Americana Flag Tutorial And Some Other Stuff

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Our Father we come before you humbly asking for forgiveness for our Nation who has turned their back on You. We who love and serve you are working and asking for your mercy. Continue to work in our lives to help us change what we can, but ultimately our trust is in You and You alone no matter the outcome. As I have been reading in 1 Samuel they wanted a King. They did not want to keep YOU as their King. We are proclaiming today that we want no other then You as our KING! We ask that YOU would continue to use us in this Nation to tell many what you have done for us. Dying on a cross, shedding your blood, so that we may have true choice and freedom, from the chains of sin and Hell. Not perfect, but changed from the inside out because of Jesus! You are so worthy of our allegiance. May we live lives that would show You our gratitude for what you have done and are still doing in our lives and our country. We have YOUR hope. Not all is lost! We thank YOU, that YOU have everything under control and we have nothing to fear. Remind us of that daily, Father. We Love and Adore you Lord,

Your Children

I felt really lead to say a prayer for our Nation. If you have a prayer, please leave it in my comments. Even if it is just a sentence. We will join along with you as we seek our Father for HIS help! We really need it! Love you all! Linda

Here is the Americana Flag tutorial I was telling you about yesterday. I was able to have two little boys help me. You can use little girls or just yourself! Smile!

You will need a tree that you can cut off branches from!

I had the two little boys help me; we had a saw to cut with

(it makes them feel strong).

1. A package of flags (they come in two, you only need

one for each branch) and a 36" branch.

2. 1 1/2" x 1 1/4 yd. red checked ribbon with wire. Thin twine,

tapestry needle and scissors

3. Take flag off of original stick (if you don't have a branch you

can leave stick on and tie the ribbon at the top). Still really cute!

If you want to make the flag look old, put it in strong tea or coffee and stain it.

4. String twine through large eyed tapestry needle.

5. Poke needle through the top of the flag (where first staple was).

6. Bring through and tie in a bow.

7. Do the same for the middle and bottom of flag (where there was a staple).

8. Take ribbon and tie into a bow at the very top of stick.

You can put this in a wreath, garden flower pot with flowers,

an old granite coffee pot. What ever you do please let me

see pictures. I would love to see them!

The girls and I were freezing strawberries. We made up

some Strawberry Vinaigrette Dressing. It is so easy!

Here is what you do.

1. Cut off the top of the strawberry leaf with just a little meat left. At the top I added just a few cut up strawberries to give a little more flavor.

Put into a mason jar.

2. A jar of white vinegar.

3. Fill the jar to cover the tops of strawberry tops with white vinegar.

4. Put a lid on the jar and put in the refrigerator. Let it sit for 24 hours. Strain the juice out and add 1/2 cup of oil, 1/8 teaspoon poppy seeds and 1/2 cup sugar or any other sweetener to taste.

Make up a salad using:

Spinach leaves, strawberries, tangerine slices (canned, drained), slivered almonds and a little crumpled feta cheese. Mmmmmm nummy! Great 4th salad and super easy!

Enjoy the 4th!

I know for some of you this will be a celebration and for other's you are still hurting physically or with a broken heart. Know I am praying and thinking of you this weekend! I remember times in my life when nothing was a celebration. Praying God will get you on the other side and give you great JOY again!

Welcome to the new followers. Some I can come to your blog

and others I can't. : ( For some reason it is blocked, just know I am glad you are a part of Prairie Flower Family!

P.S. I am putting this in later after I had the post up! We are busting little chicken EGGS hatching!! I went to go check on Miss Red. She has 3 baby chicks!!!!!!!! I can't believe it. I went to give the bigger babies water that Little Miss Fluff hatched a while back.I thought I should check under MRs. Red to see if anything has been happening under her safe tummy! I was surprised to see a baby. I ran into the house to get the camera. I went back to take pic's and there were 2 others that had hatched earlier!! Yey! Babies, I just love babies! Tomorrow I will put up a video so you can see and show your kids and grandchildren.

Blessings and hugs from the farm,