you are very welcome glad you could use some of them Delma ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sherri Crum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 4:38 PM Subject: [RecipesAndMore] Re: Tons Of Crafts
> > Hi Delma, > > Thanks for sharing these. I copied a few of them out. > > It is a lot of work putting lists together like this--thanks for all > your effort. > > Sherri > > On 11/9/06, delma bliss <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> Soap Making >> with Bobby Pearce >> >> STEP 1: SLICE A 5 LB. BAR OF SOAP INTO CUBES. >> The soap can be purchased at local craft stores. The soap used >> on Craft Corner was purchased from www.Yaley.com <http://www.Yaley.com> >> >> STEP 2: PUT CUBED SLICES INTO A DOUBLE BOILER TIL SOAP LIQUIFIES. >> You can also liquefy the soap in a microwave oven. >> >> STEP 3: ADD COLORING (PURCHASED AT CRAFT STORES) >> Remember to start with only a drop or two of coloring & because >> you can always add to the color & but you can't take away. >> The best way to add color is allowing it to drop off a coffee stirrer >> so you truly don't use too much. Too much color can create a dull dark >> color. >> >> STEP 4: ADD SOAP SCENT (PURCHASED AT CRAFT STORES) >> ADD MORE THAN YOU THINK YOU NEED, CAUSE IT WILL >> LOSE SOME OF ITS SCENT IN THE PROCESS. >> >> STEP 5: POUR SOAP INTO MOLDS WITH A TURKEY BASTER >> (MOLDS SHOULD BE LIGHTLY COATED WITH VEGETABLE OIL). >> Molds can be purchased at craft stores&or you can use fancy ice cube >> trays. >> >> STEP 6: IN LARGER MOLDS YOU CAN ADD POTPOURRI >> AND LAVENDER SEEDS. >> If you don't color your soap you can put toys inside the clear soap. >> >> STEP 7: LET SOAPS SET IN REFRIGERATOR >> (BEST IF CURED AFTER 48 HOURS). >> >> Additional tip: Package your soaps in baskets & add hand towels >> Great gift idea! >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> Cinnamon Ornaments >> >> Ingredients: >> Sugar free applesauce (no sugar added, not one with Equal!) >> Cinnamon powder (I buy in bulk at Sam's Club) >> >> Cookie cutters >> either toothpick or small awl for making holes to hang >> cookie sheet >> Large mixing bowl >> Rolling pin >> >> acrylic paint to decorate >> narrow ribbon for hanging >> >> Directions: Pour cinnamon (I start with 1 to 2 cups) in large bowl. Add a >> spoonful at a time applesauce mixing first with spoon then with hands. >> Make >> a dough that is somewhat stiff, but soft enough to be rolled out, about >> like >> a sugar cookie dough at time of rolling. When dough is ready, sprinkle >> some >> cinnamon on work surface, put dough on this surface, then roll out to >> about >> 1/4 inch thickness. They will shrink slightly as you bake, and you don't >> want them so thin they tend to crack, but you don't want them so thick >> they >> take forever to bake either! Cut as desired with cookie cutters. If you >> plan >> to hang as ornaments, make a hole big enough to put ribbon through near >> top, >> but not too close to top, so it does not tear out. Bake on cookie sheet >> at >> about 200 to 250 degrees for as long as it takes for it to be hard. You >> do >> not want to get it so hot it changes color, just dries to hardness. I >> have >> used my dehydrator, but oven works well, too. This could be a 2 day >> project >> with children. One day mix, roll, and bake. Next day, paint and put >> ribbon >> through. >> When cool, you can decorate with acrylic paints, but do not coat >> completely >> so the heavenly scent can come through. That is same reason you do not >> want >> to spray with a sealer coat. If left unpainted on back, you can sand >> them >> once a year lightly to revive scent. I have saved some for over 10 years >> now >> in a flat box between Christmas's and they are still so pretty. >> These could be made in hearts shapes too for a rustic heart tree branch >> for >> Valentine's Day. >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> Chocolate Coffee Spoons >> >> List of supplies: Heavy plastic spoons >> White chocolate >> Milk chocolate >> Chocolate sprinkles or colored sugar \{if desired\}. >> >> If desired you may flavor your chocolate with >> {wiltons candy extracts} >> they have a variety of flavors. >> In the microwave, melt half of the white chocolate in one bowl. >> Melt half of the