
I was quite pleased with the result.<br />
The word JOY was easily accomplished by also using the fabric (good to wash) Aleene's glue.<br />
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Using the glue, simply spell out on the fabric what you want it to say. <br />
Wait a couple of minutes until the glue becomes tacky and then apply the trim.<br />
Finally, zig zag a stitch directly over top the trim. I used a black thread that is not easy to see as I wanted to keep the zipper effect. Contrasting thread would certainly add another dimension to the project.<br />
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Remember there are no rights and wrongs, if you are pleased with your project then you have been successful!<br />
<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Lillian the Domestic Engineer
</div>Lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09168569932421751924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914116351345600376.post-19294844308532501732015-03-27T09:21:00.000-06:002020-01-19T19:27:25.909-07:00Having it all<span style="font-size: x-large;">Life is a busy place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ever find yourself stumbling over the piles </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">of stuff all bought in the name of having happiness? </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ever complain about the cost of living or the price of gas </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">while en route to Walmart to save more cash?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ever feel like you've had enough of buying into having the stuff</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">that piles up on the floor in front of us?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Can't see the forest for the trees anymore? </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Can't bag the joy that you're looking for? </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Having a tougher time justifying the cost of having it all </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> and yet</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">just can't get enough of that sugar crisp..... </span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Money can't buy you love but can it really buy you happiness?</span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We buy, we gather, we collect, we hoard, we sort, </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> we pack, we keep, we stash....we amass!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> We buy, we gather, we collect, we hoard, we sort, </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> we pack, we keep, we stash, we amass.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> We teach our children to desire the riches that only money can buy and they in turn buy into the tradition of the spirit of success.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">And so it goes until a loved ones passes....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> After the grief </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">we sort through the pile that rises<span style="color: red;"> <span style="color: black;">up over the course of time. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">We seek to keep the "precious" memories of a life out of the garbage bags with everything else. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">The value of the stash it seems is often correlated to the size of the pile and the pile amounts to the perceived value of a life now gone..</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> If having it all is living the dream</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> why does it look like a nightmare in here?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">How do we value a happiness </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">that is ever foreshadowed by the cost of having it?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Give up on it. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Re invent yourself and the purpose for your being. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">The cost of having it all is much much higher than we are willing to see. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Can't see the trees through the forest of need</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">can't see the ultimate result of our greed</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">can't see the forest for the pile of trees</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">that now sit transformed in front of thee?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Can't believe the insanity that we are buy into </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">now more than ever from the face of a window?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">What can you do about the piles of the past now tripping you</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">on the road to your future?</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sort, pack, keep and trash!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Can you repair, remake or reinvent a purpose for it?</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Can you give it to a Senior in need or a young family that lives down the street? Can you donate it to the local charity store for the many others who need?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Do you really need it? </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Next time you head off to the market to buy</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">a little bit of happiness from the jingle guy</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">remember to ask yourself why, oh why </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">would you buy into the notion of a happiness pile</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">that will never amount to having lived a good life.</span></span><br />
