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Saturday, February 4, 2017

DIY PIERCED PAPER PROJECTS

Mary Marcia
America's STORYTELLER
Telling Untold Stories in Photographs, Prose and Public Speaking

Link:
http://tellmeastory-marcia.blogspot.com/2017/02/diy-pierced-paper-projects.html

DIY PIERCED PAPER PROJECTS

1) SCRAPBOOK PAPER SACHET

2) CANDY BAR WRAP

3) WINE GLASS SHADE

4) HOMEMADE LIP GLOSS

Those lovely scented paper sachets at the stores

always find a place in my shopping basket.

They are wonderful additions to closets, drawers, and cars.

Their scent never seems to last very long,

so I decided to make my own.

I used scrapbook paper to create unique,

homemade gifts for a women's retreat,

and also for birthday gifts.

Candy Bar, Sachet and Homemade Lip Gloss Homemade Lip Gloss: Vaseline Petroleum Jelly + Food Coloring + Peppermint or Cinnamon Drops or Kool-aid Mix for Taste. Click on link below to my previous blog for instructions. Copyright 2008 Marcia Norwood

Tell Me A Story: HOMEMADE LIP BALM

Jan 27, 2014

Homemade Lip Gloss

CLICK on the link or COPY & PASTE the link in your browser:

http://tellmeastory-marcia.blogspot.com/2014/01/homemade-lip-balm.html

Sachet

A sachet (/ˈsæʃeɪ/ SA-shay; from the French sachet, meaning little bag) or packet is a small disposable bag or pouch,

Scrapbook Paper
Envelope Template (See template below or just open an envelope that you have, and trace it for your pattern.)
- Corn-on-the cob Holders (I used these to prick scrapbook paper and add designs.)
- Cutting Board (I put the cutting board under the scrapbook paper as I pierce the paper with the corn holders.)
- Scissors
- String or Ribbon (Your Choice)
- Charms or Buttons
- Dried Flowers (I used lavender from my garden.)
- Fill Sachet With: Vermiculite + Essential Oil and Potpourri (Add essential oil to vermiculite and mix with potpourri. Vermiculite acts as a fixative to hold the scent of the oil. Vermiculite is available where garden supplies are sold.)
ENVELOPE TEMPLATE

CLICK on the link or COPY & PASTE the link in your browser:

https://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=A0LEV13YJupTV1sA8zxXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTB0aDJqZXFjBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkA1ZJUDUwM18x?_adv_prop=image&fr=mcafee&va=envelope+template

WINE GLASS SHADE

CLICK on the link or COPY & PASTE the link in your browser:

http://theamericanhomemaker.blogspot.com/2011/05/wine-glass-paper-shades-how-cute-are.html

CLICK on the link or COPY & PASTE the link in your browser:

https://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&type=A111US0&p=template+for+candel+cover

CLICK on the link or COPY & PASTE the link in your browser:

https://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=A0LEV0iALOpTWmwADSFXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTB0aDJqZXFjBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkA1ZJUDUwM18x?_adv_prop=image&fr=mcafee&va=template+for+candle+cover

I found the metal candle holder for the wine glass in my supplies, but I have no idea where it came from. Sure wish I could find these! Anyone know a supplier for them? I added a beaded pin decoration to the shade. Copyright 2008 Marcia Norwood

CANDY BAR WRAP
CLICK on the link or COPY & PASTE the link in your browser:

https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video;_ylt=AwrBTzZaJ.pTMVEAH2VXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTB0aDJqZXFjBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkA1ZJUDUwM18x?p=make+candy+bar+wrap
Copyright 2008 Marcia Norwood

Copyright 2008 Marcia Norwood
More Ideas for Scented Sachets
CLICK on the link or COPY & PASTE the link in your browser:

https://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=A0LEV0F0NOpTl3QAGq5XNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTB0aDJqZXFjBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkA1ZJUDUwM18x?_adv_prop=image&fr=mcafee&va=paper+sachets

Thanks for stopping by!

Come back often, and invite a friend!

Mary Marcia
America's STORYTELLER
Telling Untold Stories in Photographs, Prose and Public Speaking

Thursday, January 12, 2017

HOMEMADE VAPORIZING BATH/SHOWER PUCKS

Mary Marcia
America's STORYTELLER
Telling Untold Stories in Photographs, Prose and Public Speaking

HOMEMADE VAPORIZING BATH/SHOWER PUCKS

Link:

http://tellmeastory-marcia.blogspot.com/2017/01/homemade-vaporizing-bathshower-pucks.html

My friend, Tammy, posted a photo and recipe on her facebook page for "DIY Vicks Shower Pucks."

I'm not sure where the recipe originated, but it looked interesting.

It's the cold season, and these vaporizing pucks should help us feel less stuffy when added to the bath or shower.

They are NOT edible!!!

