Camera Lens Bling

Too cute !

Check out this great tutorial and then get wild with crystals and ribbons flowers wow Love this one
Found HERE

Halloween Lawn spider to build

Found this easy project on the DIY network.

Check it out

Free Plans

Free Woodworking plans link found HERE

Make your own paint

With cheap, non-toxic ingredients

So where to get the least costly, non-toxic, low-energy paint?

The answer lies in a trip to the milk-bar. A couple of litres of skim milk will form the base for enough paint to begin experimenting. The next stop is the hardware store for some builder's lime (also called slaked or hydrated lime) and plaster of Paris. Apart from some water and your choice of pigment, these are all the ingredients you will need.

There are several variations on what is usually referred to as `milk paint'. One involves mixing lime into a thick paste with a little water, then gradually adding milk until it reaches a paint-like consistency. I was told about this method by a friend of mine, Salvatore, who had used it while growing up in Italy in the 1930's and 40's. Both ingredients were widely available, and used with various pigments, milk paint is attractive and durable. I tried the recipe using bottled skim milk, though Salvatore recommends milk directly from the cow, with the cream skimmed from the top.

Sieve the lime before mixing it with the milk, and let it sit for several hours, though found that it was still quite lumpy. Straining the mixture through muslin makes it much smoother. I used the paint on old unpainted weatherboards, and got good coverage-once it dried it actually looked like paint!

An internet search revealed some other paint recipes. One that I tried consists of plaster of Paris as the main solid ingredient, mixed with a little lime and skim milk. Again, filtering through muslin cloth to remove lumps is a good idea. This paint was similar to the lime paint, but where the lime-only paint was powdery when dry, the plaster of Paris set a lot harder.

Creating colours

There are many options for colouring milk paint. For a straight white, zinc oxide or titanium dioxide are good. Calcium carbonate or chalk will make the paint more opaque. Iron oxide (rust) is easy to manufacture at home from steel wool or iron filings, and gives the paint a nice ochre colour. Many traditional paints used wild berries for colouring. Again, the muslin cloth comes in handy for removing pips. If you're concerned about being able to replicate your colours, you could compromise and buy some ready-made pigment from an art supplies shop.

Cleaning up

Besides the obvious advantage of not having to inhale pungent vapours, cleaning up these paints with water was dead simple. I didn't have to worry too much about tipping the cleaning-up water on the garden, although too much lime can be a bad thing for soil. Lime and milk paint also comes off hands and clothes much more readily than other paint. While lime is alkaline and can cause skin to dry out and feel `burnt' after prolonged contact, it is easy to dip your hands in a bucket while you paint, or wear gloves. If you get lime in your eyes flush them with cold water immediately.

Finishing the surface

One disadvantage of milk paint is that it can be marked by water. Sealing will eliminate this problem, and will make the finish generally easier to clean in `high splash' areas like the kitchen. A range of finishes can be used, including linseed oil and Danish oil. The roughness of the surface caused by particles of lime can be smoothed with steel wool or sandpaper before applying the finish.

What the ingredients do

Why milk and lime? The first reason is that they are cheap and readily available, which is why milk and lime mixes were the most commonly used paint until the mid-1800's. Most importantly, though, they have a synergistic effect that makes great paint. Milk contains a salt called casein, which reacts with calcium in lime to form calcium caseinate, a resin that binds itself with pigments in the paint and the surface the paint is applied to. Many people complain of the great difficulty in removing the bottom layer of paint on old doors and window frames-in many cases, that's well-cured milk paint. The combination also means that once cured, milk paint will no longer be alkaline.

Make your own milk paint:

Home-made paint recipes

Basic lime and milk paint

Mix in one part of lime with twelve parts of skim milk (you can measure by either weight or volume). Add pigment until desired colour is achieved.

Lime, milk and plaster of Paris paint

Ingredients:

Skim milk 1.5 cups

Lime 30 g

Plaster of Paris 240 g

Pigment

Mix skim milk with lime while stirring briskly until the lime is thoroughly dispersed.

Add plaster of Paris and pigment until desired colour is achieved

Notes:

Allow the mixture to sit for an hour or until it stops bubbling.

When painting, stir the mixture every five minutes to prevent the solid ingredients settling.

Washing up

Use water, and a little soap. Unlike commercial synthetic paints, the residue can safely be poured onto the garden, though be careful not to tip too much lime on one area.

OUT SPOT !

Stain Guidelines If you know what type of stain is on the cloth, the following suggestions are very helpful in removing new and sometimes older stains.

Scorch/Burn Marks Scorching permanently damages the fabric. The heat burns and weakens the fibers, and can also melt manufactured fibers, such as polyester. If the damage is slight you might be able to improve the look. Brush the area to remove any charring. If the tablecloth is washable, rub liquid detergent into the scorched area. Launder. If the stain remains, bleach with an all-fabric non-chlorine bleach.

