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Giving Da'wah in Spanish

musamills — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:14:39 +0000

Assalamu Alaikum,

I recently started a class on Tawheed in Spanish for Muslims. My Spanish is not as up to mark as it used to be but Alhamdu lillah the people got the message of Tawheed. In any case I realize I have to write down everything I want say for the other classes inshallah ta'ala! But all in all it was good. The classes are on Paltalk between 11 and 11:30 Trinidad time. Tomorrow I am going to do something small about folowing the Sunnah by Shaikh Al Albani. And then the other weeks the Three Fundamental Principles, the four rules and then what is compulsory on the Muslim in terms of belief. And that will take place for four days Monday-Thursday. Inshallah I will also try to add a some sections in Spanish on this blog itself so that Spanish speakers can benefit inshallah. Ask Allah to make it easy to give da'wah in that language Ameen.

classes

simon7892 — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:26:56 +0000

the classes is getting harder and harder everyday. Especially my Com 1004 homework because it seems as if for that class I have like essays everyday. I have absolutely no idea how I'm supposed to do in that class. It seems as if I have just been slacking off lately. I don't think that I will get a good gpa this quarter. I haven't done a single assignment in my library class. I just feel as if Im not doing good in my classes. Hopefully, this would change as the quarter goes on or else I won't pass my classes. I hate that Im getting a lot of assignments and it feels as if the assignments keep on piling.

More cards!

Dianne — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:35:49 +0000

Here are a few more cards from my Birthday Stamp-A-Stack! I struggle with finding suitable card designs for men, so I included a design that was masculine by nature:

Stamps: Lovely As A Tree, Weathered BG, It's Your Birthday
Ink: Really Rust, Chocolate Chip
Paper: Really Rust, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Kraft
Accessories: Sponge Daubers, Misc. brads, Ticket Corner Punch

I used the sponge daubers to pick up a little of the Really Rust and Chocolate Chip ink and very lightly tapped it all over the tree branches. I think it turned out great!

Here is a cute kid birthday card. Cased from a card by kandicejo on SCS. You can see her card here.

Stamps: Wild About You, Sanded, Phrases For A Friend
Ink: Wild Wasabi, Brilliant Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Basic Black, Whisper White
Accessories: Spiral Punch

I am all about making clean and simple designs. I see *gorgeous* cards that are incredibly intricate on SCS all the time. I appreciate how beautiful they are. I just know that I don't have the time or the patience to sit down and make a card like that on a regular basis. Plus, I just got a Cricut Expression and as soon as this semester is over, I'm actually going to take it out of the box. That's right.... I've had a new toy in my possession for two weeks and it is STILL in the box! I have big plans for that baby, though. I'm going to be going to my local Lowe's store and buying some of that repositionable vinyl cling that is all the rage on the Cricut message board. I'm going to make all kinds of cool things!!!!

If you have a Cricut or an Expression and you have a favorite tip, trick, or piece of advice, I'd love to hear it! I plan to share lots of cool projects as soon as I get the hang of that baby. Soon.......

Sweet students!

panthea — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:31:13 +0000

Wednesday, in the class:

The students are talking and talking, making noise, making incredible sounds… I just say:

-" Are you in the zoo or in the class?"

Answer:" Teacher! Welcome to the zoo!"

-"…??!!..."

*********

"How many the watch?!?! " one of the students ask!

She wanted to ask so simply: "what time is it?!"

:-)

Classes

musamills — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:55:57 +0000

Charlieville Masjid on Saturdays: Asr-Maghrib Seerah

Maghrib-Isha: Ad Duruus Al Muhimmah.

Ibaadur Rahmaan (San Juan) : Fiqh from Shu'bah book 2:Wuduu,Ghusl,Tayammum, Salaat, Janaza, Hajj

Sundays From 5:00 p.m - Maghrib.

Valentine Stamp Camp Projects!

Dianne — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:08:33 +0000

Whew! I'm on a roll! I have finished designing the projects for my Valentine Stamp Camp that will be held at my house on February 2nd. If you are interested in registering for the class, please email me or check out my Stampin' Up! website for more details!

This one is my favorite:

Stamps: One Of A Kind, Boho Backgrounds
Paper: Berry Bliss, Pretty In Pink, Whisper White
Ink: Pretty In Pink
Accessories: Scallop Punch, 1 3/8 Circle Punch, cello bag, Pretty In Pink taffeta ribbon

These are the 3 projects:

You can find pictures of the 3 cards we'll be making on the previous post!

