Handiwipes Bikini

2 handiwipes
ribbon
polyfil, two wads baseball size
Panty 1. fold one wipe in half, short ends together
2. fold in half again
3. with last folded edge at the bottom toward you and open ends to the top, fold each bottom corner up to the top and glue to hold. you should now have a triangle shape with a small flat bottom of about an inch.
4. tie ribbon around each pointed corner at the top.
bra 1. fold wipe in half short ends together
2. roll into loose tube, overlapping the folded edge over the open edge
3. pinch the center of the tube and tie with ribbon
4. stuff a wad of polyfil into each open end of tube.
5. tie each open end shut with ribbon, leaving one end of the ribbon long, as if you were going to tie this around your neck. there you go, a bikini
Just play around you'll get it. :)
you can also use dishcloths
Don't get excited
don't be misled
these aren't for you
but your dishes instead!
so untie the bows.
you'll see they're quite handy
you have gained two dishcloths,
but lost your bra and panty!

Snowman Soup

Was told you've been real good this year
Always glad to hear it
With freezing weather drawing near
You'll need to warm the spirit
So here's a little Snowman Soup
Complete with stirring stick
Add hot water, sip it slow
It's sure to do the trick!

Snowman Soup:
1 package hot chocolate mix
3 Hershey Kisses
15 (or so) marshmallows
1 candy cane
Place all the above in a mug, attach the following poem.

To make your own:
3cups powdered sugar
8oz non fat dry milk
(1)16oz Instant chocolate milk
(I use Nestle)
(1) 6oz non dairy creamer
1 large box of instant chocolate
pudding mix.
Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container until ready to package.The directions are 3Tbls. per cup. Hope you enjoy this.****Tay =O)

you might have enough to throw in a packet of hot chocolate mix, some marshmallows and peppermint stick, wrap it all in cellophane and add snowflake soup poem that I wrote last year. Did this with dark blue mugs, and just sponged on white paint for snow, green triangles with sponge for trees and frosted with a little more snow.

Handkerchief Baby Gift

Using a ladies handkerchief add lace around all the edges. Fold the handkerchief in half and buch at one end. Sew bunched end together - so the hankie becomes a tiny bonnet. Cuff about the last inch or so and add ribbons for ties. Then included the following poem:

"Hankie Bonnet"
I'm just a little hankie,
as square as square can be.
But with a stitch or two -
they made a bonnet out of me.
I'll be worn from the hospital,
upon the christening day.
Then I'll be carefully pressed
and neatly packed away.

On her wedding day -
so I've been told,
every well dressed bride,
must wear something old.

And what could be nicer
than to find little old me,
a few stitches snipped -
a wedding hankie I'll be.

If per chance it's a boy
someday he will wed.
So to his bride he can present
the hankie that once adorned his head.

Old Age Pills

old "farts" old age pills
special instructions
take one and chew as
needed

yellow--for gas
purple--for arthritis
orange--for deafness
black--for memory loss
green--for constipation
white--for baldness
pink--for wrinkles
red--for sex

the red pill may be cut
in half if needed.

Threads of Friendship

threads of friendship
that will never break
thank you for the laughter
for the good times that we share

thank you for your comfort
when things are going bad
thank you for the shoulder
to cry on when I'm sad

this gift is a reminder
that all my lifetime through
I'll be thanking heaven for
a special friend like you.

attach a small thread spool with a small amount of thread wrapped around it.

Weather Forcaster

Cut a length of rope or crochet a 8 inch rope of yarn, fold and attach this saying. you are now the proud owner of the first accurate weather forecaster
if it's wet--it's raining
if it's white--it's snowing
if it's moving-- it's windy
if it's gone--it's been stolen

Prayer Rock

I type the Prayer Rock poem in bold letters 10 letters on colorful paper. Attach to card weight paper, laminate then punch hole in corner of poem. Size apx. 2 x 3 inches. I then take a rock (appropriate size of course) and a 4 or 5 inch square of pinked fabric, place my rock in the center of the fabric square, pull up each corner, squeeze to make a hobo pack style wrapping, tie with a colorful ribbon, then tie to the hole in the Prayer Rock card. Great bazaar keepsake or can sell for whatever price you desire.
My name is Virginia. I'm from Illinois. We have a number of craft events during the year in my part of the country. The prayer rock project is something that can easily be made in no time at all and constructed while watching TV.

