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Neue Kräme 23, Frankfurt City Center (Old Town), 60311 Frankfurt, Germany – Show map
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Position of Hotel Comfort of the room
There was nothing not to like
As well as all the above comments the location to the Christmas Markets was excellent. The reception staff were so friendly and helpful.
That I had only two days visit - next trip longer!
Good location
The heating was on in the breakfast area, but was off in the room. Ventilation pipe in the bathroom had no cover, so we heard talking of retireed german couple every morning. the problem is that old people get up very early, so conversation started at 6 am.
Close to main Frankfurt attractions.
Very clean, in the very center, nice breakfast, friendly staff. Highly recommended.
We have booked a nice twin for me and my friend, but when we arrived the room was not ready, there was some problem with the bathroom which they could not fix fast (untill next morning) and we had just 1 night to stay, so they offered 2 single rooms, and these rooms were soooo small and absolutely not nice. But very clean and with everything you need to have a short comfortable stay. Just don't book singles:) the rest is great in this hotel. Highly recommended.
In the city centre. Convenient parking (for a fee) Comfortable room with good facilities
our room overlooked the main road so we had a bit of noise
Excellent position
No English speaking TV stations
Fine breakfast, attentive and helpful staff.
This hotel is located in the city center close to shopping, Romer and river. Since there were 3 of us, we were in an apartment across from the main hotel. It's roomy and had washing machine and dryer.
The bed was soft. No internet in the apt because they said somebody broke the router. Bathroom can be cleaner.
A couple of blocks from the train station, convienent from the airport. In the middle of center city, we walked everywhere. Breakfast was very good, best on trip of B&B's, appartments and small hotels.
Staff just not too friendly Twin beds with rollers, beds kept slipping apart.
Excellent location. Walking distance from train station, from shopping are and from river. Lots of restaurants and cafes in area.
Anyone can access rooms from the street (reception is in the 1st floor). Rooms didn't have a security chain or inside lock (anyone can open with a key from outside)
Great old town experience mixed with nearby shopping. Easy access to city bus tours and great museums.
Location,friendly who let us check in early + found the Ryanair bus shuttle (actually Bohr but for Hahn airport). Nice, friendly and comfortable
Mosquitoes in the room although not sure I can hold the hotel entirely responsible for this. And it was a Iittle noisy Saturday night.
The location was great and the staff was friendly, helpful and efficient. Room was generally neat and clean. Was offered the choice of front room (interesting view of street) or very quiet back room, which I took, being a light sleeper.
The room, a single, was small (I had been told before making my choice) and the lack of AC (known before booking) could have been a problem on a hotter night. Adjustable spray shower head needs replacement... As does the sink - how a guest cracked the nice porcelain sink is beyond me but it should be replaced.
not having shampoo and Soap.
Great place in the heart of the city... literally between the shopping discrict and old town. Museums and waterfront within mins walk. Very close to S/U train stop. Staff speaks great english and very knowledgable... overall friendly experience.
Good breakfast but needed replenishing at times. Comfortable beds and pillows! Easy to get around location and walk to many restaurants.
No air conditioning but it wasn't a problem.
Just the location !!
Can you bleive that 3 stars hotel dont have hot water !! We couldnt shawar or do any thing ! Bed shet smils like urin ! The lady how do the breakfast tuch the food with out gloves and the options and servece are littel ! Thy give us used apartment not hotel !! Do not recomend it !!
The location of the hotel is really good, not far from the Roma Plaza, not far from the main shopping street! The employees are very friendly! Give me lots of help & information. The breakfast is ok.
Room & bed are too small, the equipment for boil water is a little bit dirty. The internet didn't work(But after complain twice, the employee at the lobby help fixed; the speed of the internet is very unstable & low).
The location is the best, if you are there for leisure.
Don't have transfer to the airport.
Location was a major plus: within 3 minutes walk to Roemer, shopping district Zeil, major pedestrian friendly street Kaiserstrasse with a lot of various cafes, restaurants, and small shops. Additionally, it is 3 minutes walking distance away from Main river with nice paths for walking and jogging on both sides of the river with spectacular views to the banking district. Additionally: a 3-person room turned to be an apartment with own kitchen, refrigerator, washing machine etc. so that one could benefit from that if staying as a family for a longer period of time...
interior inside of the apartment is outdated and some equipment is old though intact.
