Archive for the ‘Giant Squid’ Category
Purple Stars Awarded July 26, 2010
July 27th, 2010
Here are today’s Purple Star awarded lenses!
Are you a Giant Squid with a great Purple Star deserving lens? Send it to us at purplestar@squidoo.com. Or nominate a worthy lens by another Giant Squid by sending the link to the same address. If you’d like your comments published please say so with your nomination.
Angelica
by Heather426
Angelica - I’ve always felt connected to angels since the first time I ever saw a picture of one in a church handbook as a child…and years ago I started collecting angel ornaments, a new one every Christmas. Then as time went on I started buying angel sculptu…
Save an Old Barn: Ideas, Resources and Funding
by Vallain
Save an Old Barn: Ideas, Resources and Funding
- Maybe it’s because I grew up on a farm in Kansas, but I hate to see a neglected barn. As I drive down the highway, I feel sad to see an old red barn sagging and with peeling paint. In some cases the paint is long gone. As the number of family farms…
Halloween Flower Costume Ideas
by Wordcustard
“If there ever is a definition of a cute costume, WordCustard has found the perfect cute costume for year-round events. These Halloween Flower Costume Ideas are great for Spring Parties, Summer Picnics and Halloween Fun. They are so adorable and so pretty. If you love dressing up little ones and precious pets, checkout WordCustard’s Halloween Lens. She has a lot of cute ideas for babies, young ladies and precious pets.” ~WindyWinters
Halloween Flower Costume Ideas
- What could be cuter than a Halloween flower costume? Dressing up as a flower can be one of the quickest and easiest Halloween costumes to make. Or you can make your flower costume more detailed and intricate. A Halloween flower costume also has the b…
Bach Magnificat
by VivaLaMusica
Bach Magnificat - Leipzig, in the early 18th Century, was Germany’s intellectual capital, a flourishing, prosperous, cosmopolitan city with an appreciation for the arts and the means to support them. In May 1723, the Leipzig town council appointed thirty-eight-year-ol…
Loss, Grief, and Bereavement
by comfortdoc
Just came across this excellent lens that I am stunned to see has not yet been credited with either a purple star or LOTD. So I am nominating it right now and sincerely hope it achieves them. ~Anonymous Squid
Loss, Grief and Bereavement - Loss is the disappearance of something cherished, often the death of a person, loss of a relationship, loss of a job or loss of health. Grief is the entire response–mind, body and spirit–to the loss. Bereavement is the often term used when the loss…
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Purple Stars Awarded July 23, 2010
July 24th, 2010
Games to Play on the Golf Course
by OneFootPutt
Games to play on the Golf Course - Sometimes golf gets a little repititive and boring, to make your next round of golf a little more interesting, these fun golf games will help even the most amateur golfer stay interested in the next 18 holes of golf. There are many types of games to…
Tea and Sandwiches
by IntuitiveHealer
I think this delicious lens is well deserving of a Purple Star!
Tea & Sandwiches - How to Plan the Menu My partner wants to build a house on the edge of her parent’s land (along a highway) and turn it into a tea sandwich shoppe. She hopes it will attract both hungry travelers and nostalgic seniors. I love the idea and thought it w…
10 Things to do in Grasmere
by Whitemoss
A marvelous tour of Grasmere with outstanding photos that make you feel as if you are there with the writer. Deserves a purple star.
10 things to do in Grasmere - Grasmere, home of William Wordsworth, is a small village in the heart of England’s Lake District. Thousands of visitors come to Grasmere every year from all over the world. They come because of William Wordsworth, to visit his homes, see the scenery…
The Anti Bento Lunch Box
by NanLT
The Anti-Bento Lunchbox by NanLT is a fabulous tongue-in-cheek lens that made me hoot with laughter, my daughter is not of lunchbox age yet but I just know that when she is I will have several well-intentioned attempts to do her a bento box and never find the time. A must-read for happily disorganised and time-pressed mums everywhere 
The Anti-Bento Lunch Box - I’ve been seeing Bento lunch boxes everywhere on the internet it seems. Even Squidoo has a Bento Box club! What’s a mum like me to do? My kid is lucky to have a lunch made for school each day, and I’m supposed to make it look like a piece of art?…
Hike to Blue Lake
by LotusPetalYoga
I would like to nominate the recently posted lens: Hike to Blue Lake by Lotus Petal Yoga for a Purple Star. This presentation seems to me to epitomize an ideal lens: it is both interesting and useful. It tells me what to expect on the hike i terms of terrain and difficulty, flowers, fish and geological features to look for on the hike and it offers great pictures that encourage the reader to go for it!!