A squeeze and a kiss!

Take plastic drink bottles (I used the ones called Squeeze Its) attach a small piece of card stock, cut into a heart shape, to the bottle with ribbon. Tape a Hershey's Kiss to the paper heart. Above the Hershey's Kiss write something like "for valentines day, here's your squeeze and a kiss"

My little hands

Type or write the below saying
on the bottom part of a card stock sheet of paper...paint the child's hand with 'non-toxic' finger paint (appropriate color) and blot the child's hand on the top part of the card stock sheet of paper

(under the child's hand prints on the card stock sheet - type or write the Child's Name, Child's birth date and the date of creating this masterpiece)

My little hands will do so much
while I learn each day.
I use my hands for everything
to dress, to eat, to play.
My fingerprints are everywhere
they're symbols of my love
so, please don't wipe them all away
they show what I'm made of.
My little hands create new things
works of art and more
that is what God has made them for.
My little hands will grow someday
as time goes quickly past
so, cherish now, within my hands
memories that are made to last.
My little hands hold so many things
but, nothing could compare
to when my little hand hold yours
with all the love we share.

Yard Stick

Get a stick from your yard or use any strip of wood that looks like a 'stick'. Drill a hole in the top of the stick and put a string (jute string) through the hole (for hanging) and type or write the below saying on appropriate size cardstock or index card, punch a hole in the top left of the card stock and thread the string through the hole so the saying is hanging, tie the string in a bow or knot.

This is a Yard Stick
I know 'cause I found
it in my yard

you can use it to...
-- measure gas in your lawn mower...
-- play fetch with your dog...
-- prop up an open a window...
-- prop open a door
-- stake in the ground, tie a string around it and measure straight rows in your garden
-- hang on the wall as a conversation piece...

But, whatever you do, please don't put it back in my yard!

Prayer Rock or Prayer Block

Write or type the below saying on a small piece of card stock and fold in half so the saying will look like a book...on the front of the 'book' - stencil or draw a small heart...Now...glue the 'little book' on a pebble, rock or block.

I'm your little 'prayer rock'
and this is what I'll do...
Just put me on your pillow
until the day is through.
Then turn back the covers
and climb into your bed.
Whack!
Your little 'prayer rock'
will hit you on the head!
Then you will remember
just as the day is through
to kneel and say your prayers'
as you had wanted to.
Then after you are finished
just drop me on the floor.

Tuit

On a 3x5 inch index card type or write the below poem on the left side of the index card..on the right side of the index card glue a milk-jug cap or anything that is round with the word 'TUIT' on the top...

How many times
have you said
"I'll do it as soon
as I get around to it"

Well, now, at last,
you can do it
you have
'A ROUND TUIT'

Snowman Poop

Give a bag of large marshmallows with the poem:

You've been naughty,
So here's the scoop.
Coal's so expensive,
Your getting snowman poop.

Guardian Angel sewing Kit

I make a small sewing kit, just 4 colors of thread and 2 needles and two buttons, attach them to a small card by wrapping the thread around the card, sewing on the two buttons and inserting the needles in and out of the card. Then I make a computer generated match book type cover with a picture of a Guardian angel on the front flap and this poem on the back:
I am your Guardian Angel Sewing kit
This is what I do,
Toss me in your pocketbook,
Don't even take a second look.
When Lunch is all done,
and you are back on the run,
The milk shake that delighted your lips
Is settling on your hips
From the salt in the fries
you start to feel it in your thighs
The hamburger with such good taste
Is now waging war on your waist
Don't get dismayed when you hear a tear
Your Guardinan Angel Sewing Kit is there.
enjoy

Snowman Pooh

Place small white styrofoam peanuts
in small ziploc bag. Place a cut-
out of a frowning snowman on the
front with glue. Attach a gift card
with the following sentiment inside

He knows you've been bad,
Santa's watching you.
So all you get for Christmas
is this snowman pooh.

