Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Citroen 2CV AZU Papercraft

Citroen 2CV AZU Papercraft This is the 2CV AZU 250, the business / utility version of Citroen'sCitroen 2CV car, it has a widened rear compartment with a maximum payload of 250kg.

Citroen 2CV AZU Papercraft [Download]

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Roland TR909 Drum Machine Papercraft

Roland TR-909 Drum Machine Papercraft Latest papercraft from Retrotech, the Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer - an analog and digital sample-based subtractive drum machinedrum machine from the 1980s.

Special thanks to the lovely Marfisa and Anna for the tip, links, and welcoming greets.

Roland TR-909 Drum Machine Papercraft [Download]

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Understanding basic division

Denise has made a good post on the concept of division, which I heartily recommend. She deals with a study where Finnish researchers gave this problem about division and remainders to high school students and pre-service teachers:
  • We know that:

    498 ÷ 6 = 83.

    How could you use this relationship (without using long-division) to discover the answer to:

    491 ÷ 6 = ?

    [No calculators allowed!]

I really like the question. To solve it, you need to TRULY understand what DIVISION and remainders are all about!

Now, let's think about it. Have you ever seen a pattern in division and remainders, like the one below?

20 ÷ 4 = 5
21 ÷ 4 = 5 R1, or 5 1/4
22 ÷ 4 = 5 R2, or 5 2/4
23 ÷ 4 = 5 R3, or 5 3/4
24 ÷ 4 = 6
25 ÷ 4 = 6 R1, or 6 1/4
26 ÷ 4 = 6 R2, or 6 2/4
27 ÷ 4 = 6 R3, or 6 3/4
28 ÷ 4 = 7
29 ÷ 4 = 7 R1, or 7 1/4
30 ÷ 4 = 7 R2, or 7 2/4
31 ÷ 4 = 7 R3, or 7 3/4

Students need to see and do such patterns when they are first learning basic division.

The pattern shows that every fourth number is evenly divisible by 4, and the ones in between have remainders 1, 2, or 3 in order. If the answer is given as a mixed number, the remainder is the numerator.

Back to 498 ÷ 6 = 83. Since 498 is divisible by 6, so is the number just 6 less than 498, or 492. In fact, 492 ÷ 6 = 82, or in other words, the quotient is one less than 83.

This makes sense when thinking of division as, "How many times does it fit?" If 6 fits into 498 exactly 83 times, then it fits into 492 one less time, or 82 times.

Continuing, also 492 − 6 = 486 is divisible by 6, and this time 486 ÷ 6 = 81.

We can now build the pattern from 486 onward until we have 491 on our list:

486 ÷ 6 = 81
487 ÷ 6 = 81 R1 or 81 1/6
488 ÷ 6 = 81 R2 or 81 2/6
489 ÷ 6 = 81 R3 or 81 3/6
490 ÷ 6 = 81 R4 or 81 4/6
491 ÷ 6 = 81 R5 or 81 5/6
492 ÷ 6 = 82

So, 491 ÷ 6 = 81 R5 or 81 5/6. Problem solved.

Understanding basic division

Denise has made a good post on the concept of division, which I heartily recommend. She deals with a study where Finnish researchers gave this problem about division and remainders to high school students and pre-service teachers:
  • We know that:

    498 ÷ 6 = 83.

    How could you use this relationship (without using long-division) to discover the answer to:

    491 ÷ 6 = ?

    [No calculators allowed!]

I really like the question. To solve it, you need to TRULY understand what DIVISION and remainders are all about!

Now, let's think about it. Have you ever seen a pattern in division and remainders, like the one below?

20 ÷ 4 = 5
21 ÷ 4 = 5 R1, or 5 1/4
22 ÷ 4 = 5 R2, or 5 2/4
23 ÷ 4 = 5 R3, or 5 3/4
24 ÷ 4 = 6
25 ÷ 4 = 6 R1, or 6 1/4
26 ÷ 4 = 6 R2, or 6 2/4
27 ÷ 4 = 6 R3, or 6 3/4
28 ÷ 4 = 7
29 ÷ 4 = 7 R1, or 7 1/4
30 ÷ 4 = 7 R2, or 7 2/4
31 ÷ 4 = 7 R3, or 7 3/4

Students need to see and do such patterns when they are first learning basic division.

