crafts recipes 1
395145 -- CLAY ORNAMENTS
4 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. salt
1 1/2 c. cold water
Christmas cookie cutters
Shellac
Ribbons for hangers
Mix flour and salt together. Slowly add water while stirring with a fork until soft dough forms. Turn out on lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, adding a small amount of water or flour, if needed. Roll dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Place ornaments 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Punch "hanging holes" with a drinking straw. Bake in a preheated 300 degree oven for 30 to 45 minutes. Baking time will vary with size of ornaments. When completely cool, you may paint ornaments with Tempra paints or leave natural. Coat with shellac. Note: Dough will keep indefinately if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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395146 -- FUNNY PUTTY
1/4 c. Elmer's glue
2 tsp. Sta-Flo liquid starch
Combine glue and starch; mix well and allow to dry slightly until workable. Store in airtight containers.
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395147 -- SOAP PAINT
1 c. powdered detergent
4 tbsp. liquid starch
1 tbsp. powdered Tempra
Beat detergent and starch with mixer until peaks form. Add Tempra and mix well. Apply with hands, brushes or sticks.
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395148 -- PAINTBRUSH COOKIES
3/4 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Mix flour, baking powder and salt. Stir together and chill 1 hour. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Roll out 1/8 inch thick. Cut in desired shapes. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Paint with egg yolk paint. Bake 6 to 8 minutes. --EGG YOLK PAINT:--
1 egg yolk
1/4 tsp. water
Divide mixture and add food coloring. Paint designs on cookies with paint brush. If paint thickens, add few drops of water.
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395149 -- PAINTBRUSH COOKIES
1 egg yolk
1/4 tsp. water
Food color
Divide 1 egg yolk and 1/4 teaspoon water among several cups. Color each with a food color. Paint onto sugar cookies prior to being baked with paintbrush. If "paint" thickens, just add a few drops of water.
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395150 -- COOKIE DOUGH ORNAMENTS
1 c. salt
2 c. flour
1 c. water
Mix together salt and flour and add water a little at a time. Knead dough 7 to 10 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic. Roll dough 1/4 inch thick and then use cookie cutters. Put hole for hanging in top of shape. To attach small buttons, smooth on a little water, then put on. Bake at 325 degrees until light brown (about 1/2 hour). First color with bright magic markers when cool and then varnish (can use spray varnish).
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395151 -- PAINTBRUSH COOKIES
1 1/2 c.powdered sugar
1 c. butter
1 egg
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
Granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
Mix powdered sugar, butter, egg, vanilla and almond extract. Stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Divide dough into halves. Roll each half 3/16" thick on lightly floured cloth-covered board. Cut into desired shapes with 2" to 2 1/2" cookie cutter; sprinkle with granulated sugar. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake until edges are lightly brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Makes about 5 dozen.
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395155 -- BUBBLE RECIPE
2 c. Dawn dishwashing detergent
6 c. water
Almost 1 c. Karo light corn syrup
Combine, shake, let settle 4 hours. Store covered in refrigerator to extend suds shelf life. Allow to warm before using. Costs about $1.50 per gallon. Bubble Tips: 1. If foam develops scrape off with a stiff card. 2. Keep suds clean from dirt and grass. 3. Bubbles are best on humid days. 4. Protect suds from direct sun.
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395156 -- BUBBLES
1 c. Joy or Dawn dishwashing liquid
3-4 tbsp. glycerin (from Pharmacy)
10 c. clean cold water, up to 50%
more on dry days
Measure 10 cups water into a clean 2-5 gallon bucket. Add dishwashing liquid and glycerin and stir gently to avoid froth. A lot of bubbles for a lot of kids, you may wish to use 1/4 of recipe.
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395157 -- CINNAMON CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS
3/4-1 c. applesauce
1 (4.12 oz.) bottle ground cinnamon
Mix applesauce and cinnamon together to form a stiff dough. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Make a hole for ribbon. Carefully place on rack to dry. Let air dry several days, turning occasionally. If you prefer they may be baked at 150 degrees for 5-6 hours.
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395156 -- BUBBLES
1 c. Joy or Dawn dishwashing liquid
3-4 tbsp. glycerin (from Pharmacy)
10 c. clean cold water, up to 50%
more on dry days
Measure 10 cups water into a clean 2-5 gallon bucket. Add dishwashing liquid and glycerin and stir gently to avoid froth. A lot of bubbles for a lot of kids, you may wish to use 1/4 of recipe.
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395158 -- APPLE POTPOURRI
1 c. dried apple slices
2 tbsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 c. whole allspice berries
10 (2") cinnamon sticks
2 tbsp. whole cloves
1/4 c. canella or nandina berries
10 sm. pinecones
7 drops cinnamon oil
Combine all ingredients and place in a tight jar or tin. Shake every few days. Cinnamon oil has an extremely strong scent that intensifies as it is absorbed. Add additional oil if needed. The red sumac berries that grow wild can be used dried as a stablizer for potpourri (in other recipes it takes the place of orris root which is very expensive). I used sumac berries instead of nandina berries in this recipe.
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395159 -- SIMMERING POTPOURRI
1 oz. can cinnamon sticks, broken into
small pieces
1 (1.12 oz.) can whole cloves
1 (1.25 oz.) can whole allspice
Combine all ingredients. Place 1 heaping teaspoon and 1/2 cup of water in simmer pot and heat. I also dry orange peels and add these to the mixture.
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395160 -- WATERPROOF - GLASS GLUE
2 (1/2 oz.) packets unflavored gelatin
2 tbsp. cold water
3 tbsp. skimmed milk
Few drops of oil of wintergreen
In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin into cold water. Set aside to soften. Heat milk to boiling and pour into softened gelatin. Stir until dissolved. Add oil of wintergreen as a preservative. Makes about 1/3 cup. Use while still warm; may be applied with a brush. This glue is very effective for gluing glass to glass, metal to metal, wood, mending china and labels on glass jars. To glue marbles together allow glue to cool slightly so it begins to jell. Glue should be stored in a screw capped glass jar. It will jell as it cools. To restore it to use set jar in hot water.
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395161 -- SILLY PUTTY
2 parts Elmer's glue
1 part liquid starch
Put glue into mixing bowl. Add starch while mixing until it forms a ball.
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395162 -- PLAYDOUGH (No - Cooking)
1 c. flour 1/2 c. salt 2 tbsp. oil 1 tsp. alum Add small amount of water until consistency of bread dough, no more water than 1/2 cup.
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395163 -- PEANUT BUTTER PLAYDOUGH - Edible
18 oz. peanut butter
6 tbsp. honey
Nonfat dry milk
Mix ingredients with enough nonfat dry milk to form into a workable dough. Can be decorated with raisins and then eaten!
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395164 -- BEST PLAYDOUGH EVER!
2 c. flour
1 c. salt
4 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 c. water
Food coloring (optional)
Extract (optional)
Mix all ingredients in bowl. Dump into electric skillet. Cook over low heat until it just begins to look dry (not completely). Take out of skillet. When cool enough to touch, knead until smooth and pliable.
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395165 -- SAWDUST DOUGH
2 c. sawdust
1 c. flour
1 tbsp. glue
Hot water or liquid starch
Moisten with water or starch until modeling consistency is reached. Will dry hard, may be painted.
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395166 -- SALT & FLOUR CLAY - BREAD DOUGH
2 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 c. water
Mix flour and salt together. Slowly add water and stir until it forms a soft dough, all of the water may not be needed. If too gooey, more flour may be added. Roll out on a flat surface to make bread dough cookie ornaments. May be painted with food coloring while still moist. Can be air dried (about 2 days) or baked 1-2 hours at 200-250 degrees. Baked ornaments are less fragile than those which have been air-dried.
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395167 -- COFFEE GROUND DOUGH
2 c. used coffee grounds
1 1/2 c. cornmeal
1/2 c. salt
Add enough water to moisten. Has a very different feel and look. Not good for finished products.
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395168 -- SCENTED CINNAMON CUTOUTS
Place these anywhere, they are like potpourri. 10 tbsp. hot applesauce
5 oz. cinnamon
I've used other spices too (ginger, allspice, etc.), or combined them. Mix together, if dry add more sauce. If wet, add more spice. Makes a great non-sticky dough. Very workable. Sprinkle work area with spice and rolling pin. Roll dough 1/4" thick. Cut into desired shapes. Holiday shapes, houses, ginger people, apples, bears, hearts, etc. For Ornaments: Cut out with a straw a little hole on top. Place cut outs on a screen. Let dry 6 to 7 days. Almost feels like driftwood. Paint if you wish. Be creative. Example: Ginger people. I use white dimentional paint, looks like icing. Glue ribbon to them, hang them up in a favorite spot. Glue magnets on back. Personalize ornaments. Use mini cutters, make gift tags.