Hike To Blue Lake - The hike to Blue Lake located in the Indian Peaks Wilderness area within the Arapahoe / Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado, vividly captures an idyllic alpine landscape, prolific wildflowers, tumbling waterfalls and intimate views of the area’s most…
Purple Stars Awarded July 22, 2010
July 23rd, 2010
Here is today’s batch of Purple Goodness!
Best Twilight Saga Eclipse Quotes
by Tandemonimom
Best Twilight Saga ‘Eclipse’ Quotations - In Eclipse, Bella and Edward reestablish their relationship while Bella tries to salvage her friendship with Jake. Carlisle agrees to convert Bella after graduation while Edward tries to stall her. Bella tries to seduce Edward and ends up engaged ins…
The Art of Hundertwasser
by meltedrachel
This is wonderful. I’d never heard of this artist and I am grateful to Rachel for showing his work off like this.
The Art of Hundertwasser - “A painter should act as an example against the consumer society. He should be an example of how to live in a wasteless society.” I first discovered the art of Hundertwasser when one of my fellow students designed a costume project with strong influ…
The Traveling Squid – A Mini Odyssey
by Greekgeek
GreekGeek has certainly DONE it again with a captivating tale for the traveling squid.
The Traveling Squid: A Mini-Odyssey. The Journal of the Traveling Squid Gets Lost. Ellen takes the traveling squid on such a fun journey that is like life, how it plays out.
Ellen also knew that with my personal challenges, at the moment, that this lens would bring a smile to my face and a big old attagirl to Ellen.
The Traveling Squid: A Mini-Odyssey. The Journal of the Traveling Squid Gets Lost. Ellen takes the traveling squid on such a fun journey that is like life, how it plays out.
Ellen also knew that with my personal challenges, at the moment, that this lens would bring a smile to my face and a big old attagirl to Ellen.
The Traveling Squid: A Mini-Odyssey - [7.18.10] The Journal of the Traveling Squid has been languishing with Greekgeek for almost two weeks — poor little Squid! So today I took the Journal of the Traveling Squid out for a ramble. Predictably, even with my trusty GPS and Prius (the old,…
How to Make Steampunk Jewelry
by AlteredKat
How to make STEAMPUNK jewelry - Wikipedia defines Steampunk as “a subgenre of fantasy and speculative fiction that came into prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. The term denotes works set in an era or world where steam power is still widely used-usually the 19th century, and o…
Summer Crafts for Kids
by Rewards4Life
Summer Crafts for Kids
- Hot Weather Fun! When boredom looms and the weather’s hot, get everyone involved in summer crafts for kids. Kids are always excited to be free from the school routine when they are let out for summer break, but it isn’t long until they start wonderin…
Purple Stars Awarded July 21, 2010
July 22nd, 2010
Here are the lenses that were awarded Purple Stars on July 21, 2010. The comments that accompanied the nominations appear here in italics. Please remember that if you want your comments identified you have to tell us.
Tame that Tongue!
by Kapalbility
The lens is very thought provoking and inspiring and I like the fact that the author uses personal experience and quotes from various religions to make his point.
And yes, you can quote me if the lens is awarded a PS ~ AJ2008
Tame That Tongue! - When can something that we can control all the time be actually wild, you say? All the time. Words do have power, especially when you’re talking to someone. You can conjure up negative thoughts, but you can actually make it bless someone if you just…
Grilling King Crab Legs and More
by Clouda9
The aroma of grilled King Crab Legs just oozes off this page as you read about Correen’s experience with Crab Legs. She also adds some recipes for sauces to dip them in after you’ve grilled them. Plus, as a bonus she included a recipe for Roasted Corn and Crab Chowder. This lens definitely looks like it is well deserving of one of those pretty purple stars.
Grilling King Crab Legs and More
- From langosta (clawless lobster) in Puerto Rico to fresh lobster when we lived in Maine I know my shellfish and I know how I like it. The first time I tried Alaskan King Crab the flavor experience was quite incredible. When crab is cooked correctly i…
Making Rag Dolls and Soft Toys from Scrap Fabrics
by 0ctavias0fferings
Just came across this lens from a giant 100 member. It is so well done that I think it could be worth a purple star.
