

 395145 -- CLAY  ORNAMENTS



 4 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. salt
1 1/2 c. cold water
Christmas cookie cutters
Shellac
Ribbons for hangers

 Mix flour and salt together.  Slowly add water while stirring with a fork until soft dough forms.  Turn out on lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, adding a small amount of water or flour, if needed.  Roll dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut with cookie cutters.  Place ornaments 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet.  Punch "hanging holes" with a drinking straw.  Bake in a preheated 300 degree oven for 30 to 45 minutes.  Baking time will vary with size of ornaments.  When completely cool, you may paint ornaments with Tempra paints or leave natural.  Coat with shellac.  Note:  Dough will keep indefinately if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.  

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 395146 -- FUNNY  PUTTY



 1/4 c. Elmer's glue
2 tsp. Sta-Flo liquid starch

 Combine glue and starch; mix well and allow to dry slightly until workable.  Store in airtight containers.  

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 395147 -- SOAP  PAINT



 1 c. powdered detergent
4 tbsp. liquid starch
1 tbsp. powdered Tempra

 Beat detergent and starch with mixer until peaks form.  Add Tempra and mix well.  Apply with hands, brushes or sticks.  

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 395148 -- PAINTBRUSH  COOKIES



 3/4 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

 Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla.  Mix flour, baking powder and salt.  Stir together and chill 1 hour.  Heat oven to 400 degrees.  Roll out 1/8 inch thick.  Cut in desired shapes.  Place on ungreased baking sheets.  Paint with egg yolk paint.  Bake 6 to 8 minutes. --EGG YOLK PAINT:--

 1 egg yolk
1/4 tsp. water

 Divide mixture and add food coloring.  Paint designs on cookies with paint brush.  If paint thickens, add few drops of water.  

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 395149 -- PAINTBRUSH  COOKIES



 1 egg yolk
1/4 tsp. water
Food color

 Divide 1 egg yolk and 1/4 teaspoon water among several cups.  Color each with a food color.  Paint onto sugar cookies prior to being baked with paintbrush.  If "paint" thickens, just add a few drops of water.  

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 395150 -- COOKIE  DOUGH  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. salt
2 c. flour
1 c. water

 Mix together salt and flour and add water a little at a time.  Knead dough 7 to 10 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic.  Roll dough 1/4 inch thick and then use cookie cutters.  Put hole for hanging in top of shape.  To attach small buttons, smooth on a little water, then put on.  Bake at 325 degrees until light brown (about 1/2 hour).  First color with bright magic markers when cool and then varnish (can use spray varnish).  

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 395151 -- PAINTBRUSH  COOKIES



 1 1/2 c.powdered sugar
1 c. butter
1 egg
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
Granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour

 Mix powdered sugar, butter, egg, vanilla and almond extract.  Stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar.  Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours.  Heat oven to 375 degrees.  Divide dough into halves.  Roll each half 3/16" thick on lightly floured cloth-covered board.  Cut into desired shapes with 2" to 2 1/2" cookie cutter; sprinkle with granulated sugar.  Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.  Bake until edges are lightly brown, 7 to 8 minutes.  Makes about 5 dozen.   

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 395152 -- PAINT  BRUSH  COOKIES



 3/4 c. margarine
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

 Cream margarine and sugar.  Add egg and vanilla; mix together.  Add remaining ingredients.  Roll out cookie dough on floured surface and cut out cookies using cookie cutters.  Place on ungreased cookie sheet and paint with small clean brushes. --EGG YOLK PAINT (for each color needed):--

1 egg yolk
1/4  tsp. water (if too thick add a
   few more drops)
3-4 drops food coloring

 Bake at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes.  Makes 2 dozen.  

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 395153 -- PAINTBRUSH  COOKIES



 3/4 c. shortening (part butter)
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

 Mix well shortening, sugar, eggs, vanilla.  Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and stir in.  Chill at least 1 hour.  Heat oven to 400.  Roll out 1/4 of dough at a time, 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured board.  Keep rest of the dough chilled.  Cut in desired shapes and place on ungreased baking sheet.  Paint with egg yolk paint.  Bake 6-8 minutes until set but not brown.  Makes 4 dozen. --EGG YOLK PAINT:--

1 egg yolk, beaten with 1/4 tsp. water

 Divide and color as desired and paint on cookies with a small paintbrush.  

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 395154 -- PAINTBRUSH  COOKIES



 1 pkg. refrigerated sugar cookies
1 egg yolk
1/4 tsp. water
Food coloring

 Heat oven to 375 degrees.  Slice cookie roll in 1/4 inch slices.  Place on cookie sheet.  Mix egg yolk and water then dived into dishes mix drop of food coloring to each dish.  Part design or cookies with paintbrush (clean on) or use a toothpick.  Bake 8-10 minutes.   

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 395155 -- BUBBLE  RECIPE



 2 c. Dawn dishwashing detergent
6 c. water
Almost 1 c. Karo light corn syrup

 Combine, shake, let settle 4 hours.  Store covered in refrigerator to extend suds shelf life.  Allow to warm before using.  Costs about $1.50 per gallon.  Bubble Tips:  1.  If foam develops scrape off with a stiff card.  2.  Keep suds clean from dirt and grass.  3.  Bubbles are best on humid days.  4.  Protect suds from direct sun.  

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 395156 -- BUBBLES



 1 c. Joy or Dawn dishwashing liquid
3-4 tbsp. glycerin (from Pharmacy)
10 c. clean cold water, up to 50%
   more on dry days

 Measure 10 cups water into a clean 2-5 gallon bucket.  Add dishwashing liquid and glycerin and stir gently to avoid froth.  A lot of bubbles for a lot of kids, you may wish to use 1/4 of recipe.  

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 395157 -- CINNAMON  CHRISTMAS  ORNAMENTS



 3/4-1 c. applesauce
1 (4.12 oz.) bottle ground cinnamon

 Mix applesauce and cinnamon together to form a stiff dough.  Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.    Cut with cookie cutters.  Make a hole for ribbon.  Carefully place on rack to dry.  Let air dry several days, turning occasionally.  If you prefer they may be baked at 150 degrees for 5-6 hours.  

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 395158 -- APPLE  POTPOURRI



 1 c. dried apple slices
2 tbsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 c. whole allspice berries
10 (2") cinnamon sticks
2 tbsp. whole cloves
1/4 c. canella or nandina berries
10 sm. pinecones
7 drops cinnamon oil

 Combine all ingredients and place in a tight jar or tin.  Shake every few days.  Cinnamon oil has an extremely strong scent that intensifies as it is absorbed.  Add additional oil if needed.  The red sumac berries that grow wild can be used dried as a stablizer for potpourri (in other recipes it takes the place of orris root which is very expensive).  I used sumac berries instead of nandina berries in this recipe.  

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 395159 -- SIMMERING  POTPOURRI



 1 oz. can cinnamon sticks, broken into
   small pieces
1 (1.12 oz.) can whole cloves
1 (1.25 oz.) can whole allspice

 Combine all ingredients.  Place 1 heaping teaspoon and 1/2 cup of water in simmer pot and heat.  I also dry orange peels and add these to the mixture.  

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 395160 -- WATERPROOF - GLASS  GLUE



 2 (1/2 oz.) packets unflavored gelatin
2 tbsp. cold water
3 tbsp. skimmed milk
Few drops of oil of wintergreen

 In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin into cold water.  Set aside to soften.  Heat milk to boiling and pour into softened gelatin.  Stir until dissolved.  Add oil of wintergreen as a preservative.  Makes about 1/3 cup.  Use while still warm; may be applied with a brush.  This glue is very effective for gluing glass to glass, metal to metal, wood, mending china and labels on glass jars.    To glue marbles together allow glue to cool slightly so it begins to jell.  Glue should be stored in a screw capped glass jar.  It will jell as it cools.  To restore it to use set jar in hot water.  

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 395161 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 2 parts Elmer's glue
1 part liquid starch

 Put glue into mixing bowl.  Add starch while mixing until it forms a ball.  

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 395162 -- PLAYDOUGH  (No - Cooking)



  1 c. flour 1/2 c. salt 2 tbsp. oil 1 tsp. alum  Add small amount of water until consistency of bread dough, no more water than 1/2 cup.  

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 395163 -- PEANUT  BUTTER  PLAYDOUGH - Edible



 18 oz. peanut butter
6 tbsp. honey
Nonfat dry milk

 Mix ingredients with enough nonfat dry milk to form into a workable dough.  Can be decorated with raisins and then eaten!  

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 395164 -- BEST  PLAYDOUGH  EVER!



 2 c. flour
1 c. salt
4 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 c. water
Food coloring (optional)
Extract (optional)

 Mix all ingredients in bowl.  Dump into electric skillet.  Cook over low heat until it just begins to look dry (not completely).  Take out of skillet.  When cool enough to touch, knead until smooth and pliable.  

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 395165 -- SAWDUST  DOUGH



 2 c. sawdust
1 c. flour
1 tbsp. glue
Hot water or liquid starch

 Moisten with water or starch until modeling consistency is reached.  Will dry hard, may be painted.  

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 395166 -- SALT  &  FLOUR  CLAY - BREAD  DOUGH



 2 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 c. water

 Mix flour and salt together.  Slowly add water and stir until it forms a soft dough, all of the water may not be needed.  If too gooey, more flour may be added.  Roll out on a flat surface to make bread dough cookie ornaments.  May be painted with food coloring while still moist.  Can be air dried (about 2 days) or baked 1-2 hours at 200-250 degrees.  Baked ornaments are less fragile than those which have been air-dried.  

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 395167 -- COFFEE  GROUND  DOUGH



 2 c. used coffee grounds
1 1/2 c. cornmeal
1/2 c. salt

 Add enough water to moisten.  Has a very different feel and look.  Not good for finished products.   

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 395168 -- SCENTED  CINNAMON  CUTOUTS



   Place these anywhere, they are like potpourri. 10 tbsp. hot applesauce
5 oz. cinnamon

 I've used other spices too (ginger, allspice, etc.), or combined them.  Mix together, if dry add more sauce.  If wet, add more spice.  Makes a great non-sticky dough.  Very workable.  Sprinkle work area with spice and rolling pin.  Roll dough 1/4" thick.  Cut into desired shapes.  Holiday shapes, houses, ginger people, apples, bears, hearts, etc.  For Ornaments:  Cut out with a straw a little hole on top.  Place cut outs on a screen.  Let dry 6 to 7 days.  Almost feels like driftwood.  Paint if you wish.  Be creative.  Example:  Ginger people.  I use white dimentional paint, looks like icing.    Glue ribbon to them, hang them up in a favorite spot.  Glue magnets on back.  Personalize ornaments.  Use mini cutters, make gift tags.  

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 395169 -- DOUGH  ORNAMENTS



  2 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 c. water

 Mix all thoroughly.  Add 1 tablespoon of water if dough is dry.  Knead 5 minutes.  Shape.  Poke a small paper clip in back of ornaments.  Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.  Smooth rough edges with wet knife before baking.  Bake at 250 degrees for 2 hours.  Paint with acrylic paints or Testor's paints (model paint).  Coat with clear shellac.    IDEAS:  Braid dough and make into wreath.  Decorate with ribbon and dried flowers.  Make into holiday ornaments; snowman, santa, etc.  Use utensils, garlic press, fork, knives, toothpicks to make designs.  

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 395170 -- PLAYDOUGH



 1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1 c. water
1 tbsp. oil
2 tsp. cream of tartar
Food coloring by drops

 Place contents in a pan and stir.  Cook over low heat, stirring until a ball forms.  Add food coloring and mix thoroughly until desired color.  Cool on foil.  Store in covered container.  

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 395171 -- SAND  SCULPTURE  CLAY



 2 c. sand
1 c. water
1 c. cornstarch

 Mix in pot over low heat until thickened.  Let cool and mold into shapes.  Decorate with shells.  Dry.  Can be painted.  

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 395172 -- FACE  PAINT



 1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. water
1/2 tsp. cold cream
2 drops food coloring of your choice

 Mix all ingredients in small plastic mixing bowl.  Make sure it is mixed well.  

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 395173 -- FEED  THE  BIRDS - SUET  SEED  CAKES



 2 lbs. beef suet
1/2 lb. sunflower seeds
1 c. millet
1 c. cracked corn
1 c. crushed peanuts (ground)

 Grind suet.  Place in large pot and cook slowly over low heat until smoothly melted.  Let cool to a semi liquid state.  Stir in nuts.  Spread into shallow rectangle foil molds.  If using paper cups tie string to pencil and place other end in mixture to harden.  This will then enable it to be hung from a tree, or place molded mixture into a netting, like a suet bag when cakes are solid only.  Needs no refrigeration.  Keeps well in a dark, cool place, such as a corner of the cellar.   

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 395174 -- BUBBLES



 3 parts dish detergent
3 parts water
2 parts glycerin
Food coloring (optional)

 Enjoy!  

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 395175 -- GIANT  CHALK  STICK



 2 tbsp. powdered Tempra paint
1/2 c. water
1 sm. waxed paper cup
3 tbsp. plaster of Paris

 Mix paint and water together in the cup.  Slowly add plaster of Paris, stirring until creamy.  Let set until hard (about 1 hour); peel off cup.  Can be used indoors or out.  

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 395176 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1 tbsp. unflavored gelatin (1 env.)
Cold water
1/2 c. cornstarch
4 tbsp. dishwashing liquid
Food coloring

 Stir gelatin into 1/3 cup cold water.  Set aside.  In a saucepan stir cornstarch into 2 1/2 cups cold water until dissolve.  Bring to a simmer and stir until fully thickened.  Remove from heat and blend in gelatin mixture.  Add dishwashing liquid.  Cool and add food coloring as desired.  Store in Tupperware at room temperature.  

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 395177 -- PERFECT  HUG



 2 people
4 arms
2 heart
A touch of love
1 pinch of humor
1 sprinkle of glee

 Extend arms and wrap them around each other.  Clear your minds, take a look at each other, then pull yourselves together and mix well.  Serves 2.  

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 395178 -- CRAFT  TIP



  Use emeryboard for edges of small wood cut outs that need sanding.  

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 395179 -- STICKERS



  8 tbsp. vinegar

 4 packets of unflavored gelatin

 Reduce heat to low and stir until gelatin is dissolved.  1 tbsp. peppermint extract

 Makes 1/2 cup of glue.  Brush on the back of stickers-to-be (can be used on heavy wrapping paper, magazine pages, greeting cards, and so on).  Let dry.  Trim, lick and stick.  Store in airtight jar.  If it solidifies, warm in pan of hot water.  

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 395180 -- PLA-DOUGH



 2 to 3 c. flour
2 tbsp. cornstarch

 Sift together several times. 1 c. salt
1 c. warm water
Vegetable coloring

 Add salt to water making sure the salt crystals are entirely dissolved, then gradually add the flour.  Add only enough flour to have a firm pliable dough.  Knead well, as for bread, divide into 3 parts, and add desired vegetable coloring.  For Christmas ornaments, etc.  Bake at 200 degrees for 2 hours.  Store in 20 ounce canisters.  

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 395181 -- FAVORITE  PLAYDOUGH



 2 c. flour
1 c. salt
2 tbsp. alum

 Mix.  Put 3 tablespoons olive oil (substitute with baby oil, if needed) and desired food coloring into 2 cups boiling water.  Add liquid to dry mix and knead.  

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 395182 -- RECIPE  FOR  FINGER  PAINT



 1 c. starch (clothes)
5 c. boiling water
1/2 c. soap flakes

 Add vegetable coloring or let child mix in powder color as the finger paints are used.  Mix starch with enough cold water to make a smooth paste.  Add boiling water and cook mixture until its glossy.  Stir in dry soap flakes while mixture is warm.  Cool, divide into 3 parts to color.  

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 395183 -- CARD  HOLDER  



  Lg. poster board (green)
Sm. poster board (yellow)
Lg. colored clothespins or paper clips
Glue
Ribbon
Scissors
Heavy tape
Hole punch

 Cut green triangle and star out of poster board.  Glue on star and paper clips.  Let dry.  Punch hole through poster board where star and tree meet.  Loop ribbon through hole and tie a knot.  Hang on a hook or attach to refrigerator with heavy tape.  

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 395184 -- WRAPPING  PAPER



 Brown bag
Paper
Scissors
Sponges
Non-toxic paint
Shallow container

 Cut sponges into a variety of shapes.  Pour paint into shallow container.  Dip sponges in paint and decorate paper bag or paper.  

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 395185 -- SANTA  BROWN  BAG



 1 brown bag
White yarn
Scissors
Cotton ball
Red felt
Black marker or crayon
Glue
Ruler

 1. Cut the red felt out in a triangle for the hat.  Large circle for the nose and a small circle for the mouth.  2. Glue shapes to bag.  3. Draw eyes on bag with marker or crayon.  4. Use ruler to measure 3 inch lengths of yarn for the beard, cut. Then glue to bag  Glue cotton ball to top of the hat.  5. Beard on bottom of bag.  Fill bag with goodies.  

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 395186 -- JINGLE  BELL



 1 paper cup
Glue
Ribbon
Bells
Little candy (pieces)

 Poke hole in middle of the bottom of the paper cup.  Spread glue with fingers on outside of cup.  Hold cup and roll in candy, let dry.  Loop ribbon through hole and tie a knot inside.  Attach bells to end of ribbon.  

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 395187 -- FARMHAND  PUPPETS



 Felt
Old glove
Glue

 Cut 5 felt circles.  Place an old glove palm side up.  Glue felt circle to each finger tip.  Cut felt pieces to make animals faces.  Glue them to felt circles.  Let glue dry.  Then put your hand inside glove and make your own puppet play.  

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 395188 -- CHIMES



 Nails
String
Spoon
Stick

 Tie nails to a stick and hit them with a spoon.  

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 395189 -- HUMMER  KAZOO



 Sm. comb
Wax paper

 Fold a piece of wax paper over a comb.  Press the wax paper and comb against your lips and hum a song.  

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 395190 -- TIN-CAN  STILTS



 2 lg. coffee cans
Plastic clothesline or rope

 Have grown up punch two holes near the unopened end of each can.  Thread plastic clothesline through the holes and tie the ends together.  Pull on strings as you walk on your tin can stilts.  

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 395191 -- FUN  FANS



 Cardboard
Crayons or magic markers
Scissors
Transparent tape
Typing or notebook paper

 Place your barefoot or hand on piece of cardboard and trace.  Cut out shape and color both sides.  Roll a sheet of paper into a tight tube to make a handle.  Tape tube closed, tape one end to the fan.  Your ready to keep cool.  

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 395192 -- BUG  BOOKMARK



 Cardboard
Crayon
Glue
Paper (2 colors)
Ruler
Scissors

 On the cardboard, draw a rectangle, as wide as your ruler and half as long.  Draw around rim of a glass to make a circle at the top of the rectangle. Circle will be the bug.  Draw smaller circle on colored paper.  Cut out circle.  Glue on top of large circle.  Cut half circle for head.  Decorate the bug.  Cut out bookmark.  Place in favorite book.  

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 395193 -- PICTURE  PUZZLE



 Magazine picture or map or favorite
   picture
Glue
Cardboard
Scissors

 Glue picture on cardboard.  Cut the picture into puzzle pieces.  If state map cut along state lines.  Now try to put puzzle together.  

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 395194 -- TOOTHPICK  AND  PEA  CONSTRUCTIONS



 Peas
Toothpicks

 Soak dried peas in water or use canned peas.  Then stick toothpicks into peas.  Set the construction aside until peas dry.  As peas dry, they will shrink and make your constructions sturdy.  

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 395195 -- MACARONI  JEWELRY



 Lg. macaroni
Yarn

 Dip large macaroni into food colors for a few seconds.  Lay macaroni on paper towel until dry.  Cut yarn long enough for necklace or bracelet.  Wrap end of yarn with tape. String macaroni.  Tie the yarn ends together.  

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 395196 -- SODA  POP  BANKS



 Empty soda pop can (pop-top opener)
Paint (enamel)

 Paint soda can. Decorate.  Opening is money slot.  When full, open bottom of can with can opener.  Then make a new year.  

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 395197 -- SPICY  POMANDERS



 Orange
Whole cloves
Ribbon

 Push whole cloves into orange.  Sprinkle cinnamon on the orange and wrap it in wax paper.  Wait one week.  Fold picture frame wire in half and push it through the orange.  Bend back the two ends and push them into the orange like a hanger.  Tie ribbon on top of orange on wire.  

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 395198 -- PASTE



 1 c. boiling water
2 c. flour
1 tbsp. powdered alum
2 c. cold water
1 heaping tsp. oil of cloves
Oil of wintergreen (optional)

 Add alum to 1 cup boiling water.  In separate bowl mix flour and cold water until smooth.  Pour flour mixture into boiling water and cook until it has a bluish cast, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat and stir in oil of cloves.  

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 395199 -- DRIED  APPLE  WREATH



 Ripe red apples
1/4 c. lemon juice and 1 tsp.
   ascorbic acid - per 2 c. cold water
Wooden embroidery hoop
Cinnamon sticks
Ribbon for bow

 Do not peel apples, but do core, cut (slice) 1/8 inch thick.  Let the slices fall into cold water to prevent rusting.  Slice crosswise so you end up with a donut like piece of apple.  Drain thoroughly.  Spread out on cookie sheet and put in 140 degree oven.  Turn once in awhile.  Dry until fairly firm.  Choose size of wooden embroidery hoop desired and glue apple slices to edge of hoop using hot glue gun or tacky craft glue.  Arrange a bow or other decoration and glue on.  Garnish with cinnamon sticks as desired.  

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 395200 -- LAVENDER  POWDER  SACHET



 1/2 oz. dried powdered lavender flowers
1/2 tsp. powdered cloves

 Mix 2 ingredients, then sew up snuggly in a cloth pouch or "pillow".  Use in drawers or hang in closets or put with your linens.  It makes a nice little gift.  

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 395201 -- HOMEMADE  CANDLES



 Commercial wicks - from some hardware
   or craft shop
String can be used or wicks from old
   candles
Beeswax
Paraffin
Old candles, melted down
Old crayon for color
Scents and wax colors can be
   purchased at some craft supply
   stores
Molds - or containers

 Beeswax can be cut with a knife if the knife is warmed first.  Wrap desired amount around wicks to form long tapers or cone shaped candles.  To melt the paraffin you'll need a double boiler and be real careful about how hot you get it as it is volatile. Old candles can be melted down in the same manner and crayon pieces added for desired color.  Yogurt or butter tubs will make good molds for your candles or pour melted wax over crushed ice in a square milk carton and add glitter - wow!  Or you can dip the wicks repeatedly into melted wax in double boiler and let harden between dippings for tapers.  

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 395202 -- HOMEMADE  SOUP  WITH  BLEACH



 10 c. melted fat (lard and suet is a
   good combination)
1 c. liquid bleach (Clorox, Purex,
   etc.)
1 can of lye crystals
6 qts. water
Wood slotted spoon for stirring
Use an enamel crockery or glass
   container to "cook" lye-fat
   mixture in

 Use extreme caution in a well ventilated area when using lye.  Never use anything but a wooden spoon and stir carefully in one direction only.    Start with 10 cups melted fat and stir in 1 cup liquid bleach.  Dissolve 1 can lye in 6 quarts water and carefully add the fat and bleach mixture.  Stir thoroughly.  Set 4 to 5 days, stirring frequently.  It will start out thin and watery but by the 4th or 5th day it will be solid to the bottom of pot.  Put on stove and melt, pour into molds and cut when cool.  It should dry for several months to cure.  This is good hand soap or laundry and is biodegradable.  

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 395203 -- QUILT  FRAME



 4 boards, 1 x 4 inches, or whatever
   you have
4 c. clamps - the kind you find at
   hardware store
Long strips of sturdy cloth - old
   sheets or jeans

 The four boards form a rectangle shape somewhat bigger than your quilt.  Fasten them together at corners with clamps.  Double over long strips of cloth and staple these to your boards the whole length so you have something to pin your quilt to.  Place the frame on chair backs or boxes or whatever is handy to get it up to the right height.  You begin quilting on one side and roll the finished quilt under as you go until you can easily reach to center.  

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 395204 -- FRUIT  LEATHER



 Whatever fruit you want to use
Powdered sugar if desired

 Wash and pit or remove seeds, grind up or mash.  Spread out thinly on cookie sheet.  It can be sun dried or use your dehydrator or a warm oven (don't get it too warm or you'll scorch the leather).  When it is dry, cut it in strips and roll up tightly.  You can coat with powdered sugar by sprinkling some on your breadboard and patting the strips in the sugar until its worked in.  Store in airtight container in cool place.  

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 395205 -- CAMOMILE  SHAMPOO



 1 tbsp. soap flakes
1 tsp. Borax
1 oz. camomile flowers (powdered)
1/2 pt. hot water
Rinse - with 3 tbsp. vinegar

 Put soap flakes, Borax and camomile flowers into a bowl.  Add hot water and warm until a thick lather is formed.  Wet hair with warm water, add lather  - massage, rinse, and lather again.  Rinse with warm water and 3 tablespoons of clear vinegar for a "squeeky clean" feel.  

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 395206 -- 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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 395207 -- 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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 395208 -- 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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 395209 -- 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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 395210 -- 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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 395211 -- 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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 395212 -- 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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 395213 -- 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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 395214 -- 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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 395215 -- 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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 395216 -- CLAY



 1 c. cornstarch
2 c. salt
Enough water to make a thick paste

 Stir while cooking, and cook until stiff.  Allow this to cool, and cover with a damp cloth until ready to use.  Coloring may be added before cooking or when molded; let dry, then paint with water color. --HOW TO CARE FOR CLAY:--

 Clay can always be broken up, dampened, and used again - even after it has been painted.  When it has been used, but has not been allowed to become hard, poke holes in the clay with your finger or with a pencil, fill these with water (to restore the original dampness) and place in an airtight crock or in a galvanized pail with a tight cover. A damp cloth placed over the clay will help to keep it moist until the next time.  

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 395217 -- SPOOL  KNITTER



  Get an empty thread spool and draw center lines across the end.  Drive four small-headed brads or common pins that have been cut with pliers, making them about 3/4-inch long into the spool.  The illustration on the craft divider page shows the location for the pins.  

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 395218 -- KNITTER  PICK



  The knitter pick can be made by driving a fine brad into a handle that has been whittled round.  File brad sharp, and bend slightly.  A finer one can be made by driving a good-sized sewing needle into a stick, pulling it out, and forcing the eye into the hole.  Heat point over flame, and when needle point is red hot, bend slightly.   

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 395219 -- SPRING  POTPOURRI



 4 oz. rosebuds
2 oz. lavender flowers
2 oz. deer's tongue herb
2 oz. peppermint
2 oz. calamus root
1 oz. black malva flower
1 oz. marigold flowers
1 oz. peony flowers
1 oz. bay leaves
20 drops orris root oil
10 drops blue lilac oil

 Mix all dry ingredients, then add the essential oils, which have also been pre-mixed.  Mix and store away from direct sunlight.  Store in cool dry place.  Use only glass, wooden or ceramic container and utensils.  Add oils with an atomizer or spritzer or eye dropper.  Age in airtight container for a few days to a few weeks - gently stirring once or twice a week.   

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 395220 -- A  BIBLICAL  RECIPE  FOR  EFFECTIVE  CHILD  TRAINING



 1 gallon faith in God
7 cupfuls love for your child
1 cup patience
1 cup clarified instruction
1 cup consistent discipline (whipped
   lightly)
3 teaspoons of pure mercy
1 generous dash of humor
2 cupfuls praise
2 cupfuls liberty

 Pour faith in God into any size family.  Mix one teaspoon of clarified instruction and one teaspoon of consistent discipline.  Add only a half cup of liberty initially.  Stir well and chip lightly.  Sprinkle in pure mercy and simmer over a steady flame of prayer.  Proceed to fold in additional teaspoons of instruction and discipline, in equal amounts, adding liberty slowly.  Stir well and whip as needed to smooth out any lumps of disobedience.  Never overbeat!  Sweeten to taste with humor and praise.  Melt any specks of misunderstanding or sour attitude by turning up the level of prayer and adding extra instruction.  Continue this process until all remaining ingredients have been added and all bitterness has been removed.  When adding the last cup of liberty, be careful not to cause any sudden separation or foaming.  If either of these occur, or if the moral character begins to lose its intended shape, skim off the excess liberty until the desired consistency results.  Try adding this liberty again later when character is firmer.  Keep warm over a steady flame of prayer.  Serve with a tender heart and the sincere milk of God's Word.  Never serve with a cold shoulder or a hot tongue.  

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 395221 -- HOMEMADE  MODELING  CLAY



 1 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 tbsp. powdered alum (opt.)
Water

 Mix just enough water to make it smooth and workable.  If clay gets dry, mix in a little more water.  Store tightly covered.  

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 395222 -- CHRISTMAS  SPONGE  ART



 White paper
Scissors
Dry sponge
Ballpoint pen
Water colors (red & green)

 Draw a yuletide motif on white paper.  Then, with your parents help, cut out and place on a dry sponge (one with tiny holes in the sponge are the best).  Then trace the pattern with your ballpoint pen and cut out the shape (again, with your parents help).  Then, dip in paint, squeeze excess paint out and blot onto either plain white or solid colored wrapping paper.  You can stamp each sponge several times before re-dipping in the paint.  This even dresses up plain newspaper wrapping!  Great for any time of the year!  

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 395223 -- STATIONARY  OR  CARDS



 Plain paper
Sponge
Acrylic paint(s)
Marking pen

 Take a piece of plain paper and fold in half.  With the folded part at the top, it looks like a note card.  Take the sponge and dip it into the acrylic paint which is in a saucer.  Design on the front and also on the back of an envelope.  Then take a very thin marking pen and write really fancy "Happy Birthday" or whatever the occasion is.  Children love to make cards and it's also an easy way to have a card in a hurry!  

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 395224 -- ROSE  WATER



 1 qt. distilled water
1/2 pt. 70% proof alcohol (not
   Isopropyl)
2 c. rose petals, red or pink - old
   fashioned variety chemical free,
   freshly picked & clean
1 tbsp. orris root, powdered
10 drops rose oil
1 gallon clear jar

 Place rose petals and 1 cup of distilled water in blender and blend until fine.  Pour into one gallon jar and add remaining ingredients.  Cover tightly and set in sun to steep for two weeks.  Strain into clean large bowl or container.  Pour into small glass containers or antique perfume bottles.  Use to scent bath water or as an after bath splash.  

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 395225 -- GELATIN  CRITTERS



 2 env. unflavored gelatin
1 pkg. (4 - 1/2 c. servings) sugar
   free strawberry-banana flavor
   gelatin
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 c. boiling water

 In a medium bowl, stir gelatins together with a fork.  Stir cinnamon into boiling water until dissolved.  Add water to gelatin and stir until dissolved.  Pour into an 8" to 9" square pan.  Chill about 2 hours, until firm.  Using 2" to 3" animal cookie cutters (such as cat, owl, horse) cut out shapes.  (These little critters do not melt at room temperature.)  Makes 8 servings.  (You could also use any cut out shapes, according to the holiday at hand!)  

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 395226 -- CHOCOLATE  FINGER  PAINT



 1 (4 oz.) pkg. instant chocolate
   pudding & pie filling
2 c. cold milk

 Put pudding mix and milk in a medium size bowl.  Beat with electric mixer at low speed for two minutes.  Let set until it thickens.  Finger paint on white construction paper and let dry for several hours.  Now it's ready to hang up.  

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 395227 -- BUBBLE  BATH



 1/2 c. liquid hand soap
1 c. epsom salt
5 drops glycerin
Few drops of food coloring
Few drops of fragrance

 Mix well, shake right before using.  Pour into bathtub while water is running and enjoy.  

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 395228 -- HOMEMADE  PASTE



 1 c. flour
1/2 c. water

 Combine above and mix until creamy.  Store in air tight container.  For more durable paste, add 1/2 cup flour to 1 cup boiling water.  Stir over low heat until thick and shiny.  

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 395229 -- FINGER  PAINT



  Mix homemade paste (recipe listed in this book) with equal amount of liquid detergent.  (Ivory dishwashing.)  Add food coloring one drop at a time.  Mix well.  Enjoy.  

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 395230 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 1 c. Elmer's glue
2 1/2 c. liquid starch
Food coloring

 In a medium bowl, mix glue and one cup of the starch together.  Add a few drops of food coloring, if you wish. Cover bowl, and let it stand overnight.  The next day slowly stir in with a spoon 1 to 1 1/2 cups of the starch until a big blob forms.  Pour off extra starch.  Store in an air tight container.  (NOTE:  It's hard to stop playing with this stuff.)  

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 395231 -- FUNNY  FACE  MAKE-UP



 2 tsp. white shortening
5 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. white flour
4 drops glycerin (found at your
   pharmacy)
Few drops of food coloring

 In a small bowl, mix shortening, cornstarch and white flour.  Add four drops of glycerin.  Stir to a creamy consistency.  Add any food coloring that you wish.  For brown makeup, add 2 1/2 teaspoons of unsweetened cocoa instead of food coloring and you're all set.  

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 395232 -- SOAP  CRAYONS



 One ice cube tray
Liquid food color
2 tbsp. hot water for each crayon
1 c. soap flakes
Small bowl
Spoon

 For each color, put two tablespoons of hot water and one cup of soap flakes into a bowl.  Add as many drops of food color to the mixture as you wish.  Stir the soap mixture until it thickens.  This takes time, so be patient!  Press spoonfuls of the first color of soap into the sections of the ice tray.  Mix enough soap in other colors to fill the ice tray, following the above directions again.  Let the soap crayons dry for one or two days.  Gently bang the ice tray to loosen the crayons.  Pack them in a box for gift-giving.  Great for birthday presents or holidays.  

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 395233 -- HOMEMADE  PLAYDOUGH



 2 c. flour
1 c. salt
1/4 c. salad oil
3/4 - 1 c. water
Few drops of food coloring of your
   choice

 Mix flour, salt and oil.  Then add food coloring to the water.  Finally add water to flour, salt and oil.  Knead until it no longer sticks to your hands.  Baggies may be used to store playdough in so it doesn't have to be divided every time it is used.  Seal with plastic tie strings or coffee cans.  If dough gets too hard or dries out, add more water.  If dough gets too oily, add flour.  

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 395234 -- BAKERS  DOUGH



 1/2 c. salt
3/4 c. boiling water
2 c. flour
Aluminum foil

 Place salt in bowl; pour boiling water over salt and stir.  Cool.  Add flour all at once and mix well by forming a ball and kneading the dough until it is smooth, soft and workable.  Form your shapes (maybe for a Christmas ornament or your name) and bake at 300 to 350 degrees (depending on the thickness of the ornament) for 1 1/2 to 3 hours.  You can also let it air-dry, but give it at least two to three days before painting it.  Spray after paint dries with polyeurethrane to hold in and keep it shiny.  

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 395235 -- MY  FIRST  TERRARIUM



 Large (32 oz.) plastic drink bottles,
   empty
2 or 3 sm. plants
Artificial flowers or bugs
Sticks
Small stones
Potting soil

 Soak the bottle in very warm water for a few minutes.  Then empty it, pull off the colored bottom part and peel off the label.  Clean the glue out of the bottom part.  Put a layer of small rocks in the bottom part.  Put potting soil over the rocks and then put in your plants.  Be sure to press the roots of the plants down.  Add more soil around your plants to fill the planter.  Arrange pretty stones, tiny sticks, or tiny toy animals around the plants.  Use a sharp knife to cut the top off the clear part of the bottle (about 4" from the cap).  Turn the clear part upside down.  Slip the cut edges into the planter to make a dome top.  You can glue an artificial flower or bug to the dome for decoration.  

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 395236 -- PLAY  DOUGH



 1 c. white flour
1/4 c. salt
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
2 tsp. food coloring
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. water

 Mix flour, salt and cream of tartar in a medium saucepan.  Add water, food coloring and oil.  Stir over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes.  Don't worry if the mixture looks like a gobbly mess; it'll turn into dough!  (Be sure you have an adult to help watch this with you.)  When the mixture forms a ball in the center of the pot, take it out and put it on a floured surface.  Squeeze it and punch it around a bit (this kneads it).  When you're done, put it in a plastic bag or air tight container and store it in the refrigerator.  

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 395237 -- DECORATOR  BAGS



 1 plain brown bag
Sponge
Acrylic paint(s)
Hole puncher
Twine or curling ribbon

 Take a plain brown bag and a sponge cut into any shape.  Dip into acrylic paint on a saucer and then place on bag and lift straight up.  Use either one color or several.  Allow to dry and then turn down a couple of inches at the top and use a hole puncher and punch two holes about 2" apart.  Use either packing twine or curling ribbon through the holes and tie a bow.  Makes a really cute country bag that is fun and inexpensive and easy to do.  You can also use a stencil and stencil a design on the bag.  This is fun for children since they can design it themselves!  Can be used to give cookies or candies or gifts other than food items.  

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 395238 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. water
Food coloring
Dish detergent
Plastic or paper cups

 Mix the sugar and cornstarch together in a medium size saucepan.  Add water and stir until well blended.  Cook over a low heat stirring all the time (you may need an adult to help with this), until well-blended, about 5 minutes.  Remove from stove, cool and pour into the plastic or paper cups.  Carefully (so as not to spill on anything), add a little bit of food coloring to each cup and a drop of detergent.  Now, enjoy!  

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 395239 -- FACE  PAINTS



 1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. cold cream
Food coloring (your choice)
1/2 tsp. water

 In a bowl combine all ingredients (except the food coloring) together.  In a muffin tin fill each tin 2/3 full and drop in food coloring until desired color is met in the different tins.  Stir carefully (so it doesn't splash into the next tin).  Now you're ready for face painting for any occasion.  

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 395240 -- BATH  SALTS



 1 c. Epsom salts
Measuring cup
2 jars with lids
2 colored of liquid food color
1 pretty 8 oz. jar
A few drops of your favorite perfume
1/2 yard of ribbon, 1/2" to 1" wide

 To make these good smelling bath salts, first measure 1/2 cup of Epsom salt into each jar with a lid.  Add 15 drops of food color to each jar, one color per jar and put on the lids.  Shake the jars until the Epsom salts are dyed evenly.  If you want your colors to be darker, add more food color and shake again.  Take off the lids and let the salts dry overnight.  Now, make sure your pretty jar is all clean and dry.  Then pour the dyed bath salts into the jar, alternating colors (you may want to get colors that go together well).  Add a couple of drops of perfume to the bath salts, put on the lid and tie the jar with your pretty ribbon.  Now you have a really nice present to bless someone with.  

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 395241 -- SOAP  FLAKE  SCULPTURES



 4 c. soap flakes (any kind, NOT
   detergent)
1/2 c. cold water

 Place soap flakes and water in a medium size bowl.  Squeeze the mixture together with your hands until it becomes slightly damp and sticks together.  (This mixture dries quickly, so you'll have to work fast!)  Now you can form it into any shape you'd like, animals, snowmen, decorations, tree ornaments, etc.  Place the finished sculpture(s) in the refrigerator to harden.  

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 395242 -- GIANT  SOAP  BUBBLES



 Cold, clear water
Wire coat hanger
Frying pan
Glycerin (available at drugstores)
Joy or Dawn detergent (these work the
   best)

 Bend a coat hanger into a loop (maybe dad or mom can help you).  Mix 1/2 cup of Joy or Dawn detergent with 5 cups water.  Measure carefully, as this makes a big difference.  Stir well.  Add two tablespoons of glycerin. This makes more durable bubbles.  Now dip your coat hanger loop into the solution then wave it into the air.  (Don't throw away any solution you didn't use - store it for next time.  As it "ages", it gets even better!)  

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 395243 -- EGG  YOLK  PAINT



 1 well blended egg yolk
1/4 tsp. water
Food coloring

 Blend egg yolk and water.  Divide mixture into several small cups.  Add a different food coloring to each cup (bright colors are great).  Paint on regular sugar cookies with small paint brushes.  Bake cookies, being very careful not to let the cookies brown.  (Should be golden in color.)  

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 395244 -- EGG  CARTON  CREATIONS



 Empty, clean egg cartons

 Cut along the bottom of three connected cups of an egg carton.  Set cups bottom up.  Make a face on the end cup with a felt pen or crayon.  To make an antennae, curl the ends of 2 (2") pieces of pipe cleaner and stick them into the caterpillar's forehead.  Another idea:  Use a styrofoam egg carton.  Fill cups with any combination of wild bird seed, sunflower seeds, raisins, apples, suet, seeds mixed with peanut butter, peanuts, bread crumbs, water, corn or berries.  Place outside on a window sill or hang from a tree.  Another idea:  Plant one seed in each of the twelve cups.  Water and watch your seeds grow (this could be a good lesson on tithing, also).   

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 395245 -- PLAY  DOUGH



 2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. salt
4 tbsp. cream of tartar
2 c. water
2 tbsp. oil
Food coloring

 1.  Stir flour, salt and cream of tartar in a saucepan.  2.  Add water and oil.  3.  Cook over a low heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring well.  4.  Give a chance to cool, then take out of pan and knead well.  5.  Split into portions and add different colors to each piece, kneading well.  6.  Enjoy!!!  

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 395246 -- EMERGENCY  SUBSTITUTIONS



  1 c. sifted cake flour = 7/8 c. sifted all-purpose flour.  1 c. corn syrup = 1 c. sugar & 1/4 c. liquid used in recipe.  1 c. whole milk = 1/2 c. evaporated milk & 1/2 c. water.  1 c. of buttermilk = 1 tbsp. vinegar & 1 c. of milk.  1 c. sour cream = 7/8 c. of buttermilk or sour milk & 3 tbsp. butter.  1 c. of brown sugar = 1 c. granulated sugar & 2 tbsp. molasses.  

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 395247 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



  No baking and simple for kids!  Mix 1 cup of applesauce with 1 (4.12 ounce) bottle of ground cinnamon.  Should form a stiff dough, add cinnamon as needed.  Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut with cookie cutter.  Make hole for ribbon.  Carefully put on rack to dry.  Let air dry several days turning occasionally.  Makes about 12 sweet smelling ornaments.  

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 395248 -- JOURNALS



 1 spiral notebook
Pencil
Crayons
Lots of Imagination!

 Have children write everyday in the journals.  Tell about days activities.  They can draw pictures or paste in pictures and brochures of places they visit.  Improves writing skills and expressive language.  Great summer activity.  

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 395249 -- CHORE  CHART



 1 poster board
12 index cards
Tape
Markers
Index cards
12 X # of children you have

 Take index cards on poster board.  Write chore you desire on the index cards.  Write names of children on each card and put 1 set behind each chore.  Hang in kitchen and rotate jobs each week.  

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 395250 -- EASY  SPLASH  PLACE



  Cut in a rubber tire in half and it will make 2 containers for children to play in.  

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 395251 -- TOOTHPICK  ACT



  Use plain and colored.  Toothpicks are fun to arrange on a table in different designs.  *Sticking the toothpicks into a dry sponge or apple to make a fun creature.  

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 395252 -- BEAN - CRACKER  ART



  Children can make designs on a table top with dry beans, oyster crackers or fish crackers. Use glue and construction paper and creation be saved.  

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 395253 -- NANNY'S  EMERGENCY  KIT



  Use a small make up bag and put bandades, aspirin, tylenol for your children, thermometer, sewing kit, wipes, nail clippers and anything else you might need in an emergency.  Put in purse and your ready for anything.  

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 395254 -- SNOW  PAINTING



  Save squirt bottles and make colored water using food coloring and water.  Bundle up and go outside and create colored snow.  

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 395255 -- PAINTING



  There many great ways to use paint:  1.  Sponge Painting - Cut sponges in different shape.  2.  Stick Painting - Dip end of popsicle sticks, towels, blocks and press on paper.  3.  Splatter Painting - Paint with a toothbrush.  Dip brush in paint and use popsicle stick to pull brittles away from kids toward paper.  Use leaves or figure shapes and splatter shapes.   

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 395256 -- BAKER'S  CLAY



 2 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
3/4 c. water

 Knead 4 to 6 minutes to mix.  Shape into ornament or other object.  Bake finished objects at 300 degrees for 1 hour.  Objects can be painted and shellacked.  Or before baking, brush with beaten egg white for a shine.  

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 395257 -- SOAP  CRAYONS        



  One cup Ivory Snow.  Add 30-40 drops food coloring.  Add water by teaspoonful until soap is liquid, stir well.  Pack soap into ice cream tray, muffin tins or form into sticks.  Set in sunny, dry place for 2 days.  Crayons will become hard and great for writing in the sink or tub.  

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 395258 -- MUFFIN  PAN  CRAYONS



 Old crayons (bits and pieces)
Muffin pans
Muffin cup liners or "non-stick" spray

 Peel crayons.  Line/spray muffin pan.  Put crayon pieces in muffin cups.  Separate colors for single color chunks.  Mix colors for rainbow ones.  Bake at 200 degrees until melted.  Cool, peel off liners if used.  

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 395259 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. cold water
1/2 c. hot water

 Mix flour and salt together in pan.  Gradually add cold water, stir until smooth.  Pour in hot water bring mixture to a boil.  Cook until shiny.  Pour into containers, add food coloring.  Store in refrigerator.  

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 395260 -- EDIBLE  FINGER  PAINTS



  Mix baby rice cereal with water and good coloring or use instant pudding or cooked cereals with coloring.  

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 395261 -- FACE  PAINT



 1 tbsp. solid shortening
1 tbsp. cornstarch
Food coloring

 Mix all together.  Remove with soap and water or cold cream.  

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 395262 -- SOAP  BUBBLES



 1 c. water
2 tsp. liquid Dawn or Joy
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. glycerin (optional but makes
   butter bubbles)

 Mix all together.  Use immediately with bubble pipes, etc.  

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 395263 -- GLURCH  (HOMEMADE  SILLY  PUDDY)



 Elmer's glue
Liquid starch (Sta Flo)

 Mix together equal portions of glue and starch.  Knead together.  If too sticky, add more starch; if too stringy, add more glue.  Store in plastic bucket in the refrigerator.  

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 395264 -- COOKED  PLAY DOUGH



 1 c. flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. water
Food coloring

 Mix and cook on the stove at low heat until mixture forms a ball.  Knead. Add more flour if sticky.  Store in airtight container.  

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 395265 -- PLAY  DOUGH



 1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
1 tbsp. oil
Food coloring

 Stir flour, salt and cream of tartar in saucepan.  Add water, oil and food coloring to dry ingredients and cook over medium heat until well mixed.  

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 395266 -- PEANUT  BUTTER  PLAY  DOUGH



 1 (18 oz.) peanut butter
6 tsp. honey
Non-fat dry milk or milk plus flour
   to right consistency

 Mix all ingredients together.  Shape and decorate with raisins, chocolate chips; you name it!  This is edible.   

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 395267 -- DINOSAUR  FOOD



 --PART 1:--

2 c. Pterodactyl toenails, crushed
   (sugar)
1/2 c. swamp water (evaporated milk)
1 stick Iguana fat (margarine)

 Cook 1 minute at a rolling boil, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat. --PART 2:--

3 c. bones (oats)
1 c. dried grass (coconut)
5 tsp. dirt (cocoa)
1/2 tsp. dirty water (vanilla)

 Mix together Part 2.  Add Parts 1 and 2 together.  Stir, drop by spoonful onto waxed paper.  Cool and eat.  Don't let the dinosaurs eat all the food.  

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 395268 -- STONE  SOUP



 3 clean stones
3 stalks celery
2 lg. carrots
2 med. onions
2 med. potatoes
3 med. tomatoes
1/2 tsp. basil, thyme, marjoram
1 bay leaf
1/2 c. parsley
1 1/2 tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. rice

 Read the story Stone Soup.  Wash hands.  Everyone can chop or measure something.  Put in a large crock pot.  Cover with water.  Cook 2 to 3 hours on high.  Remove bay leaf before serving.  

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 395269 -- DUMP  CAKE



 1 can fruit (any kind)
1 box yellow cake mix
1 stick margarine or butter
1 can opener
1 spoon 
1 rectangular cake pan

 1. Wash hands.  2. Turn on oven to 350 degrees.  3. Put a little butter in the pan and smear it all over the inside.  4. Open fruit and dump it in the pan, juice and all.  5. Dump the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit.  6. Chop up the stick of butter and dump the pieces on to.  7. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes.  8. Cool and eat.  Yummy.  

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 395270 -- YUMMY  PEANUT  BUTTER  BALLS



 1/2 c. peanut butter
1/2 c. honey
1 c. non fat dry milk

 1. Wash hands.  2. Measure and put everything in a big bowl.  3. Stir together.  4. Squeeze and pull until it is shiny and soft.  5. Roll into small balls.  6. Place on waxed paper.  7. Put in refrigerator.  8. Wait 1 hour or more until they are firm.  9. Eat.  

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 395271 -- BUTTER



  For each 4 children: 1 pt. whipping cream

 4 sm. clean baby food jars & lids  Take whipping cream out of refrigerator 2 hours before using to get to room temperature.  Divide evenly into jars, put on lids and let children shake, shake, shake.  When butter forms, pour off liquid (taste this!) and spread on crackers or bread.  (Add a touch of salt if desired.)  Option:  Put 1 pint of cream into a mayonnaise jar and take turns shaking.  

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 395272 -- FROZEN  YOGURT  DESSERT



 1 c. plain or vanilla yogurt
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. Kool Aid, unsweetened soft
   drink mix, any flavor

 Combine all ingredients in non metal bowl.  Stir until sugar and soft drink mix are dissolved.  Spoon into custard or paper cups.  Freeze until firm, about 3 hours.  

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 395273 -- ORANGE  YOGURT  FROZEN  DREAMS



 1 sm. can frozen orange juice
   concentrate
1 pt. plain yogurt
2 tsp. vanilla
Honey to sweeten (opt.)*

 *Never give honey to a child under 2 years.  Beat ingredients together until blended.  Fill popsicle molds or paper cups and popsicle sticks.  Freeze 24 hours.  Makes 8 (1/2 cup) servings.  Counts as fruit serving CCFP.  They taste much better than they sound.  

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 395274 -- YOGIE  PEAR  POPS



 1 (16 oz.) can pear halves, drained
1 (8 oz.) plain yogurt
3 tbsp. honey
1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
Few drops almond extract

 In blender container combine pears, yogurt, honey, lemon juice and almond extract.  Cover and blend until smooth.  Pour mixture into 5 (5 oz.) paper cups.  Cover each cup with foil.  Make a small hole in the foil with knife.  Insert a wooden stick into the cup through the hole.  Freeze 4 to 6 hours.  To Serve:  Remove foil and tear paper from pop.  

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 395275 -- BABOON  BUTTER



 3/4 c. peanut butter
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. raisins
3 sm. very ripe bananas
1 tbsp. shredded coconut

 Mash peanut butter and bananas.  Add cinnamon, raisins and coconut.  Blend well.  Spread on fruit, crackers and bread.  

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 395276 -- CUT  OUT  COOKIES



 1 c. Crisco
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

--ICING:--

1 tbsp. margarine
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Milk
Powdered sugar

 Blend Crisco and sugar.  Add eggs and beat.  Combine flour, baking powder and salt.  Add to mixture; blend well.  Bake on greased cookie sheet 10 to 12 minutes at 375 degrees.  Frost when cool.  

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 395277 -- CREMEDOODLES



 1 (7 oz.) jar marshmallow creme
1 c. peanut butter
1/2c. honey
3 oz. milk chocolate bar, grated
1 1/2 c. raisins
1 c. chopped walnuts
2 c. shredded coconut

 Kids can stir all ingredients except coconut together and help form into 1" balls.  Roll in coconut.  Chill or freeze.  Makes about 6 dozen.  

