This is where you can find my lenses in one place and browse to see which one you want to visit first, then think about where to go next... Let me know what you think of them - suggestions are always welcome in the Guest Book.
I am also deeply honoured - and very proud - to be a Squid Angel. For those of you who don't know what we do, scroll down and you'll find out!
You will also find out the answer to the eternal question - why I am known as flaminglacer! You can also visit my blog to find out more about the life and times of a Net Wanderer, Online Marketer and Grumpy Old Woman!
My Newest Lenses
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The Golden Compass
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The story of Lyra and her quest to prevent freedom of choice being stolen from mankind brings together all the elements of an adventure, a quest of epic proportions with true friendship at its heart
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Squidoo - The Best Website Ever!
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Squidoo is, to my mind the best website on the net. Why? More reasons than I can think of - so this lens will always be a work in progress. There is so much to enjoy and admire. The whole principle behind Squidoo is one of the...
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Healthy Eating Recipes
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Healthy Eating Recipes always used to be boring - they had a reputation for being tasteless, stodgy and quite frankly, not very nice. I still have bitter memories of Buckwheat filled cannelloni served with an Apricot Dressing - it was vile! But times...
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Golf Tournament Gifts
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Golfers are no exception to the rule that you want to remember a special event - and what better way is there than a special Golf Tournament Gift to remind them of that wonderful day when they won for the first time! Why should you give people a gift...
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Sharing Good Wines
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I have always loved good wine - it touches so many emotions and senses that it would be cruel to deprive yourself! One of the greatest pleasures for me is to share a bottle (or two) with good friends. That is what this lens is about, shar...
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The Traveling Wilburys
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The Traveling Wilburys is a band formed by the sons of Charles Truscott Wilbury Snr (though they were half-brothers, Mothers somehow never got mentioned!) along with their Sidebury Cousins. Who was the mysterious Charles T Wilbury - "Some...
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How To Squidoo
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How To Squidoo is becoming one of the hottest topics in the world of Web 2.0. This lens is all about providing you with the tools to make the most out of Squidoo, whether you want to use it as a money making tool for yourself or your favourite...
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Quilting Questions Answered - The Basics of Quilting, Patterns, Frames, Machines and Books
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Quilting and Patchwork using fabric, wadding, thread and not a little love is both an Art and a Craft which has delighted mankind for millenia as well as keeping us warm and cosy. We Quilters browse our books, search out patterns, source supplies, vi...
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Custom T Design - and More....
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The perfect T Shirt design is the one you create for yourself and that is exactly what you can do with Custom T Design. There's a great range of T Shirts, Sweatshirts, Sportswear - and more - for everyone. If you are looking for high quality clothing...
My Groups
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Health and Wellbeing Headquarters
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Health and Wellbeing This group is to gather together lenses that help you improve your general health and wellbeing as well as giving lots of information about health related matters. If your lens fits into that description, then why not join ou...
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Crafts and Hobbies Headquarters
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This groups is for Lensmasters with an interest in Crafts and Crafting. If you want to share your hobbies or just show off what you've made this is the group for you. My own craft skills are mainly thread (especially Lace Making), fabric or paper b...
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Make Money Online Headquarters
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Want to make an income online? Got a hot business idea? Want to share your skills? Got some good information? Got some hints and tips to pass on? Want to learn how to create an online income? This is the group for you... As a bonus I...
flaminglacer's blog
The Musings and Mutterings of a Net Wanderer, Online Marketer and Grumpy Old Woman! Keep up with my blog - you never know what you might find
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Flaming Lacer's Lenses - and Why I've Got That Name!
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This is where you can find my lenses in one place and browse to see which one you want to visit first, then think about where to go next... Let me know what you think of them - suggestions are always welcome in the Guest Book. I am also deeply ho...
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Quilting With Friends
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Among my many hobbies, passions, obsessions - call them what you will - is Quilting. I love Monday afternoons because that's when I go to my Quilting Group and we sit together, sew and natter about this that and nothing much at all. Then...
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Thanksgiving Party Games
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Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate all the good things in our lives. For me, the two things I am most thankful for are family and friends. When we get together for family celebrations and parties I love playing games. There a...
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$7 Offers - Can You Resist a Bargain ... That Makes Money?
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The $7 Secret Report has created a whole new way of marketing ebooks - harnessing the power of affiliate marketing to bring you a huge range of information products at an affordable price. Now Jonathan Leger has taken his work with that report...
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Make Money Online
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There are many and varied ways of making money on line - this lens is here to give you some ideas and pointers - it will be ever changing as we come across anything good that we think worthy of your attention. LensRoll us or make it a Favourite...
So Why flaminglacer......
The combination of the bright sun and the magnifying glass had caused a fire on my pillow. Happily the Lace wasn't damaged though the pillow has a large melted patch. In the interests of preventing anyone else from following my daft example I told my tale to the members of Arachne (an internet lacemakers chat group - www.arachne.com ) who, once they had finished giggling, christened me 'Flaming Lacer' and the name has stuck and over the years has become my byline. It has two advantages - I never forget to cover my magnifying glass and most important, it gives me (and you, with my blessing) the opportunity to laugh at myself for being such an idiot and if you can't laugh at yourself.......
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Hallowe'en Games
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Ghoulies and Ghosties and THINGS that go bump in the night! What do you do when you get home with all those goodies from your Trick or Treat expedition - time to play some games while you munch on all that loot.......and where do you find games...