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395169 -- DOUGH ORNAMENTS
2 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 c. water
Mix all thoroughly. Add 1 tablespoon of water if dough is dry. Knead 5 minutes. Shape. Poke a small paper clip in back of ornaments. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Smooth rough edges with wet knife before baking. Bake at 250 degrees for 2 hours. Paint with acrylic paints or Testor's paints (model paint). Coat with clear shellac. IDEAS: Braid dough and make into wreath. Decorate with ribbon and dried flowers. Make into holiday ornaments; snowman, santa, etc. Use utensils, garlic press, fork, knives, toothpicks to make designs.
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395170 -- PLAYDOUGH
1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1 c. water
1 tbsp. oil
2 tsp. cream of tartar
Food coloring by drops
Place contents in a pan and stir. Cook over low heat, stirring until a ball forms. Add food coloring and mix thoroughly until desired color. Cool on foil. Store in covered container.
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395171 -- SAND SCULPTURE CLAY
2 c. sand
1 c. water
1 c. cornstarch
Mix in pot over low heat until thickened. Let cool and mold into shapes. Decorate with shells. Dry. Can be painted.
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395172 -- FACE PAINT
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. water
1/2 tsp. cold cream
2 drops food coloring of your choice
Mix all ingredients in small plastic mixing bowl. Make sure it is mixed well.
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395173 -- FEED THE BIRDS - SUET SEED CAKES
2 lbs. beef suet
1/2 lb. sunflower seeds
1 c. millet
1 c. cracked corn
1 c. crushed peanuts (ground)
Grind suet. Place in large pot and cook slowly over low heat until smoothly melted. Let cool to a semi liquid state. Stir in nuts. Spread into shallow rectangle foil molds. If using paper cups tie string to pencil and place other end in mixture to harden. This will then enable it to be hung from a tree, or place molded mixture into a netting, like a suet bag when cakes are solid only. Needs no refrigeration. Keeps well in a dark, cool place, such as a corner of the cellar.
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395174 -- BUBBLES
3 parts dish detergent
3 parts water
2 parts glycerin
Food coloring (optional)
Enjoy!
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395175 -- GIANT CHALK STICK
2 tbsp. powdered Tempra paint
1/2 c. water
1 sm. waxed paper cup
3 tbsp. plaster of Paris
Mix paint and water together in the cup. Slowly add plaster of Paris, stirring until creamy. Let set until hard (about 1 hour); peel off cup. Can be used indoors or out.
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395176 -- FINGER PAINT
1 tbsp. unflavored gelatin (1 env.)
Cold water
1/2 c. cornstarch
4 tbsp. dishwashing liquid
Food coloring
Stir gelatin into 1/3 cup cold water. Set aside. In a saucepan stir cornstarch into 2 1/2 cups cold water until dissolve. Bring to a simmer and stir until fully thickened. Remove from heat and blend in gelatin mixture. Add dishwashing liquid. Cool and add food coloring as desired. Store in Tupperware at room temperature.
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395177 -- PERFECT HUG
2 people
4 arms
2 heart
A touch of love
1 pinch of humor
1 sprinkle of glee
Extend arms and wrap them around each other. Clear your minds, take a look at each other, then pull yourselves together and mix well. Serves 2.
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395178 -- CRAFT TIP
Use emeryboard for edges of small wood cut outs that need sanding.
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395179 -- STICKERS
8 tbsp. vinegar
4 packets of unflavored gelatin
Reduce heat to low and stir until gelatin is dissolved. 1 tbsp. peppermint extract
Makes 1/2 cup of glue. Brush on the back of stickers-to-be (can be used on heavy wrapping paper, magazine pages, greeting cards, and so on). Let dry. Trim, lick and stick. Store in airtight jar. If it solidifies, warm in pan of hot water.
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395180 -- PLA-DOUGH
2 to 3 c. flour
2 tbsp. cornstarch
Sift together several times. 1 c. salt
1 c. warm water
Vegetable coloring
Add salt to water making sure the salt crystals are entirely dissolved, then gradually add the flour. Add only enough flour to have a firm pliable dough. Knead well, as for bread, divide into 3 parts, and add desired vegetable coloring. For Christmas ornaments, etc. Bake at 200 degrees for 2 hours. Store in 20 ounce canisters.
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395181 -- FAVORITE PLAYDOUGH
2 c. flour
1 c. salt
2 tbsp. alum
Mix. Put 3 tablespoons olive oil (substitute with baby oil, if needed) and desired food coloring into 2 cups boiling water. Add liquid to dry mix and knead.
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395182 -- RECIPE FOR FINGER PAINT
1 c. starch (clothes)
5 c. boiling water
1/2 c. soap flakes
Add vegetable coloring or let child mix in powder color as the finger paints are used. Mix starch with enough cold water to make a smooth paste. Add boiling water and cook mixture until its glossy. Stir in dry soap flakes while mixture is warm. Cool, divide into 3 parts to color.
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395183 -- CARD HOLDER
Lg. poster board (green)
Sm. poster board (yellow)
Lg. colored clothespins or paper clips
Glue
Ribbon
Scissors
Heavy tape
Hole punch
Cut green triangle and star out of poster board. Glue on star and paper clips. Let dry. Punch hole through poster board where star and tree meet. Loop ribbon through hole and tie a knot. Hang on a hook or attach to refrigerator with heavy tape.
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395184 -- WRAPPING PAPER
Brown bag
Paper
Scissors
Sponges
Non-toxic paint
Shallow container
Cut sponges into a variety of shapes. Pour paint into shallow container. Dip sponges in paint and decorate paper bag or paper.
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395185 -- SANTA BROWN BAG
1 brown bag
White yarn
Scissors
Cotton ball
Red felt
Black marker or crayon
Glue
Ruler
1. Cut the red felt out in a triangle for the hat. Large circle for the nose and a small circle for the mouth. 2. Glue shapes to bag. 3. Draw eyes on bag with marker or crayon. 4. Use ruler to measure 3 inch lengths of yarn for the beard, cut. Then glue to bag Glue cotton ball to top of the hat. 5. Beard on bottom of bag. Fill bag with goodies.
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395186 -- JINGLE BELL
1 paper cup
Glue
Ribbon
Bells
Little candy (pieces)
Poke hole in middle of the bottom of the paper cup. Spread glue with fingers on outside of cup. Hold cup and roll in candy, let dry. Loop ribbon through hole and tie a knot inside. Attach bells to end of ribbon.
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395187 -- FARMHAND PUPPETS
Felt
Old glove
Glue
Cut 5 felt circles. Place an old glove palm side up. Glue felt circle to each finger tip. Cut felt pieces to make animals faces. Glue them to felt circles. Let glue dry. Then put your hand inside glove and make your own puppet play.
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395188 -- CHIMES
Nails
String
Spoon
Stick
Tie nails to a stick and hit them with a spoon.
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395189 -- HUMMER KAZOO
Sm. comb
Wax paper
Fold a piece of wax paper over a comb. Press the wax paper and comb against your lips and hum a song.
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395190 -- TIN-CAN STILTS
2 lg. coffee cans
Plastic clothesline or rope
Have grown up punch two holes near the unopened end of each can. Thread plastic clothesline through the holes and tie the ends together. Pull on strings as you walk on your tin can stilts.
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395191 -- FUN FANS
Cardboard
Crayons or magic markers
Scissors
Transparent tape
Typing or notebook paper
Place your barefoot or hand on piece of cardboard and trace. Cut out shape and color both sides. Roll a sheet of paper into a tight tube to make a handle. Tape tube closed, tape one end to the fan. Your ready to keep cool.
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395192 -- BUG BOOKMARK
Cardboard
Crayon
Glue
Paper (2 colors)
Ruler
Scissors
On the cardboard, draw a rectangle, as wide as your ruler and half as long. Draw around rim of a glass to make a circle at the top of the rectangle. Circle will be the bug. Draw smaller circle on colored paper. Cut out circle. Glue on top of large circle. Cut half circle for head. Decorate the bug. Cut out bookmark. Place in favorite book.
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395193 -- PICTURE PUZZLE
Magazine picture or map or favorite
picture
Glue
Cardboard
Scissors
Glue picture on cardboard. Cut the picture into puzzle pieces. If state map cut along state lines. Now try to put puzzle together.
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395194 -- TOOTHPICK AND PEA CONSTRUCTIONS
Peas
Toothpicks
Soak dried peas in water or use canned peas. Then stick toothpicks into peas. Set the construction aside until peas dry. As peas dry, they will shrink and make your constructions sturdy.
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395195 -- MACARONI JEWELRY
Lg. macaroni
Yarn
Dip large macaroni into food colors for a few seconds. Lay macaroni on paper towel until dry. Cut yarn long enough for necklace or bracelet. Wrap end of yarn with tape. String macaroni. Tie the yarn ends together.
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395196 -- SODA POP BANKS
Empty soda pop can (pop-top opener)
Paint (enamel)
Paint soda can. Decorate. Opening is money slot. When full, open bottom of can with can opener. Then make a new year.
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395197 -- SPICY POMANDERS
Orange
Whole cloves
Ribbon
Push whole cloves into orange. Sprinkle cinnamon on the orange and wrap it in wax paper. Wait one week. Fold picture frame wire in half and push it through the orange. Bend back the two ends and push them into the orange like a hanger. Tie ribbon on top of orange on wire.