The pattern shows that every fourth number is evenly divisible by 4, and the ones in between have remainders 1, 2, or 3 in order. If the answer is given as a mixed number, the remainder is the numerator.

Back to 498 ÷ 6 = 83. Since 498 is divisible by 6, so is the number just 6 less than 498, or 492. In fact, 492 ÷ 6 = 82, or in other words, the quotient is one less than 83.

This makes sense when thinking of division as, "How many times does it fit?" If 6 fits into 498 exactly 83 times, then it fits into 492 one less time, or 82 times.

Continuing, also 492 − 6 = 486 is divisible by 6, and this time 486 ÷ 6 = 81.

We can now build the pattern from 486 onward until we have 491 on our list:

486 ÷ 6 = 81
487 ÷ 6 = 81 R1 or 81 1/6
488 ÷ 6 = 81 R2 or 81 2/6
489 ÷ 6 = 81 R3 or 81 3/6
490 ÷ 6 = 81 R4 or 81 4/6
491 ÷ 6 = 81 R5 or 81 5/6
492 ÷ 6 = 82

So, 491 ÷ 6 = 81 R5 or 81 5/6. Problem solved.

Lil Goon Paper Toy - #1 & #2

Two new Lil Goon paper toyspaper toys are out, illustrator Matthew Laznicka answers the call for artists with his zombie character and TDDK creates a paper toy version of himself ^^.

Lil Goon Paper Toy #1 [Download]
Lil Goon Paper Toy #2

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Gundam 00: Revive Revival

gundam 00 cosplay - revive revivalThe genetic twin of Anew Returner, Revive is an innovator who pilots the Gadessa. He joins the A-Laws and agrees to follow Kati Mannequin's battle strategies even though he was a special licence that allows him to act independently. He and Anew were suppose to steal the 00 Gundam and the 0 Raiser, but failed as Anew was in love with one of the Gundam Pilots, Lyle Dylandy.

Beautiful cosplay! The photgrapher behind this is Shiro Ang, and the model is Jingggg from Deviant Art! Thanks for sharing this!

photo collage: 4


I've been thinking about doing a top '100 Artists I Love' me for a while.  Not sure if I will still do this, but here's a very small introduction of what may or may not eventuate.

Photo of Jasper Johns taken in 1930 (top) with 'Target' 1958
Photo of Joan Miro taken in 1935 (bottom) with a detail of 'Birds of the Cave II' 1971.

Cultural Papercraft - Ondel Ondel

Ondel Ondel Papercraft Ondel-ondel is a type of performance done by Jakarta's (IndonesiaIndonesia) native ethnic Betawi people during certain celebrations.

It uses two dressed-up / oversized hollow dolls (representing one male and one female) with real people inside, they dance and prance around while wearing the doll suit.

Ondel-Ondel Papercraft [Download]

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Crayon Shin-chan Papercraft - Shinnosuke "Shin" Nohara

Crayon Shin-Chan Papercraft Papercraft tribute to the popular mangaka Yoshito Usui, a Cubee mod of Shinnosuke Nohara from the Crayon Shin-Chan mangamanga, designed by Fath Fauz of Printable Paper Art.

Yoshito Usui met an untimely death on September 11, 2009, he accidentally fell off a cliff while taking photos, he was 51 years old. RIP.

Crayon Shin-chan Papercraft - Shinnosuke Nohara [Download]

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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Earth Papercraft - Sony Assurance

Earth Papercraft Earth papercraft designed by Shinzi Katoh for SonySony Assurance Japan (high-quality insurance service), the papercraft is a reflection of their slogan, "Feel the Difference".

To get the goods, follow the link below and click on the green button below the mother & child bear photo.

Earth Papercraft - Sony Assurance [Download]

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Super Mario Papercraft - Birdo 2

Birdo Papercraft Icthus7 remodels his Birdo papercraft resulting in a more rounder, detailed, and accurate figurefigure.