I attempted to make them.

Here's what they are supposed to look like.

DIY Vicks Shower Pucks (Facebook Photo)

Gather Supplies:

Muffin Pan
Paper Cupcake Liners (10-12)
Measuring Cup
Vicks or Any Brand Vaporizing Medicated Ointment
Pan (For Stove top)
Baking Soda (1 Cup)
Cornstarch (1/2 Cup)
Water (1/3 to 1/2 Cup)
Spoon

Directions:

1. Gather Supplies.

2. Line Muffin Tin with Paper Cup Liners.

3. Add 1 Cup Baking Soda and 1/2 Cup Corn Starch into Measuring Cup. Mix together and Set Aside.

4. Add 1/3 to 1/2 Cup Water in pan on stove. (Add just enough water to melt the Vicks ointment.)

5. Add 2 - 3 Teaspoons Vicks or any brand Vaporizing Ointment to the water, and cook until the ointment melts.

(I made the mistake of sniffing the mixture, and put my nose way too close to the water as it came to a rolling boil. It definitely cleared my sinuses.)

6. Add Baking Soda and Corn Starch Mixture into water with melted ointment, and MIX into a thick paste. ONLY add a little more water if needed.

(I panicked when the paste looked too thick and added way too much water.)

7. Fill each paper-lined Muffin Cup about half-way with mixture.

(This was really messy, and I got stuff everywhere outside the paper cups: on the counter, the floor, my shirt, and my pants. A friend who attempted to make this dumped the entire mixture on his pants. He said he will just put his pants in the shower for the same vaporizing effect.)

8. Let dry OVERNIGHT.

(My mixture made 10 discs/pucks. There might have been more if I hadn't spilled so much.)

DIY Vicks Shower Pucks (Facebook Photo)

9. Remove from paper cups when discs/pucks are hard. (Mine never got as hard as the ones in the original posted photo.)

10. Store in an Airtight Container.

11. Put discs/pucks in the bottom of your bath or shower (under the running water),and let them melt away in the hot water.

12. Remember: They are NOT edible. Keep away from children or adults who eat things before they know what it is!

My homemade Vaporizing Bath/Shower Pucks don't look much like the original photo - because I added too much water.

We tried them out in the shower and the bath.

My daughter, Faith, added one to the bottom of the shower, but didn't put it under the water. It only melted a little bit.

I held a puck under the running water in my bath, and it melted easily. It gave a wonderful Eucalyptus and Menthol fragrance to the bath.

I will definitely make more of these, with the HOPE that the next batch will look better.

They are worth the mess!

I'm getting off now to take a luxurious hot bath. I'll add one Vaporizing Puck plus my Homemade Bath Salts to the water!

(Check out other homemade projects on my blog using the SEARCH box at the top right hand of the blog.)

My Recipe for Homemade Bath Salts

CLICK on the link or COPY & PASTE the link in your browser:

http://tellmeastory-marcia.blogspot.com/2013/10/homemade-bath-salts.html

Let me know when you make any of my recipes or projects.

Please share your helpful hints!

Thanks for stopping by!

Come back often, and invite a friend!

Mary Marcia
America's STORYTELLER
Telling Untold Stories in Photographs, Prose and Public Speaking

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

FOR THE BIRDS

Mary Marcia

America's STORYTELLER

Telling Untold Stories in Photographs, Prose and Public Speaking

Link: http://tellmeastory-marcia.blogspot.com/2017/01/for-birds.html

FOR THE BIRDS

DIY (Do It Yourself) PROJECT

We were in the midst of a blizzard

in 2014, in the heart of America.

Snow continued to fall throughout the day.

The weather reports predicted

eight to ten inches of snowfall by the evening.

My DIY (Do It Yourself) project

did NOT turn out exactly as expected...

but the birds don't seem to mind.

First...before the snow fell,

I filled the bird feeders in our yard

with cranberries and bird seed.

Here's a special project for the birds!

This looked like an easy project:

Cranberry Ice Globes!

"Christmas 2013" by Jo Ann & Vickie. www.gooseberrypatch.com

Gather Supplies:

Round Balloons

Birdseed

Orange Peel

Dried Cranberries

(or Other Dried Fruit)

Greenery

Funnel

Water

Freezer

Directions:

Drop the birdseed, orange peel, dried fruit and greenery into the empty balloon. (Use a funnel if necessary.)
Fill the balloon with water, and tie a knot at the top.
Place in the freezer, turning the balloon every 20 minutes until frozen.
Remove from freezer, and peel off balloon.
Set outside in cold weather for the birds.

"Christmas 2013" by Jo Ann & Vickie. www.gooseberrypatch.com

Instruction # 1...easy peasy.

Drop the birdseed, orange peel, dried fruit and

greenery into the empty balloon.

(Use a funnel if necessary.)