We stayed here 2 years and enjoyed the location,convenience, comfort, helpful staff and delicious breakfast.
No A/C. So we had to have the window open at night. Drunks, traffic, other noise made it difficult to sleep. One 2-person elevator made traveling with either my companion or our luggage, but not both at the same time. Breakfast buffet was fair. This was not one of my better hotel selections.
On the plus side Reception staff are welcoming accommodating and helpful. The hotel is very well located in easy walking distance of the cathedral and museums. The breakfast was plentiful.
The room was not air conditioned, being south facing got very hot.
The hotel situation is in the heart of Frankfurt , the reception man was very helpful and very kind , the hotel is very very very very clean !
Little bit noise outside the hotel but it s normal as it is close to shopping areas .
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Child-Related Interparental Conflict in Infancy Predicts Child Cognitive Functioning in a Nationally Representative Sample
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While associations between exposure to marital conflict and child development have been documented extensively in middle childhood and adolescence, few studies have examined the developmental consequences of conflict exposure in infancy. Moreover, those that have examined marital conflict in infancy tended to focus on consequences of conflict exposure on infants' attachment security, and various aspects of infants' physiological and emotion regulation. Virtually nothing is known about the longitudinal links between exposure to interparental conflict in infancy and later cognitive development. Using longitudinal data on a subsample of infants (N = 6,019) and their parents who participated in the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Birth Cohort (ECLS-B), this study examined links between the frequency of interparental conflict at 9 months and child cognitive development 15 months later. Combining data from parent interviews, birth certificates, in-home assessments of child cognitive development, and videotaped parent–child interactions, results showed significant negative associations between the frequency of child-related interparental conflict at 9 months of age and child cognitive ability at 24 months. The negative association reflects a direct effect that was not mediated by parental support or child attachment security measured at 24 months. Associations were calculated while considering children's prior cognitive functioning (at 9 months), and a wide range of child, parent and household characteristics.
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Seahawks: It's looking like a special seasonSeptember 29, 2013 @ 9:24 pm (Updated: 12:16 pm - 9/30/13 )
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My friends Mac Strong and Craig Terrill were part of the most successful Seahawks season ever that culminated in a Super Bowl appearance - but we all agree this year's team may be the most special ever.
Nothing was going right for the Seahawks Sunday. The defense uncharacteristically gave up 90 and 80 yard touchdown drives. The offensive line - with three backups forced into service - weren't able to stop the force of nature that is JJ Watt and the Houston defense.
With eight minutes remaining, the Seahawks trailed 20-6 in a hostile atmosphere.
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The legacy of Russell Wilson took a huge leap forward when he used his feet to will the Seahawks to a TD that made it 20-13.
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The defense held the Texans scoreless for the final 41:42 of the game - and the Seahawks turned in one of the most improbable comeback victories in team history.
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We've had moments like this before in Seattle: The 1979 Sonics... the 1995 Mariners... but they don't come along very often. The best team in the NFL is right here in Seattle. Enjoy the ride. This is feeling like a special season.
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Although a spokesman from the Danbury Police Department said there was no official lockdown, reports from people inside the mall said the incident, which reportedly involved at least a dozen teenagers, forced multiple stores to temporarily close their doors. It is still unknown exactly when the fight broke out but it was in the early evening hours.
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" Connecticut needs to regulate these events alot more closely as people are DYING in the line of duty just to satiate greed-lust. Let's put an end to black Friday. If Malloy and this legislature fails to act to act to protect the workers from this practice, they will bear equal culpability in the deaths of these people..and it WILL get worse. "
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" Who cares Frank. Anyone dumb enough to die for a 5 dollar coffee maker will, with lawyers, be worth more dead than alive. "
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Larinda Landing Oceanfront Cottages Boutiliers Point
Official Contact Details - Larinda Landing Oceanfront CottagesPhone: 902 425 4662
If you're looking for an amazing Nova Scotia oceanfront vacation, with exceptional comfort, a touch of luxury, stunning beauty and incredible convenience, Larinda's Landing has it all
- Price from 185 CAD / Day / Per unit
- Capacity up to 4 people
- 2 bedrooms & 1 bathroom
Last updated: 08/27/2010
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Larinda's Landing oceanfront property has five gorgeous, well-appointed ocean front cottages and a fantastic on-site restaurant, 'Oliver Southwood's".
