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Christmas Ornament Recipe

Posted by GrandmaRosie
9:32 PM, Tue 2 Dec 2008 .. Posted in FRUGAL LIVING .. 0 comments .. Link

Christmas Ornament Recipe
tasteofhome.com

cookie cutters.
1 C corn starch
2 C baking soda (1-lb pkg)
1-1/2 C water

In medium saucepan stir together corn starch and baking soda. Add water all at once and stir until smooth. Add coloring if desired. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches the consistency of slightly dry mashed potatoes. (mixture will come to a boil, then start to thicken first in lumps and then in a thick mass: it should hold it's shape.) Turn out onto a plate and cover with a damp cloth: cool.

When cool enough to handle, knead thoroughly on corn starch dusted surface until smooth and pliable. If not to be used immediately, store completely cooled clay in tightly closed plastic bag or container with tight fitting cover: clay may be kept in a cool place up to two weeks. Knead stored clay thoroughly before using.

One half recipe of clay is enough for about 20 small ornaments. With rolling pin roll out clay to about 1/4 thickness: cut with cutters. With wooden pick or end of straw make a small hole near top edge of ornament: Set shapes aside to dry, turning occasionally. When dry, glue on decorations or paint: add ribbon or string for necklace or package hang tags.

For napkin rings do not make a hole. Roll a small amount of dough into rope. Form into circle and press ends together. Dampen clay at seam before pressing together. Dry around a wax paper covered cardboard tube. (toilet paper roll) Be sure to dry rings thoroughly, when dry glue on desired shapes.

Christmas Magnets - Press dough into clean, dry molds. Tap out & let dry. Paint w/acrylic paint. Attach magnet w/glue.

TODAY'S VERSE from HEARTLIGHT -- This is great

Posted by GrandmaRosie
9:25 PM, Tue 2 Dec 2008 .. Posted in THE WORD .. 0 comments .. Link

TODAY'S VERSE from HEARTLIGHT   --   http://www.heartlight.org/
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                                                     December 2, 2008

VERSE:
   And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the
renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and
acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
    -- Romans 12:2
       http://www.SearchGodsWord.org/desk/?query=Romans+12:2&translation=kjv

THOUGHT:
   Sooner or later we all have to make a decision: Will I be a
nonconformist? Will I refuse to be squeezed into the mold of the
world? (J.B. Phillips terminology.) Will I be part of a Christian
counter-culture? (John R.W. Stott terminology.) Will I be God's own
person, an alien and an exile in the world, put here to have a
redemptive influence? (The apostle Peter's terminology.) Jesus
simply calls us his disciples. Bottom line: until we are really
ready to cross the line and live totally for the Lord, we're not
going to be able to fully recognize God's will for us. There are no
arm-chair quarterback Christians. There are no sideline disciples.
There are no back-seat driver Christians. We either chose the
Lordship of Jesus, or else we reject it. So what's your decision?

PRAYER:
   Holy God, I believe that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior. I
believe that he came to earth as a human, lived an exemplary life
of grace and power, and died for my sins so I could live for you,
and with you, forever. Please forgive me, O God, for the times that
I have hedged on my commitment to you and flirted with the
darkness. I want to live for you with passion, joy, and
fulfillment. I want to be transformed to be like Christ. In his
name, Jesus the Lord, I pray. Amen.

http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/todaysverse.cgi?day=20081202&ver=kjv