#2 - Fill the balloon with water, and tie a knot at the top.

This is where it all went wrong.

I filled the balloon with water,

but it didn't get any bigger -

SO -I blew in the balloon....

which caused everything inside to overflow...

inside my mouth.

Icky!

I gave up following the instructions after two more tries

resulted in two more mouthfuls of birdseed and greenery.

I must admit that I was NOT looking forward to

Instruction #3:

Place in the freezer,

turning the balloon every 20 minutes until frozen.

What's a girl to do?

My silicone muffin pans came to the rescue!

I filled the muffin pans with birdseed, cranberries and greenery,

(we didn't have any oranges), and left some greenery

(Boxwood & Arborvitae) sticking out,

and finally poured in the water.

Then: the muffin pans went in the freezer.

The frozen bird treats came out easily from the silicone pans

when I turned them upside down.

Aren't they beautiful in the frozen birdbath?

I hope my feathered friends enjoy their feast!

I put other Ice Globes/Discs around the yard.

Thanks for stopping by!

Come back often, and invite a friend!

Mary Marcia

America's STORYTELLER

Telling Untold Stories in Photographs, Prose and Public Speaking

How many days until spring?!!!

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Hand Stamped Jewelry (Do It Yourself Project)

Mary Marcia

America's STORYTELLER
Telling Untold Stories in Photographs, Prose and Public Speaking

LINK:

http://tellmeastory-marcia.blogspot.com/2016/09/hand-stamped-jewelry-do-it-yourself.html

DIY (Do It Yourself) PROJECT

HAND STAMPED JEWELRY

One of our readers requested information

on how to create hand stamped jewelry.

It's my pleasure to share with you!

Are you ready to create beautiful, personalized jewelry?

I learned to create hand stamped jewelry

by watching online videos.

The videos are a fantastic way for you to learn, too.

(Please check out the links below for online video classes.)

Beaducation has GREAT free online video classes.

http://beaducation.com/

Free Online Video Classes

I order jewelry stamping supplies from:

beaducation.com

beadaholique.com

pandahall.com

SUPPLIES

Letter Sets

CLICK on the link or COPY & PASTE the link in your browser:

http://www.beaducation.com/shop/letter-and-number-stamp-sets-c-170.html

CLICK on the link or COPY & PASTE the link in your browser:

http://www.beadaholique.com/p-47402-impressart-metal-stamping-kit-with-ballroom-boogie-3mm-lowercase-stamps-1-set.aspx

Bench Block
Household Hammer (16 ounce or heavier)
Metal Blanks

CLICK on the link or COPY & PASTE the link in your browser:

http://www.pandahall.com/ProductSearch?keyword=blank+stamping&p=Home&Bestseller3=20140812

Don't forget

to purchase storage containers

for all your jewelry supplies,

like the ones I found at Joann.com.

CLICK on the link or COPY & PASTE the link in your browser:

http://www.joann.com/storage/craft-storage/

Hole Punch for Metal

Ruler
Design Stamps

HOW TO STAMP JEWELRY BLANKS

CLICK on the link or COPY & PASTE the link in your browser:

http://beaducation.com/

Free Online Video Classes

beaducation.com

https://video.search.yahoo.com/video/play;_ylt=A2KLqIQ9hutTHFoA4937w8QF;_ylu=X3oDMTB2dm1sbHE4BHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDdmlkBHZ0aWQDVjE3MQRncG9zAzI-?p=how+to+stamp+jewelry+blanks&vid=f048b819e7be34c46dc9d3a05530d5d2&l=7%3A18&turl=http%3A%2F%2Fts3.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DVN.608010736200844918%26pid%3D15.1&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DpQ7etisColE&tit=Stamping+on+Metal+Part+1&c=1&sigr=11aethmj4&sigt=10olep35r&age=173456424037&&tt=b

CLICK on the link or COPY & PASTE the link in your browser:

https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video;_ylt=A0LEVygshutTOUUAxv9XNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTB0aDJqZXFjBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkA1ZJUDUwM18x?p=how+to+stamp+jewelry+blanks

Here are links to my other DIY (Do It Yourself) projects for homemade gifts from my blog...

Have FUN!

Tell Me A Story: HOMEMADE GIFT PROJECTS

Oct 15, 2013

on how to create. HOMEMADE GIFTS: bath salts, cologne/perfume, fragrant soaps, scented clothespins, gift tins, square pumpkins, potpourri, lockets

with solid perfume, and body lotion. CLICK on each photo to ENLARGE.

http://tellmeastory-marcia.blogspot.com/

Tell Me A Story: 2013 JOURNEY TO CHRISTMAS ...

Dec 02, 2013

Wash under COLD water. (Hot water will loosen glue inside the brush.) Add a little bit of dishwashing

liquid soap to the palm of your hand and gently clean the brush with soap and water. Never leave a good brush in the water ...