Alcoholic Drinks, Wine Launder with detergent in the hottest water safe for the fabric. If it is a new stain, do not use soap (bar, flake, or detergents containing natural soap), since soap could make the stain permanent or at least much more difficult to remove. If it is an old stain, soak in a solution of water with one half of a scoop of powered non-chlorine bleach. Watch carefully. Soak for at least 2 hours, (more if necessary). Line dry in sun. Soak tough stains for 30 minutes in 1 quart of warm water and 1 teaspoon of enzyme presoak product. The removal of old or set-in stains may require washing with non-chlorine powdered bleach that is safe for the fabric. Always check for colorfastness first. If all the sugars from the wine or alcohol are not removed, a brown stain will appear when the fabric is heated in the dryer or is ironed, as the sugar becomes caramelized in the heat.

Tomato-based Stains Saturate the area with pretreatment laundry stain remover. Wait a couple of minutes for the product to penetrate the stain. For stubborn stains, rub with heavy-duty liquid detergent. Launder immediately. If the stain remains, soak the entire tablecloth in a diluted solution of all-fabric powered bleach. Be aware that all the colors may lighten. If the stain persists and the tablecloth is white or colorfast, soak in a diluted solution of liquid chlorine bleach and water. However, be sure to read the tablecloth label regarding the use of bleach. Bleach can damage some dyes and prints, and bleaching damage is irreversible. Also, if the stain is not removed in 15 minutes, it cannot be removed by bleaching and further bleaching will only weaken the fabric.

Blood Treat new blood stains immediately! Flush cold water through the stain and scrape off crusted material. Soak for 15 minutes in a mixture of 1 quart lukewarm water, 1/2 teaspoon liquid hand dish washing detergent, and 1 tablespoon ammonia. Use cool/lukewarm water. Rub gently from the back to loosen stain. Soak another 15 minutes in above mixture. Rinse. Soak in an enzyme product for at least 30 minutes. Soak aged stains for several hours. Launder normally. If the blood stain is not completely removed by this process, wet the stain with hydrogen peroxide and a few drops of ammonia. Caution: Do not leave this mixture on the cloth longer than 15 minutes. Rinse with cool water. If the blood stain has dried, PRE-treat the area with PRE-wash stain remover, liquid laundry detergent, or a paste of granular laundry product and water. Launder using bleach that is safe for the type of fabric.

Candle Wax Harden the wax by rubbing with ice. Remove the surface wax by carefully scraping with the dull edge of a butter knife, if that doesn't work, you can try the next suggestion. Sandwich the wax stain between folded paper towels and press down lightly on top of the towel with a warm (not hot) iron. Replace the paper towels frequently to absorb more wax and to prevent transferring the stain to new areas. Continue as long as wax is being removed.

Yellowing, Graying If it is an old stain, soak the tablecloth in a solution of water with one half of a scoop of powered non-chlorine bleach. Watch carefully. Look for signs that the dye is colorfast. Soak for at least 4 hours, (more if necessary). Line dry in the sun. Repeat the process if still yellow.

Dye Stains, Dye Transfer Soak the entire tablecloth in a diluted solution of powered non-chlorine bleach. If the stain remains and the tablecloth is colorfast, soak the entire tablecloth in a dilute solution of liquid chlorine bleach and water. Again, test for colorfastness first and watch carefully. Not recommended for tablecloths that were made prior to 1935. Check the "Dating Your Tablecloth" section for clues as to the approximate age. Caution: Chlorine bleach may change the color of the tablecloth or cause irreversible damage especially in PRE-1940s tablecloths. Therefore, it is important to check for color fastness before using. If the stain does not come out within 15 minutes of bleaching, it cannot be removed by this method and any further exposure to bleach will weaken the fabric and remove the color. I do not recommend this for general stain removal. Note: To check for color fastness to liquid chlorine bleach, mix 1 tablespoon of bleach with 1/4 cup of water. Use an eyedropper to put a drop of this solution on a hidden seam in the tablecloth. Let it stand two minutes, then blot dry. If there is no color change, it is probably safe to use the product. Powdered non-chorine bleaches have directions for colorfastness tests on their boxes. There are also a number of dye removers/strippers, which are available in drug and grocery stores. However, color removers will also take out fabric colors as well as the stain so be careful.

Mildew Mildew is a growing organism that must have warmth, darkness, and moisture to survive. Mildew actually eats cotton and linen fibers and can also attack manufactured fibers, causing permanent damage and a weakening of fibers and fabrics. To treat mildew, first carefully brush or shake off mildewed area. It is very difficult to remove and will damage the value of a vintage tablecloth. PRE-treat the stains by rubbing the areas with a heavy-duty liquid detergent. Then launder in the hottest water safe for the fabric, using bleach safe for fabric. Always check for colorfastness and for the age of the tablecloth before using any type of bleach. Let the item dry in the sun. Badly mildewed fabric may be damaged beyond repair. Old stains may respond to flushing with dry cleaning fluids. Carefully read and follow the instructions on the product label.