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We have had a terrible winter on the roads in Alberta this year.<br />
Distracted driving, inexperience, impairment, impatience and a lack of indicators are all in part to blame.<br />
The resulting loss of life is no ones gain.<br />
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The winter snow, ice, sleet and frigid temperatures most certainly play a part in helping to hinder our experience behind the wheel out there but the absence of common sense is even a bigger deal...breaker.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What the heck are we doing behind the wheel out there?</span><br />
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Beware. We are weaving in and out of traffic on our journey to survive<br />
while engaged in everything but the practice of drive. <br />
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With a meal in one hand and a cell phone in the other<br />
we steer on with our knees and the hopes of avoiding each other.<br />
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We floss our teeth and dress ourselves while tuning tunes and drinking java.<br />
Indicators are obviously optional to some whom are too busy to see<br />
but know where they are going anyways!?<br />
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On the highway to avoiding our own avoidable death, we seem to enjoy tempting our fate.<br />
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We talk, we message and we post things too without the worry of what we would do<br />
if suddenly we had to react to the car next to us and what they did or did not do.<br />
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In an effort to pass one another on the highway to our lives<br />
we continue to sacrifice one another in the name of saving time.<br />
Isn't it time we practice what we preach? <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>5 routes to the path of safety.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <b>#1. Pay attention</b></span> <br />
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GET OFF the phone, get your head out of the clouds and engage yourself in the act of driving.<br />
The most important part of the process of driving is to see and be seen. <br />
And speaking of looking- our children are watching our every move.<br />
Their safety does not sit in a seat belt alone. <br />
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That which you show your children will come back to haunt you on the very day<br />
that your new driver finally drives away, alone in your car.<br />
The time you spend awaiting their safe return will haunt you with the memories of what they saw and learned.<br />
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Did you tell them not to text when they drive but on more than one occasion show them otherwise?<br />
Did you teach them to turn on their lights so they may see and be seen when they drive, day or night?<br />
Did you teach them of the responsible they have to their riders and their right to arrive alive?<br />
Did you remind them to pay attention to the road when they drive? <br />
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Distraction is detrimental to our health.<br />
Change the path you are on by steering in the right direction. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>#2 </b><b>Slow down.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b><span style="font-size: small;">Signal and get into the right lane. </span><b>Enjoy the ride. </b></span><br />
After all how many times have you caught up to the car that sped past you a couple miles back at the <br />
set of lights? What is the hurry anyway?<br />
Slow and steady does win this race as long as you are paying attention.<br />
The fast paced world of high speed information and super speed highways have helped to lead us<br />
down the wrong road. The joy in the adventure of getting there, being half the fun, has become a journey<br />
of terror for some. I hope that there are others out there paying attention who also feel the same.<br />
How can you see where you're going while your playing that game?<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>#3</b>.<b><b>Drive defensively</b></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Look out for yourself. Literally. Did you look? Did you see?</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Assumptions and second hand information can be dangerous.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Although vehicles do come equipped with signal lights intended to be used as indicators of intention, </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">the indicator light does not always indicate the other drivers intent. Exercise caution before proceeding.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Be aware of whats in front of you, behind you and beside you, before you need to know. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">What if... is what you have to know. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Be aware of how aware those around you are. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Do they know their signal light is on, do they see yours? </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Keep your eyes on the road and your hands upon the wheel.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Driving is a responsibility, it's a really big deal.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><b><span style="font-size: large;">#4.</span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Apply common sense and courtesy</span></b><br />
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Common sense should dictate that applying your signal light<u> in </u>the turn is doing so just a little late.<br />
The indicators on cars are not reminders to self that we are turning, they are meant to be used<br />