milk chocolate in another bowl. >> (Of course, you can melt chocolates on the stove top, too.) >> Dip half of your spoons in white chocolate >> & the other half in milk chocolate. >> Dip them as far as the base of the spoon's bowl. >> Place them on waxed paper & let them set completely. >> When the chocolate on the spoons is set, >> melt the remaining white & milk chocolate in separate bowls as before. >> Dip the white chocolate spoons in milk chocolate >> & dip the milk chocolate spoons in white chocolate. >> Dip them only half way up the bowl of the spoon >> to create a layered effect. >> Place them back on the waxed paper to begin setting. >> Let chocolate set only partially (about 5 minutes). >> Then, gently dip the tips of the spoons >> in chocolate sprinkles >> or colored sugar. >> These spoons, wrapped in cello wrap & tied with ribbon >> make wonderful stocking stuffers. >> You can add instructions to your gift card >> (Stir me into your coffee). >> Note: these also make great gifts >> to place in a basket along with a favorite coffee >> or hot cocoa. >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> GOURMET REINDEER POOP >> >> 1/2 cup butter >> 2 cups sugar >> 1/2 cups milk >> 2 tsp. cocoa >> 1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky) >> 3 cups oatmeal (NOT instant) >> 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) >> >> Mix butter, sugar, milk and cocoa together in a large saucepan. Bring to >> a >> boil, stirring constantly, and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and >> stir >> in remaining ingredients. Drop by teaspoon full (larger or smaller, as >> desired) onto wax paper and let harden (these will set up in about 30-60 >> minutes). These will keep for several days without refrigerating, up >> to 2 >> weeks refrigerated, and 2-3 months frozen. >> This stuff is DELICIOUS!!!! >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> >> Potpourri Pie! >> >> SUPPLIES: >> 1 cup salt >> 2 cups flour >> water (as needed to form dough) >> rolling pin >> 9" inch pie plate >> lattice cutter/cookie cutters >> pine needles >> cinnamon sticks >> pine potpourri >> scented pine oil >> tan acrylic paint >> sponge brush >> glue gun >> >> STEP 1: Mix 1 cup salt with 2 cups of flour and waterforming >> salt dough. >> STEP 2: Roll dough with rolling pin (as if making a pie). >> STEP 3: Trace pie plate on dough---put dough in bottom of pie >> plate. >> STEP 4: With remaining dough make pie top\'f3with lattice cuts..or >> small cookie cutters. Put top on foil. >> STEP 5: Bake pie dough bottom and top in oven on low heat for >> 1 - 2 hours or until hard. >> STEP 6: Scrape pine needles off Christmas tree branch, scrape >> cinnamon off cinnamon sticks, add cranberries, pine potpourri, scented >> oil to bottom of pie plate (enough to fill pie). >> STEP 7: Paint pie top with tan acrylic paint\'f3achieving pie color. >> STEP 8: glue gun pie top and bottom together. You've created your >> pie! Add potpourri periodically to freshen scent. >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> jelly jar scents: >> >> 4 pkgs of knox gelatin >> 2 cups of liquid concentrate potpourri ( florasense brand was >> recommended, >> found it at walmart ) >> Heat 1 cup of liquid to boiling and pour in all 4 pkgs of knox gelatin >> and >> stir until dissolved. Then pour other cup of liquid in and refrigerate >> for >> 2 >> hours. Cover with saran wrap until ready to use. They freshen the air >> like >> renuzit's. >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> TRIVET MIX (HOT PAD FILLER) >> >> 6 cups Coriander-Whole (Spices)....... 13-3/4 oz >> 2 cups Cellulose Fiber Fixative............ 8 oz >> 2 cups Cinnamon Chips - Small cut...... 6-1/2 oz >> 1 cup Allspice (Jamaican) Whole........ 3-1/4 oz >> 1 cup Cloves - Whole................... 3-1/4 oz >> 1 cup Ginger Root Pieces................... 