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395198 -- PASTE
1 c. boiling water
2 c. flour
1 tbsp. powdered alum
2 c. cold water
1 heaping tsp. oil of cloves
Oil of wintergreen (optional)
Add alum to 1 cup boiling water. In separate bowl mix flour and cold water until smooth. Pour flour mixture into boiling water and cook until it has a bluish cast, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in oil of cloves.
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395199 -- DRIED APPLE WREATH
Ripe red apples
1/4 c. lemon juice and 1 tsp.
ascorbic acid - per 2 c. cold water
Wooden embroidery hoop
Cinnamon sticks
Ribbon for bow
Do not peel apples, but do core, cut (slice) 1/8 inch thick. Let the slices fall into cold water to prevent rusting. Slice crosswise so you end up with a donut like piece of apple. Drain thoroughly. Spread out on cookie sheet and put in 140 degree oven. Turn once in awhile. Dry until fairly firm. Choose size of wooden embroidery hoop desired and glue apple slices to edge of hoop using hot glue gun or tacky craft glue. Arrange a bow or other decoration and glue on. Garnish with cinnamon sticks as desired.
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395199 -- DRIED APPLE WREATH
Ripe red apples
1/4 c. lemon juice and 1 tsp.
ascorbic acid - per 2 c. cold water
Wooden embroidery hoop
Cinnamon sticks
Ribbon for bow
Do not peel apples, but do core, cut (slice) 1/8 inch thick. Let the slices fall into cold water to prevent rusting. Slice crosswise so you end up with a donut like piece of apple. Drain thoroughly. Spread out on cookie sheet and put in 140 degree oven. Turn once in awhile. Dry until fairly firm. Choose size of wooden embroidery hoop desired and glue apple slices to edge of hoop using hot glue gun or tacky craft glue. Arrange a bow or other decoration and glue on. Garnish with cinnamon sticks as desired.
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395200 -- LAVENDER POWDER SACHET
1/2 oz. dried powdered lavender flowers
1/2 tsp. powdered cloves
Mix 2 ingredients, then sew up snuggly in a cloth pouch or "pillow". Use in drawers or hang in closets or put with your linens. It makes a nice little gift.
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395201 -- HOMEMADE CANDLES
Commercial wicks - from some hardware
or craft shop
String can be used or wicks from old
candles
Beeswax
Paraffin
Old candles, melted down
Old crayon for color
Scents and wax colors can be
purchased at some craft supply
stores
Molds - or containers
Beeswax can be cut with a knife if the knife is warmed first. Wrap desired amount around wicks to form long tapers or cone shaped candles. To melt the paraffin you'll need a double boiler and be real careful about how hot you get it as it is volatile. Old candles can be melted down in the same manner and crayon pieces added for desired color. Yogurt or butter tubs will make good molds for your candles or pour melted wax over crushed ice in a square milk carton and add glitter - wow! Or you can dip the wicks repeatedly into melted wax in double boiler and let harden between dippings for tapers.
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395202 -- HOMEMADE SOUP WITH BLEACH
10 c. melted fat (lard and suet is a
good combination)
1 c. liquid bleach (Clorox, Purex,
etc.)
1 can of lye crystals
6 qts. water
Wood slotted spoon for stirring
Use an enamel crockery or glass
container to "cook" lye-fat
mixture in
Use extreme caution in a well ventilated area when using lye. Never use anything but a wooden spoon and stir carefully in one direction only. Start with 10 cups melted fat and stir in 1 cup liquid bleach. Dissolve 1 can lye in 6 quarts water and carefully add the fat and bleach mixture. Stir thoroughly. Set 4 to 5 days, stirring frequently. It will start out thin and watery but by the 4th or 5th day it will be solid to the bottom of pot. Put on stove and melt, pour into molds and cut when cool. It should dry for several months to cure. This is good hand soap or laundry and is biodegradable.
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395203 -- QUILT FRAME
4 boards, 1 x 4 inches, or whatever
you have
4 c. clamps - the kind you find at
hardware store
Long strips of sturdy cloth - old
sheets or jeans
The four boards form a rectangle shape somewhat bigger than your quilt. Fasten them together at corners with clamps. Double over long strips of cloth and staple these to your boards the whole length so you have something to pin your quilt to. Place the frame on chair backs or boxes or whatever is handy to get it up to the right height. You begin quilting on one side and roll the finished quilt under as you go until you can easily reach to center.
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395204 -- FRUIT LEATHER
Whatever fruit you want to use
Powdered sugar if desired
Wash and pit or remove seeds, grind up or mash. Spread out thinly on cookie sheet. It can be sun dried or use your dehydrator or a warm oven (don't get it too warm or you'll scorch the leather). When it is dry, cut it in strips and roll up tightly. You can coat with powdered sugar by sprinkling some on your breadboard and patting the strips in the sugar until its worked in. Store in airtight container in cool place.
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395205 -- CAMOMILE SHAMPOO
1 tbsp. soap flakes
1 tsp. Borax
1 oz. camomile flowers (powdered)
1/2 pt. hot water
Rinse - with 3 tbsp. vinegar
Put soap flakes, Borax and camomile flowers into a bowl. Add hot water and warm until a thick lather is formed. Wet hair with warm water, add lather - massage, rinse, and lather again. Rinse with warm water and 3 tablespoons of clear vinegar for a "squeeky clean" feel.
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395206 -- PUFF BLOCKS TO MAKE A PILLOW OR QUILT
Fabric scraps will do for a pillow
45 inch wide fabric
4 1/2 yds. print (your choice)
2 1/2 yds. 2nd print
1 1/2 yds. each of a coordinating
solid color
Matching thread, 1 of each color
Polyester batting - leftovers will do
for pillow - for quilt 3 pkgs.
each 81 x 96 inches
Quilt will measure 49 x 91 inches - twin size. Solid block (1) cut two 4 1/2 inch squares of same color fabric. With right sides facing, allowing 1/2 inch for seam all around, sew squares together around 3 sides. Turn right side out. Cut 2 pieces of batting each 5 1/2 inch square, lay one on top of other and insert into block, having extra fullness at center. Turn in 1/2 inch seam allowance on 4th side and whipstitch. Make 166 blocks of main color, 45 blocks of 2nd color or print, 47 blocks of 3rd color or print, 49 blocks of 4th color. Decide what pattern to arrange your puff into and whipstitch all the blocks together. You may put a border around the quilt or pillow. If you want to make some blocks 2 color, cut the squares 5 1/2 inches and cut these in half diagonally from one corner to opposite corner forming a triangle. Allow 1/2 inch for seam and put two triangles of different colors together to form a square complete block same as solid block.
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395207 -- SMALL PLASTIC CANVAS RAINBOW
1 plastic canvas circle, 4 inches - 9
inches
Facetes or tri-beads - 80 mm 60 each
in rainbow colors
1/8 inch ribbons, 6 to 8 of varied
colors for each rainbow
Size 20 tapestry or darning needle or
special plastic canvas needle,
#16, #18 will do
Cut circle in half and cut center out 2 or 3 rows to create rainbow shape. Cut one ribbon about 8 inches to hang rainbow with. Lay the ribbons out together and plan your color scheme before you begin. Cut them to length to allow each ribbon to hang at least 7-8 inches below edge of plastic canvas. Thread first ribbon through needle. Keep ribbon flat and untwisted as you work. Starting at the outside edge thread the needle through every other hole, leaving ends hang down. Next ribbon starts two rows toward center and 3rd ribbon is 2 rows in from 2nd ribbon and so on. Thread 5 beads on each end of ribbon and tie a knot below the last bead or bells may be added to the ends.
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395208 -- STRINGING DRY MACARONI
Short pieces of macaroni - the kind
with holes all the way through
Shoelaces or lengths of yarn with the
end taped to make it stiff
Paints to make the macaroni colorful
- use acrylic or the new water
colors or even markers
String the macaroni to make necklaces or bracelets - or glue on box lids for decorations.
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395209 -- SEWING CARDS
Lightweight cardboard - from new
shirts, cereal boxes, poster board
Colored paper or colorful magazine
pictures
Yarn or colored shoelaces
Cut pieces of cardboard into six inch squares. Cover them with colored paper or pictures. Punch holes about an inch apart around the edges. Show the children how to lace in and out of the holes with the yarn or shoelaces.
