DECK THE HOLIDAY'S

   This diy was found at www.creaturecomfortsblog.com .  This would make a very special gift for that very special someone. I’ve had an overwhelming response to this project and everyone wants a tutorial, so here you go. First off, gather your supplies:       - book for dismembering, paperbacks are great - template (I made half an apple out of a thick piece of chipboard) - exacto knife with a very sharp blade - clips - glue stick - snot dots - ink or paint for coloring and something to apply it with - decoration or embellishments           Step 1 My paperback book was too thick so I split it in half using my blade. Try and make a clean break or you will end up sacrificing some pages. Remove the cover.           Step 2 Lay the template down on the book and cut the pages around the template. Be careful not to cut in to the template and try to cut only a few pages down at a time to start. Try and make one smooth cut if you want to avoid rough edges. I per

   This recipe comes from www.kingarthurflour.com  .  Who doesn't love fresh, hot pretzels????.....Anyone?.....Anyone?    Make some of these and you'll have your family eating out of your hand!  (only if you want them to!) Pretzels are available crisp and hard from your grocery or, if you're lucky and in the right place, soft and chewy from street vendors. Our recipe is for the soft, chewy kind. The melted butter brushed over the crust is a bonus street vendors don't offer! Hands-on time: 20 mins. to 30 mins. Baking time: 8 mins. to 9 mins. Total time: Overnight, 1 hrs 10 mins. to 1 hrs 21 mins. Yield: 8 large pretzels Dough 2 1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast 7/8 to 1 cup warm water* *Use the greater amount in the winter, the lesser amount in the summer, and somewhere in between in the spring and fall. Your goal is a soft dough. Topping 1 cup boiling wat

The National Eisteddfod of Wales is one of the great festivals of the world, attracting over 160,000 visitors every year. An eclectic mixture of culture, music, visual arts and all kinds of activities for people of all ages, there’s something for everyone on the Maes during the first week of August every year. The Eisteddfod is a travelling festival which belongs to the people of Wales – wherever they live, and this is an integral part of its appeal. The festival visits areas in north and south Wales alternately, and hosting the National Eisteddfod is a great boost for any area. It’s an ideal opportunity to promote and encourage people to use and learn Welsh locally, to take part in cultural activities in their area, and it’s also a great opportunity to promote the region as a tourist destination. The economic effect on the area is huge, with the Eisteddfod contributing between £6-8 million to the local economy during the week. The Eisteddfod is the home of literature, music