4 oz >> OIL: Cinnamon or Cider Spice >> >> Cloth Trivet (Hot-pad) filled with above mixture >> releases wonderful Spicy Aromas when a hot tea >> kettle or pan is placed upon it. A unique gift! >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> Chocolate Fudge Soap >> >> 3 ounces white, unscented soap-shredded >> 1/3 cup water >> 2 teaspoons dry, powdered baking chocolate I used cocoa >> 30 drops chocolate fragrance oil >> >> Shred soap with a cheese grater or food processor and set aside. Heat >> water over medium heat until boiling and stir in shredded soap. Stir >> until soap becomes a sticky mass and remove from heat. Stir in cocoa >> and oil until well blended. >> Pack soap into a soap mold and let set for 6 hours >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> FLUBBER RECIPE >> >> Flubber can be stretched. You can write on it with a magic marker. You >> can >> make shapes out of it with cookie cutters or stencils. It's >> a GREAT way to keep kids occupied! >> >> 1 1/2 cups water with food coloring >> 1 cup warm water divided into thirds >> 2 cups Elmer's\'ae Glue >> 3 teaspoons Borax\'ae >> Step 1: In large bowl combine 2 cups glue and 1 1/2 cups water. >> Step 2: Into 3 separate cups, mix 1/3 cup warm water and 1 teaspoon >> Borax\'ae. Stir until dissolved. >> Step 3: Add one of the small cups containing water/Borax\'ae solution >> into >> the large bowl of glue/water solution. There will be an >> immediate reaction. >> Step 4: Quickly gather up the resulting "goop". Remove it and knead it. >> When >> you set it down, there will be a little liquid around it. >> Additional kneading makes it more workable. >> Step 5: Add the second cup of water/Borax\'ae solution and repeat the >> procedure above. Add the third cup of solution and repeat. There >> may be some remaining mixture after you remove the amount of Flubber. >> Just >> discard it. >> Store Flubber in an airtight container or a zip lock bag. It should last >> at >> least 2 weeks. >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> AROMATHERAPY >> Revitalizing >> 10ml diluted lavender oil >> 2 drops pure grapefruit essential oil >> 1 drop pure rosemary essential oil >> >> Relaxing >> 10 ml diluted lavender oil >> 3 drops pure marjoram essential oil >> >> FIRST AID FOR BRUISES >> Gently smooth 1 drop pure lavender essential oil >> over the bruise >> then smooth on a small amount of diluted lavender oil on top. >> Repeat twice a day. >> >> HEADACHE HEALER >> Add 2 drops pure lavender essential oil to 5 drops diluted lavender oil. >> Smooth a tiny amount around the neck, temples and hairline. >> >> BATH BLEND FOR TANTRUMS >> Drop 2.5ml diluted lavender oil and 1 drop pure camomile essential oil >> into >> a full bath >> >> REFRESHING BURNER BLEND >> Filling your home with subtle aromas is best done using a burner. This >> recipe should wake up your senses. To energize a tired body or mind, fill >> the >> small bowl of the burner with water. Then add: >> >> 5 drops pure lavender essential oil >> 2 drops pure lemon essential oil >> 1 drop pure grapefruit essential oil >> >> Light a night light candle under hte bowl to heat up the oils. Never >> leave >> unattended and top up with water regularly so the bowl does not run dry. >> >> AFTER SUN SPRAY >> Keep this spray in an atomizer in the fridge and use it when the skin >> needs >> cooling down. >> 250ml still spring water >> 20 drops pure lavender essential oil >> Shake well before spraying onto the skin >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> BATH BOMBS >> >> 1 part citric acid (available at drug stores as a white powder) >> 3 parts baking soda >> >> mix the above in a bowl. fill a small spray bottle with water, and to it >> add food colouring, scented oil, and/or unsweetened koolaid >> >> spray just enough water on the powder to dampen it. press into balls or >> mold into shapes. let harden. (if you put in too much water, the balls >> will slump down into cookie shapes, then dry. They will still work >> fine). >> >> That's all there is to it. We wrapped some netting around the bath >> bombs >> and made little tags for them - they look quite elegant. These are fun >> in >> the tub - they fizz and soften the water. And, they leave no ring! >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> Homemade Version of "Yes" Glue >> >> 1 part wheat starch >> 5 parts water >> OR >> for a smaller batch: >> 1/4c. wheat starch to 1-1/4 c. water. >> >> Mix 1:1 to start to avoid lumps, then add remaining water 1 part at a >> time >> and mix well. Place in microwave on high for 30 seconds at a time and >> stir. >> Continue process until thick and translucent. >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> Jelly