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395210 -- JAR LID COVERS
3 pieces of light covered felt, 9 x 12
inches and matching thread
Matching felt scraps in red, light
green and dark green
1/8 yd. tubular cording
3/4 yd. elastic, 1/4 inch wide
6 green seed beads
2 star beads, 1/8 inch diameter
16 black seed beads
Liquid white glue
3 1/4 yds. red (or any color desired)
rick rack, 1/2 inch wide
1 1/2 yds. light colored bias tape,
1/2 inch wide to match felt
Polyester fiberfill
Any small fruit pattern - cherry or
apple or a strawberry
Trace the patterns and cut them out. From the large pieces of felt cut three 9 inch circles. Cut your trim pieces from the scrap felt for leaves and stems as desired. From the cording cut one 3 inch piece and one 1 inch piece. Measure the circumference of the jars to be covered; cut the elastic to fit. Arrange the felt pieces in the centers of the circles, overlapping when necessary. Glue in place and allow to dry. Glue on the beads. Stitch the rick rack with matching thread to the right sides of the circles along the edges. Stitch the edges of bias tape to the wrong side of the circles, 1 inch from the edge, leaving an opening for elastic. Thread elastic through bias tape. Stitch ends together. Put fiberfill inside cover and place on jar lids.
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395211 -- PLAY DOUGH
1 c. salt
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. oil
A few drops of food coloring
(optional)
Mix thoroughly and store in plastic bag or covered jar. Children can pull and pound it and cut out shapes with cookie cutters. If left to dry will harden and then it can be painted. Non-toxic. Hint: If kids dust their hands with a little flour before play, the dough won't stick to their hands.
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395212 -- SOAP BUBBLES
1 c. soap flakes or 1/4 c. liquid dish
soap
1 c. water
1/2 tsp. cooking oil
Mix in cup or old juice can. Give kids a plastic drinking straw. This makes a good bathtub toy or outdoor play idea.
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395213 -- NO COOK PASTE
A handful of flour
Water (a little at a time) until gooey
It should be quite thick, so it won't run all over the paper. Add a pinch of salt. Non-toxic. Great for pasting scraps of paper, old Christmas cards. Its not too sticky.
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395214 -- SHAVING-SOAP FINGER PAINTS
Use 1 can non-mentholated shaving soap
Powdered paint, sprinkled on will
give delightful colors
This can be played with on paper, the kitchen table or counter. Be sure to dress the kids in washable paint shirts or aprons. Keep soap out of eyes. Not recommend for little ones who put everything in their mouths.
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395215 -- FLOUR AND WATER FINGER PAINT
1 c. flour
1 c. water
2 tsp. salt
Mix to consistency of thick gravy. Food coloring as desired
Sm. margarine tubs work well for the
individual colors.
Mix flour, water and salt to make the paste the consistency of thick gravy. Sprinkle in the food coloring. Be sure to dress little ones in an old apron or shirt. Put spoonfuls of paint on kitchen table or sheets of butcher paper and let them create. Cleans up fairly easily.
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395216 -- CLAY
1 c. cornstarch
2 c. salt
Enough water to make a thick paste
Stir while cooking, and cook until stiff. Allow this to cool, and cover with a damp cloth until ready to use. Coloring may be added before cooking or when molded; let dry, then paint with water color. --HOW TO CARE FOR CLAY:--
Clay can always be broken up, dampened, and used again - even after it has been painted. When it has been used, but has not been allowed to become hard, poke holes in the clay with your finger or with a pencil, fill these with water (to restore the original dampness) and place in an airtight crock or in a galvanized pail with a tight cover. A damp cloth placed over the clay will help to keep it moist until the next time.
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395217 -- SPOOL KNITTER
Get an empty thread spool and draw center lines across the end. Drive four small-headed brads or common pins that have been cut with pliers, making them about 3/4-inch long into the spool. The illustration on the craft divider page shows the location for the pins.
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395218 -- KNITTER PICK
The knitter pick can be made by driving a fine brad into a handle that has been whittled round. File brad sharp, and bend slightly. A finer one can be made by driving a good-sized sewing needle into a stick, pulling it out, and forcing the eye into the hole. Heat point over flame, and when needle point is red hot, bend slightly.
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395219 -- SPRING POTPOURRI
4 oz. rosebuds
2 oz. lavender flowers
2 oz. deer's tongue herb
2 oz. peppermint
2 oz. calamus root
1 oz. black malva flower
1 oz. marigold flowers
1 oz. peony flowers
1 oz. bay leaves
20 drops orris root oil
10 drops blue lilac oil
Mix all dry ingredients, then add the essential oils, which have also been pre-mixed. Mix and store away from direct sunlight. Store in cool dry place. Use only glass, wooden or ceramic container and utensils. Add oils with an atomizer or spritzer or eye dropper. Age in airtight container for a few days to a few weeks - gently stirring once or twice a week.
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395220 -- A BIBLICAL RECIPE FOR EFFECTIVE CHILD TRAINING
1 gallon faith in God
7 cupfuls love for your child
1 cup patience
1 cup clarified instruction
1 cup consistent discipline (whipped
lightly)
3 teaspoons of pure mercy
1 generous dash of humor
2 cupfuls praise
2 cupfuls liberty
Pour faith in God into any size family. Mix one teaspoon of clarified instruction and one teaspoon of consistent discipline. Add only a half cup of liberty initially. Stir well and chip lightly. Sprinkle in pure mercy and simmer over a steady flame of prayer. Proceed to fold in additional teaspoons of instruction and discipline, in equal amounts, adding liberty slowly. Stir well and whip as needed to smooth out any lumps of disobedience. Never overbeat! Sweeten to taste with humor and praise. Melt any specks of misunderstanding or sour attitude by turning up the level of prayer and adding extra instruction. Continue this process until all remaining ingredients have been added and all bitterness has been removed. When adding the last cup of liberty, be careful not to cause any sudden separation or foaming. If either of these occur, or if the moral character begins to lose its intended shape, skim off the excess liberty until the desired consistency results. Try adding this liberty again later when character is firmer. Keep warm over a steady flame of prayer. Serve with a tender heart and the sincere milk of God's Word. Never serve with a cold shoulder or a hot tongue.
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395221 -- HOMEMADE MODELING CLAY
1 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 tbsp. powdered alum (opt.)
Water
Mix just enough water to make it smooth and workable. If clay gets dry, mix in a little more water. Store tightly covered.
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395222 -- CHRISTMAS SPONGE ART
White paper
Scissors
Dry sponge
Ballpoint pen
Water colors (red & green)
Draw a yuletide motif on white paper. Then, with your parents help, cut out and place on a dry sponge (one with tiny holes in the sponge are the best). Then trace the pattern with your ballpoint pen and cut out the shape (again, with your parents help). Then, dip in paint, squeeze excess paint out and blot onto either plain white or solid colored wrapping paper. You can stamp each sponge several times before re-dipping in the paint. This even dresses up plain newspaper wrapping! Great for any time of the year!
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395223 -- STATIONARY OR CARDS
Plain paper
Sponge
Acrylic paint(s)
Marking pen
Take a piece of plain paper and fold in half. With the folded part at the top, it looks like a note card. Take the sponge and dip it into the acrylic paint which is in a saucer. Design on the front and also on the back of an envelope. Then take a very thin marking pen and write really fancy "Happy Birthday" or whatever the occasion is. Children love to make cards and it's also an easy way to have a card in a hurry!
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395224 -- ROSE WATER
1 qt. distilled water
1/2 pt. 70% proof alcohol (not
Isopropyl)
2 c. rose petals, red or pink - old
fashioned variety chemical free,
freshly picked & clean
1 tbsp. orris root, powdered
10 drops rose oil
1 gallon clear jar
Place rose petals and 1 cup of distilled water in blender and blend until fine. Pour into one gallon jar and add remaining ingredients. Cover tightly and set in sun to steep for two weeks. Strain into clean large bowl or container. Pour into small glass containers or antique perfume bottles. Use to scent bath water or as an after bath splash.
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395225 -- GELATIN CRITTERS
2 env. unflavored gelatin
1 pkg. (4 - 1/2 c. servings) sugar
free strawberry-banana flavor
gelatin
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 c. boiling water
In a medium bowl, stir gelatins together with a fork. Stir cinnamon into boiling water until dissolved. Add water to gelatin and stir until dissolved. Pour into an 8" to 9" square pan. Chill about 2 hours, until firm. Using 2" to 3" animal cookie cutters (such as cat, owl, horse) cut out shapes. (These little critters do not melt at room temperature.) Makes 8 servings. (You could also use any cut out shapes, according to the holiday at hand!)
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395226 -- CHOCOLATE FINGER PAINT
1 (4 oz.) pkg. instant chocolate
pudding & pie filling
2 c. cold milk
Put pudding mix and milk in a medium size bowl. Beat with electric mixer at low speed for two minutes. Let set until it thickens. Finger paint on white construction paper and let dry for several hours. Now it's ready to hang up.
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395227 -- BUBBLE BATH
1/2 c. liquid hand soap
1 c. epsom salt
5 drops glycerin
Few drops of food coloring
Few drops of fragrance
Mix well, shake right before using. Pour into bathtub while water is running and enjoy.
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395228 -- HOMEMADE PASTE
1 c. flour
1/2 c. water
Combine above and mix until creamy. Store in air tight container. For more durable paste, add 1/2 cup flour to 1 cup boiling water. Stir over low heat until thick and shiny.
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395229 -- FINGER PAINT
Mix homemade paste (recipe listed in this book) with equal amount of liquid detergent. (Ivory dishwashing.) Add food coloring one drop at a time. Mix well. Enjoy.
