The Stone House Primitives: Help Please!

Monday, April 23, 2012

Help Please!

OK, so I took the depressing snowy Stone House pic off and now I have a choice of either a tiny Stone House or a huge Stone House...I WANT a medium Stone House (not that I couldn't use the room of the huge version :)! Can anyone help me to get to that point...I need very specific step by step directions in laymen's terms spoken very slowly LOL!

Thanks ladies.

Kendra

10 comments:

Karen/My Colonial HomeApril 23, 2012 at 1:04 PM
Kendra...I checked the size of your photo and it's 1600 pixels wide...that's big and won't size down with blogger...try reducing the size like 60% and see what happens.
I have that problem now and then.

ANOTHER THING...MAKE SURE THAT 'SHRINK TO FIT' IS CHECKED IN THE BOX WHERE YOU ARE ADDING THE PICTURE...

Karen
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DorothyApril 23, 2012 at 4:09 PM
Yes click shrink to fit and that should work :)
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Faye HenryApril 23, 2012 at 4:55 PM
Hey Kendra.. Are you having fun yet? grin..
It is all so hard to figure out sometimes and I wonder if it is worth it at times..
You are getting good advice, though..
Looking forward to seeing medium.. Or is it medium now? LOL..
Love ya..
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Wendy @ Ravenwood WhimziesApril 23, 2012 at 5:32 PM
Sorry Kendra - Drew always does that stuff for me! I haven't a clue! Wish I could help.
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CynApril 23, 2012 at 7:58 PM
I think My blogger header is like 777 X 336. If you have a program that can give you pixels that is the correct size. Maybe try that. GOod luck. Or email me the pic, I can shrink it for you.
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MichelleApril 23, 2012 at 7:59 PM
Hi,
That's what I was trying to tell you before about it auto resizing, I agree with Karen, make sure your shrink to fit is clicked. And I'm going to email you, your picture shrunk.
xoxo
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TheRustyThimbleApril 24, 2012 at 5:09 AM
Kenda type in free image editor and upload your photo there

wait for your picture to upload then click
on resize in the top left corner

you will see two numbers on the left
type in 850 on the top the bottom number will set itself

click on apply under those numbers
when your photo reloads just right click it and save it. then use that on your header

Brenda
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ShirleeApril 24, 2012 at 5:38 AM
"Depressing" snowy Stone House? Depressing??? I miss seeing all that snow : )
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TheRustyThimbleApril 24, 2012 at 7:52 AM
Kendra

Looks Great
is this one using the image editor?
reply and I will tell you how to center it on your blog

Brenda
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Essential Oils

I have spoken of and shared some of the benefits that I am familiar with lavender essential oil and it seemed to spark a lot of interest so I thought I would share some of the bit of knowledge that I have on other various essential oils, their uses and benefits.

After using an essential oil be sure to wash your hands well so as not to risk eye contact or contact with something that it may stain (it is oil and just as veggie oil would these oils will make a greasy stain...it'll just smell better.)

Essential oils can be used in a variety of ways:

as a sleep aid: rub 1-2 drops gently into temples or apply to sternum

as an aid to sore, achy muscles: rub a few drops gently inta affected area (s)

as a bath oil: add 5-20 drops to running bath water

as a decongestant: in a bowl of hot water add a few drops of oil, place a bath towel over your head, and inhale/breath in vapors or put essential oils directly onto chest

as an air freshener: 5-25 drops on new furnace filter

5-10 drops into running dish water

5-25 drops into new vacuum bag

I also add 5-10 drops to my homemade cleaners

as a perfume: apply to wrist, elbow, crease, behind knee, sternum, or neck or add to body lotion

as a pick-me-up: apply oil to a cotton ball and sniff

as a room freshener: add 5-20 drops into an empty glass misting bottle then add distilled water, leave 1/4" at the top of the bottle; shake well

*oil can be applied to the soles of your feet if you do not care for a scent but still desire the benefits

*do not apply oil to face; with the exception of lavender; I do apply tea tree directly to pimples

* do not ingest oils

I am Here is where I am simply going to share some of the knowledge that I have of certain essential oils and their therapeutic uses/what they are used to alleviate symptoms of. I hope to add to the list weekly if not more often.

Not alphabetical (sorry, I did it by my faves LOL!)

prices are per 1/2 fl oz

Lavender: approx. $11-

burns, inflammation, cuts, wounds, eczema (Hiney swears by it!), dermatitis, fainting, headaches (I swear by it!), flu, insomnia, hysteria, migraines, nausea, nervous tension, infections, bacterial conditions, sores, ulcers, acne (my preference), boils, asthma, rheumatism, arthritis

This is my fave. to add to dish or bath water and to my homemade cleaners, calming, relaxing scent.

Citronella: approx. $3.50

as an insecticide, deodorant, tonic, stimulant

Put a few drops on a cotton ball and rub on underarm area or apply to exposed skin (not face or other sensitive areas) as a bug repellent. I have been using this as a deodorant for a few weeks now, WOW! what a difference and no harmful chemicals.

Tea Tree: approx. $7.75

use for fungal infections, viral and bacterial infections, colds, flu, cold sores, warts, verrucas, inflammation, acne, burns, candida, shock, and hysteria

I love this one for rashes, I must have gotten into something on that kayak trip and I have had a rash on my arm since, well I started rubbing tea tree oil onto the rash and it starting to settle down now...maybe coincidence but I like to think it's the oil.

Eucalyptus: approx. $5.50

sore throats, coughs, bronchitis, sinusitis, skin infections, ulcers, sores, rheumatism, aches and pains, as an antiseptic and as an anti-inflammatory

I use this on my feet when they are really aching, rub on with a cotton ball and put on socks before climbing under the sheets at night!

Peppermint: approx. $7.50

inflammation, nausea, indigestion, fevers, flatulence, headaches, migraine, liver problems, arthritis

This works wonderfully for achy muscles and headaches, just put a few drops on a cotton ball and rub on achy area (works great on shoulders and neck) or put a drop on each temple for a head ache. Chewing a piece of peppermint gum works great for settling an upset stomach.