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 395278 -- SPINACH  OMELET



 1 egg per child
1 slice cheese per child
Well drained spinach, enough for a
   vegetable for each child

 Scramble eggs slightly, add spinach and cheese.  Place under broiler until hot and bubbly.  Serve with biscuits and fruit and milk.  

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 395279 -- PEANUT  BUTTER  BANANA  BALLS



 2 ripe bananas
5 tbsp. peanut butter
2 tbsp. honey

 Mash bananas.  Mix with peanut butter and honey.  Roll into balls.  Freeze in covered container.  

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 395280 -- PUDDING  WICHES



 1 1/2 c. cold milk
1/2 c. peanut butter
1 pkg. instant pudding
24 graham crackers or chocolate wafers

 Add milk to peanut butter, blend until smooth.  Add pudding mix.  Beat 2 minutes at lowest speed.  Let stand 5 minutes.  Spread filling 1/2" on 12 crackers, top with remaining 12 crackers.  Freeze 3 hours.  

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 395281 -- GORP



 --Suggestions:--

Raisins
Oatmeal
Sesame seeds
Granola
Chocolate chips
Dates
Any dry cereal
M&M's
Cheerios
Pretzels
Sunflower seeds
Wheat or Rice Chex
Peanuts
Walnuts, any nuts

 Mix what you want and enjoy.  

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 395282 -- CHERRY  CAKE



 2 cans pie filling
1 yellow cake mix
1 stick oleo
1/3 c. nuts, chopped

 Mix cherry pie filling and cake mix with melted oleo.  Pour into greased 13'x9" pan.  sprinkle nuts on top.  Bake 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes.  

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 395283 -- JIG-TIME  TARTS



 Thin slice sandwich bread
Oleo
Sugar
Fruit cocktail, drained
Cool Whip

 Cut crusts from bread.  Butter both sides of bread.  Place in muffin tins.  Sprinkle insides with sugar.  Place in oven and brown.  when browned, remove from pans, slightly.  cool.  Fill with drained fruit cocktail.  Top with Cool Whip.  

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 395284 -- YOU  CAN  EAT  IT  DOUGH



 1 1/4 c. confectioners' sugar
1 1/4 c. powdered milk
1 c. corn syrup
1 c. peanut butter

 Mix until dough reaches proper consistency for molding.  Let children mold all kinds of creatures and decorate with Cheerios and raisins.  Can eat when they are finished.  

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 395285 -- EDIBLE  DOUGH



 1 1/2 c. warm water
1 pkg. dry yeast
1 egg
1/4 c. honey
1/4 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
5 c. flour

 Stir yeast in 1 1/2 cups very warm water until dissolved.  Mix in egg, honey, shortening and salt.  Stir in flour a little at a time until makes a ball.  Knead 5 minutes.  Make flat figures on cookie sheet.  Cover with towel 25 minutes.  Bake 20 minutes in 350 degree oven.  Eat or shellac it.  

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 395286 -- PAINTED  TOAST



 White bread
Milk
Food colors
Small clean brushes
Paper cups
Toaster

 Divide small amounts of milk into paper cups and add a different color to each.  Using the clean brushes.  Let the children paint on their bread.  Teach them to paint gently so they don't tear the bread.  Do not let them get the bread too wet.  Let them drop into toaster and see what happens when it pops up!  

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 395287 -- COOKIE  PAINTS



 2 egg yolks
1/2 tsp. water
Food coloring

 Blend egg yolks and water together.  Divide into containers and add food coloring.  Using small clean paintbrushes, paint unbaked cookies.  Bakes on a shiny glaze.  

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 395288 -- PUMPKIN  PIE



  Smash the pumpkin.  Take the seeds out and clean it.  Tear it apart.  Smash it more and put salt and pepper in it and put butter in it.  Get the crust off bread and put it in the pan and pour pumpkin in it.  Cook at 92 1/2 for 2 1/2 days.  

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 395289 -- TURKEY



  Put salt and pepper on the turkey.  Put butter on it.  Cook it in the oven for 9 days at 6 degrees.  Put more salt and pepper on it.  

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 395290 -- TURKEY



  You cut it and take the skin off.  And cook it in the oven for lots of times at 5 degrees.  

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 395291 -- TURKEY



  Catch the turkey outside because it hides in a tree.  You put it in the oven for 18 minutes at 150 degrees.  

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 395292 -- MASHED  POTATOES



  You get potatoes, smash it and take insides out and put butter on it.  Then you cook it and then you also have gravy.  Color the gravy with berries.  That's how the Indians did it.  

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 395293 -- TURKEY



  Kill it.  Cook it in the oven on warm for 30 minutes.  Say the blessing and eat it.  

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 395294 -- GREEN  PEAS



  Freeze them and put them in the oven and cook them.  Put them in a pan and sell them to the grocery store.  Buy it and cook it in the pot on the stove for 15 minutes.  Then you eat it.  Then you can get down from the table.  

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 395295 -- PUMPKIN  PIE



  You smash the pumpkin and take the skin off for the crust.  Put it in the oven for 15 minutes at 18 degrees.  

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 395296 -- PUMPKIN  PIE



  Take the insides out of the pumpkin and smash it.  Put it in the oven.  Make the crust from flour.  Cook it in the oven for 3 minutes at 80 degrees.  

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 395297 -- PUMPKIN  PIE



  With it smashed already you start tearing the pumpkin apart.  Get a crust and you put the pumpkin in it.  You put it in the oven at 7 degrees for 30 minutes.   

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 395298 -- GIANT  CHALK  STICK



 3 tbsp. plaster of paris
2 tbsp. powder tempra paint
Wax paper cups
Water

 Mix paint powder and plaster powder in paper cups.  Add water slowly to dry mixture until creamy, stirring well.  Wait about 1 hour until chalk is hard.  Firmly tap out container.  

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 395299 -- SQUEEZE  BOTTLE  PAINT



 2 c. white glue
1/2 c. dry plaster of paris
1 c. powdered tempra

 Mix together and add enough water to make consistency of toothpaste.  Make consistency of toothpaste.  Put into squeeze bottle.  Use black squeeze paint to make outlines for "stained glass" effect.  When dry, use water colors or markers to fill in when dry.  Use white to make "spider web" pictures.  Dry flat overnight.  

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 395300 -- SOAP  POWDER  FINGERPAINT



 1/2 c. liquid starch
3 c. water
1/4 c. soap powder (not detergent)
1/4 c. talcum powder
Dry tempra

 Mix soap and water in a saucepan, then add starch.  Stir until soap powder is dissolved.  Bring to a boil and cook until clear.  Remove from heat and add tempra and talcum.  Using a mixer beat until it is smooth and foamy.  Store air tight in refrigerator.  

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 395301 -- SALT  DRIP  PAINT



 1/2 c. salt
2 tbsp. flour
Dry tempra (any colors)
Water

 Mix salt, flour and dry tempra.  Stir in enough water to make mixture the consistency to drip off of a spoon.  Use a funnel to fill squeeze bottles.  Let child make design by dripping from squeeze bottle or dripping from a spoon onto construction paper.  Dry flat overnight.  

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 395302 -- CORNSTARCH  FINGERPAINT



 3 tbsp. sugar
2 c. cold water
1/2 c. cornstarch
Dry tempra

 Mix sugar, cornstarch and water in a heavy saucepan.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly.  When thick, cool and pour into 6 muffin tin compartments or 6 paper cups.  Add a different color of dry tempra to each.  

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 395303 -- SHINY  PAINT



 1 part white glue
1 part liquid tempra

 Mix together and use right away or store in an air tight container.  Paint with brushes and allow to dry completely before touching.  Wash brushes before they dry.  

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 395304 -- 'WASHABLE'  EASEL  PAINT



 1 1/4 c. cornstarch
1 c. cold water
1 c. Ivory flakes
1/2 c. salt
3 c. hot water
1 c. talcum powder
1 tsp. glycerine

 In a saucepan mix cornstarch and cold water.  Add Ivory flakes, salt and hot water.  Cook until bubbles appear.  Remove from heat and add talcum powder and glycerine.  Stir until smooth.  Store air tight, no refrigeration needed.  Can divide into several containers and add different colors dry tempra.  Keeps indefinitely.  Washes out of clothes easily.  

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 395305 -- UNCOOKED  PLAYDOUGH



 1 c. flour
1/3 c. salt
1/3 - 1/2 c. water
2-3 drops food color
3-5 drops of either liquid detergent
   or vegetable oil

 Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl.  In separate bowl, mix all liquids together, and then slowly add to the dry ingredients.  Knead to mix, adding more water by teaspoons if necessary for proper consistency.  Store in air tight container in the refrigerator.  

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 395306 -- COOKED  PLAYDOUGH



 1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
1 tbsp. oil
1 tsp. food color

 Combine flour, salt and cream of tartar.  Mix liquid and gradually stir them into dry ingredients.  When smooth, cook over medium heat.  Stir constantly until ball forms.  Remove from heat.  Knead until smooth.   

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 395307 -- COOKED  PLAYDOUGH



 1 c. flour
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 c. salt
1 c. water
1 tbsp. cream of tartar
Food coloring
1 tsp. vanilla (opt.)

 Mix the dry ingredients together in a saucepan.  Mix oil and water, then pour slowly into dry ingredients.  Cook over very low heat until the mixture is thick (like mashed potatoes).  This happens very quickly.  Stir in vanilla.  Remove from heat and turn the mixture onto a board or table. When cool enough to handle, knead coloring in until smooth.  Store in an air tight container.   

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 395308 -- HARDENING  SALT  CLAY



 2 c. salt
1 c. + 2 tbsp. water
1 c. cornstarch

 Mix salt and 1/2 cup water in heavy saucepan.  Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until salt dissolves.  Remove from heat.  Combine cornstarch and remaining water and add it to the salt water.  Cook over low heat until mix is thick and smooth.  This happens quickly.  Spoon the clay onto table or board to cool.  Store air tight.  It will harden in the sun and can be painted.  

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 395309 -- RUBBERY  PLAYDOUGH



 2 c. baking soda
1 1/2 c. water
1 c. cornstarch
Food coloring

 Mix together dry ingredients in a saucepan.  Add water, stir until smooth.  Cook 1 to 2 minutes over medium heat until thick.  Remove to waxed paper to cool.  Knead in coloring until smooth.  Store in air tight container.  

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 395310 -- SOAP  SCULPTING  STUFF



 2 c. soap flakes (Ivory)
1/4 c. water

 Put soap flakes in a large bowl.  Add water and squish and squeeze until mixture is all damp and squishy.  when mixture sticks together, it's ready to sculpt.  Figures become firm in refrigerator.  Then allow to dry completely before handling.  Can be painted when dry.   

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 395311 -- CLAY  JEWELRY  MIX



 3/4 c. flour
1/2 c. cornstarch
1/2 c. salt
Warm water

 Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.  Gradually add warm water until mixture can be kneaded into a stiff dough.  To reduce stickiness, dust with flour.  Children can roll into balls for beads.  Pierce each with a toothpick for hole to thread onto string.  Air dry and paint.  

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 395312 -- DRYER  LINT  "PAPER  MACHE"



 3 c. dryer lint
2/3 c. flour
2 c. water

 Mix water and lint together in a large saucepan, stirring well.  Slowly add flour, mixing well.  Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture holds together, forming peaks.  Pour out onto several layers of newspaper to cool.    Use mixture over a base, such as a box, balloon or bottle, spreading like paper mache.  Dry 4 to 5 days.  Store unused air tight.  Keeps only 4 to 5 days.  

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 395313 -- BOOKBINDER'S  PASTE



 1 tsp. flour
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. alum (powder)
1/3 c. water 

 In top of double boiler, mix dry ingredients.  Add water slowly, stirring out lumps.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat when paste begins to thicken; it will thicken more as it cools.  Keep covered. Add water to thin when necessary.  

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 395314 -- PAPER  PASTE



 1 c. flour
1 c. sugar
4 c. water
1 tbsp. powdered alum
3 drops oil of clove

 Mix flour and sugar, then add slowly 1 cup of the water.  In the top of a double boiler, bring remainder of water and the alum to a boil, then add flour and sugar mixture, stirring constantly.  Cook and stir until fairly clear (about 1/2 hour).  Remove from heat and add oil of cloves.  Makes 1 quart of paste.  Paste will keep a long time in air tight jar with small wet sponge on top of paste.  

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 395315 -- GLARCH  (GOOP)



 --Equal amounts:--

Liquid laundry starch
White school glue

 Use approximately 1/4 cup per child.  Pour glue and starch into a small bowl for each child.  Let them mix with fingers.  It will be very sticky until well mixed.  Then it becomes similar to the commercial putty product.  For variety, add glitter.  Store air tight in refrigerator.  

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 395316 -- BRIGHTLY  DYED  PASTA



 Rubbing alcohol
Food colors
Noodles or rice, uncooked

 Do not eat!  This is for art projects only!  Pour alcohol into large bowl and add food color.  Use 1/2 bottle food color for each bottle of alcohol for very bright colors.  Add pasta or rice, stir and let set until desired color.  Spoon out, using slotted spoon, onto newspapers.  Spread to dry (about 2 hours).  Store in Baggies.  Alcohol can be poured back into bottles and used again.   

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 395317 -- MAGIC  CRYSTAL  GARDEN



 6 tbsp. salt
6 tbsp. water
6 tbsp. laundry bluing (in laundry
   dept. at grocery store)
1 tbsp. ammonia
5 or 6 pieces charcoal
Food coloring
A glass container

 Adult supervision is needed with ammonia!  Mix salt, water, bluing and ammonia in a large bowl.  Put charcoal in an old glass bowl.  Pour mixture over charcoal.  Sprinkle drops of food coloring for color.  Set container in a warm place and do not move it.  It will continue to grow crystals until all liquid is absorbed.  (You can make several small gardens in glass jars, dividing the liquid over them.)  

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 395318 -- BIG  BEAUTIFUL  BUBBLES



 1 c. water
2 tbsp. liquid detergent
1 tbsp. glycerine
1/2 tsp. sugar

 Mix all ingredients.  Let stand overnight in covered container.  Stir.  Blow big beautiful bubbles.  HINTS:  Joy dish detergent works well.  Glycerine can be purchased in cake decorating departments.   

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 395319 -- TEDDY  BEAR  SUNDAES



 Any flavor ice cream
M & M's or sm. candies
Sm. round chocolate or vanilla wafers
Chocolate sprinkles or toasted coconut

 Put scoop of ice cream into dish for head.  Use candies for eyes and mouth.  For ears, push cookies into ice cream.  Sprinkle a little coconut or chocolate sprinkles on top for hair.  

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 395320 -- ICE  CREAM  CLOWNS



 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
1 sugar cone
Chocolate bits
Raisins
Maraschino cherries
Whipped cream

 Put scoop of ice cream on plate with cone on top for hat.  Use chocolate bits for eyes, cherry for nose and raisins for mouth.  Be creative!  Put whipped cream around the clown for neck ruffle.  Another version of an ice cream clown:  Put a scoop of ice cream on a chocolate sandwich cookie.  Use gumdrops for his eyes, mint wafers for his ears, an orange slice for his mouth, and a maraschino cherry for his nose and as a top for his cone cap.  

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 395321 -- ICE  CREAM  PIE



 1 pastry or graham cracker pie shell
1 pt. strawberry ice cream
1 c. milk
1 pkg. instant strawberry pudding

 Blend ice cream and milk together in a bowl.  Add strawberry pudding and beat until mixed.  Pour into pie shell.  Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.  

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 395322 -- BANANA  SURPRISE



 1/2 of a sm. ripe banana
3/4 c. milk
2 tbsp. frozen orange juice
   concentrate
2 tsp. honey
1 ice cube
2 drops yellow and 1 drop red food
   coloring

 Put 1/2 of a small banana into a blender container.  Add 3/4 cup milk.  Cover blender.  Run it on low for 10 seconds.  Put 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate into a small bowl or a cup.  Add 2 teaspoons honey to the cup.  Stir to mix them well and melt the orange juice.  Add the honey mixture to the blender.  Add the ice cube.  Cover the blender and run it on low for 30 seconds or until the ice cube stops making noise.  Take off the top of the blender.  Add 2 drops yellow food coloring and 1 drop red.  Cover the blender.  Run it on low for a few seconds.  The drink will turn orange.  Stop blender.  Take off cover.  Pour drink into glass and serve.  Makes 1 banana sunrise.  

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 395323 -- ERIC'S  QUICK  GRILLED  CHEESE  SANDWICH



 2 slices bread
Velveeta or Cheddar cheese (2 slices)
Margarine (optional)

 Toast bread in toaster.  Spread bread with margarine.  Place cheese between slices.  Microwave on high power 30 to 40 seconds until cheese is melted.  

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 395324 -- YUMMY  COOKIES  FOR  KIDS  TO  COOK



 1/2 c. cake mix, any flavor
1/2 tsp. soft butter
1 1/2 to 2 tsp. water

 Preheat oven to 350.  Mix butter and cake mix.  Add 1 1/2 teaspoons water and blend.  Dough needs to be stiff but mixes vary so more water may be needed.  Add by drops.  Roll dough on floured surface then cut out cookies.  Bake on ungreased cookie sheet 5-8 minutes.  About 1 dozen cookies.  

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 395325 -- ARTIST'S  PUNCH



  Combine orange juice with seltzer.  Add colorful ice cubes made by freezing cranberry juice in an ice tray.  

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 395326 -- BANANA  SHAKE



 1 med. banana
1 sm. container yogurt, plain or
   strawberry-banana
1 c. milk
1 "shaking jar"

 Using a fork, smash banana in a small bowl.  Pour milk and yogurt into shaking jar.  Spoon banana into shaking jar.  Cover jar tightly and shake vigorously.  Pour into frosty mug for a great summer refresher.  

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 395327 -- GHOUL-AID



 1 env. grape flavor unsweetened
   Kool-Aid pkg.
1 env. orange flavor unsweetened
   Kool-Aid pkg.
2 c. sugar
3 qts. cold water
1 bottle (qt. or liter) ginger ale,
   chilled

 In a large plastic pitcher, dissolve both envelopes of Kool-Aid and the sugar in cold water.  Add the ginger ale just before serving.  Serve over ice.  

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 395328 -- BIRDS  NESTS



 3 tbsp. butter or margarine
2 tbsp. creamy peanut butter
3 c. marshmallows
3 c. chow mein noodles
Peanut M & M's

 Melt butter, melt into it 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter.  Add 3 cups marshmallows and melt over low heat.  Add 3 cups chow mein noodles.  Mix thoroughly to coat.  Butter hands and shape small portions into nests on greased pans.  Add 3 peanut M & M's while nests are still warm.  

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 395329 -- DIRT  CUPS



 2 c. cold milk
1 pkg. (4 serving) Jello chocolate
   flavor instant pudding
8-10 (7 oz.) plastic cups
1 pkg. (16 oz.) chocolate sandwich
   cookies, crushed
1 tub (8 oz.) Cool Whip whipped
   topping, thawed

--Suggested decorations:--

Gummy worms and frogs
Candy flowers
Chopped peanuts

 Pour milk into large bowl.  Add pudding mix.  Beat with whisk until well blended, 1 to 2 minutes.  Let stand 5 minutes.  Stir in whipped topping and half of crushed cookies.  Place 1 tablespoon crushed cookies into cups.  Fill cups 3/4 full with pudding mixture.  Top with remaining crushed cookies.  Refrigerate 1 hour.  Decorate.  

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 395330 -- PLAYMATE  PIZZAS



 3 whole wheat English muffins or
   bagels, split and toasted
3/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese (3 oz.)
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
4-5 slices Canadian style bacon
1 (2 1/2 oz.) jar sliced mushrooms,
   or 1/2 c. pitted ripe olives,
   sliced

 Sprinkle toasted muffins or bagels with cheese.  Spread tomato sauce over cheese.  Cut Canadian style bacon to make 6 mouths and 12 eyes.  Arrange mouths and eyes on muffins.  Arrange mushrooms or olives around the top edge to resemble hair.  Place pizzas on baking sheet.  Bake in 450 oven for about 5 minutes or until hot.  Makes 6 servings.  

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 395331 -- ELEPHANT  STEW



 1 med. sized elephant
Lots of gravy
2 rabbits, optional
Salt and pepper

 Cut elephant into bite size pieces.  This will take about 2 months.  Cover with gravy and cook over kerosene fire at 465 for about four weeks.  This will serve 3,800 people.  If more people come then add rabbits. Do this only if necessary as most people don't like to find hare in their stew!  

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 395332 -- GRANDPARENT'S  DAY  SURPRISE



  Grandparents will love this refrigerator magnet!  Begin by tracing a juice can lid onto brightly colored paper.  Cut the circle slightly smaller than the outline, and glue it inside the rim of the lid.  To this colorful background,  attach a photo and a bit of artwork.  Glue lace or other edging around the rim of the lid and add a tiny bow if desired.  Attach a self-adhesive magnet strip to the back of the lid to complete the project.  

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 395333 -- SNIFF  BOOKS



  Make scented books to illustrate child-dictated stories or to describe family cooking experiences, such as making fruit salad.  Cut out felt shapes of fruits, mints or nuts like almond and hazelnut, and use an eyedropper to apply the scent to the cloth.  Then glue the shapes to sheets of construction paper, and child's sentences, and bind with yarn into a book.  

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 395334 -- RAIN/SNOW  CATCHER



  Make a rain catcher with a rinsed, clear plastic peanut butter jar.  Place it outside for a set time, then measure the water/snow inside.  Try to guess what the next measurement would be if the can had been left outside for twice as long.  

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 395335 -- CRYSTAL  GARDEN



  Place broken pieces of brick or terra cotta clay in a glass bowl or jar.  Pour the following solution over this: 4 tsp. water
1 tsp. ammonia
4 tsp. bluing
1 tsp. Mercurochrome
4 tsp. salt

 Add more solution each day until the garden has grown to the desired size.  

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 395336 -- 3-D  REINDEER



  While gourds are abundant in late fall, dry as many as you think you'd like to use for this activity.  In December, poke two holes in the top of each gourd and third hole in the back.  Have child paint gourds and add eyes and a nose with paint or felt.  Insert two small branches for antlers in the holes at the top and a half of a drinking straw in the hole in the back of each gourd.  Have child draw and color bodies for the reindeer on construction paper, then staple the straws to the necks of the bodies to add the heads.  

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 395337 -- GOURD  GOBBLERS



  Use dry, pear-shaped gourds that are light in weight.  (Dry them by poking holes in the gourds and letting them sit for several weeks.)  The fat end of each gourd will represent the body of the turkey, while the narrow end will be the head and neck.  Poke two holes in the fat end near the middle for good balance. This is where you'll insert pipe cleaner legs.  Before you insert them, fold each pipe cleaner in half and twist slightly.  Slip the folded end into the gourd and bend the other end to make a foot for the turkey to stand on.  Cut tail feathers from construction paper and glue to the fat end of the gourd.  Glue a small scrap of red felt to the head for the wattles.  Add eyes with black crayon or permanent marker.  

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 395338 -- ROLY-POLY  SANTA



  Need: Plastic hoisery eggs
Poster paint
Liquid soap
Clay or playdough
Accessories-felt, glitter, rick-rack,
   etc.
Craft sealer (optional)

 Mix a little liquid  soap to poster paint to help it adhere to the plastic, then have child paint both halves of the egg to look like Santa, an elf or whatever he wishes.  (The eggs will be easier to paint when separated in half.)  When the paint dries, put a ball of clay in the bottom half of each egg and glue the parts together.  Have child add finishing touches to the roly-polies with paint, felt, glitter, etc., then coat with craft sealer.  

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 395339 -- SAWDUST  MODELING  MATERIAL



 2 c. sawdust
1 c. flour
1 tbsp. glue
Hot water or liquid starch

 Moisten with water or starch until a modeling consistency is reached.  If used for ornaments, strings or wires should be put in place while they are being modeled.  After air drying, they may be painted.  

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 395340 -- CREPE  PAPER  MODELING  PLASTER



 1 pkg. crepe paper
1 1/2 c. flour
1/4 c. salt

 Cut crepe paper into narrow strips or small pieces; the smaller the pieces, the finer the texture.  Place in large pan.  Add enough water to cover.  Let stand for 8 hours to overnight.  Drain well but do not squeeze dry.  Mix flour and salt together.  Stir into crepe paper mixture gradually until mixture is consistency of thick dough.  Knead until well blended.  This is thicker and less messy than paper mache.  Mixture does not store; prepare enough for each project.  

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 395341 -- YUMMY  BIRD  FEEDERS



 2 c. shortening
2 c. peanut butter
5 c. bird seed

 Mix all ingredients together.  Shape into balls.  Wrap each ball in netting from onion bags, and secure with a plastic twist.  This recipe makes about 12 feeders.  

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 395342 -- DOGGIE  BISCUITS



 2 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. dry milk powder
1/2 tsp. each salt, garlic powder
1 tsp. brown sugar
6 tbsp. margarine, shortening or meat
   drippings
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. ice water

 Combine flour, milk powder, salt, garlic powder and brown sugar in bowl.  Cut in shortening until mixture resembles cornmeal.  Mix in egg.  Add enough water so that mixture forms ball.  Pat dough 1/2 inch thick with fingers on lightly oiled cookie sheet.  Cut with doggie biscuit cutter and remove scraps.  Pat out scraps and proceed as before.  Bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees.  Cool on wire rack.  Makes about 10 biscuits.  

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 395343 -- NONHARDENING  CLAY



 4 c. flour
1 c. salt
8 tbsp. salad oil
7 or 8 tbsp. water
Food color (if desired)

 Mix well together.  Keep covered when not using.  

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 395344 -- BAKER'S  CLAY



 1 c. salt
1 1/2 c. warm water
4 c. flour

 Stir salt into the warm water.  Cool mixture, then add flour and knead for 10 minutes.  To color the dough, add food coloring or 1/2 cup dry tempera paint added to salt and water.  Bake modeled figures at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for one hour.  

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 395345 -- DYEING  MATERIAL



  Rinse fabric or wool yarn in hot water, wring it well, and then place it in the dye, making sure it is well covered.  Bring the dye to a simmering stage and cook until the fabric is colored as deep as you wish.  Rinse the material in lukewarm water.  Squeeze lightly, but do not wring.  Avoid direct rays of sunlight while drying.  

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 395346 -- MAKING  NATURAL  DYES



  Collect plants, moss, herbs, roots, nuts and so on.  Chop a quantity of one of these materials and put it through a meat grinder.  Cover it with water and let it stand overnight.  Drain off the water the next morning and save it.  Add a little more water to the pulp and simmer for 30 minutes.  Drain off this water and add it to the first water.  Add more water to cover fabric.  You can get the following colors by processing one of these materials.  Brown - walnut shells  Redbrown - onion leaves; bark  Purple - blueberries; sumac; peach leaves; moss  Red - root and berry of the cactus  Black - oak bark; gum from pinon tree.  

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 395347 -- NATURAL  EGG  DYES



  Place desired number of eggs and desired coloring material (see below) in saucepan.  Add 1 teaspoon vinegar.  Simmer in water to cover for 20 minutes.  Polish with a small amount of oil on soft cloth to intensify color and add gloss.  Adding a small amount of cream of tartar to water may deepen some shades.  Fresh mint or oregano - beige  Strong coffee - brown  Spinach - grayish gold/pink  Yellow delicious apple peel - lavender  Beet juice - reddish purple  Red cabbage leaves - blue  Walnut shells - buff  Carrot tops - greenish yellow  Onion skins - orange  Cranberry juice - red.  

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 395348 -- MAGIC  WRITING  SURFACE



 1/4 c. beeswax
9 tbsp. Venice turpentine
1/4 c. lard
2 tbsp. mineral oil
1 tbsp. carbon black
3 tbsp. powdered China clay
Cardboard or fiberboard
Waxed paper or transparent plastic

 Combine beexwax, turpentine, lard and mineral oil in double boiler.  Heat over hot water until well blended, stirring frequently.  Stir in carbon and China clay.  Paint uniform coat on cardboard.  Cool.  Place waxed paper over surface.  Write or draw with sharpened stick, fingernail or other object that will mark without tearing waxed paper.  Erase marks by lifting waxed paper.  

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 395349 -- NEWSPRINT  TRANSFER



 1/2 c. water
1/4 c. turpentine
2 tbsp. liquid dishwashing detergent

 Combine all ingredients in tightly covered jar; shake vigorously to mix.  Paint over any newspaper picture or story; blot gently with paper towel.  Place clean white paper over newsprint.  Rub evenly with small roller or back of spoon.  Peel off paper carefully.  Picture will appear in reverse on white paper.  NOTE: USE IN WELL-VENTILATED ROOM.  THIS ACTIVITY FOR OLDER CHILDREN ONLY- NOT FOR USE BY SMALL CHILDREN.  

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 395350 -- COLORED  SAND



 3 c. masonry sand
2 tbsp. liquid tempra

 Mix the ingredients and allow to dry, stirring occasionally.  It will take about 24 hours to dry.  For deeper colors, use more paint.  If sand is not available, use salt.  

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 395351 -- INSTANT  ERASE  INK



 3 tbsp. water
36 drops of tincture of iodine
1 tbsp. cornstarch

 Mix water and iodine in small jar.  Stir in cornstarch gradually.  Store tightly covered.  Ink is blue-black.  Let dry completely.   Wipe off with soft cloth.  

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 395352 -- INVISIBLE  INK



 2 tbsp. cobalt chloride
2 tsp. white dextrin
3 1/2 tbsp. glycerine

 Combine all ingredients in small saucepan.  Cook over low heat until well blended, stirring constantly.  Cool completely.  Store in tightly covered clean jar.  Ink is pale pink on colored paper.  Expose to heat or light bulb and writing turns blue.  Note:  Cobalt chloride and dextrin may be purchased from a chemical supply house and glycerine from a drug store.  

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 395353 -- DESIGNS  YOU  KNEAD  FOR  SPECIAL  OCCASIONS



 --BASIC RECIPE:--

2 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 c. cold water

 Combine ingredients and knead to a medium-stiff, smooth dough.  To add color, work drops of food coloring until the desired shade is achieved.  Store any unused dough in plastic bags in the refrigerator for the next projects.  Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick and use cookie cutters for designs.  Bake designs in warm oven (350) for 1-2 hours or until hard to the touch.  Melt paraffin, in bowl placed in a pan of boiling water.  Using slotted spatula or spoon, dip each design into the melted paraffin.  Transfer to wire rack or newspaper. --IDEAS:--

 Dough pressed through a garlic press makes grass, noodles.  Rolling strings of various colored dough together, then following flat gives a multi-colored marbled effect.  Wrapping a firm ball of aluminum foil with dough gives a firm base for a ball, pumpkin, jack-o-lantern.  Acrylic paints can be used for decorating.  10 inch bamboo skewers are great for plant ornaments.  

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 395354 -- SILLY  PET  SPIDERS



 Paper nut cups or egg cartons cut into
   cups
Pencil
Eight 3 inch pieces of pipe cleaners
   or twist ties

 Decorate cup to make it look like a spider face.  (Use crayons or markers; adhesive stickers; glue on cereal; raisins, nuts.  Hats can be made with cotton balls, marshmallows or string.)  Using the tip of a pencil, poke 8 holes around the bottom of the cup.  To make the spiders legs, insert pipe cleaners or twist ties into holes. --SPIDER WEB:--

 Squeeze a glob of white glue onto waxed paper.  Dip 9 inch piece of twine into glue, squeezing excess off with fingers.  Lay one end in center of another piece of waxed paper.  Working outward from center, lay down the twine.  Add more pieces of twine to increase sizes.  Lay longer pieces of twine dipped in glue (12 inches) across the top of the web.  Let dry at least 4 hours.  Carefully peel off the waxed paper.  

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 395355 -- HOMEMADE  SOAP  BUBBLES



 1 c. distilled water
1/2 c. glycerin
1 tbsp. liquid detergent

 Combine.  Set for one hour.  Put in jar to store for use.  

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 395356 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. ground cinnamon
4 tbsp. white glue
3/4 - 1 c. water

 Combine ingredients, adding enough water to make the dough as thick as cookie dough.  Refrigerate for 2 hours.  Knead dough until smooth on cinnamon sprinkled work area.  Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick on cinnamon sprinkled work area.  Cut out shapes with cookie cutters.  To dry, place on waxed paper, turning 2 times daily for 4 days.  Or bake ornaments on cookie sheet in warm oven for 2 hours.  Before drying, poke a hole in top of ornament with a plastic straw.  When shapes are dry, ribbons can be used as a hanger.  Ornaments can also be used as kitchen magnets by gluing small magnets to the back.  Ornaments may be left brown or painted with acrylic paint.  

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 395357 -- FOOD  COLORING  FIREWORKS



 Newspaper or brown craft paper
White paper or construction paper
Food coloring
Plastic drinking straw

 Cover a work space with newspapers.  Place white paper on newspapers.  Put a large drop of food coloring in the center of the white paper.  Holding one end of the straw above the drop of food coloring, blow through the other end of the straw.  How hard you blow determines how far and how fast the drop of coloring moves.  After blowing the 1st drop of coloring as far you want, do the same with more drops of color.  

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 395358 -- VEGETABLE  PRINTING



  Cut various fruit and vegetables in half, allowing to dry on paper towels for at least an hour.  These fruits should be used within 2 days (lemons, oranges, onions, zucchini should dry 2-5 days).  Cover work table with old newspaper.  Brush paint on cut edge of fruit or vegetable.  Print design on water color paper.  Cover with clear adhesive backed vinyl for a placement.  Print on 100% cotton fabric and heat set by ironing face down on paper towels.  Sandwich the cotton fabric sit batting and a backing to make a pot holder.  Stitch around design, stitching through all three layers.  Make pictures, landscapes, designs, etc.  Frame the results for wonderful presents.  

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 395359 -- POSTER  PAINT



 1/4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. water
3/4 c. dry poster paint powder or dry
   tempera paint
2 tsp. colorless dishwashing
   detergent (optional)
2 tsp. liquid starch (optional)

 Place flour in small saucepan.  Gradually stir in 1 cup water.  Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly.  Cool.  Measure 1/4 cup mixture into each of 4 small clean jars.  Add 2 tablespoons water to each jar; blend well.  Add 1/2 teaspoon dishwashing detergent to each jar if glossy finish is desired or add 1/2 teaspoon starch to each jar for matte finish.  Store tightly covered.  Mix well before using.  

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 395360 -- SOAP  FLAKES  PLASTER  OR  FINGER  PAINT



 2 c. soap flakes
2 c. liquid laundry starch
4 to 6 drops food coloring

 Mix soap flakes and starch in large bowl.  Beat with electric mixer at high speed until consistency of whipped cream.  Beat in food coloring.  Use as finger paint or decorative plaster.  Mixture does not store; prepare enough for each project.  

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 395361 -- EFFERVESCENT  BATH  SALTS



 9 tbsp. soda
7 1/2 tbsp. citric acid powder
2 tbsp. cornstarch
4 to 6 drops cologne

 Mix soda, citric acid and cornstarch in bowl.  Add cologne; mix well.  Store in tightly covered clean jar.  Use about 2 tablespoons mixture for each bath.  

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 395362 -- MODELING  CLAY



 1 c. cornstarch
2 c. baking soda
1 1/2 c. cold water
Food coloring
Shellac

 Mix cornstarch and soda in saucepan.  Stir in water and desired amount of food coloring.  Cook over medium heat until thickened to consistency of dough, stirring constantly.  Cover with damp cloth.  Let stand until cool.  Shape as desired.  Paint finished objects with shellac.  

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 395363 -- LAUNDRY  STARCH  FINGER  PAINT



 1 c. laundry starch
2 qts. boiling water
1 c. soap flakes
1/2 c. talcum powder

 Dilute starch in a cupful of cold water.  Add boiling water slowly, stirring starch constantly to avoid lumping.  Stir in soap flakes and talcum powder.  This will make about 5 pints.  The adding of soap flakes to the paint acts as a binder.  This recipe can be used to finger paint on glass or over a heavy coat of crayons.  

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 395364 -- SODA  AND  CORNSTARCH  DOUGH



 1 c. cornstarch
2 c. soda
1 1/4 c. water

 Combine and mix together the cornstarch and soda.  Add water.  Heat, stirring constantly until it is the consistency of mashed potatoes.  Cover with a damp towel.  When cool enough to handle, knead.  The material is best used for rather flat and cut-out items.  It dries in the air; baking is not needed.  

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 395365 -- PLAY  DOUGH



 1 c. water
Several drops of food coloring
2 tbsp. oil
1 c. flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 c. salt
1 or 2 drops oil of peppermint
   (optional)

 Combine water, food coloring and oil in saucepan.  Stir in flour, cream of tartar, salt and oil of peppermint.  Cook over medium heat until mixture forms ball, stirring constantly.  Spoon onto waxed paper.  Let stand until cool enough to handle.  Knead until smooth.  Store in plastic bag.  

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 395366 -- PEANUT  BUTTER  PLAY  DOUGH



 1 (18 oz.) jar creamy peanut butter
6 tbsp. honey
Non-fat dry milk powder

 Mix together peanut butter and honey with enough dry milk to make play dough.  Refrigerate leftovers.  The children can eat the dough when finished.  

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 395367 -- POPSICLES  FOR  CHILDREN



 1 pkg. Jello
1 pkg. Kool-Aid
2/3 c. sugar
2 c. boiling water
4 c. cold water

 Dissolve Jello, Kool-Aid and sugar in boiling water.  Add the cold water and freeze.  May use 3 ounce Dixie cups and put popsicle sticks in each.  

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 395368 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 1/2 c. liquid starch
1/2 c. Elmer's Glue

 Mix with your hand in a bowl until it forms a white ball.  If it doesn't form a ball and/or is too sticky add more starch.  If it is too stiff add a little glue.  Keep in a covered plastic bowl in a cool place.  

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 395369 -- NANCY'S  PLAY  DOUGH



 2 c. flour
1 c. salt
2 c. water
2 tbsp. oil
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
Food coloring

 Mix together.  Pour into 9x13 pan.  Bake at 350 for 5-7 minutes.  Keep in airtight container.  

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 395370 -- SMELLY  PLAY  DOUGH



 2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1 tbsp. alum
2 pkgs. unsweetened Kool-Aid
3 tsp. vegetable oil
2 c. boiling water

 Mix dry ingredients, add oil and water.  Stir quickly and mix well.  Store in a cool place in an airtight container.  

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 395371 -- MISS  RUTH'S  PLAY  DOUGH



 2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1 tbsp. alum
3 1/2 tbsp. oil
2 c. boiling water

 Mix dry ingredients together.  Add oil and boiling water.  Mix with a wooden spoon, then knead with hands.  Food coloring may be added.  Store in plastic bag.  Keeps about 1 month.   

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 395372 -- APPLE  FRITTERS



 1 c. sifted enriched flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1 tbsp. salad oil
1 well beaten egg

 Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.  Blend milk, egg and oil; add gradually to dry ingredients.  Stir in 2 apples that have been pared, cored and cut into pieces like matchsticks.  Drop from tablespoon into deep, hot fat.  Fry 2 to 5 minutes.  Drain on paper towels.  Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.  4th Grade 

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 395373 -- MALT'S  SPECIAL  RECIPE



 2 pieces bread
1 slice American cheese
1 slice bologna or ham
Catsup
Miracle Whip

 Place bread on plate.  Squirt catsup on one slide and Miracle Whip on the other.  Put cheese on catsup side and ham or bologna on the Miracle Whip side.  Put the two sides together to form a sandwich, cut in half and serve.  Serves 1.  

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 395374 -- BIRD  SEED



 Small box plain or Honey-Nut Cheerios
M & M's (or chocolate chips)
Raisins
Mini marshmallows
Salted peanuts
Dry fruit, optional

 Mix in a large bowl.  Store in large Zip-Loc bag or airtight container.  

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 395375 -- S.'S  SANDWICHES      



 1 slice of bread
1 tbsp. creamy peanut butter
1 tsp. sunflower seeds

 Cut crusts from bread.  Roll bread flat with rolling pin.  Spread peanut butter on bread and sprinkle with sunflower seeds.  Roll up bread from edge to edge, jelly roll fashion.  Refrigerate 1 hour.  Cut roll into slices and serve.  

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 395376 -- MINI  PIZZAS



 1 lb. Italian sausage (remove casing
   if in a bratwurst form)
2 lb. Velveeta
1 (12 oz.) can pizza sauce
1 pkg. shredded mozzarella cheese
1 pkg. party rye bread

 Fry sausage and drain fat.  Heat pizza sauce and melt cheese.  Add sausage.  Let cool a little and spread on party rye; top with shredded mozzarella cheese.  Freeze flat on cookie sheets or keep in freezer bags until used.  Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes or until cheese bubbles.  

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 395377 -- PIZZA  BUNS



 1 lb. lean ground beef
2 onions, chopped
1/2 lb. grated Cheddar cheese
1 can tomato soup, undiluted
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/4 c. oil
8 English muffins
Mozzarella cheese

 Brown beef, onions and garlic.  Add rest of ingredients except for mozzarella cheese.  Spread mixture on muffins and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.  Broil until brown.  Serves 8-12.  

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 395378 -- GREG'S  PIZZA  SLICES



 1 (8 oz.) can crescent rolls
1 jar favorite pizza sauce
8 oz. pkg. shredded mozzarella cheese
Favorite pizza topping (pepperoni,
   sausage, etc.)

 Separate dough into triangles and place on baking sheet.  Spoon on pizza sauce.  Place on topping.  Top with cheese.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.  

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 395379 -- KITTY  FOOD  OR  PUPPY  CHOW



 1/2 c. margarine
1 c. peanut butter
1 lb. powdered sugar
12 oz. chocolate chips
1 box any kind of Chex cereal

 Mix margarine, peanut butter and 12 ounce chocolate chips in corning ware or microwave dish.  Microwave for 2 minutes or until ingredients are melted and stir.  Add Chex cereal to coat with mixture.  In a brown grocery bag put powdered sugar in and then add coated cereal, twist opening of bag shut.  Go outside to shake until all cereal is coated.  

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 395380 -- PEOPLE  PUPPY  CHOW



 12 oz. chocolate chips
1 c. smooth peanut butter
1/2 c. margarine

 Melt in pan together over low heat. 12 oz. Chex cereal (any except bran)
12 oz. Cheerios
Powdered sugar

 Combine cereals and add to above mixture and coat well.  Pour into large bag with powdered sugar and shake until coated well.  Store in refrigerator.  

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 395381 -- POPCORN  BALLS



 1/4 c. oleo
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 lb. marshmallows
2 1/2-3 qt. popcorn, popped

 Melt oleo and marshmallows over hot water.  Add vanilla.  Pour over popcorn.  Moisten hands with cold water and form into balls.  

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 395382 -- MICROWAVE  "CARAMEL"  CORN



 6 qt. popped popcorn, unsalted
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white syrup
1 stick margarine
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda

 Spray the inside of a brown paper grocery bag with Pam (or non-stick spray).  Put 3 quarts of popcorn in bag.  Mix in microwave safe container (4 cup glass measuring cup works well) the sugar, syrup, margarine and salt.  Microwave on high for 2 minutes.  Stir well.  Microwave additional 2 minutes on high and stir in baking soda immediately.  Mixture will be foamy.  (Note:  If you stir with a wooden spoon you can leave in container to cook.)  Pour half of foamy mixture over popcorn in bag, add rest of popcorn and then pour remaining foamy mixture over top.  Fold top of bag over and Shake Well Quickly.  Place bag with top folded over in microwave and microwave 90 seconds on high.  Shake Well Again.  Pour mixture out to cool (2 cookie sheets work well - mixture will not stick when cool, do Not grease pans).  When completely cool break apart and store in airtight containers.  Very Yummy.  Note:  Microwaves cook times vary slightly - syrup mixture is very hot so work quickly but carefully.  

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 395383 -- CARAMEL  CORN



  Fill a large roasting pan with 3 quarts of popped popcorn.  Using another cooking pan prepare: 1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter & margarine
1/4 c. white corn syrup

 Boil 5 minutes.  Remove.  Add: 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda

 Blend and pour over popped popcorn mix.  Bake at 250 degrees for 40 minutes.  Stir and spread on a sheet of waxed paper to cool.  Aide 

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 395384 -- CHOCOLATE - CHIPPED  NUTS



 2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 bar paraffin
4 c. whole almonds, pecan halves or
   walnut halves

 In the top of a double boiler, melt chocolate chips and paraffin.  Add about 1 cup of nuts to chocolate, stirring to coat well.  Remove nuts individually with fork.  Place on waxed paper to set.  Repeat with remaining nuts.  Yield:  4 cups dipped nuts.  

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 395385 -- PEANUT  OR  RAISIN  CLUSTERS



 1 lb. salted Spanish peanuts or raisins
1 lb. chocolate

 Melt chocolate.  Stir in peanuts or raisins.  Drop onto wax paper in mounds.  Let cool.  

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 395386 -- PEANUT  BUTTER  APPLES



 2 red or green apples, cut in 4 halves
3 tbsp. peanut butter
1 tbsp. apple juice
1 pkg. "Sweet-One" (sugar substitute)
2 c. Rice Krispies, crushed
Toothpicks

 Measure peanut butter, juice and "Sweet-One" in a microwave safe bowl.  Microwave on high 30 seconds.  Remove from microwave and stir until smooth.  Insert toothpicks in the end of each apple slice.  Dip each side of apple into peanut butter mixture.  Roll in crushed cereal.  Serve immediately.  

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 395387 -- CHAD'S  AFTERSCHOOL  TREAT



 Vanilla wafers
Miniature marshmallows

 Place vanilla wafer on a plate with 2-3 marshmallows on top.  Microwave for 15 seconds until marshmallows start to bubble.  Cool.  

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 395388 -- DANE'S  FAVORITE  CRUNCHY  PEANUT  BUTTER  COOKIES



 2 c. cornflakes, crushed
2 tbsp. peanut butter
1 pkg. Sweet-One (sugar substitute)
Additional crushed cornflakes

 Mix crushed cornflakes, peanut butter and Sweet-One together.  Shape into 1 inch balls.  Roll in crushed cornflakes.  Refrigerate.  

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 395389 -- S'MORES



 Graham crackers
Marshmallows
Chocolate bar

 Set 4 squares of the chocolate candy bar on a graham cracker.  Toast a marshmallow and slip it onto the chocolate and top with a second graham cracker.  

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 395390 -- GOLD  DROPS



 24 Ritz crackers
1 c. smooth peanut butter
2 c. butterscotch chips

 Spread half of the crackers with peanut butter.  Top each with a second cracker.  In the top of a double boiler, melt butterscotch chips.  Dip sandwich cookies into butterscotch.  Place on waxed paper to set.  Yield: 1 dozen cookies.  

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 395391 -- SWEET  SNACK  MIX



 Golden graham cereal
Rice Chex cereal 
Honey Nut Cheerios
Small size semi-sweet chocolate chips
Raisins
1/3 stick margarine
Cinnamon
White sugar

 Mix first 5 ingredients together until you have a total of 5 cups.  Melt margarine.  Pour over mixture.  In a small bowl mix sugar and cinnamon together.  Mix enough to coat the cereal.  Put this on cereal and toss.  It's a great snack and kids love it.  

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 395392 -- CRISPIX  HOLIDAY  SNACK



 2 1/2 c. pretzel sticks (broken into
   sm. pieces)
5 c. Crispix cereal
2 1/2 c. Cheerios
2 1/2 c. dry roasted peanuts
1 lb. white chocolate
Holiday M&M's

 Mix together pretzels, Crispix, Cheerios and peanuts.  Melt chocolate and pour over mixture, coating each piece real well by stirring.    Line cookie sheet with wax paper.  Spread mixture in thin layer on cookie sheet.  Let dry and harden.  Break up pieces and place in container.  Throw in M&M's.  This is a great holiday snack and wonderful to give as a gift.  

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 395393 -- TOASTED  PUMPKIN  SEEDS



  This recipe is most economical when you use your Halloween pumpkin but can be made any time pumpkins are available.  Scoop out the insides of the pumpkin.  Wash away pulp with cold water.  Spread seeds on cookie sheet.  Sprinkle seeds with salt.  Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Bake pumpkin seeds for about 20 minutes until they are dry.  Or, spread seeds on foil, and dry them on grill.  The seeds are just right when they begin to turn white.  

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 395394 -- CUPCONES



 Jiffy cake mix (any flavor)
Flat bottom ice cream cones

 Prepare cake mix per directions on box.  Spoon batter into flat bottom ice cream cones (1/2 full).  Microwave on high for 20-25 seconds.  Eat as is or frost first.  

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 395395 -- FINGER  JELLO



 3 sm. pkg. Jello
3 c. boiling water
1 c. cold water
1 tbsp. vinegar
4 env. Knox gelatin

 Dissolve Jello in boiling water.  Add vinegar.  Dissolve Knox in cold water.  Add Jello in Knox water.  Pour into a 9 x 13 inch pan and refrigerate. Cut into squares.  Kids can eat the Jello squares with their fingers, not messy.  

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 395396 -- HOT  CHOCOLATE  MIX



 8 qt. box instant milk
2 lb. box Quik
1 jar nondairy creamer (6 oz.)

 Mix these ingredients and you have instant cocoa mix that will last a long time.  Saves you alot of money also.  Great for gifts if you have a cute container!  

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 395397 -- SNOW  CREAM



 3-4 eggs
1 1/2 tbsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. cream

 Cream together eggs and sugar; add cream.  Although you do not have to.  I prefer to heat the mixture to the boiling point, add the vanilla, then cool.  Add clean-fluffy snow to the mixture until you set the consistency of ice cream.  

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 395398 -- DEBBIE  &  GARY'S  SNOW  ICE  CREAM



 1 egg, beaten slightly
1/2 c. sugar
Pinch salt
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. milk

 Mix well.  Stir in enough clean fresh snow to make it about the consistency of homemade ice cream.  Makes about 4 quarts.  

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 395399 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1 c. laundry soap
1 c. cold water
4 c. hot water

 Cook until clear.   Add: 1 c. laundry soap
1 c. cornstarch
Food coloring

 Cook until thick, stirring constantly.  

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 395400 -- PLAYDOUGH



 1 c. flour
1 c. water
1/2 c. salt
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
1 tbsp. oil
Food coloring

 Mix.  Cook slowly over low heat, stirring constantly for at least 20 minutes.  It's better to overcook than undercook.  When it forms into a thick ball in the middle of the pot it is done.  Knead and store in airtight container.  

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 395401 -- OOBLICK



 1 box cornstarch
1 1/2-2 c. water

 Add water to the cornstarch until it is semi-firm.  Store, covered, in refrigerator.  As it becomes dry from storage and or handling, add more water.  Kids love to play with this.  

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 395402 -- SUPER  SOAP  BUBBLES



 1 c. lemon Joy
1 tsp. glycerin
1 c. white Karo
5 c. water

 Mix and let stand 24 hours.  Blow bubbles with straw.  

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 395403 -- HOLIDAY  ELEPHANT  STEW



 1 elephant
Seasoned brown gravy
2 rabbits (optional)

 Cut the elephant into bite-size pieces.  This should take about 2 months.  Cover with brown gravy and cook over kerosene fire about 4 weeks at 465 degrees.  This will serve 3,800 people.  If more are expected, add 2 rabbits.  Do this only if necessary, as most people do not like to find hare in their stew.  Aide  

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 395404 -- ICE  CREAM  CONE  CUPCAKES



 20-24 flat bottomed ice cream cones
1 box cake mix, your choice

 Prepare mix as directed on box.  Fill cones 2/3 full with batter.  Place on cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 20-25 minutes.  Cool, frost and decorate.  