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Tell Me A Story: WRINKLES

Sep 19, 2013

Marcia Norwood. America's STORYTELLER. Telling Untold Stories in Photographs, Prose and Public Speaking. Look for more of my recipes for homemade soap, bath salts, lip gloss, and perfume in upcoming blogs.

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Tell Me A Story: Gifts From The Garden

Sep 23, 2013

Gifts From The Garden. Marcia Norwood America's STORYTELLER Telling Untold Stories in Photographs, Prose and Public Speaking Today: My Recipe for Homemade Soap! Click on each photograph to see an enlargement ...

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Tell Me A Story: MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH LOCKETS and MY ...

Feb 26, 2012

One of my favorite locket pendants had a solid perfume/sachet inside. It was so easy to refresh my perfume throughout the day. I simply opened the locket, gently rubbed my fingers over the solid sachet, and then rubbed it onto ...

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Tell Me A Story: MY LOCKET

Sep 09, 2013

I treasure my old locket that was once filled with solid perfume. I was thrilled to discover a recipe and refill it. It turned out so well that I purchased round, heart-shaped and cameo lockets. and filled them with solid perfume.

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Tell Me A Story: EAU DE COLOGNE

Oct 03, 2013

Synonyms: cologne water; cologne. Hypernyms. ("eau de cologne" is a kind of...): essence; perfume (a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor). I experimented with essential oils and Vodka to create my own cologne for ...

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Tell Me A Story: P E R F U M E

Aug 29, 2013

P E R F U M E. Marcia Norwood America's STORYTELLER Telling Untold Stories in Photographs, Prose and Public Speaking What's your favorite perfume? My Granny Lucille loved White Shoulders. product image.

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Tell Me A Story: HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS

Nov 05, 2013

... things we painted from wood, or Louise's husband would cut out the wood for us. Here is a Santa that I painted at one of our parties. As I've already mentioned, I use acrylic paints that can be cleaned up with soap and water.

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2013 JOURNEY TO CHRISTMAS: GLORY TO GOD

Dec 12, 2013

I scrubbed them with soap, and wrote my spelling words in the lather on the cows. I asked Santa to give me a baby cow that year (1922). I saw my brother write a letter to Santa on formal paper. He dipped the fountain pen in ...

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Tell Me A Story: P O T P O U R R I

Sep 17, 2013

We'll talk about how to make homemade SOAPS, in upcoming blog! Homemade Soap. Copyright 2012 Marcia Norwood. Homemade Soap. Copyright 2012 Marcia Norwood. Thanks for stopping by! Come again, and bring a ...

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Tell Me A Story: HANDMADE HEART PENDANTS

Jan 28, 2014

HANDMADE HEART PENDANTS. Marcia Norwood America's STORYTELLER Telling Untold Stories in Photographs, Prose and Public Speaking BLOGGER UPDATE Follow By Email I followed the instructions from Feed ...

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Tell Me A Story: HOMEMADE GIFT PROJECTS

Oct 15, 2013

HOMEMADE GIFT PROJECTS. Marcia Norwood. America's STORYTELLER. Telling Untold Stories in Photographs, Prose and Public Speaking. I experiment making new crafts throughout the year,. and fill a cabinet with ...

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Tell Me A Story: DIY PROJECT: HANDMADE TEAPOT ...

Aug 02, 2014

DIY PROJECT: HANDMADE TEAPOT NECKLACE. Marcia Norwood America's STORYTELLER Telling Untold Stories in Photographs, Prose and Public Speaking. http://tellmeastory-marcia.blogspot.com/. DIY PROJECT.

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Tell Me A Story: EASTER BASKETS

Apr 16, 2014

EASTER BASKETS. Marcia Norwood America's STORYTELLER Telling Untold Stories in Photographs, Prose and Public Speaking. http://tellmeastory-marcia.blogspot.com/. DIY EASTER BASKETS. (Do It Yourself) ...

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Tell Me A Story: PROJECT: FOR THE BIRDS

Feb 04, 2014

Choose Category: DIY. Click two boxes: 21 years or older & Agree to Contest Rules. Click: SUBMIT. February 19 - March 5: Go to: BHG.com/BloggerAwards to vote this year's reader choice best bloggers. March 7, 2014: ...

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Thanks for stopping by!

Come back often, and invite a friend!

Mary Marcia

America's STORYTELLER

Telling Untold Stories in Photographs, Prose and Public Speaking

Tell Me A Story

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Saturday, February 4, 2017

DIY PIERCED PAPER PROJECTS

Thursday, January 12, 2017

HOMEMADE VAPORIZING BATH/SHOWER PUCKS

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

FOR THE BIRDS

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Hand Stamped Jewelry (Do It Yourself Project)

AMERICA'S STORYTELLER, Marcia Norwood