Each and every property is sure to delight you with the lovely coastal style furnishings, spectacular oceanfront and seaside views, full size, well equipped kitchens, propane fireplaces and/or 2 person Jacuzzi's.
If you're looking for an amazing Nova Scotia oceanfront vacation, with exceptional comfort, a touch of luxury, stunning beauty and incredible convenience, Larinda's Landing has it all.
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Extra large wall mount for Panasonic and Runco 103" flat-panels with unique adjustment tilt. Built to sustain the weight of larger displays, the mount includes versatile and flexible adjustments for a user-friendly mounting option. The mount allows up to 4 degrees of tilt in 1 degree increments to achieve an optimal view for the large display. Easily route cables and other electrical components with the open, accessible design.
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New Years Eve Celebrations & Party – Chester & Cheshire
If you're looking for a great New Year's Eve Party in Chester then we've got just the event for you!
New Year's Eve Event 2014 – £59.00 per person
Start the night off with a complimentary Drink on arrival at 7.30pm, followed by a delicious buffet served from 7.45pm, then why not spoil yourself at our Champagne and Cocktail Bar in Ciro's Brasserie (Champagne and cocktails are chargeable).
Be marvelled by magic with our amazing Magician before being entertained by our live Rat Pack/Swing Vocalist in Ciro's from 10.30pm until midnight. Alternatively, dance the night away in Nelson's Bar to our Live Band, the extremely popular and undeniably talented Big Beat along with their DJ until 2am.
Sticky barbeque ribs
Salt and pepper ribs
Fire Cracker wings
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Assorted Dim sum selection with sweet chilli and soy dips
Crispy Battered Tiger Prawns with Coriander and Jalapeño Dip
Pakora and bhaji selection
Poppadoms, chutneys and pickles
Crispy shredded beef, lime juice, fresh coriander, crisp radish, carrot, celery and sweet chilli sauce
Butter chicken tikka masala with toasted almonds and coriander
Thai red tiger prawn curry with lemongrass, ginger, and fresh lime
Spinach, chick pea and cauliflower tikka
Singapore style noodles
Saffron and coconut braised wild basmati rice
Szechuan spiced egg fried rice
Roasted Malayan spiced sweet potato
Papaya and mango salad
Mini pavlova with mulled fruits
Double chocolate truffle torte
Lemon Posset with Boozy Cherries
Cheddar, brie and stilton cheese selection with water biscuits, celery and grapes
A fabulous night of food, drink and entertainment at the Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa based on the outskirts of Chester, Cheshire!
To view details of the New Years Break package including an overnight stay view our New Years Breaks page by clicking here.
To book your New Year's Eve tickets call our Events Team on 01244 570560 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
Please note that any person under the age of 16 years will not be permitted to attend the New Year's Eve event.
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By Philip G. Zimbardo and Nikita Duncan
Everyone knows a young man who is struggling. Maybe he's undermotivated in school, has emotional disturbances, doesn't get along with others, has few real friends or no girl friends, or is in a gang. He may even be in prison. Maybe he's your son or relative. Maybe he's you.
In record numbers, guys are flaming out academically, wiping out socially with girls, and failing sexually with women.
Asking what's wrong with these young men or why they aren't motivated the same way guys used to be isn't the right question. Young men are motivated, just not the way other people want them to be. Society wants guys to be upstanding, proactive citizens who take responsibility for themselves, who work with others to improve their communities and nation as a whole. The irony is that society is not giving the support, means or places for these young men to even be motivated or interested in aspiring to these things. In fact, society — from politics to the media to the classroom to our very own families — is a major contributor to this demise because they are inhibiting guys' intellectual, creative and social abilities right from the start.


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Always the right brands – always better prices. Freeport is the only real outlet on the Swedish Westcoast. Here you find only wellknown brands up to 70% off the highstreet prices. Here you find for exemple Nike, Filippa K, iittala and Peak Performnace. Show your Camping Key Europe together with your ID card at the information desk at the main entrance and you will receive a VIP-voucher filled with good offers from the shops at Freeport.
