Dammit Doll

Cut:  Cut out pattern below from fabric pertaining to the theme, leaving 1/4" seam allowance around it.  (I didn't have room on printable area for this!) Sew:  With right sides together, sew 1/4" seam leaving an opening at side or top of head to turn.  Clip neck, arm pits and crotch.  Turn doll. Stuff:  Stuff with polyester fiberfill.  Whipstitch opening shut. Hair:  Wind rug yarn several times around four fingers (or about 3" of cardboard).  Slide off, tie and knot around the center with a short piece of rug yarn.  Make about five of these loopy bundles.  With matching thread, hand stitch them securely along the top head seam of doll. Face:  Cut two ovals for face from solid fabric.  (Use oval on pattern.)  Sew them together with 1/8" seam.  Do not turn unless fabric tends to ravel bad.   Glue oval to face.  Glue large wiggly eyes to face.  Draw a squiggly line for mouth using a black Sharpie pen. Finishing:  Add a bow to neck.  Print poems here. Tip: Use washable glue so that you can wash when needed!  Instead of turning, cut out with pinking sheers and sew wrong sides together...you could possibly even glue this way.  Or if you don't sew, buy a muslin finished doll and just add poem. Poems:  Add a poem. Print Computer Dammit Doll 6-up. Print Sports Dammit Doll 6-up. Print Fishing Dammit Doll 6-up.

Aroma Therapy Neck Roll Treat your Dad on Father's Day...Relax in the bath with our instant aroma therapy neck roll.

MATERIALS:
2 pkgs.	Wrights® Cord with Tassels (your choice of color) (#183-9069)
1	Hand Towel
--	*Scent of choice (potpourri, oils or actual herbs)
1 pkg.	Quilt Batting (Regular Loft)

INSTRUCTIONS: Open package of Quilt Batting. Leave folded but unroll all. Cut off 1/2 of length. Place scent of choice inside fold. Roll back up with scent in middle. Open towel and lay flat. Place roll of batting in center of towel-the long way-end to end. Fold towel around batting. Roll tightly. Cinch both ends of towel and tie off with the cord and tassels (Neck roll will look like giant candy). Fill tub with water and place neck roll behind head. Steam will activate the scent. Relax and Enjoy! Hint: If tassels get wet, do not place in dryer - simply wring and air dry on towel rack! *Herbs and different scents are proven to be comforting and relaxing. Here are a few herbs and scents and their benefits. Lavender: Stress breaker (Relaxant) Peppermint: Headache remedy, nausea, indigestion (Stimulant) Cloves/Eucalyptus: Cold, stuffiness (Stimulant) Lemon: Cooling, uplifting (Stimulant) Jasmine: Positive effects (Relaxing) Juniper: Muscle relaxant Bay Leaf: Relaxing, soothing, female system balance

Free Crochet Pattern: Crochet Spring Ruana Lion Brand® Vanna's Glamour® Pattern #: L20086 Be the first to rate this pattern! Write a review SKILL LEVEL:  Easy SIZE: One Size About 46 x 60 in. (117 x 152.5 cm) CORRECTIONS: None Save    Discuss Email Help Print Download This beautiful and versatile wrap was exclusively for us by Kimberly McAlindin. Zoom No Images Braillers Pin It Color (A) Vanna's Glamour® Click here for larger swatch     Diamond Lapis Sapphire  Ruby Red  Copper Purple Topaz Jewel  Moonstone  Platinum Grey Stone Onyx Topaz Gold Bronze Garnet Rhinestone Pink                           To change colors, simply select color name from the drop-down above or else click the swatch you want to change and then click a color below Vanna's Glamour® Diamond Lapis Sapphire Ruby Red Copper Purple Topaz Jewel Moonstone Platinum Grey Stone Onyx Topaz Gold Bronze Garnet Rhinestone Pink *Vanna's Glamour® (Article #861). 96% Acrylic, 4% Metallic Polyester ; package size: 1.75oz/49.61 gr. (202yds/185m) pull skeins You can also buy materials separately MATERIALS To change colors, click the drop-down list or swatches above QUANTITY PRICE ALT QTY •  861-100 Vanna's Glamour: Diamond  balls $ 32.83 • Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5 (6.5 mm) $ 2.65 • Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) $ 3.59 •

