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Inspired at Home Radio – November 22, 2009

GRASONVILLE, MD – Monday morning – Just in case you missed last night’s Inspired at Home Radio show here are the podcast links (or click here for the print transcript of the show):

Craft Concierge Maria Nerius – Talking Turkey – Listen >>

Brenda Pinnick Color U – Oh So Blue! – Listen >>

Creativity Sisters – Project Picks of the Week - Listen >>

Heidi Boyd – CraftCycle – Listen >>

Mike Assile – Beacon Adhesives – Listen >>

Candace Liccione – Herban Living – Myrrh – Listen >>

Creativity Sisters – Final Few Picks of the Week – Listen >>

Listen to the entire podcast episode (including creative roundtable discussion) – Listen >>

Enjoy!

Frankincense – Herbal and Medicinal

Frankincense is an herb of legend, an herb rich in religious history and a wonderful herb used in incense blends. Frankincense is an aromatic resin obtained from the Bosweillia tree. Frankincense is tapped from this tree through scraping the bark so the resin seeps out and hardens into what is called “frankincense tears”. These trees grow in some of the toughest environments and are considered to be more medicinal the harsher the growing conditions. Frankincense has a woodsy, spicy and fruity scent. It elevates the spirit and soul and is relaxing for nervous tension.

Frankincense, the herb, is seldom used internally but is used in aromatherapy and incense blends. Frankincense is anti-inflammatory, anti-septic, anti-depressant, stimulates new cell growth, helps prevent wrinkles, is used on stretch marks and helps counteract aging — also heals wounds, is an expectorant, treats coughs and colds and is a gastric tonic.

Frankincense has an essential oil that is considered non-toxic and non-irritant and used externally only. The essential oil is also very antiseptic, in a diffuser helps to reduce anxiety and tension by slowing and deepening breathing, assists in easing worry, agitation and is very refreshing. So the next time you need a relaxing and spirit raising moment, try putting some frankincense into a diffuser and let your tension drift away.  >>Candace

Frankincense Stretch Mark Remedy

Place 2 drops each of frankincense essential oil, lavender essential oil and neroli essential oil into an unscented lotion or carrier oil such as olive or almond oil. Rub gently into areas with stretch marks.

Inspired at Home Radio – November 15, 2009

GRASONVILLE, MD – Monday morning – Just in case you missed last night’s Inspired at Home Radio show here are the podcast links (or click here for the print transcript of the show):

Craft Concierge Maria Nerius – How do I craft with flat marbles and clear pebbles? – Listen >>

Inspired at Home LIVE on Facebook Events - What are these new LIVE events all about? – Listen >>

Creativity Sisters – Project Picks of the Week - Listen >>

Marisa Pawelko – Modern Surrealist, LLC – Listen >>

Candace Liccione – Herban Living – Frankincense – Listen >>

Creativity Sisters – Final Few Picks of the Week – Listen >>

Listen to the entire podcast episode (including creative roundtable discussion) – Listen >>

Enjoy!

Inspired at Home LIVE on Facebook!

You’re invited! Two great LIVE-on-Facebook events next week!

Inspired at Home LIVE – Spotlight on Creativity hosted by Tiffany Windsor

Monday Morning November 16, 2009 – 10 am Eastern (9 am Central, 8 am Mountain, 7 am Pacific)

Live interviews. Live demos. Live Q&A.

Join Tiffany and her guests:

Maria Nerius/Arnold Grummer Papermaking
Ana Araujo/When Creativity Knocks
Heidi Borchers/Aleene’s Vintage Crafting
Fran Valera/Little Windows Brilliant Photo Jewelry
Alyson Dias/iLovetoCreate
Nancy Jacobs/BasketMasterWeavings
Brenda Pinnick/Brenda Pinnick Color U

Learn how you can join this event! – GO>>

Inspired at Home LIVE – Pajama Party – Share Your Creativity

Wednesday Night – November 18, 2009
10 pm Eastern (9 pm Central, 8 pm Mountain, 7 pm Pacific)

Share your creativity! Projects in process, recently finished, just pulled from the basement, for sale on-line. We want to see your creativity! This is your opportunity to share your creative projects with other creative people. Just update your blog with the project that you want to share and then when you join Pajama Party Wednesdays, you can post your blog link in the chatroom and then come on-air LIVE via your webcam and talk about your project while everyone else sees it on your blog page! Learn how you can join this event! – GO>>

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Honey – Much more than just a sweetener!

