• Bird Treats
  1. Use an icepick or another sharp pointed object to carefully punch
     a hole in a corner of the bread.
  2. Let stale bread and bagels sit out overnight.
  3. Take half of a bagel or a slice of bread and smother one side with peanut butter.
  4. Sprinkle peanut butter side with birdseed.
  5. Thread yarn thru the hole in the bread or the center of the bagel.
  6. Leave enough room in the yarn to hang the treat.
  7. Tie off the yarn
  
  SUPPLY LIST
  • Stale Bread or Bagels
  • Peanut Butter
  • Birdseed
  • Yarn

• Hanging Lanterns
  1. Cut 2 pieces of wire about 3 times the height of the jar.
  2. Bend each piece in the middle forming a 90 degree angle.
  3. Thread the the two wires together at the bend of each angle. The two wires will form an "X"
  4. This will be the support.
  5. Place the jar on the "X"
  6. Take the 4 ends of the wires and bring them up the jar to form a hanger.
  7. Tie all four ends together and use the excess wire to form a hook.
  8. Cut an additional piece of wire and wrap it around the hook to reinforce it.
  9. Measure the diameter of the jar and cut 2 pieces of wire the length of the diameter plus at least 2 inches.
  10. About an inch from the bottom of the jar, attach the wire you just cut to one of the 4 support wires.
  11. Continue wrapping the wire around the jar and attach to all 4 support wires.
  12. Further up the jar do the exact same thing with the second wire that you cut.
  13. Trim excess wire.
  14. Fill the jar with several inches of sand.
  15. Place a votive candle in the center of the sand.
  16. Test the strength of the hanger - if need be reinforce with more wire.
  17. Securely hang.
  
  Variations - You can add wire to form zigzags or other decorations. Just as long as you have good support for the jar and a strong hanger.
  CAUTION: Always use caution and keep flammable and breakable items away from children.
  SUPPLY LIST
  • Mason, Heat Resistant Jars
  • >20 Gauge Iron Wire
  • Wire Cutters
    Pliers
  • Sand
  • Candle Votives

  • Stepping Stones
    
    1. Mix the Quikrete According to Directions on the Bag
    2. Spray the Molds with Cooking Spray*
    3. Pour the Mixture into the Molds
    4. Level the Mixture with the Trowel
    5. Decorate the Edges with Rocks, Marbles, etc.
    6. Allow the Quikrete to Set up (Maybe 5 Minutes)
    7. Make a Hand Print in the Center AND/OR
    8. Use Nonsticked Sprayed Cookie Cutters to Make Designs
    9. Use a Stick OR Alphabet Cookie Cutters to Write Lettering.
    10. Wash off All Items Used Immediately
    11. Allow to Try According to Manufacturers Recommendation
    12. Store Any Unused Quikrete in an Airtight Container Away from Moisture

    *Cooking Spray Tip Submitted by Danette Wilder
    SUPPLY LIST

    • Mixing Container
    • Molds - Shallow Cake Pans, Shallow Tupperware, Potted Plant Drip Trays, etc.
    • Trowel
    • Nonstick Cooking Spray
    • Quickrete
    • Marbles, Rocks, Seashells, etc.
    • Cookie Cutters
    • Aquarium Rocks

  • Glass Etching
    
    1. Clean the Glass Surface with the Vinegar and Water
    2. To Create a Design the Will be Etched Around - Apply Stickers, Lettering, Masking Tape or Use Stencils to Cut Out Designs from Contact Paper,
    3. Put on Gloves
    4. With the Paintbrush Apply the Etching Solution Liberally Where You Want the Glass to be Etched.
    5. Allow the Glass to Sit According to the Directions (Usually 5 Minutes)
    6. Wash off the Etching Solution with Water
    7. Remove all of the Stickers, Tape, etc.
    8. Clean the Glass Again with the Vinegar and water.
    
    SUPPLY LIST
    • A Vinegar/Water Mixture
    • A Glass Item - Frame, Votive Holder, Christmas Ornament,..
    • Armour Etch - Glass Etching Cream
    • Medium Artist Paintbrush
    • Heavy Plastic Gloves
    • Stickers, Contact Paper & Stencils, Vinyl Lettering
    • 1/4in Masking Tape
    
    CAUTION - Etching Cream Can be Harmful to Skin, Respitory System, Etc. Protect Skin when Using and Use in a Ventilated Area.

