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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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