Rust Removing rust stains can be difficult. These stains cannot be removed with normal laundering. Do not use chlorine bleach, as chlorine bleach will make the stains permanent. Small stains may be removed with a few drops of a commercial rust remover, or by repeated applications of lemon juice and salt on the stain. Do not let the fabric dry between applications.

Coffee, Tea Saturate the stain with a pretreatment stain remover. Rub the stain with a heavy-duty liquid detergent and launder in the hottest water safe for the fabric. If it is a new stain, do not use soap (bar, flake, or detergents containing natural soap), since soap could make the stain permanent or at least more difficult to remove. If it is an old stain, soak the tablecloth in a solution of water with one half scoop powered non-chlorine bleach. Watch carefully. Soak for at least 2 hours, (more if necessary). Line dry in sun.

You can also use liquid laundry detergent and oxygen color safe bleach or non-chlorine powdered bleach. If safe for the specific fabric try this old home remedy, boil fabric in a solution of 4 teaspoons of cream of tartar per pint of water. Rinse thoroughly. Rust removers that contain hydrofluoric acid are extremely toxic, can burn the skin, and will damage the porcelain finish on appliances and sinks. Use as a last resort. I do recommend using the Carbona Rust remover products, but again, watch your cloths carefully.

Smoke/Odors Some of the older tablecloths that have been stored for many years have that "old smell" and yellowing in the creases. You will also find tablecloths that have been in a smoker's home with that "tell tale" smell. I have not had any problems removing either of these problems from my tablecloths. If the tablecloth is not seriously frayed or damaged in any other way, soak the tablecloth is a solution of tepid water and one scoop of non-chlorine powdered bleach or Oxy. Watch carefully for any signs of dyes fading. Remove immediately if you see a green or red "tinged" water. Soak overnight and place outside out all day in the sun. Repeat if necessary, but it should work in one treatment.

Recycle T-Shirt Dog Toys

Found this great dog tog with instructions over on  craftbits.com She calls it a tugga toy

Check out how to make this recycle T-SHIRT Dog Tugga Toy.

Wedding decor favors How To's

Learn how to make these great wedding decor items.How to instructions found HERE



Hot Oven Mitts How to

This cute hot mit can be found with instructions HERE



50 ways To Repurpose and Recycle a Wedding Dress

It Now that the wedding is over ,it seems a shame to store an expensive dress when there are so many ways to repurpose wedding gowns . Here is a small lit of ideas for any wedding dress or ugly bridesmaid outfit.

1. How about making a christening outfit
Many patterns can be found in stores and online
2. Make underwear
Use that silk and lace to create something special. How to Link Lace
     How to Link 
3. Kimono Robe
    Wonderful with a bit of colored embroidery  around the white of the old wedding dress. How to Link
4. Evening Gloves How to Link


5. Arm warmers with thumb holes
6. First Holy communion Dress
7. Garter
     Make garter for your friends and family  How to Link
8. Christmas ornaments
9. Jewelry Bag
10. Flower girl's dress

11. Anniversary Outfit
       Shorten the dress if you're going to be dining out, remind your husband how beautiful you looked                  on your wedding day
12. Fabric Earrings
13. Fabric flowers
      My fav is the fabric Flowers  How to Link
14.Bed skirt
15.Padded hangers How to Link
16.Ring bearer pillow
      For your family and friends How to Link

17.Burial Bunting
18.Cocktail Dress
19.Donate To a Local Theatrical Company
20.Bassinet Skirting
     A very sweet way to remember your life and child a beautiful skirt of your own wedding dress.
     How to Link
21.Fairy Princess Dress
22.Halloween Costume
23.Fabric Flags with photos printed on fabric.
   Print on dress and make cute fabric flags for your anniversary party .Remember to get other anniversary photos through the years to add to the flags How to Link
24.Art Canvas
      Stretch across a frame and paint away ,or print on fabric and frame .
25.Donate To Charity
26.Christmas Tree Skirt  How to Link
27.Doll cloths or Doll dressed like an angel
28.Pillow Sham
29.Sell On eBay
30.Shadow Box
31.Prom Dress
32.Sell to a second hand shop
33.Stuffed animals How to  Link Dog

34.Quilt or Photo Quilt - How to print on fabric
35.Tablecloth
36. Table runner  How to Link
37.Wedding Album Cover
      A great way to store all the wedding memories is in a fabric covered photo album covered wedding         fabric and lace. How to  Link
38.Wedding Gift Wrapping
39.Storage box Covers
      How to stylishly store your treasures . How to link