Crochet Spring Ruana Lion Brand® Vanna's Glamour® GAUGE: 12 sts + 8 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in V-st Lace pattern. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles. STITCH EXPLANATION: V-st (V-stitch) Work (dc, ch 1, dc) in indicated st or sp. PATTERN STITCHES Border Pattern (worked over an odd number of sts) Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * across. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, dc in first sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc; rep from * across. Rep Rows 1 and 2 for Border pattern.  NOTES: 1. Ruanna is worked in 3 pieces; 2 long Lace Panels and 1 short Center Panel. 2. Lace Panels beg and end with rows of Border pattern. Rows between the beg and end borders are worked in V-st Lace pattern with first and last 3 sts of each row in Border pattern. The Center Panel is worked entirely in Border pattern. 3. The Panels are sewn together at side edges, with the Center Panel between the 2 Lace Panels. 4. V-st Lace pattern and Border pattern can be worked from written instructions or by following the Stitch Diagrams. 5. The wonderful thing about this Ruanna is that after the first Panel is completed, it can be worn on its own until you finish the other 2 Panels and sew them all together!  LACE PANEL (make 2)  Ch 60 loosely. Border Foundation Row (WS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 59 sc at the end of this row. Beg with Row 1, work in Border pattern for 4 rows. Beg V-st Lace Pattern Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, sc in next dc, dc in next sc, *ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st, ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st; rep from * to last 3 sts, sc in next dc, dc in next sc, sc in last dc. Note: All rows beg with a ch-1 turning ch. This creates a firm edge. Do not count the turning ch as a st. Always work the first st of a row into the very first st. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, dc in first sc, sc in next dc, dc in next sc, sc in next dc, *V-st in next sc, sc in next dc; rep from * to last 3 sts, dc in next sc, sc in next dc, dc in last sc. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, sc in next dc, dc in next sc, *ch1, sc in center ch of next V-st, ch 1, dc in next sc; rep from * to last 3 sts, sc in next dc, dc in next sc, sc in last dc. Rep Rows 2 and 3 until piece measures 58 in. (147.5 cm) from beg, end with a Row 3. Note: End with a Row 3 means that the last row you work should be a Row 3, and the next row that you are ready to work will be a Row 2. Border Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, turn, dc in first sc, sc in next dc, dc in next sc, sc in next dc, *dc in next ch-1 sp, sc in next sc, dc in next ch-1 sp, sc in next dc; rep from * to last 3 sts, dc in next sc, sc in next dc, dc in last sc. Beg with Row 1, work in Border pattern for 3 rows. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Fasten off.  CENTER PANEL Ch 20, loosely. Foundation Row (WS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 19 sc. Beg with Row 1, work in Border pattern for 61 rows. Fasten off.  FINISHING With RS facing and first row of each Panel at the top, arrange Panels in the following order: Lace Panel, Center Panel, Lace Panel, matching row ends.  Sew long edges of Center Panel to long edge of each Lace Panel, beg at foundation edge and sew to last row of Center Panel. Weave in ends.    ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s) dc = double crochet rep = repeat(s)(ing) RS = right side sc = single crochet sp(s) = space(s) st(s) = stitch(es) WS = wrong side   Learn to Crochet Instructions:  http://learnToCrochet.LionBrand.com

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Cheep Chic

These adorable chick-shape egg cozies -- a playful take on British tea cozies -- keep soft-cooked eggs piping hot.

-- Cut two simple chick shapes from yellow terry cloth.

-- Layer two pieces on top of each other (the wrong sides out).

-- Stitch the edges together, leaving the base open.

-- Turn right side out.

-- Stitch eyes with black thread and sew on a black felt beak.

The Power of Gemstones

The Power of Gemstones

Sep 13, '10 12:30 AM for everyone

I love Gemstones.. i feel good whenever i wear one.. and i can honestly say they are effective... It gives me inner glow... and not to mention, i've been wearing a magnetic hematite anklet for few years now.. it eases leg cramps and pain.

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Aventurine -You should never buy a lottery ticket without an aventurine in your left pocket. Lady Luck will be in your left pocket. This is the stone of opportunity. Aventurine is known as the stone of chance or luck.  It is said to increase perception and creative insight. It is a heart chakra stone.

This stone assists in self-discipline and developing inner strength.

It is used to aid nearsightedness. Aventurine has a stabilizing effect on the emotions. It is excellent for teenagers.

Tiger's-eye or Cat's-Eye lets you see everything. Use the cat's eye for insight and you can be a very lucky person. When used in jewelry the cat's eye may bring good luck and protection from the evil eye to the wearer.  Tiger's-eye or Cat's-Eye is a stone for the mind, not the body. This is a powerful stone and must be used carefully. Tiger's-eye has the power to focus the mind. It will cause the mind to have feeling of oneness and feel more direct in all thoughts. It makes one aware of one's own needs related to the needs of others.

