Symphonic Saturday, 012613: What the Force?

Happy Saturday!! =)

Welcome back to Symphonic Saturday!

Okay, so, please excuse me while I geek out for a bit...

Whatever your stance on the Universe that is beyond the 'Stars'...  Whether you are a Trekkie, or you stand by The Force~ there is no denying that recent events have got several generations (especially mine, having grown up through the original Star Wars Trilogy) buzzing!

It is also undeniable that, as someone who leans to toward the Galactic Republic side of The Force (though admittedly, I have enjoyed a fair share of boldly Trekking through the Stars, too), I am barely digesting the news that my beloved Disney and the reverent Star Wars Universe have "joined Forces," let alone been able to wrap my head around the fact that the Paramount Studio's director of the last two Star Trek franchise movies is now taking over the Star Wars franchise!!  ...Rodney King would be so proud...Aaaah!!!.... [breath]...

In honor of all that craziness, I am devoting this Symphonic Saturday to some of the sassier sides of the Star Wars Universe...  Enjoy!  This is all GOOD STUFF!! ;oD

"Cello Wars", by The Piano Guys

Angry Birds Star Wars Cinematic Trailer

"Call Me Maybe," Star Wars Parody

The Fastest and Funniest LEGO Star Wars Story Ever Told

"The Star Wars I Used to Know"

And, just for some more giggles...

Dance Off with the Star Wars Stars, 2008

For the VW crowd ...

The Force: Volkswagen Commercial

And of course, you can't have one without the other...

The Dog Strikes Back

OH, okay, just ONE more... [heheheh]

WoOoW!... That's A LOT of Star Warsin' The Force!! ;oP 

OkAy, Geek-out moment over [for now]... ;)

Until next time...

May your imagination light your way,

And May The Force be with us All,

~xo~StacyLynn a.k.a. AllAmrcnWldFlwr [Flower]

Red Friday, 012513: An Unresolved Issue

Welcome to our first "Red Friday" post! =)

 

Friday's here at Beholden To None are a day of tribute to our nation's military members serving, or have served, around the world, as well as keeping showing off my patriotic pride. =)

For this inaugural Red Friday post, I am going to highlight a post I did over on my other blog: TDB1D: Living The List. You can see it here.  It's worth reading about this challenging issue facing so many of our nation's defenders today.  

If you support our men and women in uniform, have a read, and let me know what you think. =) 

Thanks!!

Until next time...

May your imagination light your way,

~xo~Stacy Lynn a.k.a. AllAmrcnWldFlwr [Flower]

New Shop Items, 012413

  Happy Thursday!! =)

"New Shop Items" 

Yay!  Lots of new stuff is happening over at the AmrcnWldFlwr Designs studio! =)

 We've got all kinds of fun stuff coming up the pipeline, but that's a little peek at some of what's new right now! =)  Come on over and see all the pretty things we've got!

Until next time...
May your imagination light your way,
~StacyLynn a.k.a. AllAmrcnWldFlwr [Flower]

Wordless Wednesday, 012313: #PL365

   Welcome back to Wordless Wednesday! =) 

This week I am spotlighting a project that I am undertaking this year~ something, as a photographer, I have been wanting to do for a while...  Admittedly, I have even attempted this project in previous years, but I have yet to complete it.

This year, I am taking on the elusive 365 Days of Photos project! =)

And I feel very good about it this year, as I have an entire community to not only enjoy the project with, but to go to for inspiration, support, and connection, as well!! =)

Enter: #ProjectLife365!! =) 

I am very excited about this journey, as a budding photographer, as an artist, as a student of Life, and as a person who longs to leave a legacy when I leave this Earth. =) ...We are in Week 4 of this wonderful, fun, and challenging journey, and i have very much enjoyed participating in the larger community of people who are on this journey too! =)

Here are the first three weeks: 

Week 1 - 010113-010513

 

Week 2 - 010613-011313

 

 

Week 3 - 011313-011913

 

I hope you enjoy the photo show... I have really enjoyed creating the photos! =)

I am going to keep Wordless Wednesday a fun little extra.  But I will be posting my weekly adventure as I go through this 365-day journey.  Project Life 365's weeks begin on Sunday, so I am starting a Sunday PL365_2013 post series, beginning this week.  As I said, we are currently in Week 4, so this week's photos will all be posted in this first Sunday post.  Be sure to come back and check out what comes next! =)

Thanks for stopping by!

Until next time...

May your imagination light your way,

~StacyLynn a.k.a. AllAmrcnWldFlwr [Flower]

Tithing Tuesday, 012213: Freerice

Welcome back to Tithing Tuesday! =) 

Today's "pay it forward" is a fun, free way to help feed the hungry, and get smarter in the process. =)

Freerice is a non-profit website that is owned by and supports the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).

