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Begin by gluing the bow tie pasta pieces together in a circle. Allow glue to dry thoroughly. Paint one side of the macaroni circle green with a paint brush or, with an adult's supervision, use spray paint following label directions. Allow paint to dry; turn over and paint other side.

When green paint is dry, glue red candies (or squeeze dots of red paint) in groups of three to resemble holly berries. Space evenly around wreath, as shown.

Finishing: Make a small ribbon bow and glue to wreath as shown. Add ribbon or decorative string for a hanger on back of the wreath, if desired.]]> Tue, 13 May 2008 09:12:54 Non-Eatable Food Crafts Non-Eatable Food Crafts admin en http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/non-eatable-food-crafts-17/learn-to-make-an-apple-wreath-55/ http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/non-eatable-food-crafts-17/learn-to-make-an-apple-wreath-55/ Attachment 104

How to make your apple wreath:

1) Place lemon juice in a large bowl, and stir in salt.

2) Peel, core, and slice apples horizontally into 1/4" thick circles. Soak slices in lemon juice bowl for approximately 6-10 minutes, making sure each side of the slices has a chance to absorb some of the lemon juice.

3) Meanwhile, mix spices in a bowl and blend well.

4) Remove the slices from the bowl and place them on paper towels. Pat tops of apple slices with paper towels.

5) Dust apples slices with spice mixture. Turn slices over and repeat on opposite side.

6) Place apples slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 150-200 degrees F for 6 hours or until completely dried. Apple slices should be slightly pliable.

7) Fold each apple slice in half, and then into quarters and thread the apples slices onto the wire. Continue to pack on the folded apples until the wire is completely filled.

8) When the wire is completely covered, use pliers to bend ends into hooks so that they can connect and close. Carefully shape wire into desired shape. I recommend either a circle or heart shape.

9) Using your ribbon, create a hanger for your wreath.

10) Hang on your wall, or package as a gift for someone special.

About Author
Brandie Valenzuela is married mother of three children, who enjoys working at home as a freelance writer and editor. If you enjoyed this article, then you will want to be sure to subscribe to The Creative Scrappers Newsletter, a free weekly email ezine for scrappers, by visiting: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/creativescrappers]]> Tue, 13 May 2008 09:11:17 Non-Eatable Food Crafts Non-Eatable Food Crafts admin en http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/non-eatable-food-crafts-17/macaroni-sheep-craft-project-54/ http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/non-eatable-food-crafts-17/macaroni-sheep-craft-project-54/ Attachment 103

From the cardboard cut one 3-inch circle for the body and one 1 ½-inch circle for the head. Paint the body circle white on both sides. Paint the head circle black on both sides. Let dry. Paint top 1/3 of the head white.

Take the clothespins apart and paint the wooden pieces black. Allow to dry completely and then put back together. Attach the clothespins with glue to the body circle.

Glue elbow macaroni to the front of the body circle and to the top 1/3 of the head circle where it was painted white. Paint the macaroni on both pieces white.

Cut two ears from the black felt and glue to the back of the head. Glue two goggle eyes to the front of the head. Paint a nose on the face with pink paint. Glue head to body. Let dry.]]> Tue, 13 May 2008 09:09:58 Non-Eatable Food Crafts Non-Eatable Food Crafts admin en http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/non-eatable-food-crafts-17/crafting-basics-dried-apples-and-oranges-53/ http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/non-eatable-food-crafts-17/crafting-basics-dried-apples-and-oranges-53/ Attachment 102

by Brenda Hyde

Dried Apples

You will need:

* apples; green or red
* lemon juice
* salt
* knife
* wire racks
* matte clear acrylic spray
* paper towels

Slice apples 1/4 inch thick, leaving in the core. Soak the slices for 20 minutes in a mixture of 2 cups lemon juice and 3 tablespoons salt. Be sure to cover completely. Remove slices and pat dry with paper towels. Place on wire rack placed on cookie sheets (for easy removal) in a 150 oven for approximately 6 hours until dry. If they start to curl, turn them over. When done, the slices should have a leathery type feel. Spray each slice with 2 coats of acrylic spray, drying between coats.

Dried Oranges

You will need:

* Oranges
* knife
* wire racks
* matte clear acrylic spray
* paper towels

Cut each orange crosswise into 1/4 inch slices. Discard end pieces. Place on wire racks which have been placed on cookie sheets in a 150 degree oven. Dry for about 6 hours, turning over if edges start to curl. When dried, they should be pliable.

You can use the slices whole or cut in half, depending on what you use them for. Spray either with 2 coats of spray, allowing to dry between coats.
Crafting Ideas:
Simple ornaments can be made of either dried fruit by threading clear fishing line through the top of the ornament for hanging. You can accent the ornament with twine or raffia bows.

A grouping of apples and/or oranges with a raffia bow make wonderful package accents for gifts. Create your own gift tags and use stamped brown craft paper for wrapping paper.

Add small orange or apple slices to a wooden ring for a unique napkin ring.

Once you have your fruit dried you will think of more and more uses as your imagination runs wild. They are a wonderful natural accent!

About Author
Brenda is a freelance writer, editor and crafter. For more natural craft basics visit the Crafter's Attic at http://www.seedsofknowledge.com/attic.html]]> Tue, 13 May 2008 09:07:39 Non-Eatable Food Crafts Non-Eatable Food Crafts admin en http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/non-eatable-food-crafts-17/egg-heads-52/ http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/non-eatable-food-crafts-17/egg-heads-52/ Attachment 101

Kid Step
Draw faces on the outside of the eggs.

Parent Step
Fill the eggshells half full of potting soil.

Kid Step
Sprinkle alfalfa seeds on the dirt Water lightly.

Wait and watch the eggs, watering them each dug, and soon you will have eggheads with green hair!]]> Tue, 13 May 2008 09:05:49 Non-Eatable Food Crafts Non-Eatable Food Crafts admin en