as a sign of ones indication to everybody else.<br />
Now if only everyone else would apply themselves. <br />
Applied common sense should also make clear that vision can be impared by a dirty windshield.<br />
I have passed vehicles on the road that have more snow on them than there is snow on the road.<br />
The little peep hole that the defrost had exposed in the windshield before they set out<br />
is frosted over every time they breath. Geez Louise...I don't see. What's the hurry?<br />
A brush off and 5 more minutes in the driveway would make it a safer trip for everybody.<br />
<br />Use your heads lights. Clean them. Inspect them.<br />
Headlights improve the odds of being seen by other vehicles on the road<br />
as sure headlights help in the process of seeing the road.<br />
Fog, snow, sleet, rain, ice, sunlight, dust, dusk, dawn and darkness are all common sense situations<br />
that give great justification to the application of headlights. <br />
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Buckle up. It's the Law. What's holding you back? <br />
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Courtesy should be applied where ever you would expect the same.<br />
Pay it forward, let them in.<br />
A feel good moment is what you win. What have you got to lose? A couple of minutes or maybe two.<br />
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The next time you have to follow a senior citizen down a single lane highway, think first of your parent or your grandparents on their way before you pass the vehicle and before you holler and say...things you probably wouldn't say to the elders in your own family. <br />
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Consider those around you. It's your job as a driver to do.<br />
The courtesy is optional but nice when we do. <br />
We can lengthen lives by enjoying the ride.<br />
Slow down a bit so you've time to smile. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">#5 Know the rules of the road. </span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Your life may depend upon it</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">What is the proper protocol when passing emergency vehicles on the road?</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Can you turn left on a red light? </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Who has the right of way at a corner? </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">What is the speed of travel in un-posted residential areas?</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">What is the speed limit in a school ground? In a play ground? </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">When is it necessary to do a shoulder check?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Slow down. Take the road less travelled. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">You may only pass this way but once.</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Don't be a distracted driver dying to get there.</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Get off the phone and drive. </span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">You can talk face to face when you arrive alive.</span></span></b><br />
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</div>Lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09168569932421751924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914116351345600376.post-20418306999613261912015-02-26T08:16:00.000-07:002019-02-10T14:29:37.292-07:00A Biker's Bikini<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A local radio station contest prompted the motivation for this creation.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">$1000.00 was up for grabs for the best, original, homemade Bathing suit.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> I headed to the garage on a mission.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Fashioned from used tire tubes and hockey laces this Biker Bikini</span><br />
was an easy sew on a basic machine. The tubes were lovely to cut and work with and the laces were the perfect answer for the trim. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> One tire tube was sliced open, the full width of which was employed for the Bikini top.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> The four metal eyelets on the top front were punched through the tubes and set with a hammer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Bikini bottom required an extra width. Two tubes were stitched together before cutting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The skate laces were utilized as trim by stitching them directly to the bikini.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> The side straps were left long so they could be tied in a bow. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The air valves were utilized as adornments on the bikini bottom. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">They were to infer that the waist tube could be inflated, transforming the bathing suit into a life saver!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It was later suggested that perhaps the air valves should have been used to create an inflatable chest?! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">First place was awarded to a Bikini original</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">titled</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Guns and Roses. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Second place was given to a creative Bikini</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">crafted from Lego! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Biker Bikini secured third place.</span></span><br />
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Unfortunately the cost of replacing vacuum bags can run as high as $10.00 a piece. </div>
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To re-use your vacuum bag, care must be taken to ensure that the cardboard hole<br />
