Making a Pirate Map?
I have burnt the edges of various items I have crafted by using my electric range with coils. Simply lay the edge a little at a time on a heated coil, if it catches fire simply have a wet sponge to daub it with - makes fantastic burnt edges!
Gluing Sand to Wood?
Just a thought - use sand colored paint and mix the sand with it! I have used white paint and mixed sand with it to paint my snowmen out of concrete blocks - except the sand darkens it, so I have to spray a coat of white over it - but looks like snow!
Climbing Rose Advice?
I had a lovely climbing pink Queen Elizabeth - it only flowered the first year - I was told by searching online that they wont bloom but once, so hope that isnt the type you have!! I replaced it with the old-fashioned Pauls Scarlett and it blooms all summer...
Floral Wire Jewelry
This is absolutely gorgeous! How do you do it and what thickness is the wire? Thank you so much for sharing!
Iced Black Tea is Cloudy?
To keep your tea fresh, after brewing in HOT boiling water, put a PINCH of baking soda in it before making your iced tea - and it will stay fresh forever!
Valentine Candy Bar 'Vase'
What a novel idea!! Just the thing to use for table decor for our Valentine Banquet at church! Thank you soooooo much for sharing!!!!
Chocolate Rum Balls Recipe?
I made these again this Christmas for my hairdresser - needless to say I had to save a few for myself!! ENJOY!! RUM BALLS Mix: 1/3 c. powdered sugar 1/3 c. rum 3 T. corn syrup 1 T. oleo 1 c. melted semi-sweet chocolate chips Stir in 2-1/2 c. vanilla wafer crums...
Bodacious Brownies
Is there really only one teaspoon of flour in this? Please let me know, as I look forward to trying your recipe!! thx, roseoma3
Canning Baked Goods?
I made these last year for the single older ladies in our church as Christmas gifts - they loved them! PUMPKIN BREAD-IN-A-JAR 2-2/3 c sugar 3-1/2 c flour 2/3 c shortening 4 eggs 2/3 c buttermilk 1 can pumpkin 1 t baking powder 2 t soda 1 t salt 1-1/2 t pumpkin...
Recipes Using Windfall Apples?
I have several trees that have given us loads of apples this year - I have given them away, made applesauce, just sliced them - sprinkled lemon juice on them and frozen in ziplock bags for pies or apple crisp, made fried apples. Here is my recipe for apple...
Baking In A Canning Jar?
you bake the item first, then while still warm, screw on lid to seal....here is an item I made for gifts last year and was greatly appreciated!! PUMPKIN BREAD-IN-A-JAR 2-2/3 c sugar 3-1/2 c flour 2/3 c shortening 4 eggs 2/3 c buttermilk 1 can pumpkin 1 t baking...
Recipe For Zucchini Relish?
I make this sweet zucchini relish every year and just love it!! 10 c ground zucchini, 4 c ground onion, 2 green peppers, ground. Mix with 5 T salt, let stand overnite, then drain and wash next morning. ADD: 2-1/4 c vinegar, 1 T cornstarch, 2 t celery seed, 3...
Recognizing Your Luggage
I crochet - so made long vari-colored chains (using 4 different bright colors and LARGE afghan hook) with pompoms on the end for our luggage when we went on our cruise - was very easy to pick out on the racks!
Crocheted Bodice
can you give me some basic instructions? I have two graddaughters turning 8 that would LOVE these for summer! What an ingenious idea and thank you so much for sharing!! Please email me: roseoma3@hotmail.com