Super Mario - Birdo Papercraft 2 [Download]

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Coca-Cola HappyMe Paper Toys

Coca-Cola HappyMe Paper Toy Some promotional papercrafts from Coca-ColaCoca-Cola Brazil, part of their "HappyMe" campaign.

Their site is Flash-intensive, so those of you with slow connections, please be patient and wait a wee bit for the whole site to load.

Here's what you need to do to get the goods: Follow the link below (after the pics), when the site is completely loaded you'll see a moving mascot in the middle - that would be the paper toy, look in the top-right side corner of the page and click on the only button there

Coca-Cola HappyMe Paper Toy

it will then open up a small windowed page, in that page there will be three pics/options, click the one in the middle to get the template.

Coca-Cola HappyMe Paper Toy

There's only one paper toy but it has lots of variations (clothing/costume). Refresh the site, then rinse and repeat the steps i've just mentioned to get all of them.

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Nest Pattern


on the mend...

...although i must say Mr Lurgy hasn't quite been booted out the door yet ~ he's certainly putting up a good fight, much to my annoyance!
...but rather than needing to sleep all day i have found a wee bit of energy for browsing a few sites and was even lucky enough to drop into etsy just in time for snagging a treasury spot :)

...last days of september ~ and the nights are drawing in fast...

...i also wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone for all your kind well wishes, they were and still are hugely appreciated! i shall drop in and visit you all very soon :)
...wishing you all well too...

emma
x

september birds






b  i  r  d  s
My bird explorations continue.
The process is interesting (to say the least).

Recipe for an eco bathroom

I decided to give you green recipes for cleaning your house. Once a month, you'll have new recipes to try!

For this month, one recipe. The bathroom is featured!

Scouring Powder:
  • 4 parts baking soda
  • 1 part borax

Rub with a damp sponge


To my friends from Quebec, I give you an address where you can buy borax:
The Regional Council Environmental Mauricie have a green products shop in Trois-Rivieres, where I buy all my green cleaning products for the home.

Here is the link for the shop: http://www.cre-mauricie.com/boutique.html


Next month, the bathroom is still featured! You will know how to clean the shower drain and the shower curtain in the green way! To stay informed, subscribe to my newsletter!

Eating Pumpkins!

This is how I like to celebrate fall...RECIPES!

Pumpkin Ginger Soup
Pumpkin Ginger Soup

32 ounces chicken broth
12 ounces mango nectar
1 15-ounce can pure pumpkin
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 T rice vinegar
1 1/2 T minced green onion
1 t grated fresh ginger
1/2 t grated orange rind
1/4 t red pepper flakes
1 clove minced garlic

Combine broth, pumpkin and mango nectar in large pot and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Combine about 1 cup of the pumpkin mixture with peanut butter and blend until smooth in a blender or food processor. Add mixture back to pot. Add vinegar and remaining ingredients. Simmer 5 minutes or until heated through.


Annie B pumpkin bread
Annie B's Pumpkin Bread

3 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 cup oil
1/2 t salt
1 t cinnamon
1 t nutmeg
2/3 cup water
1 15-ounce can pure pumpkin
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 t baking soda
1 cup chocolate chips

Mix ingredients in order with a wooden spoon. Pour into two greased and floured loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees until toothpick comes out clean, approximately 70 minutes.


AutumnPumpkinTureen
Autumn Pumpkin Tureen

1 4-pound pumpkin, washed & dried
2 T vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 slices white bread, toasted and crumbled
6 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded
2 ounces mozzarella, shredded
1 pint half-and-half
1 t salt
1/2 t pepper
1/2 t freshly ground nutmeg

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut 2" slice from top of pumpkin and reserve. Remove seeds and fibers. Blend oil and garlic, then rub mixture inside pumpkin and place in a large roasting pan. Alternate layers of toasted crumbs and cheese inside pumpkin. Combine half-and-half, salt, pepper and nutmeg, then pour over layers. Replace pumpkin top and bake for two hours, gently stirring after 1 1/2 hours. Be careful- the pumpkin will be very hot. Serve with french bread or corn chips.