40.Christmas bags  How to Link
41.Christmas stockings How to Link
42.Baby shoes  How to Link
43.Fabric postcards invitations
44.Ballerina dress
45.Hankies
     For the groomsmen and grandchildren or just a memento of the day  How to Link
46. Evening Purse How to Link
47.Tree Skirt  How to Link
48. Card fronts for a anniversary dinner or celebration. Mixed media  Quilting site
49. Valentine gifts
50.Tooth fairy Pillow

Make Homemade Liquid Sidewalk Chalk

Opproximate Time: 5 minutes
Supplies:
1 cup cornstarch
1 cup water
food coloring
old muffin tin
Tin foil

Instructions:
1.Mix together the cornstarch and water in a bowl.
2.Line muffin cups with foil
3..Next divide it among the muffin tin holders.
4..Now add your food coloring to each one and stir. This is also an opportunity to teach your child how by mixing colors together you can make new colors. Combine red and yellow to make orange, blue and red to make purple, and blue and yellow to make green.
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Recipe #2

Super Sidewalk Paint

1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
6 to 8 drops food coloring

Mix cornstarch and cold water together in a small bowl. Add food coloring and stir. Repeat this process to make different colors of paint. You can color larger areas of sidewalk more quickly with this paint than with the regular sidewalk chalk.
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Sidewalk chalk
2 cups water
2 cups plaster of paris
2 Tbsp wet or dry Tempera paint
toilet paper tubes
duct tape
Use duct tape to cover one end of each toilet paper tube. Mix all ingredients and set aside for 5 minutes. Line a cookie sheet with wax paper or foil. Place tubes upright(open end up) on cookie sheet. Tape the tubes upright onto the wax paper or foil to make it steadier. Pour mixture into holders. Let sit until chalk mixture is almost firm. Rip off the toilet paper tubes and let the sidewalk chalk dry for about 2 more hours.

Chinet Paper

Great site for recipes and crafts check out mychinet.com

Paper napkin Folding charts

The Hanger LAmp

Found Treasure to make.
This is so cute for the gueat bedroom or boys room.
Tutorial found HERE

The Rag Rug Tutorial

I have a friend who makes these.

I have tried but it takes strong hands to get it done.

She uses old sheets.

Found this easy tutorial and wanted to share.

Tutorial found HERE



DAD

Happy Father's Day! Sunday, June 16th is Dad's special day. This page is dedicated to Dad! There are ideas for gifts to make, activities to plan.

Family Key Keeper
Help Dad (and everyone else) keep track of his keys by making him this great personalized key keeper! You'll need a 2 1/2 by 12" pine board, some wooden paint stirrers (or flat wooden spoons), 2 picture hangers, markers, glue, yarn and some screw-in hooks.
Attach the picture hangers to the back of your board so that Dad can hang his key keeper. Now, decorate the stirrers (or spoons), so that each one resembles a member of your family. You can use the yarn for hair, and decorate with things like googly eyes, buttons, pieces of felt, and whatever else you can think of! Glue the handle of each spoon to the back of the board, so that each "family member" is spaced evenly apart.
When the glue is dry, screw a hook into the board below each family member. Now, your key keeper is ready for use!


Special Key Chain
This makes a great gift, and is both fun and easy! You'll need a clean meat tray, permanent markers (Sharpies work great!), and a key ring. Cut the curved sides off the tray. Now use the markers to make a special design, or message for Dad. Make a hole in the tray close to the edge.
Place the tray on a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil and place in oven at low temperature for 2- 5 minutes. Keep an eye on it! As the meat tray heats up, it will shrink and get hard.
Allow to cool and add your key ring! A perfect gift for Dad!

Scented Soaps for Dad
Pour Ivory Snow into a mixing bowl and add water until the mixture is a stiff bread-dough consistency. Knead in some food coloring and add a few drops of men's cologne. Pinch off a small piece of the mixture and shape into a ball. Repeat the process until all the soap mixture has been used. Allow the balls to dry for about four days. To give as a gift, place the balls into a clear plastic cup. Wrap with colored tissue paper and tie with a contrasting color ribbon. Add an original gift tag to complete the package!
Dad's Cookie Jar
Or, make it a muffin, or candy jar! Just take an empty jar or coffee can- (make sure there are no sharp edges!). Wrap your container with construction paper and decorate with markers, fabric, paper cutouts, sequins, etc.
Now, make a batch of Dad's favorite cookies or other goodies. Line your container with colored tissue paper and fill!