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395230 -- SILLY PUTTY
1 c. Elmer's glue
2 1/2 c. liquid starch
Food coloring
In a medium bowl, mix glue and one cup of the starch together. Add a few drops of food coloring, if you wish. Cover bowl, and let it stand overnight. The next day slowly stir in with a spoon 1 to 1 1/2 cups of the starch until a big blob forms. Pour off extra starch. Store in an air tight container. (NOTE: It's hard to stop playing with this stuff.)
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395231 -- FUNNY FACE MAKE-UP
2 tsp. white shortening
5 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. white flour
4 drops glycerin (found at your
pharmacy)
Few drops of food coloring
In a small bowl, mix shortening, cornstarch and white flour. Add four drops of glycerin. Stir to a creamy consistency. Add any food coloring that you wish. For brown makeup, add 2 1/2 teaspoons of unsweetened cocoa instead of food coloring and you're all set.
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395232 -- SOAP CRAYONS
One ice cube tray
Liquid food color
2 tbsp. hot water for each crayon
1 c. soap flakes
Small bowl
Spoon
For each color, put two tablespoons of hot water and one cup of soap flakes into a bowl. Add as many drops of food color to the mixture as you wish. Stir the soap mixture until it thickens. This takes time, so be patient! Press spoonfuls of the first color of soap into the sections of the ice tray. Mix enough soap in other colors to fill the ice tray, following the above directions again. Let the soap crayons dry for one or two days. Gently bang the ice tray to loosen the crayons. Pack them in a box for gift-giving. Great for birthday presents or holidays.
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395233 -- HOMEMADE PLAYDOUGH
2 c. flour
1 c. salt
1/4 c. salad oil
3/4 - 1 c. water
Few drops of food coloring of your
choice
Mix flour, salt and oil. Then add food coloring to the water. Finally add water to flour, salt and oil. Knead until it no longer sticks to your hands. Baggies may be used to store playdough in so it doesn't have to be divided every time it is used. Seal with plastic tie strings or coffee cans. If dough gets too hard or dries out, add more water. If dough gets too oily, add flour.
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395234 -- BAKERS DOUGH
1/2 c. salt
3/4 c. boiling water
2 c. flour
Aluminum foil
Place salt in bowl; pour boiling water over salt and stir. Cool. Add flour all at once and mix well by forming a ball and kneading the dough until it is smooth, soft and workable. Form your shapes (maybe for a Christmas ornament or your name) and bake at 300 to 350 degrees (depending on the thickness of the ornament) for 1 1/2 to 3 hours. You can also let it air-dry, but give it at least two to three days before painting it. Spray after paint dries with polyeurethrane to hold in and keep it shiny.
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395235 -- MY FIRST TERRARIUM
Large (32 oz.) plastic drink bottles,
empty
2 or 3 sm. plants
Artificial flowers or bugs
Sticks
Small stones
Potting soil
Soak the bottle in very warm water for a few minutes. Then empty it, pull off the colored bottom part and peel off the label. Clean the glue out of the bottom part. Put a layer of small rocks in the bottom part. Put potting soil over the rocks and then put in your plants. Be sure to press the roots of the plants down. Add more soil around your plants to fill the planter. Arrange pretty stones, tiny sticks, or tiny toy animals around the plants. Use a sharp knife to cut the top off the clear part of the bottle (about 4" from the cap). Turn the clear part upside down. Slip the cut edges into the planter to make a dome top. You can glue an artificial flower or bug to the dome for decoration.
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395236 -- PLAY DOUGH
1 c. white flour
1/4 c. salt
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
2 tsp. food coloring
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. water
Mix flour, salt and cream of tartar in a medium saucepan. Add water, food coloring and oil. Stir over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Don't worry if the mixture looks like a gobbly mess; it'll turn into dough! (Be sure you have an adult to help watch this with you.) When the mixture forms a ball in the center of the pot, take it out and put it on a floured surface. Squeeze it and punch it around a bit (this kneads it). When you're done, put it in a plastic bag or air tight container and store it in the refrigerator.
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395237 -- DECORATOR BAGS
1 plain brown bag
Sponge
Acrylic paint(s)
Hole puncher
Twine or curling ribbon
Take a plain brown bag and a sponge cut into any shape. Dip into acrylic paint on a saucer and then place on bag and lift straight up. Use either one color or several. Allow to dry and then turn down a couple of inches at the top and use a hole puncher and punch two holes about 2" apart. Use either packing twine or curling ribbon through the holes and tie a bow. Makes a really cute country bag that is fun and inexpensive and easy to do. You can also use a stencil and stencil a design on the bag. This is fun for children since they can design it themselves! Can be used to give cookies or candies or gifts other than food items.
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395238 -- FINGER PAINTS
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. water
Food coloring
Dish detergent
Plastic or paper cups
Mix the sugar and cornstarch together in a medium size saucepan. Add water and stir until well blended. Cook over a low heat stirring all the time (you may need an adult to help with this), until well-blended, about 5 minutes. Remove from stove, cool and pour into the plastic or paper cups. Carefully (so as not to spill on anything), add a little bit of food coloring to each cup and a drop of detergent. Now, enjoy!
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395239 -- FACE PAINTS
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. cold cream
Food coloring (your choice)
1/2 tsp. water
In a bowl combine all ingredients (except the food coloring) together. In a muffin tin fill each tin 2/3 full and drop in food coloring until desired color is met in the different tins. Stir carefully (so it doesn't splash into the next tin). Now you're ready for face painting for any occasion.
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395240 -- BATH SALTS
1 c. Epsom salts
Measuring cup
2 jars with lids
2 colored of liquid food color
1 pretty 8 oz. jar
A few drops of your favorite perfume
1/2 yard of ribbon, 1/2" to 1" wide
To make these good smelling bath salts, first measure 1/2 cup of Epsom salt into each jar with a lid. Add 15 drops of food color to each jar, one color per jar and put on the lids. Shake the jars until the Epsom salts are dyed evenly. If you want your colors to be darker, add more food color and shake again. Take off the lids and let the salts dry overnight. Now, make sure your pretty jar is all clean and dry. Then pour the dyed bath salts into the jar, alternating colors (you may want to get colors that go together well). Add a couple of drops of perfume to the bath salts, put on the lid and tie the jar with your pretty ribbon. Now you have a really nice present to bless someone with.
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395241 -- SOAP FLAKE SCULPTURES
4 c. soap flakes (any kind, NOT
detergent)
1/2 c. cold water
Place soap flakes and water in a medium size bowl. Squeeze the mixture together with your hands until it becomes slightly damp and sticks together. (This mixture dries quickly, so you'll have to work fast!) Now you can form it into any shape you'd like, animals, snowmen, decorations, tree ornaments, etc. Place the finished sculpture(s) in the refrigerator to harden.
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395242 -- GIANT SOAP BUBBLES
Cold, clear water
Wire coat hanger
Frying pan
Glycerin (available at drugstores)
Joy or Dawn detergent (these work the
best)
Bend a coat hanger into a loop (maybe dad or mom can help you). Mix 1/2 cup of Joy or Dawn detergent with 5 cups water. Measure carefully, as this makes a big difference. Stir well. Add two tablespoons of glycerin. This makes more durable bubbles. Now dip your coat hanger loop into the solution then wave it into the air. (Don't throw away any solution you didn't use - store it for next time. As it "ages", it gets even better!)
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395243 -- EGG YOLK PAINT
1 well blended egg yolk
1/4 tsp. water
Food coloring
Blend egg yolk and water. Divide mixture into several small cups. Add a different food coloring to each cup (bright colors are great). Paint on regular sugar cookies with small paint brushes. Bake cookies, being very careful not to let the cookies brown. (Should be golden in color.)
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395244 -- EGG CARTON CREATIONS
Empty, clean egg cartons
Cut along the bottom of three connected cups of an egg carton. Set cups bottom up. Make a face on the end cup with a felt pen or crayon. To make an antennae, curl the ends of 2 (2") pieces of pipe cleaner and stick them into the caterpillar's forehead. Another idea: Use a styrofoam egg carton. Fill cups with any combination of wild bird seed, sunflower seeds, raisins, apples, suet, seeds mixed with peanut butter, peanuts, bread crumbs, water, corn or berries. Place outside on a window sill or hang from a tree. Another idea: Plant one seed in each of the twelve cups. Water and watch your seeds grow (this could be a good lesson on tithing, also).
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395245 -- PLAY DOUGH
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. salt
4 tbsp. cream of tartar
2 c. water
2 tbsp. oil
Food coloring
1. Stir flour, salt and cream of tartar in a saucepan. 2. Add water and oil. 3. Cook over a low heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring well. 4. Give a chance to cool, then take out of pan and knead well. 5. Split into portions and add different colors to each piece, kneading well. 6. Enjoy!!!
