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Resurrection Cookies
I found a neat idea over at BeingFrugal.net. It’s called Resurrection Cookies. A hands-on activity of the story of the resurrection that I think will stick with the little ones. I’m posting the recipe directly from Being Frugal.net. Resurrection Cookies 1 cup whole pecans (we use walnuts) 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 3 egg whites pinch salt 1 cup sugar Plastic Ziploc Baggie Wooden spoon Rolling pin Tape Bible Preheat oven to 300 degrees. (Do this before doing anything else.) Place nuts in baggie and beat them with a wooden spoon to break into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested, He was beaten by the Roman soldiers. Read…
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Blunder Decorating
A great decorator I’m not. My latest blunder was made after I saw a picture in Martha Stewart’s Living magazine of lightly colored eggs sitting on raffia to announce the arrival of Spring. Then there was all those gals over at Southern Hospitality blog who had so many creative ideas for Spring. They were all so inspiring I got to thinking I could do it too. I was so excited to do something a little different. First, I boiled my eggs. Then I dyed them. Now, how much green to put in the water/vinegar mix? I decided to squeeze quite a few drops. I dipped the eggs in, one at…
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An Esther Drama & German Lovebirds
The children’s Sunday School teacher had the inspiration to do a play about Esther several years ago. Her dream finally came to fruition Saturday when the play was finally performed. She and all the children did an outstanding job. From looking at Wesley’s face, I would say they enjoyed it. King Ahasuerus servant has just been told by Queen Vashti to tell the King to "Go jump in the lake." After the King rids himself of Vashti he looks for another lady fit to be Queen. This maiden has perfumed herself so much the smell fills the room causing the King some discomfort. Justus was the royal fanner. The King has just commanded…
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A Mosaic Tutorial
To make a mosaic stepping stone you will need the following supplies: stepping stone tile (you can use flat stones as well) hammer chalk Thinset notched trowel (to apply Thinset) grout rubber float (to apply grout) sponge We had the Thinset, grout and other tools already so this helped on the expense. Maybe you could borrow some of the tools from a neighbor or other acquaintance. Okay, here we go. Step 1: Using the chalk draw your picture on the stepping stone. TIP – Use simple uncomplicated designs. Careful there, Cowboy. You don’t want to mess with the artist. Step 2: Break the tile up with the…
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Trying Our Hand At Mosaic Art
Mosaics have been found as early as 3rd century BC in Greece. In these times they were used to decorate floors. It wasn’t until the 4th century AD that this changed when Christians began to use mosaics to decorate the walls of their churches instead. Here are a few mosaics found from the 4th century. This one was found in an ancient Roman villa and is only a partial view. The detail is amazing. Pictures were found at Wikimedia and Classical Mosaics. If you want to see more just visit those links. Mosaics were quite the art form. So, since we’re studying the Middle Ages and we were in the 4th century we decided to try…