Windchimes for Dad
Make a wonderful windchime mobile for Dad out of some of his favorite things- screws, nuts, and bolts! You can use a hanger or a piece of wood for your base, and then hang a variety of screws, washers, nuts, bolts, etc with string or fishing wire!
Hang the strings close together so that a slight breeze will make music!

Necktie Cake
Give Dad a necktie that he'll really enjoy this Father's Day! One he can sink his teeth into! Mix up a cake mix following the package directions. Now pour batter into 1 cupcake holder, and the remainder into a rectangular pan. Bake according to directions, and allow to cool.
Remove the cake from the pan, and cut in half lengthwise. Lay the pieces end to end on cardboard, or a cookie sheet. Place the cupcake at one end of the cake. Cut the other end of the cake into a V-shape. Now frost the cake and decorate with M & Ms or other goodies to look like a tie!

Personalized Baseball Cap

Dad's love hats, and yours is sure to especially love this one! Start with a plain white or tan baseball hat. Use fabric paints or permanent felt tip markers (be careful!) to write or draw on the hat. You can also pin things on the hat that are special to your Dad- maybe a golf tee, a baseball ticket stub, fishing lures, or a picture of you!
Footprint Craft & Poem
This is a very popular and special craft to make for Dad. Just trace your child's footprints on construction paper and cut out. Then either write on the footprint, or on paper the following poem:
"Walk a little slower Daddy" said a child so small,

"I'm following in your footsteps and I don't want to fall.
Sometimes your steps are very fast,
Sometimes they're hard to see;
So walk a little slower, Daddy,
For you are leading me.
Someday when I'm all grown up,
You're what I want to be;
Then I will have a little child
Who'll want to follow me.
And I would want to lead just right,
And know that I was true,
So walk a little slower, Daddy,
For I must follow you."
author unknown)

Terrific T-shirts
Won't Dad be proud to sport this "hand-some" t-shirt? Take a plain white t-shirt in Dad's size, and put a piece of cardboard or folded newspaper inside of it to make it a smooth surface. Now tape or pin a sheet of construction paper over the center front of the shirt.
Pour several colors of fabric paints into various pie pans, or similar containers. Now press your child's hand into one of the colors and make handprints randomly on the front of the shirt. Repeat this process with other colors of paint.
When the paints have dried, remove the construction paper from the shirt, and use a squeeze bottle of fabric paint to write "The Best Dad- Hands Down!" in the open space. Allow the paint to dry for a day or two.


Miniature Backyard Golf!
Here's a fun game the whole family can enjoy on Father's Day! Part of the fun is being creative, and setting up your special "course"! You can play inside or outside!
You can make the "holes" by collecting cans or pails and setting them on their side. You can add a little Ziplock bag of sand or dirt to make them stay put. Make obstacles using furniture, toys, or cardboard boxes with holes cut in them.
No golf equipment? Use baseball bats, broomsticks or cardboard tubes for clubs and ping-pong balls or even plums or apricots in lieu of golf balls!

Father's Day Book
Help your little one make a meaningful Father's Day gift that Dad will treasure! Decorate the front of your book to look like a dress shirt! You'll need a 12" x 18" piece of construction paper and some white copy paper cut down to 7" x 9".
Fold the construction paper in half to make a 12" x 9" card, with the fold on the top. Now cut a 4" slit on both sides of the card about an inch down and parallel to the fold. Take the resulting flaps and fold them down diagonally to make the "collar" for the shirt. Glue the ends to the card securely.
Now, use crayons, markers or fabric pieces to make the rest of your shirt design. You can use construction paper or fabric to make a tie or a pocket. (include a tissue in the pocket!) Draw stripes or polka dots.
Next, staple a few 7" x 9" sheets of paper between the covers of your book. On the front page write "I love my Dad because..." and draw a picture of you & Dad. On each of the following pages, illustrate special things about Dad and draw or cut out magazine pictures that depict activities that you enjoy doing with Dad.


A Handful of Love for Dad
This is an easy handmade card project! You need red construction paper and white copy paper. First, trace your child's hand twice on the red paper. Cut out the hand shapes and set aside.
Cut out a red heart out of the construction paper, and a smaller heart out of the white copy paper. On the white heart, draw a self-portrait and write "ME" along with your Happy Father's Day message. Glue the white heart to the middle of the red heart.
Now staple the hand cutouts to the top of the heart so that the fingers intertwine and cover the picture. On the top hand write "Look inside so you can see." Then on the second hand cutout write "Who loves you best. Of course it is...". When Dad opens it up, he'll see "ME!"

Plastic Bag Yarn

.myrecycledbags Photo Instructions

Instructions for cutting plastic bags & creating recycled plastic yarn

This process is a great way to recycle those old plastic bags into something useful. You can crochet or knit a cool tote bag similar to reusable promotional tote bags that are sold.
• Cutting
Lay recycled bag out flat
Fold in half lengthwise then fold in half again
Cut off top handles
Cut bag in strips about 1 inch wide or as desired
Set aside the end of bag where bottom edge was glued. The ends and the handles can be recycled either as stuffing for other projects, packing material for shipping, or taken to your local recycling bin for plastic bags.