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With a package of Velcro and a half hour time invested<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">#1. </span>Cut 1/4 inch off the bottom end of the vacuum bag,<br />
This cuts off the seam and allows<br />
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This was a used bag.I emptied the contents and turned the bag inside out. I gave it a good shake out and turned the bag right side out.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">#2. </span>Trim an additional 1/4 inch<br />
off of <u>3 sides</u> of the vacuum bag.<br />
The front and both sides. <br />
The back of the bag is left uncut.<br />
It remains approx.1/2 inch longer<br />
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Remember <b>Velcro has a front and a back. </b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Velcro is attached.</span></span> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: large;">#3. </span>A piece of <b><u>Velcro </u><u>Front</u> </b> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sew along the front edge and down both sides</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">TO THE CENTER of the folds on either side only.</span></span><br />
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a strip of <u><b>Velcro Back </b></u> is attached.<br />
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<i>The <b>velcro</b></i><i><i><b> front </b></i>and <b>velcro</b> </i><i><i><b>back</b> create a good seal in the bag folds.</i></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">#5.</span> A piece of <u><b>Velcro back</b></u> is then stitched to the INSIDE on the (longer) back flap of the bag.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">#6. T</span>uck in the side<br />
meeting velcro front with velcro back at center fold. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">#7. <span style="font-size: small;">Fold the back flap over the front of the bag.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Turn it on and Suck it up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oh Kirby!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>I have now worked at the feat of sucking it up for over 40 years!<br />
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Canisters, uprights, built in, bag less, useless, wonder less and hopeless...<br />
Like it or not Vacuums are a part of us.<br />
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I remember the day a door to door salesman arrived on our doorstep lugging his shiny upright vacuum.<br />
It was red hot. It had a light on the front of it. It had a cloth bag with a scraper built in to clean itself and it came with a handful of cool tools. It was 1975.<br />
I remember him coming in and dumping a line of dirt on the carpet in an effort to impress.<br />
I remember him claiming that there was nothing out there that could compare to the likes of his<br />
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... KirbyVacuum<br />
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And then he turned it on.<br />
I remember the noise of it. You couldn't hear yourself think. <span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
I remember the power of it. The dirt disappeared.<br />
I remember that the weight of it and the improbability of carrying it.<br />
I remember the cost of acquiring it and the payment options <br />
that came with that.<br />
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I remember the proud look of ownership on my Mothers face.<br />
I recall the cleaning schedule that she then made.<br />
Saturday would become my vacuuming day.<br />
I remember her request that we follow up the vacuuming<br />
with the combs of a rake!<br />
Yup,we were to groom the shag carpet for heavens sake!<br />
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Recently I ran into old Kirby at my work place. The moment I turned him on he blew dust at my face.<br />
The bag was filthy and the zipper was out of place.<br />
Suck it up suddenly meant something else to me.Mean, mean machine.<br />
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Kirby whined and Kirby wurred as the memories of his success became more blurred.<br />
I parked him back in the closet with my fond memories and got out the compact Kenmore<br />
that was next to it. Sometimes size does matters!<br />
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The tools of the trade may be changing but the fact remains<br />
that with a dirty vacuum bag one will work in vain.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> using 9 gauge, coated bottom wire for chain link fencing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Use a <u>coated </u>wire hanger for a finished look.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">OR try spray painting the wire for an awesome effects.</span><br />
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</div>Lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09168569932421751924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914116351345600376.post-34085501892389054092015-02-07T08:30:00.002-07:002015-02-19T07:08:20.041-07:00Make your own Greeting Cards<br />
The gift of greeting agrees with me.<br />
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The enjoyable experience of crafting and posting a greeting cards<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Greeting Cards are in season every season.<span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">on the greeting card of your hearts desire.</span> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I have been crafting and selling Greeting Cards for over 30 years. </span></span></div>
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The production of same has been a great source of pleasure for me. </div>
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HANDMADE CARDS PROVIDE THE SPACE<br />
FOR CREATIVE FREEDOM TO ROAM<br />