Jar Room Scents >> >> 8 Ounces of unscented, clear >> Glycerine Soap >> 1 teaspoon of your favorite >> fragrance oil >> 10 drops of food color >> 3 ~ 4ounce Jelly Jars >> >> Melt soap as you would butter on very low heat or in the top of a >> double boiler. Be sure that you don't let the soap >> get too hot. If it gets over 160 degrees it will sweat after it >> sets. After the soap is melted quickly stir in the >> fragrance oil and color and pour into jelly jars. Allow to set for >> several hours. Put the lids on the jars, then using an >> ice pick or hammer and nail make several holes in the >> top of the container. >> or >> Cut a 5" circle using lace, bridal illusion, net even chiffon or >> organdy. Using pinking shears or fancy craft scissors >> will create a festive trim. Place the circle over the mouth of the jar >> and seat the band over it. You can still trim the >> band with a ribbon for a more finished >> look. >> You now have jelly jar scents that won't go bad and mold or dry >> \par up as the gelatin based ones do. >> If you want to spruce up the jars you can add a ribbon around the rim or >> a croqueted doily over the top and tied with a ribbon. >> You can also imbed a sillk flower, dried flower or herbs, plastic toy >> or animal. Pour a layer of soap into the jar and >> allow it to set up for 10 to 15 minutes. Add your item and, being >> careful of dried flowers and herbs, pour soap gently over the item/s. >> >> And when you need to refreshen the scent, put the jar in a small pan of >> hot water or the microwave until you can get >> the soap out in a chunk then remelt it as above, (removing any >> additions like flowers or toys) >> adding more fragrance oil. Then repouring into the jars. In our >> experience the fragrance lasts for several months >> with this method so you won't need to refreshen often. >> You can also change the scent a bit when you do the refreshening or >> just because you want a change and don't want >> to waste what you've already done. You might consider trying this ~ if >> you used lemon and colored it yellow, add >> some orange fragrance oil and a few drops of red >> food color when you remelt the soap and you have a new citrus scent >> colored orange - you can add grapefurit and lime as well. >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> Envelope Glue Recipes >> ENVELOPE STICKY GLUE #1 >> 6 tbsp. white vinegar, 4 packets (1oz) unflavored gelatin, 1 tbsp vanilla >> \par extract (or any flavor that you like) >> Bring vinegar to a boil in a small pan. Add gelatine and stir until >> dissolved. Add extract and stir until mixed. Brush on thin later onto >> back >> of an envelope flap. Let dry. Moisten to apply. Store in a sealed >> container >> and melt again by putting in a pan of warm water. >> >> STAMP GUM >> 1 packet (1/4) oz unflavored gelatin, 1 tbsp water, 3 tbsp boiling >> water, >> 1/2 tsp. white corn syrup, 1/2 tsp. favorite food flavoring extract >> Mix gelatin with cold water and let sit till softened. Pour softened >> gelatin into boiling water and stir until dissolved. Add syrup and >> extract. >> Mix well. Brush gum thinly of the back of sticker, envelope, label >> whatever...Let dry. Store in a sealed container will keep several months >> and put in pan of hot water to thicken it up to used again. Once cold it >> will turn to liquid. Craft Glue Vinegar A few drops peppermint flavor >> >> ENVELOPE STICKY GLUE #2 >> Mix equal amounts of the glue and vinegar.... Add flavoring of choice. >> Store in covered container. Brush on envy flap, let dry. ALL PURPOSE >> PASTE >> >> ENVELOPE STICKY GLUE #3 >> 1 cup plain wheat flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup cold water, 1 tbsp powdered >> alum >> Mix flour and sugar in a large pot. Slowly stir in cold water and form a >> paste. Add boiling water slowly, stirring it vigorously. Bring to a >> boil, >> stirring constantly, until thick and clear. Remove from heat and add >> alum, >> stirring until mixed. Store in a sealed container. This will keep up to >> 3 >> or 4 weeks. >> >> "Use this mucilage to make your own envelopes, note stationery, labels, >> and >> seals. This recipe makes about 1/2 cup which will provide adhesive for >> several dozen envelopes or labels. It can be stored in a capped