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A Few
Things - A Wonderful Gift
by Arleen M. Kaptur
Painters
have graced the world's cathedrals and great
historic buildings with their talent with paints
and brushes. Musicians bring their melodious notes
to thrill our sense of hearing and stir us
emotionally. Art in whatever form you find
interesting is meant to bring new visions, broaden
our horizons, and let beauty into our lives. So,
too, with any type of needlework or craft
projects.
Whether
you crochet, embroider, quilt or sew - you are
bringing the timeless art of needle and thread into
today's world. Time has never dissipated the wonder
of what can be created with a few supplies,
patience, and a lot of imagination and creativity.
Craft projects follow suit and our homes, our
holidays, and our everyday lives would be missing a
wonderful personal touch if these "projects" where
never completed and especially shared with family
and friends.
Whether
you use the medium of needle and thread, felt,
ceramics, clay, or whatever you desire, you embark
on the wonderful world of creativity. It is truly a
God-given blessing to bring these few tools and
transform them into articles to be used in your
home, as gifts, or passed on for generations as
heirloom treasures. Many times our lack of
experience makes us believe that no one will ever
treasure or even hang on to what we make - not so.
A hand-knitted sweater will always be a bit softer
and warmer, a hand-made quilt so much more
comforting, and those Holiday decorations will
always be lovingly displayed for now and far into
the future. Any artist is never truly satisfied
with their end-products, even though they are true
masterpieces. It's just a human trait - to expect
more from ourselves, even while others marvel at
what we have accomplished.
If
there are ideas in your mind, or projects
half-started but never completed, get out those
supplies and let the generosity in your heart lead
the way so that our way of life and this world is
not "missing" these wonderful accents that bring so
much joy, comfort, and happiness into our own lives
and those of others. Whether you are a beginner or
an expert in your field, give it all your care and
love, and somewhere in time-future, your quilt,
sweater, ceramic figurine, or felt banner, will
bring smiles, and enduring tokens of what a person
is capable of bringing about fromjust a few simple
"things." Let the sunshine of whatever it is you
make shine right along with the heavenly bodies for
future generations, and bask in the warmth they
will bring you today.
ENJOY!
©Arleen M. Kaptur 2003 January
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Giant
Chocolate Kiss - Microwave
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1 lb Powdered
sugar
1/2 c Cocoa
1/2 c Butter
1/4 c
Milk
1 ts
Vanilla
1/2 c Chopped
walnuts (optional)
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Combine sugar, cocoa,
butter, and milk in a 2 qt. casserole.
Microwave on HIGH 2 minutes. Add vanilla
and walnuts. Stir; pour into a generously
buttered large funnel (rubber band a piece
of foil over spout of funnel) making sure
you fill the spout end. Place funnel in a
tumbler and set in freezer or refrigerator
until set.
When set carefully unfold and wrap with
foil creating a big "KISS".
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Stone
Creek Crossing