• Tying strips together
Take two strips and inter-twine together
Gently pull on ends to knot two strips together
Connect next strip to last strip in the same manner
Continue connecting strips until you have a large ball of plastic “yarn”


Tips:
Pull ends evenly to create a smooth and flat strip.
If you find your strip doesn’t lie flat between knots, you didn’t pull
evenly which creates a bunched strip. Just make sure your strip is
even before you pull your knot tight between the two connected
strips. To fix a bunched strip, just loosen your knot between the strips
then pull on the ends again to make your strip flat and smooth.

Fathers DAy Crafts

Great gifts and Sites for DAd and fathers
http://www.holidays.net/father/index.htm

Lots to choose from on this site
http://www.fathersdaycraftbox.com//

Tons of really cute crafts. I love the BBQ bottle

Poem
What makes a Dad
God took the strength of a mountain, The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages, The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring, The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity, The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities, When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it ... Dad

http://www.angiesrealm.com/fathers-day/crafts/

Father's Day Crafts

Easy homemade crafts and projects for making father's day extra special, homemade crafts are a very personal way of showing how much your dad means to you on fathers day.

Father's Day Gift-Wrap for your Crafts

1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cold water
1 1/2 cups boiling water

Mix the flour and cold water together in a small cup. Add the boiling water and heat on low until mixture starts to boil, stirring constantly. Set mixture aside to cool completely.
Divide into portions and add different colors of food coloring.
Create designs on paper using fingers, fists, old combs, toothbrushes, etc.
Use to wrap up gifts for dad on Father's Day.

Craft
Fishing bucket Craft
Materials
Scribbles Dimensional Fabric Paint
SC121 Bright Red
Collage Pauge Instant Decoupage
Cardstock, brown and cream
Aleene's Original Tacky Glue
Bucket
Photos
Scissors
Marker
Yarn, green
Brush
Tissue paper, green, royal, turquoise, light blue
Steps:
1.Tear strips of tissue.
2.Working in sections, use brush to apply Collage Pauge to surface of bucket, immediately press on tissue.
3.Carefully brush another coat of Collage Pauge over top of tissue. Cover remainder of bucket. Keeping lighter colors towards the top. Overlap the colors to create interest. Then, let it dry.
4.Wrap yarn in a wavy pattern around the bucket and then glue it down.
5.Cut out photos of your kids and pictures of fish from magazines, internet or computer print outs. Arrange kids to determine size of boat. Sketch boat and cut out.
6.Draw planks onto boat with marker.
7.Position and glue kids to backside of boat.
8.On front side of the boat, write "We love you, Dad" or some similar message with Scribbles Fabric paint. Let this dry as well.
9.On cream colored cardstock write "Fish All Day" or your own message and let dry. Cut out around letters.
10.Glue boat with kids to center of bucket and glue "Fish All Day" towards the top of the bucket. Let glue dry.
11.Glue additional fish around the sides of the bucket. Let dry.
12.Present as a loving gift!

Crackle Fried Marbles

I see the crackle fried marble is back in fashion again.
Mother and I would make these by the cake pan full and turn out jewelry and crafts for months.
Dangle earrings, necklaces, car dangles, key chains ,we glued them on clear glass and filled the fish bowl with them.
Here is a few methods for the fried,crackle glass.
We only used the oven method 45 years ago.Lost about 3 out of every 30 that flat shattered into tiny pieces.So don't worry when they don't all come out perfect.



How to Make Fried Marble Jewelry

Frying marbles is a very simple process and makes some really pretty jewelry.
Difficulty:EasyInstructions
things you'll need:

Bag of solid color, transparent marbles.
Frying pan
Wooden spoon
Large Pot
Cold Water
Ice
1 Place the marbles in the frying pan. I used a non-stick pan, but I don't think it matters as there's nothing sticky that will ruin your pan. Turn the heat to medium high.

2 Fry the marbles, stirring a lot. I wouldn't say "stir constantly," but you want to keep them moving so that they don't heat up too much in one spot. Fry them for 15-20 minutes.

3 While the marbles are frying, or you before you start, fill up a large pot with cold water and lots of ice.

4 When finished frying the marbles, immediately pour them into the ice water. The marbles will shatter on the inside while retaining their round shape on the outside. It resembles shimmering glass.

5 The first picture above shows a finished necklace I made by creating a cage with sterling silver wire and attaching to a sterling silver chain. You can easily change the marble to a different colored marble by pushing open the back of the cage, popping out one marble, and replacing it with another. Wire wrapping is a technique that takes some practice and more instructions. I'll try to post a tutorial for that soon. But, there's an easier way to make a necklace and this is my best seller.