bottle >> for >> several months without spoiling but will set if cooled. It can be melted >> by >> putting the bottle in a pan of warm water. >> - Bring 6 Tbl pure white vinegar to a boil in a small pan. Add 4 packets >> (1oz total) unflavored gelatin and stir until completely dissolved. >> - Add 1 Tbl lemon extract. Stir until well mixed. >> - Use a brush to spread mucilage thinly on the back of an envelope flap. >> Let dry. Moisten to apply. >> It can also be used to adhere paper to paper or cardboard. Apply and >> stick >> at once. >> --Handmade Paper Guild newsletter, source unknown" >> >> <TITLE>Crafts >> >> Homemade Watercolors >> >> Watercolors >> >> 1 T. clear vinegar >> 1 T. cornstarch >> 1 T. baking soda >> 1/2 t. corn syrup >> food coloring >> 3 small, plastic bottle lids >> small paintbrushes >> >> Mix vinegar and baking soda in a bowl. When the mixture stops fizzing, >> add cornstarch and corn syrup. Blend together. The mixture will have a >> strange, cake-like consistency. Divide the mixture among the three >> lids. >> For each color, blend in a few drops of food coloring with a paintbrush. >> (Brighter colors require more food coloring). Use immediately, or after >> the >> colors have dried into cakes, swirl a wet brush into each color to start >> painting. >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> Paper >> >> 1. Tear up your scrap paper into one to two-inch squares. Use about >> 10 >> percent more paper than your desired finished size. Fill a blender with >> water to the half-way mark, then add the paper pieces. >> >> 2. To make pulp. Blend the paper for five to 30 seconds, depending >> on >> the look you want. I generally blend paper for 15 seconds because I enjoy >> the chunks of color in my paper. If you prefer this look, use 25 >> percent more paper. >> >> 3. Assemble your deckle (which is just a square/rectangle wood frame >> with fine screen/mesh) and submerge it in a tub of cool water. Then pour >> your pulp into the submerged deckle. Swirl the pulp with your fingers to >> distribute it. You can get a deckle at any good craft store or on line or >> make it yourself. >> >> 4. Keep the deckle level as you lift it from the water tub. Allow >> the >> water to drain into the tub. >> >> 5. Remove the screen and drain rack from the deckle, and place it on >> a >> drain tray. I like using a Lucite picture box for my drain tray; >> it's >> inexpensive, won't rust, and stores easily. >> >> 6. Lay the cover screen over the wet pulp and press it with a sponge >> to >> remove excess water. Squeeze out the water and press again, six to eight >> times. >> >> 7. Remove the cover screen and lay the fresh sheet of wet pulp on >> one >> couch sheet, then cover it with another couch sheet. >> >> 8. Use the press bar to press out the excess water. Press firmly and >> evenly. You may have to repeat this step with fresh couch sheets >> until >> the paper is nearly dry. >> >> There are several ways to dry paper once it's formed: >> >> 1. Air dry: produces a rippled effect. >> >> 2. Press between couch sheets under a heavy book: produces a smooth >> sheet, but requires more time to dry. >> >> 3. Iron it (on high, no steam) between couch sheets: dries your >> paper >> in minutes. Beware of rippling; iron in a quick all-over motion >> >> Experiment! Try adding glitter, lace, potpourri, or gold threads to the >> deckle while the pulp is still floating. >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> APPLE WREATHS >> >> Materials needed: Thin-gauge wire (heavy florist wire or picture hanging >> wire work fine) Evaporated Apples (Located in your grocery store near >> the >> raisins. (They come in bags - 8 oz is about $1.50 - $2. This bag looks >> small but makes a lot of wreaths!) Cinnamon and Whole Cloves Ribbon of >> your >> choice (Thin muslin strips or twine also can be used.) >> >> These wreaths are quite simple. To make the small size wreath, cut a >> piece >> of the wire about 9" long and set aside. Open the bag of apples and >> using >> your hands, tear apart the apples into small pieces about the size of a >> dime. Don't try to make them uniform in size. Having some smaller and >> some >> larger adds to the "texture" of the wreath. I think that using scissors >> makes the edges look "hard" and