GRASONVILLE, MD – Thursday morning – Much more than just a sweetener, honey is produced by honey bees and is derived from the nectar of flowers. Honey is a mixture of sugars and other compounds – mainly fructose and glucose. Honey has been used medicinally for at least 2,700 years. Honey is very antiseptic and antibacterial. Honey treats a variety of ailments and is healing to the skin, great for wound healing, inhibits growth of fungi and bacteria, aids digestion, is calming, dissolves mucus, is high in potassium, soothes raw tissues and helps the body retain calcium. Honey also helps balance acid accumulations in the body, and is nourishing with Vitamins B12, B6, iron, manganese and amino acids. Honey is great for your skin. You won’t believe how great your skin feels if you gently rub honey onto your face and then rinse it off. Amazing for the skin. Honey is good in a gargle to soothe a sore throat. Honey and lemon juice is good for coughs and good in some arthritic conditions. You can also smear honey on ringworm or athletes foot 2 – 3 times a day to heal. Honey is so much more than just sweet! Add a bottle of honey to your herbal pantry and use it for its wonderful medicinal qualities or on biscuits – like we do at our house!  >>Candace

Honey and Vinegar Tonic

1 teaspoon organic honey
1 teaspoon organic apple cider vinegar
a bit of water

This mixture is a tonic for the whole body. Use daily and take it consistently for best results.

Inspired at Home Radio – November 8, 2009

GRASONVILLE, MD – Monday afternoon – Just in case you missed last night’s Inspired at Home Radio show here are the podcast links (or click here for the print transcript of the show):

Craft Concierge Maria Nerius – What is Dry Embossing?– Listen >>

Brenda Pinnick Color U – Seeing Red! – Listen >>

Creativity Sisters – Project Picks of the Week - Listen >>

Tanya Fox – CardMaker Magazine – Listen >>

Jennifer Perkins – Naughty Secretary Club – Listen >>

Candace Liccione – Herban Living – Honey – Listen >>

Katheryn Bieber – Embracing Your Creative Spirit – Charting Your Creative Course – Listen >>

Creativity Sisters – Final Few Picks of the Week – Listen >>

Listen to the entire podcast episode (including creative roundtable discussion) – Listen >>

Enjoy!

Chamomile – just relax!

GRASONVILLE, MD - Thursday morning – Chamomile. The word just speaks “relaxing”. A cup of chamomile tea is SO relaxing, eases pain and indigestion and aids sleep. Remember that Peter Rabbit’s mother gave him chamomile tea to ease his stomach ache. There are two different chamomiles – one is Roman chamomile and the other is German chamomile. They are totally different plants but they have similar uses. German chamomile is considered to be the “real” chamomile and is considered to be stronger medicinally. German chamomile is an annual plant and harder to grow. Roman chamomile is a perennial plant and easy to grow. As I mentioned, chamomile tea is just so soothing, relaxing and is also good for stomach aches, for insomnia and cramps – is also great in herbal bath recipes and for the skin and hair. Chamomile is a cousin to ragweed so if you have ragweed allergies, you might be allergic to chamomile. Both chamomiles have essential oils. German chamomile essential oil aids tranquility, is very relaxing, helps in skin conditions, is a tonic, is pain relieving, anti bacterial and helps relieve deep emotional baggage. Roman Chamomile essential oil relieves PMS symptoms, eases depression, helps overcome insomnia, nervousness, irritability, helps you be emotionally stable and find inner peace.  Chamomile is so good for the daily stresses in life. Sit down today and treat yourself to a cup of chamomile tea! >>Candace

Candida Yeast Infection Bath (for vaginal yeast infections)

Place a small amount of warm water into bathtub (enough to sit in). Add 1 drop of German chamomile oil and 2 drops of tea tree oil per gallon of water. Mix oil into water well and soak. Very helpful for itching and inflammation.

