Finding the perfect gift for baby or bridal showers isn't alwayseasy if you are trying to be creative and unique. Nothing ismore memorable or heart felt than gifts you create yourself to helpencourage relaxation and pampering. The following old fashionedrecipes can be made easily made and packaged for the newbride or mom. Add them to [...]
Home-Made Gifts - CRAFTS for Kids! "School is out and I am suppose to have fun!", a child's version of summer time. No time for parents to have fun when their children are home 24 hours a day, every day, bored. Make their time useful and fun by suggesting they make practical, simple gifts for Christmas. [...]
Using any candy makers mold you can create your own edible sugar decorations for cakes, cookies or cupcakes.Recipe2 cups Granulated sugar4 tsp Water1/4 tsp Meringue powderFood coloring (optional)Mix by hand, kneading for about 1 minute until sugar is moistened and packs like wet sand. Keep mixture covered with a damp cloth. Add 1/4 tsp meringue [...]
Supplies Needed: Watermelon, sharp pointed utensil, sharp knife, large spoon, fresh flowers and greenery. Select a symmetrical oblong watermelon. Measure 9 inches from one end of watermelon. Cut crosswise for vase. Reserve shorter section for your favorite watermelon recipe. If necessary, cut a thin slice from end of watermelon vase so it sits upright. Remove [...]
A New Twist In VegetablesCrisp carrots; crunchy radishes; fresh, full heads of cabbage and cauliflower; plump red tomatoes - these tasty-looking veggies are made of Styrofoam covered with twisted paper ribbon. You can "harvest" a crop like this one in a fraction of the time it would take you to grow the edible varieties. What's [...]
By Brenda Hydehttp://www.seedsofknowledge.com/ Dried apples and oranges are easy country accents that you can add to wreaths, swags, baskets, or any craft using dried natural items. On their own you can use them to make ornaments, garland and much more. Be sure to dry several sizes of apples and oranges. Dried Apples You will need:apples; green or [...]
by Heidi Ott, CraftersCommunity.com Make a beautiful flower bouquet. These flowers are quick, easy, inexpensive and fun for all ages. Use your imagination to come up with your own varieties! For each flower you will need: 2 basket style drip coffee filters Food coloring (2 colors) Wooden skewer Green construction paper Clear tape White glue Green paint [...]
Keep The Kids Busy" LET THE POPCORN ROLL! by: Mary Ann Ross and Kimberly Lainson All this from popcorn, you say? YES! From plain white popcorn? YES! What can you do with plain white popcorn? LOTS! Fun [...]
"Incredible Edible Crafts" If your children are at the age of preferring to eat their art supplies while you are trying to teach them to expand their creative skills, you'll enjoy these perfect projects -- edible crafts! (Simply snip out the projects you like and paste to colored index cards for future reference) crafts! (Simply snip [...]
Toilet Paper Chick Use felt cutouts for the eyes, beak, tongue of the chick and glue in place on a roll of toilet paper. Use feathers for the wings. Use cotton, cloth or sponge to dab paint on the feet to create the web effect. Add any other trimmings and accessories.