detracts from the country-look. String >> the >> apple pieces on the wire for about 5". Again, don't try to "match up" >> the >> pieces, just do it haphazardly. It really looks better this way! Then >> form >> the wreath into a circle and bring the ends of the wire together and >> twist. >> Form the twisted end into a loop for hanging. Tuck the end into a piece >> of >> apple at the top. Next, insert 3 or 4 whole cloves into the wreath at >> random places around it. Pour some of the powdered cinnamon into a bag >> and >> then shake the wreath in the cinnamon. Remove the wreath and lay flat >> to >> dry. A day or two should be enough. d a ribbon bow (I used 9".) and >> "wallah!!" you have a country apple wreath! I have made these in large >> sizes and hung them in my kitchen window. The sunlight coming through >> the >> window releases some of the spicy scent and the fragrance makes my >> family >> think I'm baking pies! Experiment with it and enjoy yourself! >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> Potpourri >> >> >> 1 cup of flour >> 1/2 cup of salt >> 1 cup of potpourri >> up to 1/2 cup of water >> >> mix together flour, salt, and potpourri. Gradually add water until dough >> holds together. Shape or mold. Refrigerating dough >> will make it easier to work with. Let dough air dry. >> Now here are my ideas on using this..Get out the heart shaped cookie >> mold.. >> Add some red food coloring to the mix. Shape mix with cookie cutters. >> Glue >> a nice bow to the top when these are dried..They should make nice scents >> for >> dresser drawers...as well as looking interesting >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> Bath Bomb Recipes >> >> Recipe 1 >> >> Mix 1 part citric acid (you can get this at a pharmacy) with 2 1/4 parts >> baking soda. Add several drops of essential oil and a few drops food >> coloring. Moisten by spraying with water or witch hazel (witch hazel is >> better since it evaporates much more quickly) until mixture just begins >> to >> stick together. >> >> Recipe 2 >> >> 2 T Citric Acid 2 T Cornstarch 1/4 c baking soda 1/4 t fragrance oil 3 - >> 6 >> drops of liquid colorant (if desired) 3 T Coconut Oil ( or any other >> emolient oil like Almond Oil, Avocado Oil, or Apricot Kernel Oil) >> >> Place all of the dry ingredients (first 3) into a bowl and mix well. Add >> fragrance and colorant. In a small glass bowl combine oil then add >> fragrance >> and colorant. Slowly add oil mixture to dry ingredients and blend well. >> Take >> truffle sized scoops of the mixture and shape into balls. >> >> Balls should be about 1" in diameter. Let balls rest on a sheet of waxed >> paper for 2 - 3 hours. Let the bombs dry and harden for 24 - 48 hours. >> Pack >> each bomb into its own candy cup. Store bombs in a closed container. To >> use >> drop, 1 -3 into warm bath water. >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> Body Glitter >> >> 1/2 cup clear aloe vera gel >> 1 teaspoon glycerin >> 2 teaspoons glitter >> metallic confetti (optional) >> >> Mix gel and glycerin together. >> Sprinkle in glitter (and confetti if you choose) >> Blend and spoon into small container of your choice. >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> Cloud Dough >> >> 3 c Flour >> 2 tb Powdered tempera >> 1/2 c Salad oil >> Water >> >> Mix together the flour, tempera, and oil. Add enough water to make a >> soft, >> pliable, elastic-like dough. >> >> This dough does not keep well. >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> Peanut Butter Play Dough >> >> 1/2 cup honey >> 1/4 cup peanut butter, smooth >> 1/2 cup dry milk >> >> Mix ingredients until you have the consistency of play dough. Have fun, >> but >> don't eat it all.. >> >> <TITLE>Crafts >> >> Gelatin Jar Scents >> >> 2 cups liquid potpourri (or distilled water+50 drops essential oil) >> 4 pkgs. Knox Gelatin or 4 Tblsp. gelatin >> 1 Tblsp Vodka or 1 Tblsp salt (to help prevent mold growth) >> >> Heat one cup of liquid potpourri to boil. Add gelatin and stir until >> dissolved. >> Add other cup of liquid potourri at room temp. Pour into jars. Cover >> with saran wrap and place in >> fridge til set. Last several months. >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> Fairy dust is something I invented at the spur of the