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Taste our goats cheese and other home-made foods at Meåfors Getgård. With your Camping Key Europe you can receive a personal introduction to the local food with a tasting platter.
Wow! That's what everyone who comes here say when seeing our planes hanging from the ceilings and elevated on pedestals. "Two for one" with your Camping Key Europe.
Visit Lycksele Zoo. Present your Camping Key Europe and each child will receive a ride (worth 30 SEK).
Guests at Pite Havsbad with Camping Key Europe receive a 10% discount to all the summer's shows in the restaurant between 19 June and 10 August 2014. Discounted green fee – Two play for the price of one at the nine-hole short course
An excting experience for the whole family in one of the world's best preserved mine settings! With your Camping Key Europe you get a discount of 10% on our high wire adventure course and our guided tours to 155 m och 60 m level.
Welcome to an indoor Water Park in a tropical environment with water slides, water fall, jet stream and much more. With the Camping Key Europe you get 20% discount on the single entry fees to the Aqua Park during 2014.
In Vattenland i Sunne there is a law that says everybody must have fun. If you show your Camping Key Europe 2014 you will get 50 SEK discount on a 2-day ticket. Maximum 5 people/card.
Nordens Ark (The Nordic Ark) offers free entry for children under 13 accompanied by an adult paying full price and cannot be combined with other offers.
Get your subscription now for only 28 EUR/year and you get a free copy of the "Skandinavien Reisehandbuch 2014".
Every summer, history comes alive at Jamtli Historyland. Your Camping Key Europe entitles you to a SEK 20 discount on the entrance fee all year round. Maximum two adults per card. Children up to the age of 18 accompanied by an adult have free entrance.
LEDKUNGEN.se offers a wide range of warm white and bright LED lights. LEDKUNGEN.se offers all members with a Camping Key Europe 20% discount on the whole range.
Rottneros Park is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Värmland. With your Camping Key Europe you get 10 SEK discount at the entrance during 2014. Valid for maximum 5 persons per card.
The Camping Key Europe gives you a 10% discount on the "Rundtur" (The Big Canal Trip).
Kolmården Wildlife Park offers a discount on the price of admission, including Safari. When you present your Camping Key Europe adults pay SEK 360 (ord. price SEK 399), children ages 3 to 12 pay SEK 270 (ord. price SEK 299).
The Camping Key Europe offers discounts on coffee and buns at any of the Exhibition Centre's serving areas – just 10 SEK per family member (regular price 35–42 SEK).
Experience art, shopping and enjoy good food. As a holder of Camping Key Europe you will get 10% discount in the Not Quite craft store throughout 2014.
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Police search for suspect who stabbed a Red Bluff teenager
Red Bluff Police are looking for a stabbing suspect believed to have stabbed a 17-year-old boy.
Police were called to Saint Elizabeth Hospital at 10 p.m. Wednesday where the victim was being treated for stab wound.
He told police he was standing at Vista Way and South Jackson Street when a white man between 16-19 years old bumped into him.
The suspect uttered some profanity, stabbed the victim in the abdomen, and ran off. The victim received a 2 inch stab wound and was treated and released from the hospital.
The victim was treated and released. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Red Bluff Police at (530) 527-3131.
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Booking a Reservation
It is so easy to make a reservation at Poland Spring.
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Affordable Children Rates: Sharing the same room with 2 adults: 6-12 years - only $20.00 per day plus tax. 0-5 years - no charge; however, we do not provide cribs. High chairs and booster seats are available in all restaurants.
2014 Cancellation Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 30-days prior to arrival, you will receive a full refund minus a $5 per person processing fee.
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Recently, I saw the cutest idea on Design Mom – pom pom bookmarks! It's a simple idea, but so darn adorable… so I had to try it out. I always have this longing for crafting with practicality and bookmarks are always useful in my book – LOL!
I started making a few pom poms from a bunch of yarn I had lying around (it was actually a huge mess because my Westie pup, Vash, got into it!) I quickly realized that the more yarn you use the puffier and tighter your pom poms will ends up. Not to mention you have to trim them nicely to get a symmetrical shape in the end.
