Hurricane Crafty Madness
This is the weekend that I don't necessarily dread, but don't like what I have to do at the same time. This is the weekend that i have to update my hurricane survival kit. You see, that goober Ike hit my house/neighborhood/city directly and I know first hand what's it's like to have some of what we take for granted eliminated from daily life. You know, like drinking water, electricity, gas, food - the stuff that makes us stay alive.
So I'm going to get a big gas can for the new generator I bought a few months ago, and a window A/C unit (because nothing makes a dude grumpier than to finish a day of hauling hurricane debris and not be able to sleep because it's HOT and humid inside the house), a case or so of food that doesn't need cooking (tuna, beans, etc), and of course drinking water. There is a ton of good information here at the National Hurricane Center's website.
I do believe, but don't quote me on this, that I have enough yarn to get me through. I'm just saying is all.
Also for this weekend here are some links to craftiness around the Internet machine!
About Family Crafts
Read through Sherri's tie-dye tutorial and you will discover how easy it is to create your own colorful, tie-dyed t-shirts and more.
Read through Sherri's tie-dye tutorial and you will discover how easy it is to create your own colorful, tie-dyed t-shirts and more.
Aileen's Musings
Watch Aileen's newest video and see how she transforms a boring canvas bag into a snazzy colorful tote!
Watch Aileen's newest video and see how she transforms a boring canvas bag into a snazzy colorful tote!
Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmi uses the sweetest bird embellishments to make a card set.
Carmi uses the sweetest bird embellishments to make a card set.
Craftside-A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world
Craftside's got a chance to win a copy of Jennifer Worick's Simple Gifts and how-to's on making a silhouette, a homemade flea collar for your dog, stringing rings onto a ribbon necklace and a fun video interview with Drew Brophy the author of How to Draw with Drew Brophy
Craftside's got a chance to win a copy of Jennifer Worick's Simple Gifts and how-to's on making a silhouette, a homemade flea collar for your dog, stringing rings onto a ribbon necklace and a fun video interview with Drew Brophy the author of How to Draw with Drew Brophy
Crafty Princess Diaries
Tammy is hitting the school books again but takes a moment to review her summer crafting and other accomplishments.
Tammy is hitting the school books again but takes a moment to review her summer crafting and other accomplishments.
Margot Potter The Impatient Crafter
Have you ever felt like the 'red headed step child?'
Have you ever felt like the 'red headed step child?'
Mixed Media Artist
Cyndi has gathered up all her favorite collage and quilt techniques to share.
Cyndi has gathered up all her favorite collage and quilt techniques to share.
Stefanie Girard's Sweater Surgery
Green Ring and wire earrings inspired by the book 101 Wire Earrings by Denise Peck
Green Ring and wire earrings inspired by the book 101 Wire Earrings by Denise Peck
The Artful Crafter
How to make a wooden country critter wall plaque.
How to make a wooden country critter wall plaque.
My hurricane kit involves the following (in order of importance): yarn, adult beverages (how else can you play "hunker down"?), CREAMY peanut butter, bread, water.
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Don't forget about the cats. Make sure you have canned/wet food for them as well as any prescription drugs they may need. Collars, harness and leashes too.
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I'm glad your preparing but I really hope you never get a chance to use it. My hubby runs a 911 center and you would be surprised how many people never put togetehr and emergency survival kit..It always makes me shake my head.
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