moment. I placed >> about >> a 1/4 cup of regular table salt in a baggie and added a couple of >> teaspoons >> of coarse glitter (the kind used for crafts--I didnt want to waste my >> fine >> card-making glitter on this) and a couple of drops of essential oil. I >> guess >> you could try adding anything that smells nice--event vanilla extract if >> you >> didnt have scented oil. Mixed it all up. I used some clear and gold >> glitter. >> I tested it on a paper towel to make sure the oil wouldnt stain the paper >> and it didnt. If you don't add too much I guess its okay. I made the >> small >> teabag envys from Annettes website and substitued floral graphics for the >> teacups and sealed the flap with a temporary avery glue stick. Place >> about >> 1/2 tsp in each envy. You don't want to make it too fat to fit in a card. >> Feel free to substitute the name "angel dust" for your angel cards. You >> just >> place a little on someones hand or arm and they have a glittery spot that >> smells good. Instructions on the envy read " For a little magic in your >> life, close your eyes, sprinkle some on and make a wish. Or make up your >> own >> instructions or poem. >> >> If you omit the glitter and mix epsom salts, table or rock salt and scent >> you have bath salts (you could probably add a drop or 2 of food coloring >> but >> not much--you don't want to dye someones skin). You could send someone >> this >> and they can actually use it in the bath. You would probably need to make >> a >> larger envy and have at least a 1/4 Cup of bath salt for it to be useful. >> You can make a nice card like the kind I got in my newbie packet about a >> recipe for a lovely afternoon--book, tea, comfy clothes and long bath. >> Also >> send a bookmark, teabag in envy and maybe the book (if its a gift). >> >> The fairy dust recipe is merely table salt or epsom salts that have >> glitter >> and essential oils added. You place about 1/2 - 1 level tsp in each >> little >> envelope made from the teabag holder template on Annettes page. I took >> about 2 tablespoons of salt added 1 tsp of cheap coarse crystalline or >> silver glitter and added about 3 or 4 drops of essential floral oil. >> This >> made enough for about 8 little packages. Your don't want to fill it too >> full so that it won't fit inside a card. Also make sure you use a good >> strong glue to glue the little envys together because after a couple of >> weeks the salt eats through the glue and the envy will start to fall >> apart. >> If you want to keep it for a long time maybe you should put the salt in a >> little plastic bag inside the envy. Hope this helps. >> >> Just an idea. Hope you can use it. >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> Puffy Paint >> >> Flour >> Salt >> Water >> Tempera Paint >> >> Mix equal amounts of flour, salt and water. >> Add liquid tempera paint for color. Pour >> mixture into squeeze bottles and paint. >> Mixture will harden in a puffy shape. >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> #1 Sticker Glue Recipe >> Carol Duvall gave this on one of her shows. >> >> 2 Parts White Glue >> 1 Part White Vinegar >> >> Mix & stir well. Apply to the back of anything you want to turn >> into a sticker. Allow to dry. Once it is dry, repeat the process. >> >> If your "sticker" should curl a little, don't worry....it will flatten, >> once you wet the "glue" side and press it onto whatever your "sticking" >> it too. >> >> #2 Sticker Glue Recipe >> 8 T (120 ml) vinegar >> 4 packets of unflavored gelatin >> 1 T (15 ml) >> peppermint extract >> In a small saucepan, bring vinegar to a boil. Add the >> unflavored gelatin, reduce to low heat and stir until >> gelatin is completely dissolved. Add peppermint extract >> & mix it well. Cool. Makes about 1/2 cup (125 ml). >> \ PROCESS: >> Brush glue on back of wrapping paper sheet or drawing. >> Use sparingly. Let dry. Paper may curl but will straighten >> when the sticker is applied. If glue should harden while >> brushing on, place in a large pan of hot water and let glue >> soften. Save leftover glue in a tightly capped bottle. It will >> keep for several months. >> To soften glue after storage, a warming tray dissolves the >> glue nicely. Warm about an hour before use. >> Moisten the paper to activate glue and