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 395405 -- ORANGE  JULIUS  TYPE  DRINK



 6 oz. orange juice
1 c. water
1 c. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. sugar
10 ice cubes

 Beat in blender until foamy.  

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 395406 -- DIRT  CUP



 1 pkg. (16 oz.) Oreo cookies, crushed
2 c. cold milk
1 sm. pkg. Jello chocolate instant
   pudding mix
1 sm. container Cool Whip topping,
   thawed
Gummy worms (lots)

--KITCHEN TOOLS:--

A measuring cup
8 clear plastic cups
A large bowl
A rolling pin
A wire whisk
A large zipper style plastic bag

 Put cookies into a zipper style bag and close tightly!  Use the rolling pin to roll and crush the cookies.  Set aside.  Pour the milk into a large bowl.  Add the chocolate instant pudding.  Use the wire whisk to mix the pudding and milk very well.  Let stand 5 minutes.  When thickened, add the thawed Cool Whip.  Now add 1/2 of the crushed cookies.  Stir well.  Place a large spoon of the crushed cookies into a plastic cup.  Add the pudding mixture to fill the cup 3/4 full.  Now add 1 large gross gummy worm to be 1/2 in the cup and 1/2 hanging out.  Spoon a little of the crushed cookies on the top of the pudding to make it look like dirt covering the worm!  Makes 8-10 servings.  Great to serve at your next party!  

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 395407 -- SKILLET  PIZZA-WICH



 Sliced American cheese
Canned tomato paste
Sliced bologna or summer sausage
Crushed oregano
Sliced bread

 For each sandwich, place: 1 slice bread
1 slice American cheese
1 tbsp. tomato paste
Cover with bologna or summer sausage
Sprinkle with crushed oregano
Top with cheese
Add slice of bread

 Lightly spread outside of sandwich with soft butter.  Brown lightly on both sides in a skillet or griddle over low heat until cheese is melted and bread is lightly browned.  

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 395408 -- HAM  ROLLS



 Sliced ham
Soft cream cheese
Green onion (if you want it)

 Take 1 slice of ham, lay it flat.  Spread soft cream cheese on it.  Lay green onion on it, at one end.  Then roll it up.  Slice it into 1 inch pieces.  

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 395409 -- ICE  CREAM  CONE  CUPCAKES



 1 pkg. cake mix
36 flat bottom ice cream cones

 Prepare cake mix according to package directions.  Place cones in muffin tins.  Fill with batter 3/4 full.  Have an adult bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.  Cool.  Frost and decorate!  

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 395410 -- MATT'S  PLAY  DOUGH



 2 c. flour
1 c. salt
4 tsp. cream of tartar
2 c. water
2 tbsp. oil
Food coloring

 Mix dry ingredients.  Add water, oil and food coloring.  Have an adult cook about 3 minutes or until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan.  Knead slightly, kneading will take out any lumps.  Cool and store in an airtight container.  

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 395411 -- KIDS  STUFF



 1/4 c. corn syrup
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. margarine
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
6-10 c. popped corn

 Combine margarine, brown sugar, syrup and salt.  Place in microwave and bring to a full boil.  Stir.  Boil for 3 more minutes.  Remove from microwave and add baking soda.  Pour popped corn in a brown grocery bag, sprayed with cooking spray.  Pour liquid over popped corn and stir.  Place in microwave for 1 minute.  Remove and shake bag.  Return to microwave for 1 minute and shake again.  Repeat twice for 30 seconds.  Shake hard.  Then spread on waxed paper to cool.  

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 395412 -- CARAMEL  CORN



 1 stick butter
1 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda

 Place all ingredients into saucepan (have an adult do this).  Stir over medium heat.  Bring to a full boil.  Stir into 1 large bowl of popped corn.  Stir well.  

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 395413 -- SILLY  PUTTY



  2 parts Elmers glue plus 1 part Sta-Flo liquid starch.  mix well and let it dry awhile, then put into plastic easter eggs.  Note:  Humidity makes it necessary to add more glue or starch to get the right consistency.  

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 395414 -- SLIME



  Mix 1 cup water, 1 box of cornstarch and several drops of green food coloring. Spoon into plastic sandwich bags or jars.  Label items warning that this is messy stuff play, use only on easy to clean surfaces.  

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 395415 -- LIQUID  BUBBLES



 9 parts water
1 part dish detergent
1/2 part glycerin (available at
   Pharmacies)

 Mix and blow!  

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 395416 -- FINGER  PAINT



 2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. cold water
1 c. boiling water

 Mix cornstarch and cold water in saucepan.  Add boiling water and bring to a boil over medium heat.  Cook until transparent.  Cool and add powdered colors or food coloring.  Talk may be added to make a smoother paste.  

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 395417 -- INVISIBLE  INK



  Put 1 tablespoon hot water in glass.  Slowly add 1 tablespoon salt and stir well.  Dip cotton swab into ink.  Write your name on white paper, let dry.  Make name visible by rubbing with a side of a pencil.  The water evaporates leaving salt on the paper.  The crystals are rough and the pencil darkens them.  

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 395418 -- PAPER  MACHE



  Liquid starch (full strength) or 1 1/2 cups flour and 2 cups water cooked until transparent or wallpaper paste mixed with water until the consistency of whipped cream.  Tear 1 inch strips of newspaper or paper towels.  Dip into one of the mixtures above.  Remove the excess.  Place moistened strips in thin layers over a wire or balloon form.  Let each layer dry before adding a new one.  Finished piece may be painted.  

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 395419 -- AMANDA'S  PIZZA  MUFFINS



 6 English muffins (split)
12 oz. jar pizza sauce
12 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 pkg. sliced pepperoni
Optional chopped onions, green
   pepper, mushrooms, etc.

 Place muffins on cookie sheet.  Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons sauce per muffin.  Top with 3 slices pepperoni.  Sprinkle with cheese.  Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes until cheese melts.  

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 395420 -- RACHEL'S  SOFT  PRETZELS



 1 pkg. yeast
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 c. water
4 1/2 c. flour

 Dissolve yeast into warm water.  Add salt and sugar.  Stir in flour.  Put onto floured surface and knead 5 minutes.  Divide into 12 equal pieces.  Roll each piece into a 15 inch rope and shape into a shape.  Moisten with water and sprinkle with salt.  Bake on a greased baking sheet for 12-15 minutes at 425 degrees.  

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 395421 -- PLAY  DOUGH



 2 c. flour
2 c. water
1 c. salt
2 tbsp. oil
4 tsp. food coloring

 Combine ingredients in a saucepan.  Cook over low heat for 5-10 minutes when thickened.  Remove from heat.  Knead on pastry board.  Store in airtight container.  

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 395422 -- PUPPY  CHOW



 1/2 c. chocolate chips (milk chocolate)
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
   (divided in half)
1/2 c. margarine
3/4 c. peanut butter
12 oz. box Crispix cereal
1 c. Cheerios
1/2 c. peanuts
1 c. powdered sugar

 Combine and melt milk chocolate chips, 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, margarine and peanut butter.  Pour over Crispix, Cheerios, peanuts and 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.  Let mixture cool and harden.  When cool toss mixture in a bag to coat with 1 cup powdered sugar.  

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 395423 -- SHAKE



 1/2 banana
4 ice cubes
1 c. milk
2 pkg. Sweet & Low
1 tsp. vanilla

 Put in blender and blend.  Drink!  

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 395424 -- PEANUT  BUTTER  BALLS



 1 (20 oz.) jar smooth peanut butter
2 lb. powdered sugar
1 1/2 c. Rice Krispies
1 lb. soft margarine
12 oz. chocolate chips
1/4 slab paraffin

 Work together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, Rice Krispies and margarine.  Make into balls.  Refrigerate, when firm dip in melted chips and paraffin.  

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 395425 -- RAGGEDY  ANN  SALAD



 Peach halves
Celery
Hard cooked eggs
Raisins
Cherries
Yellow cheese
Leaf lettuce

 Body:  1 peach half.  Arms and legs:  Small celery sticks.  Head:  half a hard cooked egg.  Eyes, nose, shoes and button:  raisins.  Mouth:  piece of cherry.  Hair: grated yellow cheese.  Skirt:  ruffles leaf lettuce.  

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 395426 -- OYSTER  CRACKERS



 2 (12 oz.) bags oyster crackers
2 tsp. lemon pepper
1 pkg. original ranch dressing
2 tbsp. dill weed
1 c. Mazola oil

 Place all ingredients in large container, stir well.  Seal in airtight container.  Best after 24 hours.  

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 395427 -- DRIPLESS  POPSICLES



 1 sm. pkg. Jello (any flavor)
1 pkg. Kool-Aid (any flavor)
1 c. sugar
2 c. hot water

 Mix all ingredients.  Stir until dissolved.  Add 2 cups cold water.  Stir.  Makes 18 tupperware popsicles.  

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 395428 -- SHIRLEY  TEMPLE  COCKTAIL



 7-Up
Maraschino cherries
Cherry juice

 Pour glass about 2/3 full of 7-Up.  Add about 3 maraschino cherries, also add about 1/8 teaspoon of cherry juice.  Mix together and add ice.  

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 395429 -- PUPPY  CHOW  



  1 c. chocolate chips
1 stick margarine
1/2 c. peanut butter
Crispix cereal
2 c. powdered sugar

 Melt together all 3 ingredients.  Pour chocolate mixture over 8 cups of Crispix cereal.  Stir to coat.  Put 2 cups powdered sugar in a brown bag.  Pour chocolate covered Crispix in the bag and shake!  Store in an airtight container.  

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 395430 -- BISCUIT  PIZZAS



 Shortening
All-purpose flour
1 pkg. (10 count) biscuits
1 (8 oz.) can pizza sauce
1 (4 oz.) pkg. shredded mozzarella
   cheese

 Use 1 or more of the following toppings: Sliced pepperoni
Sliced hot dogs
Chopped green pepper
Pickle relish
Sliced olives
Or your favorite topping!

 1.  With adult help, preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Grease 1 or 2 baking sheets.  2.  Sprinkle cutting board with flour, separate biscuits.  Put biscuits, one at a time on floured board and using a rolling pin, roll out to about a 4 inch circle.  Put on greased baking sheet.  3.  Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on the center of each biscuit.  Spread evenly over the biscuits.  Top with cheese.  4.  Let each person put their favorite topping on the biscuits.  5.  Let an adult place the baking sheets in the oven.  Bake at 425 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until crust is golden brown.  Let an adult take the baking sheets out of the oven.  Let cool slightly.  Makes 10 fun pizzas!  

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 395431 -- POTATO  CHIP  CHICKEN



 Crush enough potato chips to make 1 c.
   of crumbs
1/4 c. butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
8 chicken drumsticks

 Please have an adult help with this recipe!  1.  Put potato chips into plastic bag.  Close the bag tightly.  Use a rolling pin to crush the potato chips.  Pour the crumbs into a pie plate.  2.  Put butter or margarine into a frying pan; let adult turn burner on low heat.  When margarine melts, remove pan from burner and turn burner off.  Stir in the salt and pepper and stir together well.  3.  Rinse the 8 drumsticks under cold water.  Use paper towels to pat dry.  Place drumsticks onto wax paper.  4.  Brush the chicken with melted butter, then roll each drumstick into potato chip crumbs.  5.  Put the drumsticks into a baking pan.  If there is any butter leftover pour on top of the drumsticks.  Put baking pan into the oven.  6.  Let adult turn on oven to 375 degrees.  Bake about 45 minutes or until chicken is done when it is easy to poke with a fork.  7.  Let adult remove chicken from the oven.  

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 395432 -- HAMBURGER  COOKIES



 Vanilla wafers
Keebler caramel or mint cookies
Icing: green, orange, red (lettuce
   cheese, catsup)
Sesame seeds

 Attach sesame seeds with sugar water or egg white - dry.  Layer:  Vanilla wafers, red icing, chocolate cookie, orange icing, vanilla wafer, green icing.  

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 395433 -- VERY  EASY  FRENCH  TOAST



 4 slices bread
1 c. milk
1-2 tbsp. maple syrup
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
Pinch salt
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
Margarine or butter
Maple syrup

 In an 8 inch wide bowl combine milk, syrup (1-2 tablespoons), cinnamon and salt.  Stir with a fork.  Brush a nonstick skillet or griddle, with the oil and heat on medium setting.  Dip bread one slice at a time into the milk mixture (quickly on each side).  Brown the bread slices until slightly crusty.  Turn and brown other side.  Serve with margarine and syrup.  

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 395434 -- CARAMEL  DIP  FOR  FRUITS



 50 Brach's or Kraft caramels
1/2 stick butter, melted
Small can evaporated milk

 Remove wrappers from caramels and melt in microwave.  Add butter and evaporated milk and mix together.  Heat in microwave until hot.  Dip apples sliced bananas or any other fruit.  Leftover caramel dip can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated later.  

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 395435 -- GRAMS  SPAGHETTI



 10 oz. macaroni elbows
8 oz. longhorn style Colby cheese
24 oz. can tomato juice

 Cook macaroni and drain.  Add tomato juice and cheese.  Heat on medium until cheese melts.  

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 395436 -- NO  BAKE  CHOCOLATE  OATMEAL  COOKIES



 2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. milk
2 tbsp. cocoa
1/2 c. margarine
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. peanut butter, smooth or chunky
3 c. quick cooking rolled oats
1 tsp. vanilla

 In a large saucepan, mix sugar, milk, cocoa, margarine and salt.  Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil 1 minute.  Remove from heat.  Add peanut butter and stir until dissolved.  Add oats, stirring in 1 cup at a time.  Add vanilla and mix well.  Wait 2-3 minutes, then drop batter by teaspoonfuls on wax paper or aluminum foil.  Cool.  Makes 5 dozen cookies.  

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 395437 -- APPLE  SURPRISE



 1 apple
Raisins
Peanut butter

 Cut apple in half.  Carefully, cut out the core of the apple.  Spread peanut butter where the core used to be and over surface of apple.  Sprinkle raisins over the peanut butter.  This is a great snack for the little ones I babysit.  

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 395438 -- PLAY  DOUGH



  1 c. white flour
1/4 c. salt
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
2 tsp. food coloring
1 tbsp. oil

 Mix flour, salt and cream of tartar in medium saucepan.  Combine water, food coloring and oil; add to the flour mixture.  Cook over medium heat and stir.  When it forms a ball in the center of the pot, pour out and knead on a floured surface.  Store in airtight containers or plastic bag.  

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 395439 -- COOKED  DOUGH  AND  CLAY



  2 c. flour
2 c. water (add food coloring to
   water)
1 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tbsp. oil

 Stir all ingredients together in a pot or skillet.  Next cook over low heat about 5 minutes until it pulls away from sides and forms a "lump".  Cool and its ready for play!  

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 395440 -- SASSY  SANTA  DESSERT



 8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 stick margarine
1 c. powdered sugar
12 oz. Cool Whip
2 pkg. French vanilla instant pudding
1 lg. bag Oreo cookies, crushed
3 c. milk

 Mix pudding with the milk and then combine all other ingredients except for cookies.  Layer half of the crushed cookies into bottom of baking pan or casserole dish.  Cover with pudding mixture.  Chill.  Can be made a day ahead of time.  Put in clay pot and top with gummy worms in and on top.   

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 395441 -- BASIC  BUBBLES



 1 clean pail
1 c. Joy or Dawn dishwashing detergent
3-4 tbsp. glycerine (optional, from
   your pharmacy)
10 c. clean, cold water (up to 50%
   more on dry days)

 Measure 10 cups of water into the pail.  Add soda.  Add glycerine.  Stir, but not too much.  You don't want froth on the top because it tends to break the bubbles.  Skim off with your hand if frothy.  

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 395442 -- IRIDESCENT  SOAP  BUBBLES



 1 c. water
2 tbsp. liquid detergent
1 tbsp. glycerine
1/2 tsp. sugar

 Mix all ingredients.  

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 395443 -- PLAY  DOUGH



 2 c. white flour
2 c. water
1/8 c. vegetable oil
1 c. salt
4 tsp. cream of tartar

 Mix all together in a large pot on medium heat, stirring until water evaporates, approximately 10 minutes.  Stir until impossible to stir.  Let cool.  After cooled, separate and add food coloring, mix into dough with fingers.  

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 395444 -- PLAY  DOUGH



 2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1 tbsp. alum
2 c. boiling water
2 tbsp. cooking oil
Food coloring

 Mix together flour, salt and alum.  Put flour mixture into bowls.  Add hot water, oil and coloring.  Stir at once, blending well.  Mixture will be hot.  Knead mixture like bread dough.  If mixture seems sticky, add a little more flour.  Store in an airtight container.  It will keep for a long time as long as it is sealed after using.  

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 395445 -- COOKED  PLAY  DOUGH



 1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1 c. water
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 tsp. cream of tartar

 Heat until ingredients form ball, add food coloring.  

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 395446 -- NONHARDENING  NO-COOK  PLAY  DOUGH



 2 c. self-rising flour
2 tbsp. alum
2 tbsp. salt
2 tbsp. cooking oil
1 c. + 2 tbsp. boiling water

 Mix and knead.  

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 395447 -- PLAY  DOUGH



 1 c. flour
1 c. water
1 tbsp. oil
1 tbsp. alum
1/2 c. salt
2 tbsp. vanilla
Food coloring

 Mix all dry ingredients.  Add oil and water.  Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it reaches the consistency of mashed potatoes.  Remove from heat and add vanilla and color.  Divide into balls and work in color by kneading.  Keep in closed container when not using.  

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 395448 -- PLAY  DOUGH



 1 c. flour
1 c. water
1/2 c. salt
1 tbsp. cream of tartar
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
Food coloring or powdered tempera

 Mix the flour, water, salt, cream of tartar and vegetable oil together in a saucepan.  Add a few drops of food coloring for pastel-colored play dough or a sprinkling of powdered tempera for brightly-colored play dough.  Cook on high, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches play dough consistency.  Let cool.  Keeps for several weeks if stored in a plastic bag or covered container.  

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 395449 -- CLOUD  DOUGH



 6 c. flour
Powdered tempera
1 1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 c. water

 Mix the flour with the desired color and amount of powdered tempera.  Add the vegetable oil and water and knead well.  If necessary, add more water in small amounts until the dough is soft and elastic.  Store dough in a refrigerator in a covered container.  

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 395450 -- BOOKBINDER'S  PASTE



 1 tsp. flour
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. alum (powdered)
1/3 c. water

 Mix dry ingredients.  Add water slowly, stirring out lumps.  Cook in a double boiler over low heat, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat when paste begins to thicken; it will harden more as it cools. Keep covered.  Thin with water when necessary.  

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 395451 -- SUGAR  FLOUR  PASTE



 1 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 qt. water (2 c. hot, 2 c. cold)
1 tbsp. powdered alum
3 drops of oil of cloves

 Mix flour and sugar together.  Slowly stir in 1 cup of water.  Bring remainder to boil and add the mixture to it, stirring constantly.  Continue to cook and stir (1/2 hour in a double boiler) until fairly clear.  Remove from heat and add oil of cloves.  Makes 1 quart of paste.  Paste keeps a long time.  Keep moist by adding small piece of wet sponge to the top of a small jar of paste.  

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 395452 -- SOAP  PAINT



 1 1/2 c. soap flakes
1 c. hot or warm water

 Whip with an eggbeater until stiff.  

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 395453 -- FINGER  PAINT



 2/3 c. elastic dry starch
1 c. cold water
3 c. boiling water
1 c. Ivory soap flakes
Oil of cloves, a few drops
   (preservative)
Calcimine pigment or vegetable
   coloring

 Dissolve elastic starch in cold water.  Smooth lumps and add boiling water  Stir constantly. Thicken but do not boil more than one minute.  Add rest of ingredients (hot or cold).  Use on glazed paper, newsprint, or wrapping paper.  

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 395454 -- SALT  PAINT



 1/3 c. salt
1/4 tsp. food coloring

 Spread in pan to dry before putting into shakers.  

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 395455 -- CORNSTARCH  PAINT



 1 c. water
2 tbsp. cornstarch
Food coloring

 Mix the water, cornstarch and several drops of food coloring together in a saucepan.  Heat and stir the mixture until it thickens, about five minutes.  Let it cool.  Store in a covered container.  Use the paint for fingerpainting or as an almost dripless easel paint.  If the mixture becomes too thick, add water until it reaches desired consistency.  

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 395456 -- SAND  PAINT



 1/2 c. sand, washed, dried and sifted
1 tbsp. powder paint

 Shake onto surface brushed with watered glue.  Empty plastic vitamin or soap bubble bottles make excellent containers.  

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 395457 -- P.'S  CLAY    



 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. cornstarch
1 c. salt, dissolved in 3 3/4 c.
   boiling water

 Blend flour and cornstarch with enough water to make paste.  Boil water and salt.  Add to cornstarch mix and cook until clear.  Cool overnight, then add 6 to 8 cups of flour and knead until you have the right consistency.  Keep a metal salt shaker full of flour handy for the children to keep their clay from sticking.  

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 395458 -- CRUNCHY  DOUGH



 1 shredded wheat biscuit
2 tbsp. glue
Food coloring (optional)

 Crumble the biscuit into a bowl.  Add the glue and food coloring.  Mix the ingredients together until the cereal is completely coated.  Makes enough dough for one child.  Objects made with the crunchy dough will air dry in about 12 hours.  

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 395459 -- WATER  WINDOW



 Empty 1/2 gal. juice or milk carton
Scissors
Plastic wrap
Packing tape

 1. Cut open top and bottom of carton.  Rinse thoroughly.  2. Stretch and tightly secure plastic wrap over one end of carton with packing tape.  The water window is now ready for use.  3. Plastic plastic side of viewer on the water and look through the open end.  The plastic wrap will slightly magnify anything that is under water.  

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 395460 -- MARSHMALLOW  SNOWMAN



  1. Cut strip of fruit leather for scarf.  Gently push a pretzel stick through 2 marshmallows.  Wrap scarf around end of pretzel.  Add another marshmallow for head.  2. Use another pretzel to attach gumdrop hat.  Make face with cloves and rolled fruit leather.  Make arms with pretzels and mini-marshmallows.  

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 395461 -- NEW  WAY  TO  COLOR  EASTER  EGGS



  To obtain different colors for your Easter eggs, use the following materials: For pinkish red - use fresh beets
For orange - use yellow onion skins
For yellow - use ground turmeric
For pale green - use spinach leaves
For blue - use canned blueberries
For beige to brown - use strong
   brewed coffee
For brown-orange - use chili powder

 Place eggs in a saucepan, then cover with water.  Add a tablespoon of white vinegar for each cup of water used and one of the items from the chart below.  Simmer eggs for 20 minutes.   

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 395462 -- BAKED  FRENCH  TOAST  WITH  NUT  TOPPING



 1 loaf whole grain-nut bread
8 lg. eggs
2 c. milk
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. applesauce
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. mace
1/2-1 tsp. cinnamon

 Heavily butter a 9 x 13 inch pan.  Cube bread and place in pan.  Mix other ingredients and pour over.  Refrigerate overnight. 1 c. butter
2 c. brown sugar
2 tbsp. corn syrup
1-2 c. nuts

 Mix and pour over French toast before or halfway through baking time of one hour at 350 degrees.  Taylorville, IL 

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 395463 -- BANANA  BREAD



 3 bananas, mashed
1/2 c. butter
2 eggs
3/4 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

 Combine bananas, butter, sugar and eggs.  Thoroughly blend in flour, soda and salt.  Stir in nuts.  Grease and flour loaf pans.  Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.  Rochester, IL 

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 395464 -- CHERRY  COFFEE  CAKE



 1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla or almond
3 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling
   (apple, blackberry and raspberry
   are good)

 Cream butter and sugar together; add one egg at a time, beating well after each.  Blend in flavoring.  Sift together flour and baking powder and blend well with egg mixture.  Spread 2/3 of dough in greased jelly roll pan.  Cover with the pie filling.  Spoon the rest of the batter on top and bake at 325 degrees for 30-40 minutes.  Cover with glaze soon after removing from oven.  Mechanicsburg, IL 

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 395465 -- CHRISTMAS  BREAD



 1 c. sugar
5 eggs, separated
1 lb. dates, seeded
1/2 lb. Brazil nuts
5 oz. candied cherries
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. brandy or white wine
1 lb. English walnuts
1 lb. pecans
1 tsp. vanilla

 Separate eggs.  Beat whites and set aside.  In separate bowl, place fruits and nuts and cover with brandy (let set 1/2 hour or longer).  Mix sugar and egg yolks in another bowl, adding flour and baking powder.  Drain brandy from fruit-nut mixture and add to flour mixture along with vanilla.  Add fruits and nuts (whole) and fold in beaten egg whites.  May use miniature loaf pans or 1 pound vegetable cans for baking.  Grease and flour pans and fill 3/4 full.  Bake at 350 degrees about 1 hour.  Taylorville, IL 

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 395466 -- CRANBERRY  BREAD



 1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

 1 egg
2 tbsp. oil
2 tbsp. hot water
1/2 c. orange juice
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 c. cranberries, cut or grated

 Grease and flour loaf pans.  Bake for 60 minutes at 325 degrees.  Rochester, IL 

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 395467 -- IRISH  SODA  BREAD



   1. Mix together 1 box (2 cups) dark raisins and 1/2 cup whiskey.  Bring to boil in pan.  Remove from heat and set aside.  2. Cream together 1 cup butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar and add 4 eggs and beat well.  3. Combine together 5 1/2 cups flour, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.  4. Combine together 1 1/2 cups buttermilk or sour milk and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda.  Add steps 2, 3, and 4 together mixing and beating well.  Alternating dry and wet ingredients, then add raisin mixture, beating well.  Bake in 2 ungreased and unfloured loaf pans at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.  Try to remove immediately from pans.  Knock on top of loaf - if hollow sounding it is done.  This is even better tasting on the second day.  New Canaan, CT 

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 395468 -- LEMON  BREAD



 1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 1/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. milk
1 lemon rind, grated
1/2 c. chopped pecans (optional)

 Combine butter, sugar and eggs in large mixing bowl.  Thoroughly blend in flour and baking powder and milk.  Stir in lemon rind and nuts.  Grease and flour loaf pan.  Bake for 40 minutes at 325 degrees. Mix juice of lemon and 1/3 cup sugar and pour over bread while warm.  Rochester, IL 

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 395469 -- PUMPKIN  BREAD



 4 c. sugar
1 (29 oz.) can pumpkin
3 eggs
1 c. oil
5 c. flour
1 tbsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. salt
2 c. coarsely chopped dates
2 c. coarsely chopped walnuts

 Combine sugar, pumpkin, and eggs in large bowl and beat by hand or with mixer until well blended. Add oil and beat to combine.  Thoroughly blend in flour, soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt.  Stir in dates and nuts.  Fill prepared pans 3/4 full for rising during baking.  Bake for one hour or until toothpick inserted near center of loaf comes out clean and bread has pulled away slightly from sides of pan.  Serve with whipped cream cheese.  Grease and flour four 8 x 4 inch loaf pans. Bake for 60 minutes at 350 degrees.  Bread may be frozen indefinitely.  Rochester, IL 

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 395470 -- ITALIAN  SAUSAGE  BREAD



 1 loaf frozen bread dough
1 lb. Italian sausage
1 egg
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
1/4 c. green pepper, chopped
1/4 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 c. onion, chopped
Butter, as needed

 Butter frozen loaf of bread.  Thaw loaf of bread dough, but don't let it rise (1 1/2-2 hours) and set aside.  Crumble and brown sausages in skillet, drain well.  Add remaining ingredients to browned sausage and mix well.  Roll out bread dough the length of a cookie sheet and about 6 inches wide.  Spread sausage mixture out evenly the length of the dough.  Roll up dough and sausage in pinwheel fashion, tucking under ends.  Place on greased cookie sheet.  Generously butter the top and sides of loaf.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown.  Slice thinly when cooled.  Taylorville, IL  

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 395471 -- HOT  'N'  SPICY  BERRY  CIDER



  Try this flavor variation: Use equal parts orange juice and apple cider. If you like, stud the apple slices with whole cloves. 8 c. apple cider or apple juice
1 (10 or 12 oz.) pkg. frozen
   unsweetened red raspberries or
   strawberries
4 inches stick cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. whole cloves
1 med. apple, cut into 8 wedges (opt.)

 In a large saucepan, combine apple cider or juice, berries, stick cinnamon, and cloves.  Bring to boiling, reduce heat.  Cover and simmer cider mixture for 10 minutes.  Cool slightly.  Strain the cider mixture through the large strainer lined with cheesecloth.    To serve: pour the cider into 8 Multi-Mugs cups; garnish each with an apple wedge, if desired.  Makes 8 (8 ounce) servings.  

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 395472 -- HOT  COCOA  MIX



 1 lb. (9.6 oz.) Carnation dry milk
1/2 of an 11 oz. size of coffee-mate
2 c. Hershey's cocoa
3 1/2 to 4 1/2 c. sugar

 Mix in large bowl with hands.  Use approximately 1 1/2 tsp. per cup, add to boiling water.  

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 395473 -- AUTUMN  FROST  PUNCH



 1 c. water
1 pt. orange sherbet
2 cartons (8 oz. each) pineapple
   yogurt
1/3 c. frozen concentrated orange
   juice, softened

 Soften sherbet and place in blender.  Add yogurt, orange concentrate and water.  Blend until smooth.  Pour into serving cups.  Yield:  about 5 1-3 cups.  (If you do not have blender, make in a large bowl using hand mixer.)  If you wish, reserve part of sherbet to float on top of punch.  

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 395474 -- HOT  MULLED  CRANBERRY  ORANGE  CUP



 2 c. cranberry juice cocktail
1/3 c. sugar
8 whole cloves
1 (2 inch) cinnamon sticks
Peel from orange, cut into strips
3 c. orange juice
Cinnamon sticks (opt.)

 In 2-quart saucepan stir together cranberry juice, sugar, cloves, 1 cinnamon stick and orange peel.  Bring to boil.  Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes; strain.  Stir in orange juice.  Heat through but do not boil.  Serve hot.  Garnish with cinnamon sticks if desired.  Makes 5 cups.  

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 395475 -- ROASTED  &  SALTED  NUTS



  Spread shelled nuts, blanched or unblanched, in a shallow pan.  Add from 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of oil, butter or margarine per cup of nuts.  Heat in a slow oven, 300 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.  Stir frequently.  Spread on absorbent paper to cool.  For salted nuts, sprinkle with salt while hot.  OR, proceed as above, but heat in a heavy skillet over low heat, stirring until hot.  Avoid overheating pecans, in particular, since the kernels darken after being removed from the fat. --FLAVORED NUTS:--

 Follow recipe for roasted and salted nuts, but in place of salt, add your choice of other seasoning.  Mix well and return to oven for 2 to 3 minutes.  Stir often.  Cool.  GARLIC FLAVORED NUTS:  For each cup of nuts, combine 1/2 teaspoon each of garlic salt and garlic powder.    Other seasonings such as curry powder, chili powder also may be combined with seasoned salts and used to flavor nuts.  

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 395476 -- MOCK  CHAMPAGNE



  1 c. sugar
1 c. water

 1 c. unsweetened grapefruit juice
1/2 c. orange juice
1/3 c. grenadine syrup

 Then chill.  This is your punch base.  Just before serving, add 2 (7 ounce) bottles of cold ginger ale.  Serve in champagne glasses and when you taste it you'll wonder if someone spiked it.  

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 395477 -- PEANUT  BUTTER  SANDWICH



 2 slices bread
Jelly, any flavor to taste
Peanut butter to taste

 Lay bread on counter.  Smear peanut butter on 1 slice of bread to desired thickness.  Lick knife.  Put same knife in jelly jar.  Get enough jelly on knife to spread other piece of bread.  Slap 2 pieces of bread together (with gook on INSIDE of bread).  Cut in 1/2 of 1/4 slices.  Take a big bite --- ummmmm!  This is especially nice when you use crunchy butter and to add a little zip -- a few raisins may be added.  Serve with large glass or milk.  

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 395478 -- WITCHES  BREW  PUNCH



 20 c. water
1 lg. can frozen limeade
1 lg. can frozen lemonade
1 pkg. lemon-lime kool-aid
1 c.sugar (or 1 pkg. presweetened
   lemon-lime kool-aid)
1/2 lg. can pineapple juice
1 lg. bottle ginger ale
Ice, crushed

 Put all ingredients in large punch bowl.  Drop dry ice into bowl for steaming affect.  Can add cubes of lime sherbet.  

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 395479 -- WILLIAMSBURG  FRUIT  PUNCH



 1 qt. strong tea
1 c. lemon juice
2 c. orange juice
1 c. sugar
3/4 qt. cranberry or grape juice
1 qt. water
1 pt. ginger ale

 Make tea from 4 tea bags or 6 teaspoons instant tea.  Mix tea, fruit juices, sugar and chill.  Just before serving, add ginger ale.  Pour ice cubes in punch bowl.  Serves 25 people.  

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 395480 -- THE  CAT'S  WHISKERS  PUNCH



 1 qt. pineapple sherbet
2 (2 liter) bottles ginger ale

 Half-fill punch bowl with ginger ale; add scoops of sherbet to fill the bowl.  Make just before guests arrive.  

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 395481 -- SPICED  TEA



 1 c. instant tea
1 c. Tang
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 lg. pkg. presweetened lemonade mix
1/4 tsp. cloves, powdered

 Mix well and store in tightly covered container.  Add 2 teaspoons to 1 teaspoons to 1 cup boiling water.  

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 395482 -- WASSAIL



 6 c. apple juice or cider
1 lg. can of pineapple juice
1/4 c. honey
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 tsp. lemon rind

 Mix all ingredients and cook on low heat until warm.  

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 395483 -- THE  MAKING  OF  GOD'S  CHILDREN



 24 c. of God's love
12 c. of God's miracles
7 tbsp. of honest teaching
2 tsp. constructive Bible studying
   time
5 c. of positive Christian behavior

 Mix well and pour into any child at least once a day.  Repeat for years (0-99) or until done.  

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 395484 -- ROSE  MILK  SILK  BATH



  2 c. powdered milk
1/2 c. colloidal oatmeal
10 drops of oil or rose geranium
2 drops of peppermint oil
1/2 c. rose water
1 perfect rose in full bloom

 Draw bath and slowly add powdered milk and colloidal oatmeal, swirl bath water as they dissolve.  Under the running water add oils, swirling to combine.  When bath is full, add rose water, drop petals from rose into water.  Use rose scented soap.  

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 395485 -- MARJORAM  SAUSAGE  PLUNGE  BATH



  1 oz. dried  marjoram leaves
10 drops of oil of Eucalyptus
Cotton bath bag (sew a pretty wash
   cloth in half across bottom &
   side, tie top with ribbon)
10 drops of oil of beramot
10 drops of oil of lavender
3 drops of oil of cinnamon
Eucalyptus scented soap

 Place dried marjoram and eucalyptus oil in bowl and mix thoroughly.  Crush and fill bath bag 2/3 way full.  Run extra hot bath and toss in bath bag.  When bath is full and cooled enough to soak in, add other oils, swirl.  

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 395486 -- GONE  WITH  THE  WIND  BATH



 10 drops of oil of jasmine
10 drops of oil of wisteria
1/2 c. of rose water
Carnation soap
Florida water

 Run water, adding oils and rose water.  After bath splash body with Florida water.  

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 395487 -- VICTORIAN  POSEY  BATH



 6 drops of oil of rosemary
6 drops of oil of verbena
12 drops of oil of violet
6 drops of oil of rose geranium
Lavender scented soap
Rose scented talcum powder with an
   oversized puff

--Bath oil suppliers:  --

 Belle Star  1-800-442-7827  Aubrey Organic Bath Oils  1-800-237-4270  Green Mountain Herbs Ltd.  1-800-525-2696  Self Care Catalog  1-800-345-3371  

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 395488 -- A  HAPPY  HOME



 4 c. of love
2 c. of loyalty
3 c. of forgiveness
1 c. of friendship
5 spoons of hope
2 spoons of tenderness
4 qts. of faith
1 barrel of laughter

 Take love and loyalty, mix it thoroughly with faith.  Blend it with tenderness, kindness and understanding and friendship and hope; sprinkle abundantly with laughter.  Bake it with sunshine.  Serve daily with generous helpings.  

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 395489 -- HOMEMADE  PLAY  DOUGH



  1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar

 1 c. water
2 tbsp. oil
10 drops food coloring

 Stir over low heat until firm and lumpy.  Remove from pan and let cool slightly.  Knead until smooth.  Keep in Tupperware or plastic wrap.  

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 395490 -- HOMEMADE  "SILLY  PUTTY"



 2 parts Elmer's white glue
1 part Sta-flo liquid starch

 Mix ingredients well.  It needs to dry a bit before it is workable.  It may not work well on a humid day.  Store in an airtight container.  NOTE:  If using Elmer's school glue instead of regular white it doesn't bounce or pick up pictures.  Use on a smooth surface.  

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 395491 -- CREATIVE  CLAY



 1 c. cornstarch 
1 1/4 c. cold water
2 c. baking soda (1 lb.)

 Stir starch and soda together.  Mix in cold water and stir over heat until mixture has a consistency of mashed potatoes.  Turn onto a plate and cover with a damp cloth until cool enough to handle.  Then knead.  Use immediately or store in an airtight container.  This dough has a smooth consistency good for ornaments, modeling or pottery.  Dries at room temperature in 3 days or oven at 200 degrees.  

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 395492 -- PANTRY  PLANT  FOOD



 1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. epsom salts
1/2 tbsp. household ammonia

 Combine all ingredients and store in a sealed container.  Do not use more often than every 4 to 6 weeks.  For watering plants or the leafy ones will crowd you out and the flowering ones may bloom themselves to death.  

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 395493 -- GLASS  CLEANER



  1/4 c. Dawn
1 c. alcohol
1 c. ammonia

 Add all ingredients to a gallon container and add water to make a gallon of glass cleaner.  Works great!   

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 395494 -- BOLONEY  SANDWICH



 2 pieces of bread
Mayonnaise
Boloney

 First, I go to the frigerator get boloney out get me some bread and mayonnaise, get me a knife and cut the boloney, put the mayonnaise on it, put it together and eat it up!  3 years old 

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 395495 -- RECIPE  FOR  RAISIN  BREAD



 1 piece of bread with raisins on it

 Cook for 3 hours at 300 degrees.  Taste.  

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 395496 -- HOW  TO  BAKE  A  CAKE



  Preheat oven; get out bowl, spoons and ingredients.  Grease pan, crack nuts.  Remove 18 toy blocks and 1 toy fire truck from kitchen table.  Measure 2 cups flour; remove Billy's hand from flour; wash flour off him.  Measure 1 more cup of flour to replace flour on floor.  Put flour, baking powder and salt in sifter.  Get dust pan and brush up pieces of bowl which Billy knocked on the floor.  Get another bowl.  Answer the doorbell.  Return to kitchen.  Remove Billy's hands from bowl.  Wash Billy.  Get out egg.  Answer telephone.  Return.  Take out greased pan.  Remove 1 inch of salt from pan.  Look for Billy.  Get another pan and grease it.  Answer telephone.  Return to kitchen and find Billy; remove his hands from bowl; was shortening, etc., etc. off him.  Take up greased pan and find 1 inch layer of nutshells in it.  Head for Billy, who flees, knocking bowl off table.  Wash kitchen floor.  Wash off table.  Wash down walls.  Wash dishes.  Turn off oven.  Call the baker.  Lie down!!!  

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 395497 -- QUICK  PIZZA



  Call our local pizza parlor and order the pizza of your choice (the toppings you would like to have on your pizza).  In the city, you can have your pizza delivered, in the country you will have to go and pick it up.  When you get home, you set paper plates on the table, and serve the pizza right out of the box. Do not make the mistake of getting frozen pizza, they taste like you are eating cardboard!  

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 395498 -- CHOCOLATE  CHIP  COOKIES



 1 roll of frozen chocolate chip cookies

 Cut up dough according to package directions and put on cookie sheet.  Bake as directed.  Other flavors of cookies are available at your nearest grocery store.  

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 395499 -- HUSBAND  PLEASIN'  STEW



 Lg. can beef stew

 Open the can of beef stew.  Pour the stew in a medium size pan and set on the stove, turn on the burner and heat stew until it is hot. (This next part is very important.)  Make a little mess in the kitchen so it looks like you have worked real hard making the stew.  Take your recipe for Whop Biscuit and make them.  He will think you went to extra trouble to make him a real good meal.  Set the table with bowls and spoons.  Put the biscuits on a plate and butter them.  Light some candles and put them on the table, turn on some music and then you are ready to call your husband to eat.  He will think you went to a lot of trouble to serve him "Husband Pleasin' Stew".  

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 395500 -- STEFIE  SPECIAL



 1 can beef-a-roni

 This is Stefie's favorite.  Open the can with the can opener.  Empty the beef-a-roni in a pan, put it on the stove, turn on the burner.  Let this cook, stirring constantly, for about 3-5 minutes.  When it is nice and hot, it is ready.  You then put it in a bowl, set the table, and let it cool a few minutes, it is now ready to eat.  You can serve this with crackers of your choice.  This recipe is good for cooking for one person.  If you are cooking for two people, you might need two cans of Beef-a-roni.  

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 395501 -- WHOP  BISCUITS



 1 can biscuits

 This recipe is not very difficult.   You get these in the refrigerator section of your grocery.  When you get these home, preheat your oven to 450 degrees.  Very gently pull the outer paper off the roll of biscuits.  It will tear in a diagonal strips.  You then WHOP the roll of biscuits on the edge of the counter or stove - the roll will pop open.  Place the biscuits on a cookie sheet.  Place this in the hot oven and bake 8-10 minutes.  Take your pot-holders and take the cookie sheet out of the oven.  Set it on a hot pad.  Wait for the biscuits to cool so you can pick them up and not burn yourself.  Add butter.  Very good.   

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 395502 -- COOKING  WITH  KIDS



  What better way to spend time with your children than cooking.  You can get your children involved with meal preparation from two years on up.  They may want to try more foods if you get them interested early.  Have two year olds start off by letting them play with your pots, pans, mixing and measuring spoons.  They will pretend they are cooking and you can play along too.  Around the ages of three to four is a good time to let children help set the table.  They can have fun stirring or mixing cold foods.  Let them use their hands to mix doughs, toss salads, make cookies, etc.  Be sure to have them wash up first.  Young children should never use the stove or sharp knives.  Make sure you keep handles of hot pots and pans pushed back away from little hands.  Remember: (1) Be patient; (2) Plan ahead-get ingredients out before starting to cook; (3) Don't expect the finished product to look exactly like you would if you were cooking; (4) It may be messy; (5) Cleaning up can be as fun as the preparation.  

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 395503 -- CANDY  CLAY  (EDIBLE  CLAY)



 1 (18 oz.) jar of peanut butter
6 tbsp.of honey
1/2 c. of dried milk

 Mix the peanut butter and honey.  Add the dried milk until you get a consistency similar to clay.  *If you want chocolate clay, add some cocoa.   Children can make animals if you're studying about the creation or Noah's ark.  After children have made their animals, let them eat their creations.  

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 395504 -- PLAY  DOUGH  (NOT  EDIBLE)



 1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
1 tbsp. oil
Food coloring

 Cook mixture over medium heat and stir constantly for about 3 minutes or until it forms a ball.  Turn onto waxed paper and knead until smooth.  Store in airtight container or ziplock bag.  NOTE:  Play dough works well for making many kinds of science displays.  

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 395505 -- JELLO  JIGGLERS  GELATIN  SNACK



 2 1/2 c. boiling water
4 pkg. (4 serving size) or 2 pkg. (8
   serving size) Jello gelatin, any
   flavor
Kitchen Tools: measuring cup, mixing
   bowl, mixing spoon, 13 x 9 inch
   pan, metal spatula, fun shaped
   cookie cutters

 Stir boiling water into gelatin.  Dissolve completely.  Pour the mixture slowly into 13 x 9 inch pan.  Refrigerate at least 3 hours.  Jigglers will be firm after 1 hour but may be difficult to remove from pan.  Dip bottom of pan in warm water for 15 seconds to loosen gelatin.  Choose a fun shaped cookie cutter.  Press the cutter into the Jello and then lift the cutter straight up.  Use your fingers to remove jigglers from the pan.  Let Mom help with a metal spatula.  

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 395506 -- ASHLEYS  FAVORITE  POPCICLES



 --LEMON-CICLES--

1 pkg. lemon instant pudding
2 1/2 c. water

 Mix as directed on package and freeze. --FUDGE CICLES (A)--

1 pkg. instant chocolate pudding
2 1/2 c. milk

 Mix as directed on package and freeze. --FUDGE  CICLES (B)--

1 pkg. instant chocolate pudding
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. cream
2 c. milk

 Mix as directed on package.  Freeze.  All pops can be frozen in popcicle holders or cups.  NOTE:  Jello or any juice will make great popcicles too! Makes 12.  

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 395507 -- JELLO  GELATIN  DIXIE  LOLLIPOPS



 1 1/4 c. boiling water
2 pkg. (4 serving size) or 1 pkg. (8
   serving size) Jello gelatin any
   flavor

--TOOLS:--

Measuring cup
4 (5 oz.) dixie Kitchen cups
6 plastic straws, cut in half
Mixing bowl
Mixing spoon

 Stir boiling water into gelatin.  Dissolve completely let stand to cool for 15 minutes.  Pour into paper cups.  Refrigerate at least 3 hours.  Carefully peel off the paper cups.  Have Mom use a knife to cut each gelatin cup horizontally into 3 round slices.  Push a straw into each gelatin circle to create a jiggly lollipop.  Servings: Makes 12 pops.  

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 395508 -- COOKIE  DUNK  PUDDING



 2 c. cold milk
1 pkg. (4 serving size) Jello instant
   pudding any flavor
20 to 30 miniature cookies

--TOOLS:--

Measuring cup
4 dessert dishes
A leakproof 1 1/2 quart container

 Pour milk into a leak proof container.  Add the pudding mix.  Cover tightly shake the container holding the top, up and down very fast for at least 45 seconds.  Spoon half of the pudding into 4 dessert dishes.  Stand 4 to 6 cookies along the sides of the dish.  Top with remaining pudding.  Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.  Decorate the toop with more cookies.  Servings: makes 4 individual cups.  

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 395509 -- INSTANT  BANANA  PUDDING



 1/2 sm. banana
3 tbsp. applesauce
1 tsp. plain yogurt

 Mash banana.  Add applesauce.  Stir in yogurt.  Eat! instant goodness.  Serves 1.  NOTE:  Use a very ripe banana.  

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 395510 -- INITIAL  CRACKERS



 1/2 c. flour
1/8 tsp. garlic salt
2 tbsp. sesame seeds
3 tbsp. cold butter
2 tbsp. ice water

 Mix flour, garlic salt and sesame seeds.  Cut in butter until crumbly.  Sprinkle ice water.r  Mix to form a ball.  Roll skinny snakes.  Form your initials.  Flatten a bit on ungreased cookie sheet.  Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees.  NOTE:  It's cheaper to buy sesame seeds in bulk at a health food store.  

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 395511 -- NUTTY  NUMBERS



 1/2 c. soft butter
1 c. flour
1/4 c. honey
1 c. wheat germ

 Mix ingredients shape into numbers.  Cover with chopped nuts.  Gently press.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.  Eat!  Nice'n Nutty.  NOTE:  To form numbers, roll "snakes" use a large number written on paper an covered with wax paper as a guide.  

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 395512 -- MONSTER  TOAST



  Pour small amount of milk in small cups add a different color of food coloring in each one.  Paint a monster on bread.  Toast.  Butter lightly,not to cover monster.  Munch your monster.  

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 395513 -- SOFT  PRETZELS



 1 pkg. yeast
4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. warm water
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
Coarse salt

 Mix yeast, water, sugar and salt in a bowl.  Stir in flour.  Dump dough onto table and knead until smooth.  Cut off lumps and make into ropes to shape.  Place on cookie sheet.  Brush with egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.  Bake at 425 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.  

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 395514 -- YUMMERS



 6 tsp. cheese, grated
2 tbsp. butter
10 tsp. flour
10 tsp. rice Krispies

 Form into little balls.  Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.  Yummy!  NOTE:  This recipe is named after the storybook Yummers by James Marshall.  Try a different crunchy cereal in place of rice krispies.  Choose one with very little sugar in it.  

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 395515 -- HEART  TO  HEART  PEANUT  BUTTER  AND  JELLY  COOKIES



 1/2 c. margarine
1/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. peanut butter
1 egg
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
2 tbsp. milk
1 sm. jar raspberry jam

 Beat margarine, shortening and peanut butter together.  Add egg and beat well.  Add sugar, vanilla and flour with milk.  Chill 2 hours or more.  Roll dough on lightly floured board to 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut out heart shapes with cookie cutters.  Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes (until slightly browned).  Remove to cooling rack.  Spread Jam on each cookie (1 teaspoon) and cover with another cookie for the peanut butter and jelly sandwich effect.   NOTE:  You might like to try different jams.  

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 395516 -- PEANUT  BUTTER  BALLS



 1/2 c. peanut butter
2 1/2 tbsp. nonfat dry milk
2 tbsp. raisins
2 tbsp. honey
1/4 c. coconut
Sesame seeds

 Mix ingredients form into balls.  Roll in sesame seeds.  Eat.  NOTE:  sesame seeds are cheaper in bulk at a health food store you can get unsweetened coconut there too.  

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 395517 -- ANTS  ON  A  LOG



 Celery stalks
Peanut butter
Raisins

 Fill celery stalks with peanut butter and put raisins in a line on top of peanut butter.  They look like ants or a log.  Kids love them.  

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 395518 -- EGG  BOATS



  Peel hard boiled eggs.  Cut in half.  Remove yolk.  Mix with mayonnaise, salt and pepper.  Cut 2 paper triangles.  Tape them to toothpicks.  Put yolk mixture and sails into egg halves.   Sail it into your mouth.  Makes 2 boats.  

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 395519 -- TUNA  TREATS



 1 egg
1/2 can tuna
1/2 slice bread, crumbled
4 tbsp. peas (fresh or frozen)
1/4 c. grated cheese
Butter

 Mix egg, tuna, bread, peas.  Press into 6 buttered muffin tins.  Sprinkle grated cheese on top.  Dot with butter.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.  Eat!  Tops!  Double the recipe for 6 lunch size tuna treats.  

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 395520 -- VEGGIE  BITES



 1/3 c. margarine, melted
1 egg
2 tsp. water
1/2 c. flour
2 c. fresh vegetables (broccoli
   flowerets or cauliflowerts, 1/4
   inch carrot
slices, 1/2 inch zucchini slices, 1/2
   inch strips green or red pepper)

 Heat oven to 450 degrees.  Brush bottom of 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan with 1 tablespoon of melted margarine.  Beat egg and water with a fork in a shallow dish.  Put flour in another shallow dish.  Dip 1/4 of the vegetables into the egg mixture.  Remove 1 piece at a time with a slotted spoon or fork.  roll in flour to coat.  Place in pan.  Repeat with remaining vegetables.  Pour remaining margarine carefully over each vegetable piece.  Bake uncovered turning once, until crisp tender and golden brown 10 to 12 minutes.  Sprinkle with some Parmesan cheese if desired.  Makes 2 cups.  

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 395521 -- QUICK  KABOBS



 Bananas, cut
Apple, cut
Melon, cut
Cheese, cut

 Put on skewer.  Dip in orange juice.  Then roll in coconut.  Eat.  Make "favorite kabobs" with your favorite fruit and cheese.  Serves 8 to 10.  

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 395522 -- SUNSHINE  SALAD



 1/2 carton plain yogurt
1 tsp. honey
Pineapples slices

 Mix and put: 1 slice pineapple in each dish
1 tbsp. yogurt mixture in the middle

 Eat the sunshine.  You can use any flavor yogurt you like in center of pineapple.  Serves 8.  

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 395523 -- RAISIN  ENERGY  SNACK



 2 tsp. raisins

 Put in a bowl.  Add: 1 tsp. peanuts
1 tsp. sunflower seeds
1 tsp. coconut
1 tsp. carob chips

 Mix.  Eat now or on a bike.  Serve 1.  

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 395524 -- YOGURT  AND  GRANOLA



 1 c. plain, lemon or vanilla yogurt
1/4 c. granola (any flavor)
1/4 c. strawberries

 Mix all ingredients in cereal bowl and enjoy!   

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 395525 -- PLAY - DOH



 3 c. water
1 tbsp. cooking oil
4 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 tbsp. alum

 Bring water to a boil.  Add cooking oil.  Turn off heat, then stir in flour, salt and alum.  Knead to desired consistency.  

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 395526 -- KOOL  KLAY



 2 1/2 c. flour
1 tbsp. alum
3 tbsp. cooking oil
1/2 c. salt
2 pkgs. unsweetened Kool Aid
2 c. boiling water

 Mix all dry ingredients together.  Add oil and water.  Stir quickly, mixing well.  When clay cools, knead it until it is soft and pliable.  Kids like the feel, smell and color of Kool Klay, but it is NOT edible!  

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 395527 -- FACE  PAINT



 --UTENSILS:--

Small plastic bowl
Teaspoon

--INGREDIENTS:--

1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. water
1/2 tsp. cold cream
2 drops food coloring of your choice

 In a small mixing bowl stir in all the above ingredients.  Make sure they are all mixed well.  Now you are ready for lots of fun, see how creative you can be.    

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 395528 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 2 c. glue (Elmers)
1 c. Sta Flo starch

 Mix well, keep in plastic container.  When playing with, kids should use plastic smocks to keep off of clothes.  

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 395529 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. cinnamon
1 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
1 c. applesauce
2 tbsp. white glue

 Mix and roll like cookie dough.  Add extra applesauce if necessary.  Cut with cookie cutters.  Lay on wax paper to air dry for 2 to 3 days.  Use straw to poke a hole while wet if want to string.  Makes 25 to 30 ornaments.  

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 395530 -- HOMEMADE  FACE  PAINT



 1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. water
1/2 tsp. cold cream
Food coloring (variety of colors)
Sm. containers (one for each color
   paint)
Sm. paintbrush

 Stir together the cornstarch and cold cream until well blended.  Add water and stir.  Add food coloring, one drop at a time until you get the desired color.  Experiment with different colors.  Pain on with a paint brush.  Store in covered containers.  

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 395531 -- MODELING  DOUGH



 1 c. flour
1 tbsp. oil
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
1/2 c. salt
Food coloring

 Mix ingredients in a pan.  Cook over medium heat until mixture pulls away from sides of pan and becomes doughy in consistency.  Knead until cool.  Model different colors of clay into any shape you can image.  Not edible. Can be used over and over again.  Keeps 3 months unrefrigerated.  

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 395532 -- HALLOWEEN  FACE  PAINT



 Cornstarch
Food coloring
Shortening (Crisco)

 Mix together and paint face.  

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 395533 -- FINGER  PAINT



 3 tbsp. sugar
2 c. cold water
1/2 c. cornstarch
Food coloring

 Mix sugar and cornstarch and add water.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until well blended.  Can be divided and add different colors.  Store in a covered container.  

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 395534 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 1/2 c. liquid starch
1/4 c. white glue
1/4 tsp. salt

 Mix starch and salt.  Add glue and beat well.  Pour into colander and let sit for 10 minutes.  Knead well.  

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 395535 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 Elmers glue, regular
Liquid starch
Food colorings

 Pour a medium bottle of Elmers glue into a plastic tub.  Add a few drops of the desired food coloring.  Slowly add starch, mixing as you pour.  As substance begins to get "stringy" stop adding starch.  Mix until all the starch is absorbed.  Begin adding starch as before until a putty like substance is formed.  Putty will begin to pull away from the sides of the bowl.  Work putty until it is no longer sticking to your hands.  If putty begins sticking to your child's hands, pour a little starch onto their hands and then let them play with it.  This can be stored in a lidded plastic container and used several times.  The putty can stick to clothing, so have your child wear a smock.  If it does become stuck on clothes, just soak in warm water to remove.  

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 395536 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 2 c. Elmers School glue
1 c. liquid starch

 Mix together until ball forms.  Silly Putty will be wet and slimmy at first as children play with it, the wetness will mix into the glue.  *Note: Silly Putty will stick to clothing, carpet etc.  Encourage children to push sleeves up and play with it at a table.  *It does launder out clothes.   

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 395537 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. water (cold)
Food coloring
Dish detergent

 Mix sugar and cornstarch together in a saucepan.  Add cold water and stir completely.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly about 5 minutes.  Cool, then divide into 4 cups or bowls.  Add food coloring and a drop of detergent to each bowl.  

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 395538 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 10 tbsp. applesauce
4 oz. cinnamon

 Mix together.  Split dough in half, roll out.  Use cinnamon to keep from sticking.  Cut out shapes with cookie cutters.  Bake at 200 degrees for 1 hour.   

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 395539 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 1 lg. bottle ground cinnamon
3/4 c. applesauce

 No baking and simple for kids.  Combine ground cinnamon with applesauce to form a stiff dough.  Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut with cookie cutters.  Make hole for ribbon.  Let air dry several days.  Makes 12 ornaments.  

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 395540 -- PLAY - DO  



  1 c. flour
1 c. warm water
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
Any color food coloring (uses 1/2
   bottle per batch, little bottles)

 In medium bow, mix dry ingredients.  In medium saucepan, stir water, oil and food coloring together.  Slowly add dry mixture, stirring well.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture pulls away from pan and balls up (2 to 3 minutes).  Take pan away from heat right away.  Cool slightly, knead, and put in ziploc bag.  Between uses store in ziploc in refrigerator.  Keeps up to 3 to 6 months. Does not stain hands or clothes.  

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 395541 -- SILLY  PUTTY



  Mix well: 2 parts white glue (Elmers)
1 part Sta-Flo liquid starch

 It needs to dry a little before it is "workable".  It may not work well on a humid day.  Store in airtight container.  Note:  If you use Elmers School Glue instead of regular white it doesn't bounce or pick up pictures, but it makes a gooey delight your kids will love.  Use on a smooth surface.  

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 395542 -- PEANUT  BUTTER  PUTTY



 1 c. peanut butter
1 1/4 c. dry milk
1 c. white Karo
1 1/4 c. powdered sugar

 Mix until creamy.  Kids love to mold and shape; just like Play Doh, then they can eat the finished products.  

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 395543 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 1 small paper cup
Liquid starch
2 oz. white liquid glue
Food coloring (opt.)

 Fill small paper cup 1/2 way full of liquid starch.  Add about 2 ounces of white liquid glue.  Stir with finger for about 30 seconds.  Pour off liquid starch.  Use finger to keep working the clump of silly putty.  Work until not really wet and messy.  Then work in palms until it gets to a good dough texture.  Store in a plastic bag.  

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 395544 -- RAINBOW  FINGER  PAINTS



 1/2 c. cornstarch
3 c. cold water, divided
Food coloring (red, yellow, green or
   blue)

 In a large bowl, place cornstarch and blend in 1 cup water.  Add remaining water.  Microwave on high 8-9 minutes or until thickened, stirring every 2 minutes.  Pour 1/2 cup thickened mixture into each of six small bowls.  Add desired food coloring.  Cool.  

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 395545 -- SCENTED  PLAY  DO



 1 c. flour
1/3 c. salt
1/3 - 1/2 c. water

 Don't let it get sticky.  Add a few drops of flavored extract and a few drops of food coloring.  Mix in order.  Then have fun!  

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 395546 -- AIR  FRESHENING  ORNAMENTS



 1 (8 oz.) bottle of cinnamon
1 can of applesauce
Cookie cutters of choice
1 rolling pin
1 sm. straw
Cookie rack
Ribbon of your choice

 Mix the cinnamon and applesauce together in a large mixing bowl to form a dough.  Next take rolling pin and flatten out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick.  Then use the cookie cutters of your choice to make wonderful designs for your family and friends.  Small straw and make a small hole at desired place to put ribbon through.  Place your cut out designs on cookie rack to dry several days.  When completely dry thread ribbon through.  

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 395547 -- BUBBLE - BLOWING  FUN



 1/4 c. Dawn dish detergent, liquid
2 1/2 c. water
1 tsp. glycerin

 Combine the 3 items.  Use funnels, spools, berry baskets, bubble pipes and rings, colanders, etc. to make the bubbles.  Go outside on a breezy day and have fun!  

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 395548 -- BUBBLE  RECIPE



 2 c. Joy dishwashing detergent
6 c. water
3/4 c. Karo light corn syrup

 Mix together, shake well.  Pour into flat pan if using large bubble wand.  Go out in Grandma's yard and blow fun bubbles.  

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 395549 -- FINGER  PAINTS  (NON-EDIBLE)



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Few drops food coloring

 Mix sugar and cornstarch; add water.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until well blended.  Divide mixture into 4 or 5 portions and add a different color food coloring to each, plus a pinch of detergent.  The latter facilitates cleaning up.  

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 395550 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring

 Mix the first two ingredients and then add the water.  Cook over a low heat, stirring constantly until well blended.  Divide the mixture into 4 or 5 portions and add a different food coloring to each, plus a pinch detergent.  VARIATIONS:  Just beat warm water into Lux or Ivory Flakes until consistency desired and add paint or food coloring.  If you don't wish to go to the trouble to mix finger paints, add a drop of food coloring to aerosol shaving soap.  

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 395551 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 3/4 c. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. ground allspice
2 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. ground nutmeg

 Mix above 4 ingredients.  Stir in one cup of applesauce.  Roll out 1/4" thick and cut with cookie cutter.  Poke hole with big needle.  Let dry 4 to 5 days (on wire rack works well).  18 to 20 shapes.  

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 395552 -- KOOL  AID  MODELING  DOUGH



 1 c. all purpose flour
1/4 c. salt
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
1 env. Kool Aid unsweetened soft
   drink mix, any flavor
1 c. water
1 tbsp. vegetable oil

 Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar and soft drink mix in medium saucepan.  Stir in water and oil.  Stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes until mixture forms a ball in the center of the pan.  Remove to floured surface and knead for 1 minute.  Store in plastic bag or air tight container in refrigerator.     

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 395553 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water

 Mix sugar and cornstarch.  Add cold water and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until well blended.  Add colorings.  

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 395554 -- BUBBLE - BLOWING  FUN



 1/4 c. Dawn dish detergent, liquid
2 1/2 c. water
1 tsp. glycerin

 Combine the 3 items.  Use funnels, spools, berry baskets, bubble pipes and rings, colanders, etc. to make the bubbles.  Go outside on a breezy day and have fun!  

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 395555 -- BUBBLE  RECIPE



 2 c. Joy dishwashing detergent
6 c. water
3/4 c. Karo light corn syrup

 Mix together, shake well.  Pour into flat pan if using large bubble wand.  Go out in Grandma's yard and blow fun bubbles.  

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 395556 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



  Mix 3/4 cup applesauce and 1 (4.12 oz.) bottle ground cinnamon to form a stiff dough.  Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut with cookie cutters.  Make hole for ribbon.  Carefully put on rack to dry by air for several days, turning occasionally.  Makes 12 sweet smelling ornaments.  Decorate with tube paints and glitter.  No baking and simple for kids!  

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 395557 -- FINGER  PAINT



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring

 Mix the first 2 ingredients, add water.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until well blended.  Divide mixture into 4 to 5 portions and color each portion.  A little addition of detergent makes cleanup easier.  

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 395558 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 Sta-flo liquid starch
Elmer's glue

 Put equal amounts of each in a bowl.  Mix together with hands.  Soon the glue will thicken.  Add more starch, if needed.  Glue will take the shape of silly putty.  Remove from remaining starch, keep in airtight container when not in use.  

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 395559 -- NO  COOK  FUN  DOUGH



 3/4 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. powdered alum
1/3 c. water
1 tbsp. cooking oil
1/2 tsp. food coloring

 Stir together flour, salt and alum.  Combine water, oil and food coloring.  Add to flour mixture and mix well.  Knead well to form smooth balls.  Makes 1 cup.  Lacee Minke's Grandmother 

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 395560 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. cinnamon
3/4 c. applesauce

 Combine 1 cup cinnamon with 3/4 cup applesauce to form a stiff dough (adding additional applesauce if necessary).  Roll out dough - 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut with cookie cutters.  Make hole for ribbon (optional).  Carefully place on wire rack to dry.  Let air dry for several days, turning over occasionally.  Makes 12 sweet smelling ornaments.  

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 395561 -- BUBBLE  SOLUTION



 2 c. Joy dishwashing liquid
6 c. water
3/4 c. white karo syrup

 Mix all ingredients together and stir well.  Let set for 4 hours.  Store in refrigerator.  Let solution come to room temperature before using.  Don't stir solution.  

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 395562 -- FINGERPAINT



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring

 Cook over low heat until it thickens and becomes a fingerpaint.  Add a pinch of dishwashing detergent for easier clean-up.   

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 395563 -- PLAY  GOOP



 1 1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. baking soda (1 lb. box)
1 1/2 c. water
Food coloring

 Mix no cooking.  

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 395564 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 3/4 c. cinnamon
1 tbsp. allspice
2 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
1 to 2 c. applesauce

 Combine spices, add 1 cup applesauce.  Mix well, add more applesauce - if needed - to make dough.  Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness on ungreased cookie sheet.  Cut out with cookie cutters, pull away excess and unroll as necessary.  Make holes for hanging and let dry, uncovered 4 to 5 days.  (You may want to use some cinnamon like flour to roll out the dough.)  

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 395565 -- ULTIMATE  BUBBLE  SOLUTION



 3 c. Joy (the brand is important)
6 c. water
3/4 c. clear corn syrup
1 tbsp. glycerine (optional)

 Mix.  Use with bubble sticks outside for loads of fun.  I enjoy making the giant bubbles as much as the kids do.  

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 395566 -- HOMEMADE  PAINT



 1/4 c. vinegar
1/4 c. cornstarch
Food coloring

 Mix and shake.  Store in airtight container in refrigerator.  

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 395567 -- CREATIVE  DOUGH



 1 c. flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. water
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla, if desired
Food coloring

 Cook all ingredients in 1 1/2 quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring vigorously until mixture forms a ball.  Remove dough from saucepan and let stand on counter 5 minutes.  Knead dough about 30 seconds or until smooth and blended.  Cool completely.  Store in airtight container in refrigerator.  NOTE:  Use as many drops of food coloring you need for desired color.  (Your kids will have hours of fun and this is easier to clean up than playdoh.)  

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 395568 -- SALT  DOUGH



  2 c. table salt
2/3 c. water
1 c. cornstarch
1/2 c. water
Water colors
Clear shellac

 Mix salt and 2/3 cup water in saucepan.  Stir about 4 minutes over low heat.  Remove from heat.  In another pan, mix cornstarch with 1/2 cup water.  Immediately add to hot salt mixture.  Stir to stiff dough consistency.  Turn out on board and knead to form smooth pliable mass.  Mold fruit shapes (or whatever).  To make fruit ring, assemble fruit in circle on cardboard.  Slip bent paper clips into each piece, circling into one unit.  Let shapes dry for about a week until rock-like.  Paint with water colors.  Dry then apply 2 or more coats of shellac.  

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 395569 -- PLAY - DOUGH



 1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tbsp. salad oil
1 c. water
Food coloring

 Mix all ingredients in saucepan.  Heat (on medium) until it thickens and leaves sides of pan.  Take out and roll into smooth ball.  Store in tightly covered container.  

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 395570 -- FINGER  PAINT



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring
Liquid soap

 Mix all ingredients except food coloring in saucepan.   Cook on low for 5 minutes.  Cool. Add a few drops of food coloring and 1 or 2 drops of liquid soap.  Paint on freezer paper (waxed side).  

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 395571 -- FACE  PAINT



 1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. cold cream
1/2 tsp. water
Food coloring

 Mix first 3 ingredients.  Add food coloring for desired color.  Paint face - easy to wash off.  

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 395572 -- SPICE  ORNAMENTS



 3/4 c. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. allspice
2 tbsp. ground clove
1 tbsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. natural applesauce

 Mix all spices into applesauce, blend until mixture becomes like play-dough.  Roll dough onto a non-stick surface about 1 inch thick.  Cut shapes with your favorite cookie cutter(s) and let dry 3 to 5 days.   

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 395573 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring

 Mix the first 2 ingredients and then add the water.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until well blended.  Divide the mixture into 4 or 5 portions and add a different food coloring to each, plus a pinch of detergent.  The latter facilitates cleaning up.  

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 395574 -- FACE  PAINT



 1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. water
1/2 tsp. cold cream
A couple of drops food coloring
Muffin tin

 In each cup of muffin tin, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon water, 1/2 teaspoon cold cream and a couple drops of food coloring - a different color for each cup.  Stir and you're ready to paint faces.  

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 395575 -- FINGER  PAINT



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. water
Food coloring
Dish detergent
4 plastic or paper cups

 Mix the sugar and cornstarch together in the saucepan.  Then add the water and mix a little more.  Cook over medium heat, stirring all the time.  The mixture should start to boil, then thicken.  Takes about 5 minutes.  Remove from stove, cool and pour into the plastic or paper cups.  Be careful with food coloring, since it can stain, but add a little of it in each cup then add a drop of detergent.  

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 395576 -- DOUGH  ORNAMENTS



  2 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1 c. water

 Mix all together, adding more flour if needed.  Cut shapes with cookie cutters or make your own shapes.  Bake at 200 degrees for 30 minutes, longer for larger ornaments.  Paint with acrylic paints.  If you wish to hang your ornaments, use a straw to make a hole before baking.  

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 395577 -- FRIED  DOUGH



 1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. shortening
1/3 c. milk

 Mix dry ingredients in large bowl.  Blend in shortening with pastry blender.  Stir in milk with a fork until soft dough is formed.  On lightly floured surface, knead dough 2 or 3 times.  Pat smooth to 1/2 inch thickness.  Cut into fourths with a floured knife.  Place two at a time into the fryelator, turning often once they reach the top to brown evenly.  Cook for 4-5 minutes.  Drain on paper towels.  You may sprinkle with cinnamon, confectioners' sugar or butter.  Sit and eat.  

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 395578 -- FINGER  PAINT  OR  CRAFT  COLORS



 1/2 c. cornstarch
1 c. cold water
1 env. unflavored gelatin
2 c. hot water
1/2 c. mild soap flakes or detergent 
Rit dye

 Combine cornstarch and 3/4 cup of the cold water in a medium size saucepan; soak gelatin in remaining 1/4 cup cold water.  Stir in hot water to starch mixture and cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil and is smooth, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat; blend in softened gelatin.  Add soap or detergent and stir until soap or detergent is thoroughly dissolved.  Makes about 3 loaves.  Ntoe:  If Liquid Rit is to be used, increase cornstarch ot 3/4 cup.  Divide into portions in jars or bowls.  Stir in about 1 teaspoon Rit powder or 1 tablespoon Rit Liquid Dye for every cup of mixture.  If not using immediately, cover tightly for storage.  Recipe may be multiplied.  In preparation finger painting sets, it is suggested that scarlet, yellow and royal blue, plus black and brow Rit dye be selected.  Orange, kelly green and fuschia may be added for larger sets.  For white, mix in white tempera powder.  Use glazed shelf paper.  

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 395579 -- PAPER  MACHE



 Niagra instant laundry starch
Cold water
Tissue paper, facial tissue,
   newspaper, string, cotton, etc.

 Make a paste by mixing equal parts of Niagra instant laundry starch and cold water until starch is dissolved.  Let stand a few minutes to thicken.  Dip in desired materials.  Shape as desired, molding over balloon, wire or cardboard frame for interesting forms.  Allow to thoroughly dry on waxed paper for rigid finished objects.  Drying time varies depending on object size.  Allow 2-3 days for hats or balloon decorations.  

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 395580 -- FINGER  PAINT



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. water
Food coloring

 Mix first and second ingredients, then add water.  Cook over low heat and stir until well blended.  Divide into 4 or 5 portions and add colors plus a pinch of detergent.  

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 395581 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



  Cinnamon ornaments are simple for kids to make, no baking required, and they add a sweet smell to the Christmas tree.  Mix 3/4 c. of applesauce with one (4.12 oz) bottle of ground cinnamon to form a stiff dough.  Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut with cookie cutters.  Make a hole for the ribbon.  Carefully put cookies on rack to dry.  Let air dry several days, turning occasionally.  Makes 12 ornaments.   

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 395582 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. cinnamon
1 c. applesauce

 Mix equal parts cinnamon and applesauce, stir and knead until doughy.  If it is too wet, add a little flour.  Roll out thinly, cut shapes.  Be sure to poke a tiny hole at the top of your shape for threading a loop through.  Lay shapes flat on a screen or rack to air dry.  When dry, you may push thread or wire through the hole for a hanger.  Use as Christmas tree ornaments or closet air fresheners.  They smell great!  No, they do not get moldy; but handle carefully because they do break.  

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 395583 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring, several colors
Liquid dish detergent

 Mix 3 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 cup cornstarch together in a medium saucepan over low heat.  Add 2 cups cold water and continue stirring until the mixture is thick.  Remove from heat and divide the mixture up into four or five portions.  Use a muffin tin or small cups or empty yogurt containers.  Add a drop or two of food coloring and a drop of detergent to each portion.  Stir and let cool.    Freezer paper makes excellent finger painting paper.  You may keep the leftover paints, covered tightly, in the refrigerator.  

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 395584 -- PLAY - DO



 1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
1 tbsp. cooking oil
Several drops food coloring (any
   color)

 Boil water, add food coloring and oil.  In separate bowl, mix dry ingredients.  Then add them to boiling water and stir fast with plastic spoon.  Take off stove; as soon as possible, use hands to mix well.  Store in airtight container.  

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 395585 -- FUNNY  FINGER  PAINT



 1 pkg. of your favorite flavor instant
   pudding made according to directions
1 cookie sheet or freezer paper

 Round up the kids, give them aprons or old clothes.  Give them each a cookie sheet or freezer paper.  Add a few tablespoons of pudding and let the kids "finger paint." They can lick their fingers and enjoy for a long play time.  

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 395586 -- SNOWFLAKE  FROSTING  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. powdered sugar
1 egg white
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. vanilla

 Beat egg white, sugar and cream of tartar until very thick.  Beat in vanilla.  Spoon frosting into cake decorator bag.  (Size of hole in tip determines the thickness of the snowflake.)  Draw a snowflake design the size you want on a piece of paper with a small dark, felt tip pen.  Place the pattern under a sheet of wax paper.  Squeeze frosting onto the waxed paper, following the lines of the design.  Let harden overnight, then gently remove the waxed paper backing.  Attach a loop of dark thread for hanging.  

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 395587 -- FUN  WITH  COLOR



  Holidays and everyday are more fun with color!  Color your food for kids, they love it. --ST. PATRICK'S--

Green mashed potatoes
Green tapioca pudding or vanilla
Green cauliflower
Green 7 UP
Green milk (yummy)

 Black and orange colors.  The bathtub have candles and spooky music (to sit the little ghouls in to serve Hiem newts and toads, etc!!) Black potatoes
Orange potatoes
Black 7 UP
Orange sherbet mixed with black
   vanilla YUM!
You get great Halloween.

 Use baking coloring pastes for widest variety of colors and deepest brightest hues.  A toothpick tipped with paste will deeply color anything.    To decorate cakes buy a piece of window screening or use a tea strainer lay color on wire mesh and use a new toothbrush to brush screen to spatter.  Cover over doilies, designs, etc. then remove and you have beautiful silhouettes on your cake etc.   --CHRISTMAS--

Red jello with limegreen whipped cream
Red and green 7 Up or Sprite 

 Mashed potatoes with red striped into them, looks like candy cane.  Vanilla cake made with red and green dropped in and slightly swirled.  Have wild creative fun!  

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 395588 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. hot water
Food coloring
1 c. cold water
1/2 c. soap flakes or detergent
1 env. Knox gelatin

 Combine cornstarch and 3/4 cup cold water.  Soak gelatin in remaining cold water.  Stir hot water slowly into cornstarch mixture.  Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils and is clear.  Remove from heat, blend in softened gelatin.  Stir in soap flakes or detergent until dissolved.  Cool mixture, then divide into ajar for each color.  Stir food color into mixture in each jar.  Cover jars to store.   Use a coated paper such as shelf paper.  

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 395589 -- HOMEMADE  FACE  PAINT



 1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. cold cream
1/2 tsp. water
Food coloring (variety of colors)

 Stir together the cornstarch and cold cream, until well blended.  Add water and stir.  Add food coloring, one drop at a time until you get the desired color.  Paint designs on faces with a small paintbrush.  Remove with soap and water.  The face paint may be stored in covered yogurt containers.  Alison Mejeur 

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 395590 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 3/4 - 1 c. applesauce
1 (4.12 oz.) bottle ground cinnamon

 Mix together to form a stiff dough.  Roll out 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut with cookie cutters.   Make hole for ribbon, carefully put on rack to dry.  Let air dry for several days, turning occasionally.  Makes 12 sweet smelling ornaments.  Accounting/Main Office 

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 395591 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 3/4 c. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. allspice
2 tbsp. cloves
2 tbsp. nutmeg
1 c. applesauce

 Mix all together, knead like dough.  Roll out (use wax paper).  Dough will be stiff. Cut into designs or use cookie cutters - punch hole in top of each one with a straw.  Place on a cookie sheet, let dry 4 or 5 days.  Put wire of ribbon through hole.  Smells wonderful for holidays.  

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 395592 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS  (NOT  EDIBLE)



 3/4 c. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. allspice
2 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. applesauce

 Combine all 4 spices and blend.  Mix with applesauce.  Knead until smooth.  Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and roll out to desired thickness.  Cut out shapes with cookie cutters and attach string, if desired for hanging.  Place on waxed paper to dry for 5-7 days.  Turn over periodically.  Store in tins or sealed jars.  

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 395593 -- HOMEMADE  BUBBLE  BATH



 2 c. baby oil
2 tbsp. shampoo 
Several drops of favorite perfume

 Mix thoroughly pour in bath.  Great gift idea.  

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 395594 -- PLAYING  DOUGH



 1 c. white flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. alum (available at drugstores)
1/3 c. water
Food coloring

 Mix flour, salt, oil and alum.  Add 6 drops food coloring to water, add 2 to 4 more if not dark enough.  Add colored water to other ingredients slowly.  Knead into dough.  

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 395595 -- PAINT  AND  VARNISH  REMOVER



  Mix thoroughly 1 cup Borax, 1 cup ammonia, and 1 cup Sal soda and 2 cups water.  Brush on woodwork or furniture, let stand a few minutes and wipe with warm water and steel wool.  Will work on most old paints and varnishes.  

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 395596 -- MODELING  DOUGH



  For children to play with. 1 c. flour
1 c. water
1 tbsp. oil
1/2 c. salt
1 tsp. cream of tartar
Food coloring

 Mix ingredients in a pan.  Cook over medium heat until mixture pulls away from sides of pan and becomes doughy in consistency.  Knead until cool.  Model different colors of clay into shape you can imagine.  NOT EDIBLE.  Can be used over and over again.  Keeps 3 months unrefrigerated.  

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 395597 -- FINGERPAINTS



 1/2 c. cornstarch
1 c. cold water
1 env. unflavored gelatine
2 c. hot water
1/2 c. soap flakes or detergent
Pure food colors, Tempura paint or
   all-purpose dye

 Combine cornstarch and 3/4 cup cold water.  Soak gelatine in remaining cold water.  Stir hot water slowly into cornstarch mixture.  Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils and is clear.  Remove from heat.  Blend in softened gelatine.  Stir in soap or detergent until dissolved.  Cool mixture then divide into jar for each color.  Stir color into mixture.  

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 395598 -- SALT  DOUGH  ORNAMENTS



 2 c. flour
2 c. salt
1 c. water

 Mix and roll out on floured surface.  Form cookies and put in hooks.  Bake at 200 degrees for 1 hour.  

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 395599 -- SPICE  ORNAMENTS



 4 oz. cinnamon
1 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. applesauce (warm)
2 tbsp. white glue (Elmer's)

 Combine all ingredients.  Knead dough for 3 minutes.  Roll a portion at a time to 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut out with appropriate cookie cutters and place on cookie sheets.  Make holes with toothpick or straw.  Dry at room temperature 2 to 3 days.  Decorate when dry.  Makes approximately 32 (2 inch) cookies.  NOT EDIBLE!!  

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 395600 -- CLOWN  FACE  MAKE-UP



 1 tsp. flour
1/2 tsp. water
1/2 tsp. cold cream
Food coloring

 Mix and use!  

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 395601 -- SALT  DOUGH



 4 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 1/2 c. hot water

 Let your kids use cookie cutters and garlic press to make Christmas shapes or any shapes.  Bake at 375 degrees until light brown.  

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 395602 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1/2 c. liquid starch
1/2 c. water
1 qt. boiling water
1/2 c. powder tempra

 Mix 1/2 cup liquid starch with 1/2 cup water.  Add to boiling water, stirring to paste.  Use 1/2 cup powdered tempra to add color.  

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 395603 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 1/2 c. cornstarch
1 c. cold water
1 env. unflavored gelatin
2 c. hot water
1/2 c. soap flakes

 Combine starch and 3/4 cup cold water.  Soak gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water.  Stir hot water slowly into starch mixture.  Cook and stir over medium heat until clear.  Remove from heat.  Blend in softened gelatin.  Stir in soap until dissolved.  Add tempra or food coloring.  Divide for different colors if desired.  Store in air tight containers.  Provide shelf paper, butcher paper or newspaper and let the children have fun.  2nd Grade 

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 395604 -- HOMEMADE  FINGER  PAINT



 1/2 c. cornstarch
1 c. cold water
2 c. hot water
1 env. unflavored gelatin
1/2 - 1 c. Ivory Snow
Food coloring

 Mix cornstarch and 3/4 cup cold water in a saucepan.  Dissolve gelatin in other 1/4 cup of water.  Pour hot water over starch and water and bring to a boil over medium heat.  Stir constantly until mixture is clear.  Remove from heat and stir in gelatin.  Add soap and stir until mixture is thick.  Add food color.  Store in tight closed jar.  

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 395605 -- HOMEMADE  "SILLY  PUTTY:



 2 parts Elmer's Glue
1 part Sta-Flo Liquid Starch

 Mix well.  It needs to dry a little before it is "workable".  Store in an airtight container.  Note:  If you use Elmer's School Glue instead of regular white, it doesn't bounce or pick up pictures, but it makes a gooey delight your kids will love.   

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 395606 -- ORNAMENTS



 1 lg. box cinnamon (scant c.)
3/4 c. applesauce
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
2 tbsp. Elmer's glue

 Mix all together.  Roll out dough and cut with desired cookie cutters.  Punch hole in each ornament with a drinking straw.  Place on cooling rack for 3 days.  

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 395607 -- CLAY  FOR  ORNAMENTS



  2 c. salt
2/3 c. water

 Stir and bring to a boil.  Do not let this stick to the bottom of the pan.  Add: 1 c. cornstarch
1/2 c. cold water

 Stir until this mixture thickens.  Pour out on a smooth surface lightly dusted with cornstarch.  Knead and roll out.  Use cookie cutters to form designs.  Poke hole for ribbon hanger.  Add glitter to decorate.  Dry overnight.  This mixture is "tough" on the hands, so you may want to use plastic gloves or place it in a zip lock bag when rolling out this mixture.  

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 395608 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



   No baking and simple for kids!  Mix 3/4-1 cup applesauce with 1 (4.12 ounce) bottle ground cinnamon to form a stiff dough.  Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut with cookie cutters.  Make holes for ribbon.  Carefully put on rack to dry.  Let air dry several days, turning occasionally.  Makes 12 sweet smelling ornaments.  (Dashes of other ground spices add to the aroma.)  Drewryville, VA 

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 395609 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 3/4 c. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. ground allspice
1 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. applesauce
Copper wire
1/8 or 1/4 inch satin ribbon

 Combine spices, blending well.  Stir in applesauce, mix well (mixture may be stiff).  Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness, on an ungreased cookie sheet.  Using small or medium-size cookie cutters, cut dough into desired shapes.  Peel away excess dough and reroll as necessary.  Cut wire into horseshoe shapes, and insert ends into tops, leaving half-circles of wire exposed.   Let ornaments dry uncovered for 4 to 5 days.  To hang, cut ribbons into 10 inch lengths as needed.  Fold ribbon in half, knot ends together and pull tight.  Push loop of ribbon underwire and pull knotted ends of ribbon through loop.  Use additional ribbon to tie bow at top of wire, if desired.  After ornaments have dried, store in plastic bags until ready to use.  Yield:  25 small ornaments or 18 medium size.  

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 395610 -- HOMEMADE  GREASE  PAINT



 2 tbsp. Crisco
5 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. flour

 Blend with a flat spoon.  Makes enough for 2 faces.  For brown, add powdered cocoa.  Other colors, add food coloring.  

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 395611 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 Elmer's Glue
Liquid starch

 Mix equal parts of Elmers' glue and liquid starch and knead.  Don't give up - you may have to add more glue and knead some more.  Optional-add food coloring.  Store in an air-tight container.    Playmates Preschool 

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 395612 -- FINGER  PAINT



 2 c. boiling water
1 c. cold water
1 c. starch

 Mix starch with cold water, stir in boiling water until clear.  Also may add 1 cup soap flakes and food coloring if desired.  

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 395613 -- FUNDOUGH  (Playdough)



  c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1 tbsp. powdered alum (available in
   drug stores)
1 tbsp. oil
1 c. water with desired food color
   added

 Combine first three ingredients in a medium pot.  Stir in last two ingredients.  Cook the mixture, stirring constantly over low heat until it's like very thick mashed potatoes.  Remove from heat; stir in 1 tablespoon vanilla or other extract.  Knead until smooth.  Have fun!  

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 395614 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



  Mix: 3/4-1 c. applesauce
1 (4.12 oz.) bottle ground cinnamon

 Form a stiff dough.  Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut with cookie cutters.  Make hole for a pretty ribbon.  Carefully put on rack to dry.  Let air dry several days, turning occasionally.  Makes 12 sweet smelling Christmas ornaments to hang on your tree.  

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 395615 -- TAYLOR  AND  CORY'S  FABULOUS  FUN  DOUGH



 2 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. water 
Assorted food coloring

 Add oil to water.  Add food coloring until desired color is reached; set aside.  In large bowl mix dry ingredients.  Add water mixture to flour mixture slowly while mixing until a good doughy consistency is reached.  You may not need all the water or you may need a little more.  Put dough in a skillet over low heat and turn and knead it until stickiness is gone.  Store in air tight bag to stay soft.  Do not eat.  

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 395616 -- CLASSROOM  PASTE



 1 c. flour, non self-rising
1 c. sugar
1 c. cold water
4 c. boiling water
1 tbsp. powdered alum
1/2 tsp. oil of wintergreen (optional)

 1.  Mix flour and sugar.  Slowly stir in cold water to form a paste.  2.  Slowly add boiling water, stirring vigorously to prevent lumps.  3.  Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly until thick and clear.  4.  Remove from heat and add the alum.  Stir until well mixed.  5.  Add oil of wintergreen, if paste is not to be used immediately.  Makes 1 1/2 quarts.  Can be thinned with hot water if it gets too thick to spread.  

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 395617 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1/2 c. cornstarch
3/4 c. cold water
1/4 c. cold water
2 c. boiling water
1 env. unflavored gelatin
Sm. screwtop jars
Food coloring or poster paint

 1.  Mix cornstarch with 3/4 cup of water to a smooth paste in saucepan.  2.  Soak gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water.  Set aside until ready to use.  3.  Pour boiling water slowly into the cornstarch mixture, stirring as you pour.  4.  Cook over medium heat until mixture boils and is clear.  5.  Remove from the heat.  Stir in the gelatin.  6.  Cool and divide into different jars for various colors.  7.  Stir food coloring or poster paint in each jar until well blended.  This paint can be used on wet or dry paper.  Store in the refrigerator; will last a few days  

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 395618 -- LONG  LASTING  FINGER  PAINT



 1/4 c. laundry starch
1/4 c. cold water
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1/4 c. Ivory Snow powder soap
1/2 + boric acid solution
4 sm. screw top jars, sm. baby food
   jars are good
2 tbsp. talcum powder, unscented
1 tbsp. poster paint to each drop of
   base OR
3/4 tbsp. powdered tempera OR Several
   drops of food coloring

 1.  Mix starch with the cold water to make a smooth paste.    2.  Add boiling water, stirring vigorously to prevent lumps.  3.  Cook over low heat until clear and thick, stirring constantly.  4.  Remove from the stove and add the talcum powder.  Stir until blended.  5.  Add the soap powder and boric acid solution.  Mix until thoroughly blended.  6.  Pour into four 1/2 cup screw top jars.  7.  Add coloring to each jar.  Allow to cool.  Makes 2 cups.  Can be stored a long time if the lids remain tight.    

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 395619 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. cinnamon
3/4 c. applesauce
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
2 tbsp. white glue

 Dry overnight in a gas oven with just the pilot light heat.  

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 395620 -- SCENTED  CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 4 oz. can (approx. 1 c.) cinnamon
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. applesauce
2 tbsp. white glue

 May need more glue and a lot more applesauce.  In medium bowl, combine cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.  Add applesauce and glue; stir to combine. Work mixture with hands 2 to 3 minutes or until dough is smooth and ingredients are thoroughly mixed.  Divide into 4 portions.  Roll out each dough portion to 1/4" thickness.  Cut dough with cookie cutters of different shapes.  Using straw make a small hole in top of ornament.  Place on a wire rack and allow to dry at room temperature for several days. Thread ribbon through hole in ornament.  DO NOT HEAT!!  About 32 (2") ornaments.  For more uniform drying, turn once a day.   

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 395621 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. cinnamon
4 tbsp. Elmer's glue
1 c. water

 Mix, shape or roll out and cut with cookie cutters.  Dry naturally.  

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 395622 -- HALLOWEEN  MAKEUP



 Cornstarch
Flour
Karo light corn syrup
Liquid or paste food colors (paste
   makes more intense colors)
Facial tissues
Cotton balls or batting and Puffed
   Wheat cereal for special effects
Sm. mixing bowl
4 paper cups
Cotton swabs or sm. brush

 In bowl, mix 3 tablespoons cornstarch and 1 tablespoon flour.  Gradually stir in 3/4 cup Karo corn syrup and 1/4 cup water until smooth.  This amount will make up 4 children's faces.  Divide mixture between 4 paper cups.  Color 3 batches with food colors of your choice (1/2 teaspoon liquid or 1/4 teaspoon paste for each batch).  Leave 1 batch untinted.  For additional colors, prepare more makeup.  Separate tissues into single layers; tear lengthwise into 2-inch wide strips.  Using swabs or brush, paint generous coat of untinted mixture on forehead; place strip of tissue over area; pat firmly with fingertips.  Brush on more of same mixture to cover any dry spots on tissue.  Continue painting rest of face, one area at a time, and covering it with tissue.  Don't paint eyelids or around eyes.  Let dry about 15 minutes; time depends on temperature and humidity.  Stir colored batches before using.  Paint on 1 color at a time as desired.  Let dry slightly before using another color if you want them to blend, or let dry completely if you don't.  To speed process, use hair dryer on air setting. --SPECIAL EFFECTS:--

 For deeper, smoother, candy-color effect, use several coats of same color (allow to dry slightly between coats).  TO BUILD UP EYEBROWS, nose or chin (or for beard) apple cotton to damp, untinted mixture.  Paint with more of the same.  Cover with tissue and paint desired color.  FOR GHOULISH EFFECT, dust made-up face with flour.  FOR WARTS, stick on Puffed Wheat cereal with untinted mixture, then coat with layers of mixture-soaked tissue.  Paint desired color.  TO REMOVE MAKEUP, wet face, then gently peel tissue away.  Wash face with warm water.  

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 395623 -- HOBBY  CRAFT  PASTE



 3/4 c. water
1 tsp. white vinegar
3/4 c. water
2 tbsp. light Karo syrup
1/2 c. Argo starch
1/4 tsp. oil of wintergreen

 Combine 3/4 cup water, corn syrup and vinegar in a medium saucepan; bring to a full boil.  Stir cornstarch into 3/4 cup water until smooth.  Remove boiling mixture from heat.  Slowly pour in cornstarch-water mixture, stirring constantly until smooth.  If lumps form, smooth them out with back of spoon against side of saucepan.  Stir in oil of wintergreen.  May be used immediately but will set to paste consistency in 24 hours.  Store in covered jar.  Keeps 2 months.  Makes about 2 1/2 cups.  

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 395624 -- FLOUR  PASTE



  Mix together 1/4 cup flour and cold water, enough to make creamy mixture.  Boil over slow fire for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, cool.  Add cold water to thin, if necessary.  Add few drops of oil of peppermint or oil of wintergreen.  

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 395625 -- CO-OP  PASTE



 1 c. sugar
1 tbsp. powdered alum
1 c. flour
1 qt. water
Oil of cloves

 Mix and cook in double boiler until thick.  Remove from heat and add 30 drops of oil of cloves.  Fills juice container about 3/4 full.  Needs no refrigeration.  

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 395626 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 1 c. of flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tbsp. of oil
1 c. of water
Food coloring

 Mix all together.  Use the little honey bear bottles to squirt the paint out with.  

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 395627 -- HOW  TO  MAKE  "PERFECT  PLAY-DOUGH"



  1.  Mix together: 2 c. flour
1 c. salt
4 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tbsp. oil
2 c. water
Food coloring

 2.  Cook over medium heat, stirring all the time.  3.  Knead on floured surface.  4.  Play with it.  

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 395628 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 11 tbsp. cinnamon
7 tbsp. warm applesauce
1 plastic straw

 Mix cinnamon with applesauce to dough like consistency.  Roll on wooden surface to about 1/4 inch thickness - cut cookie cutter.  Use a plastic straw to pierce a hole at the top of each ornament.  Bake at 140 degrees for 5 hours with stove door partially open or air dry 3-4 days - TURNING DAILY.  Tie ribbon hanger through each ornament.  

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 395629 -- MODELING  DOUGH



 1 c. flour
1 c. water
1 tbsp. oil
1/2 c. salt
1 tsp. cream of tartar
Food coloring

 Mix ingredients in a pan.  Cook over medium heat until mixture pulls away from sides of pan and becomes doughy in consistency.  Knead until cool.  Add food coloring while kneading.  Can be kept for 3 months without refrigeration.  Laura Casterlin Blauvert, 4 

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 395630 -- FINGERPAINTS  (NO. 1)



 3 tbsp. sugar
2 c. cold water
1/2 c. cornstarch
Few drops food color in the water

 Mix all ingredients together, heat, stirring constantly until thickened.  May be done in the microwave, stopping every minute to stir.  Store in the refrigerator in airtight containers.  

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 395631 -- FIRST  FINGERPAINTS



  Add a few drops of food color to reconstituted baby cereal.  

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 395632 -- FINGERPAINTS  (NO. 2)



 2 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
Few drops food coloring
2 1/2 c. cold water
2 c. boiling water

 Mix together until smooth, flour, salt and cold water.  Gradually add to boiling water, stirring until smooth and thick.  Divide into smaller portions and add food color to tint desired shades.  Stir well after adding color so it is evenly distributed.  

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 395633 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. ground cinnamon
4 tbsp. white glue
3/4 c. water

 Mix together and chill for 2 hours.  Knead on a board covered with cinnamon.  Roll out 1/4 inch thick and cut into shapes with a cookie cutter or freehand.  Use a straw to cut holes for hanging.  Place on waxed paper tray.  Dry for several days, turning often.  These can be painted or left plain.  

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 395634 -- FUN  THINGS



 1/2 c. sesame seeds
1 c. sliced almonds
2 pkg. ramen noodles (don't use
   seasoning packet)
1/2 c. butter or margarine

 Crush noodles well (a couple gentle hits with a rolling pin works for me) before opening.  Melt butter in a skillet.  Add remaining ingredients above and brown.  Drain on paper towel.  Use on spinach, tossed, tuna, turkey or marinated chicken salads. Great on top of soups.  Add a little soy sauce when browning and sprinkle on your stir fry and Chinese recipes.  Don't forget your steamed vegetables.  Especially green beans, broccoli or carrots.  

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 395635 -- SALT  DOUGH



 1 c. salt
4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. water

 Add flour to salt-water mixture.  Knead for 10 minutes.  Roll out and cut, or make into shapes, then bake in slow oven.  Can make Christmas tree decorations, napkin rings, etc.  Varnish or paint for added touch.  

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 395636 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



  Mix 3/4 to 1 cup applesauce with one 4.12 oz. bottle of ground cinnamon to form a stiff dough.  Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut with cookie cutters.  Make hole with straw for ribbon.  Carefully put on rack to dry.  Let air dry several days, turning occasionally.  Makes 12 sweet smelling ornaments.  

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 395637 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 3/4 to 1 c. applesauce
1 (4.12 oz.) bottle cinnamon

 Mix applesauce and cinnamon to form a stiff dough.  Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut with cookie cutters.  Make hole for ribbon.  Carefully put on rack to dry.  Let air dry for several days, turning occasionally.  Makes 12 sweet smelling ornaments.  No baking and simple for kids!  

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 395638 -- DOUGH-NUTS



 3 1/2 c. sifted flour
4 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. shortening
1/2 tsp. mace (opt.)
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 c. milk
1/2 c. sifted flour

 Sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg.  Work shortening in with spoon in medium bowl until creamy.  Add sugar gradually, while continuing to work until light.  Add eggs; beat well with spoon. add flour.  Mix alternately with milk.  Blend well with spoon after each addition.  Add enough or half cup flour to make a soft, easy handling dough.  Chill one hour or longer.  Roll dough on floured board to 1/2" thickness.  Cut out with doughnut cutter.  Form trimmings of dough into a ball, roll and cut.  Fry in 1 12/" grease or salad oil 370 degrees on deep fat thermometer or until cube of day old bread browns in 60 seconds.  Fry as many as easily float.  As soon as doughnuts rise to surface, turn with a long handled fork.  Do not pierce.  Turn often until golden and done.  Remove with fork; hold over fat a second; drain on brown paper.  

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 395639 -- FINGER  PAINT



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring

 Mix sugar, cornstarch then add water.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until well blended.  Divide into 4 or 5 portions and add food coloring plus pinch of detergent.  The latter helps in cleaning up.  

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 395640 -- HOME  MADE  "SILLY  PUTTY"



  Mix well: 2 parts Elmers white glue (not school
   glue)
1 part Sta-Flo liquid starch

 It needs to dry a bit before it is "workable".  It may be necessary to add a touch more glue or starch.  You will have to experiment.  May not work well on a humid day.  Store in airtight container.  

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 395641 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 Elmer's Glue All
Liquid starch

 Use 2 parts glue to one part liquid starch.  Pour starch into glue, a little at a time and mix.  Add more starch, if needed, so mixture is not sticky.  Cover and refrigerate overnight.  

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 395642 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 3/4-1 c. applesauce
1 (4.12 oz.) bottle ground cinnamon

 Mix together to form a stiff dough.  Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut with cookie cutters.  Make hole for ribbon using a straw.  Carefully put on rack to dry.  Let air dry several days turning occasionally.  Makes 12.  

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 395643 -- SALT  DOUGH



  Combine 1 cup of table salt, 1/2 cup of cornstarch, and 3/4 cup of water.  Heat the mixture in the top of a double boiler over boiling water, stirring constantly.  In about 2 to 3 minutes the mixture thickens and reaches the consistency of unbaked bread dough.  Remove from the heat and allow it to cool; then knead for several minutes.  Store in an airtight plastic bag.  This dough can be used to depict formations.  You can put it on any flat surface, such as paper, and it will harden as it dries.  My son used it in school when they were studying the land formations of the United States.   

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 395644 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1/2 c. regular starch, dissolved in a
   little cold water (do not use liquid or instant)
1/2 c. mild soap flakes
1/4 c. talcum powder (for
   preservative and scent)
1 qt. boiling water

 To 1 quart boiling water, add all other ingredients; stir until well mixed.  Pour into jars and color with poster paint or vegetable coloring.  Use on wet shelf paper.  

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 395645 -- DOUGH  BOY



 1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. oil
1 tbsp. sugar
1 pkg. yeast
1 1/2 c. water

 Mix and roll into a ball.  Let it rise for 45 minutes.  Roll bread 1/8 inch thick - 2 1/2 inches wide.  5 cups oil in pan.  When oil is hot stretch dough and add to oil for 1 minute.  Put in bag of sugar and shake.  

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 395646 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 10 tbsp. applesauce
5 oz. cinnamon

 Warm applesauce and mix with cinnamon.  Roll out to 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.  Cut out with cookie cutter.  Use toothpick to make holes to hang ornament.  Let ornaments dry on a screen for 7 days.  

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 395647 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 3/4 to 1 c. applesauce
4.12 oz. bottle of ground cinnamon

 Mix applesauce and cinnamon to make stiff dough.  Roll to 1/4 inch on cinnamon to prevent sticking.  Cut shapes with cookie cutters.  Make hole for hanging and place on cookie tray to dry for several days.  Turn occasionally.  

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 395648 -- PLAY-DOUGH



 1 c. flour
1 c. water
1/2 c. salt
1 tbsp. salad oil
2 tsp. cream of tartar
Food coloring

 Combine flour, salt and cream of tartar.  Stir in water, oil and food coloring.  Cook 3 minutes over medium heat.  Knead on waxed paper.  Cool.  Store in plastic bag.  

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 395649 -- SALT  DOUGH



 2 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 c. water

 Bake at 250 degrees until dry.  Have a great time playing with the salt dough.  

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 395650 -- SQUISHY  FOOD  PAINTING  (WITHOUT  MESS)



 Small or large zip lock bags
Ketchup
Mustard

 Put a few tablespoons of ketchup inside a zip lock bag.  Gently squeeze out the air before sealing.  Lay the bag flat and smooth the ketchup until it is spread evenly.  Have your child draw over the bag with his or her fingers.  A drawing will emerge.  Erase drawing by smoothing over the bag with palm of hand.  Do a mustard bag the same way or mix the ketchup and the mustard together in one bag.  

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 395651 -- SALT  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. salt
2 c. flour
1 c. water

 Blend together the salt and flour.  Slowly add the water, blending as you go.  Knead for 7 to 10 minutes.  Roll dough 1/4" thick.  Cut with cookie cutters into desired shapes.  Attach any separate piece with a small amount of water.  Make a hole at the top of each ornament so a string may be inserted after baking to hang it up by.  Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes or until hard.  When cool, these may be painted or varnished to last more than one Christmas.  

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 395652 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1/3 c. cornstarch
3 tbsp. sugar
2 c. cold water
Food color

 Mix cornstarch, sugar and water in a 1 quart saucepan.  Cook and stir over medium heat about 5 minutes or until thickened; remove from heat.  Divide the mixture into separate cups or containers.  Tint mixture in each container with a different food color.  Stir several times until cool.  Store in an air tight container.  (The paint works best if you use it the same day you make it.)  

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 395653 -- PLAY-DOUGH



 1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
2 tsp. food coloring

 Mix flour, salt and cream of tartar in medium pot.  Add water and food coloring.  Cook over medium heat and stir about 3 to 5 minutes.  It will look like a globby mess.  Store in an air tight container.  

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 395654 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 Elmer's glue
Liquid starch
Food coloring

 Mix equal parts of Elmer's glue and liquid starch.  Food coloring can be added for color.  Store in airtight container.  

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 395655 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 6 tbsp. applesauce
9 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
Extra cinnamon for rolling out dough

 Mix applesauce, cinnamon and cloves.  Stir until blended.  Knead with fingers until it feels like clay.  Sprinkle cinnamon on pastry board and rolling pin.  Roll dough to about 1/8 inch thickness.  Use cookie cutters or cut around patterns using a small knife.  Use a pointed tool to draw any eyes, nose or other decorative designs.  Make holes for hanging.  Place on cookie sheet in 120 degree oven for one and one half hours.  Turn off oven and leave ornaments in warm oven for 5-6 hours.  Can leave overnight.  Decorate with ribbon and dried flowers or leave plain.  Seal in ziplock bags or other sealed container.  Note:  This can be used for Christmas, Easter, Valentine or Mother's Day gifts.  Nice smell in lingerie drawers as well as on Christmas tree or kitchen ornaments.  

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 395656 -- FLOUR/SALT  DOUGH



 1 1/4 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1/2 c. water

 Make an inedible modeling dough by combining flour and salt.  Slowly mix in water.  When the dough is soft like modeling clay, it is ready to use.  You may prepare the dough ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator in an airtight bag.  Older children can do the measuring and mixing by themselves, but younger children should be given the dough ready made or they can help you pour and mix.  The clay can be molded to make a variety of objects.  Add a drop of water to make the pieces stick together or if the clay gets too dry while working.  It can be air dried until hard and then painted with tempera paint.  The product can then be glazed with clear shellac. For permanence, the dough can be put on a cookie sheet in the oven and baked at 350 degrees until firm.  

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 395657 -- FACE  PAINT



 1 tbsp. solid shortening
1 tsp. flour
Food coloring

 In one section of a muffin tin, mix together shortening, flour and 1 drop of food coloring.  Repeat step 1 with several colors in other sections of muffin tin.  Use fingers to paint face.  Few things delight kids like face painting.  On a rainy day inside, try painting them up and then turning on a tape of well-known children's songs that they can perform to.  You'll find that face paint seems to encourage kids to ham it up and really express themselves!   

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 395658 -- DOUGH  ART



 4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. water
1 c. salt
Cookie sheet & large bowl

 In bowl mix ingredients well using fingers.  Shape dough in all sorts of ways to create fascinating sculptures.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Bake on cookie sheet for at least 1 hour.  Thick pieces may take longer.  Great for making Christmas ornaments.  

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 395659 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. cinnamon
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
2 tbsp. white glue
3/4 c. applesauce

 Mix cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.  Add glue and applesauce.  Mix 2-3 minutes. Divide into 4 parts.  Roll 1/4 inch thick.  Cut with any shape cutter and make hole in top with straw for hanging.  Dry 1-2 days turning occasionally.  

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 395660 -- BARN  PAINT



 4 lb. skim milk
8 oz. lime
6 oz. linseed oil
1 1/2 lb. iron oxide
2 oz. turpentine

 Mix well.   

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 395661 -- GLOPPY  PAINT



 1 c. powdered tempera
2 tbsp. wall paper paste
1/4 - 1/2 c. liquid starch

 Mix until thick enough to spread like frosting.  Use popsicle stick to spread on cardboard.  

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 395662 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 1  lg. bottle (4.12 oz.) ground
   cinnamon (about 1 c.)
3/4 c. applesauce

 Combine cinnamon and applesauce to form stiff dough, adding additional applesauce if necessary.  Roll out dough to 1/4" thickness.  Cut with cookie cutters.  Make hole for ribbon.  Carefully place on wire rack to dry.  Let air dry several days, turning over occasionally.  Makes 12 sweet smelling ornaments.  

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 395663 -- SUPER  PUTTY



 1/4 c. Elmer's Glue
1/4 c. liquid starch

 Pour glue into bowl.  Slowly add liquid starch.  Knead with fingers to desired consistency.  If watery, add more glue.  Store in covered container (not a baggie).  

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 395664 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. applesauce
1 tbsp. nutmeg
1 tbsp. allspice
3/4 c. cinnamon
2 tbsp. ground cloves

 Mix all ingredients together.  Pat dough flat.  Cut out into desired shapes.  Poke hole at top with pencil (for hanging up later).  Let air dry - couple days.  Do Not Eat!  

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 395665 -- DISAPPEARING  PAINT



 1/8 tsp. Mrs. Stewart's liquid bluing
2 c. water

 Mix together and let the kids paint the patio.  It disappears!  (Bluing can be found at the grocery store in the laundry products aisle.)  

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 395666 -- SCENTED  CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS  (INEDIBLE)



 4 oz. can (approx. 1 c.) cinnamon
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. applesauce
2 tbsp. white glue

 In medium bowl, combine cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.  Add applesauce and glue; stir to combine.  Work mixture with hands 2 or 3 minutes or until dough is smooth and ingredients are thoroughly mixed.  Divide into 4 portions. Roll out each dough portion to 1/4-inch thickness.  Cut dough with cookie cutters of desired shapes.  Using straw or toothpick, make a small hole in top of ornament.  Place cutouts on wire racks and allow to dry at room temperature for several days.  Thread ribbon through hole in ornament.  DO NOT EAT.  About 32 (2-inch) ornaments.   

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 395667 -- GREASE  PAINT  FOR  MAKE  UP



 2 tsp. white shortening
5 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. white flour
Glycerin
Food color
2 1/2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa (for
   brown make up)

 Using spatula, blend first 3 ingredients on a plate, for a smooth paste.  Add 3 to 4 drops of glycerin to make creamy (enough to do one child's face).  When putting on, stroke in one direction over face.  To remove: use shortening, cold cream or baby oil.  

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 395668 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 3/4 c. cinnamon
1 tbsp. ground nutmeg
2 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. ground allspice
1 c. applesauce

 Mix spices; add applesauce.  On wax paper, roll dough about 1/4 inch thick.  Cut shapes with cookie cutters (small shapes are easier to handle).  With spatula, lift shapes to cookie sheets.  Make a hole in the top of each shape with a toothpick so ribbon or string for hanging can be strung later.  Let these ornaments air dry for 4 to 5 days, turning each day.  Don't throw broken ones away, use them in your stove top potpourris.  Ornaments last a long time.  

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 395669 -- EASY  TO  MAKE  FINGER  PAINTS



 1/2 c. cornstarch
3/4 c. cold water
2 c. hot water
2 tsp. boric acid
Food coloring or tempera paints
Several screw top jars (baby food
   jars are excellent)

 Mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water to make a smooth paste.  Add hot water, stirring vigorously to prevent lumps.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to boil.  Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup cold water and boric acid.  Stir until thoroughly mixed.  Divide into jars and add coloring agent, mixing thoroughly.  To extend life of paint, add 1 tablespoon glycerine to mixture to retard drying process.  Large paper bags work well for painting on.  Have fun.   

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 395670 -- GIANT  CHALK  (FOR  SIDEWALK  DRAWING)



 Plaster of Paris
Bathroom tissue rolls
Powdered tempera paint

 Mix plaster according to directions.  Add color of paint desired to plaster.  Stand paper rolls on foil lined cookie sheets.  Pour mixture into rolls.  Stir gently to remove bubbles.  Let dry.  Peel off paper.  

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 395671 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 12 oz. box of cold water starch
12 oz. box of soap flakes

 Mix together slowly add 2 cups of cold water.  Beat to consistency of whipped potatoes.  Add powdered tempera paint and store in small jars.  

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 395672 -- FUNNY  FACES



 1 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses
2 c. flour
1 tsp. ground ginger
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
Raisins
Maraschino cherries
Slivered almonds
Additional sugar

  Cream shortening and sugar.  Beat in egg and molasses.  Sift together dry ingredients.  Mix dry ingredients into creamed mixture.  Roll dough into walnut sized balls and roll in granulated sugar.  Place on ungreased cookie sheet and press down gently with fingers to make flattened cookie.  Make a face on each with raisins for eyes, almond sliver for a nose and a slice of cherry for a mouth.  Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. 

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 395673 -- ALMOND  PASTE



 1 c. whole blanched almonds or 1 1/3
   c. slivered almonds
1 1/3 c. sifted powdered sugar
2 tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. almond extract (optional)

  Place almonds in a single layer on cookie sheet.  Bake at 300 degrees for 10 minutes.  Do not brown.  Cool 5 minutes.  Place almonds in food processor bowl using steel blade, process for 1 minute until almonds are ground.  Add sugar, water, and extract (if stronger almond flavor is desired).  Process 15 seconds until a ball is formed.  Use immediately or wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate.  Can be frozen.

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 395674 -- RICH  KIPOLECH  DOUGH



 3 c. flour
4 egg yolks
1 oz. yeast dissolved in 1/2 c. warm
   water
3 c. flour sift into mixing bowl

 Add yolks dissolved yeast, sugar and little salt.  Mix for 2 minutes.  Add the remaining 3 cups sifted flour and 1 pound margarine.  Knead well for best result.  Refrigerate overnight.  Nut or Cocoa Filling.  

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 395675 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 3/4 to 1 c. applesauce
1 (4.12 oz.) bottle ground cinnamon

  Mix applesauce and cinnamon to form a stiff dough.  Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut with cookie cutters.  With a straw make hole for ribbon.  Carefully put on rack to dry.  Let air dry several days, turning occasionally.  If desired, decorate with glittery puff paints. Makes 12 sweet smelling ornaments.  No baking and simple for kids. 

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 395676 -- FINGER  PAINT



 Liquid starch

  Add tempera paint and use.  (Can use detergent with tempera paint.) 

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 395677 -- NURSERY  SCHOOL  FAVORITE  RECIPE  PLAY-DOUGH



 2 c. water (add food coloring)
2 c. flour
1 c. salt
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tbsp. alum (a pickling spice)

  Cook in well-vented area until resembles mashed potatoes.  Stir bottom frequently.  Knead.  Store in bread bags.  Completely non-toxic (unlike commercial variety).  Okay for toddlers.  Stores 1 year.  Will not crumble.  Cleans off clothes/furniture with water. 

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 395678 -- DOUGH  ART



 1/4 c. flour
1/4 c. cornstarch
1/4 c. tacky glue
Few drops of Ceramcoat paint
   (acrylic) or country colors of
   desired paint

  Mix with spoon, then knead for 5 to 8 minutes until dough becomes clay-like. Separate into 3 separate balls.  Mix 4 to 5 drops of paint until dough becomes desired color.  Shape into rose or flower and allow to air dry overnight.  No baking required.  This dough is perfect for jewelry.  May also be painted.  Poke holes with toothpick or may drill with electric drill and tiny bit.

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 395679 -- SCENTED  CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. applesauce
2 tbsp. tacky glue

  Combine spices.  Add applesauce and glue.  Knead until smooth.  Divide into 4 portions.  Roll to 1/4 inch thick and cut with cookie cutters. Use a toothpick to place a small hole in top of ornament.  Place on plastic wrap on tray and allow to dry at room temperature for several days.  Thread ribbon through hole and decorate as desired. 

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 395680 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 1 env. unflavored gelatin
Cold water
1/2 c. cornstarch
4 tbsp. dishwashing liquid
1 set food coloring

 Stir gelatin into 1/3 cup cold water; set aside.  Measure cornstarch into a saucepan and stir in 2 1/2 cups cold water until dissolved.  Bring to simmer and stir continuously until fully thickened.  Remove from heat and blend in gelatin mixture and dishwashing liquid.  Let cool a bit, then put into jars.  Into each jar, stir in a different food coloring.  Color should be very deep.  Dampen paper before painting.  

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 395681 -- DOUGH  ORNAMENTS



 4 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 1/2 c. water

  NEED: Ornament hangers, acrylic paints, brushes (#3 or smaller), clear polyurethane (available in small cans at hardware stores).  Mix flour, salt, and water together well.  Refrigerate for 1 hour. Dough is now ready to mold.  Cut shapes out of rolled dough or intertwine strips to make wreaths.  Insert an ornament into each shape.  Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until golden brown and solid. Remove from pan and place on rack to cool.  Paint desired colors. When dry, coat entire piece with polyurethane.  This seals the ornament and prevents it from deteriorating so that it will last for years to come. 

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 395682 -- CREAM  PUFF  DOUGH



 2 eggs, unbeaten
1/4 c. margarine
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 c. unsifted flour
1/2 c. cold water

  Combine margarine, salt and 1/2 cup water; boil.  Beat in flour with wooden spoon, do not beat over flame.  Return to low heat until mixture forms a ball and leaves the side of pan.  Cool.  Add unbeaten eggs, room temperature, one at a time, beating until smooth and satiny.  Drop by heaping tablespoons 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet.  Be sure oven has been preheated to 450 degrees.  Bake 10 minutes, then lower to 400 degrees about 10 minutes until lightly brown.  If beads of moisture appear on puffs after they are baked, they are moist inside and will not puff.  Beating is important - it develops the gluten in the flour and gives puffs a glossy look.  Fill with custard, pudding, creamed chicken.  You can be creative for holidays.  Do not fill puffs until cold and ready to serve - as they will be soggy. 

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 395683 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1 env. unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. water
1/2 c. cornstarch
3 tbsp. sugar
2 c. water

  Soak gelatin in the 1/4 cup water.  Combine cornstarch and sugar.  Then gradually add 2 cups water.  Cook slowly over low heat, stirring constantly about 5 minutes.  Remove from heat and add gelatin mixture.  Divide into containers and add a drop or two of liquid dish detergent.  Then stir in food coloring.

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 395684 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 2 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. cold water
2 c. boiling water

  Stir until smooth.  Gradually add this mixture to 2 cups boiling water, boil until smooth and thick.  Add food coloring.  Mix until smooth. 

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 395685 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 White glue
Liquid starch

  Use equal parts of white glue and liquid starch.  Mix and knead to desired consistency. 

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 395686 -- ALMOND  PASTE



 2 c. unskinned almonds
1/2 c. sugar or to taste
2-3 tbsp. butter
1/4 tsp. pure almond extract

 Pulverize almonds in a food processor.  Add sugar, butter and extract.  Keep mixing until smooth and well combined.  Keep stored in freezer for up to 2 months.  Makes about 2 cups.  

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 395687 -- GREASE  PAINT  MAKE - UP



 --WHITE FORMULA:--

2 tsp. white shortening
5 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. white flour
Glycerin
Food coloring

--BROWN FORMULA:--

1 tsp. white shortening
2 1/2 tsp. unsugared cocoa

 There are 2 basic formulas.  Use a white under eye make up stick for good overall coverage.  Use rubber spatula, blend first 3 ingredients on a white paper plate to form a smooth paste.  Add 3 or 4 drops of glycerin for a creamy consistency.  The yield should be enough for a childs face.  Using fingers stroke in one direction, spreading over face.    Mix brown formula as for white formula.  Removes easily with cold cream or baby oil.  

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 395688 -- SQUEEZE  BOTTLE  PAINT



 1 tbsp. powdered tempra paint
1 c. liquid starch

  Mix starch and paint together.  Fill squeeze bottle half full and have fun!

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 395689 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1/2 c. Argo starch
1 qt. boiling water
1/2 c. Ivory flakes
1/4 c. talcum powder
Poster paint or food coloring
Glazed shelf paper

  Soften starch in small amount of water.  Place in saucepan and heat on medium high heat.  Add boiling water and stir constantly until mixture bubbles up.  Remove from heat, cool slightly.  Add Ivory flakes and powder and stir until well mixed.  Divide into portions and add different colorings.  Use glazed shelf paper to paint.  Wet on both sides with a sponge.  Turn glaze side up and smooth out bubbles before spreading on paint.  Variations:  1.  Beat warm water into Lux or Ivory Flakes until the consistency     desired.  Add paint or food coloring.  2.  Add a drop of food coloring to aerosol shaving soap and "paint" on     a cookie sheet.  3.  Mix up instant pudding with water or milk and "paint" on a cookie     sheet.

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 395690 -- SOAP  PAINT



 1 c. powdered detergent
4 tbsp. liquid starch

  Beat detergent and starch with rotary beater until peaks form.  Tempra coloring can be added.  Apply with hands, brushes or sticks.

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 395691 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 1/4 c. white glue (Elmer's)
2 tbsp. liquid starch

  Mix glue and starch together well.  Allow to dry until it's workable. Use on a smooth surface.

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 395692 -- FUN  DOUGH



 1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1/2 c. water
Food coloring
Liquid soap

  Mix flour and salt.  Add water, a few drops of food coloring and a few drops of liquid soap.  Presto - fun dough.  Shape into balls or any design to hang on the Christmas tree. 

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 395693 -- HOMEMADE  FINGER  PAINTS



 1 c. flour
4 tsp. salt
7/8 c. cold water
Food coloring

  Mix ingredients together and store in separate jar for each color you prepare. 

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 395694 -- BUBBLE  SOLUTION



 1/2 gallon water
2/3 c. Dawn dish soap
3 tbsp. glycerin

  Stir lightly.  Leave sit overnight.  Make loops of stiff wire.  Let kids have fun.  Even grown up kids. 

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 395695 -- DOUGH  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1/2 c. water
Food dye
Poster paints
Yarn for hanging

 Mix flour, salt and water together to form a ball.  Divide dough into smaller pieces.  Sprinkle drops of food dye to desired colors.  Mix thoroughly.  Form into different shapes by hand or with cookie cutters.  Make a small hole near the top of ornament for hanging.  Bake 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until hard.  If desired, color with poster paints after ornaments are cool.  Thread yarn through hole to hang.  

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 395696 -- DOUGH  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1/2 c. water
Food dye
Poster paints
Yarn for hanging

 Mix flour, salt and water together to form a ball.  Divide dough into smaller pieces.  Sprinkle drops of food dye to desired colors.  Mix thoroughly.  Form into different shapes by hand or with cookie cutters.  Make a small hole near the top of ornament for hanging.  Bake 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until hard.  If desired, color with poster paints after ornaments are cool.  Thread yarn through hole to hang.  

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 395697 -- COCONUT  PASTELS



 1 (3 oz.) soft cream cheese
2 1/2 c. sifted confectioners' sugar
1/4 tsp. vanilla
Dash of salt
Food color (your choice color)
1/3 to 1/2 c. coconut (pecans can be
   substituted)

  Mix all ingredients together.  Let set in refrigerator 2 to 3 hours. Roll into small balls.  Place on wax paper and press down slightly. Place in refrigerator until serving time. 

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 395698 -- ALMOND  PASTE



 1/2 c. ground walnuts
1 c. white bread crumbs
1 c. egg, beaten
2 tbsp. melted margarine
1/2 c. granulated sugar
4 tbsp. almond extract

 

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 395699 -- CINNAMON  DOUGH  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. ground cinnamon
3/4 - 1 c. water
4 tbsp. white glue

  Mix into thick dough.  Roll as for cookies.  Cut into desired shapes,. making small hole at the top for hanging.  Allow to dry completely. Thread ribbon through hole and hang. 

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 395700 -- LIBRARY  PASTE



   Mix in a saucepan: 1 c. sugar 1 tsp. alum 4 c. water   Cook until clear and thick.  Add 30 drops of oil of cloves or wintergreen (etc.) and store covered. 

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 395701 -- PASTE



   Combine 1 cup flour and 1/2 cup water.  Shake in a jar with a lid until mixture is creamy.COOKED (keeps better):

 Add 1/2 cup flour to 1 cup boiling water.  Stir over low heat until mixture is thick and shiny.  Store in covered container. 

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 395702 -- SILLY  PUTTY



   Mix well: 1 part Sta-Flo liquid starch   It needs to dry a bit before it is workable.  It may be necessary to add a touch more glue or starch.  You will have to experiment.  It might not work well on a humid day.  Store in an airtight container. 

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 395703 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 1/2 c. dry laundry starch
1/4 c. cold water
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. soap flakes
1 tsp. glycerine
Food coloring

  Mix starch and cold water in a saucepan.  Pour in the boiling water and cook over low heat until shiny.  Remove from the heat and add soap and glycerine.  Divide into portions and add different food coloring.  Variation:  Just beat warm water into Lux or Ivory Flakes until consistency desired and add food coloring. 

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 395704 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. ground cinnamon
3/4 to 1 c. water
4 tbsp. white glue

 Stir together all ingredients.  The dough should be as thick as cookie dough.  Refrigerate dough for 2 hours.  Knead on cinnamon lined surface.  Then roll 1/4 inch out with rolling pin and cut with favorite cookie cutter.  To dry shapes, place on waxed paper at room temperature turning them 2 times a day for four days.  Before dry use a straw to poke a hole in the ornament.  Once dry use a ribbon to hang.  

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 395705 -- HOMEMADE  FINGER  PAINT



   Dissolve 1/2 cup cornstarch with just enough cold water to dissolve.  Slowly add 4 cups of boiling water while whipping with wire whisk until smooth.  Boil for 2 minutes.  Divide into containers and add food coloring.  Dry coloring works best. 

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 395706 -- SIDE  DISH  MADE  WITH  FILO  DOUGH



 6 eggs
1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 carton (32 oz.) lg.-curd cottage
   cheese
1 c. sour cream
1 lb. filo dough, thawed
1 c. melted butter

 Beat eggs, then add flour and salt, mixing well.  Add cottage cheese and sour cream and beat again.  Heat oven to 325 degrees.  Place 2 sheets of filo dough in a well buttered 13x9 inch rectangular baking dish.  Brush 2 tablespoons butter over dough.  Spread about 6 tablespoons cheese mixture over dough.  Repeat with 2 layers of dough and 6 tablespoons of cheese mixture.  Brush each layer of dough with butter.  Continue layering in these quantities until only 2 sheets of dough remain and all cheese is used up.  Add last 2 sheets of dough and drizzle any remaining butter over it.  Bake until top is golden, about 1 hour.  Cake will rise, but once removed from oven will sink to normal height.  To serve, cut in squares.  Serve warm as a side dish to meat or brunch dish.  Serves 12.  

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 395707 -- BUBBLE  BLOWING  SOLUTION



 1/4 c. liquid detergent
2 1/2 tsp. sugar
9 tbsp. cooking oil
Few drops food coloring
1 3/4 qt. water

  Mix detergent, sugar, oil and food coloring.  Add water.  Shake until sugar is dissolved.  Use bubble pipes, straws or wire circles to make bubbles.

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 395708 -- SALT  DOUGH  ORNAMENTS



 1/2 c. salt
3/4 c. hot water
1 1/2 - 2 c. flour

  Heat glass bowl with hot water then dry out.  Add salt, hot water and stir until water is warm.  Add flour 1/2 cup at a time until dough is moist, not sticky.  Roll and cut out.  Bake 8 hours or overnight at 200 degrees.  Paint with water colors and dip in Varathane Clear Finish Semi-Gloss when paint has dried. 

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 395709 -- SALT  DOUGH  ORNAMENTS



 1/2 c. salt, mix with
3/4 c. warm water

  Add:   Knead, roll out dough on floured board, cut with cookie cutters.  Cut paper clips for hangers.  Insert hangers before baking.  Bake at 325 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.  Paint with acrylics and varnish.  For colored dough, add food coloring to water before mixing.  Keep unused dough in sealed plastic bag.  Will keep in refrigerator for 2 weeks. Not edible. 

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 395710 -- FINGER  PAINT



 2 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. cold water
2 c. hot water
Food coloring

  Mix together and add cold water.  Beat until smooth.  Gradually add hot water.  Boil until clear.  Beat until smooth.  Add food coloring. Store in jars.

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 395711 -- SALT  DOUGH  BEADS  FOR  CHILDREN



 2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1/2 to 3/4 c. water with food
   coloring added
Pam

  Mix dry ingredients.   Add colored water; stir until creamy.  Spray cookie sheet lightly with Pam.  Form 1/2 to 1 inch balls of dough. Place on cookie sheet.  Use a plastic drinking straw to make a hole in the bead.  Bake at 200 degrees for 1 hour.  String beads on yarn for a beautiful necklace.

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 395712 -- SALT  DOUGH  VARIATIONS



   Combine 1/2 cup cornstarch, 2/3 cup water and 1 cup salt for kiddie's play.  Cook 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup salt, 2/3 cup water in double boiler for 10 minutes, stirring.  Cool; knead with food coloring for 10 minutes.  One cup flour, 1/2 cup salt, 2 tablespoons Wesson oil, 2 teaspoons cream of tartar, 1 cup water and coloring should be cooked until it leaves the pan.  Stir it constantly.  Four cups flour, 2 cups salt, 1 cup water, 1 cup cornstarch, 1 tablespoon glycerine or salad oil and coloring should be mixed and stored in an air tight plastic bag. 

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 395713 -- ALL  PURPOSE  PASTE



 1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. flour
2 c. water
1 tbsp. alum

  Cook sugar and water until clear.  Remove from heat and add powdered alum, store in refrigerator.  Add flavor if you want it scented.  Be sure to label! 

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 395714 -- FINGER  PAINT



   One quart boiling water with 3/4 cup laundry starch should be boiled until mixture bubbles.  Be sure to add boiling water to cold starch mixture to avoid lumps.  Remove from stove and add 3/4 cup Lux or Ivory soap flakes.  Stir until dissolved and add coloring while still warm.  Add oil of wintergreen or peppermint as a preservative and store in a screw top jar. 

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 395715 -- BUBBLE  BLOWING  SOLUTION



 1/4 c. liquid detergent
9 tbsp. oil
2 1/2 tbsp. sugar
1 3/4 qts. water

  Mix and shake until sugar is dissolved.  Can add food coloring if you desire. 

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 395716 -- MODELING  DOUGH



   Mix together: 1/2 c. cornstarch 2/3 c. water   Cook and stir constantly until mixture thickens; cool; knead in vegetable coloring. 

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 395717 -- CORNSTARCH  FINGER  PAINT



 1/2 c. cornstarch
1 qt. boiling water
Powdered paint

  Dissolve starch in small amount cold water; gradually add hot water, cook until clear; add 2 tablespoons glycerine and clove oil. 

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 395718 -- FLOUR  FINGER  PAINT



 2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 c. cornstarch

  Make thick paste of ingredients with cold water; pour on enough boiling water to make thick heavy starch, stir constantly until clear. 

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 395719 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 2 parts white glue (Elmer's)
1 part Sta-Flo liquid starch

  Mix well.  It will need to dry a bit before workable.  Store in airtight container.  NOTE:  If you use Elmer's school glue instead of regular white, it doesn't bounce or pick up pictures, but it makes a gooey delight your kids will love. 

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 395720 -- KOOL  AID  MODELING  DOUGH



 1 c. all purpose flour
1/4 c. salt
1 tbsp. cream of tartar
1 env. Kool Aid
     unsweetened soft
     drink mix, any flavor
1 c. water
1 tbsp. vegetable oil

  Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar and soft drink mix in medium saucepan.  Stir in water and oil.  Stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes until mixture forms a ball in the center of the pan.  Remove to floured surface and knead until play dough consistency.  Some Kool Aid flavors will need food coloring. 

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 395721 -- FUNNY  PUTTY



   Mix together: 1 1/2 c. water   Mix together: 1 tsp. Borax   Pour together and add food coloring.  Blend together with hands. 

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 395722 -- FUN  CONES



 1 box cake mix
15 - 20 flat bottom cones

  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Set cones in muffin pan.  Make cake according to directions.  Fill cones 2/3 full with batter.  Bake for 20 minutes.  Frost when cool. 

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 395723 -- NON-EDIBLE  CINNAMON  CRAFT  SHAPES



 3/4 c. cinnamon, ground
1 tbsp. allspice, ground
2 tbsp. cloves, ground
1 tbsp. nutmeg, ground
3/4 c. applesauce

  Work into ball by hand, roll and cut with cookie cutters.  Air dry on cookie sheets for 4 to 5 days.  Use straw to make hole for hanging. 

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 395724 -- BUBBLE  JOY



 1 c. Joy soap
2 c. water
1/4 c. white Karo syrup

 Mix and let stand 3-4 hours or overnight.  Will keep in a covered container for over a week.  Then --RECIPE  FOR  HAPPINESS:--

1 child, idealist, visionary, romantic,
        or the child in you
Some type of bubble maker
Add a pan full of Bubble Joy

 Mix well with summer, sunshine and a soft breeze.  Build castles in the sky and have fun.  

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 395725 -- RAISING  YEAST  DOUGH



   Yeast dough raises best in a place that's 80 to 85 degrees and free of drafts, such as an unheated oven.  Simply place the bowl of dough on 1 rack and a large pan of hot water on the rack underneath.  To see if the dough has risen enough and is ready for shaping, press 2 fingers a half inch into the dough.  If the indentation remains when you remove your fingers, the dough is ready for the next step.

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 395726 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



   These deliciously scented ornaments are perfect for the holidays, whether you use them to hang on your tree, display them on packages, or give them as gifts. They are not costly, take little time, simple enough for the kids to make, and your house will emit a seasonal aroma.EQUIPMENT:
Mixing bowl
Mixing spoon
Rolling pin
Cookie sheet
Cookie Cutters
Scissors
Plastic bags

INGREDIENTS:
3/4 c. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. ground allspice
2 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. applesauce
Copper wire (opt.)
1/8" or 1/4" satin ribbon (opt.)

  Combine first 4 ingredients, blending well.  Stir in applesauce; mix well. (Mixture will be stiff.)  Roll out to 1/4" thickness on an ungreased cookie sheet.  Using cookie cutters, cut dough into the desired shapes.  Peel away the excess dough and re-roll as necessary.  Cut wire into 2" lengths as needed.  Bend lengths of wire into horse shoe shapes and insert ends into tops, leaving half circles of wire exposed.  Let dry, uncovered for 4 to 5 days.  To hang, cut ribbon into 10" lengths as needed.  Fold ribbon in half, knot ends together and pull tight.  Push loop of ribbon under wire and pull knotted ends of ribbon through loop.  Use additional ribbon to tie a bow at top of wire, if desired.  After ornaments have dried, store in sealed plastic bags until ready to use.  Yield: 25 small ornaments or 18 medium size ornaments. 

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 395727 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring

  Mix the first two ingredients and then add the water.  Cook over a low heat, stirring constantly until well blended.  Divide the mixture into 4 or 5 portions and add a different food coloring to each, plus a pinch of detergent.  The latter facilitates cleaning up. 

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 395728 -- NO  BAKE  CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 3/4 to 1 c. applesauce
1 (4.12 oz.) bottle ground cinnamon

  Mix all together to form a stiff dough.  Roll out 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with favorite cookie cutters.  Make hole with straw for ribbon. Carefully put on rack to dry.  Let air dry several days, turning occasionally.  Makes 12 sweet smelling ornaments. 

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 395729 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 3/4 to 1 c. applesauce
4.12 oz. bottle ground cinnamon

  No baking and simple for kids!  Mix 3/4 to 1 cup applesauce with 1 (4.12 ounce) bottle ground cinnamon to form a stiff dough.  roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut with cookie cutters.  Make hole for ribbon.  Carefully put on rack to dry.  Let air dry for several days, turning occasionally.  Makes 12 sweet smelling ornaments. 

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 395730 -- PLAY-DOUGH



 2 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 tbsp. oil

  Mix ingredients with hands, adding a few drops of water at a time until it becomes the consistency of bread dough.  Try storing in Tupperware or a plastic bag in refrigerator, but throw away if crumbly or sticky. 

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 395731 -- PASTE  FOR  CHILDREN



 1 c. sugar
1 c. flour
1 qt. cold water
1 tbsp. alum
1/2 tsp. oil of cloves

  Combine in top of double boiler the sugar, flour, and cold water.  Cook until thickened, stirring often.  Add to preserve the alum and oil of cloves.  Seal into jars.  Paste will set to stiffer consistency.  Lasts indefinitely if kept sealed.  Makes 5 cups of paste. 

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 395732 -- CRAFT  DOUGH



   Per child: 1/4 c. salt 1/6 c. water Food coloring   Mix salt and flour together in a bowl.  Add food coloring to water.  Add water to dry mixture a little at a time.  Knead the dough with your hands.  Add a little more flour if it is too sticky; a little more water, if it is too dry. Store in a plastic bag. 

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 395733 -- BUBBLE  SOLUTION



 1/3 c. dish soap or baby shampoo
1 1/4 c. water
2 tsp. sugar
1 drop food coloring

  Combine ingredients and pour into an unbreakable bottle.  To blow bubbles, experiment using plastic straws, pipe cleaners formed into loops, strawberry baskets from the grocery store, spoons with holes in them and other items you think of.  Do not drink. 

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 395734 -- BUBBLE  RECIPE



 2 c. Joy dishwashing detergent
6 c. water
3/4 c. white Karo corn syrup

  Combine, shake, let settle 4 hours.  Store, covered in refrigerator to extend suds shelf life.  Allow to warm before using.  Use Joy!  Costs about $1.50 per gallon.  Non-toxic but not for human consumption.BUBBLING TIPS:

 1.  Do not stir wand in suds to avoid foaming.  2.  If foam develops, scrape off with stiff card.  3.  Keep suds clean, avoid dirt, grass, bugs, etc.  4.  Rotate play area around yard to avoid damage to plants.  5.  9"x13" cake pan works well.  6.  Bubbles are best on humid days.  7.  In cold weather, if suds feel cold, use electric fry pan on warm setting.  8.  Bubble in sheltered areas on windy days.  9.  Joy and Karo work best.  Other brands don't work as well.  10. Protect suds from direct sun, sun weakens suds.  11. As with other similar products, if bubbles get in eyes, wash thoroughly with     water.  12. Soap is an eye irritant.  Use common sense. 

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 395735 -- FACE  PAINT



 1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. water
1/2 tsp. cold cream (any brand)
Food coloring

  In a muffin tin fill individual sections with the face paint mixture.*Middle age is when you have two
   choices and you choose
the one that gets you home earlier.



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 395736 -- FINGER  PAINT



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water

  In a saucepan, mix together sugar and cornstarch.  Add cold water. Heat mixture on medium heat, stirring continuously for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.  Separate into 4 containers. Add a few drops of food coloring and a dash of dish detergent.  Mix together. 

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 395737 -- CORNSTARCH  ORNAMENTS



 1 box soda
1 c. cornstarch
1 1/2 c. water

  Mix well on stove, moderate heat.  Stir with wooden spoon.  Cook to consistency of dry potatoes.  Let cool in pot.  Roll out like dough. Cut with cutter.  Decorate with red or green pen.  Makes 50. 

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 395738 -- UNCOOKED  ORNAMENTS



 2 c. salt
2/3 c. water
1 c. cornstarch
1/2 c. cold water

  Mix and heat in saucepan the water and salt.  Mix and stir cornstarch and water.  Pour cornstarch mixture into first mixture.  Stir over heat.  Roll out between two pieces of waxed paper and cut out with cookie cutter.  Does not require baking.  Let the cookies air dry for 2 to 3 days.  Then paint.  Yield:  3-4 dozen. 

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 395739 -- FINGER  PAINT



  Mix together dry tempera colors with either liquid detergent or liquid starch and use as finger paint.  

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 395740 -- PASTE



 3 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. vinegar
1/2 c. water

 

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 395741 -- FUN  DOUGH



 1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1/2 c. water
Food coloring
1/4 c. vegetable oil or a few drops
   of liquid detergent

 Mix the flour and salt together in a bowl.  Slowly add the water, oil and food coloring.  Knead the dough well and shape into several small balls.  Store the dough in a tightly closed container or plastic bag and keep in the refrigerator.  This is an excellent recipe for those many school projects where the students need to "build" a model.   

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 395742 -- PLAY - DOUGH  (STOVE  TOP  RECIPE)



 ix in medium pot:

1 c. white flour
1/4 c. salt
2 tbsp. cream of tartar

ombine and add:

1 c. water
2 tsp. vegetable food coloring
1 tbsp. oil

 Cook over medium heat and stir together about 3-5 minutes.  It will look like a "globby" mess and you'll be sure it's not turning out, but it will. When it forms a ball in the center of the pot, turn out and knead on a lightly floured surface.  Store in an airtight container or plastic bag.  Edible but not real tasty!  

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 395743 -- CINNAMON  CUT - OUT  ORNAMENTS



  One recipe makes approximately 15 ornaments.  Do not eat these. 1 c. cinnamon
1 c. applesauce, room temperature
Cookie cutters in various shapes
Straws or toothpicks
Ribbon for ties

 Mix together the cinnamon and applesauce until smooth.  Turn out onto a surface sprinkled with cinnamon and roll out to 1/4 inch thickness or more.  Using cookie cutters, cut out desired shapes.  Use the straws or toothpicks to make holes for hanging.    Line a cookie tin with wax paper.  Carefully transfer ornaments to cookie tin.  Let air dry 3 or 4 days turning often and carefully.  When completely dry, thread narrow ribbon through hole for hanging.  If you want to enhance the cinnamon smell, sprinkle ornaments with a few drops of cinnamon oil.  The ornaments can be kept indefinately, just store in Ziploc bag.  

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 395744 -- PASTE



 1 c. flour
3 c. water
1 tsp. benzoate of soda or salisylic
   acid
Vegetable coloring

 Prepare as for starch and boil for five minutes.  

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 395745 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1 qt. boiling water
3/4 c. soap flakes
1 tsp. glycerine
3/4 c. laundry starch
A few drops of clove or wintergreen
   oil
Poster paint of desired color

 Moisten starch, pour into boiling water.  Stir until thick and smooth.  Remove from heat and add soap flakes.  Stir until dissolved.  Add starch mixture to color while still warm.  Add oil of cloves or wintergreen to keep it fresh.  Add glycerine after mixture cools.  Paint on a glazed surface (shelf paper).   

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 395746 -- BUBBLE  SOLUTION



 1/3 c. dish soap or baby shampoo
1 1/4 c. water
2 tsp. sugar
1 drop food coloring

  Combine ingredients, use with store bought wand or shape hanger or wire into circle with hand, dip and blow! 

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 395747 -- HOMEMADE  SILLY  PUTTY



 2 parts Elmer's white glue
1 part Sta-Flo liquid starch

  Mix well.  Putty must dry a bit before it is workable.  It may be necessary to add a bit more glue or starch, you will have to experiment.  Store in an air tight container.  Homemade Silly Putty has the same nasty characteristics of commercial Silly Putty.  Beware of contact with clothes and carpet.  Putty doesn't bounce or pick up pictures, but it makes a gooey delight your kids will love. 

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 395748 -- NO  COOK  PASTE



 A handful of flour
Water
A pinch of salt

  Gradually add water to flour and mix until gooey.  Add salt.  This recipe can also be used as a quickie finger paint by adding some food coloring and working it on heavy paper or cardboard.  Also works well as a paper mache paste. 

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 395749 -- LIBRARY  PASTE



 1 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. alum
4 c. water
Oil of cloves or wintergreen

  Mix ingredients in a saucepan.  Cook until clear and thick.  Add 30 drops oil of cloves or winter green and store in a covered container.  (If you can't find alum at the grocery store, it is available at the drugstore.) 

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 395750 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring
Pinch of detergent

  Mix sugar and cornstarch in a pot.  Add water.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until well blended.  Divide into small containers (small margarine tubs work well).  Add food coloring to each, plus a pinch of detergent for easier clean up.  Stir, cool and store tightly covered.  Plus a pinch of detergent facilitates clean up. 

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 395751 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 1/2 c. dry laundry starch
1/4 c. cold water
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. soap flakes
1 tsp. glycerine
Food coloring

  Mix starch and cold water in a saucepan.  Pour in the boiling water and cook over low heat until shiny.  Remove from the heat and add soap and glycerine. Divide the portions and add different food coloring. 

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 395752 -- SOAPY  FINGER  PAINTS



   Beat warm water into Lux or Ivory Flakes to desired consistency and add paint or food coloring.  If you don't wish to go the trouble to mix finger paints, add a drop of food coloring to aerosol shaving soap and let your child do his thing on a cookie sheet. 

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 395753 -- HOMEMADE  PAINT



   Mix 1 teaspoon water and 1 teaspoon dishwashing liquid with 1/2 teaspoon food coloring. 

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 395754 -- INVISIBLE  INKS



   Use any one of the following to write your message on plain white paper. 7-Up Apple juice Milk   Or mix together 1 teaspoon sugar or salt and 2 teaspoons water.  After you've written your message using a cotton swab, paint brush or your finger, let it dry completely.  Then have your friend hold the paper over a hot light bulb (but not too close).  Your message will turn brown and then your friend can read it. 

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 395755 -- SIDEWALK  CHALK



   To make 1 stick: 1/3 - 1/2 c. water Tempera paint (powdered is best)   Mix in either a bowl or a zip-lock bag the plaster of Paris and powdered paint or the plaster of Paris and 1/3 cup water plus a little liquid paint.  Add more water if necessary, until mixture is the consistency of pancake batter.  As you mix the batter it will start to thicken and get hot.  Pour into a zip-lock bag and push it to the bottom.  Roll the bag up and place in a toilet paper roll to form a round stick.  Let set for 24 to 48 hours, unroll bag and open up so that air can get to it.  Let set another 24 hours or so (the harder it is, the longer it'll last). 

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 395756 -- ANNE'S  DOUGH  BOYS



 2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. water (cold)
1 tbsp. melted butter



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 395757 -- PASTELITOS



 1/2 lb. dried apricots (other dried
   fruits may be used)
1 1/2 c. water
1 c. sugar

PASTRY:
4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. shortening
1/2 to 3/4 c. ice cold water

TOPPING:
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

  Cook dried fruit in water in a covered saucepan until tender, about 3 hours.  Add more water if needed to prevent burning.  Add 1 cup sugar to pulp and cook until thick, approximately 1 hour.  Mash fruit so no large chunks of fruit remain.  Allow fruit to cool while preparing pastry and before spreading.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Prepare pastry by sifting dry ingredients into bowl.  Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.  Add ice water slowly until dough binds together.  Divide dough in half and roll each half out, very thin, on floured surface to fit 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch cookie sheet.  Spread fruit mixture evenly over pastry.  Place second layer of pastry over fruit filling.  Press edges together to seal.  Sprinkle with mixture of sugar and cinnamon.  Make several vent openings with knife.  Bake 30 minutes.  Cool and cut into 2 inch squares.  40 squares. 

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 395758 -- BAKER'S  DOUGH



 4 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 1/2 c. water

  Mix together until a doughy consistency.  Roll out with rolling pin. Cut with cookie cutters.  Place on cookie sheets.  Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

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 395759 -- SIMPLE  BASIC  YEAST  DOUGH



 2 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 c. warm (not hot) water
3/4 c. warm (not hot) milk
1/2 c. butter or margarine, melted
3/4 c. sugar
3 eggs, well beaten
1 tsp. salt
5-5 1/2 c. flour

  1.  Add yeast to water.  Let stand a few minutes, stir to dissolve.  2.  Combine milk, butter and sugar.  Cool to lukewarm.  Add eggs, salt     and 2 cups flour; beat thoroughly.  Stir in yeast mixture.  Blend     in remaining flour; beat 5 minutes.  Do not knead.  Brush with     shortening.  Cover and let rise until double in bulk (about 1     hour).  3.  Turn out lightly floured surface.  Knead 1 minute.  Shape into the     following Cinnamon Rolls.CINNAMON ROLLS:

 Oven temperature 375 degrees.  Time 20-25 minutes.  Yield 2 1/2 dozen. Divide "Simple Basic Yeast Dough" into 2 equal portions.  Roll into a 12 inch square, spread with 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine and sprinkle with mixture of 1/2 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.  Roll up tightly.  Seal well by pinching edges of roll together.  Cut into 3/4 inch slices.  Place a little apart in greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Let rise until doubled in bulk (about 30 minutes).  Bake in moderately hot oven (375 degrees) 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.  Frost with confectioners' glaze.

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 395760 -- WALNUT  BUBBLE



 1 loaf frozen bread dough
4 oz. pkg. butterscotch pudding (not
   instant)
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
6 tbsp. melted margarine

  Thaw dough in refrigerator overnight.  Quarter loaf lengthwise; cut each quarter into 8 cubes (32 in all).  Combine dry pudding, brown sugar, nuts and cinnamon; dip each cube into melted margarine then pudding mixture.  Place in greased tube pan or bundt pan, 2 or 3 layers.  Drizzle remaining margarine and sprinkle remaining pudding mixture over all.  Cover and let rise 1 hour.  Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 20 minutes.  Let stand in pan 2 minutes before inverting onto plate. 

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 395761 -- SWEET  DOUGH



 2 c. milk
4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. cooking oil
5 well beaten eggs
1 c. water
4 pkg. dry yeast
12 or so c. flour

  Scald milk.  Pour over salt, sugar and shortening.  Cool to lukewarm. Add beaten eggs and yeast soaked in a cup of water at 115 degrees. Stir in flour using only enough so dough can be kneaded.  Grease dough, cover and let rise until double.  Knead down and when doubled again, make into rolls, buns, and coffee cake.  Let rise again and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

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 395762 -- BASIC  SWEET  DOUGH



    Add: 2 eggs 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 c. sugar 1/4 c. shortening 4 to 4 1/2 c. sifted flour   Turn out on floured board and knead into smooth, elastic dough.  Let rise until double in size (about 1 hour).  Punch down and let rest 5 to 10 minutes, covered.  Shape into rolls or coffee cakes.  Let rise in pan until doubled.  Plain rolls may be baked at 375 degrees about 25 minutes.  Makes 24 rolls.  Note:  In yeast doughs, instead of scalding the milk, you may use half evaporated milk and half warm water, if you wish. 

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 395763 -- PASTELITOS  DE  BODA



 3/4 c. butter, room temp.
1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. finely chopped walnuts
1/4 c. heavy cream
Confectioners' sugar (sprinkled)

  Cream together butter and sugar; add vanilla.  Add flour, salt and nuts.  Add creamy; knead lightly.  Form into a roll 2 1/2 inches in diameter; roll up in plastic wrap.  Chill several hours or overnight. With sharp knife, cut in 1/4 inch slices.  Place on ungreased cookie sheets; bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until delicately browned around edges.  Remove to wire cooling rack.  While still hot, roll in or sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Good served with hot chocolate.  Yield: about 3 dozen. 

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 395764 -- BASIC  DOUGH



 1 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. Gold Medal flour*

  Mix butter, sugar, egg and vanilla thoroughly.  Blend in flour. Divide dough in half.GERMAN LOVE COOKIES:

 To 1/2 Basic Dough (above), mix in: 1/4 c. dark molasses 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel 1/2 tsp. each cinnamon, cloves, allspice & nutmeg   Cover, chill at least 2 hours.  Heat oven to 375 degrees.  Roll dough 1/4 inch thick on well-floured cloth-covered board.  Cut into rectangles, 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches.  Bake on ungreased baking sheet 10 to 12 minutes or until no imprint remains when lightly touched with finger.  While warm, brush cookies with Lemon Glaze, blend: 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp. water Few drops food color, if desired   Makes about 2 1/2 dozen.SWEDISH RUBY DROPS:

 Heat oven to 375 degrees.  Shape 1/2 Basic Dough (above) by rounded teaspoonfuls into balls.  If desired, roll balls in colored sugars or dip in slightly beaten egg white and roll in finely chopped nuts. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet; press thumb deeply into center of each.  Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set but not brown. Cool.  Fill thumbprint with favorite jelly.  Makes about 3 dozen.NORWEGIAN WREATHS:

 Heat oven to 375 degrees.  To 1/2 Basic Dough (above), mix in 1 teaspoon grated orange peel.  Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into pencil-like strips about 5 inches long.  Form each strip into a circle, overlapping 1/2 inch at each end.  Brush tops lightly with slightly beaten egg white; sprinkle with granulated sugar.  Press bits of red candied cherries on center of overlap for holly berries; add little leaves of green candied cherries or citron.  Bake on ungreased baking sheet 8 to 10 minutes or until set but not brown.  Immediately remove from baking sheet.  Makes about 3 dozen. 

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 395765 -- HELPERS'  FUN



   Mom makes her favorite sugar or drop cookie recipe.  Spoons out on waxed paper. Then she lets me press into circles and place on cookie sheet.  The best is creating decorative cookies from sprinkles, Hershey drops or peanut butter drops, red hots, etc. that mom puts in bowls and I have all the fun.  After she cooks them, I serve (or share with those who are ill) and enjoy my masterpieces.

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 395766 -- PASTEL  PATTIES



 1/2 c. Karo light corn syrup
1/3 c. margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1 lb. confectioners' sugar

  Beat Karo syrup with margarine, vanilla, and salt.  Mix in confectioners' sugar.  Knead until smooth.  Tint with food color. Shape into 1 1/2 inch patties; top with nut halves. 

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 395767 -- HERMAN  DOUGH  STARTER



 2 c. flour
2 c. warm water
1 env. (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast

  Let Herman incubate overnight in a loosely covered container in a warm place.  The next day add 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cup milk and 1 cup flour and stir with a wooden spoon.  Then refrigerate and stir at least once a day.  On the fifth day feed him again.  At the end of 10 days give a cup to a friend, keep a cup and feed it and use remaining two cups to make coffee cake, crumpets, cake, oatmeal cookies or even blueberry pancakes.  Or you could experiment and make pizza dough.  If you can't use Herman on the 10th day, feed him a teaspoon sugar, then use the next day.  Whole wheat flour may be used also.HERMAN FOOD:
1 c. flour
1 c. milk
1/2 c. sugar

  Mix flour, milk and sugar; makes one batch of Herman Food.  Mix food with Herman Starter (the mixture will be lumpy).  Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap and store in refrigerator.  Stir daily.  On fifth day feed again. 

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 395768 -- SUMMER  PASTELS



 2 c. soft butter
2 c. sifted confectioners' sugar
4 1/2 c. Gold Medal flour
1/2 tsp. salt

  Mix butter, sugar and salt thoroughly.  Measure flour by dip-level- pour method.  Add flour and blend with hands.  If dough is dry, add 1 to 2 tablespoons milk.  Divide dough into thirds.  Add 9 different food coloring and flavoring from variations listed below to each third.  Mold into 3 long, smooth rolls, about 2 inches in diameter.  Place on waxed paper and roll in trim.  Wrap tightly and chill until stiff (several hours or overnight).  Heat oven to 375 degrees.  Slice cookies 1/8 inch thick.  Place on ungreased baking sheet.  Bake 7 to 9 minutes.  Do not brown.  Makes about 10 dozen.GREEN COOKIES:

 Add 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind and few drops of green food coloring.  Roll in nonparellels.PINK COOKIES:
1/2 to 1 tsp. peppermint flavoring
Few drops red food coloring

  Roll in red crystal sugar.CHOCOLATE:

 Add 2 squares semi-sweet chocolate (2 ounce) melted.  Roll in chocolate shot.YELLOW:

 Add 2 tablespoons grated orange rind, few drops yellow food coloring. Roll in chopped nuts. 

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 395769 -- COLD  DOUGH



 8 c. flour
8 egg yolks
1 lb. butter or oleo
1 lb. Crisco
1 pt. sour cream
1 lg. yeast

  Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water.  Mix everything together and put in refrigerator overnight or at least 8 to 9 hours.  Roll a little at a time on flour and sugar, more sugar.  Bake on ungreased pans until brown at 375 degrees about 15 to 20 minutes.  Use filling of your choice. 

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 395770 -- COLD  DOUGH



 10 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 lb. butter
1 lb. Crisco
8 egg yolks
1 lg. yeast, 1/4 c. water, dilute
1 pt. sour cream

  Mix as for cold dough (dry ingredients, butter,  Crisco, eggs, yeast, sour cream).  Chill overnight.  Roll out dough in granulated sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.FILLING:
1 c. milk
1/2 stick butter

  Heat together. Sugar to taste (1 c.)   Add more milk to get moist enough (about 1/2 cup more). 

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 395771 -- PASTEL  DE  COCA



 1 Caja de Yellow cake mix
1 Caja de pudding instantaneo
   (chocolate)
1 1/3 taza de coca
4 huevos
2/3 taza de aceite (vegetal)

  Engrasar y harinar un molde.  Mientras revuelve todos los ingredientes con una batidora.  Heche esto en el molde preparado y lo pone a hornear a 350 grados por 45 minutes. BETUN:
6 cucharadas de coca
2 cucharadas de cocoa
1 barra de mantequilla o margarina
1 caja de azucar glas (conf. sugar)
1 taza de nueces picadas

  Calentar la coca hasta hervir.  Remover del fuego y agregue azucar glas y cocoa.  Revuelva bien y agregue las nueces.  Ponga encima del pastel cuando todavia este caliente. 

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 395772 -- PASTELITOS  DE  BOMBONES



 50 bombones
1/2 barra de mantequilla
5 tazas de rice crispies (maizoro)

  Derretir mantequilla y agregar los 50 bombones meneando constantemente; saque del fuego y agreguele las 5 tazas del rice crispies (maizoro).  Vaciar esto en un molde cuadrado y dejarlo por 15 minutes.  No lo toque porque esta muy pegajoso.  Cuando pasen los 15 minutos, lo extiende a las orillas, lo corta en cuadritos y lo deja por dos horas; despues que pase este tiempo, puede comerse. 

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 395773 -- PASTEL  DE  ZANAHORIA



 1 taza de zanahoria rallada
1 1/2 taza de aceite (Wesson)
4 huevos
2 tazas de azucar
3 tazas de harina
3 cucharaditas de canela
2 cucharaditas de polvo de hornear
2 cucharaditas de baking soda
1/2 cucharadita de sal

 EXTRA:
1 bote de 8 oz. pina partida (crushed)
1 taza de nueces en pedazos
1 taza de pasas

  Revolver los cuatro primeros ingredientes, luego agregue los demas batiendo bien con la batidora.  Despues agregue los extra ingredientes pero estos no los bata con la batidora sino que los revuelva nada mas. Cocine por 1 hora y 15 min. a 350 grados.BETUN (FROSTING):
1 caja de azucar glas (powder sugar)
1 barra de mantequilla
1 (8 oz.) queso Philadelphia cream
   cheese

  Batir bien y agregar arriba del pastel cuando este completamente frio. 

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 395774 -- PASTEL  DE  PINA



 6 oz. de mantequilla
1 taza de azucar
3 1/2 taza de harina (cernir 3 veces
   antes de medir)
5 huevos
1 cucharada de royal
1/4 cucharadita de sal
1 1/2 taza de pina envasada cortada
   en trocitos
1 taza de jugo de pina

  Manera de prepararse:  Prepare 2 moldes engrasandolos y rociar con harina  Cernir harina, royal y sal.  En la batidora a velocidad med. cremar la mantequilla y agregar el azucar, poco a poco agregar los huevos 1 a 1 batiendo bien despues de cada uno, agregar la pina y batir bien. Poner los ingredientes secos con el jugo.  Bata solamente lo necesario.  Si bate mucho la pasta queda dura.  Hornear en el horno precalentado a 350 durante 25 o 30 minutos. 

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 395775 -- BASIC  DOUGH



 1/2 c. butter or margarine
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. vanilla
12 oz. chocolate chips, peanuts,
   raisins, or M&M's

  Cream butter, shortening, and sugar.  Add eggs, then add dry ingredients, vanilla, and chips.  Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. 

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 395776 -- FRIENDSHIP  STARTER  DOUGH



 1/2 tsp. dry yeast
1 oz. warm water
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. flour
1 c. milk, room temperature

  Dissolve yeast in warm water.  Add all ingredients in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap.  Let stand in warm place 2 days to ferment.  It will become bubbly and have a sour smell.  After second day, start your friendship bread or cake recipe.

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 395777 -- SHORTBREAD  DOUGH



 2 c. powdered sugar
2 c. soft butter or margarine
2 egg yolks
4 c. flour
1 c. cornstarch

  In large bowl, combine powdered sugar and butter; cream well, until light and fluffy.  Add egg yolks; blend well.  Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.  Add flour and cornstarch, stir until mixture forms a smooth dough.  Shape and flavor as you desire.

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 395778 -- SOAP  PAINT



 1 c. powdered detergent
4 tbsp. liquid starch

  Beat detergent and starch with rotary beater until peaks form.  Tempra coloring can be added.  Apply with hands, brushes or sticks. 

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 395779 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1/2 c. Argo starch
1 qt. boiling water
1/2 c. Ivory flakes
1/4 c. talcum powder
Poster paint or food coloring

  Soften starch in a small amount of cold water.  Over medium-low heat, add boiling water stirring constantly until mixture bubbles up. Remove from heat, let cool somewhat and add Ivory flakes and powder.  Stir until well mixed.  Divide the portions and add different colorings.  Use glazed shelf paper to paint.  Wet on both sides with sponge.  Turn glazed side up and smooth out bubbles before spreading on paint.  Variations:  1.  Beat warm water into Lux or Ivory flakes until the consistency     desired; add paint or food coloring.  2.  Add a drop of food coloring to aerosol shaving soap and "paint" on     a cookie sheet.  3.  Mix up instant pudding with water or milk and paint on cookie     sheet. 

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 395780 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 3/4 c. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. ground allspice
1 tbsp. ground cloves
1 c. applesauce
1/4 inch satin ribbon
Toothpick or straw

  Combine spices blending well.  Stir in applesauce.  Mixture will be stiff.  Roll out 1/4 inch thick on ungreased cookie sheet.  Cut out shapes.  Using a toothpick or straw make a hole in the top of shape. Air dry about 5 days at room temperature or dry in warm oven for 3 hours.  Can be painted with acrylic paint when dry.  Hang with a pretty ribbon. 

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 395781 -- SCENTED  CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 4 oz. can cinnamon, approximately 1 c.
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. applesauce
2 tbsp. white glue

  In medium bowl combine cinnamon. cloves, and nutmeg.  Add applesauce and glue; stir to combine.  Work mixture with hands 2-3 minutes or until dough is smooth and ingredients are thoroughly mixed.  Divide into 4 portions.  Roll out each dough portion to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut dough with cookie cutters of desired shapes.  Using straw or toothpick.  Make a small hole in top of ornament.  Place cut outs on wire racks and allow to dry at room temperature for several days. Thread ribbon through hole in ornament.  DO NOT EAT.  About 32 (2 inch) ornaments.

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 395782 -- GLUE  OR  PASTE



 1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. white flour

  Soften and blend with 2 tablespoons cold water.  Add 1/2 cup boiling water and stir well.  Then put on low heat and stir constantly until thick.  If you feel its too thick when cool add a little cold water and stir.  Makes a good 1/2 cup of paste.  Keeps well.  Put in baby food jar to use and store in refrigerator when not in use. 

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 395783 -- SCENTED  CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. cinnamon
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. applesauce
2 tbsp. white glue

  Mix together and roll out 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.  Cut with cookie cutters.  Make hole in ornament with toothpick for ribbon to hand if desired.  Dry ornaments on wire rack.

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 395784 -- CHILDREN'S  BUBBLE  BATH



 1/2 c. liquid detergent
1 c. Epsom salt
4 or 5 drops glycerine
Few drops food coloring
Few drops fragrance

  Mix together. 

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 395785 -- CHILDREN'S  PASTE



 1 tsp. flour
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. powdered alum
3 oz. water

  Mix dry ingredients.  Add water slowly, stirring constantly over low heat until thick.  Let cool.  Keep in covered jar. 

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 395786 -- BLENDER  ALMOND  PASTE



 1/2 c. orange juice
2 c. blanched almonds
1 c. sugar

  Blend 1 cup almonds and sugar and orange juice until nuts are very fine.  Blend remaining almonds until very fine.  Knead together, cover with dampened cheesecloth, and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.MACAROONS (ALMOND):
1/2 lb. almond paste
1 c. sugar
3 egg whites
2 tbsp. cake flour
1/8 tsp. salt
1/3 c. confectioners' sugar

  Preheat oven to 300 degrees.  Cover cookie sheet with parchment or brown paper.  By hand or the food processor, soften the paste. Gradually blend in granulated sugar and egg whites.  Mix in confectioners' sugar, flour and salt.  Drop by teaspoon fulls onto paper covered sheets.  Cover and let stand 30 minutes.  Bake 25 minutes.  Lay the paper linings on a damp cloth, cool and peel off the macaroons.MAMA  BROWN'S  MACAROON  PUDDING:
4 eggs
2 c. sugar
1 qt. sweet milk
2 doz. almond macaroons
1 pkg. plain gelatin

  Heat milk in a double boiler.  Add egg yolks to milk.  Mix gelatin and pour into hot mixture.  Beat egg whites until stiff.  Pour over egg mixture.  Crumble macaroons into flat dish, pour hot mixture over this.  Let congeal and serve with whipped cream. 

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 395787 -- DOUGH  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. salt
4 c. flour
1 1/4 c. water

  Mix ingredients.  Roll or press out to 3/8 to 1/2 inch thick.  Use cookie cutters or use your imagination to shape ornaments; poke a hole in top for a string.  Pick with a toothpick to prevent uneven rising and bake at 300 degrees for 2 to 3 hours or until no longer soft. Paint with tempera or poster paints.  Varnish for a high gloss. 

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 395788 -- HOMEMADE  SILLY  PUTTY



 2 parts white glue (Elmer's)
1 part Sta-Flo liquid starch

  Mix well, let dry to become workable.  Store in airtight container. 

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 395789 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water

  Mix and cook over low heat, stir until well blended.  Divide into 5 parts, add food color. 

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 395790 -- CINNAMON  TREE  ORNAMENTS  -  NON  EDIBLE



 4 oz. cinnamon
1 tbsp. nutmeg
1 tbsp. cloves
3/4 c. applesauce (cheap)
2 tbsp. white glue

  Mix and knead all ingredients.  Roll out like cookies and cut into shapes with floured cutters.  Air dry cutouts for 2 to 3 days.  If they are to be hung, punch hole in "cookie" before it is dried.  Makes 25 small cookie shapes. 

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 395791 -- SAND  DOUGH



 1 c. sand, strained
3/4 c. hot water
1/2 c. cornstarch
Waxed paper

  Mix ingredients in an electric skillet.  Cook on a low heat setting, stirring with a long-handled wooden spoon until it has a dough-like consistency.  Spoon out onto waxed paper.  When it is cool, knead and mold the dough as desired.  Set the finished figures out in the sun to dry. 

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 395792 -- FINGER  PAINT



 3/4 c. cold water
1/2 c. cornstarch
1 envelope Knox gelatin
1/4 c. water

  Combine cold water and cornstarch.  Soak Knox gelatin in 1/4 cup water.  Mix 2 cups hot water and the cornstarch mixture.  Cook over medium heat and then blend in the gelatin.  Now stir in 1/2 cup soap flakes and stir until dissolved. Cool.  Divide into jars and color with food coloring.  Makes 3 cups.

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 395793 -- PAPER  PASTE



 1/3 c. non self-rising wheat flour
2 tbsp. sugar
1 c. water
1/4 tsp. oil of cinnamon

  1.  Mix in saucepan gradually adding water, stirring vigorously to     break up lumps.  2.  Cook until clear (stir constantly).  3.  Remove from stove.  Add oil of cinnamon.  Blend well.  Makes 1     cup.  Store in jar several weeks without refrigeration. 

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 395794 -- FACE  PAINT



 1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. water
1/2 tsp. cold cream
Food coloring

  Mix until well blended.  2 drops of desired coloring. 

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 395795 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 1/2 c. non self-rising wheat flour
2 c. water
1 tbsp. glycerine
1 tsp. borax for preservative
(Sm. screw top jars)
Food coloring or poster paints

  Borax is toxic - omit around small children.  1.  In pan mix flour, 1/2 cup water; form paste.  2.  Add rest of water.  Cook low heat until thick and clear, stirring     constantly.  3.  Let cool.  Add glycerine and borax.  If mix is too thick, does not     spread.  Add small amount of water.  4.  Divide and pour into screw top jars.  Add coloring, mix well.     Makes 2 cups.  Can double if desired.  Dip shelf liner or typing water in water.  Spread on washable surface. Add dab of water.  Dip hands in water.  Spread with hands.  Make designs.  Does not crack or peel. 

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 395796 -- CLASS  ROOM  PASTE



 1 c. non self-rising flour
1 c. sugar
1 c. water (cold)
4 c. boiling water
1 tbsp. powdered alum
1/2 tsp. oil of cinnamon

  1.  Combine flour and sugar in a large pot.  Slowly stir in cold water     to form a paste.  2.  Slowly add boiling water.  Stir vigorously to break up lumps.  3.  Bring to boil.  Stir constantly until thick and clear.  4.  Remove from heat; mix well.  5.  Add oil or cinnamon if paste will not be used immediately.  Makes     1 1/2 quarts.  Good for kids. 

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 395797 -- THIN  PASTE



 1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. non self-rising wheat flour
1/2 tsp. powdered alum
1 3/4 c. water
1/4 tsp. oil of cinnamon

  1.  Mix sugar, flour and alum in medium pan.  2.  Gradually add 1 cup water.  Break up lumps.  3.  Boil until clear, stir constantly.  4.  Add remaining water and oil of cinnamon.  Stir until     thoroughly mixed.  Makes 1 pint.  Spread with brush.  Great for     scrap books, collages, paper machie. 

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 395798 -- BUBBLE  BATH



 1/2 c. Ivory Snow liquid
1/2 tsp. glycerine
6 drops food coloring
1 c. epsom salt
6 drops cologne

   

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 395799 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 3/4 c. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. allspice
2 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
1 c. applesauce
Copper wire
1/4 inch satin ribbon

  Combine spices, blending well.  Stir in applesauce.  Mix well (mixture will be stiff).  Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness on an ungreased cookie sheet.  Using small or medium size cookie cutters cut dough into desired shapes.  Peel away excess dough and reroll as necessary.  Insert 2 inch lengths of wire, bend into horseshoe shape.  Let ornaments dry uncovered 4 to 5 days.  To hang cut ribbon into 10 inch lengths as needed.  Fold ribbon in half. Knot ends together and pull tight.  Push loop of ribbon under wire and pull knotted ends of ribbon through loop.  Be sure and store in sealed plastic bags. 

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 395800 -- DOUGH  ORNAMENTS  OR  BAKER'S  CLAY



 4 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 1/2 c. water
Cookie cutters
Drinking Straw
Yarn
Water colors or tempera paint
Glitter (opt.)
Clear fixative spray

  Mix flour, salt and water together.  Knead 5 minutes and shape into a ball.  Roll dough on a floured surface.  Cut into shapes with cookie cutters or shape into your own designs.  Make a hole in the top of each ornament with a drinking straw.  Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.  Paint with water colors or tempera paint.  While paint is still wet, sprinkle with glitter.  When paint is dry, spray with clear fixative. Insert yarn into hole and tie into a bow.  DO NOT EAT these ornaments. 

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 395801 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
Water for consistency (thick gravy)
Food coloring, as desired

 

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 395802 -- FINGER  PAINT



 2 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
3 c. cold water
2 c. hot water
Coloring

  Mix flour and salt.  Pour in 3 cups cold water gradually.  Beat with mixer until smooth.  Add hot water.  Boil until it becomes clear. Beat until smooth.  Mix with desired colors.  Serves Lots of happy children. 

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 395803 -- BAKED  DOUGH  ORNAMENTS



 4 c. all purpose flour
1 c. salt
1 1/2 c. water
Tempera or acrylic paint
String or ribbon
Clear acrylic or varnish

  Do not eat the ornament.  Mix all ingredients in large bowl with your hands.  Roll into a smooth ball. Roll dough 1/4" thick with rolling pin on waxed paper.  If sticky, sprinkle more flour on wax paper.  If sticky, sprinkle more flour on wax paper, cut out shapes with cookie cutters or table knife.  Use a pencil to make a hole for a string to go through.  Bake 4 to 5 minutes in microwave on high.  Do one at a time.  The time needed and the size/thickness can be changed for different projects.  When cooled they can be painted with tempera/acrylic paint.  Then spray with clear acrylic paint (or varnish) to seal out moisture.  Store in cool, dry place when not being used.

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 395804 -- FINGER  PAINT



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring

  Mix sugar and cornstarch and then add water.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly.  Divide mixture into number of colors you want. Add food coloring and a little detergent to help with cleaning. 

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 395805 -- NO  BAKE  -  NO  EAT  SCENTED  ORNAMENTS



   Mix 3/4 to 1 cup thick applesauce with 1 (4.12 ounce) bottle of ground cinnamon to form a stiff dough.  Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut with cookie cutters and make small hole for ribbon, or roll into small balls.  Carefully put on rack or tray to dry.  Let air dry several days, turning occasionally.  Makes 12 scented ornaments. 

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 395806 -- GREASEPAINT - FORMULA  FOR  MAKEUP



   There are 2 basic formulas.  Use a white undereye makeup stick for good overall coverage.WHITE  FORMULA:
2 tsp. white shortening
5 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. white flour
Glycerin
Food color

  Using rubber spatula, blend first 3 ingredients on a white plate to form smooth paste.  Add 3 or 4 drops glycerin for a creamy consistency.  The yield should be enough for a child's face.  Using fingers, stroke in one direction, spreading mixture over face.BROWN  FORMULA:
1 tsp. white shortening
2 1/2 tsp. unsugared cocoa

  Mix as for white formula.  Greasepaint can be removed easily with white shortening, cold cream or baby oil.

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 395807 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1/2 c. dry laundry detergent (white)
2 tbsp. liquid starch
Food coloring (several colors)

  Combine dry detergent and liquid starch.  Beat with an egg beater until thick. Add food coloring to make different colored paints.  Keep in tightly covered containers (such as margarine tubs or baby food jars). 

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 395808 -- FINGER  PRINT  PAINT



 1/2 c. flour
1.4 c. water
1/2 c. liquid detergent or liquid
   laundry starch
Food coloring or poster paint

  Mix up flour and water, then add liquid detergent or starch.  Add food coloring or poster paint.  Now your ready to paint with.  Brett says: you put your finger in it and then when your done making all you want you let it dry and when it's done drying you make faces on the circle. 

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 395809 -- MODELING  DOUGH



 1 c. flour
1/4 c. salt
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
Food coloring
Mint flavoring (for scent) if desired

  Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar in medium pan.  Stir in water, oil, coloring and flavoring.  Stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes until mixture forms a ball in center of pan.  Store in airtight container. 

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 395810 -- TREE  ORNAMENTS



 2 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 c. water

  Mix ingredients, roll and cut shapes with cookie cutters.  Use a straw to make a hole to hang with.  Bake slow, 275 degrees.  Stick with a toothpick if they swell.  Bake to a golden brown.  Wipe off before you paint.  Can use model paint, varnish and magic marker. 

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 395811 -- TAKE  TIME  FOR  10  THINGS



   1. Take time to work, it is the price of success.  2. Take time to think, it is the source of power.  3. Take time to play, it is the secret of youth.  4. Take time to read, it is the foundation of knowledge.  5. Take time to worship, it is the highway of reverence and washes the dust of    earth from our eyes.  6. Take time to love, it is the one sacrament of life.  7. Take time to help and enjoy friends, it is the source of happiness.  8. Take time to dream, it hitches the soul to the stars.  9. Take time to laugh, it is the singing that helps with life's loads.  10. Take time to plan it is the secret of being able to have time to take time     for the first nine things. 

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 395812 -- TOMATO  PASTE



 8 qts. peeled and chopped tomatoes,
   take most of the seed out
1/2 c. chopped sweet red peppers
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp. salt
1 clove of garlic

  Combine first 4 ingredients and cook slowly 1 hour.  Press through fine sieve.  Add garlic (if desired), 1 bay leaf and continue cooking slowly until thick enough to round up on a spoon.  About 2 1/2 hours. Stir often to prevent burning on.  Remove garlic and bay leaf.  Pour hot into 1/2 pint cans.  Put cover and seal on.  Boil in hot water bath for 45 minutes.  Makes 9 half pints. 

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 395813 -- FINGER  PAINT



 2 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
3 c. cold water
2 c. hot water

  Mix salt and flour, add cold water gradually and beat with egg beater until smooth.  Add hot water and boil until mixture loses chalky appearance.  Beat smooth.  Color with food coloring. 

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 395814 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 2 c. water
2 tbsp. laundry starch
Food coloring (to desired color)

  Cook water and starch until creamy, no lumps.  Add coloring last. Makes 1 pint. 

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 395815 -- PLAY  DOE



 1 c. flour
1 c. water
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 c. salt
1 tbsp. oil

  Cook over medium heat until it sticks to the sides of pan (you'll know when it's done).  Place on wax paper.  Add food coloring, mixing it in with your hands.

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 395816 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. applesauce

  Mix dry ingredients, add applesauce a little at a time to thick consistency. Roll 1/4 inch thick and cut into different shapes (use cookie cutters).  Let dry 4 to 5 days on flat surface.  (Great for Christmas tree ornaments).  May be wrapped and stored, add a few drops of oil cinnamon.

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 395817 -- DISAPPEARING  PAINT



   Mix 1/8 teaspoon "bluing" with 2 cups of water and let the kids paint the patio. It disappears!  Love, Mrs. Brown. 

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 395818 -- CRAZY  PUTTY



   Mix equal parts of white glue and liquid starch.  Knead to desired consistency. It stretches, snaps, and bounces.  Love, Mrs. Brown. 

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 395819 -- FINGER  PAINT



   Beat together equal amounts of liquid starch and Ivory flakes detergent.  Beat until smooth.  Add Kool-Aid for color.  Add 1/4 teaspoon oil of cloves for a preservative if desired.  When adding Kool-Aid for color, use dry unsweetened packages.  Love, Mrs. Brown.

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 395820 -- FAMILY  REUNION  FRIED  DOUGH



   Each year at reunion picnic everyone heads for Marian's fireplace for fried dough.  It has been a tradition for many years.  A good start for the day!! Here's the recipe. 3 tbsp. (or 3 pkgs.) yeast 1/3 c. melted margarine 1 flat tbsp. salt 3/4 c. honey (or sugar) 4 c. flour   Add yeast to warm water.  Let stand about 5 minutes (until bubbly).  Add melted margarine, salt, honey or sugar and flour.  Beat all together until smooth. Then add enough flour to make a firm dough.  Hand knead for 8 or 10 minutes. This makes a very large batch!  Fry in hot oil about 30 seconds, then turn once. Drain on brown paper bags.  Shake with confectioners' sugar and let the crowd dig in.  NOTE:  I use a very old iron kettle for frying several at a time.  I also take the dough to the picnic in a large clear plastic bag inside a cooler.

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 395821 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 6 tbsp. applesauce
9 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
Some extra cinnamon for rolling dough

  Fun for the kids to help make and smell good when hung on Christmas tree or wreaths, etc.  Mix applesauce, cinnamon and cloves.  Stir until well blended.  Knead dough with fingers until it feels like clay.  Sprinkle cinnamon on pastry board and rolling pin.  Roll dough to about 1/8 inch thickness.  Use cookie cutter or cut around patterns using a small knife.  Use a pointed tool to draw eyes, nose or other designs.  Make a hole through the cookie for hanging.  Place on cookie sheet and bake in 120 degree oven for 1 1/2 hours.  Turn off oven and leave in warm oven 5 or 6 hours or overnight.  Decorate with ribbon or flowers.  Seal in plastic bags. 

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 395822 -- SPICE  ORNAMENTS



 6 oz. (3/4 c.) ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. allspice
2 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. smooth applesauce

  Mix dry ingredients.  Stir in applesauce.  Mixture will be stiff.  Roll out, like dough, to 1/4 inch thick.  Cut out with cookie cutters and place on ungreased cookie sheet.  Use toothpick to make hole to string ribbon.  Dry uncovered 4 days.

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 395823 -- PASTEL  PATTIES



   Beat 1/3 cup Karo light corn syrup, 1/3 cup margarine, 1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 teaspoon rum extract and 1/2 teaspoon salt.  Mix in 1 pound confectioners' sugar.  Knead until smooth.  Tint with food color.  Shape into patties; top with nuts or nut halves.  Makes about 50.

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 395824 -- 3  SIMPLE  FINGER  PAINT  RECIPES



   #1:  Spread liquid starch over dry paper and shake powdered paint on paper and spread with hands.  #2:  Spread hand lotion over dry paper and shake powdered paint on the lotion and spread around with fingers.  #3:  Dissolve 2 tablespoons cornstarch in 6 tablespoons cold water in a cup.  Boil 1/2 cup water in pan and add the cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly.  Heat until it becomes glossy.  Add powdered paints or vegetable coloring. 

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 395825 -- FINGER  PAINT



 Liquid starch
Tempura paint or food coloring
Waxed paper

  Blend tempera with liquid starch and finger paint on the waxed paper.

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 395826 -- BUBBLE  PAINTING



 1 c. Ivory Snow
1 c. water

  Blend with hand mixer until thick.  Spoon into cup and add food coloring.  Finger paint on waxed paper.

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 395827 -- SOUR  DOUGH  PANCAKES



 1 pkg. yeast
3 c. hot water
1 egg
2 tbsp. oil
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt

  Mix yeast and hot water.  Add sugar, flour and beat well.  Cover and let sit until morning, then add the egg, oil, sugar, soda and salt. If needed, thin with milk.  Drop by tablespoon onto hot (380 degree) skillet coated with Pam.  Cook until moist bubbles pop, then flip. Serve golden brown and hot. 

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 395828 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 3/4 c. cinnamon
1 tbsp. nutmeg
2 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. allspice
1 c. applesauce

  Mix spices and gradually add applesauce.  Dough is stiff; may not need all of sauce.  Dust counter with cinnamon.  Roll and pat out dough 1/4-inch thick.  Cut out shapes.  Place on ungreased sheet.  Put a paper clip through at top for hole for hanging.  Air dry for 4 to 5 days, turning after first day. 

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 395829 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. applesauce

  Mix dry ingredients.  Add applesauce a little bit at a time, until it looks like playdough.  Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of applesauce if too dry.  Mixture can be mixed by squeezing it in a Ziplock bag until mixed.  Roll out 1/4" thick on ungreased surface.  Use cookie cutter to cut.  Dry on level surface for 4 or 5 days.  Makes 2 dozen ornaments.  Use plastic straw or sharp object to make hole for hanging.  Smells good; looks cute. 

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 395830 -- KOOL - AID  DOUGH



 2 pkgs. Kool-Aid (unsweetened)
4 c. flour
1 tbsp. alum
1/2 c. salt
3 tbsp. oil
2 c. boiling water

  Mix dry together.  Add oil and water.  Keeps 3 weeks in covered containers. Smells like flavor of Kool-Aid.

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 395831 -- BUBBLE  RECIPE



 2 c. Joy dishwashing detergent (Joy
   works best)
6 c. water
3/4 c. white Karo corn syrup (Karo
   works best)

  Combine, shake, let settle 4 hours.  Store covered in refrigerator to extend suds shelf life.  Allow to warm before using.  For use with purchased bubble wands. 

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 395832 -- PASTE  FOR  PAPER  MACHE



 4 tbsp. flour
1 c. cold water
1 c. boiling water
1 1/2 tbsp. sugar

  Mix flour with cold water then add boiling water and bring to boil.  Add sugar, stir constantly until thick.  Makes about 2 cups. 

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 395833 -- STREET  CHALK



 1 c. Plaster Paris of Parrs, do not
   pack
Almost 1/2 c. cool water

  Pour plastic into disposable container.  Use a disposable stirring stick, stir in most of the water.  Add 2-3 teaspoons liquid tempra paint, mixing well.  Add a little more water as mixture thickens. Stir well and pour into containers.  3 ounce Dixie cups works well. Peel paper off when chalk is dry.

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 395834 -- DOUGH  ART



 3/4 c. warm water
1/2 c. salt
1 tsp. instant tea (optional)
2 c. flour

  Mix water and salt in a bowl.  If light brown dough is desired, stir in instant tea; if snowy white dough is desired, do not add tea.  Let stand 5 minutes.  Add flour; stir until evenly moistened.  Turn mixture onto lightly-floured surface and knead 7 to 9 minutes, or until a smooth, pliable ball is formed.  Add additional flour as necessary during kneading to prevent sticking.  Roll dough between sheets of waxed paper to 1/4-inch thickness.  Use cookie cutters to cut into desired shapes.  Alternately, use hands to form dough into small ornamental shapes.  Place 4 to 6 shapes on a microwave baking sheet, glass baking dish or shirt cardboard sprinkled with salt.  To determine microwaving time, use 1 minute for each shape plus 2 minutes for the batch.  Rotating utensil or cardboard once or twice, microwave on medium-low (30 percent) for calculated time, or until dough is almost dry.  Cool; paint if desired.  To seal, spray pieces with a clear craft spray.  DOUGH ART HINTS:  *When attaching decorative pieces to a shape, moisten edges with water and press firmly in place.  *If shape is to be used as a hanging ornament, use a round toothpick to make a hole near the top of shape before baking.  Thread a string or a ribbon through hole of finished ornament.  *Store unused dough in a plastic bag in refrigerator up to five days. Use additional flour when rolling out refrigerated dough.  *Use white glue to attach finished dough sculpture pieces to another surface. 

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 395835 -- FACE  PAINTS



 Cornstarch
Water
Cold cream
Food coloring
Muffin tins

  In each cup of the muffin tin mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon water, 1/2 teaspoon cold cream and a couple of drops of food coloring.  Stir well. 

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 395836 -- SALT  DOUGH



 1 c. flour
2 c. salt
Add water a little at a time

  This hardens well without baking.  It will break or chip if dropped, but is quite sturdy.  The sparkle is an added bonus. 

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 395837 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 2 parts white glue
1 part liquid starch

  Add color if desired (will come off on hands).  Lots of fun! 

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 395838 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1 c. glossy starch
3 c. boiling water
1 c. Ivory soap flakes
2 tbsp. glycerin

  Mix starch with a small amount of cold water to make a smooth paste. Add the boiling water and cook until glossy.  While still warm, add soap flakes.  When cold, add glycerin.  Store in covered jars.  Add Tempura color at time of use.

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 395839 -- PAINT  OR  FINGER  PAINT



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. cornstarch
4 c. water
1/2-1 tsp. food coloring

  Cook until clear.  You may add 30 drops oil of cloves as a preservative if you want.  For the finger paint, double the cornstarch and half the water.

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 395840 -- PASTE



 1 c. sugar
1 c. flour
30 drops oil of cloves
1 tsp. powdered alum
1 qt. water

  Mix the dry ingredients.  Add water and cook until thick, stirring constantly.  Remove mixture from heat.  Add oil of cloves.  Store in covered jars.

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 395841 -- PLAY-DOH



 1 1/4 c. boiling water
Food coloring
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 tbsp. powdered alum
1 c. salt
2 c. flour

  After boiling the water, add a few drops of food coloring.  Stir in vegetable oil, powdered alum, salt and flour.  Keep in tight plastic bag or container.  

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 395842 -- UNCOOKED  SALT  DOUGH



 2 c. salt
1 c. cornstarch
1 c. water

  Mix dry ingredients together well first.  Add water and optional is 1 teaspoon alum or salad oil.  Kids love to play with this.  This will keep in a plastic bag for about 2 weeks. 

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 395843 -- PASTE



 1 tsp. powdered alum
1 c. flour
Cold water
1 qt. boiling water
1 tsp. oil of cloves

  Mix powdered alum with 1 cup flour; add cold water to make a paste. Stir to remove lumps; add paste to 1 quart boiling water stirring constantly.  Allow mixture to boil a few minutes.  Before it cools, add a teaspoon of oil of cloves. 

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 395844 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1/2 c. starch
1 pt. boiling water
1/2 c. mild soap flakes
1/4 c. talcum powder
Food coloring or poster paint

  Dissolve starch in cold water (just enough to cover).  Add starch to 1 pint boiling water, stirring until it bubbles.  Allow mixture to cool, then add 1/2 cup mild soap flakes and 1/4 cup talcum powder.  Stir until well mixed.  When cool put in tight screw top jars.  Add food color or poster paint to each jar, making different colors.  To use paints, moisten glazed paper or heavy wrapping paper with water.  Then "paint" with fingers.  Experiment by smearing with palm and edge of hand as well.  Plenty of old newspapers and protective aprons for the painters will make cleaning up afterwards easier. 

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 395845 -- SPICE  ORNAMENTS



 3/4 c. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. allspice
2 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
1 c. applesauce

  Combine spices, add applesauce, mix well.  Mixture will be stiff (may need to add more cinnamon).  Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness on ungreased cookie sheet.  Cut dough with cookie cutters (smaller cutter do better).  Reroll scraps as necessary.  Poke hole in ornament for ribbon tie.  Let dry uncovered 3 to 5 days.  Store in sealed plastic bags and they will stay fresh for years to come.  Easily broken so store carefully. 

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 395846 -- GREASEPAINT  MAKEUP



 4 tsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. water
2 tsp. cold cream
Food coloring

  In 4 small bowls mix together 1 tsp. cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon water, and 1/2 teaspoon cold cream.  Add about 2 drops of desired food coloring to each bowl.  Mix well.  Makeup may be applied with paint brush or cotton swab.  Wash with soap and water to remove. 

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 395847 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 1/4 c. starch or cornstarch
3 tbsp. water
1 c. boiling water
1 tbsp. soap powder
1 tbsp. glycerin
Food coloring

  Mix together; add different food coloring to get various colors.

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 395848 -- FACE  PAINT



 Cornstarch
Water
Cold cream
Food coloring
Muffin tin

  In each muffin tin, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon water, 1/2 teaspoon cold cream, and a couple drops of food coloring, a different color for each cup.  Stir.  Practice before you start painting your friends. 

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 395849 -- FINGER  PAINT



 3 tbsp. sugar
2 c. cold water
1/2 c. cornstarch
Food coloring
Pinch of detergent

  Mix sugar and cornstarch.  Add water.  Cook over low heat until blended.  Stir constantly.  Divide into portions for children to add color.  Add a pinch of detergent to make cleaning up easier. 

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 395850 -- PAPER  MACHE  PASTE



 1 c. wheat flour (not self-rising)
1 c. sugar
4 c. boiling water
1 c. cold water
1 tbsp. powdered alum
1 tsp. oil of wintergreen

  Mix flour and sugar.  Stir in cold water, stir in hot water, stir vigorously.  Bring mixture to a boil; remove from heat.  Add alum and stir.  Add oil of wintergreen.  Use with strips of newspaper.  Makes 7 cups, lasts 2-3 weeks store in jar with tight lid.

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 395851 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 1 c. liquid starch
2 c. white glue

  Pour starch in bowl first to prevent glue from sticking.  Add glue and knead with hands adding starch if necessary until mixture loses its stickiness.

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 395852 -- SIDEWALK  CHALK



 1 c. plaster of paris
1/2 c. cool water

  Mix in disposable container, add 3 tablespoons liquid tempura, mix well.  Pour into empty toilet paper tubes (cover bottom with foil). Peel off paper when dry.

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 395853 -- FINGER  PAINT



 2 c. flour
2 tsp. salt

  Mix together and add 2 1/2 cups cold water.  Beat until smooth. Gradually add 2 cups of hot water.  Boil until clear, beat until smooth.  Add food coloring.  Store in jars. 

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 395854 -- MODELING  DOUGH



 Salt
Flour
Water

  Mix one part salt, 2 parts flour with water until it's right for modeling. 

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 395855 -- SOLUTION  FOR  WASHING  PAINT



 1 c. ammonia
1/2 c. vinegar
1/4 c. baking soda
1 gal. hot water

  For any kind of woodwork, light or dark, or walls.  Wash with sponge or rough cloth.  Leaves a nice shine when dry.

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 395856 -- NON-EDIBLE  DOUGH  SCULPTURE



 2 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 c. water

  Combine flour and salt in large flat bottom bowl.  Then add a little water, at a time, mixing as you pour, to form a ball.  Note:  Additional water may be needed, depending on humidity.  Take care not to add too much water so that dough becomes sticky.  Knead 7-10 minutes until dough becomes smooth, firm consistency.  To prevent dryness, place dough in plastic bag or sealed cover container.  But, "Please, don't eat the art." 

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 395857 -- PLAY-DOUGH



 1 c. flour
1 c. water
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tbsp. oil
Food coloring of choice

  Stir all ingredients in saucepan.  Cook on medium fire, stirring constantly until dough pulls away from edges.  Cool; store in airtight bag. 

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 395858 -- PLAY-DOH



 2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. canning salt
1 tbsp. alum
2 c. boiling water
3 tbsp. oil

  Mix first three dry ingredients.  Boil water and oil together.  Pour hot mix over dry mix.  Mix with electric mixer.  Add food color if desired. 

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 395859 -- UNCOOKED DOUGH



 2 c. boiling water
1 c. salt
2 tbsp. oil
2 tbsp. powdered alum
2 c. flour
Enough powdered paint or vegetable
   coloring to make bright color

  Mix first 3 ingredients.  Add coloring.  Gradually work flour into until it is the consistency of bread dough.  Knead.  Double recipe for school use.

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 395860 -- SAND  DOUGH



 1 c. cornstarch
2 c. sand
1 1/2 c. water

  Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until mixture thickens to moist mashed potato consistency.  Let cool, then mold.

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 395861 -- SAWDUST  DOUGH



 5 scant c. sawdust
1 generous c. wheat paste
4-5 c. water

  Mix and store overnight in refrigerator.

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 395862 -- SALT  DOUGH



 2 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 c. water, approximately

  Add water slowly; knead until smooth. Roll out; cut with cookie cutters and poke hole or insert paper clip for hanging.  OR use for sculpting.  Bake at 275-300 degrees for about 45 minutes.

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 395863 -- SILLY  PUTTY



   Add equal amounts of liquid starch and Elmer's glue.  Adding glue to the starch.  Mix with hands.  If putty is too sticky add more starch and if crumbly or breaks add more glue.

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 395864 -- GREASE  PAINT



 2 tsp. white shortening
5 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. flour
Glycerin
Food coloring
Oil, if too stiff

  Using rubber spatula blend first 3 ingredients to make smooth paste. Add 3-4 drops glycerine for creamy consistency.  Add food coloring, blending in a drop at a time.  Enough for 1 child's face.  Remove with shortening.

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 395865 -- PASTE



 1 tbsp. powdered alum
1 c. flour
1 1/2 pts. boiling water
Few drops oil of cloves

  Mix flour and alum.  Add water and cook for 2 minutes, add few drops of oil cloves.  (Before adding hot water, mix your flour and alum in cold water.)

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 395866 -- EASEL  BASE  PAINT  (EXTENDER)



 1/2 gallon Vano liquid starch
4 oz. liquid soap

  Beat well.  Use electric beater if possible.  Beat again when adding color.  Add white paint to extender for light colors to neutralize the color of Vano.  Add color to obtain desired shade.  Add water to desired consistency.

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 395867 -- COLLAGE  MATERIALS



   An endless variety of materials may be used for interesting collage textures and designs.  Among the many items successfully used are leaves, grass, flowers, and sticky, textured materials, corn, bread, peas, popcorn, cottage, textured things such as sandpaper, foil, yarn, sponges, or cards, wallpaper, old Valentines, or anything that happens to suit your fancy - steel wool, and of course, bits of paper, cardboard, wrapping and old Christmas cards.

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 395868 -- FACE  PAINT



 1/4 tsp. tempera
1/8 c. Baby Magic
1 squirt liquid soak

  Mix a little cornstarch with white shortening.  Add food coloring to make a paste.

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 395869 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 3/4 c. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. ground allspice
2 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. applesauce
Copper wire or paper clip
1/4 inch satin ribbon

  Combine first 4 ingredients, blending well.  Stir in applesauce and mix well.  Mixture will be stiff.  Roll out to 1/2 inch thickness and cut into shapes with cookie cutters.  Cut wire into 2 inch lengths and bend into horseshoe shape and insert ends into tops, leaving half circles of wire exposed.  Let ornaments dry for 4 to 5 days or dry in warm oven turned off.  Decorate dry ornaments with puff paints.  Tie ribbons on ends for hanging.

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 395870 -- APPLE  ORNAMENTS



   1 Big Red Delicious apple.  Cut apple in 1/2, then cut 3 slices 1/4 inch thick, out of each 1/2 of the apple.  Soak in lemon juice, 3 minutes; drain.  Bake in oven at 200 degrees for 6 hours, with door ajar.  Do not slice apple too thin or it will curl up.  Decorate with baby's breath and raffia.  These make beautiful ornaments!

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 395871 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 10 tbsp. applesauce
5 oz. cinnamon

  Mix together.  Roll out - cut with cookie cutters.  Place on a rack. Let air dry for 2 weeks or until dry, or put in microwave on simmer for 30 minutes or until dry.

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 395872 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. ground cloves
2 tbsp. Elmer's glue
1 tbsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. applesauce

  Stir together spices.  Mix in applesauce and glue.  Work with hands as necessary to make pliable dough.  If necessary, add water a few drops at a time to form dough.  Roll to 1/4 inch thickness on clean smooth surface.  Cut dough with cookie cutters.  Cut hole in the top or ornament with straw or skewer if you wish to hang ornaments.  Lay on a rack or flat surface several days, turning occasionally, until dry. Prevent children from eating these ornaments.  They are not edible. 

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 395873 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 1 c. Elmers glue
2/3 c. liquid starch

  Gradually add starch until ball is formed (you need to stir a lot). You may need to alter the amounts of starch according to the runniness of the glue.  Keep well covered. 

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 395874 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 3/4 c. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. allspice
2 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
1 c. applesauce
Wire
1/8 or 1/4 inch ribbon

  Combine first 4 ingredients, blending well.  Stir in applesauce; mix well (mixture will be stiff).  Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness on an ungreased cookie sheet.  Using small or medium size cookie cutters, cut dough into the desired shapes.  Peel away the excess dough and reroll as necessary.  To make hole to put ribbon though, use a straw to make the hole.  Let ornaments dry, uncovered, for 4 to 5 days. Yield:  25 small ornaments or 18 medium size ornaments.  I found putting them on cooling racks, they dry better. 

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 395875 -- APPLE - CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 4 oz. ground cinnamon
10 tbsp. applesauce

  Combine cinnamon with applesauce.  Roll out and cut with cookie cutter.  Pierce with hole for hanging.  Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 200 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes.  Watch to ensure that edges don't curl.  Makes about 12 small ornaments.  Very fragrant but definitely NOT  EDIBLE (they aren't toxic, they just don't taste good).

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 395876 -- BUBBLE  BATH



 1/2 c. detergent
1 c. epsom salt
4-5 drops glycerin
A few drops food coloring
A few drops favorite cologne

  Mix well; pour into container. 

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 395877 -- PLAY - DO



 1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
1 tbsp. oil
1 tsp. any food coloring

  Heat and stir in saucepan until it forms a ball.  Let cool. 

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 395878 -- SUNBURST  GLITTER  (EDIBLE  GLITTER)



 1 tbsp. warm water
1 tbsp. gum arabic
1 egg white

  Mix gum arabic and warm water in cup over hot water until completely dissolved. If you wish it colored, add it at this stage.  A little blue will whiten flakes; yellow with a little orange makes gold.  Used plain gives a silver effect.  Apply egg white to surface of mirror or glass upon which the above mixture is to be poured, spread very evenly but not too thin with finger tips.  Let stand 12 hours or until dry.  (May be dried in oven after heat is turned off.)  When dry, scrape off with razor blade in long even strokes.  Sift through a strainer and store in dry covered container. 

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 395879 -- MAGIC  MODELING  DOUGH



 1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar

  Stir in: 2 tbsp. oil Food coloring (optional)   Cook until ball forms.  Cool.  Knead.  May be scented with oil of cloves or peppermint. 

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 395880 -- SALT  MAP  DOUGH



   Mix: 2 c. flour   Slowly add 1 cup of water.  Mix as dough.  If dough is too sticky it will be hard to work with. 

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 395881 -- INSTANT  PASTE



 1/2 c. flour
2 c. cold water
Oil of peppermint, just a few drops

  Mix together flour and cold water to make a creamy mixture.  Boil over heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.  Make sure it is a slow heat, otherwise it may burn.  Cool.  Then start to add oil of peppermint.  This prevents spoiling. Thin down, if necessary, with a few drops of cool water if it is too thick. Store covered in refrigerator. 

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 395882 -- SOAP  PAINT



 1 c. powdered detergent
4 tbsp. liquid starch
1 tbsp. powdered tempera

  Beat detergent and starch with rotary beater until peaks form.  Add tempera and mix well.  Apply with hands, brushes or stick. 

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 395883 -- FACE  PAINT



 1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. water
1/2 tsp. cold cream
2 drops food coloring of your choice

  In a small mixing bowl, stir in all the above ingredients.  Make sure they are all mixed well. 

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 395884 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1/2 c. powdered starch
Cold water
1 qt. boiling water
1/2 c. soap flakes
1/4 c. talcum powder
Aluminum pie pans, one for each color
Poster paints or food coloring
Glazed shelf paper

  Soften starch in a small amount of cold water.  Over medium low heat, add boiling water to starch, stirring constantly until mixture bubbles up.  Remove from heat and let cool.  Add soap flakes and talcum powder and stir until well mixed.  Divide mixture into as many portions as number of colors and add poster paints or food coloring to each one.  With a wet sponge, wipe underside of shelf paper and press firmly to table top or work surface.  This keeps the paper from slipping.  Then wipe glazed side and spread on the paint.VARIATIONS:

 Beat warm water into soap flakes until a pudding like consistency is reached. Add powdered tempera or food coloring.  Squirt a small mound of aerosol shaving soap onto a cookie sheet.  Add a few drops of food coloring and "paint" right on the sheet.  Following package directions, mix instant vanilla pudding with water or milk. Use a cookie sheet for a painting surface. 

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 395885 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 10 tbsp. ground cinnamon
6 tbsp. warm applesauce

  Mix and form a ball.  Roll out on cinnamon dusted board.  Cut out and put on cookie sheet.  Bake in 150 degree oven for 6 hours with door cracked open.  Poke holes before baking.

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 395886 -- PLAY-DOUGH



 2 c. flour
1 c. salt
2 tbsp. powdered alum (from pharmacy)
2 tbsp. oil
1 c. boiling water
Food coloring

  After mixing above ingredients, let children knead to correct consistency.  Store in a closed container. 

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 395887 -- APPLE  CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 3/4 c. ground cinnamon
2 tbsp. ground cloves
1 c. applesauce
1 tbsp. ground allspice
1 tbsp. nutmeg
1/8 or 1/4 inch ribbon

  Mix the applesauce and the spices in a bowl.  Make a ball with the dough and then roll it out between wax paper.  Using Christmas cookie cutters, cut out desired shapes you can and lay them on a wax paper lined cookie sheet.  Reball the scraps and repeat the procedure using all of the dough.  Take a pencil and make a hole towards the top so that ribbon can pass through it later.  Lay the cookie sheets in a convenient place to dry for 4 or 5 days to dry uncovered.  When dry, thread the ribbon through the holes for hanging.  You can decorate one side of the ornament either by gluing things to it or painting designs.  Store these in a resealable plastic bag.  These make wonderful Christmas gifts that make a new wonderful family tradition. These will also be good for use as a room scent or to take musty smells out of closets or amp basements besides being attractive tree ornaments. 

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 395888 -- BUBBLE RECIPE



 2 c. Joy dishwashing detergent
6 c. water
3/4 c. white Karo corn syrup

 

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 395889 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 3/4 to 1 c. applesauce
1 (4.12 oz.) bottle ground cinnamon

  Mix applesauce and cinnamon to form stiff dough.  Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut with cookie cutters.  Let air dry several days.  Make hole for ribbon.  Not Edible!

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 395890 -- DOUGH  ART



   Make Christmas ornaments with your children or braided dough baskets for decoration 1/2 c. salt 1/4 c. water 

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 395891 -- BUBBLE  SOLUTION



 1/3 c. dish soap or baby shampoo
1 1/4 c. water
2 tsp. sugar
1 drop food coloring

  Combine and put in an unbreakable bottle.

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 395892 -- SAND  PAINTING



   Color sand by adding food coloring.  Bake in moderate oven to dry.  Brush a mixture of Elmer's glue and water on a piece of paper.  Sprinkle sand over mixture, shake loose sand off.  Let dry. 

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 395893 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1 c. laundry starch
2 c. cold water
2 tbsp. glycerin
4 c. hot water
1 c. mild soap flakes
Food coloring of your choice

  Combine starch and water in saucepan.  Add hot water and cook over medium heat until it boils and becomes clear.  Add glycerin and soap, mix until thoroughly dissolved.  Add food coloring. 

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 395894 -- BUBBLE  SOLUTION



 1/3 c. dish soap or baby shampoo
1 1/4 c. water
2 tsp. sugar
1 drop food coloring

 

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 395895 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 4 oz. cinnamon
1 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. applesauce, may need more
2 tbsp. white glue, Elmer's

  Combine all ingredients in bowl.  Knead with hands 2-3 minutes - not too wet and not too dry.  Roll out to 1/4 inch thick.  Cut with cookie cutters.  Transfer cut shapes onto wax paper.  Put hole in top using a straw.  Keep on wax paper and flip them every couple of hours to evenly dry. 

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 395896 -- SIMPLIFIED  CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



   Mix 3/4 to 1 cup applesauce with 1 (4.12 ounce) ground cinnamon to form a stiff dough.  Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut with cookie cutters.  Make holes for ribbon.  Put on cookie rack to dry.  Let air dry while flipping occasionally. 

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 395897 -- PASTE  FOR  PAPIER  MACHE



 3 c. water
1 1/2 c. flour
Oil of peppermint

  Mix flour with cold water.  Cook over low heat, stirring until paste thickens.  If too thick, add a little water.  Cool the mixture and add 1 teaspoon peppermint oil.

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 395898 -- SOAP  PAINT



 1 1/2 c. soap flakes
1 c. hot water
Food coloring

  Mix together well and add a few drops of coloring.

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 395899 -- AIR  FRESHENERS  OR  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. applesauce (drain very well)
3/4 c. cinnamon
1 tbsp. allspice
2 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg

  Mix all the spices together and add drained applesauce.  Roll out on wax paper about 1/2" thick.  Puncture a hole in the shape so that a ribbon can be added for hanging.  Let shapes dry on wax paper for 2 days. 

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 395900 -- FINGER  PAINT



   Dissolve 1/2 cup cornstarch in 4 cups boiling water and stir.  Let mixture come to boil again.  Pour hot mixture into individual cups in muffin pan.  Add different food colors to each cup.  Allow to cool. Cooling will cause paint to thicken. 

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 395901 -- SOAP  PAINT



 3 c. soap flakes
1 1/2 c. hot water

  NOTE:  Use plastic mixture bowl or ice cream container to mix in. Whip with egg beater until stiff.  Do not attempt to store.  Mix and use as needed.  (This is nice to use on dark blue paper to create a snow scene.) 

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 395902 -- LION  FACES



 Oranges
Pretzel sticks thin
Raisins
Cheddar cheese, shredded

  Peel an orange, then slice horizontally.  Make a lion face on the orange using: pretzels for whiskers, raisins for eyes and nose. Shredded cheddar cheese for a shaggy mane. 

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 395903 -- FINGER  PAINTS - MORE PERMANENT



 1 c. cornstarch
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 c. soap flakes
2 c. cold water
Saucepan
Sm. jars with lids
Cooking spoon

  Dissolve the cornstarch in 1/2 cups of cold water.  Dissolve gelatin in the remaining 1/2 cup cold water and ad to the cornstarch mixture. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is thick, stir occasionally. Stir in the soap flakes.   When the mixture cools slightly, divide it into the small jars.  Add a different color of paint to each jar, stirring thoroughly so the color is well blended.  Store in the refrigerator, tightly capped.

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 395904 -- SOAP - FLAKE  FINGER  PAINTS



 1 c. Ivory Snow soap flakes
1/4 c. water
Food coloring
Egg beater
Mixing bowl

  Combine the soap flakes and water in the mixing bowl.  Beat with egg beater until the mixture looks and feels like whipped cream.  Mix in a few drops of food coloring.  These are temporary paints for finger painting on a cookie sheet or piece of newspaper, or in the bathtub!

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 395905 -- SPICED  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. cinnamon
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. applesauce
1 tbsp. Elmers glue

  Mix together all ingredients.  Knead until pliable, then roll out onto waxed paper.  Sprinkle with more cinnamon.  Cut out into various shapes.   Put in hole for ribbon.  Let dry 2 to 4 days.

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 395906 -- SALT  DOUGH  MODELING  DOUGH



 2 c. flour
1 c. salt
2 tbsp. oil

  Mix above ingredients.  Add water a little at a time to almost one cup.  Color with food coloring. 

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 395907 -- CLEAN  PAINT



 Tempera
Water
Liquid detergent

  Mix together using equal parts of water and liquid detergent.  The detergent helps prevent stains and makes clean-up easier. 

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 395908 -- SIDEWALK  CHAULK



 1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. powdered tempra paint
9 tbsp. plaster of Paris

  Stir until creamy.  Pour into small paper cups.  Set aside for approximately 1 hour.  When set peel off the paper cup. 

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 395909 -- PAINT  BRUSH  CLEANER



   Place in old saucepan and cover with white vinegar.  Bring to a boil, simmer several minutes.  Wash brush in soap and warm water.

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 395910 -- ANTIGUING  FLOWERS



   Equal parts of light stain and turpentine-liquid gold paint or spray. Mix equal amounts of stain and turpentine in an old container (tall coffee can), dip flowers, holding them upside down over can until they stop dripping.  Lay on newspaper or cardboard until dry (about 24 hours).  After dry, arrange in containers, dip pipe cleaners in liquid gold and brush here and there on edges of flowers and leaves.  After the flowers have dried, individual flowers may be taken off the main branch and wired to toothpicks or longer wood splints for arranging.

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 395911 -- TOMATO  PASTE



 8 qt. peeled, cored, chopped tomatoes,
   about 4 dozen large
1 1/2 c. chopped sweet red peppers
   (about 3)
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp. salt
1 clove garlic (optional)

  Combine all ingredients and cook slowly over low heat for 1 hour. Press tomato mixture through a fine sieve, add garlic if desired. Cook mixture slowly until thick enough to round up on a tablespoon (about 2 1/2 hours).  Stir frequently.  Remove clove of garlic.  Pour hot mixture into hot Ball jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.  Adjust Ball dome lids and Ball bands.  Process half pints 45 minutes in water bath canner.  Yields about 9 half pints.

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 395912 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 1 c. liquid starch
3 c. soap flakes
1 c. cold water
Powdered tempera paint (enough for
   desired color)

  Mix all ingredients together with an electric mixer.  This mixture will be rather stiff.  This mix washed out easily. 

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 395913 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1/4 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring

  Boil cornstarch and water mixture until thickened.  Cool.  Pour into containers. Add food coloring and stir well.  Seal container well after using. 

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 395914 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1/2 c. cornstarch
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. cold water
Food coloring

  In a medium size saucepan mix all of the ingredients together.  Cook over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes until the mixture is smooth and thick.  Stir with a wooden spoon while the mixture is cooking.  After it has thickened, let it cool.  Divide the mixture into as many containers as the number of colors you want.  Add a little bit of food coloring to each container.  Stir the coloring in first, then decide if you want to add more.  Cover tightly to store. 

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 395915 -- SILLY  PUDDY



 1 c. Elmer's glue
2 1/2 c. liquid starch
Food coloring

  In a medium bowl, mix glue and 1 cup of the starch together.  Add a few drops of food coloring.  Cover bowl and let it stand overnight.  The next day, slowly stir in with a spoon 1 to 1 1/2 cups of starch until a big glob forms.  Pour off the extra starch.  Store in covered container. 

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 395916 -- BUBBLE  TROUBLE



 4 c. water
1 c. Dawn liquid
1 tsp. glycerin

  Mix well.  Let set 7 days before use.  Or: 2 c. Dawn liquid 1/2 c. Karo syrup   Mix well.  Use now.

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 395917 -- KOOL  AID  MODELING  DOUGH



 1 c. all purpose flour
1/4 c. salt
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
1 env. Kool Aid unsweetened soft
   drink mix, any flavor
1 c. water
1 tbsp. vegetable oil

  Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar in medium saucepan.  Dissolve Kool Aid in 1 cup water.  Add oil.  Pour liquids together with dry ingredients.  Stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes until mixture forms a ball in the center of the pan.  Remove to floured surface and knead for 1 minute.  Store in plastic bag or air tight container in refrigerator.  Fun to make.  I make this recipe at RMVI child care class. 

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 395918 -- MODELING  DOUGH



 4 c. white flour
1 c. salt
1 tbsp. cooking oil
1 1/2 c. water
Food coloring

  1. Mix flour and salt and gradually add the cooking oil and then the water until    the mixture is smooth.  2. Knead the dough into a ball.  3. Color the dough with food coloring and knead well.  4. Put in a plastic bag and leave in the refrigerator for an hour. 

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 395919 -- SAWDUST  DOUGH



 3 c. flour
2 c. sawdust
1 c. salt

  Mix the three ingredients together.  Add water as needed to form a soft dough.  I shaped a volcano out of the sawdust dough!  I used cardboard for the bottom.  A discarded cone shaped birthday hat for the shape of the volcano and the sawdust dough for the outer layer of the volcano. (It looks like oatmeal and chocolate chip mix that's ready to erupt.) 

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 395920 -- SILLY  PUDDY



 Elmer's Glue
Liquid starch

  Mix equal parts of Elmer's glue and liquid starch for a few minutes until smooth.  Do not cook.  Store covered.  The more you mix it by hand, the more it stretches.  Store in zip lock bag. 

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 395921 -- PLAYDOH



 1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
1 tbsp. cooking oil
Drop of oil of clove or wintergreen
   (optional)
Food coloring

  Put all ingredients together in a heavy saucepan and cook over medium heat until dough forms ball and pulls away from sides of pan.  Add food color and knead until smooth (it doesn't stick to counter top - doesn't need flour kneaded in.

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 395922 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 4 oz. can (1 c.) cinnamon
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. applesauce
2 tbsp. Elmer's white glue

  Knead 2-3 minutes until mixed.  Roll out 1/4 inch thick.  Straw for hole - hanger.  Dry on screen - turn every other day (2-3 days). 

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 395923 -- SALT  DOUGH  FOR  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. flour
1/4 c. salt
6 tbsp. water

  Combine flour and salt.  Then add water.  Dough should be soft but not sticky.  Knead until all salt is worked in and dough is smooth.  Roll out and cut with cookie cutters.  Make hole for hanger.  Bake at 275 degrees for 3 hours, check periodically.  They are done when completely hard.  Cool before painting with felt tip markers and coat with high gloss polyurethane. 

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 395924 -- BUBBLE  RECIPE



 2 c. Joy dishwashing liquid
6 c. water
3/4 c. white Karo corn syrup

  Combine, shake, let settle 4 hours.  Store covered in refrigerator to extend suds shelf life.  Use JOY!  Costs about $1.50 per gallon. Non-toxic - but not for human consumption.  Bubble Tips:  1.  Do not stir wand in suds to avoid foaming.  2.  If foam develops scrape off with stiff card.  3.  Keep suds clean, avoid dirt, grass, bugs, etc.  4.  Rotate play area around yard.  THIS WILL KILL GRASS IF SPILLED.  This is a great recipe to make huge bubbles with the large bubble wand.

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 395925 -- PASTE  FOR  CHILDREN'S  PLAY



 1 c. sugar
1 c. flour
1 qt. cold water
1 tbsp. alum
1/2 tsp. oil of cloves

  Combine sugar, flour, and cold water in top of double boiler.  Cook until thickened, stirring often.  Add alum and oil of cloves to preserve.  Seal into jars.  Paste will set to stiffer consistency. Last indefinitely if kept sealed.

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 395926 -- PLAYING  DOUGH



 1 tbsp. oil
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1 c. colored water



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 395927 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



   Mix 3/4-1 cup applesauce with 14-12 ounce bottle ground cinnamon to form a stiff dough.  Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut with cookie cutters.  Make hole for ribbon.  Carefully put on rack to dry.  Let air dry several days, turning occasionally.  Makes about 12 sweet smelling ornaments. 

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 395928 -- IT'S  A  CINCH  FINGER  PAINT



 1 can shaving cream
Poster Paint (tempura)

  Spray shaving cream on a piece of paper.  Add or sprinkle dry paint into the cream and insert 10 little fingers.  Mix to make a masterpiece suitable for the refrigerator door!

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 395929 -- TREE  ORNAMENTS



 2 c. baking soda (1 lb. box)
1 c. cornstarch
1 1/4 c. water

  Combine and mix thoroughly.  Stir over medium heat until low boil. *Continue stirring until dough-like consistency.  Cool in airtight container or plastic bag in refrigerator. When dough cools knead and roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.  Use cookie cutters to make the shapes desired.  With the end of a pencil make a small hole for hanging ornament.  Place shapes on a wax paper lined cookie sheet and allow to dry for 1- 2 days.  Don't turn over to dry; might result in cracking. When completely dry paint with poster or ceramic paint.  *Optional - spray with clear finishing spray available at moist hobby centers.  Makes 12-15 ornaments.  *Be careful not to have flame too high - mixture burns easily.

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 395930 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 5 oz. cinnamon (2 lg. cans)
10 tbsp. warmed applesauce

  Mix together until mixture forms a ball, adding more cinnamon if necessary. Knead dough and turn out onto cinnamon dusted wood cutting board.  Roll out to 1/4" to 3/8" thickness and cut with cookie cutters.  Poke holes in top for hanging.  Place on wire rack to air dry (approximately 6 days). 

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 395931 -- PLAY-DOH



 1 1/2 c. flour
3 tsp. cream of tartar
3/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. water
1 1/2 tbsp. vegetable oil
Food coloring (4 colors)

  Mix dry ingredients in a saucepan, stir in liquid over medium heat until it forms a ball.  Take off stove.  Divide in 4 parts.  Add food coloring.  Knead until evenly colored.  Store in sealed containers. 

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 395932 -- "COOKIE"  ORNAMENTS



  2/3 c. water   Stir and boil.  Add: 1/2 c. cold water 

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 395933 -- PLAYDOH



   Mix in a pot: 1/4 c. salt 2 tbsp. cream of tartar 1 c. water 1 tbsp. oil Food coloring   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until dough forms ball. Will keep a long time in sealed container. 

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 395934 -- FOSSIL  DOUGH



 1 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 tsp. powdered alum
Water

  Mix dry ingredients together.  Add water a small amount at a time until mixture is a dough consistency.  Knead clay until smooth.  Press dough to 1/4 inch thick.  Press object to make a fossil print, then remove object.  Fossil items may be leaves, shells, bones, coins, stones, etc. 

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 395935 -- MODELING  MATERIALS



   Cooked salt.  Mix 2 parts of salt to 1 part of cornstarch and 1 part water.  Cover over low heat, stirring vigorously, until material is stiff.  Ready to mold when cool.  Dries in 36 hours if size is small. 8 boxes of salt and proportionate amounts of cornstarch and water makes enough material for 32 small objects. 

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 395936 -- CINNAMON  SCENT  ORNAMENTS



 2 lg. cans cinnamon or 5 oz. total (2
   c.)
10 tbsp. warm applesauce (1 1/4 c.)

  Mix cinnamon and applesauce together until mixture forms a ball, adding more cinnamon if necessary.  Knead the dough and turn onto a cinnamon dusted wood cutting board. Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch or 3/8 inch thickness and cut with your favorite cookie cutters.  Poke a hole in top of each ornament for hanging.  Place on wire screen to air dry (about 6 days).  Not only are these fun to make, but your house will smell wonderful during the holiday season. 

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 395937 -- BUBBLE  SOLUTION



 2 1/2 c. water
1/4 c. dish detergent
1 tbsp. glycerin
Food coloring (opt.)

  Stir together gently. 

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 395938 -- SIMPLE  STAINED  GLASS  TREE  ORNAMENTS



 1 bag looped pretzels
Assorted hard candies
Curling ribbon for hanging

  Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Place pretzels on cookie sheet covered with aluminum foil.  Place hard candy in Baggies and crush with hammer into coarse pieces.  Fill the bottom 2 loops of each pretzel with candy pieces.  Bake until candy is melted, about 5 minutes.  Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.  When candy is cool, peel carefully from aluminum foil and break off any candy that has leaked out of the loops.  Thread a piece of ribbon through the top loop of the pretzel and hang ornaments on the tree. 

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 395939 -- FRESH  FLOWERS  PRESERVATIVE



 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tbsp. household bleach

  Mix in 1 quart of water.

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 395940 -- PLAY - DOUGH



 1 c. flour
1 c. water
1/2 c. salt
1 tbsp. salad oil
2 tsp. cream of tartar
Food coloring



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 395941 -- FLOUR  &  SALT  DOUGH  TREE  ORNAMENTS



 4 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 1/2 c. water

  Mix flour and salt.  Add 1 cup water; mix.  Add 1/2 cup water.  Knead on floured surface 10 minutes.  Shape.  Bake at 250-300 degrees until hard paint.  Dip in polyurethane.

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 395942 -- SCENTED  CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 1 (4 oz.) can cinnamon
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. applesauce
2 tbsp. white glue

  In medium bowl, combine cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.  Add applesauce and glue; stir to combine.  Work mixture with hand 2 to 3 minutes or until dough is smooth and ingredients are thoroughly mixed.  Divide into workable portions.  Roll out on a floured surface.  Cut out shapes to make ornaments, wreaths, etc.  Use a toothpick or straw to make hole for hanging.  Let dry for several days, turning once each day.

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 395943 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1 pkg. unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. warm water
1/2 c. cornstarch
3 tbsp. sugar
2 c. water
Dash liquid detergent
Food coloring

  Pour gelatin in water.  Set aside.  Combine cornstarch with sugar, gradually add water.  Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat, add gelatin mixture.  Pour mixture into jars; one for each color.  Pour in a dash of liquid detergent and food coloring.  Refrigerate can be kept for up to 5 weeks.

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 395944 -- HALLOWEEN  FACE  PAINT



 1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. water
1/2 tsp. cold cream
2 drops food coloring

  In small bowl combine all ingredients; mix well.  Yield: 2 teaspoons. 

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 395945 -- CRAFT  COLOR  BASE



 1/2 c. corn starch
1 c. cold water
1 env. unflavored gelatin
2 c. hot water
1/2 c. mild soap flakes or synthetic
   detergent
Food coloring or 1 tsp. Rit dye per
   cup

  Combine corn starch and 3/4 cup cold water in a saucepan.  Soak gelatin in remaining 1/4 cup water.  Add hot water to starch mixture and cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil and turns clear.  Remove from heat. Blend in softened gelatin.  Add soap; stir until mixture thickens and soap dissolves.  Makes 3 cups.  Add color.  Can be used for most any type of children's paintings. 

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 395946 -- JIFFY  FINGER  PAINT



 Flour
Salt
Water
Food coloring

  Mix flour, salt, water to make a paste the consistency of a thick gravy.  Divide into small jars and add a different food coloring to each jar.  Store in refrigerator for several months. 

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 395947 -- FINGER  PAINT



 2 c. flour
3 c. cold water
2 tsp. salt
2 c. hot water
Food coloring

  Mix flour and salt together.  Add cold water to dry ingredients with egg beater until smooth.  Add hot water and boil until glossy; remove from heat and add food coloring.  Paint should be the consistency of a thick starch or heavy cream sauce.  Be careful to keep the paint runny enough to manipulate. 

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 395948 -- COOKED  MODELING  DOUGH



 2 c. salt
1 c. flour
1 tsp. alum
1 2/3 c. water

  Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.  Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 3-5 minutes.  Cool slightly.  Food coloring may be added now or painted when dry.  This mixture can be used to spread on maps, stretched out on cardboard or to cover boxes or cans to be decorated. 

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 395949 -- UNCOOKED  MODELING  DOUGH



 3 c. flour
1 c. salt
1/2 c. oil
1 tbsp. alum
Water

  Mix all ingredients together adding only enough water to make mixture a pliable consistency, without being sticky.  Food coloring may be added now or painted when dry. 

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 395950 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1 c. cornstarch
1 c. cold water

  Combine thoroughly, then add 1 quart boiling water, stirring to mix.  Add: Powdered tempera paint for color   This makes a large quantity of finger paint.  You may want to cut recipe in half.

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 395951 -- FINGER  PAINTS - DRY



 1/2 c. Niagra starch
1/4 c. powdered paint
1/2 c. Ivory Snow

  Mix above ingredients.  Wet shelf paper and put paint in spice shaker to shake out.

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 395952 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 1 c. liquid starch
2 c. Elmers glue

  Mix.  Coloring may be added to starch if desired.

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 395953 -- BATHTUB  FINGER  PAINTS



 1/3 c. cornstarch
3 tbsp. talcum powder
1 1/2 c. water
3 tbsp. mild liquid dishwashing soap
Food coloring

  Put cornstarch in medium saucepan.  Add water, a little at a time.  Stir until mixed.  Cook mixture over low to medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat.  Add talcum powder and dishwashing soap. Stir until mixed.  Divide into equal parts.  Color with food coloring.  When cool, use fingers to paint tub, wall, face, etc.  Washes clean in warm water. 

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 395954 -- HOMEMADE  SILLY  PUTTY



 2 parts white glue (Elmer's)
1 part Sta-Flo liquid starch

  Mix well.  It needs to dry a bit before it is "workable".  It may not work well on a humid day.  Store in an air-tight container.  Note:  If you use Elmer's school glue instead of regular white, it does not bounce or pick up pictures but it makes a gooey delight that kids will love.  Use on a smooth surface. 

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 395955 -- PASTE



 1/2 c. flour
1 c. boiling water

  Add flour to the boiling water; stir over low heat until thick and shiny.  Let cool.  Can be kept in a covered container to use again. 

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 395956 -- PLAY-DOUGH



 1 c. flour
1/4 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
1 tbsp. oil
Food coloring



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 395957 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 1 tbsp. liquid starch
2 tbsp. white glue

  Mix together and it's ready!

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 395958 -- EDIBLE  FINGER  PAINT



 1 box instant pudding
Food coloring

  Mix instant pudding according to directions on package.  Add food coloring.  Finger paint on freezer paper.

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 395959 -- CLAY  RECIPE  FOR  ORNAMENTS



 4 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 tsp. powdered alum
1 1/2 c. water

  Mix well in a large bowl.  If the dough is too dry, work in another tablespoon of water with your hands. Dough can be colored by dividing it into several parts and kneading a drop or 2 of food coloring into each part.  Roll or mold as desired.  TO ROLL:  Roll dough 1/8" thick on lightly floured board.  Cut with cookie cutters dipped in flour.  Make a hole in the top 1/4" down for hanging by using the end of a plastic straw dipped in flour.  Shake the dots from the end of the straw and press on for decorations.  TO MOLD:  Shape dough no more than 1/2" thick into figures such as: flowers, fruits, animals, etc.  Insert a fine wire in each for hanging.  Bake ornaments on ungreased cookie sheet for about 30 minutes in a 250 degree oven.  Turn and bake another 1 1/2 hours until hard and dry.  Remove and cool. When done, sand lightly with fine sandpaper until smooth.  Paint with plastic based poster, acrylic paint or markers.  Paint both sides.  Allow paint to dry and seal with a clear shellac, spray plastic or clear nail polish.  This recipe makes about 5 dozen 2 1/2" ornaments. 

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 395960 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 3/4 c. cinnamon
1 tbsp. ground nutmeg
2 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. ground allspice
1 c. applesauce

  Mix spices; add applesauce.  On wax paper, roll dough about 1/4" thick.  Cut shapes with cookie cutters (small shapes are easier to handle).  With spatula, lift shapes to cookie sheets.  Make a hole in the top of each shape with a toothpick so ribbon or string for hanging can be strung later.  Let these ornaments air dry for 4 to 5 days, turning each day.  Don't throw broken ones away, use them in your stove top potpourris.  Ornaments last a long time. 

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 395961 -- GREASE  PAINT  FOR  MAKE  UP



 2 tsp. white shortening
5 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. white flour
Glycerin
Food color
2 1/2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa (for
   brown make-up)

  Using spatula, blend first 3 ingredients on a plate, for a smooth paste.  Add 3 to 4 drops of glycerin to make creamy (enough to do one child's face).  When putting on, stroke in one direction over face.  To Remove:  Use shortening, cold cream or baby oil. 

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 395962 -- CLAY  RECIPE  FOR  ORNAMENTS



 4 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 tsp. alum
1 1/2 c. water

  Roll and mold as desired (can put food coloring in).  Remember to use pencil head to put hole in ornament for hanging.  Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 250 degrees for 30 minutes.  Turn and bake 1/2 hour  until hard and dry.  Sand slightly and paint.

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 395963 -- EDIBLE  FUNDOUGHS



   All edible fundoughs should be made, used & eaten the same day.PEANUT BUTTER & HONEY:
1 c. peanut butter
1 c. honey
2 c. powdered milk

  Supervise as you have children follow these steps:  1.  Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.  2.  Add more powdered milk if necessary to make a workable dough.  3.  Form the dough into balls and other shapes.PEANUT BUTTER & SYRUP:
1 c. peanut butter
1 c. corn syrup
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 1/2 c. powdered milk

  Supervise as you have children follow these steps:  1.  Mix all ingredients together with a spoon.  2.  Add more powdered milk if necessary to make a workable dough.  3.  Knead, shape and eat. 

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 395964 -- FACE  PAINT



 1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. water
1/2 tsp. cold cream
Food color

  In small container add first 3 ingredients.  Add food color, drop by drop, until it is the desired shade.  Paint face.  Washes off with soap and water. 

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 395965 -- FINGER  PAINT



 2 c. flour
2 tsp. salt

  Mix together and add 2 1/2 cups cold water; beat until smooth and gradually add 2 cups hot water.  Boil until clear.  Beat until smooth.  Add food coloring. Store in jars. 

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 395966 -- DOUGH



 1 c. salt
2 c. flour
1 c. water

 

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 395967 -- HOMEMADE  BUBBLE  BATH



 2 c. vegetable oil
10 drops perfume
3 tbsp. liquid shampoo

 

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 395968 -- FACE  PAINT



 Cornstarch
Water
Cold cream
Food coloring
Muffin tin

 

------------------------

 395969 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring
Dish detergent
4 plastic or paper cups
Med. saucepan

 

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 395970 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 1/2 c. Elmer's glue
1/4 c. liquid starch

 

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 395971 -- SALT  DOUGH  ORNAMENTS



 2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. salt
1 c. water

  Combine dry ingredients in a bowl, slowly add water, mix and form a ball.  Add more or less water, knead 7-10 minutes until smooth and firm.  Keep in bag in refrigerator until use (up to 5 days) spray mold (if using one) with Pam and press in dough.  Pull out gently.  Bake on foil lined cookie sheet at 250 degrees until firm and dry or can leave in mold and bake until it's a little firm first.  Then remove and bake on sheet.  Can be painted and coated.  If using in a deep mold, leave a hollow in the back.

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 395972 -- DOUGH  ORNAMENTS



 2 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 c. water

  Mix ingredients thoroughly.  Add 1 tablespoon of water if dough will not hold together.  Knead 5 minutes.  Shape.  Poke a small hole for hanging or open a paper clip partially and press half of it into the back of decoration before baking.  Place ornaments on lightly greased cookie sheet.  Smooth rough edges with a wet knife before baking. Bake at 250 degrees for 2 hours.  Paint with acrylic paint and coat with clear shellac.  This recipe will not work if halved or doubled or if not used within 2 hours. 

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 395973 -- FACE  PAINT



 1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. water
1/2 tsp. cold cream
2 drops food coloring of your choice

  Mix all ingredients in small plastic mixing bowl.  Make sure mixed well. 

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 395974 -- SILLY  PUTTY  -  NOT  FOOD



   Use 2 parts Elmer's glue to 1 part StaFlo liquid starch.  Mix with your hands until you play with it.  Store in a covered container.  Keep off of fabric and carpet.  We think this is fun stuff.

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 395975 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. corn starch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring

  Mix sugar and corn starch, then add water.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until well blended.  When it starts to thicken, it will thicken quickly.  When it is pudding consistency, divide mixture into 4 to 5 portions; add a different food color to each and a pinch of detergent.  Keeps well in refrigerator.

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 395976 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 1/4 c. liquid laundry starch
2 drops food coloring or 1 tsp.
   tempura

 

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 395977 -- BUBBLE  BLOWING  SOLUTION



 1/4 c. liquid detergent
2 1/2 c. sugar
9 tbsp. cooking oil
Food coloring
1 3/4 qt. water

  Mix all ingredients, adding water last.  Stir until sugar dissolved.

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 395978 -- FLORAL  PRESERVATIVE



 1 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. chlorine bleach
1 gallon water

  Mix ingredients.  Use with cut flowers from a florist or from your own garden. 

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 395979 -- "GOOP" - SILLY  PUTTY



 1 c. glue
1/2 c. liquid starch

 

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 395980 -- SARAH'S  BUBBLE  SOLUTION



 1/3 c. dish soap or baby shampoo
1 1/4 c. water
2 tsp. sugar
1 drop food coloring

  Combine and put in an unbreakable bottle. 

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 395981 -- PASTE  RECIPE



 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. cold water

  Mix together as you would to make gravy.  Add 2 cups boiling water and cook until thick.  Add 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered alum.  Add 1/4 teaspoon oil of wintergreen (preservative). 

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 395982 -- SCENTED  CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



   Not for eating!! 1 tbsp. ground cloves 1 tbsp. nutmeg 3/4 c. applesauce 2 tbsp. white glue   In medium bowl combine cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.  Add applesauce and glue. Stir to combine.  Work mixture with hands 2 to 3 minutes or until dough is smooth and ingredients are thoroughly mixed.  Divide into 4 portions.  Roll out each portion to 1/4" thickness.  Cut with cookie cutters and make a hole in top with a straw or toothpick.  Place on wire racks and dry at room temperature for several days.  Turn over each day.  Thread ribbon through hole.  Makes 32 (2") ornaments. 

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 395983 -- FACE  PAINTS



 Muffin tin
Cornstarch
Water
Food coloring
Cold cream

  In each cup of muffin tin mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon water, 1/2 teaspoon cold cream and a couple drops of food coloring. Stir and paint. 

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 395984 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring
Dish detergent
4 plastic or paper cups

  Mix sugar, cornstarch and water in saucepan.  Cook over low heat 5 minutes, stirring constantly.  Remove from stove and cool.  Divide mixture into 4 cups.  Add a little food coloring and 1 drop of dish detergent.  Stir and paint. 

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 395985 -- SCHOOL  PASTE



 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. flour
2 c. water
1/2 tsp. powdered alum
15 drops oil of cloves

  Mix sugar, flour, water and alum in saucepan.  Cook on low heat, stirring constantly until thick.  Remove from heat and add oil of cloves.  Makes 1 pint and will keep for several months. 

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 395986 -- MAKE - YOUR - OWN  STICKERS



 8 tbsp. vinegar
4 pkgs. unflavored gelatin
1 tbsp. peppermint extract

  Bring vinegar to a boil and add gelatin.  Reduce heat to low and stir until gelatin is dissolved.  Add peppermint extract.  Brush on back of paper desired for stickers (wrapping paper, magazine pages, cards, etc.).  Let dry and trim.  Lick and use as regular stickers. Remainder should be stored in airtight jar and will keep for several months.  It will solidify.  So warm in pan of hot water to use again. 

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 395987 -- PLAY - SLIME



 2 c. cornstarch
1 c. water
Food coloring

  Combine together.  As it dries out add more water. 

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 395988 -- MODELING  DOUGH



 1 c. flour
1 c. canning salt
1 tbsp. powdered alum
1 c. boiling water
Food coloring

  Pour boiling water over mixture of flour, salt, and alum.  Stir thoroughly. Cool enough to handle and knead.  Divide dough and add a different food color to each piece.  Knead color into dough.  Store in airtight container. 

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 395989 -- FACE  PAINT



 6 tsp. cornstarch
3 tsp. water
3 tsp. cold cream
Food coloring



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 395990 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Dish detergent
Plastic or paper cups
Food coloring



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 395991 -- PASTE  FOR  CHILDREN



 1 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 qt. water
1 tbsp. powdered alum

  Place all ingredients in double boiler and cook until clear.  Stir this.  Makes a lot of paste.  Store in refrigerator. 

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 395992 -- GOOEY  GLUE



 3/4 c. cold water
2 tbsp. corn syrup
1 tsp. white vinegar
1/2 c. cornstarch

 

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 395993 -- HOMEMADE  PLAY  -  DOUGH



 1/2 c. salt
1 c. flour
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
Food coloring
1 tbsp. oil

  Mix in pot and cook on medium heat.  It is done when it gathers around the spoon.  If you use hot water to begin with, it cooks in 2 to 3 minutes.  Cool a bit.  Knead about 10 seconds.  This is a durable play dough and will last for months.  Put into plastic bag and keep in a coffee can. 

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 395994 -- PLAY-DOUGH



 2 1/2 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 c. water

  Mixture may be stored in refrigerator for months! 

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 395995 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1/4 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring

  Mix cornstarch and water in medium pan and then boil until the mixture thickens.  (It will take a while.)  Cool.  Pour into containers - baby food jars with screw on lids are perfect.  Add food coloring. 

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 395996 -- DRYING  FLOWERS



 Flowers
Silica gel or uncolored kitty litter*
Floral wire
Floral tape

  *Sift kitty litter, discarding larger pieces.  1.  Trim stems 1/2 to 3/4 inch from base of flowers.  Spread silica     gel, 1 to 2 inches deep, in small glass or paper bowl or 2-cup     measure.  Prepare 1 container for each flower.  2.  Arrange 1 flower, blossom-side up, in each bowl of silica gel.     Sprinkle additional gel between petals, covering flower     completely.  3.  Place 1 or 2 flowers in oven as directed on chart.  Place 2-cup     measure filled with water in oven.  Microwave as directed.  Remove     from oven and allow to finish drying for at least 12 hours.  4.  Remove flowers carefully, shaking gently to remove silica gel.     Use small paintbrush to remove any remaining gel.  Attach floral     wire to stems with floral tape.FLOWER DRYING GUIDE:

 Use Power Level 9 for all of the following:  2 carnations for 3 to 3 1/2 minutes; 2 daisies for 1 to 2 minutes; 2 daisy mums (pom poms) for 3 to 4 minutes; and 1 rose for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.  TIPS:  Choose brightly-colored flowers that are partially open.  White and pastel flowers may turn brown.  Spray dried flowers with hair spray or acrylic spray coating for protection.  Let spray dry completely. 

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 395997 -- HOMEMADE  PLAY - DOUGH



 1 c. white flour
1/4 c. salt
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
2 tsp. food coloring
1 tbsp. oil

  Mix flour, salt and cream of tartar in medium pot.  Combine water, food coloring and oil and add to flour mixture.  Cook over medium heat and stir for 3 to 5 minutes until mixture forms a ball in the center of pot.  Turn out and knead on lightly floured surface until desired consistency.  Store in airtight container (no-toxic).  

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 395998 -- PLAY - DOUGH



 2 c. flour
2 c. water
1 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
3 tbsp. salad oil
Food coloring

  Combine ingredients and stir in a 1 quart saucepan over medium-high heat until thick.  Add coloring by kneading in.  Store in plastic or margarine tubs.

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 395999 -- DIANE'S  SPICED  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. applesauce
3/4 c. cinnamon
2 tbsp. nutmeg
2 tbsp. allspice
2 tbsp. ground cloves

  Mix all and form into a dough.  Roll out 1/4 inch thick and cut with cookie cutter.  Make small hole in top with ice pick.  Leave out to dry.  Insert tie, cord or ribbon into hole afterwards to hang.

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 396000 -- CORNSTARCH  AND  BAKING  SODA  ORNAMENTS



 2 c. baking soda
1 c. cornstarch
1 1/4 c. cold water

  Mix cornstarch and baking soda, then add water.  Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the consistency of wet mashed potatoes.  Turn onto a plate, cover with a damp cloth and let cool. Knead until smooth.  Seal in plastic bag, in refrigerator until needed.

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 396001 -- SILLY  PUDDY



   Like playdoh. 1 c. salt 1 tbsp. Wesson oil Food coloring 2 c. water   Mix ingredients together; knead until smooth.  Color to suit. 

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 396002 -- HOMEMADE  FINGER  PAINT



 2 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. cold water
2 c. boiling water
Food coloring

  Mix flour with salt.  Add water, stir until smooth.  Gradually add this mixture to boiling water.  Boil until smooth and thick.  Add food coloring and until smooth. 

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 396003 -- BUBBLE  BLOWING  SOLUTION



 1 c. water
1/3 c. Joy dishwashing liquid
2 tbsp. light corn syrup

  Mix and allow to sit for 1 hour before using.  May be stored in refrigerator. 

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 396004 -- COOKED  PLAY DOUGH



 1 c. flour
1 c. water with food
Coloring of your choice
1/2 c. salt
1 tbsp. oil
2 tsp. cream of tartar

  Mix together gradually and cook until play dough consistency.

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 396005 -- PLAY - DOUGH



 1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
1 tbsp. cooking oil
Food coloring
Flavoring oil (opt.)

  Mix flour, salt and cream of tartar in a saucepan.  Add water and cooking oil, then a few drops of food coloring.*  Cook on medium heat and stir constantly until mixture pulls from the pan (about 3 minutes. Knead immediately, then store in airtight container.  *Optional: Add mint flavoring to green dough; add strawberry flavoring to red dough, etc.   

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 396006 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 3/4 c. applesauce
1 c. cinnamon
1 tbsp. ground nutmeg
1 tbsp. ground allspice
1 tbsp. ground cloves

  Dough will be very sticky.  Roll out on cinnamon covered surface and cut with cookie cutter.  Make hole with pencil to put ribbon through to hang as ornaments. 

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 396007 -- SALT  DOUGH  ORNAMENTS



 2 c. white flour
1 c. salt
1 c. warm water
2 tbsp. oil

  Combine and knead for 10 minutes or until dough is smooth.  If crumbly add water; if moist and sticky add flour until right consistency.  Shape into desired shapes or roll out dough and use cookie cutters.  Bake at 325 degrees until dry - not brown- approximately 15 minutes per 1/4 inch thickness.  When cool paint with water colors or acrylic paints.  Color may be added to dough before cooking.  Spray with acrylic spray to preserve and shine. 

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 396008 -- SUPER  BUBBLE  SOLUTION



 1 c. Joy liquid detergent
2 1/2 tsp. glycerine
1 c. water

  Add Joy and glycerine to water.  Mix gently so as not to form excessive bubbles.  Best if refrigerated overnight.

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 396009 -- NUTTY  PUTTY



 1 tbsp. liquid starch
2 tbsp. white glue, such as Elmer's
   school glue
3 drops food coloring
Pinch sodium benzoate to retard mold
Plastic Easter egg or small screw-top
   jar

  WARNING:  Omit sodium benzoate if material is to be used with young children.  Makes about 3 tablespoons.  Measure starch into a small bowl.  Add glue.  Let set 5 minutes.  If desired, add coloring and sodium benzoate.  Then mix thoroughly until all starch is absorbed and color is spread smoothly throughout.  The more you mix the putty, the better it vets.  Store in a plastic Easter egg or small jar.  HOW TO USE IT:  This recipe makes a rubbery putty that will bounce, pick up pictures from the newspaper, stretch, and mold into shapes. If left in the open air, it will melt into a rubbery blob and turn hard.  If a tougher, more rubbery putty is desired, add one more teaspoonful starch.  Soft putty should set overnight before being used to pick up pictures.  If used too soon, it may stick to the paper.  Stored in an airtight container, Nutty Putty will last several days. If the surface dries out or if it gets too tough from handling, just dip it into warm water and then knead.

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 396010 -- MODELING  DOUGH



 3/4 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1 1/2 tsp. powdered alum
1 1/2 tsp. vegetable oil
1/2 c. boiling water
Food coloring

  Combine flour, salt, and alum in a mixing bowl.  Add vegetable oil and boiling water.  Stir vigorously with a spoon until well blended. Dough should not stick to the sides of the bowl and should be cool enough to handle.  Add food coloring and knead into dough until color is well blended and the dough is the desired tint.  Makes about 1 cup.  Double the recipe for large projects.  For groups, mix several double recipes rather than one large amount.  HOW TO USE IT: This is an excellent play dough.  It has a smooth texture, takes about 15 minutes to make, and dries to a hard finish overnight.  Use it to make lovely dough flowers as well as animals and other figures.  Store in a jar with a tight lid.  Dough will keep several months without refrigeration.  THIS RECIPE HAS BEEN ALTERED BY THE USER ON 08-07-1990.

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 396011 -- GIFT  BUBBLE  BATH



 5 lbs. Epsom salts
1 sm. box Ivory soap
1 sm. box powdered sachet

  Mix thoroughly.  Makes 16 cups

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 396012 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 4 oz. cinnamon
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. apple sauce
2 tbsp. white glue

  Combine cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.  Add apple sauce and glue.  Stir, work mixture with hands 2 to 3 minutes or until dough is smooth and ingredients are mixed.  Divide into 4 portions.  Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut out with your favorite cookie cutters.  Place cut outs on wire rack and dry at room temperature.  Turn once a day for several days. 

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 396013 -- SALT  DOUGH  ORNAMENTS



 1 1/4 c. water
1 c. salt
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. whole wheat flour

  Heat water and salt together until salt slightly dissolves.  Add to flour mixture.  Mix with hands until dough is smooth.  Roll out.  Cut with cookie cutter.  Place on foil lined baking sheets.  Place in 300 degree oven for about 1 hour.  Turn often. 

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 396014 -- SIDEWALK  CHALK



 6 eggshells
1 tsp. flour
1 tsp. very hot tap water
Clean, smooth rock
2 dishes
Spoon
Strip of paper towel
Sidewalk or playground

  Wash and dry eggshells.  Grind them outside on clean, smooth concrete with a smooth rock.  Rind until you have a powder.  Pick out big pieces of shell and throw them away.  Measure flour and hot water into another dish.  Add 1 tablespoon of the eggshell powder.  Mix and mash until it sticks together.  Shape and press firmly into a chalk stick shape.  Roll stick up tight in strip of paper towel.  Dry for 3 days until rock hard.  Write with chalk, erase with shoe. 

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 396015 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. ground cinnamon
4 tbsp. white glue
3/4 to 1 c. water

  Mix above ingredients together and refrigerate for 2 hours.  Then sprinkle cinnamon on your work surface.  Spoon chilled dough from the bowl onto the cinnamon.  Use your fingers and hands to knead the dough until it is smooth.  Roll the dough to about a 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out the shapes with cookie cutter.  To dry shapes, layer them on waxed paper at room temperature and turn them over twice a day for 4 days.  To speed up the drying, bake the ornaments on a cookie sheet in a warm oven for 2 hours.  Poke a hole in each one with a plastic straw before drying.  When shapes are dry, add ribbon hangers.  You can also make a mobile. 

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 396016 -- NUTTY  PUTTY



 1 tbsp. liquid starch
2 tbsp. white glue
3 drops food coloring (optional)
Plastic egg or screw top jar
Bowl

  Put starch in bowl.  Add glue and let set 5 minutes.  If desired, add coloring.  Mix until starch is absorbed and color is spread smoothly.  Hint:  The more you mix, the better it gets.  Store in plastic egg or small jar overnight before using to pick up pictures from comics.  Use to bounce, pick up pictures from comics or newspaper, and mold into shapes.  Do not leave in open air, it will melt and turn hard.  Add 1 teaspoon more starch for a tougher, more rubbery putty.  Dip into warm water and knead if putty dries out. 

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 396017 -- FUNCLAY



 Water colors, tempera paints, wax paper
1 c. salt
1/2 c. cornstarch
1 c. boiling water
Pan
Wet cloth

  Mix all ingredients in a pan.  Boil to a soft ball stage.  Knead on wax paper until dough-like.  Wrap in wet cloth to keep for a few days. Make animals, designs, then let dry and paint. 

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 396018 -- BUBBLE  RECIPE



 2 c. Joy dishwashing detergent
6 c. water
3/4 c. Karo light corn syrup

  Combine, shake, let settle 4 hours.  Store covered in refrigerator to extend suds shelf life.  Allow to warm before using. USE JOY!!

 Costs about $1.50 per gallon.  Non-toxic, but not for human consumption. 

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 396019 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 1 c. Elmer's glue (not generic brand,
   must be Elmer's!)
3/4 c. warm water
1/2 tsp. Borax

  Mix it all up and have fun!  Don't use food coloring - it gets all over!  Keep in a plastic bag. 

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 396020 -- HOMEMADE  SILLY  PUTTY



 Elmer's glue
Sta-Flo liquid starch

  Mix well - 2 parts glue to 1 part starch.  Mixture will need to dry out a while before it is workable.  It may be necessary to add a touch more glue or starch.  Do not make on a humid day!  Store in an airtight container.  NOTE:  This homemade version is just as nasty as the commercial variety.  Beware of contact with clothes, carpet and hair! 

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 396021 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1/2 c. dry laundry starch
1/4 c. cold water
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. soap flakes (Ivory Snow)
1 tsp. glycerine
Food coloring

  Mix starch and cold water in a saucepan.  Pour in the boiling water and cook over low heat until shiny.  Remove from heat.  Add soap flakes and glycerine.  Divide into portions and add different food colorings.  NOTE:  If you have no paper, the shiny side of freezer wrap works well, with the added advantage of being able to create small or giant masterpieces.  

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 396022 -- FUN-I-SALAD



 1 head cabbage, coarsely chopped
1/2 c. sesame seeds
1 pkg. top Ramen-Oriental soup mix
8 green onions
3/4 c. slivered almonds

DRESSING:
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. pepper
1 c. salad oil
1/2 c. rice vinegar

  Brown nuts and seeds in butter.  Set aside to cool.  Mix cabbage and onion just before serving, mix seeds and nuts with cabbage mixture. Crush noodles from soup mix and sprinkle with 1/2 package Oriental powder mix, and add dressing.  Serve. 

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 396023 -- RICH  YEAST  DOUGH



 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 pkg. active dry yeast
1 1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs

  In large mixer bowl, combine 2 cups flour and the yeast.  Heat together milk, butter, sugar and salt just until warm (115 to 120 degrees), stirring to melt butter.  Add to dry mixture in mixer bowl; add eggs.  Beat at low speed for 1/2 minute.  Beat 3 minutes at high. By hand, stir in remaining flour.  Place dough in greased bowl, turning once to grease surface.  Cover; let rise in warm place until double, about 1 1/2 hours.  Turn out on lightly floured surface.  Divide in half and form each part into a ball.  Use half for Bienenstich and other half for another recipe. 

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 396024 -- HOMEMADE  PLAY - DO



 1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tbsp. oil
1 c. water
Few drops food coloring

  Mix ingredients together in a pan.  Heat on medium heat, stirring constantly until ball forms.  Cool and knead.  Store in a plastic bag.----



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 396025 -- AGGRESSION  COOKIES



 3 c. brown sugar
3 c. margarine
6 c. oatmeal
1 tbsp. baking soda
3 c. flour

  Put all ingredients in a large bowl.  Mash, knead, squeeze, pound, etc.  Then form into small balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.  Butter the bottom of a small glass.  Dip it in sugar and mash the balls flat.  You only need to butter once, but re-dip in sugar for each ball.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.  Great therapy on mad days.

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 396026 -- DIRT  PIE



 1 c. cold milk
1 (4 serving pkg.) Jello instant
   pudding and pie filling (your
   favorite flavor)
1 (8 oz.) container Cool Whip, thawed
20 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
1 1/2 c. "Rocks" (granola
     chunks, chocolate chips,
     peanut butter chips, or
     a combination), optional

 

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 396027 -- MONSTER  TOAST



 Bread
Milk
Food coloring

  Pour a small amount of milk into cups.  Add food coloring to make bright colors. "Paint" monster face on bread with small clean paint brushes.  You can also paint an "M" on the back of the bread.  Toast in toaster, butter and gobble up your monster!  (Dark bread works just as well as light.)

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 396028 -- ANTS  ON  A  LOG



 Celery
Peanut butter
Cream cheese
Raisins

 

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 396029 -- BANANA  ROLLS



 1 med. banana
2 tsp. peanut butter
2 pieces white bread

  Peel banana and cut in half.  Cut the crust off the bread.  Spread a thin layer of peanut butter on the bread.  Put 1/2 a banana on each piece of bread.  Wrap the bread around the banana.  The peanut butter will make it stick to the bananas.  Cut into 1 inch slices.

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 396030 -- MICROWAVE  CARAMEL  POPCORN



 1 c. brown sugar
1 stick margarine
1/4 c. white corn syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
3-4 qts. popped corn
1 brown grocery bag

  Combine all ingredients except baking soda and popcorn in 1 quart bowl.  Put in microwave on high 1 minute.  Stir.  Put back for 2 minutes on high.  Stir in soda.  Put popped corn in brown grocery bag.  Pour syrup over corn.  Close bag and shake.  Put bag, closed, in microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.  Take out.  Shake.  Put back for 1 1/2 minutes more.  Add nuts if desired.  Pour in bowl.  Stir as it cools.  Eat or store in closed container.

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 396031 -- POTATO  CANDY



 1 med. white potato
1 lb. confectioners' sugar
Peanut butter

  Boil potato, peel and mash thoroughly or put through a sieve.  Stir in sugar to form a stiff dough.  Roll the dough on a lightly floured board or wax paper to 1/4 inch thickness.  Spread generously with peanut butter.  Roll up jelly roll fashion and chill before slicing.

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 396032 -- FONDANT



 1 box 10x confectioner's sugar
1/3 c. unsweetened butter
1/3 c. light corn syrup
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Dash salt

  Mix all ingredients until well blended.  Knead on a clean surface until smooth and shiny.  Roll between 2 sheets of waxed paper until 1/3 inch thick.  Cut into desired shapes.  Use spatula to remove to a cookie sheet.  Allow to air dry several hours.  Store in tightly covered container.  Food coloring may be added during first step for color.  Mint extract may also be added at that point if desired.

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 396033 -- FACE  MAKE  UP



 1 tbsp. soft shortening (like Crisco)
2 tbsp. cornstarch
Add food coloring of desired color

  Mix together and apply to face.  May want to use cold cream before beginning. Will easily wash off with soap and water.

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 396034 -- CLOUD  DOUGH



 6 c. flour
1 c. salad oil
1 c. water
Tempera powder paint

  Mix dry ingredients together including paint powder.  Add oil and water, stir and knead until well mixed.  This dough is very soft and quite oily.  It does not stick to hands but hands will be very oily after playing with this dough. Good for young children who have weak muscles.

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 396035 -- PEANUT  BUTTER  PLAYDOUGH



 1 c. honey
1 c. peanut butter
1 c. powdered milk
1 c. oatmeal

 

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 396036 -- SAFE  PLAYDOUGH



 1 env. unsweetened Kool-Aid, any flavor
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. salt
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
1 tbsp. vegetable oil

  Mix dry Kool-Aid, flour, salt and cream of tartar in medium saucepan.  Stir in water and oil.  Stir over medium heat 3-5 minutes until mixture forms a ball in the center of the pan. 

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 396037 -- PLAYDOUGH



 3 c. flour
1 1/2 c. salt
6 tsp. cream of tartar
3 c. water
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
Food coloring

  Place dry ingredients into heavy aluminum pan.  Mix liquid.  Add a few drops of mint flavoring.  Blend well.  Cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until dough pulls away from pan or until it forms a soft ball in center of pan.

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 396038 -- MODELING  GOOP



 2 c. table salt
2/3 c. water
1 c. cornstarch

  Mix and stir salt and water over heat 4-5 minutes.  Remove from heat.  Add cornstarch and 1/2 cup cold water.  Stir until smooth.  Cook until thick.  Store in plastic bag.  This may be colored by adding food color to the cold water. The colors will be nice and bright.  Air dry finished product.  Great for relief maps for older children.

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 396039 -- SILLY  PUTTY



  2 tbsp. Sta-Flo liquid strach  

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 396040 -- MODELING  CLAY



 1 c. cornstarch
2 c. baking soda
1 1/4 c. cold water
Food coloring

  Add food coloring to water and mix well with other ingredients in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat about 4 minutes, stirring constantly until mixture thickens to the consistency of mashed potatoes.  Cover with damp cloth to cool. Knead until smooth.  Objects may be painted after they dry overnight.  Store in airtight container.

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 396041 -- BUBBLES



 1 qt. warm water
8 tsp. dishwashing detergent (Dawn,
   Joy, Ajax or Ivory)
2 tbsp. Karo syrup

 

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 396042 -- EDIBLE  FINGERPAINT



 1/2 c. Argo cornstarch
1 sm. pkg. flavored gelatin (like
   Jello), 3 oz. box

  Dissolve the starch in 1 cup cold water.  Add the Jello to 1 cup hot water and stir until dissolved.  Combine the 2 and stir.  Cook while stirring until thick. Cool.

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 396043 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1 env. Knox unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. cold water

  Mix together and set aside so it is ready when needed.2:

 In a saucepan mix together: 3/4 c. cold water   Add:  3:

 Cook this starch mixture until it boils and clears.  Stir constantly.  Remove from heat.  Now blend in gelatin.  Add 1/2 cup mild soak flakes or detergent and stir until blended, dissolved and thickened.  Add 4 drops of oil of cloves to keep paint sweet.  Paint may be colored by adding 1 tsp. of tempera powder to 1 cup of paint.  Use on dampened sheet of fingerpaint paper.  Store in containers with tight lid.  This paint will keep quite a while in the refrigerator.

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 396044 -- SOAP  PAINT



 1 c. powdered detergent
4 tbsp. liquid starch
Tempera coloring

 

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 396045 -- DO-IT-YOURSELF  SNOW



   Fill a gallon-sized mixing bowl 2/3 full with Ivory Snow soap powder.  Add warm water slowly while beating with an electric mixer at low speed.  Continue adding water and beating until mixture reaches consistency of cake frosting. 

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 396046 -- CRYSTAL  GARDENS



 4 tbsp. salt
4 tbsp. water
1 tbsp. ammonia
Charcoal
Colored ink

 

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 396047 -- A  RECIPE  FOR  HAPPY  DAYS



 Friendly words
Understanding
Time and patience
Warm personality
Humor

  Measure words carefully.  Add heaping cups of understanding; use generous amounts of time and patience.  Cook at low temperatures - do not boil!  Add lots of warm personality and a dash of humor.  Season to taste with spice of life. Serve in individual molds!