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How To Squidoo -Tip of The Week
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What's going to happen to the old Tips of the Week came the plaintive cry! So a new home had to be found and this is it. This is where the step by step guides from How To Squidoo come when they have done their tour of duty. You can...
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The Silver Lining to Every Squidoo Cloud and Tag
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You've created a wonderful lens with lots of wonderful information - now you need to get people to look at it. This was the dilemma I was faced with when I created my first lens, SquidU told me there were all sorts of great things out there - g...
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The Marketing Mavens and The Thirty Day Challenge
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This lens is to showcase the work of The Marketing Mavens. We started off as a group of disparate souls working on the Thirty Day Challenge as Team Thousand Chances - if you don't know about the Thirty Day Challenge, read on and all will become...
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How to Avoid Information Indigestion
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It is so easy to get 'Information Indigestion' by hitting the Search button! What we aim to do is provide you with a resource that distills information gathered from across the internet into manageable chunks. www.flaminglacer.com...
Squid Angel Blessings - What Do I Look For?
If you want a Squid Angel's Blessing - this is a good place to start....
Squid Angels came into being in 2007 as the result of some discussions at Squid HQ on how to reward quality lenses. Twelve Angels were appointed and I had the great honour to be one of the first. The job of the Angels is to fly around Squidoo looking at lenses and when they find something outstanding they give it our blessing. So what's a blessing you might ask, and why would I want one anyway - well it gets you a lensrank boost, and the more Angels that bless your lens the bigger the boost! It's like a Gold Star for your lens. But Spammers beware - Angels can also 'ding' lenses and that has the opposite effect.How do you get a blessing? Well, you can go to The Angels Forum or to The Squid Angel Group and post a request. Angels look at a lot of lenses every day so you might find an Angel has been by anyway! You'll find what the Angels look for in a lens there as well.
If you want a blessing check out my top ten list of do's and don'ts - it will give you an idea of what Angels look for. I've retired now - but the principles apply just the same...
1 - Proper titles given to the modules - default titles are just plain lazy in my opinion. If you don't care enough about a subject to give the modules a proper introduction, then leave it alone!
2 - Lensmaster Bio - I do like to see something in here, even if it is a general bio for all your lenses, it gives me a feel for the person and how/why they are dealing with the subject. I prefer to see an image (not necessarily a photo) because it makes the lens look more cared for. A specific bio for that lens gets extra points as it is indicative of the Lensmasters interest in the topic.
3 - The Introduction should be just that - short, sharp and to the point. I don't like to see all / most of the lens content in here and I particularly don't like to see it all in bold. It is hard on the eyes and aesthetically unpleasant.
4 - A good variety of modules which are suitable to the subject. Interactivity via Polls, Plexos, You Tube etc is always a plus - where it is appropriate. Sometimes I feel modules have been put there just because the Lensmaster thinks it's a must have and it doesn't add to the lens.
5 - Appropriate images - they help break up large blocks of text and make the lens more attractive visually but again, only if appropriate.
6 - Good grammar, punctuation, spelling are an absolute must - no need for a reason here!
7 - A good flow to the lens, a logical progression of information and content. Monetised modules should be appropriately placed so that they follow the natural rhythm of the lens.
8 - Length of lens - I don't have an issue with long lenses (I have a tendency that way myself!) but I don't like encyclopedic lenses. If you have that much content - split it! Viewers lose interest after a while.
9 - Visually attractive - spending a little time to make sure your modules are properly formatted and look good is always worth it, viewers prefer it and will spend time browsing a lens that is pleasing and easy on the eye. Technical wizardry is not necessary - it doesn't win or lose 'points' and should only be used if it adds to the lens.
10 - Most important with all the bells and whistles you can muster is CONTENT. Good content is the most important thing of all. I try never to judge the subject - that is not the role of an Angel in my view. If I read a lens and feel at the end of it I have knowledge that I did not have before, or that my knowledge has been enhanced (even just by being presented well) then it is a good lens. If I have been entertained as well, so much the better.
Flaming Lacer's Lenses
Which One Do You Like Best
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How To Squidoo
10 points
Sharing Good Wines
7 points
Make Money Online
3 points
Quilting With Friends
3 points
How to Avoid Information Indigestion
3 points
Quilting Questions Answered
2 points
The Traveling Wilburys
2 points
Custom T Design - and More....
1 point
Thanksgiving Party Games
1 point
Halloween Games
1 point
The Golden Compass
1 point
Crafts and Hobbies Group HQ
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Squidoo - The Best Website Ever!
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Health and Wellbeing Headquarters
Health and Wellbeing This group is to gather toget more...0 points
Healthy Eating Recipes
Healthy Eating Recipes always used to be boring - more...0 points
Golf Tournament Gifts
Golfers are no exception to the rule that you want more...0 points
Tell me what you think about my lenses - what else would you like to see
What do you like? What do you dislike? Let me know....
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hmsweaver
What a great story about your name! That is perfect! Posted June 30, 2008 |
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zzapper
Flaming Good Lens Posted June 07, 2008 |
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Susan52
I love the story about how you got your name! I'm lensrolling this to my lensography. I also really, really like your list of what you look for in a good lens. Every lensmaster needs to read lists like this. You certainly addressed a few of my pet peeves. Posted April 05, 2008 |
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the-secret
I love Angels and I'm looking forward to receiving your blessings on my lens! Posted April 02, 2008 |
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fiddleheads
Great lens, I've given a a rating of 5! Posted March 14, 2008 |
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