Monday, March 26, 2012


yellow chick egg holder covers, blue wall

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.

Sunday, March 4, 2012

The Power of Gemstones

Blog EntrySep 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.

want one? Just let us know and we will make it for you.. designs can be customized.



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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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