BestPumpkinPie
The Best Pumpkin Pie

3/4 cup plus 2 T sugar
1 t ground cinnamon
1/2 t salt
1/2 t ground ginger
1/4 t ground cloves
1 15-ounce can pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 12-ounce can evaporated milk
1 9" unbaked pie shell

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine the sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves in a bowl and mix well. Set aside. Combine the pumpkin and eggs in a bowl and mix well. Add to the sugar mixture and mix well. Add the evaporated milk gradually, stir constantly. Pour into the pie shell. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees. Bake for another 35-40 minutes or until the pie tests done.

Recipes courtesy of TN Home & Farm Magazine/Fall 2009

Enjoy!
XOXO


DIY Day @ ASPTL

Monday, September 28, 2009

Noddertoys Papercraft - Kawaii for Truckers

Noddertoys Papercraft Do you remember the Kawaii for Truckers post? 3 cutesy critters that you fell in love with but it was a Japan-only thing ^^

Well, not anymore, 3EyedBear has it available for downloading on their site so get moving and follow the link below. It's called noddertoys btw.

Noddertoys Papercraft - Kawaii for Truckers [Download]

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Citroen 2CV Car Papercraft

Citroen 2CV Papercraft Agence Eureka has found another classic automobileautomobile, a Citroen 2CV papercraft released by Ingenia (mag) back in 1954, yes it's true, old papercraft is old ^^.

Citroen 2CV Car Papercraft [Download]

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NaniBird Paper Toy - Roar

NaniBird Roar Paper Toy NaniBird throws out a scary Roar!, custom paper toypaper toy designed by DMC.

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Pokemon Papercraft - Torterra

Torterra (aka Dodaitos) is a grass and ground type PokemonPokemon that is the pre-evolved form of the Grotle, it resembles a giant green tortoise but with spikes and a tree on its back.

Pokemon - Torterra Papercraft [Download]

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ReDead Papercraft 2 Halloween related stuff, the Legend of Zelda's nasty undeadundead creatures, ReDead papercraft #2 by Gollum999.

Legend of Zelda - ReDead Papercraft 2 [Download]

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Austin-Healey Sprite Car Papercraft

Austin-Healey Sprite Papercraft One of the most visible car papercrafts from Ichiyama's site has now been released, the Austin-Healey Sprite sports carsports car by the British Motor Corporation.

If you've been following Ichiyama's works you've probably seen this model many times, it's a 1/30th scale Austin-Healey Sprite papercraft and it comes with 7 colors for you to choose from.

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Rostock F2b Sanak MK.B Papercraft The Sky CrawlersThe Sky Crawlers is a light novel/anime film with tons of elaborate aerial dogfights performed by teenage fighter pilots called Kildren, they never age and so remain teenagers their entire lives.

Sky Crawlers - Sanka MK.B Papercraft [Download]

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Sunday, September 27, 2009

Relax Bear Papercraft - Halloween 2009 Pumpkin Costumes

Relax Bear Halloween 2009 Last year Relax Bear (Rilakkuma) and his friends dressed up as witches for Halloween, this year, they go gourdy with their Pumpkinhead costumescostumes ^^

Relax Bear Papercraft - Halloween 2009 [Download]

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Final Fantasy Papercraft - Moomba Doll

Moomba Doll Papercraft Moomba Doll papercraft based on Final Fantasy XFinal Fantasy X, it's one of several dolls that Lulu uses in her attacks.

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Bleach: Lilynette Gingerback

The young, female fracción of the Primera Espada, Coyote Starrk, Lilynette Gingerback is depicted as short-tempered and vocal, often showing emotions that Coyote does not. Coyote is the Espada that represents “Loneliness” but prefers to be surrounded by friends, even going to the point of pretending to be weak as weak ones don’t have to fight by themselves. It was through this grief that Lilynette was born.

She is also the one who holds Coyote’s power instead of a zanpakuto like the rest of the Espada. When they combine into Los Lobos, Lilynette is one of the guns Coyote wields.

It would be difficult to cosplay Lilynette in an actual convention, that’s for sure. So I guess there will only be private photo shoots for this cosplay. Nice job!