Then with some other basic materials I decided to upgrade the whole idea. I've never liked "string" type bookmarks, not enough foundation for me. I decided to add a solid paper portion that slips into the book instead. With a bit of glue and cardstock I made myself a sturdy base with the pom pom hanging at the top.
I think of it as a 2.0 version of the pom pom bookmark. I also decided to collage over the cardstock with old bookpaper and ink the edges with copper paint. I suppose it doesn't exactly match with the blue… a bit eclectic!
The point is that the idea can be taken further depending on how you like your bookmarks – thinner material or thicker? Different decorations? How about using leather instead of yarn for the pom pom? What else can you add instead of a pom pom? Hmm. For now, I'm pretty content with my lovely little up-cycled yarn pom pom bookmark 2.0. Craft happiness for the week! Enjoy!
Following my previous posts about my bookbinding tools/materials, preparing my journal cover and folding paper for your journal – this week I would like to finish things up! It's time to stitch up my handmade journal and put it to use. The first thing to decide is how I will sew everything together. That will determine how I should punch the holes in my paper and journal cover.
I decided to just do some simple longstitch binding, but with a continuous string… a bit out of laziness perhaps! Instead of sewing each individual signature and knotting it up, I would just continue weaving in and out all signatures and then backwards, so there's only one knot in the end. With that decided, I punched holes in all my signatures of papers with an awl and ruler. You can also create a guide for your holes with thick cardstock and use it as a template to punch all your holes. That can help to ensure that the holes are all exactly in the same spot per signature. However, I just measure and eyeball it…
Once all my paper signatures have been punched, I do the same for my cover. However, instead of punching for each hole and each signature of the journal, I've decided to just slit my journal cover. It's less time consuming and I actually like the rustic look of it in the end.
With all my materials ready to go, I thread my needle and start sewing the paper signatures to the journal cover. I'm using a rusty orange colored string that is fairly thick, so I have to make sure and tighten properly as I weave in and out while sewing.
Although it might seem complicated to understand… you can actually make up your own sewing patterns and create different looks in the bindings of your journals. Try drawing out a diagram and using your pen as the needle to see what would work out. It's a great way to discover your own method of stitching up your books!
For my journal, it was really important that I kept everything tightened up properly because there are slits in the binding and my thread is so thick and stretchy. BTW, there's no need to use a curved needle for this project, I just grabbed whatever was handy. In this case it would have been better to use a straight needle! Sometimes when I use really thick string, I might need to use pliers to help push and string the needle through everything…. just depends how skillful you are with your fingers and hands, I suppose!
As I mentioned earlier, doing the longstitch with one long piece of string will result in these criss cross parts on the edge of the binding. I sort of think they are cool, but if you don't like that you'd better plan up a different stitching pattern for your journal. There are so many different binding methods and patterns possible – the sky is the limit!
Another detail I added to my journal was some velcro closure. I simple glued the velcro bits to my cover, leaving room for a bit of bulk as I might add bits and pieces to my journal papers. Although some find the velcro noise annoying, I like how practical it is! You can also try using a buckle, buttons or ribbon/string wraparound closure as well. It's all up to your imagination.
With just a little effort, I've made myself a lovely leather journal for doodling and experimenting in… how cool is that, huh?
You can see that it looks a bit imperfect and the string is quite thick creating a sort of staggered effect in the binding. I really like the rustic feel of it – I think it matches the coloring of my journal and raw edges of the leather. Just my preference! The cool thing about having a soft leather cover is that the journal opens up flat and it's very comfortable to write and draw. Of course, I had to pop in a doodle on the first page to welcome my crisp and clean new journal. No surprise that it's my default girl drawing!
Have you made your own journal before? Hope you will be inspired to make yourself a handy little creative idea keeper – share your thoughts below!
Following my previous posts about my bookbinding tools/materials and preparing my journal cover, this week I want to share some information regarding choosing and preparing the paper that will go in your handmade journals. It's it certainly a personal choice, regarding what type of paper or papers you choose to include in your journal. After all, if you're making something custom, why not experiment? You can include found papers, printer paper, thicker cardstock, watercolor paper and a variety of other artist papers on the market.