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The brown corrugated cardboard above left on the card was rescued and recycled from a box of biscuits.<br />
The black corrugated card was taken from a box of chocolates.The gift tag with coin, is a sticker that I mounted on foam core before gluing into place. The ribbon was saved from a satchel of sorts, somewhere along the way and glued on top.The writing is done with fabric paint that comes in fine tip bottles. <br />
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<b>Keep it simple. Limit the writing on the front of each card. Personalize to perfection.</b><br />
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#1Gold corrugated cardboard.#2.Pink and yellow Dollar Store card/scrapbook accessory. #3. Buttons and Feather. #4. Wire bangle.<br />
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<b>Work to a finished card - one layer at a time.</b><br />
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#1. White paper square. #2. White corrugated cardboard. #3. Red parcel Dollar Store item,<br />
#4 Fabric paint writing and parcel tree glitter.<br />
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#1.Sketch out your thoughts lightly in pencil. #2. Detail outline in fine black pen. I used a water soluble ink so I could smear it slightly with a wet fingertip. I did the writing with a black fine tip sharpie. I did not want it to smear.. #3. Pink crayon.<br />
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Using strips of masking tape, create a border shape to paint within.<br />
Make sure the tape is pressed firmly against the paper to avoid having the paint bleed under the tape edges.<br />
Once the paint has dried carefully remove the tape. Don't forget to sign your original artwork.<br />
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<a href="http://lillian-thedomesticengineer.blogspot.ca/2015/01/valentine-potato-stamp-diy.html" target="_blank"><b>Stamping it out. HERE</b></a><br />
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Embossing Tinsel is a simple, effective way of bringing a degree of shine and professionalism to your card.<br />
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<b> Think inside the box.</b><br />
The following three Cards are created using the marvelous selection of papers and prints from old greeting cards. The bits and bows were all dug out of the drawer where I keep the little, shiny things that hold the promise of commitment to card.<br />
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Pretty pastels pieces of paper, pinking shears and gift tags help turn the simple into the superb.<br />
Fabric paint finalizes the thought behind the project.<br />
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<b> Pop it up a bit....</b><br />
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Although pop up cards do require some fore thought and a little more work,<br />
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<a href="http://lillian-thedomesticengineer.blogspot.ca/2014/11/easy-to-make-greeting-cards.html" target="_blank">More Cards HERE</a><br />
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Don't let the blank slate intimidate. Build up your card one layer at a time.<br />
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</div>Lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09168569932421751924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914116351345600376.post-73792074988808554042015-02-01T12:35:00.000-07:002016-02-21T12:45:01.903-07:00Jewelry Display Frame DIY<br />
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I've had this old frame for years.<br />
For a long time it hung near the front door where it was used as a post it place.<br />
Kids photos, artwork and notes were tacked or pinned onto the front of it.<br />
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For as many years and longer, I struggled with a practical way to display the collection of costume jewelry that was amassing in every little box and bowl in my room.<br />
It was always difficult to dig out two of the same earrings to wear for the day so typically I wore<br />
the same 2-3 pair of earrings day after day. I would just leave them on the bedside table<br />
instead of stuffing them into one of my jewel boxes or bowls.<br />
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For the large part otherwise, I had resolved to be happy with wearing two different earrings.<br />
I don't know who or why the rule was made that insisted the earrings need to be the same but I <br />
did know that the system wasn't working for me.<br />
I was surprised how many people were quick to point out the fact that I was wearing<br />
two different earrings. <br />
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In an effort to organize my piles one afternoon, I moved the large frame that had been stripped of the photos and notes it once held and delegated to the floor, where it sat for several months, before being motivated to get organized on this particular day prompted me to pick it up.<br />
It finally occurred to me what a great Jewelry Display the frame would be.<br />
I set out to transform the frame into a practical, beautiful wall display for my jewelry. Instead of putting it<br />
in the closet, I put it up on my work table.<br />
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I began the transformation by hot gluing a framed cork board to the lower front portion of the frame.<br />
It was a perfect fit.<br />
To the front of the cork board, I then hot glued a black piece of screen window mesh that I had laying around. Many years ago I had first used the mesh in the production of funky, fashionable earrings. It would now work perfectly for hanging earrings.<br />
To the top portion of the frame I hot glued a piece of black silk fabric. I had first folded back the edges to avoid any fabric fraying. The Black would serve as a wonderful back drop for the jewels I would pin onto it. <br />