6 Blue, White (Clear), and Green Fried Marbles

Buy some pre-assembled wire bead cages. There are many online sources and can also be found at any craft or beading store. Thread a chain, ribbon, or cord through the bead cage. Then, insert your fried marble by pushing open the middle of the cage and popping the marble into the cage. The bead cage will spring right back to it's original shape. Wear and enjoy!

Oven Method

Make inexpensive   by baking and internally cracking ordinary marbles. Make up a few as gifts or for your next hot seller at a craft fair.
Difficulty: Easy
Things You'll Need:

Pie Pan
1 Bag Of Marbles
Bowl Of Ice Water
Oven
Jewelry Bell Caps
E6000 Glue
Jewelry Jump Rings
Necklace
2 Pairs Of Needle Nose Pliers

1.) When you purchase your marbles, purchase can any regular, one color or cat eye marbles. If you use a two tone color marble the marbles will not get a crackling appearance, instead they will just crack in half.

2.) In a medium size, metal bowl place 3 cups water and five ice cubes. For each batch of marbles that you fry be sure to replace the ice cubes. The marbles need to go from a fire, hot oven right into freezing, cold water in order to create the crackling affect.

3.) Place marbles in a metal pie pan and place them in a 500 degree oven for 20 minutes to heat them thoroughly. There might be a few that will crack in half while you are heating them up. This is O.K. and perfectly normal.

4.) Remove the marbles from the oven after 20 minutes. Pour them directly from the pie pan into the ice cold water. Let them cool for about a minute. When you remove the marbles from the water you may find some have broken, if they do just throw them out. It's the marbles that are in intact but have a crackling effect inside and out that you are going to use for the next step.

5.) Dry each marble completely. Place E6000 glue on the bottom or underside of each bell cap and place it on the top of each marble one at a time. The glue does dry to the touch fairly quick but you can not wear the necklace for 24 hours until the glue has completely setup.

6.) When the bell cap is dry, usually within 24 hours add the jump ring to the bell cap. To attach the jump ring to the bell cap you will need two sets of pliers. Hold one set of pliers in each hand. Place the jump ring in your left hand pliers, holding the rings left side with the split side up. Take your pliers in your right hand and gently grasp the right hand side of the jump ring and push backwards to open it. Slip the bell cap hole in the split ring. Place the necklace inside of the opened split ring to. Be careful that the necklace does not go into the bell cap hole, just the split ring should be in the bell cap. Then use both sets of pliers, one on the right hand side of split and one on left hand of split to gently rock the ring back and forth, moving it closer to closing the split ring gap.

Mold making

Crystal Eggs

Found on Martha Stewart and Professor Figgy's site.

These wonderful crystal Eggs.

What a great way to spend time with a child and make your own crystals.

The whole kit id offered on Figgys site for only 20.00 dollars along with a few other great kits.

Check out the sites and enjoy the science !

Tools and Materials

•Blown-out eggshell (Get the How-To)
•Alum powder
•White glue
•Small paintbrush
•Plastic or glass container
•Egg dye
•Hot water
•Craft stick or spoon
•Latex gloves
•Drying rack or newspaper
Crystal Egg Geode How-To

1. Start by blowing out a large white chicken egg (Get the How-To) and splitting it in half, lengthwise. The egg can be cracked by striking it against a surface or cut with a small pair of scissors. Make sure the inside of the eggshell is clean and dry.

2. With a small paintbrush, apply white glue to the inside and cracked edges of each half of the eggshell and sprinkle with alum powder until completely coated. Set eggshell halves aside to dry overnight.

3. The next day, prepare your growing solution in a glass or plastic container by using a craft stick or spoon to mix 2 cups of very hot water (almost boiling) with an entire packet of powdered egg dye. Be sure to wear latex gloves to protect your hands from the dye. (Tip: Liquid food coloring can also be used to dye the geode -- 30 to 40 drops will adequately saturate the solution.)

4. Add 3/4 cup of alum powder to the hot dye bath and stir until completely dissolved. If there are remaining crystals in the bottom of the container, place the solution in the microwave for a few minutes to dissolve them. This will prevent alum from being drawn away from the geode.

5. Once the alum is completely dissolved, let the solution cool slightly (for about 30 minutes) and then submerge one of the dried, alum-coated eggshells in the growing solution, allowing it to rest on the bottom of the container with the inside of the shell facing up.

6. Set the container aside in a safe place overnight to allow the crystals to grow undisturbed. (Tip: The longer the eggshell is in the solution, the larger the crystals in the geode will be. Twelve to 15 hours will usually result in a perfect geode.)