"Freerice has two goals:

• Provide education to everyone for free.
• Help end world hunger by providing rice to hungry people for free.

This is made possible by the generosity of the sponsors who advertise on this site.
Whether you are CEO of a large corporation or a street child in a poor country, improving your education can improve your life. It is a great investment in yourself.
Perhaps even greater is the investment your donated rice makes in hungry human beings, enabling them to function and be productive. Somewhere in the world, a person is eating rice that you helped provide...' as is stated on the Freerice.com website.

So look, you can get a daily dose of 'feeling good, feeling smart,' AND help end world hunger at the same time, and BAM! You've made the world a better place all the way around, just by being in it. =) GO You!! =oD

Go and check it out, and make it a fun part of your day, while instantly keeping your karma balanced. ;)

Thanks for checking it out, and for checking back into Beholden To None! 

Until next time...

May your imagination light your way,

~StacyLynn a.k.a. AllAmrcnWldFlwr [Flower]

Make Something Monday, 012113: PinWheel Earrings

Welcome Back to Make Something Monday!!  Thanks for checking it out today...

PinWheel Earrings! =)

I wanted to first apologize for my absence of late- I have been sick and dealing with chronic injuries AND also been on a big push to create some new items for the AmrcnWldFlwr Designs shop, since Valentines Day is almost upon us, and Spring will be here before you know it!  Unfortunately, when I am dealing with my injuries~ and the conditions that I now live with because of them~ I find that I only have *so* much energy, and some things are forced to the back burners while I am recovering and working on my health.

I wanted to say that if you did stop by over the last week or two: THANK YOU!, and Welcome back! =)

Now, let's get on with today's super fun project: DIY Pinwheel Earrings! =)

I found this fun DIY over at the Mod Poge Rocks! Blog, where they featured this adorable tutorial from the Zest blog...and now we can be inspired to make our own!! =)  Yay!  Ready?!  Great, let's go...

First, let's gather our supplies:

• Scrapbook paper in a color/pattern that pleases you
• Mod Podge and an applicator
• Scissors, Ruler, Pencil
• Tiny buttons
• 6mm jump rings (I used silver)
• 1" fish hook earwires (again, I used silver)
• Eyepins
• glass beads in your choice of coordinating color(s)
• Round-nosed or rolling pliers
• Hot glue gun, and glue sticks

Now to create our pinwheels...
Step 1: Select your pretty paper. =)
Measure out your paper squares, 1 1/4 x 1 1/4.

Step 2: Cut out your squares.

Step 3: Fold the paper in half, to form the shape of a triangle.  Then, unfold, and fold again in the opposite direction.  Unfold again, and see that you have created an "X."

Step 4: Cut along each the lines of the "X" that you have formed, approximately 2/3 of the way into the center...

Step 5: Now fold in to the center every other point...

Step 6: Heat up your glue gun.  Once you have your four inner points and your four outer points, add a bead of hot glue to the center and secure the four inner points to form your pinwheel.  Then attach your button to the center.

Step 7: Here's where we Mod Podge! =) ...Coat each pinwheel, and let dry.  I suggest three coats, for strength and durability.  It also adds a bit of texture to your look, as well. =)
  
Step 8: Take a pin, and make a hole through one of the "folded" flap parts of the pinwheel, and insert a jump ring, as well as an eyepin onto the jump ring.  Using your pliers, close the gap on the jump ring, securing the eyepin inside the jump ring...

Step 8: Add whatever beads please you to complete the look. =)

If you use a 2" eyepin, around 10 beads should work great.  Using your pliers again, finish the other end of the eyepin by creating another loop, affixing a second jump ring to it.  Then connect your fish hook earwire to the second jump wire, and...

TA-DAaaaa!  You have a super cute Pinwheel Earring!! =)

You now have a fun, whimsical set of new earrings to wear, or give away and spread some fun and sunshine! =)

HOW FUN, Right?!?! =))

I hope you enjoyed that as much as I did!

Be sure to check back next Monday for another project to help make Mondays fun again! =oD ...OH, and be sure to leave a picture of your finished earrings, and a comment letting me know what you liked best, too! =)

Until next time...

May your imagination light your way,

~StacyLynn a.k.a. AllAmrcnWldFlwr [Flower]

Wordless Wednesday, 010913

Welcome back to Wordless Wednesday!! =)

Today's images are a tribute to the holiday season officially coming to an end, and the business if the new year taking its place... a sort of "before" and "after"...

And now it's time to put the rest away, tidy up the house, and get back to the business of the new year...

Tomorrow, I'll showcase a few more new shop items. =)

Until then...

May your imagination light your way,

~StacyLynn a.k.a. AllAmrcnWldFlwr [Flower]