Citrine is a yellow-to-golden member of the quartz mineral group. Citrine has been called the "stone of the mind". known as the lucky "Merchants Stone". If you are in any type of sales, just put a citrine in the cash drawer and watch what happens. Also used by healers to:

• increase self esteem

• protect from the negative energy from someone else's abuse

• open the mind to new thoughts

• promote clarity of thought

Citrine can help with digestion. It is beneficial to the endocrine and digestive system - cleansing, purifying and eliminating poisons that have built up. Citrine has the power to calm and soothe distressed conditions. It offers help with depression, digestive problems (including constipation and diabetes). It will give joy and love to the owner.

Rose quartz is known as the love stone. It helps the user feel a strong sense of self-worth, therefore being worth love.  It is also the stone of love in marriage. When worn in jewelry the wearer feels a sense of self-worth. Rose Quartz has a gentle vibration of love for the owner. It gives inner peace and helps in all matters pertaining to love in all its forms. Rose Quartz opens the heart to love. It also helps as a rejuvenator to the skin. It is a lovely stone for a young person.

It is said washing the face in water charged by rose quartz will help fade winkles and keep the skin young.

Coral  was believed to prevent ill fortune and offer protection from skin disease when worn as a necklace. Dreams about coral are believed to foretell recovery from a long illness. Coral is a good aid for meditation or visualization.Coral symbolizes life and blood force energy. Dark red coral is used for heating and stimulating the bloodstream. Pink shades restore harmony to the heart. It is used as an aid to depression, lethargy or deficient nutrition.

Carnelian- Want more pep in your life? Keep a carnelian with you and feel the energy flow to you. Carnelian is used for these benefits:

* gives energy

* protects from bad vibrations

* guards against poverty

* helps give a sense of humor

* calms the temper

Carnelian is an energy booster. It helps the insecure person to find strength within them so they can come into their own. It is said to increase the appetite.

If given a Turquoise by a loving friend, that stone would protect the wearer from negative energy and bring good fortune. The turquoise is the symbol of friendship. It also brings peace to the home. It

Neutralizes overacidity

Alleviates rheumatism, gout, stomach problems, viral infections. Increases growth, muscular strength

Alleviates pain, relaxes cramps

Contains anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects

Pearl

Alleviates emotional imbalances. Enhances personal integrity and smoothes the peaks and valleys of emotional expression. Strengthens the adrenals and pancreas thereby increasing the production of insulin. Relieves conditions of bloating and eases the fluctuation of insulin levels in the body. Brings truth to situations of the heart, inhibits behavior that is not conducive to the advancement spiritually and emotionally of the individual.

Jasper

Use it for:

Stability

Balance

Grounding

All jaspers help balance the emotional energy in the body.

Healing properties of Jasper

Jasper comes in many colors. All colors of Jasper will help balance the vibrations of the body. Jasper is slow to show a change to the person, but is such a basic "good" stone that one should always have it on hand.

Zoisite Wearing Zoisite can work like a mantra, gently calling you back to what you really want to be doing. Strengthens heart, energy, adrenals and reproductive Chakra. It relieves lethargy and boosts physical energy. It offers stamina to the mental processes, facilitating advancements of the wearer's goals. Stimulates the mind and powerfully amplifying both mental and psychic talents.

Hematite is used to improve relationships. If you need your personal relationship to be better, carry a hematite with you always.

Hematite is good for increasing intuition. In jewelry it is best in a ring worn on the left hand.

Hematite stimulates iron absorption in the small intestine, which in turn improves oxygen supply to the body. It can be in direct contact with the skin, but results in inflammation for some people, so test it carefully on yourself before use.

Jade is an ancient stone that has historically been used to attract love. It can be used to bring money into your life. Create a positive attitude towards money and visualize yourself using money creatively and productively while holding the stone in your power hand. When making an important business decision, use the prosperous energies of jade by holding it while contemplating your course of action. Jade strengthens your mental faculties and assists in clear reasoning.

 It is particularly helpful for kidney, heart and stomach complaints.

Amethyst Gemstone

Description: Amethyst is a member of quartz family. The gemstone calms the emotions, creates clarity of thought and assist in attaining wisdom. Amethyst helps to draw your attention beyond the mind to the realm of pure spiritual knowledge. Amethyst helps you let go of all that is old and all that holds you back so you may fully embrace your spiritual destiny.


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