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395246 -- EMERGENCY SUBSTITUTIONS
1 c. sifted cake flour = 7/8 c. sifted all-purpose flour. 1 c. corn syrup = 1 c. sugar & 1/4 c. liquid used in recipe. 1 c. whole milk = 1/2 c. evaporated milk & 1/2 c. water. 1 c. of buttermilk = 1 tbsp. vinegar & 1 c. of milk. 1 c. sour cream = 7/8 c. of buttermilk or sour milk & 3 tbsp. butter. 1 c. of brown sugar = 1 c. granulated sugar & 2 tbsp. molasses.
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395247 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
No baking and simple for kids! Mix 1 cup of applesauce with 1 (4.12 ounce) bottle of ground cinnamon. Should form a stiff dough, add cinnamon as needed. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutter. Make hole for ribbon. Carefully put on rack to dry. Let air dry several days turning occasionally. Makes about 12 sweet smelling ornaments.
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395248 -- JOURNALS
1 spiral notebook
Pencil
Crayons
Lots of Imagination!
Have children write everyday in the journals. Tell about days activities. They can draw pictures or paste in pictures and brochures of places they visit. Improves writing skills and expressive language. Great summer activity.
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395249 -- CHORE CHART
1 poster board
12 index cards
Tape
Markers
Index cards
12 X # of children you have
Take index cards on poster board. Write chore you desire on the index cards. Write names of children on each card and put 1 set behind each chore. Hang in kitchen and rotate jobs each week.
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395250 -- EASY SPLASH PLACE
Cut in a rubber tire in half and it will make 2 containers for children to play in.
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395251 -- TOOTHPICK ACT
Use plain and colored. Toothpicks are fun to arrange on a table in different designs. *Sticking the toothpicks into a dry sponge or apple to make a fun creature.
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395252 -- BEAN - CRACKER ART
Children can make designs on a table top with dry beans, oyster crackers or fish crackers. Use glue and construction paper and creation be saved.
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395253 -- NANNY'S EMERGENCY KIT
Use a small make up bag and put bandades, aspirin, tylenol for your children, thermometer, sewing kit, wipes, nail clippers and anything else you might need in an emergency. Put in purse and your ready for anything.
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395254 -- SNOW PAINTING
Save squirt bottles and make colored water using food coloring and water. Bundle up and go outside and create colored snow.
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395255 -- PAINTING
There many great ways to use paint: 1. Sponge Painting - Cut sponges in different shape. 2. Stick Painting - Dip end of popsicle sticks, towels, blocks and press on paper. 3. Splatter Painting - Paint with a toothbrush. Dip brush in paint and use popsicle stick to pull brittles away from kids toward paper. Use leaves or figure shapes and splatter shapes.
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395256 -- BAKER'S CLAY
2 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
3/4 c. water
Knead 4 to 6 minutes to mix. Shape into ornament or other object. Bake finished objects at 300 degrees for 1 hour. Objects can be painted and shellacked. Or before baking, brush with beaten egg white for a shine.
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395257 -- SOAP CRAYONS
One cup Ivory Snow. Add 30-40 drops food coloring. Add water by teaspoonful until soap is liquid, stir well. Pack soap into ice cream tray, muffin tins or form into sticks. Set in sunny, dry place for 2 days. Crayons will become hard and great for writing in the sink or tub.
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395258 -- MUFFIN PAN CRAYONS
Old crayons (bits and pieces)
Muffin pans
Muffin cup liners or "non-stick" spray
Peel crayons. Line/spray muffin pan. Put crayon pieces in muffin cups. Separate colors for single color chunks. Mix colors for rainbow ones. Bake at 200 degrees until melted. Cool, peel off liners if used.
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395259 -- FINGER PAINT
1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. cold water
1/2 c. hot water
Mix flour and salt together in pan. Gradually add cold water, stir until smooth. Pour in hot water bring mixture to a boil. Cook until shiny. Pour into containers, add food coloring. Store in refrigerator.
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395260 -- EDIBLE FINGER PAINTS
Mix baby rice cereal with water and good coloring or use instant pudding or cooked cereals with coloring.
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395261 -- FACE PAINT
1 tbsp. solid shortening
1 tbsp. cornstarch
Food coloring
Mix all together. Remove with soap and water or cold cream.
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395262 -- SOAP BUBBLES
1 c. water
2 tsp. liquid Dawn or Joy
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. glycerin (optional but makes
butter bubbles)
Mix all together. Use immediately with bubble pipes, etc.
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395263 -- GLURCH (HOMEMADE SILLY PUDDY)
Elmer's glue
Liquid starch (Sta Flo)
Mix together equal portions of glue and starch. Knead together. If too sticky, add more starch; if too stringy, add more glue. Store in plastic bucket in the refrigerator.
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395264 -- COOKED PLAY DOUGH
1 c. flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. water
Food coloring
Mix and cook on the stove at low heat until mixture forms a ball. Knead. Add more flour if sticky. Store in airtight container.
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395265 -- PLAY DOUGH
1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
1 tbsp. oil
Food coloring
Stir flour, salt and cream of tartar in saucepan. Add water, oil and food coloring to dry ingredients and cook over medium heat until well mixed.
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395266 -- PEANUT BUTTER PLAY DOUGH
1 (18 oz.) peanut butter
6 tsp. honey
Non-fat dry milk or milk plus flour
to right consistency
Mix all ingredients together. Shape and decorate with raisins, chocolate chips; you name it! This is edible.
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395267 -- DINOSAUR FOOD
--PART 1:--
2 c. Pterodactyl toenails, crushed
(sugar)
1/2 c. swamp water (evaporated milk)
1 stick Iguana fat (margarine)
Cook 1 minute at a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. --PART 2:--
3 c. bones (oats)
1 c. dried grass (coconut)
5 tsp. dirt (cocoa)
1/2 tsp. dirty water (vanilla)
Mix together Part 2. Add Parts 1 and 2 together. Stir, drop by spoonful onto waxed paper. Cool and eat. Don't let the dinosaurs eat all the food.
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395268 -- STONE SOUP
3 clean stones
3 stalks celery
2 lg. carrots
2 med. onions
2 med. potatoes
3 med. tomatoes
1/2 tsp. basil, thyme, marjoram
1 bay leaf
1/2 c. parsley
1 1/2 tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. rice
Read the story Stone Soup. Wash hands. Everyone can chop or measure something. Put in a large crock pot. Cover with water. Cook 2 to 3 hours on high. Remove bay leaf before serving.
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395269 -- DUMP CAKE
1 can fruit (any kind)
1 box yellow cake mix
1 stick margarine or butter
1 can opener
1 spoon
1 rectangular cake pan
1. Wash hands. 2. Turn on oven to 350 degrees. 3. Put a little butter in the pan and smear it all over the inside. 4. Open fruit and dump it in the pan, juice and all. 5. Dump the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit. 6. Chop up the stick of butter and dump the pieces on to. 7. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes. 8. Cool and eat. Yummy.
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395270 -- YUMMY PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
1/2 c. peanut butter
1/2 c. honey
1 c. non fat dry milk
1. Wash hands. 2. Measure and put everything in a big bowl. 3. Stir together. 4. Squeeze and pull until it is shiny and soft. 5. Roll into small balls. 6. Place on waxed paper. 7. Put in refrigerator. 8. Wait 1 hour or more until they are firm. 9. Eat.
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395271 -- BUTTER
For each 4 children: 1 pt. whipping cream
4 sm. clean baby food jars & lids Take whipping cream out of refrigerator 2 hours before using to get to room temperature. Divide evenly into jars, put on lids and let children shake, shake, shake. When butter forms, pour off liquid (taste this!) and spread on crackers or bread. (Add a touch of salt if desired.) Option: Put 1 pint of cream into a mayonnaise jar and take turns shaking.
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395272 -- FROZEN YOGURT DESSERT
1 c. plain or vanilla yogurt
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. Kool Aid, unsweetened soft
drink mix, any flavor
Combine all ingredients in non metal bowl. Stir until sugar and soft drink mix are dissolved. Spoon into custard or paper cups. Freeze until firm, about 3 hours.
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395273 -- ORANGE YOGURT FROZEN DREAMS
1 sm. can frozen orange juice
concentrate
1 pt. plain yogurt
2 tsp. vanilla
Honey to sweeten (opt.)*
*Never give honey to a child under 2 years. Beat ingredients together until blended. Fill popsicle molds or paper cups and popsicle sticks. Freeze 24 hours. Makes 8 (1/2 cup) servings. Counts as fruit serving CCFP. They taste much better than they sound.
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395274 -- YOGIE PEAR POPS
1 (16 oz.) can pear halves, drained
1 (8 oz.) plain yogurt
3 tbsp. honey
1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
Few drops almond extract
In blender container combine pears, yogurt, honey, lemon juice and almond extract. Cover and blend until smooth. Pour mixture into 5 (5 oz.) paper cups. Cover each cup with foil. Make a small hole in the foil with knife. Insert a wooden stick into the cup through the hole. Freeze 4 to 6 hours. To Serve: Remove foil and tear paper from pop.