Inspired at Home Radio – November 1, 2009

GRASONVILLE, MD – Monday afternoon – Just in case you missed last night’s Inspired at Home Radio show here are the podcast links (or click here for the print transcript of the show):

Craft Concierge Maria Nerius – Milestones Marked with Creativity– Listen >>

Jennifer Blevins Trends – Retro – Listen >>

Creativity Sisters – Project Picks of the Week - Listen >>

Sarah Fishburn – In this House/In this Garden/Pasticcio Quarz ArtZine – Listen >>

Andre Cox – How to pick the right craft inks and stamps – Listen >>

Candace Liccione – Herban Living – Chamomile – Listen >>

Katheryn Bieber –Embracing Your Creative Spirit – Yes I Will – Listen >>

Creativity Sisters – Final Few Picks of the Week – Listen >>

Listen to the entire podcast episode (including creative roundtable discussion) – Listen >>

Enjoy!

Tie Dye Frame

GRASONVILLE, MD – Sunday night - I love the look of tie dye but you mainly think of it for fabric!  I had the chance a few days ago to check out the new Tulip Fabric Dye ebook at FaveCrafts.com so when I opened my Tulip Dye Techniques Kit I wondered what I would create!

This kit has three fabulous dye colors – lime, fuchsia & turquoise – but I was feeling in more of a pastel mood. So, I mixed the dyes according to the package instructions and then grabbed some small empty spray bottles and diluted the colors.

The first thing I grabbed to “dye” were some of the plaster pieces that I had on my design table. I know, I know, why would I try to tie dye plaster? Well, it was the first thing I could put my hands on (and I plan to play with this technique more in the future). I had made a plaster shape from the plastic packaging that held acrylic paint pots so it made for a fun and unique shape.  The dyes worked great – I got a nice pastel colored finish.

But, it wasn’t until I grabbed my paper towels to wipe up the overspray that my creative idea started to rock and roll!  I LOVED the effect of the tie dye on the paper towels so I grabbed more and started spraying them. You can scrunch and fold and twist and turn them – the same way that you would fabric.  Then I wondered what to do with them!

Aha! Decoupage! That was it! I would decoupage my paper towels on a frame for my “INSPIRE” plaque!

I didn’t even let my paper towels dry completely before I decoupaged them. I knew the color was set and they were just slightly damp and I figured they would get wet with the decoupage anyhow. . .  so I just cut them to size for the frame and applied a coat of decoupage medium to the frame and placed the paper towel pieces into the glue (I used both layers of the paper towels and by the way, I didn’t even base coat the plain wood frame. If you want your tie dye look to be even brighter, you would want to base coat the wood frame with white acrylic and let it dry completely before decoupaging.)

With a soft brush stroke, I then applied a coat of decoupage over the napkin until the entire frame was tie dyed! I overstamped my dyed plaster piece with the letters I-N-S-P-I-R-E and stars and painted the inset black.

So, there you have it! My tie dyed frame. >>Tiffany

Be sure to check out all the Fabric Dye ideas in Tulip’s cool ebook which features 28 free fabric dye craft projects organized by 18 different dye techniques, with step-by-step photo instructions. Not only does the eBook include a great variety of stylish clothing craft projects for all ages, but you will also find home decorating projects, accessories and holiday projects too! Click here!

Clay – Who knew?

Clay. A long time ago I was told that a mixture of red clay and cold witch hazel extract was a great treatment for poison ivy rash. I tried it and it really works. The clay draws the toxins up to the surface of the skin and really helps heal poison ivy. I know that clay is really important in herbal cosmetic blends but until recently I really didn’t know why. There are many types of clay used – red clay, white clay, green clay, bentonite clay and kaolin clay just to name a few. Clay is used because it reduces swelling and inflammation, draws out impurities, exfoliates, stimulates circulation, cleanses and does not draw the oils from the skin. Clay actually raises the temperature of the skin releasing toxins.  Wow, so much from something so simple! Clay is made from hundreds of years of decay and compression of debris and rainwater in different regions. Clay is very high in minerals. In many parts of the world clay is eaten and is supposedly very good for what ails you. P.S. Did you know that kaolin clay is an ingredient in Kaopectate, Rolaids, Di gel, Mylanta and Maalox. Who knew? Here’s to your wellness! >>Candace