Craft lenses like these are rare.
Craft lenses like these are rare.
Making Rag Dolls and Soft Toys from Scrap Fabrics - The lens photo is one of a number of dolls I’ve made using up scraps of material. Some were given away as presents, many were sold and I have more pictures of them to add as time goes on. But I want to get you started on toy making – it really…
Purple Stars Awarded July 19, 2010
July 20th, 2010
Here are today’s batch of fresh Purple Star award winning lenses. Some of the nominations came in with comments, some did not. Each is worthy of a visit from you. Enjoy!
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Cupcake Decorating Recipes
by Paperfacets
“Incredible edible squids!”
Cupcake Decorating Recipes
- Looking for ideas and techniques for decorating cupcakes? Take a look at these five ideas that can be used with any basic theme or image. Start with anything as simple as a clipart image and make amazing decorations such as: Birthday Balloons, Easter…
Angel Blessings- Sprinkled with Stardust
by Skiesgreen
Angel Blessings – Sprinkled with Stardust - There are many lenses that are superb in quality and powerful in their statements and which deserve a blessing. During my time as a Squid angel I have tried to get to most of them to leave a sprinkling of stardust and a little joy. To everyone whose…
Keyword Tips for Squidoo
by Sojourn
“I believe this is so well done, and so valuable for all of us that is deserves a purple star.”
Keyword Tips for Squidoo - It’s Time for Keywords! Keywords are the words that link your content to your visitors. They are the words people type into search engine search bars to come up with the information they need. Your selection of keywords can make or break your lens….
Casanova Cork Club
by QuippingQueen
Casanova Cork Club - This light-hearted lens is devoted to an obscure male bonding group and irreverent imbibing society better known as the “Casanova Cork Club”. Besides being devoted to wine, women and song in that order, it also offers a place of thoughtful reflectio…
Best Cosplays Ever
by milkcananime
Best Cosplays Ever - Cosplay, short for costume-roleplaying, is when individuals dress up in elaborate costumes and accessories, with a specific character or idea in mind. Cosplaying is not only limited to cartoons and animations, and extends to even J-rock. J-pop and vi…
Purple Stars Awarded July 18, 2010
July 19th, 2010
Here are the lenses that were awarded Purple Stars today along with the comments that came in with the nominations. Enjoy!
Tornadoes – Safety Tips and Tornado Videos by ThomasC
“Good advice and fascinating video footage.”
Tornadoes – Safety Tips and Tornado Videos - Tornado information that can help save your life. Below you will find tornado videos, information about the Fujita Pearson Tornado Scale used to rank a tornadoes strength and speed of the winds. Plus useful information for what you should do in case…
The Truth About Redheads by Susannaduffy
“A most intriguing look at the much maligned redhead.”
The Truth about Redheads - Redheads are relatively recent in evolutionary terms, only being with us for about 20,000 years but, in that short time, a whole body of superstition has built up around them. In Ireland if a traveler happens upon a woman with red hair, he must go b…
BP Deepwater Horizon Louisiana Oil Spill by DayBreak
“If you’re wanting to get the latest news on the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, this is the place to go.”
BP Deepwater Horizon Louisiana Oil Spill
- This page provides information about the Deepwater Horizon Louisiana Oil Spill. The oil rig that exploded and sank in the Gulf of Mexico was owned by Transocean Ltd. and leased by BP PLC. Early estimates suggested that the disaster was leaking arou…
Dermographism – The Skin Writing Allergy by Flynn_the_Cat
“A fascinating personal look at a most unusual and rare skin condition.”
Dermographism – The Skin Writing Allergy - Dermatographic urticaria or dermographism is a form of physical urticaria, usually due to underlying allergies. It’s is my peculiar honour to suffer from this rather interesting form of hives. Dermographism means “skin writing” and anyo…
How to Host an Ancient Roman Murder by Susannaduffy
“This just sounds like a lot of fun. And it even comes with recipes ideas for foods to serve for dinner.”
How to Host an Ancient Roman Murder - Hosting an Ancient Roman Murder is a fabulous, fun-filled way to entertain your friends with an event they will talk about for ages. You’ll also have an absolutely wonderful time yourself! How To Host A Murder is a murder mystery game designed to ke…
Purple Stars Awarded July 16, 2010
July 17th, 2010
My computer was acting a bit buggy tonight but I managed to get these two new Purple Star lenses posted for you.