Cards for Valentine Stamp Camp

Dianne — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 02:25:16 +0000

I've been stamping!!! I am waiting for my man in brown to bring me MORE new catalog goodies, but I was able to get the cards designed for my Valentine Stamp Camp:

Stamps: Forever In My Heart, Warm Words, Holidays & Wishes
Paper: Designer Prints Groovy Guava, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Groovy Guava, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Groovy Guava Double Stitched Ribbon, Dimensionals

Stamps: Priceless, Holidays & Wishes
Paper: Whisper White, Pretty In Pink, Purely Pomegranate
Ink: Pretty In Pink, Purely Pomegranate
Accessories: Purely Pomegranate Double Stitched Ribbon, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8 Circle Punch, Dimensionals

Stamps: Define Your Life, Jumbo Outline Alpha, Forever In My Heart
Paper: Whisper White, Pretty In Pink, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Pretty In Pink, Timber Brown StazOn
Accessories: Pretty In Pink Taffeta Ribbon, Aqua Painters

I will be posting the three Valentine projects we'll be making probably this weekend. The man in brown isn't going to be bringing my new goodies until Wednesday or Thursday.

If you are interested in signing up for this class, please email me. For more details, check out my new Stampin' Up! Demonstrator website here.

More Holiday S-A-S Designs!

Dianne — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:30:29 +0000

Stamps: Season of Joy, Many Merry Messages
Ink: Purely Pomegranate, Wild Wasabi
Paper: Purely Pomegranate, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White
Accessories: Marvy punches, Double Stitched Ribbon in Wild Wasabi

Stamps: Season of Joy, Many Merry Messages, Weathered Background
Ink: Soft Sky, Basic Gray
Paper: Soft Sky, Basic Gray, Whisper White
Accessories: 1 3/8 circle punch, 1 1/4 circle punch, scallop circle punch

I've been working on these designs for what seems like forever! I still have one that I am not entirely happy with, but my SAS is this Saturday and I really need to get prepping. The one I'm not happy with is on another post. I'm hoping to have a chance to come up with a substitute for it because I'm just not feeling it. The Season of Joy stamp set is *so* versatile! I am so glad I decided to get it out of the Holiday Mini! I'm also loving the soft sky/basic gray color combo!

M.I.A.

Chris — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 20:42:52 +0000

Wow!!! August 10th since the last post. Well, I never have been much of a diary keeper and what with polytech been mega busy and working night shift been an N.S.T. (Nocturnal Space Technician - or shelf filler at the super market).

This semester has been a mixed bag for me. The projects themselves have been pretty decent but I've just found it difficult to muster any kind enthusiasm for them. I'll post about them individually...at some point.

Right! To the Batcave!!

Chris.

Holiday Stamp-A-Stack!

Dianne — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 18:42:59 +0000

I'm working hard at designing the cards for the upcoming SAS. I thought maybe you'd like to see the cards you'll be making at this event. If you have not signed up yet, it's not too late! Contact me if you'd like to sign up to attend this event OR if you'd like to purchase a SAS kit to be mailed to you!

The first card we will be making is so pretty! I wish I could take credit for the design. I saw this on Split Coast Stampers and knew it would make a great SAS card. The SCSer who designed it is Becky (beccabatgirl) and she was kind enough to allow me to use this design. You can see her card here. Thank you, Becky, for the awesome design and for allowing me to use it!

Stamps: The Snowflake Spot
Ink: Soft Sky, Blue Bayou, White Craft
Paper: Soft Sky, Blue Bayou, Whisper White
Accessories: Soft Sky Double Stitch Ribbon, white embossing powder

Soft Sky was sponged on the embossed snowflake image. It is a really pretty card!

Another card design for the Holiday SAS:

Stamps: Season Of Joy, Weathered Background
Ink: Wild Wasabi, Pretty In Pink
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Pretty In Pink, Purely Pomegranate, Whisper White
Accessories: Purely Pomegranate Double Stitched Ribbon

Ramadan Classes in UWI

musamills — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 04:00:37 +0000

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Time: Thursdays During Ramadaan 3:15- 4:30 (inshallah):

Book: Sections in Fasting, Zakaat and Taraweeh by:

Shaikh Muhammad Ibn Salih Al Uthaimeen (translated by Musa Millington)

Location: Either JFK Lecture Theatre or JFK Auditorium.

Hongzhi Gao

Chris — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 23:48:57 +0000

Last week we ha d a guest lecturer called Hongzhi Gao. He specializes in marketing and can currently be found haunting the campus of Otago University. He came into our Graphic Design class where we have just started a brief for a redesign on a brand of chocolate. Hongzhi came in talk to us about Culture Design and Marketing. His powerpoint and lecture was very informative and he was funny to boot. Overall an excellent guest speaker.

Chris.