You've Just Been Snuggled

I put Hershey's kisses in a cute little gift bag or box And attach this poem.

You've Just been Snuggled
I Wish for you....
Comfort on difficult days,
Smiles when sadness intrudes,
Rainbows to follow the clouds,
Laughter to kiss your lips,
Sunsets to warm your heart,
Gentle hugs when spirits sag,
Friendship to brighten your being,
Beauty for your eyes to see,
Confidence for when you doubt,
Faith so that you can believe,
Courage to know yourself,
Patience to accept the truth,
And love to complete your life.
You've been snuggled...

Cupid Poop

Place cinnamon red heart candies in a small ziploc bag with this poem attached: I couldn't send you flowers, and candy wouldn't do. Mushy cards just didn't say the things I wanted them to. So I got you something special, and heres the scoop. I found you something very rare - It's Genuine Cupid Poop!

Leprechaun Legend

So your looking for a pot of gold. Well listen here's the scoop, Those Leprechauns, they got away . But we found their Lucky Poop! I thought this would be fun if you used them with the gold covered candy coins or paint some stones gold. Maybe put a rainbow and some shamrocks on the card.

Cupid Pooh-Pooh

Here's one for valentines day. In a small bag put some red cinnamon hearts in and a card attached that reads. "As cupid shoots his arrow and misses your heart by a few, He'll leave you something special -
His Cupid Red Pooh-Pooh"

Seeds and Poops

With these you make package toppers with graphics on one side and the poem on the other. Make sure when you make them that one side is upside down so that when it is folded they both will be right side up. I have used the sleeves that they make for storing baseball cards in or the plastic refills for baby bottles. You put the glitter, candy or whatever in the bag fold over the topper and staple shut.

1. Angel Dust: I used Large iridescent glitter (Michael's here in the states call it Buffalo snow)

Within this little bag
Placed with loving care,
Is special angel dust
My Guardian placed there.
It is to share with special friends
When they're down or feeling blue,
To lift their heart and share a smile
As special friends should do.

2.Angel Feather - a small white feather

am an angel feather, sent from god above
To serve as a reminder to you, of his precious love.
I'm from you guardian angel that God assigned to you
And fell out in her struggles as she protected you.
Each time you almost stumble, each time you nearly fall
Thank god and all his angels for answering your call.

3. Angel Dust Version No. 2 use a mixture of confetti and glitter

his angel dust is magic,
But only when enclosed.
Should you dare to open it,
Your doubt will be exposed.
So show your faith in angels,
And keep it tightly closed!

4. Candy Cane Seeds - Use either the red and white peppermint disks or the candy cane lifesavers that they have at Christmas

Candy Cane Seed Instructions
If worse comes to worse,
plant on December 1st.
Christmas carols help them grow,
but keep them away from the Christmas snow.
Or somehow if you know,
to plant the day of the first Christmas snow.

5. Gingerbread Poop - I used Cocoa Puff cereal

Run, Run!
As fast as you can!
You can't catch me,
I'm the Gingerbread Man!"
So I chased him all over,
Up and down town.
Man! Could he run...
And I kept seeing brown!
I never DID catch him.
But I'll give you some scoop.

6. Have a Jelly Bean Christmas - Jelly Beans Of course

By Faye Hayes and April McNew
Red is for Santa's Suit.
Black is for his shiny boots
Green is for the Christmas Tree with an angel on top for all to see,
White is for his beard so white as white as the snow on Christmas night,
Rosy are his cheeks so pink, He'll be here and gone in a wink.
Blue is for his twinkling eyes
And the dark blue of the Christmas sky
Yellow is for the Christmas Star Shining near and shining far.
Jelly Beans are such a delight
for little ones on Christmas Night.