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This photo is sideways. The black fabric area is at the top of the frame.<br />
The cork board is glued below the fabric.<br />
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I then searched through my collection of broken jewel bits, fabric and fringe trim and buttons to find pieces that could be hot glued on, to trim the tiny gap between the cork board and the frames edge<br />
as well as to finish the outer edges of the black silk area . <br />
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The trim at the top of the frame was created<br />
with a broken string of fake pearls and the three round buttons. <br />
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Both sides of the frame as well as the bottom<br />
were covered and filled in with an assortment of buttons and broken jewel bits.<br />
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A thin broken chain was hot glued to the inside edge of the cork board frame itself.<br />
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Earrings with a hook can be easily slid into a mesh hole and hung.<br />
For earrings with a stud back, it was necessary to be able to lift the mesh<br />
to secure the earring backs.<br />
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As seen at bottom here.<br />
As it were I found at least a half a dozen Kilt Pins in my treasure collection,<br />
several of which were used to secure a separate piece of mesh over the first layer of mesh.<br />
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This allows me to lift the mesh and secure the earring back.<br />
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I am thrilled with the over all appearance and ecstatic about the practicality of the project.<br />
Now at a glance, I am able to select the piece of jewelry that I chose to adorn myself with.<br />
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My jewelry no longer lays lost and forgotten in containers. <br />
I can now appreciate the beauty of my collection, after all that is why I collect it.<br />
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</div>Lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09168569932421751924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914116351345600376.post-11845270298044597062015-01-31T21:12:00.004-07:002015-02-02T07:45:41.916-07:00Valentine Potato Stamp DIY<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One potato, two potato </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Let your LOVE grow <span style="font-size: small;">this <span style="color: red;">Valentines Day</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Straight from the Heart</span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Potato Prints</u></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">These are easier than pie and simpler than Borsch to make.</span><br />
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#1. Select and slice a raw potato in half.<br />
You could slice on the long side for a larger working area.<br />
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slice/ outline the design into the top, <br />
cutting into the potato about 1/4 inch deep.<br />
Keep the design simple.<br />
The area you do not cut away becomes your stamp.<br />
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#3. Slice a 1/4 inch slab off the potato,<br />
cutting all the way around. <br />
being careful to cut just up to the knife outline of your design. <br />
Remove the slice, taking care not to disturb the design edge.<br />
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Using the tip of the knife,<br />
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Your Potato Stamp is now ready to be printed.<br />
Water based ink stamp pad are fine for many projects.<br />
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I used a green ink pad first<br />
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#5. Press and gently wiggle the potato stamp onto the ink pad. Remove and press the inked potato stamp onto your card, taking care <u>not</u> to wiggle it.<br />
Press firmly and hold for 20 seconds.<br />
Lift the stamp directly and away from the paper to avoid smudging or rubbing ink elsewhere. <br />
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Embossing powders can be added for a professional looking finished effect.<br />
Find it in craft stores. <br />
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#6. Sprinkle Embossing powder onto the WET inked print of your stamp. <br />
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#7. Shake excess embossing powder off onto a clean sheet of paper<br />
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#8. Gently press the back of the card against a warm iron. <br />
The tip of a knife can be used to press the card.<br />
Hold for 30-40 seconds or until embossing powder has been heated. This will help set the Embossing glitter in place.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Valentines Day</span><br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Lillian the Domestic Engineer
</div>Lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09168569932421751924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914116351345600376.post-15792546451675772472015-01-31T10:07:00.001-07:002015-02-21T11:34:56.966-07:00Are Bullies born or raised?<span style="font-size: large;">Sticks and Stones</span> <span style="font-size: small;">by Ruby Redfort</span><br />
<div style="margin-top: 0.53cm;">
Sticks and stones may break my bones,
but words can also hurt me.<br />
Stones and sticks break only skin,
while words are ghosts that haunt me.<br />
Slant and curved the
word-swords fall, it pierces and sticks inside me.<br />
Bats and bricks
may ache through bones, but words can mortify me.<br />
Pain from words
has left its' scar on mind and heart that's tender.<br />
Cuts and
bruises have not healed, it's words that I remember.