The Ultimate Clean House Schedule
I figure this is always an issue for so many during these busy times, but in the summer months even more needed with so much going on. She has written a complete and comprehensive schedule to tackle these chores in a timely manner. ~SoyCandleLover-Maker
The Ultimate Clean House Schedule - Cleaning the house is a daunting task. I don’t care how many ‘labour-saving devices’ you have around the home, they don’t really save much in the way of your labour. To keep the monster mess under control, you have to be organised. I hated to wake u…
Team Cancer Warrior
Susan52 has created a new cancer lens. This one is beautifully done & I’d say more than purple star worthy!
Team Cancer Warrior!
- When I made my Cancer Warrior lens and announced my cancer diagnosis to the world, I had no idea how much support I would get from family, friends, and strangers from around the world! Prayer support poured in and I have no doubt that’s what pulled m…
Purple Stars Awarded July 15, 2010
July 16th, 2010
Here are the lenses that were awarded Purple Stars today, July 15, 2010.
The words in italics are from the notes that were sent in with the nomination. Enjoy!
I just found an excellent lens for learning to speak French. It has so many resources and is well constructed. Please consider it for a purple star. ~Bethd821
Learn French Easily! - So, you want to learn French? GREAT! This lens will teach you how you can learn French easily. Learning a new language effectively depends on variety. This lens will show you numerous ways to learn French. If you try them all and mix them up it won…
seeking help. It’s really well written from personal experience.
How To Remove Leeches From Your Pond Without Chemicals - How do you cure a leech infestation without killing all the plants and wildlife and starting all over? That is the question I faced recently. I have leeches in my garden pond. If there is one creature that totally grosses me out it has to be the leec…
Here’s a well done lens that should prove extremely helpful to Squids promoting their facebook fan pages:
Get More Fans on Facebook – Without Spending Money!
- Recently I reached a milestone number of fans on a relatively new Facebook fan page and was asked to share my secrets to get more fans on Facebook. So, I have pulled together all of my tricks and present them here. Truth be told, I really haven’t dis…
Our Newest Purple Star Lenses
July 16th, 2010
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My Top 10 Adjustments to New Zealand Life - Don’t get me wrong, I need to say right up front that we love our New Zealand life and are proud to now be citizens of this great land. However, there were a few things which took us by surprise at the beginning. Not the big things like learning to…
Sharks – The Jaws of the Sea – Endless Eaters - Fascinating critters, the sharks. From the little ones that are only 4 inches long as adults to the huge ones that reach almost 70 feet long as adults. From the docile bottom-dwelling crustacean eaters or open-ocean krill eaters to the one…
Twilight Eclipse Fire and Ice Cupcakes - Twilight cupcakes are my obsession at the moment – if, like me, you love both the wonder of Twilight AND the wonder of cupcake eating, then you might want to make some too! The Fire and Ice chapter in Eclipse is one of my favourite scenes in the who…
Abraham Bates Tower: Civil War Veteran
- Years ago, I read Andersonville by MacKinley Kantor and was appalled at the starvation and hardships that the prisoners endured there during the Civil War. Little did I know that my own great-great-grandfather was a prisoner there after being capture…
Desert Beauty
- The desert often invokes images of a vast expanse, a timeless space of beauty, wonder and longing. Many come to the desert to commune with a higher power or the forces of nature. Indeed, for much poetry about the desert was an allegory for a spiritua…
Purple Star Lenses July 9, 2010
July 10th, 2010
Featured Purple Star Lenses July 9, 2010
Today’s nominated lenses came with such nice notes but I wasn’t given permission to share the names of the lensmasters who wrote them. I’ve decided to share these notes anonymously so that you (and the lensmaster who created the lens) can read them. The words written in italics below are the warm words of some of our community leaders who took the time to not only nominate a terrific lens for a purple star but also to write telling Bonnie and I why they chose it. Enjoy!
How to Introduce Your Cats to Each Other
“How to Introduce Your Cats to Each Other by Flynn the Cat is not only full of great advice and tips, the artwork is breathtaking so I hope you will agree with me and award it a Purple Star.”
How To Introduce Your Cats To Each Other
- If you’ve bought or adopted a new kitten, moved into a house with an existing cat, or taken in a cat from elsewhere, you may be worrying about how to introduce them to each other without too many fights, lasting rivalry, jealousy, terrifying one into…
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