Baking Soda Clay
Here's another homemade modeling compound that good for both kids and adult artisans. Compared to the homemade polymer clay I presented a few weeks ago, it's non-elastic when wet and much "softer" when dry---that is, easy to sand smooth or to reshape, to add etchings, and possibly even to carve (I haven't tried). I've used it to make a variety of small items, particularly small bowls and candle holders (shown below in order of finished-ness). Sanded nice and smooth! Materials 1 cup corn starch2 cups baking soda1.25 cups cold waterNon-stick potWooden spoonMed-large bowl (not pictured)Damp cloth, lid or plate (not pictured) Steps Combine ingredients in pot and stir until smooth. Cook over low-medium flame, stirring constantly, until the mixture resembles mashed potatoes. Remove from heat and let cool in a separate container either covered with a damp towel or mostly covered with a plate or lid. Sculpt. Allow to dry, about 2 days depending on the size and thickness of your finished piece. Enjoy!
PeanutButterFrozenTreatsfordogs
This site has a lot of pictures! Please be patient while site loads! Sit and Stay! Copyright © 2007 BunnyRooBeagle.com. All Rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Ingredients: Three 6 ounce Containers of Plain, Low-Fat Yogurt 1/2 Cup of Peanut Butter (Low Sodium) 1 Four Ounce Jar of Banana Baby Food 1 Tbsp of Honey Directions: In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. A yummy frozen treat! Penny, Kylie & Kiwi LOVED the frozen peanut butter banana pops! I am trying to save a cat with a broken tail from being euthanized.
Halloween: how to make spider web balloons
If you're planning a halloween party to remember, now's the time to get making props and decorations for the event. One of the coolest ideas I've seen is balloons filled with 'spider webs' (right), which makes for a really spooky effect. You'll need access to some helium, and ideally a substance like hi-float (buy it in the USA by clicking here) which will allow for the heaviness of the balloon's contents. But once you've collected these together, this is a really quick and easy project. Follow the jump for instructions. What you'll need: - HI-FLOAT (US shoppers click here) - 11-inch clear latex balloons - Small rubber spiders Instructions - Inject a little less than the usual amount of Hi-float into an clear balloon and rub it around to coat the inside. - Put a small rubber spider inside the balloon. - Inflate the balloon to about 75% of the full-size with air. - Seal the balloon with a plastic disk or clip. - The next day remove the clip and deflate the balloon.
Bow sleeve t-shirt
*--*New addition...the link to the tutorial on ruby murray's website instead of just the website :) Just click on bow-tee to head over!*--* *****I just wanted to add here that I found the original of this where I got the idea! It does show up on the sew whats new website, but it is actually from this Refash Co-op blogger ruby murrays musings. Here's a quick long sleeved t-shirt to short sleeved t-shirt refash that I saw over at sew-whats-new.com. ( they have the how-to with helpful photos, sorry :( I haven't managed to slow down enough to make up 'tutes' for my refashions) I started by chopping off the sleeves, cutting off the cuffs of each sleeve and then cutting straight up the sleeves from one end to the next on the underside. It went from a long sleeved t-shirt that I'd only wear when not leaving the house :) to a super cute top that I can dress up with...you guessed it! AndreaLittleDidYouKnow
Favorite Layouts of 2011 and a New Header
Hi everyone! Soooo whatcha think?? Like the new 2012 header? I thought since 2011 was blues I'd do a super girly pink one for 2012. Having only one boy and not being too girly myself I never get an excuse to use cute pink papers enough. And i've been wanting to make a bunch of pin wheels as well so this is the result :) Hope you like it, you'll be stuck looking at it until 2013 haha! I thought it would be a good time to show you my top ten layouts of 2011 as well. 2 Weeks: As seen in the Winter 2011 Issue of Scrapbook and Cards Today Being Your Momma: Featured at Craft Gossip.com Feelin Clean Smellin Fine: Nom Nom Nom! Please, No More Bananas! You Bring Me So Much Joy First Class Flying: Winner of the Sassafras August Challenge Lovebirds: As seen in the January 2011 issue of Scrap n'Art Magazine Crawl, Smile, Play, Laugh: Inspired by one of Kimberly Neddo's layouts in the Sept 2011 issue of Scrapbook Trends Lil Miss Emma Bear: As seen in the Crate Paper Readers Gallery
Winter Butterfly Garden - Urban Comfort
Maybe there aren't that many people who put butterflies at the top of their Christmas wish list, but I've been a little obsessed with them over the past year. I'm not a collector - I don't care about perfectly mounted (and pricey) rare specimens, though I can certainly appreciate them. And I've been inspired by all of the butterfly projects I've seen on blogs and in magazines, but not inspired by the use of obviously fake butterflies. What I wanted were butterflies I could incorporate into my personal decor but that wouldn't cost an arm and a leg. What I discovered is that it's possible. There are reputable vendors online (and if it matters to you, you can email them and ask if their butterflies are ethically harvested, meaning that they're captured after they've naturally expired) and you can purchase folded butterflies housed in glassine envelopes. If you're squeamish like I am, it takes a little getting used to, handling the butterflies and squeezing them to open their wings. Before:
Nifty Food & Plants To Grow Indoors {May Surprise You
If you don’t have any garden space or you live in a climate with a short growing season, you can still exercise your green thumb with these indoor plant ideas…a few will even produce fresh produce too! You’ll find tips for growing assorted herbs, a couple vegetables and a few neat-o plants to try your hand at. You can grow them inside year round but many will thrive outdoors during the summer months (if you have the space) but move them indoors once it gets a little chilly and before the first frost (imagine having garden fresh tomatoes over the winter!). Never Pay For Onions Again Enjoy Garden Fresh Onions Year Round With This Tip Here’s a great tip from MyByrdHouse: Onion Recycling Tutorial: I learned this tip a couple of years ago and have tried it and found that it works and is quite marvelous. The trick is to take the cut end (root side) and plant it in a pot, water well, give it some time and voila! Please visit the site for complete details, great tip! Bean Sprouts In A Jar
How to create a sunken trampoline - little green fingers
I think a sunken trampoline has to be my favourite family garden feature. It's a simple enough idea but solves so many headaches. It's safer, less intrusive and popular with everyone. I have sunken a couple myself. So what do you do...? First, measure up - I would say buy a relatively large trampoline (ours is 14') but make sure that it won't dominate the garden. And that's it, except to say, sunken trampolines might be safer, but not so safe that you shouldn't supervise very carefully. Oh and if you want to see a couple of films about putting in sunken trampoines and how to maintain them, check these out below:
