Yes, these are rocks

I took Koren's good advice and did not 'over think' the project this week and success was mine. I found a great recipe online (which I modified a bit) for rocks. Now, you have to use your imagination a bit as these are cooked rocks. Yes, you read that correctly. And try to ignore the fact that the recipe is very close to the play dough recipe for kids I almost wore out about 20 years ago:

Things You'll Need:
¾ cup plain flour
¾ cup salt
1/2 tsp. essential oil
2/3 cup boiling water
Food coloring of your choice
Bowl

Step 1
In your bowl, mix the flour and salt thoroughly with a sifting spoon.
Step 2
Add your essential oil(s) and the boiling water to the dry mixture. Mix well.
Step 3
Add food coloring of choice a drop at a time until you have the desired color achieved. The color may lighten a bit after drying.
Step 4
Form into balls or "rocks" and allow to sit out and dry. Once dry, place the scented rocks into dishes or vases, or wherever you want to use them. Enjoy the appearance and scent of your new scented rock potpourri.

I used blue + red food coloring to make mauve (sorry they look grey here but then again that is more rock like) and lavender essential oil. Used disposable gloves getting the soft moist dough into the rock stage. Going to put them in my closets.

Uncle

Okay, you win Koren, I pass. I went as far as obtaining some yellow paper and downloading oragami instructions but....as Kaleb said "didn't look like it worked out". All I have are some offerings for the recycle pin. The Green Party would not be pleased with me. And I do like the towels. So... the theme for next week will be:

rock

as in rock, paper, scissors not rock n roll.

Buenos Dias

I have been feeling pretty ansty today so finding the paitence to complete this project has been the challenge. I am going to post the 1st picture now but I plan on working on this a little further this evening. I was afraid I'd run out of the energy to post so I took a picture of my progress. I was at Wal Mart the other day and saw 6 handtowels for $6. The yellow first caught my eye but the price certainly sold me. This is the first time I have done free hand embroidery and I think it went alright... the letters don't look quite right... the o looks like an a but I think I can fix it. I plan on adding some viney type things with flowers. I have some ideas for the other 5 but I have not settled on any of 'em yet. I could use some cross stitch type patterns... maybe make a Super Mario one for one of my Nintendo loving sisters. I know Gina is redoing her bathroom right now, I'll have to think of one for her too. Anywho; here's the W.I.P.
Any ideas for some good sayings for them? Can't wait to see what Mom picks for next week.