</div>
<div style="line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0.53cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>From
where arise the cruel things that people will say? </b></span>
</div>
<div style="line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0.53cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Are
Bullies born or are they raised? </b></span>
</div>
<div style="line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0.53cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">The
bully can bring others to tears with
the power invested in them by the words they possess and their
ability to use them. Words that hurt as they were meant to do, words
that mock and tease as intended to do. Words that hurt more than
time can say. Words of which bad memories are made. </span>
</div>
<div style="line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0.53cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Do unto
others <u>before </u>they do unto you differs greatly from</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0.53cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Do
unto others as you would have them do unto you. </span>
</div>
<div style="line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0.53cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Children
learn as they see.</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0.53cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;"> Trust must be present for faith to survive. </span>
</div>
<div style="line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0.53cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Why
seek faith where trust doesn't thrive. </span></div>
<div style="line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0.53cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Children learn that life isn't
fair and that's unfair.</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0.53cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Bullies
can and do grow much bigger than the playground. </span>
</div>
<div style="line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0.53cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Intimidation
and humiliation are practiced on the playground,</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0.53cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;"> in
Class Rooms,</span><span style="font-size: small;"> Board
Rooms, Back Rooms and Bedrooms .</span>
</div>
<div style="line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0.53cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Do
little bullies grow up to be bigger Bullies?</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0.53cm;">
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<br /></div>
<div style="line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0.53cm;">
</div>
<div style="line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0.53cm;">
<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>What's
in a name anyway? </b></span> </div>
<div style="line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0.53cm;">
Hey Moron. Come
here Stupid. Are you an Idiot?
</div>
<div style="line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0.53cm;">
It's just a name,
ignore it, it can't hurt you we are told.
</div>
<div style="line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0.53cm;">
Don't be a baby,
stand up for yourself we're then scolded.
</div>
<div style="line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0.53cm;">
They're just idiot's
people say oblivious to the hypocrisy. </div>
<div style="margin-top: 0.53cm;">
</div>
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<div style="margin-top: 0.53cm;">
<span style="color: red;"><b>Perhaps</b></span><b>
</b>within the community of a Cyber City where morals and dignity can
be as absent as love and empathy, where what we like is posted on a
profile not necessarily reflective of thee, where the faceless of a
community act without the hesitation of responsibility or the
ownership of accountability, <span style="color: red;"><b>the time has
come to check the Virtues of our reality against the Reality of our
virtuality. </b></span></div>
<div style="margin-top: 0.53cm;">
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<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">The right to change ones mind may be the right one to make.</span>
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A wise decision to ponder that no fool would make. </span>
<br />
Freddie Lake <a href="http://reinventingsandyb.com/2011/08/10/only-a-fool-never-changes-his-mind/" target="_blank"><b>Only
a Fool never changes his mind</b></a><br />
<b>My Mother always said </b>
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“<b>If you are arguing with an idiot just make sure they are not
doing the same”</b><br />
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<b>Are you acting or reacting to what people say?</b><br />
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<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Tis through the rights of the ownership of name </span>
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">that we posses the right for ourselves to proclaim,</span><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.un.org/en/documents/udhr/"> The Universal
Declaration of Human Rights </a>
<br />
Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and
inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the
foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world.<br />
<br />
Do bullies just grow or are they made? <br />
The long term effects of the things we say cannot be overstated.<br />
<br />
In the name of rights<br />
let us celebrate our differences.<br />
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<a href="http://lillian-thedomesticengineer.blogspot.ca/p/blog-page_8869.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Ponder on.. Here</span></a><br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Lillian the Domestic Engineer
</div>Lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09168569932421751924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914116351345600376.post-28110939894099755282015-01-30T22:41:00.000-07:002016-02-21T12:48:02.568-07:00 Parenting IS hard work.<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
To parent or not to parent?</div>
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Friends of mine did not have children<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
because of their inability due to infertility.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
They did not have a choice to make.<br />
<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Friends of mine chose not
to have children.</div>
Their decision was based on personal
choices.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
I had initially viewed their decision as
a rather selfish one.