    Bistro Kitchen Curtains
    

    1. Attach the curtain rod halfway down your window
    2. Measure & Cut the towels so the hem of the towel touches the window seal and the other end measures an inch and a half above the rod.
    3. Sew a 2 inch hem at the top of the cut towel
    4. Stitch the rings to the top of the hemmed towel
    5. Repeat the process with a total of 2-4 towels depending on the width of the window.
    
    SUPPLY LIST
    • Tea Towels or Flour Sack Dish Towels
    • A Brass Curtain Rod
    • Matching Sew-on Rings
    • Needle and Thread
    • Sewing Machine

  • Tin Can Lanterns
    

    1. Draw a Design on the Can with the Marker
    2. Fill the Can Almost to the top with Water and Freeze overnight
    3. The Next Day Take the Can out of the Freezer and Lay it on it Side on a Towel
    4. Put on the Goggles
    5. Take the Hammer and a Nail and tap the Nail into a Section of the Design
    6. Repeat the Process with Different Size Nails Leaving 2-4mm Between each Punch
    7. Punch Two Hole on Either Side at the Top of the Can for a Handle
    8. After all the Holes have been Punched Dump out the Ice.
    9. Dry the Lantern and Paint with Clear or Different Colored Acrylic Paint
    10. Thread at Least 10 inches of Wire through the Top Side Holes and Twist Securely Together at the Top for a Handle
    11. Put a Few Inches of Sand in the Bottom of the Lantern to Anchor a Votive Candle

    CAUTION - Do Not Use Metal with Rust or Jagged Edges. Handle any Jagged Metal with Gloves. Small Sharp Edges can be Hammered Down and/or Covered With Duct Tape
    SUPPLY LIST

    • Clean Empty Tin Cans (Coffee,etc.) Open on One End
    • Safety Goggles
    • Towel
    • Hammer
    • Different Size Nails
    • Votive
    • Indelible Marker
    • Acrylic Paint
    • Water
    • Sand

Easy Soap

1. Cut Bars up to Measure 2 cups
2. Melt in a Double Boiler or on High for 1 minute in a Microwave
3. Skim off the Froth
4. Add a Few Drops of Food Coloring and/or Essential Oil
5. Apply a Coat of Essential or Vegetable Oil to the Mold
6. Pour Carefully into the Molds
7. Top with Additions
8. Let Stand for 2 or More Hours
9. Tear away Paper Carton or Open Can Bottom
10. Wrap in Cling Wrap and then if desired, Decorative Wrap

CAUTION - Do Not Use Metal with Rust or Jagged Edges. Handle Melted Soap with Caution.
SUPPLY LIST

• Clear Glycerin Soap Bars
• Double Boiler or Microwave
• Molds - Tomato Paste Cans, Small Milk Cartons, Paper Cups, Candy Molds, etc.
• Liquid Measuring Cup
• Large Spoon
• Plastic Cling Wrap

Essential Oil
Food Coloring
Additions - Lavender Plant, Citrus Peel, Oatmeal, Shredded Coconut, Poppy Seeds,etc.

Rag Rugs

1. Cut Fabric in 2-3 Inch width Strips. Try cutting one long continuous strip.
2. Cut 3 Strips of the same length from different fabric
3. Using a running stitch sew the three strips together at one end.
4. Tie the Sewed End to a Doorknob or Chair to make braiding easier
5. Braid the 3 strips together in a tight even braid
6. If you come to the end of the length of the stips and you need more braid for your particular project, sew 3 new strips to the ends of the other strips.
7. Sew 2 rows of stitching to make the strip junction secure
8. You will need 25ft of braid for a small rug. Coil the excess braid around the back of the chair or dorrknob to keep the strips taut for braiding.
9. When your braid is the desired length, begin coiling the braid into a loose, flat, spiral shape. Don't coil it too tight or your rug will not lie flat.
10. Sew the braid together in the spiral as you go.
11. When finished tuck the braid end against the outer part of the rug and firmly sew in place

TIP - If your rug needs to be flattened, place it under a heavy object (books,etc.) overnight.
SUPPLY LIST

• Old Clothes or Fabric - Look in the Bargain Bin
• Scissors
• Ruler
• A Heavy Duty Rug Needle
• Heavy Thread