Cute dinner for kids OR bird lovers!
- Cooked spaghetti-(our nest)
- Cooked meatballs-(our birds)
- Candy eyes from craft stores or baking supply stores
- 1 Carrot or orange peel (our bird’s beak)
- Sharp pointy knife
Category: Animals
Paper Tube Owls
Disclaimer: I almost never post crafts using toilet paper tubes… I always suggest, if any craft instructions call for tp tubes – that you cut down paper towel tubes instead. I’m not a major germophobe by any means – but for goodness sake people – let’s not have our kids doing too much touch feely on something that has sat next to a toilet half it’s life. Rant over… lets get crafting..!!
You’ll need:
Paper Towel rolls, cut in half or so
Decorative Paper
Googly Eyes
Glue
Ruler
Scissors
Getting Rid of Fruit Flies
Read the 10 tips in the article from about.com:
1. Dispose of any rotting fruits and vegetables.
First things first. As soon as you see a few fruit flies, you need to purge your produce. Anything that is beyond ripe, oozing liquid, or has been cut or broken open must go. Don’t just throw it in the garbage or compost bin, either (unless your compost bin is outdoors and located a distance from your house). Bag it up and take it outside to the trash. Then clean up any residual mess left behind.
2. Empty and clean recycling cans.
Fruit fly habitat is any place they can find something sweet or fermented, with a little moisture. Empty soda cans, wine bottles, and beer cans fit that bill perfectly. Once you’ve dumped the produce, turn your attention to the recycling bin. Take all your bottles and cans out for pickup. Then give the bin itself a thorough scrubbing to remove any residue of beer, wine, or juice.
3. Take any compost scraps outside.
If you compost your kitchen scraps, I applaud you. Everyone should compost. But if you compost your kitchen scraps and you have fruit flies buzzing about, it’s time to clean out the compost bin. Until you get your infestation under control, you’ll need to take produce scraps straight out to your outdoor compost pile. Empty any compost containers that you keep indoors, and give them a good scrubbing, too.
Paper Shape Candy Holders
Paper Mache Penguin; Recipe and Tips
- Before starting your project, clear a large area and cover with garbage bags or several sheets of newspaper. Paper mache is a very messy project!
- Allow each layer to dry completely before adding another layer, will keep the layers strong as well as prevent mold growth.
- Add a bit of salt to your recipe if it’s a project you plan on keeping for awhile. The salt will help prevent mold growth.
- Adding a small amount of white glue to a basic flour & water paste will give the paste some strength.
- Acrylic paints are a good choice for painting dried projects, for best results make sure each coat of paint is fully dry before painting another coat.
- Make sure the item is completely dry before painting or spraying with varnish or a sealant, the paper material may bubble a bit underneath if you don’t.
1 cup Flour (2 parts)
1 1/2 cups Water (3 parts)
1/2 TBS salt (optional)
1/4 cup white glue (optional)
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