7. The next day, remove the geode from the growing solution very carefully (as wet crystals are quite fragile), being sure to wear latex gloves to prevent the dye from staining your hands. (Tip: If you are not satisfied with the size of your geode crystals, return the geode to the growing solution and wait a day or two. As water evaporates from the solution, more alum will be deposited in your geode, increasing the size of the crystals.)
8. Place your geode on a drying rack or newspaper and allow to dry completely before handling.
9. To grow a second geode in the other half of the eggshell, simply re-dissolve the crystals remaining at the bottom of the growing solution in the microwave and follow the instructions above starting at step 5.

Additional Tips
Geodes can be grown without using egg dye. The resulting crystals are clear to milky white, like quartz.

Easter Egg Money Holder

Easter Egg Money Holder Tutorial Found HERE

FLEXIBLE MOLD

FLEXIBLE MOLD COMPOUND
This is new mold material is much superior to ordinary gelatin (mold glue) and is very easily made. It does not shrink or dry out like ordinary casting gelatins. If made according to directions it will retain all its original qualities indefinitely, and can be remelted when necessary.
FORMULA:
Flake Gelatin . . . . . . . 4 1/2 pounds
Water . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1/2 pints
Glycerin . . . . . .. . . . . 9 pounds
Glucose . . . . . . . . . . .1 pound
Denatured Alcohol . . 1 ounce
PROCESS: Place the gelatin in a large container and pour the water over same; then cover container with damp cloth to prevent evaporation. Mix up thoroughly with the hands every ten minutes to keep water evenly distributed, otherwise the bottom will absorb too much water and the top portion will dry out and harden. Replace cloth after each mixing. After gelatin is thoroughly softened, squeeze out all surplus water (if any), and place in double boiler and melt. A few minutes after it begins to melt start stirring and keep stirring until the gelatin is all melted and free from lumps. Then add the glycerin (which should have previously been heated) and stir until blended. Continue to stir until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated and remove from fire. Now add the alcohol and stir until thoroughly blended with the rest of the mixture. The compound is now ready for use. Do not add water when remelting.

A double boiler can easily be made by using two metal buckets or pans, one larger than the other. Put a few stones in the bottom of the larger container and partly fill with water. Then put mold compound into smaller container and place it in large container. There should be enough water in large container to come up at least half way on outside of small container. The stones are to prevent the small container from touching the bottom and thereby burning the mixture. Leave unused material in container in which it was melted.

HOW TO GET THE ABOVE COMPOUND TO MAKE MOLDS: First select the article you desire to duplicate. Almost all articles can be duplicated, such as celluloid novelties, metal toys, dolls, etc. Articles cast in compositions, book-ends, emblems, etc.

If the article to be cast is very simple, with one entire side flat like a book-end, emblem, or plaque, it is only necessary to lay it on some flat, smooth surface, like glass or marble, face up. Place a frame of wood or metal bars around it, having oiled the object and other parts well; then pour the pliable mold composition over it. However, for more complicated things such as door stops and novelties in forms of dogs, cats, dolls, etc., you will have to make a mold in two pieces.

To make two piece molds, plaster should be used to reinforce the mold. To make good molds you must bear in mind that both this compound and rubber gives under the weight of the casting material. Therefore, some means must be used to hold molds made from these materials in shape. It must be made so that the mold can easily be removed from the reinforcing shell so that the mold may then be removed from the casting without damaging it.

After you have applied the molding composition or last coat of rubber and compound starts to set - spread about 1/2 inch thickness of plaster mortar over it with a trowel, let set and then remove it. For full body molds in two parts - make one half, let it stand until set, cut notches in the plaster shell around the edge that will be spliced to the other half and then apply rubber and plaster to the other half. To prevent the plaster sticking, coat the splice edge of the first half with two coats of ordinary rubber cement.
RUBBER MOLDS
GUTTA-PURSHA MOLDS:
Purchase a sheet of GUTTA-PERCHA, about one-fourth of an inch thick. Cut it about size desired. Soak it in NAPTHA (which causes it to swell), then soak it in hot water. This makes the sheet of Gutta-Percha soft and mushy in appearance, somewhat like a wet rag. Then in this condition, press it against your model, slowly but firmly.
When there are small cavities such as the mouth or eyes of a figure, be sure that you get the rubber all the way in . . . the better you press it, the sharper the mold will be.
Try it on a plaque first, for that can be made in one piece mold. When it is sufficiently pressed, have some plaster mixed and pour it over the mold. This will harden quickly and so hold your rubber mold (Gutta-Percha), in place until it gradually dries out. It will then retain its shape. This plaster shell should always be used to hold mold rigid while casts are being made.
To make a mold of a figure in the round (showing both sides) the mold must be made in two pieces, with shell of plaster to hold them in place, same a described previously.