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395275 -- BABOON BUTTER
3/4 c. peanut butter
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. raisins
3 sm. very ripe bananas
1 tbsp. shredded coconut
Mash peanut butter and bananas. Add cinnamon, raisins and coconut. Blend well. Spread on fruit, crackers and bread.
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395276 -- CUT OUT COOKIES
1 c. Crisco
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
--ICING:--
1 tbsp. margarine
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Milk
Powdered sugar
Blend Crisco and sugar. Add eggs and beat. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to mixture; blend well. Bake on greased cookie sheet 10 to 12 minutes at 375 degrees. Frost when cool.
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395277 -- CREMEDOODLES
1 (7 oz.) jar marshmallow creme
1 c. peanut butter
1/2c. honey
3 oz. milk chocolate bar, grated
1 1/2 c. raisins
1 c. chopped walnuts
2 c. shredded coconut
Kids can stir all ingredients except coconut together and help form into 1" balls. Roll in coconut. Chill or freeze. Makes about 6 dozen.
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395278 -- SPINACH OMELET
1 egg per child
1 slice cheese per child
Well drained spinach, enough for a
vegetable for each child
Scramble eggs slightly, add spinach and cheese. Place under broiler until hot and bubbly. Serve with biscuits and fruit and milk.
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395279 -- PEANUT BUTTER BANANA BALLS
2 ripe bananas
5 tbsp. peanut butter
2 tbsp. honey
Mash bananas. Mix with peanut butter and honey. Roll into balls. Freeze in covered container.
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395280 -- PUDDING WICHES
1 1/2 c. cold milk
1/2 c. peanut butter
1 pkg. instant pudding
24 graham crackers or chocolate wafers
Add milk to peanut butter, blend until smooth. Add pudding mix. Beat 2 minutes at lowest speed. Let stand 5 minutes. Spread filling 1/2" on 12 crackers, top with remaining 12 crackers. Freeze 3 hours.
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395281 -- GORP
--Suggestions:--
Raisins
Oatmeal
Sesame seeds
Granola
Chocolate chips
Dates
Any dry cereal
M&M's
Cheerios
Pretzels
Sunflower seeds
Wheat or Rice Chex
Peanuts
Walnuts, any nuts
Mix what you want and enjoy.
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395282 -- CHERRY CAKE
2 cans pie filling
1 yellow cake mix
1 stick oleo
1/3 c. nuts, chopped
Mix cherry pie filling and cake mix with melted oleo. Pour into greased 13'x9" pan. sprinkle nuts on top. Bake 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes.
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395283 -- JIG-TIME TARTS
Thin slice sandwich bread
Oleo
Sugar
Fruit cocktail, drained
Cool Whip
Cut crusts from bread. Butter both sides of bread. Place in muffin tins. Sprinkle insides with sugar. Place in oven and brown. when browned, remove from pans, slightly. cool. Fill with drained fruit cocktail. Top with Cool Whip.
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395284 -- YOU CAN EAT IT DOUGH
1 1/4 c. confectioners' sugar
1 1/4 c. powdered milk
1 c. corn syrup
1 c. peanut butter
Mix until dough reaches proper consistency for molding. Let children mold all kinds of creatures and decorate with Cheerios and raisins. Can eat when they are finished.
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395285 -- EDIBLE DOUGH
1 1/2 c. warm water
1 pkg. dry yeast
1 egg
1/4 c. honey
1/4 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
5 c. flour
Stir yeast in 1 1/2 cups very warm water until dissolved. Mix in egg, honey, shortening and salt. Stir in flour a little at a time until makes a ball. Knead 5 minutes. Make flat figures on cookie sheet. Cover with towel 25 minutes. Bake 20 minutes in 350 degree oven. Eat or shellac it.
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395286 -- PAINTED TOAST
White bread
Milk
Food colors
Small clean brushes
Paper cups
Toaster
Divide small amounts of milk into paper cups and add a different color to each. Using the clean brushes. Let the children paint on their bread. Teach them to paint gently so they don't tear the bread. Do not let them get the bread too wet. Let them drop into toaster and see what happens when it pops up!
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395287 -- COOKIE PAINTS
2 egg yolks
1/2 tsp. water
Food coloring
Blend egg yolks and water together. Divide into containers and add food coloring. Using small clean paintbrushes, paint unbaked cookies. Bakes on a shiny glaze.
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395298 -- GIANT CHALK STICK
3 tbsp. plaster of paris
2 tbsp. powder tempra paint
Wax paper cups
Water
Mix paint powder and plaster powder in paper cups. Add water slowly to dry mixture until creamy, stirring well. Wait about 1 hour until chalk is hard. Firmly tap out container.
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395299 -- SQUEEZE BOTTLE PAINT
2 c. white glue
1/2 c. dry plaster of paris
1 c. powdered tempra
Mix together and add enough water to make consistency of toothpaste. Make consistency of toothpaste. Put into squeeze bottle. Use black squeeze paint to make outlines for "stained glass" effect. When dry, use water colors or markers to fill in when dry. Use white to make "spider web" pictures. Dry flat overnight.
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395300 -- SOAP POWDER FINGERPAINT
1/2 c. liquid starch
3 c. water
1/4 c. soap powder (not detergent)
1/4 c. talcum powder
Dry tempra
Mix soap and water in a saucepan, then add starch. Stir until soap powder is dissolved. Bring to a boil and cook until clear. Remove from heat and add tempra and talcum. Using a mixer beat until it is smooth and foamy. Store air tight in refrigerator.
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395301 -- SALT DRIP PAINT
1/2 c. salt
2 tbsp. flour
Dry tempra (any colors)
Water
Mix salt, flour and dry tempra. Stir in enough water to make mixture the consistency to drip off of a spoon. Use a funnel to fill squeeze bottles. Let child make design by dripping from squeeze bottle or dripping from a spoon onto construction paper. Dry flat overnight.
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395302 -- CORNSTARCH FINGERPAINT
3 tbsp. sugar
2 c. cold water
1/2 c. cornstarch
Dry tempra
Mix sugar, cornstarch and water in a heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly. When thick, cool and pour into 6 muffin tin compartments or 6 paper cups. Add a different color of dry tempra to each.
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395303 -- SHINY PAINT
1 part white glue
1 part liquid tempra
Mix together and use right away or store in an air tight container. Paint with brushes and allow to dry completely before touching. Wash brushes before they dry.
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395304 -- 'WASHABLE' EASEL PAINT
1 1/4 c. cornstarch
1 c. cold water
1 c. Ivory flakes
1/2 c. salt
3 c. hot water
1 c. talcum powder
1 tsp. glycerine
In a saucepan mix cornstarch and cold water. Add Ivory flakes, salt and hot water. Cook until bubbles appear. Remove from heat and add talcum powder and glycerine. Stir until smooth. Store air tight, no refrigeration needed. Can divide into several containers and add different colors dry tempra. Keeps indefinitely. Washes out of clothes easily.
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395305 -- UNCOOKED PLAYDOUGH
1 c. flour
1/3 c. salt
1/3 - 1/2 c. water
2-3 drops food color
3-5 drops of either liquid detergent
or vegetable oil
Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl. In separate bowl, mix all liquids together, and then slowly add to the dry ingredients. Knead to mix, adding more water by teaspoons if necessary for proper consistency. Store in air tight container in the refrigerator.
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395306 -- COOKED PLAYDOUGH
1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
1 tbsp. oil
1 tsp. food color
Combine flour, salt and cream of tartar. Mix liquid and gradually stir them into dry ingredients. When smooth, cook over medium heat. Stir constantly until ball forms. Remove from heat. Knead until smooth.
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395307 -- COOKED PLAYDOUGH
1 c. flour
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 c. salt
1 c. water
1 tbsp. cream of tartar
Food coloring
1 tsp. vanilla (opt.)
Mix the dry ingredients together in a saucepan. Mix oil and water, then pour slowly into dry ingredients. Cook over very low heat until the mixture is thick (like mashed potatoes). This happens very quickly. Stir in vanilla. Remove from heat and turn the mixture onto a board or table. When cool enough to handle, knead coloring in until smooth. Store in an air tight container.
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395308 -- HARDENING SALT CLAY
2 c. salt
1 c. + 2 tbsp. water
1 c. cornstarch
Mix salt and 1/2 cup water in heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until salt dissolves. Remove from heat. Combine cornstarch and remaining water and add it to the salt water. Cook over low heat until mix is thick and smooth. This happens quickly. Spoon the clay onto table or board to cool. Store air tight. It will harden in the sun and can be painted.
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395309 -- RUBBERY PLAYDOUGH
2 c. baking soda
1 1/2 c. water
1 c. cornstarch
Food coloring
Mix together dry ingredients in a saucepan. Add water, stir until smooth. Cook 1 to 2 minutes over medium heat until thick. Remove to waxed paper to cool. Knead in coloring until smooth. Store in air tight container.
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395310 -- SOAP SCULPTING STUFF
2 c. soap flakes (Ivory)
1/4 c. water
Put soap flakes in a large bowl. Add water and squish and squeeze until mixture is all damp and squishy. when mixture sticks together, it's ready to sculpt. Figures become firm in refrigerator. Then allow to dry completely before handling. Can be painted when dry.