Know that you will need to cut your paper to size, so that when folded in half they make up the size of your journal. A couple of sheets folded and stacked together make a signature and you would usually include several signatures, depending how many pages you want in the final journal. What is important to consider is the thickness of your paper as that will more or less decide how many sheets go in each signature. If you are using regular printer paper, you want to go for at least 6 or even 8 sheets in a signature. That will ensure that the signature is sturdy and can hold up to however you stitch the signatures into your journal cover. If you only had a sheet or two of thin paper, your thread would surely rip through!
On the other hand, if you are using a very thick cardstock, you want to use less sheets per signature. In fact, as you stack them together, you'll notice that the open edges look a bit diagonal. I don't mind the inconsistencies, but many folks prefer to stack up their signatures and then trim off the excess so that they have an even edge. It's up to you!
Once you have decided on your paper and cut them to size, you'll have to fold them in half and stack up your signatures. When it comes to folding paper, there is technically a right way to do it! Paper has a grain to it and you'll be able to tell especially with thicker papers when you start folding. When your fold paper parallel to the direction of the grain, it will fold nice and crisply. If you fold perpendicular to the grain, you might notice more resistance and a crackly, ragged edged fold. This is because the fibers of the paper are giving you resistance.
However, if you are using regular printer paper, you might not be able to tell much of difference at all. Paper with less fiber and less thickness simply doesn't resist as much. I usually only run into a problem with really thick 300 or 400 lb painting paper. Normally, I don't even check for the grain of the paper! Being in the more practical and economical boat, I usually buy white cardstock printer paper in A4 size and just fold in half to make my journals. However, I do use a bone folder to smooth over edges… makes it easy on my fingers. If you don't have a bone folder, use a spoon! It's totally works!
Once you have your paper decided upon, cut them size and folded them into signatures you are ready for the actual construction of your journal. Before moving on it's really important to put your journal together and take a look to make sure everything checks out. Do you have enough signatures to fill up the journal as you envisioned? Do you need to take away a signature or add more?
If your journal cover wraps around, you'll definitely have to check to make sure enough room is allowed… you don't know how many times I've simply forgotten about the spine taking up space and thought that my journal could have been much thicker! Here's a look at my mock-up journal, not yet sewn… but looks good to me so far. Join me next week for the final step of putting it all together!
Why kind of papers do you prefer to put in your handmade journals? I know that junk papers are especially popular for those who will cover up the pages with paint and ink… get creative! Feel free to share in the comments below…
Many art journalers don't decorate the cover of their journals until the very end. It's sort of a sweeping measure to finish up a long record of artful adventures. However, I personally like to decorate – at least in part – my journal covers immediately.
I want my journal to be inspiring, inviting me in, even if I see it on the shelf or from across the room. An easy way to give yourself an instant journal cover is to use a piece of existing artwork. For this journal, I used Create Fearlessly and you can see the many motivational prints I have in the shop. You can definitely use a copy of your own artwork or even magazine cutouts of imagery that inspires you.
Don't hesitate to alter and decorate the art to make it your own. Think about collaging different elements together, adding 3D embellishments, and little details with pens and paints. I've added a paper-mache glossy heart, with some tulle to embellish the cover and binding area.
Existing imagery can give you a jumpstart, so you can dive into your journal today. How would you decorate your journal covers?
How can you spice up a favorite image and incorporate art into your daily life? I say, make that piece of art a badge that decorates your journal, hangs from your door, or sits on a shelf to inspire every day. That's what I did with Be Strong – printing it out at a smaller size and dressing it up to be a proud badge of art.
You can do the same using any image that inspires you. Check out my shop for a variety of inspirational prints or use a magazine cut-out or postcard.
Think about adding your personal touch with decoration – just dive into your craft supplies! I covered my entire image with several layers of sparkly embossing powder. Then I sewed a border around it, attached some girly ruffle to the bottom, and framed the whole piece with a thick cardstock paper. Think of what you have around to use. Enjoy!


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We're currently 69 days away from the day that Roger Goodell will announce the beginning of Andrew Luck's career as a Colt, which isn't nearly enough time for wild and sometimes baseless speculation. So it's time to pick up the pace.