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
However, after some discussion with
them and hearing them say</div>
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that they wished people would think
about having children</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
as long and as hard as they had about
their decision not to have children.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
I felt a little differently.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
It suddenly didn't seem selfish <u>not</u> to
indulge in the duties of parenthood.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
In fact, their obvious lack of desire to have children<br />
coupled with the expressed lack of time for self and each another, already in their busy lives,<br />
choosing not to parent didn't feel as selfish as it did wise.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Giving rise to Parenting</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">A parent may give birth to
a child </span></b>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">but child alone does not </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">give rise</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> to the birth of parenting. </span></b></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
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Parenting is a learned thing, years in the works.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">A King is born</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I
was 30 when I had my first Son. I was all in.</span></span></span></span><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">I had finished my 16 year working/career two days before
giving birth. </span>
</div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span> </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lillian the Domestic Engineer</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">I bumbled, I fumbled, I bawled.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">I leaked, I laughed, I cried.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">I fell in love.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> I have to say that it was not love at first sight. </span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">The
first sight of my son frankly had startled me. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">He was dented and colored shades of red and blue </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">as a result of my having attempted to have
a bowel movement</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">instead of heading off to Hospital to have a
baby that morning. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">My
Dr. had informed me that it was common</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> to have a bowel movement during delivering </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">so I had decided that I was going to spare myself the embarrassment </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">and the Dr. the grief of
it all by relieving myself at home. </span>
</div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">However, instead
of having my morning b.m. before my departure </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">I had instead squeezed the crap out of my Sons head! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">He had been pushed down into the birth canal </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">where he then waited for me to move, as it were that morning..</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">My Son resumed both normal coloring and a normal head shape </span>
</div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">not
long after birth. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">The
infant(s) who had grown in me, would grow on me.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Literally.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">I
had four children in five years.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">I
was not without baby on board either sucking from or eliminating
upon my body,</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">from
at least one orifice of their warm, little bodies, for at least 6
years running. </span>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">(I
can assure you that it was no slow waltz)</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">It
does takes two to tango but it only requires one mis-step to tangle.</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Children
teach you that plans are made to be changed and that steps need be taken.</span></div>
<br />
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Parenting</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The dance
between a parent and a child </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>is not mastered on the dance floor.</b></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>
</b></span>
<br />
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b> Rather it is
first learned in the nursery</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b> and then practiced on a sticky, kitchen
floor. </b></span>
</div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Parenting
requires a stick to it ness </span>
</div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">that
is stronger than what is stuck to you!</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Not
all dances are graceful and lovely to see.</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Parenting
is the get down, get dirty dance</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">that drives you to keep everyone clean. </span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Parenting
is not romantic.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Parenting
requires putting one foot in front of the other </span>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">no
matter the music, the whine or the weather.</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">We
may be right but we may be wrong, that's the challenge of discovery.</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Parenting
will most certainly age you. </span>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Parenting
requires that one learn to rock and to roll with the punches.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">There
are no time clocks to punch but no pay to collect. Time simply ticks
away.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">I
am reminded when I listen to my elderly clients speak of their own
children.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">They are always quick to remind me that their Son
or daughter are now in their 70's! </span>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Parenting
is forever.</span>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">The
Dr. who would help deliver my second son showed up wearing a head
piece </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">with a full face shield and a pair of rubber boots.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> She knew
the mess I was getting myself into!</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;"></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Why...?</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Why...?
</span>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Why...?
</span>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Why...?</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Parents
are required to answer the little "whys" a thousand times </span>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">with
the love and conviction that is necessary in growing great minds.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Parenting
will challenge you and all you thought you knew.</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Parenting
requires patience.
</span>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Kids
can say the darnedest things </span>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">but
a parent can and will say stranger things.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Laughing
at yourself is vital to survival.</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Parenting
requires a sense of humor.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Parenting requires great discipline</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Cute
babies of every species do grow up.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Outgrown
outfits are replaced </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">by peer pressurized stuff.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">The
duty to parent must come before</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> the desire to befriend. </span>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">No if's ands, buts or whys about it.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Parenting
requires great discipline</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">My
second Son was born 22 months after my first Son.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">My
third Son was born 361 days after my second Son, </span>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">My
fourth Son was born 15 months after my third Son.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The
birth of a parent demands the skills of a Domestic Engineer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Parenting
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<span style="font-size: small;">Parenting
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err is human. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Beauty sleep be damned, Parenting will keep you up at night.</span></div>
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