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395311 -- CLAY JEWELRY MIX
3/4 c. flour
1/2 c. cornstarch
1/2 c. salt
Warm water
Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Gradually add warm water until mixture can be kneaded into a stiff dough. To reduce stickiness, dust with flour. Children can roll into balls for beads. Pierce each with a toothpick for hole to thread onto string. Air dry and paint.
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395312 -- DRYER LINT "PAPER MACHE"
3 c. dryer lint
2/3 c. flour
2 c. water
Mix water and lint together in a large saucepan, stirring well. Slowly add flour, mixing well. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture holds together, forming peaks. Pour out onto several layers of newspaper to cool. Use mixture over a base, such as a box, balloon or bottle, spreading like paper mache. Dry 4 to 5 days. Store unused air tight. Keeps only 4 to 5 days.
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395313 -- BOOKBINDER'S PASTE
1 tsp. flour
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. alum (powder)
1/3 c. water
In top of double boiler, mix dry ingredients. Add water slowly, stirring out lumps. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat when paste begins to thicken; it will thicken more as it cools. Keep covered. Add water to thin when necessary.
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395314 -- PAPER PASTE
1 c. flour
1 c. sugar
4 c. water
1 tbsp. powdered alum
3 drops oil of clove
Mix flour and sugar, then add slowly 1 cup of the water. In the top of a double boiler, bring remainder of water and the alum to a boil, then add flour and sugar mixture, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until fairly clear (about 1/2 hour). Remove from heat and add oil of cloves. Makes 1 quart of paste. Paste will keep a long time in air tight jar with small wet sponge on top of paste.
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395315 -- GLARCH (GOOP)
--Equal amounts:--
Liquid laundry starch
White school glue
Use approximately 1/4 cup per child. Pour glue and starch into a small bowl for each child. Let them mix with fingers. It will be very sticky until well mixed. Then it becomes similar to the commercial putty product. For variety, add glitter. Store air tight in refrigerator.
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395316 -- BRIGHTLY DYED PASTA
Rubbing alcohol
Food colors
Noodles or rice, uncooked
Do not eat! This is for art projects only! Pour alcohol into large bowl and add food color. Use 1/2 bottle food color for each bottle of alcohol for very bright colors. Add pasta or rice, stir and let set until desired color. Spoon out, using slotted spoon, onto newspapers. Spread to dry (about 2 hours). Store in Baggies. Alcohol can be poured back into bottles and used again.
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395317 -- MAGIC CRYSTAL GARDEN
6 tbsp. salt
6 tbsp. water
6 tbsp. laundry bluing (in laundry
dept. at grocery store)
1 tbsp. ammonia
5 or 6 pieces charcoal
Food coloring
A glass container
Adult supervision is needed with ammonia! Mix salt, water, bluing and ammonia in a large bowl. Put charcoal in an old glass bowl. Pour mixture over charcoal. Sprinkle drops of food coloring for color. Set container in a warm place and do not move it. It will continue to grow crystals until all liquid is absorbed. (You can make several small gardens in glass jars, dividing the liquid over them.)
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395318 -- BIG BEAUTIFUL BUBBLES
1 c. water
2 tbsp. liquid detergent
1 tbsp. glycerine
1/2 tsp. sugar
Mix all ingredients. Let stand overnight in covered container. Stir. Blow big beautiful bubbles. HINTS: Joy dish detergent works well. Glycerine can be purchased in cake decorating departments.
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395319 -- TEDDY BEAR SUNDAES
Any flavor ice cream
M & M's or sm. candies
Sm. round chocolate or vanilla wafers
Chocolate sprinkles or toasted coconut
Put scoop of ice cream into dish for head. Use candies for eyes and mouth. For ears, push cookies into ice cream. Sprinkle a little coconut or chocolate sprinkles on top for hair.
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395320 -- ICE CREAM CLOWNS
1 scoop vanilla ice cream
1 sugar cone
Chocolate bits
Raisins
Maraschino cherries
Whipped cream
Put scoop of ice cream on plate with cone on top for hat. Use chocolate bits for eyes, cherry for nose and raisins for mouth. Be creative! Put whipped cream around the clown for neck ruffle. Another version of an ice cream clown: Put a scoop of ice cream on a chocolate sandwich cookie. Use gumdrops for his eyes, mint wafers for his ears, an orange slice for his mouth, and a maraschino cherry for his nose and as a top for his cone cap.
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395321 -- ICE CREAM PIE
1 pastry or graham cracker pie shell
1 pt. strawberry ice cream
1 c. milk
1 pkg. instant strawberry pudding
Blend ice cream and milk together in a bowl. Add strawberry pudding and beat until mixed. Pour into pie shell. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
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395322 -- BANANA SURPRISE
1/2 of a sm. ripe banana
3/4 c. milk
2 tbsp. frozen orange juice
concentrate
2 tsp. honey
1 ice cube
2 drops yellow and 1 drop red food
coloring
Put 1/2 of a small banana into a blender container. Add 3/4 cup milk. Cover blender. Run it on low for 10 seconds. Put 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate into a small bowl or a cup. Add 2 teaspoons honey to the cup. Stir to mix them well and melt the orange juice. Add the honey mixture to the blender. Add the ice cube. Cover the blender and run it on low for 30 seconds or until the ice cube stops making noise. Take off the top of the blender. Add 2 drops yellow food coloring and 1 drop red. Cover the blender. Run it on low for a few seconds. The drink will turn orange. Stop blender. Take off cover. Pour drink into glass and serve. Makes 1 banana sunrise.
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395323 -- ERIC'S QUICK GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
2 slices bread
Velveeta or Cheddar cheese (2 slices)
Margarine (optional)
Toast bread in toaster. Spread bread with margarine. Place cheese between slices. Microwave on high power 30 to 40 seconds until cheese is melted.
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395324 -- YUMMY COOKIES FOR KIDS TO COOK
1/2 c. cake mix, any flavor
1/2 tsp. soft butter
1 1/2 to 2 tsp. water
Preheat oven to 350. Mix butter and cake mix. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons water and blend. Dough needs to be stiff but mixes vary so more water may be needed. Add by drops. Roll dough on floured surface then cut out cookies. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet 5-8 minutes. About 1 dozen cookies.
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395325 -- ARTIST'S PUNCH
Combine orange juice with seltzer. Add colorful ice cubes made by freezing cranberry juice in an ice tray.
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395326 -- BANANA SHAKE
1 med. banana
1 sm. container yogurt, plain or
strawberry-banana
1 c. milk
1 "shaking jar"
Using a fork, smash banana in a small bowl. Pour milk and yogurt into shaking jar. Spoon banana into shaking jar. Cover jar tightly and shake vigorously. Pour into frosty mug for a great summer refresher.
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395327 -- GHOUL-AID
1 env. grape flavor unsweetened
Kool-Aid pkg.
1 env. orange flavor unsweetened
Kool-Aid pkg.
2 c. sugar
3 qts. cold water
1 bottle (qt. or liter) ginger ale,
chilled
In a large plastic pitcher, dissolve both envelopes of Kool-Aid and the sugar in cold water. Add the ginger ale just before serving. Serve over ice.
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395328 -- BIRDS NESTS
3 tbsp. butter or margarine
2 tbsp. creamy peanut butter
3 c. marshmallows
3 c. chow mein noodles
Peanut M & M's
Melt butter, melt into it 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter. Add 3 cups marshmallows and melt over low heat. Add 3 cups chow mein noodles. Mix thoroughly to coat. Butter hands and shape small portions into nests on greased pans. Add 3 peanut M & M's while nests are still warm.
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395329 -- DIRT CUPS
2 c. cold milk
1 pkg. (4 serving) Jello chocolate
flavor instant pudding
8-10 (7 oz.) plastic cups
1 pkg. (16 oz.) chocolate sandwich
cookies, crushed
1 tub (8 oz.) Cool Whip whipped
topping, thawed
--Suggested decorations:--
Gummy worms and frogs
Candy flowers
Chopped peanuts
Pour milk into large bowl. Add pudding mix. Beat with whisk until well blended, 1 to 2 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in whipped topping and half of crushed cookies. Place 1 tablespoon crushed cookies into cups. Fill cups 3/4 full with pudding mixture. Top with remaining crushed cookies. Refrigerate 1 hour. Decorate.
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395330 -- PLAYMATE PIZZAS
3 whole wheat English muffins or
bagels, split and toasted
3/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese (3 oz.)
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
4-5 slices Canadian style bacon
1 (2 1/2 oz.) jar sliced mushrooms,
or 1/2 c. pitted ripe olives,
sliced
Sprinkle toasted muffins or bagels with cheese. Spread tomato sauce over cheese. Cut Canadian style bacon to make 6 mouths and 12 eyes. Arrange mouths and eyes on muffins. Arrange mushrooms or olives around the top edge to resemble hair. Place pizzas on baking sheet. Bake in 450 oven for about 5 minutes or until hot. Makes 6 servings.
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