Today's most popular dart thrown in a room with little lighting seems very likely to hit its target. And that's not just because of the amount of attention the Robert Griffin III rumors are receiving. No, the force is much stronger here, because RG3 is being pushed by a rare silly season weapon: logic. Pure logic.
If we assume that Luck will be a Colt in just over two months, then the Rams will be on the clock with their second overall pick while a handful of quarterback-hungry teams just a little further back in the draft wait for their chance to select the second-best player at the position.
The problem is that only one team can draft RG3, partly because while he is an amazing athlete, physical limitations and the limitations of the space-time continuum only allow him to play for one team at any given time. NFL rules also restrict multiple team association, although we're sure that will be up for discussion when the current collective bargaining agreement expires in 10 years.
You know the drill by now from here: the Rams are committed to Sam Bradford, so it's highly unlikely that they'll draft Griffin at No. 2. The Vikings are in a similar situation one pick later after they reached on Christian Ponder last year. So it should be easy for the Browns to give up on Colt McCoy and finally draft a franchise quarterback not named Tim Couch when Griffin falls to No. 4, right?
If it was always that easy, GMs would just chill out and sip hot cocoa in their living rooms while conducting the draft on some new-fangled interactive Ouija Board device.
Sitting only two spots behind the Browns are the equally QB-needy Redskins, with the Dolphins then lurking in eighth or ninth. When Matt Barkley and Landry Jones decided that frolicking on campuses with severely over-tanned college girls for one more year was more appealing than the NFL draft, that gave the Redskins and possibly the Dolphins far more motivation to leap frog Cleveland and obtain the Rams' pick, and by extension Griffin.
That means the Browns have more motivation too, and they'll likely act on it.
After last year's trade that landed Julio Jones in Atlanta, the Browns have two first-round picks between their own at No. 4, and Atlanta's 22nd overall pick. Earlier today ESPN draft guru Todd McShay said that if the Browns' do indeed intend to draft their arm for hopefully the next decade or more, then they should move both of their first-round picks.
"I think he's every bit worth the [No. 2] pick. I've got him as the third prospect overall in this class, and I think that if the Browns want him, they need to move up and get him. I'll be surprised if he lasts until four, and I'll be even surprised if he gets to No. 3 because I think that No. 2 pick is up for public auction. I think the Rams are going to get a good deal to move back and can still get a player they want at tackle or wide receiver.
"And if it's not Cleveland, then it's probably going to be Washington [at No. 6] right behind them leapfrogging Cleveland to get up to No. 2."
Some hesitancy is understandable here, as it is with any highly-touted quarterback. After what Jones and A.J. Green did last year, Cleveland could easily have more confidence in a top-end wide receiver like Justin Blackmon, and give McCoy one more year.
But that seems increasingly unlikely, especially after McCoy averaged just 5.9 yards per pass attempt this year. According to ESPN's draft value chart, the combined value of Cleveland's 4th and 22nd overall picks is worth 2,580 points, which is only marginally below the second pick (2,600). Meanwhile, the value of Washington's No. 6 pick is much lower, and is worth 1,600.
The time seems right for a risk, and if Washington's willing to take one, there needs to be an itchy rash on the Browns' trigger finger too.


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Accessibility links
0844 871 8000
Swinton - British Red Cross Centre
Bentley House,Lynton Road
Swinton, Manchester
Please use the Google maps to locate nearby venues, or use our quick search facility to find courses within a 30 mile radius. You may also be interested in a group booking so that we can train you at a location of your choice.
Alternatively, you can call our sales and service team:
Parking information There is no parking at the venue. Limited on-street parking is available near the venue.
Wheelchair access Yes.
Food and drink detailsRefreshments are available at the venue, a packed lunch is required for all day courses. There is a sandwich shop near to the training venue.
Give us a call Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5pm.
First aid at work ................. 0844 871 8000
First aid for the public........ 0844 412 2808
© British Red Cross 2014
Red Cross Training, Bradbury House, 4 Ohio Avenue, Salford Quays, Manchester, M50 2GT. Phone 0844 871 8000. Fax: 0844 412 2739.
The British Red Cross Society, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738)