7.Reindeer Dust -Oatmeal and Glitter, however if you are afraid that little ones or animals might try to eat you can use colored sugar in place of the Glitter

Make a wish and close your eyes tight,
Then sprinkle on your lawn at night.
As Santa's reindeer fly & roam
This food will guide them to your home.
For your gift to the reindeer and Rudolph too
Your wish may be real, your dreams may come true.

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Christmas Legends

To do the following, you make a tag with graphics on the computer or with rubber stamps or even free hand and the poem and attach the suggested items with a ribbon, this are more like a tree decoration. I try to attach the cheapest thing I can find and sell these for around two dollars each. The beaded ones are more expensive, but you could do some of each.

1. Snow Angel -I used a small wooden snowman to which I had attached some wings. Or you could make a beaded snowman with wings.

The Legend of the
Snow Angel
For every snowman
that's melted away
You've added a snow angel to
Heaven that day


2. Santa's Key- I used a gold skeleton Key- I purchased these at Walmart on a card 2 for 97 cents. There were by where they make spare keys.

We don't have a Chimney
And I was worried as could be
About how you'd bring the presents
To my family and me
But now I've solved the problem
and I'm not sad anymore
For hanging from this ribbon
Is the key to our front door!!


3. Snowflake Angel This one has a beaded Angel whose skirt looks like a snowflake, but you could use something that is not so time consuming. It takes about 1-l/1 to 2 hours per angel to make

According to Legend when a snowflake angel falls out of the sky
She brings with her a piece of gods Handiwork.
If you are lucky enough to see a snowflake Angel
She will bring you snowflake wishes along with snowflake Kisses.

4. Poinsettia - I attached a small silk Poinsettia
The Legend of the Poinsettia

In one village in Mexico it was customary for each person to place a gift on the altar of the church for the baby Jesus on
Christmas Eve. One Christmas an angel told a small child to take some dried up weeds he'd found along the road to the church
for the baby. When the child placed the weeds on the altar, they turned into the first poinsettia. Since then the flower has been
called "The Flower of the Holy Night" or "Flor de la Noche Buena".

5. Legend of the Christmas Bell - I attached a small cow bell from the craft store.

The Legend of the Christmas Bell

The shepherds gathered quite a throng in Bethlehem as they journeyed to meet the newborn king. A little blind boy sat along the side of the town's road and, hearing rumors of the angel's announcement, he begged the traveler's to lead him to the Christ
child. No one would take the time. After the crowd passed and the streets grew silent, the boy heard the faint tinkling of a
cow's bell in the distance. He thought to him self, "Perhaps that cow is in the very stable where Christ lies," and followed the bell
to the stable. There, the cow led the boy to the infant Jesus.

6. Legend of the Christmas Spider- I used a gold spider that I bought at Halloween, but there are patterns on the internet for beaded spiders that are not difficult and take maybe 45 minutes to make.

According to Legend, a poor woman had no decorations for her tree. A spider who had hidden in her tree to escape the dust... [Read More]

Hugs and Kisses

I am making little bags, and putting on ropey type handles..
inside I am putting hugs and kisses...
and also a package of oatmeal...
and a computer generated card that says...

Hugs and Kisses
and all that mushy stuff
Happy Valentine's Day

Bible Reality Crafts

1)Find medium, flat topped rock for each person. Wash & paint if desired. Have some tiny furniture representing a home to glue onto each rock. No Elmer's glue. Must be stronger. With permanent marker or paint,write "JESUS IS MY ROCK" or something similar. Good VBS craft project. Small furniture can be found in craft stores.

2) Buy or Make Fans for each person and write on them:
"BEAT THE HEAT WITH JESUS"
Also a smart idea for summer shirts or sunshades in cars. I thought of each of these in order to honor & magnify God. May He
bless each one of you...

MORE golf socks...

along with the '18-holers', take one more sock and cut out ONE circle....for a 'hole-in-one'!
karey....cape coral,fl

Golf Socks

Take a new pair of socks and cut out 18 holes. With embroidery thread do the blanket stitch around the holes so they don't fray.
Carole Miller, Montreal, Quebec