apply as stickers. >> >> #3 Sticker Glue Recipe >> >> 11 teaspoon flavored gelatin >> 2 teaspoons boiling water >> >> Place gelatin & boiling water in a small bowl. Stir until the >> gelatin is dissolved. Let mixture cool 1 minute. While the >> sticker solution is warm, brush a thin coat on the back of >> each cut out. Use your finger or a small brush. When dry >> you can lick them & stick them on paper or glass just like >> a real stamp! >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> No Melt All Season Peanut Butter Suet Recipe for Wild Birds >> >> 1 cup crunchy peanut butter >> 2 cups quick cooking oats >> 2 cups cornmeal >> 2 cups lard >> 1 cup flour >> 1/3 cup sugar >> >> Melt the lard and peanut butter, then stir in the remaining ingredients. >> >> Pour mixture into ice cube trays or sandwich size plastic containers. >> Allow >> it to freeze overnight. >> >> Fill feeder with suet cubes. >> >> (Hint: Storing the cubes in a brown paper bag in the freezer will >> prevent >> them from sticking together!) >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> SideWalk Chalk >> >> 2 C. Water >> 2 C. Plaster of Paris >> 2 Tbl Tempera Paint (Wet or Dry) >> Toilet Paper Tubes with duct tape over >> one end >> >> Combine and stir together. Let stand a few >> minutes. Place tubes on cookie sheet lined >> with foil or wax paper. Pour mixture into >> holders, let stand until semi-firm. Remove >> holders and let dry completely - ready to >> use in about 1 to 1 1/2 hrs. (reminder, >> never pour plaster down sink) >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> Paper Napkins, Cleansing Tissues or Toilet Tissue >> Thin Paste or white glue >> >> 1. Crumple napkins or tissue and cover with paste. >> 2. Model to desired shape. >> Use to add details such as noses, ears, eyebrows, and so forth >> to larger pieces. >> NOTE: This mixture does NOT keep and must be used immediately. >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> Quick and Easy Modeling Dough >> >> 3/4 c Flour (not self-rising) >> 1/2 c Salt >> 1 1/2 t Powdered alum \tab \tab \tab \tab >> 1 1/2 t Vegetable Oil >> 1/2 c Boiling Water \tab \tab \tab >> Food Coloring >> >> 1. Mix flour, salt, and alum in a mixing bowl. >> 2. Add vegetable oil and boiling water. Stir vigorously with a spoon >> until well blended. Dough should not stick to the sides of the bowl >> and should be cool enough to handle. >> 3. Add food coloring and knead into dough until color is well blended >> and the dough is the desired tint. >> QUANTITY: Makes about 1 cup. Double the recipe for large projects. For >> groups, mix several double recipes rather than one large amount. >> USES: The is an excellent play dough. It has a smooth texture, takes >> about 15 minutes to make, and dries to a hard finish overnight. You >> can you can make lovely dough flowers as well as animals and other >> figures with it. >> STORAGE: Store in a jar with a tight lid. Dough will keep several >> months >> without refrigeration. >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> Soap Crayons >> >> >> 1 3/4 c Ivory Snow; (powder) \tab \tab >> 50 drops food coloring \tab \tab >> 1/4 c water >> >> >> Mix water & soap flakes together. Add food coloring & put mixture into >> an ice cube tray. Allow to harden. Break or cut into pieces. Fun to >> write >> with on the tub when bathing & face & hands!!! >> >> TITLE>Crafts >> >> Flower Preservative with Cornmeal >> >> 1 pt Powdered Borax \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab >> 2 pt Cornmeal >> Covered cardboard box (shoe or stationery box) \tab >> Fresh flowers >> >> 1. Thoroughly mix borax and cornmeal. >> 2. Cover the bottom of the box with 3/4 of an inch of this mixture. >> 3. Cut flower stems about 1 inch long. Lay the flowers face down in >> this mixture. Spread the petals and leaves so that they lie as flat >> as possible. Do not place flowers too close together. >> 4. Cover the flowers with 3/4 of an inch of the mixture. >> 5. Place the lid on the box and keep at room temperature for 3 to 4 >> weeks. >> This is an excellent way to preserve corsages or flowers from >> someone special. >> Try daisies, pansies, apple blossoms, asters, violets, and >> other flowers with this method. 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