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 396048 -- FINGER  PAINT



   Mix flour and salt with a little water to make a paste with the consistency of thick gravy.  Sprinkle in a little food coloring.SOAP FLAKE FINGER PAINT:

 Mix a little water with soap flakes to make a paste and add food coloring if you wish, or use these amounts: 1 c. cold water 3 c. soap flakes Food coloring or powdered paint to color  

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 396049 -- PLAY  DOUGH



 1 c. flour
1 c. water
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 c. salt
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
Food coloring

  Put all together in a pan.  Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly!  Dough will gather on stirring spoon.  Dump onto wax paper.  Cool, knead.  Store in covered container or plastic bag.  This recipe requires no refrigeration and is not sticky.

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 396050 -- MODELING  DOUGH



 2 c. table salt
2/3 c. water
1 c. cornstarch
1/2 c. cold water

  Stir salt and 2/3 cup water over heat 4 to 5 minutes.  Remove from heat.  Add cornstarch and cold water.  Stir until smooth.  Cook until thick.  Store in plastic container.  Will not crumble when dry.

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 396051 -- CLAY



 1 c. cornstarch
2 c. baking soda (1 lb. box)
1 3/4 c. water

  Combine ingredients.  Cook until thickened to dough like consistency.  Turn mixture out on pastry board and knead.  Keep in plastic bag.  The finished art work may be painted when dry.

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 396052 -- BASIC  BREADDOUGH  CRAFT  RECIPE



 4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. warm water
1 c. salt

  Combine the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl and make a well in the center. Pour in about 1 cup of the water, mixing with a fork or with your hands.  Add more water as needed until dough is neither crumbly not sticky.  Place on a lightly floured board and knead until smooth, 5 minutes.  Use only a small amount of dough at a time and wrap the remainder and place in the refrigerator.  Shape breaddough as desired.  Bake on a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil.  325 degrees for about 1 hour or until dough is hard. Thicker pieces will take longer to bake.  For a shiny finish brush with 1 whole beaten egg after 15 minutes of baking time and again in 15 minutes if a darker finish is desired.  If the dough puffs up while baking make several holes in the puff using a straight pin.  Your items may be painted with acrylic paints or varnished with spray or brush on varnish.  Form your own shapes, shape in the form of rolls and breads, use cookie cutters, make impressions with all sorts of items found around the house...the possibilities are endless.  To make a hole for hanging use a straw to make a hole before baking.  To make hair or fur use a garlic press.  Most of all be creative and enjoy.  This is also a great project for the kids or grandkids this summer.  Have them make special gifts for holidays and birthdays or to give to someone special.

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 396053 -- ALPHABET  PRETZELS



   For review in first grade and as they learn new letters in kindergarten, the children could make "Taste Treats" by making alphabet letters which are pretzels.  Dissolve: 1 pkg. dry yeast   Mix: 1 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt   With a large spoon work flour mixture into yeast mixture.  (It may be necessary to add a little more water at this point.)  When about three cups of flour mixture have been worked in, knead on a countertop while working in remaining flour mixture.  Set mixture aside to rise.  (For about 30 minutes or until double in bulk--place out of drafts.)  Divide dough into 18-24 parts.  Shape dough into letters and place on greased pans.  Use mixture of 1 egg slightly beaten plus 1 tbsp. water to "paint" letters.  Sprinkle with coarse-grained salt.  Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes or until brown.

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 396054 -- CHEESE  CRISPIES



   This is a good recipe for the kids to help with.  They love to make a different shapes and sizes. 1/2 lb. margarine 2 c. flour 2 heaping c. Rice Krispies 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional) 1/2 tsp. salt   Cream margarine and cheese together.  Add remaining ingredients.  Form into balls or other shapes.  Bake 15 minutes, 350 degrees.  Great for parties.

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 396055 -- FINGER  JELLO



 4 env. Knox unflavored gelatin
3 pkgs. (4 oz. each) fruit flavor
   gelatin
4 c. boiling water

  Mix unflavored and flavored gelatin.  Add boiling water.  Stir until completely dissolved.  Pour into 13x9 baking pan.  Chill to firm.  Makes 9 dozen 1 inch blox.

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 396056 -- JELLO  IN  MUFFIN  CUPS



 1 pkg. (4 serving size) Jello
3/4 c. boiling water
1/2 c. cold water and ice cubes
1 c. fruit cocktail (drained)

  Dissolve gelatin in boiling water.  Combine water and ice to make one (1) cup. Add to gelatin.  Stir until slightly thickened.  Remove unmelted ice.  Add fruit.  Chill 10 minutes until thickened.  Place foil baking cups in muffin pans.  Spoon gelatin mixture into cups, about 2/3 full.  Chill until firm at least 2 hours.  Serve them right in the cupcake liners.  Makes 6.

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 396057 -- NO  BAKE  CHOCOLATE  OATMEAL  COOKIES



 1 1/2 c. sugar
1 stick butter
1/2 c. milk
3 tbsp. baking cocoa

  Combine and cook in a saucepan until mixture comes to a boil.  Boil for 3 minutes.  Remove from heat and stir in: 3 c. oats   Drop by teaspoon onto waxed paper.  Cookies will harden.

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 396058 -- NO  BAKE  CHOCOLATE  OATMEAL  COOKIES



 1 1/2 c. quick cooking oats
1/2 c. flaked coconut
1/4 c. chopped walnuts
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. milk
1/4 c. Land O Lakes Spread
3 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
Flaked coconut, if desired

  In medium bowl combine oats, coconut and walnuts; set aside.  In 2 quart saucepan combine sugar, milk, spread and cocoa.  Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a full boil (3 to 4 minutes).  Remove from heat.  Stir in oats, coconut and walnut mixture.  Quickly drop mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper.  Cool completely.  Store in refrigerator. If desired, while cookies are warm, roll in additional coconut.  Yield:  2 dozen.

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 396059 -- PEANUT  BUTTER  CREAMS



   Beat: 1/8 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. margarine 1/3 c. peanut butter 1 c. confectioners' sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla   Stir in:   Shape into little balls.  Roll each ball into 3/4 cup chopped, salted peanuts. Place on waxed paper and refrigerate.

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 396060 -- PEANUT  BUTTER  DOUGH



   Great for small ones who will eat dough. 1 c. honey 1 c. powdered milk 1 c. oatmeal Optional, food coloring   Mix.  Make some fun food!

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 396061 -- PEANUT  SNACK



 2 c. Cheerios
1 c. peanuts
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. jelly beans, gum drops or M&M's

  1.  In medium bowl mix together with spoon.  2.  Store in jar or plastic container.  Makes 4 cups.

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 396062 -- MARTHA'S  PLAY  DOUGH



   Mix: 1/4 c. salt 2 tbsp. cream of tartar   Then add: 1 tbsp. oil 2 tsp. food color   Cook and stir over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until it sticks together in the middle of the pan.  Knead on floured surface for 5 minutes.  Store in airtight container.

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 396063 -- PUPPY  CHOW  AND  KITTEN  CHOW



   In large kettle melt together 1 cup smooth peanut butter and 1 (12 oz.) bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips.  Add 1 box of *Crispex cereal and mix until all cereal is covered.  In a large paper grocery bag put 2 cups powdered sugar and add cereal mixture and shake until all cereal separates and is covered.  *For Kitten Chow use Cheerios.

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 396064 -- SALT  DOUGH



   This has a sparkly texture.  It is heavy and strong and especially suited for standing pieces, such as plaques or trivets.  Covered and refrigerated, salt dough lasts indefinitely. 2/3 c. water 1 c. cornstarch 1/2 c. cold water Food coloring, tempra or other water base paint   Mix salt and water in pan until quite warm.  Remove from heat.  Mix water and cornstarch together and add to mix in the pan, stirring constantly.  Return pan to stove and stir until mix forms a smooth mass.  Turn out onto a plate and cover with damp cloth until cool.  Work in color, if desired.  Shape on foil covered cookie sheet and let dry several hours in warm oven or days at room temperature.  Smooth edges with nail file.

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 396065 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 1 c. Elmers glue
1/2 c. liquid starch
Powdered tempra

  Mix.  If stringy, add glue.  If sticky, add starch.  *This does not stick to       clothing.

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 396066 -- SUGAR  BEAR  SQUARES



 1/4 c. margarine
1 pkg. (10 or 10 1/2 oz.) reg. or
   miniature marshmallows
6 c. Post Super Golden Crisp cereal
   (or use 3 c. each cereal and popped
popcorn)
1/2 c. peanuts (optional)

  Melt margarine in saucepan over low heat.  Add marshmallows; stir until melted. Remove from heat.  Add cereal and peanuts; toss to coat well.  Press firmly into greased 13x9 inch pan.  Chill 1 hour.  Cut unto squares.  Store in cool place. Makes 24 squares.  For microwave, melt margarine in large microwavable bowl at HIGH 45 seconds. Add marshmallows; toss to coat.  Cook uncovered 1 minute or until marshmallows are smooth when stirred.  Continue with recipe above.

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 396067 -- YABBA-DABBA-DO  SQUARES



 1/4 c. margarine
6 c. Post Fruity Pebbles Cereal*
1 pkg. (10 or 10 1/2 oz.) reg. or
   miniature marshmallows

  *Or use Cocoa Pebbles Cereal and add 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter with the margarine.  Melt margarine in saucepan over low heat.  Add marshmallows; stir until melted. Remove from heat.  Add cereal; toss to coat well.  Press firmly into greased 13x9 inch pan.  Chill 1 hour.  Cut into squares.  Store in cool place.  Makes 24 squares.  For microwave, melt margarine in large microwavable bowl at HIGH 45 seconds. Add marshmallows; toss to coat.  Cook uncovered 1 minute or until marshmallows are smooth when stirred.  Continue with recipe above.

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 396068 -- TAFFY  CRUNCH  POPCORN



 12 qts. popped corn
1 lb. Spanish peanuts (3 c.)
2 c. butter
2 boxes (1 lb. each) brown sugar
1/2 c. dark corn syrup
1/2 c. molasses
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla

  Turn popcorn into very large container/peanuts.  In large 5 quart saucepan melt butter.  Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, molasses and salt.  Bring to boil over medium heat stirring constantly.  Boil 5 minutes.  Remove.  Stir in vanilla.  Gradually pour over popped corn and peanuts, mixing well.  Turn into shallow pan.  Bake in preheated 250 degree oven 1 hour.  Stir every 15-20 minutes.  Remove from oven.  Turn out onto waxed paper.  Store in plastic bags after cooling.  Yields 10-12 quarts.

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 396069 -- BUTTERMILK  CORNBREAD



 1 1/2 c. cornbread quick mix
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
1 beaten egg
2 tbsp. vegetable oil

  Combine all ingredients; stir well.  Grease an 8 inch cast iron skillet, muffin pans, or corn stick pans; heat in a 425 degree oven for 5 minutes or until very hot.  Pour batter into hot skillet or pans.  For cornbread loaf, bake in skillet at 425 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden.  For muffins, bake at 425 degrees 20 to 25 minutes or until golden.  For corn sticks, bake at 425 for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.  Yield:  1 loaf, 1 dozen muffins, or 14 to 16 corn sticks.

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 396070 -- GOLDEN  HUSH  PUPPIES



 2 c. self-rising cornmeal
1 sm. onion (finely chopped)
3/4 c. milk
1 egg (slightly beaten)
vegetable oil or shortening

  Combine cornmeal and onion; add milk and egg, stirring well.  Carefully drop batter by tablespoonfuls into deep hot oil (370 degrees); cook only a few at a time, turning once.  Fry until hush puppies are golden brown (3 to 5 minutes.) Drain well on absorbent towels.  Makes 2 dozen.

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 396071 -- BUTTERMILK  HUSH  PUPPIES



 1 c. self-rising flour
1 c. self-rising cornmeal
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped onion
1 egg (beaten)
3/4 c. buttermilk
vegetable oil

  Combine first 7 ingredients; mix well.  Carefully drop batter by level tablespoonsful into deep hot oil (370 degrees); cook only a few at a time, turning once.  Fry 3 minutes or until hush puppies are golden brown.  Drain well on paper towels.  Yield:  about 2 1/2 dozen.

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 396072 -- HUSH  PUPPIES



 1 c. self-rising cornmeal
1 tsp. sugar
1 tbsp. self-rising flour
1/2 c. buttermilk
4 tbsp. minced onion
1 tbsp. cooking oil
1 egg

  Mix all ingredients.  Drop by spoonfuls in grease heated to 350 degrees.  Cook until golden brown.  Drain on paper towel.  Serve hot.  Makes 12 hush puppies.

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 396073 -- PUMPKIN  BREAD



 3/4 c. Mazola oil
1 c. sugar
2 eggs and 1 egg yolk
1 c. pumpkin
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 pkg. coconut cream pie filling
1/2 c. chopped nuts

  Combine oil, sugar, and eggs.  Add pumpkin.  Sift flour, soda, salt, nutmeg, baking powder, cinnamon.  Add pie filling and nuts.  Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.Icing:

 Brown 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan.  Take off heat.  Stir in 1 cup confectioners sugar and 4 to 6 tablespoons milk.  Stir and pour over bread.

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 396074 -- REFRIGERATOR  BRAN  MUFFINS



 5 c. flour
3 c. sugar
15 oz. box Raisin Bran
5 tsp. baking soda
1 c. oil
salt
4 eggs
4 c. buttermilk

  Thoroughly combine flour, soda, salt, Raisin Bran and sugar.  Add other ingredients.  Mix well.  Cover and refrigerate (may be stored for up to 4 weeks).  To bake, fill tins 2/3 full.  Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

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 396075 -- ZUCCHINI  BREAD



 3 eggs (beat until light and fluffy)
1 c. salad oil
2 c. grated zucchini
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

  Mix the above well.  Mix together: 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 c. nuts 1 c. raisins   Add wet ingredients.  Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees. 

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 396076 -- PUMPKIN  ROLLS



 3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 c. sugar
2/3 c. pumpkin
1 c. chopped walnuts

CREAM CHEESE FILLING:

 Beat together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened (I use Philadelphia light), 6 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla.  Beat until smooth.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Line a 10x15x1 inch pan with waxed paper.  Grease and flour wax paper.  Beat eggs and sugar in large bowl until thick and fluffy.  Beat in pumpkin.  Add dry ingredients.  Pour into prepared pan.  Spread evenly with rubber spatula. Sprinkle with nuts.  Bake for 15 minutes or until center springs back when lightly touched.  Loosen cake around edges with a knife, invert onto a clean damp cloth (towel) dusted with powdered sugar.  Peel off waxed paper, trim 1/4 inch from all sides.  Roll up cake and towel together from short side.  Cool completely.  Unroll.  Spread with filling.  Roll again without towel.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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 396077 -- INDIAN  FRY  BREAD  (POW  WOW  SPECIAL--TACOS)



 5 c. flour
5 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 lb. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
Vegetable oil
Water to be able to handle (mixable)
1 lb. hamburger
2 lg. tomatoes, chopped fine
1 lg. onion, chopped fine
Salt and pepper to taste
1 lg. can refried beans
1/2 lettuce head, shredded
Salsa to taste

  Get oil real hot (donut hot).  Mix flour mixture until workable by adding water in small amounts.  Make into large ball.  Let stand 20 minutes.  Take small soft ball size pinches off.  Roll in floured surface by hand.  Play with dough ball until large saucer size (or use rolling pin).  Drop rolled piece in hot oil until golden brown.  Drain on paper towels.  Put refried beans on, hamburger, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese.  Salt and pepper to taste.  LEFTOVER BREAD FOR BREAKFAST:  Reheat in microwave.  Sprinkle on cinnamon/sugar combination or put on butter and honey.  Great morning pick me up.

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 396078 -- BUTTER  PECAN  ROLLS



 1 pkg. yeast
1/4 c. water
1 c. milk, scalded
1/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
3 1/4 to 3 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 beaten egg

  Soften yeast in warm water.  Combine hot milk, shortening, sugar and salt; cool to lukewarm.  Add 1 cup of the flour; beat well.  Beat in softened yeast and egg.  Gradually add remaining flour to form soft dough, beating well.  Brush top lightly with soft shortening.  Cover and let rise in warm place until double, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.  Punch down; turn out on lightly floured surface and divide dough in half.  Roll each piece in 8x12 inch rectangle.  Brush with 2 tablespoons melted margarine.  Combine 1/2 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon; sprinkle half over each rectangle. Roll long edge in jelly roll fashion.  Seal edge.  Cut each roll in 8 (1 1/2 inch) slices.TOPPING:

 In each of two 9 1/2 x 5 x 3 inch metal loaf pans, mix 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup margarine, 1 tablespoon light corn syrup.  Heat slowly, stirring until blended.  Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1/2 cup pecans in each pan.  Top with 8 rolls, cut side down.  Cover, let rise until double, 45 minutes.  Bake 25 minutes in 375 degree oven.  Cool 2 or 3 minutes and invert on rack.  Remove pan.

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 396079 -- KENTUCKY  SPOON  BREAD



 1 stick margarine
1 (8 oz.) pkg. corn muffin mix
1 (8 oz.) can whole kernel corn,
   drained
1 (8 oz.) can cream style corn
1 c. sour cream
2 eggs

  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Butter and preheat 1 1/2 quart baking dish.  Melt butter and combine with muffin mix.  Add both cans of corn and sour cream.  Add slightly beaten eggs.  Stir mixture and pour into baking dish.  Bake for 35 minutes or until tester comes out clean.  Serve with a large spoon.

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 396080 -- POTATO  REFRIGERATOR  ROLLS



   Blue Ribbon Winner, 1966 Ventura County Fair 1 pkg. active dry yeast 2/3 c. sugar 1 1/2 tsp. salt 2/3 c. soft shortening 2 eggs 1 c. lukewarm mashed potatoes 7 to 7 1/2 c. sifted flour   Measure water into mixing bowl.  Add yeast, stirring to dissolve.  Stir in sugar, salt, shortening, eggs, and potatoes.  Mix in with hands until dough is easy to handle the flour.  Turn onto floured board and knead until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes.  Place greased side up in greased bowl.  Cover with damp cloth; place in refrigerator overnight.  About 2 hours before baking, shape dough into rolls.  Cover and let rise until double, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.  Bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.  Makes 4 dozen rolls.

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 396081 -- DATE  NUT  BREAD



 1 c. pitted dates, chopped fine (24
   dates)
1 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. soda
1 c. boiling water
2/3 c. sugar
1 beaten egg
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour (generous amount)

  Place dates, butter, soda, and water in a mixing bowl.  Let stand to cool.  Add sugar, egg, cream of tartar, nuts, vanilla, and flour.  Mix until blended.  Pour into well-greased loaf pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 1 hour.

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 396082 -- DILL  BREAD



 1 yeast cake, softened in 1/4 c. warm
   water
1 c. creamed cottage cheese
1/3 stick butter
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. instant minced onion
2 tsp. dill seed
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. soda
1 egg, unbeaten
2 1/4 to 2 1/2 c. plain flour

  Heat cottage cheese and butter in double boiler to lukewarm.  Combine all ingredients, except flour, in large bowl.  Mix, add flour gradually to form stiff dough.  Cover and let rise for 50-60 minutes in a warm place.  Then stir down dough and turn into a well-buttered loaf pan.  (I prefer to use two (1 pound) loaf pans as it is easier to slice than for 1 large loaf.)  Let rise for 30-40 minutes until again doubled in size.  Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.  Makes wonderful sandwiches.  After baking, it freezes nicely.

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 396083 -- HOMEMADE  BISCUIT  MIX



 9 c. flour, sifted
1/3 c. baking powder
4 tsp. salt
2 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 c. Crisco

  Stir baking powder, salt and cream of tartar into flour.  Sift together twice into large bowl.  Cut in Crisco until mix has consistency of cornmeal.  Will keep 6 weeks in covered container.  Use as Bisquick.

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 396084 -- BANANA  BREAD



 Scant 1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten together
1 c. crushed bananas
1 tsp. baking powder
2 c. flour
1 c. nut meats

  Mix in order given.  Bake in loaf pan at 325 degrees for 45 minutes.  Other fruits, such as figs, dates, etc., may be used.

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 396085 -- MEXICAN  SPOON  BREAD



 1 (1 lb.) can cream style corn
3/4 c. milk
1/3 c. melted shortening
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 c. cornmeal
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 (4 oz.) can green chiles, chopped
1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

  Mix all ingredients except chiles and cheese in order given above (wet ones first, then dry ones).  Pour half of batter into greased 9x9 inch square baking pan and spread with peeled green chiles and half the cheese.  Spread remaining batter on top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.  Bake 45 minutes in a hot 400 degree oven.  Remove from oven and let it cool just enough to set a little before cutting into serving pieces.  Serves 8.

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 396086 -- WHOLE  WHEAT  HONEY  BREAD



 2 pkgs. active dry yeast
2 1/2 c. warm (110 to 115 degree)
   water
2/3 c. nonfat dry milk powder
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. cooking oil
1 egg
5 to 5 3/4 c. whole wheat flour

  In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.  Stir in nonfat dry milk powder and all-purpose flour.  Combine oil, honey and egg.  Add to yeast mixture.  Beat well by hand.  Stir in as much of whole wheat flour as you can mix with a spoon. Turn out on lightly floured surface.  Knead in enough whole wheat flour to make a stiff dough.  Continue to knead 5 to 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.  Place in large greased bowl, turning once to grease surface.  Cover, let rise in warm place about 1 hour.  Punch down on floured board, divide in half.  Shape into 2 loaves.  Place in 2 greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pans.  Cover and let rise 45 minutes until nearly doubled.  Bake in 350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when tapped.  Turn out on wire rack.

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 396087 -- ORANGE  BREAD



 Peel of 1 lg. orange, cut fine
1/2 c. water
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar

  Simmer until peel is tender, about 10 minutes.  When cool, add milk to the cooked peel to make 1 1/2 cups liquid.  Add to the above 1 well-beaten egg and 2 cups flour, sifted with 2 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder.  Mix well and pour in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes.

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 396088 -- APRICOT-WALNUT  TEA  BREAD



 1 c. dried apricots (about 1/4 lb.)
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. walnuts
2 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
3 tsp. double-acting baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. salad oil

  Prepare the fruits and nuts; using scissors, snip the dried apricots in small pieces.  Add boiling water; let cool.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Sift flour, baking powder, salt.  In bowl, combine egg, vanilla, sugar and oil.  Beat until well blended. Gradually add apricot mixture.  Continue beating.  Add flour mixture all at once.  Beat until smooth.  Stir in nuts.  Turn batter into greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.  Bake 60-65 minutes.BANANA TEA BREAD:

 Use same recipe, substituting 1 1/4 mashed ripe banana and 1/2 cup milk for dried apricots and boiling water.

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 396089 -- BUTTERMILK  BISCUITS



   A County Fair winner several times. 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/3 c. shortening 3/4 c. buttermilk   Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and soda; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  Add buttermilk all at once.  Stir until dough follows fork around bowl.  Turn onto lightly floured board; knead 8 to 10 times. Roll 1/2 inch thick.  Cut with 2 1/4 inch cutter.  Makes about 1 dozen.  Put biscuits on an ungreased sheet or skillet.  Brush tops with butter, bake at 450 degrees for about 15 minutes.  I always double this recipe, and to make them more attractive, I cut them out with a scalloped cookie cutter.  When in a hurry, I roll the dough as directed and cut into squares to save time.

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 396090 -- INDIAN  FRIED  BREAD



 3 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c. milk

  Mix in bowl; roll on floured surface to 1-inch thickness, cut into 4-inch squares.  Heat shortening or oil in saucepan and fry on both sides until brown.  From Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma.

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 396091 -- HOT  BLUEBERRY  BREAD



 2 eggs
1 c. sugar
1 c. milk
1/4 c. butter, melted
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 c. fresh blueberries
2 tbsp. flour

  Combine eggs and sugar in large bowl; beat until blended well.  Add milk and butter, mix.  Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to liquid ingredients, stir until all moistened.  Combine berries and 2 tablespoons flour; stir well to coat berries and fold into batter.  Spoon into 2 greased and floured loaf pans.  Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.

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 396092 -- MUFFINS



 2 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 or 2 eggs
2 tbsp. sugar
1 c. milk
4 tbsp. melted butter

  Use up to 1/2 cup sugar to make sweeter muffins.  Mix and sift dry ingredients. Beat eggs until light, add milk and butter and add to flour mixture all at once. Stir only enough to dampen flour.  Drop by spoonfuls into buttered muffin pans until 2/3 full, and bake 15 to 20 minutes in 400 degree oven.  Makes 12 muffins.

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 396093 -- PULL  APART  BREAD



 20 Rhodes frozen dinner rolls
1 sm. pkg. butter pecan instant
   pudding
1/2 c. butter, melted
1/2 c. brown sugar, melted

  Place rolls in ungreased bundt pan and sprinkle pudding over top.  Pour butter and sugar mixture over top.  God to bed!  Let rise 6 1/2 hours.  Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.  Cool in pan 20 minutes or it will fall apart.

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 396094 -- ZUCCHINI  BREAD



 2 c. sugar
1 c. oil
2 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
3 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. chopped zucchini
1 c. chopped nuts

  Mix the first 4 ingredients until blended.  Add remaining ingredients.  Pour into greased and floured loaf pans.  Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.  Makes 2 large or 3 small loaves.

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 396095 -- PINEAPPLE  BREAKFAST  BREAD



 2 c. all-purpose flour
2 to 3 tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. butter or margarine
1/2 (8 1/4 oz.) can crushed
   pineapple; use remaining 1/2 for
   spread
1/4 c. buttermilk

  In mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.  Cut in butter until coarse crumbs.  Add undrained pineapple and buttermilk, mix until it holds together.  Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface.  Knead for 2 minutes.  Shape dough into a 6-inch circle, transfer dough to an 8-inch greased round cake pan.  Score the top in quarters.  Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes.  Serve warm with pineapple cream cheese spread.

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 396096 -- PUMPKIN  BREAD



 3 c. sugar
4 med. eggs
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
3 1/3 c. flour
2 c. pumpkin (fresh or canned)
1 c. oil
1 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
2 tsp. baking soda
2/3 c. water
1 c. chopped walnuts

  Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl, blending thoroughly.  Pour into prepared loaf pans and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until cake tester or knife comes clean when inserted in middle of loaves; tester will pull out slightly moist.  Allow loaves to cool in pans for 10 to 15 minutes, then turn out on bread board and cool completely.  Breads keep very well refrigerated and can be frozen.  Makes an excellent breakfast, sliced and toasted; also as holiday gifts.  SUGGESTED SUBSTITUTIONS:  Use 2 cups mashed bananas, unsweetened applesauce, or 1 package fresh cranberries.

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 396097 -- GRAMMA'S  PUMPKIN  BREAD



 3 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
3 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
2 c. sugar
2 c. canned pumpkin
4 eggs, beaten
1 1/4 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. walnuts

  Sift first 6 ingredients together, mixing well.  Add beaten eggs and oil, mixing well.  Add pumpkin and nuts, mix well.  Bake in 2 loaf pans at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

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 396098 -- ZUCCHINI  MUFFINS



 4 eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla
1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 c. zucchini, grated
1 tsp. plus a pinch of cinnamon
1 tbsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. nuts (optional)

  Beat nuts until frothy.  Add sugar, vanilla and oil, beat until lemon colored and thick.  Stir in zucchini, flour, cinnamon, soda and salt.  Beat for 5 minutes.  Fold in nuts, pour into greased and floured muffin tins or paper muffin cups.  Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.  Batter may be made up and kept for up to 3 days.  Color will darken as time passes.

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 396099 -- BUBBLE  BREAD



 1 pkg. frozen rolls (25 each)
1 c. melted oleo
1 c. plus 2 tbsp. brown sugar
2 tbsp. cinnamon
1 c. chopped pecans

  At night, put frozen rolls in a greased bundt pan.  Melt oleo.  Add brown sugar and cinnamon.  Stir until dissolved.  Add nuts.  Pour over frozen rolls.  Cover pan with towel.  In the morning, bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

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 396100 -- PORK  AND  BEAN  BREAD



 1 c. raisins
1 c. boiling water
3 eggs
1 c. oil
2 c. sugar
3 c. flour
1 (16 oz.) can pork and beans
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

  Mix raisins with boiling water; stir and set aside.  Beat eggs, oil, sugar and pork and beans until beans are broken.  Add flour and rest of dry ingredients to bean mixture.  Add vanilla.  Pour batter into 3 well-greased loaf pans.  Bake at 325 degrees for 50-60 minutes.

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 396101 -- APPLESAUCE  LOAF



 1/2 c. margarine
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. raisins
1 1/4 c. applesauce
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. nutmeg

  Cream margarine and sugar.  Beat in egg.  Stir together flour and spices. Gradually add to creamed mixture.  Beat applesauce into batter.  Stir in raisins and nuts.  Pour into greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.  Cool in pan for 10 minutes.  Remove from pan.  Cool on rack.  Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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 396102 -- SWEDISH  RYE  LOAVES



 2 1/2 c. rye flour,
     (lightly spoon
     flour into measuring
     c. then level off)
2 pkgs. dry yeast
1/3 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 tbsp. salt

  Combine all ingredients into large mixing bowl and blend.  In saucepan heat 2 cups water, 1/4 cup molasses, 1/4 cup butter or margarine until very warm (120 to 130 degrees).  Add to flour mixture, blend until moistened, beat two minutes. Stir in 3 1/2 to 4 cups flour to form a sticky dough.  Knead dough, adding 1/2 to 1 1/2 cups flour until dough is smooth, pliable, and no longer sticky (about 5 minutes).  Place dough in greased bowl, cover.  Let rise in warm place until light and not quite double in size, about 45 to 60 minutes.  Grease two 9 x 5 inch loaf pans.  Punch down dough, divide into two parts.  Shape into rectangular loaves to fit pans.  Cover, let rise in warm place until light, but not quite double in size (30 to 40 minutes).  If desired brush loaves with beaten egg before baking. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 35 minutes, until loaf sounds hollow when lightly tapped.  Immediately remove from pans and cool.

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 396103 -- FABULOUS  FLEXNER  BREAD



 All-purpose flour
2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. sugar
Lard
1 c. fluffy riced potatoes at room
   temp.
1 pkg. dry yeast
1 1/2 to 1 2/3 c. warm water
Melted butter

  Mix 6 cups flour, salt and sugar.  Add 1/4 cup lard and work with fingers as for pie crust.  Add potatoes prepared thusly, (use only old potatoes) boil large potato in jacket, peel while hot, put through ricer.  Measure 1 cup lightly, do not pack cup.  Spread out on platter and cool.  Add to flour and lard mixture.  Sprinkle yeast on 1/2 cup warm water, let set 5 minutes then stir and mix well. Add to other ingredients with the remaining water, kneading dough until it holds together but not dry.  Place 1/4 cup flour on bread board.  Knead with all the strength you have 5 to 10 minutes, turning and pounding it in approved fashion.  (There is no short cut here.)  When dough gets smooth and satiny looking and no longer sticks to your hands, it is kneaded enough.  Form ball and place in well-greased large bowl, roll ball around in bowl to coat.  Cover with towel and place in warm place free from drafts.  Let rise until light (sometimes blisters form in top.)  test by placing finger in dough; if indentation remains, the dough has risen enough, roughly 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours.  To make 2 loaves use 9 x 5 x 3 inch pans, 3 loaves use 7 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch pans.  Punch down dough; divide into desired loaves.  On floured board roll each piece to fit buttered pan.  Press into pans.  Dough should come up to the edges. Brush the loaves with butter or whole beaten egg.  Cover pans with towels and place in warm, draft-free place.  Let rise until light (dough looks stretched as if it would burst if pricked when it has sufficiently risen.)  Takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour.  Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until tops are golden. Reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake 10 to 15 minutes longer.  Turn loaves onto rack and butter if you like.

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 396104 -- ZUCCHINI  BREAD



 3 eggs
1 c. vegetable oil
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
2 c. shredded unpared zucchini
1/4 c. milk
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. chopped walnuts

  Measure all ingredients except flour, zucchini, walnuts and milk into large bowl.  Beat 1/2 minute on low speed scraping sides of bowl constantly until smooth - about 1 minute.  Stir flour gradually into mixture.  Stir in zucchini, walnuts and milk.  Pour batter into greased and floured bread pans.  Bake until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (about 1 hour), at 350 degrees.

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 396105 -- PUMPKIN  BREAD  LOAF



   Cream until fluffy: 1/2 c. vegetable oil 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1 1/2 c. mashed pumpkin   Sift together: 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 3/4 tsp. salt   Add: 1 tsp. nutmeg, if desired 1/2 c. raisins 1/2 c. chopped nuts 1 tsp. cloves   Grease and flour 2 loaf pans.  Divide batter into each.  Bake at 350 degrees for 1/2 hour.  Insert toothpick to check if finished.  Can be eaten plain, buttered, or with cream cheese.

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 396106 -- PUMPKIN  BREAD



   Beat together: 3 c. sugar 1 c. oil 1 tsp. cinnamon 4 eggs 1 1/2 tsp. salt   Add: 2 tsp. baking soda 2/3 c. water 3 c. flour   Grease and flour 4 one pound coffee cans.  Fill equally.  Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.  Cool 10 to 15 minutes.  Shake from cans.  Serve with cream cheese.

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 396107 -- FRENCH  BREAKFAST  PUFFS



 1/3 c. shortening
1 egg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. margarine/butter

  Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease muffin tin.  Mix shortening, 1/2 cup sugar and egg.  Stir in flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg, alternately with milk. Fill muffin tins about 2/3 full.  Bake until brown, 20 to 25 minutes.  Mix other half cup sugar and cinnamon.  Immediately after baking, roll puffs in melted margarine or butter, then in sugar-cinnamon mixture.

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 396108 -- CHEESE  LOAF



 1/4 c. butter, softened
2 tsp. poppy seed
3 tbsp. prepared mustard
1/2 Bermuda onion, diced
1 loaf unsliced bread (French or
   Italian)
1/2 lb. American cheese
4 or more slices of bacon

  Mix butter, poppy seed, mustard and onion.  Cut bread diagonally 1/2 inch - almost through.  Spread mixture between cuts - reserve 2 tablespoons of mixture. Place slice of cheese in each cut.  Spread reserved mixture over outside of the loaf.  Press the loaf together.  Arrange bacon on top of the loaf.  Wrap in foil.  Place in a shallow loaf pan.  Heat at 350 degrees until cheese melts and bacon bakes.

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 396109 -- CINNAMON  ROLLS



   I give you two ways to form the rolls; makes 8 very large rolls or 25 standard rolls. 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. vegetable oil 1/2 c. mashed potatoes, unseasoned 1 egg 1 1/2 tsp. salt 3 env. active dry yeast 3 tbsp. dry milk powder 3 c. unbleached all-purpose flour 2 1/2 to 3 c. bread flour 1/2 c. butter, softened 1 1/4 c. brown sugar 3 tbsp. cinnamon FROSTING:
1 c. butter, softened
4 tbsp. flour
2 c. confectioners' sugar
Dash of salt
2 tsp. vanilla extract

  In a large bowl, place the warm water, sugar, oil, potatoes, eggs, salt, and yeast and mix thoroughly.  Add the milk powder and the all-purpose flour; beat for 3 minutes.  Gradually add the bread flour and when the dough is workable, transfer to a lightly floured board (or use the dough hook attachment on your electric mixer) and knead for 10 minutes.  Grease a large, deep bowl with vegetable shortening; form the dough into a smooth ball and place in the bowl. Using your hands, grease the top of the dough.  Cover with a towel and allow dough to rise in a warm place until it has doubled, about 2 hours.  Punch dough down very thoroughly to break up any air bubbles.  Again form into a smooth ball, place in the re-greased bowl, turning it over so the top of the dough is also greased.  Cover, and let rise for 1 hour.  Punch dough down again, then transfer to a lightly floured surface.  Roll out to a rectangle 15 x 12 inches -- it should be about 2 inches thick.  Spread the dough with the softened butter.  In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar with the cinnamon.  Sprinkle it over the butter.  TIGHTLY roll dough up from the long side.  If the roll has stretched out longer than 16 inches, pat the ends towards the center to make a fat 16 inch roll.  With a serrated knife, cut the roll using a sawing motion into eight 2 inch rolls.  Place slices cut side up, 1 1/2 inches apart, in two greased 10- inch square pans that are at least 2 inches deep.  Cover with tea towel and allow the dough to rise in a warm place for 1 hour.  Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.  Bake the rolls for 10 minutes, then raise the oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake 5 minutes longer.  Remove from the oven and invert pans onto wax paper lined wire racks.  Allow rolls to cool completely.  To make frosting:  In a mixer bowl, place the softened butter, flour, salt, confectioners' sugar and vanilla.  Beat until blended, then use to frost the tops of the cooled rolls.  NOTE:  For smaller rolls, after the second rise, divide the dough into thirds. Roll out one-third at a time to a 12 x 8 inch rectangle.  Spread each with about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter mixture and sprinkle each with about 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 tablespoon of the cinnamon mixed together.  Tightly roll each third up from the short side.  Cut into nine 1 inch slices.  Place slices cut side up, 1 inch apart, in 3 greased 8 or 9 inch pans.  Cover and let rise for 1 hour.  Bake as above.  NOTE:  I like may rolls warmed in the microwave for about 5 seconds.

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 396110 -- SARA'S  DOUGHNUTS



 1 cake yeast
1 c. lukewarm water
1 c. warm potato water
1 c. mashed potatoes
1 c. sugar

  Blend with slotted spoon, let set 2 to 3 hours.  Add: 1 c. granulated sugar 2 c. lukewarm water 1 tsp. salt 1 c. Crisco 15 to 16 c. flour   Grease bowl and top of dough -- let set overnight or at least 5 hours.  Punch dough down - knead 10 minute son floured board.  Can be made into cinnamon rolls or doughnuts.  Cut into shape 1/4 to 1/3 inch thick.  Let raise 1 1/2 hours. Fry until golden brown on each side.  Makes about 6 dozen doughnuts.

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 396111 -- SWEDISH  RYE  BREAD



 1 med. potato
3 c. rye flour
1/2 c. sorghum, molasses or dark syrup
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 3/4 c. warm water
1 tbsp. dry yeast
1/4 c. sugar
3 tbsp. melted shortening
4 c. white flour

  Peel, slice and boil potato in water until soft; rice or mash and return to water.  Cool until lukewarm.  Add yeast and sugar.  After yeast has risen, add shortening and white flour.  Stir until blended.  In separate bowl, combine rye flour, sorghum, salt, brown sugar and warm water.  Stir until blended.  combine both mixtures.  Knead on flat surface with about 4 cups white flour.  When all flour is worked into dough, place in greased bowl.  Cover and let rise until double in size; punch down and let rise again.  Shape into loaves.  Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.  Makes 4 loaves.

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 396112 -- BLUEBERRY  COFFEE  CAKE



 2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. milk
1 1/2 c. blueberries
1 1/3 c. flaked coconut

  Mix and sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.  Cut in shortening with 2 knives or pastry blender.  Combine eggs and milk.  Stir into dry ingredients. Fold in blueberries.  Sprinkle top with coconut.  Makes two 8 inch layer cakes. Bake at 350 degrees.  

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 396113 -- EGG  YOLK  PAINT



 1 egg yolk
1/4 tsp. water
Food coloring added to suit needs

  Beat egg yolk and water together.  Add food coloring to desired tone. Paint cookies as desired. 

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 396114 -- STAINED  GLASS  BLOCK  CANDLE



   Take a quart or half-gallon milk carton and open the top completely. Put a regular table candle in the center, fill with crushed ice and pour hot sealing wax until filled.  The plastic coating in the milk carton will prevent sticking.  When cool, cut back the carton and pull out the finished candle.  For extra color, decorate with rosettes or holly leaves.  Now all the proud gift recipient has to do is light the wick. 

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 396115 -- SCRIBBLE  COOKIES



 Old crayons, peeled, broken into stubs
Muffin tin
Paper muffin cups

  Save stub ends of old crayons.  Peel and break into pieces.  Sort colors into muffin tin or mix colors.  Put muffin tin in warm oven turned off.  Let melt, then cool.  Pop out.  (Muffin tin washed nicely in very hot soapy water.)  HINT:  Remove from oven when squishy not liquid. 

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 396116 -- HOUSEPLANT  FOOD  CONCENTRATE



 1 gal. of water in a milk or bleach jug
1 tbsp. epson salt
1 tbsp. salt peter
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 capful of ammonia
1 vitamin
Food coloring

  Mix together all ingredients.  When the vitamin dissolves the plant food is ready for use.  Use 1 cup house plant food to each quart of water to feed plants. 

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 396117 -- SALT  DOUGH



 Scant 2 c. water
1/2 c. salt
Food coloring
2 tbsp. salad oil
2 c. flour
2 tbsp. powdered alum

  Bring first 3 ingredients to a boil until dissolved.  Then mix the last 3 ingredients into the above solution while hot.  Knead 5 minutes while still warm, keeps up to 2 months in plastic bag or covered container. 

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 396118 -- COFFEE  SAND



 4 c. dried used coffee grounds
2 c. cornmeal
1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt

  Mix in large plastic dishpan - use scoops, spoons, sifters, plastic cups, funnels, etc. 

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 396119 -- BUBBLE  STUFF



 1/2 c. liquid dishwashing detergent
2 c. cold water
Food color

  In a quart jar mix all ingredients in order shown.  More detergent may be added if desired. 

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 396120 -- PLAY  CLAY



 2 c. baking soda
1 c. cornstarch
1 1/4 c. cold water

  Mix soda and cornstarch together, blending well.  Add cold water and mix well, until mixture is smooth.  Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until it has the consistency of moist mashed potatoes. Spoon out on a plate.  Cover with a damp cloth and allow to cool. Knead dough and roll out on waxed paper.  Cut out designs with cookie cutters, or shape by hand.  Let dry until hard, 1 to 2 days.  Paint with tempura or water colors.  Dry well and coat with clear shellac or clear nail polish.  Hangers may be mounted on back with glue, or pressed into dough before it dries. 

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 396121 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1 1/2 c. laundry starch
Cold water
1 qt. boiling water
1/2 c. talcum
1 1/2 c. soap flakes
Poster paint

  Mix laundry starch with a little cold water to form a creamy paste. Add boiling water, cook until mixture becomes transparent.  Add talcum (optional) for a smoother paint.  Let mixture cool a bit.  Stir in soap flakes.  Let cool.  Store in screw top jars.  Add poster paint as needed. 

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 396122 -- SALT  PAINTING



 1/2 c. liquid starch
2 c. salt
1 c. water
Food coloring or powder tempura

  Mix all ingredients.  Use as paint.  Pictures sparkle when dry. 

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 396123 -- PLAY  DOUGH



 1 c. flour
1 c. water
1 tbsp. oil
1/2 c. salt
1 tsp. cream of tartar
Food coloring

  Put all ingredients in pan.  Cook over medium heat until mixture pulls away from sides of pan and becomes like dough in consistency.  Knead until cool.  Keeps 3 months unrefrigerated. 

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 396124 -- JEWELRY  FOOLERY



 1 c. cornstarch
2 c. baking soda
1 1/4 c. water

  Mix all ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium heat.  At first the mixture is stiff but thins with stirring.  In about 4 minutes, the mixture will suddenly thicken.  Remove from heat and transfer into quilted plastic bag to cool.  When cool, knead for a few minutes to remove lumps and air bubbles. Dough can be rolled out flat and cut in shapes or it can be handrolled in round shapes.  Make holes with paperclips or toothpicks leaving it until it hardens.  Place pieces on wire screen in 350 degree preheated oven.  Turn off heat and leave for about 30 minutes.  Thick objects take longer.  May be painted with tempura, water or acrylic paints and coated with shellac for added brilliance.  

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 396125 -- HOW  TO  COOK  A  HUSBAND



 

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 396126 -- ALPHABET  PRETZELS



 1 1/2 c. warm water
1 pkg. dry yeast
4 c. flour
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt

 GLAZE:
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp. water

    Dissolve yeast in water.  Sift together dry ingredients.  With a large spoon work flour into yeast mixture.  When about 3 cups of flour have been worked in, begin to knead while working in remaining flour.  Divide into 18-24 parts. Shape into ABC's and place onto cookie sheet.  "Paint" with glaze and sprinkle with coarse salt.  Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes or until brown.  Eat with mustard!

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 396127 -- BON  BONS  DE  COCO



  1 grated lemon rind (optional) 1 c. sugar 1/2 c. milk 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. cinnamon   What you do:  Mix ingredients all together.  Pour mixture into a saucepan.  Cook over low heat until the mixture is brown and sugar is melted.  Stir entire time it is cooking. When ready drop in small mounds onto a greased cookie sheet.  Place in a slightly warm oven, 200 degrees F., until candy is firm but not hard (about 1 hour).  What you have:  Coconut candy.

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 396128 -- PETITE  PIZZAS



 English muffins or hamburger buns
Jar of Pizza Quick Sauce
Shredded cheese
Browned hamburger, pepperoni, etc.

  Spread sauce on bun.  Add cheese and any other toppings you like.  Broil until bubbly.

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 396129 -- PEANUT  BUTTER  BANANA



 Peanut butter (crunchy)
Bananas
Raisins (optional)

  Peel banana.  Using a table knife, hollow out a long narrow piece so your banana looks like a canoe.  Fill with crunchy peanut butter and enjoy.  Top with raisins if desired.

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 396130 -- BAKED  APPLES



 1/2 apple
1/2 tsp. cinnamon candy (red hots)
1/2 tsp. raisins

  Cut core out of apple and fill with raisins and candy.  Place on cookie sheet and cover loosely with foil.  Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.  Serves 1.

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 396131 -- HAY  STACKS



 26 oz. pkg. butterscotch morsels
1 (6 3/4 oz.) can salted peanuts
1 (3 oz.) can chow mein noodles

  Melt butterscotch morsels in top of double boiler.  Stir in 1 (6 3/4 ounce) can salted peanuts and 1 (3 ounce) can chow mein noodles.  Stir together well.  Drop by teaspoonful on waxed paper.  Let stand until hard.

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 396132 -- JACOB'S  FAVORITE  SUGAR  COOKIES



 1 c. margarine (Can't Believe It's Not
   Butter is best)
1 c. sugar
1 egg
3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla or almond flavoring

  Cream margarine, gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until light and fluffy.  Add egg, beat well.  Combine flour, baking powder, soda, flavorings; add to creamed mixture.  Mix well.  Cover and chill.  You can also tint this dough for colors or add sprinkles.  Roll out dough on floured surface, 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut with cutters or shape.  Place on cookie pan lined with foil.  Bake 350 degrees 10-12 minutes. Cool before removing.  6 1/2 dozen cookies.  *Decorate cookies with sprinkles before baking.

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 396133 -- APPLESAUCE



 6 apples (peeled and cored)
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. sugar
Dash cinnamon

  Cut apples.  Simmer 20 minutes.  Mash and cool.  Makes about 2 cups.

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 396134 -- JUMPING  RAISINS



 Club soda, seltzer, or lemon soda
Raisins

  Pour soda into a tall, clear glass.  Add 4-6 raisins.  Observe.  Raisins will sink to the bottom, then slowly rise to the top.  They will continue to jump up and down for several minutes.  When raisins settle to bottom, drink soda and eat raisins.

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 396135 -- LOLLYPOPS



 2 c. sugar
3/4 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. water
Food coloring
Several drops flavoring

  Combine sugar, corn syrup and water.  Heat to boiling; cook without stirring to 300 degrees (hard crack stage).  Stir in coloring and flavoring.  Pour onto sticks laying on shiny side of tin foil.  Cool.  Peel off foil.  *Sucker sticks can be bought at Wal-Mart in the crafts department.

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 396136 -- BOILED  EGG



 Egg
Water

  Remove egg from refrigerator.  Place egg in saucepan and cover with water. Bring water to a boil.  Boil approximately 2 minutes.  Cool, peel and eat!  (P.S.  Salt and pepper may be added to flavor egg.)

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 396137 -- PANCAKE  ART



   Mix your pancake batter as usual.  Pour onto griddle or pan into shapes or creatures you like.  You can also pour batter into a metal outline cookie cutter.  Remove cookie cutter when batter begins to firm.

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 396138 -- CANDY  APPLES



 6 med. red delicious apples
6 wooden skewers, or popsickle sticks
3 c. sugar
2/3 c. light corn syrup
2/3 c. water
1 tsp. vinegar
6 to 8 drops red food coloring

  Insert skewers into apples and set aside.  Mix next 4 ingredients and cook over medium heat until it reaches 295 degrees F.  Stir occasionally.  Remove from heat and stir in coloring.  Quickly dip apples and allow excess to drip.  Place on buttered baking sheet to cool.

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 396139 -- EDIBLE  PEANUT  BUTTER  PLAYDOUGH



 1 c. powdered milk
1 c. peanut butter
1/2 c. honey
Raisins (optional)
Nuts (optional)

  Mix and shape.  Use raisins and nuts for decoration.

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 396140 -- HOMEMADE  PLAYDOUGH



 3 c. flour
1 1/2 c. salt
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
3 tbsp. cooking oil
3 c. water
Food coloring

  Sift together flour, salt, cream of tartar.  Add cooking oil and food coloring. Cook over moderate heat, stirring until the consistency is right.  Store the playdough in a covered container in the refrigerator.

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 396141 -- DOUGH  ORNAMENTS



 8 c. flour
3 c. water
2 c. salt

  Mix flour and salt, add water, mix and knead.  Roll dough.  Cut with cookie cutter or design your own.  Put hole for string.  Place on wax paper and dry overnight or bake 1 hour on ungreased cookie sheet at 300 degrees.  When dry, paint.  (Thick shapes may need more time, thin shapes less time.)

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 396142 -- FLOPPY  HATS



 Glue or past
2 sheets gift wrap
String
Scissors
Assorted decorations (ribbon,
   flowers, feathers, etc.)

  Spread glue all over backside of one sheet of paper.  Place second sheet on top, wrong sides together.  Place glued sheets on head and press down over head like a hat.  Secure with strings wrapped around in headband fashion.  Let set on head (or bowl) for 10 minutes.  Remove and let dry thoroughly.  Trim brim to a round shape.  Add decorations.

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 396143 -- VALENTINE  BIRD  FEEDER



 Stale bread
Egg white
Bird seed
Yarn or red curling ribbon

  Cut bread into a heart shape.  Brush egg white on bread.  Sprinkle with bird seed.  Hang your valentine where the birds will find it.

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 396144 -- SOAP  ART



 Ivory Snow powder
Water

  Mix soap powder with a small amount of water.  Beat until stiff with an egg beater or mixer.  Uses:  1.  Can be used for finger painting.  Add food coloring to the water first, if     desired.  The soap will harden as it dries.  2.  Can be molded into different shapes such as hearts, eggs, etc.  Allow 2 or 3     days for the soap shapes to dry.  These make great Mother's Day gifts.

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 396145 -- COOKIE  PAINT



 Egg yolk
Food coloring

  Mix for each color.  Paint on unbaked sugar cookies with a small paint brush.

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 396146 -- GUNK



 2 lbs. cornstarch
3 3/4 c. water
Food coloring

  (Can use smaller portions.)  Add a few drops of food coloring to the water, and stir into cornstarch.  When the cornstarch is dissolved, drop the whole batch onto a table top for children to play with.  Gunk is almost liquid which makes an interesting change from other doughs and clays.  This is the cleanest of the messy activities because when the gunk dries, it can be swept away.  Any that is leftover can be stored in a clean jar and allowed to dry out.  It can be reconstituted by adding water.

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 396147 -- MACARONI  JEWELRY



 Various types of macaroni
Food coloring
Rubbing alcohol
Newspaper
Bowl or Zip-Lock bag
String or yarn

  Dye macaroni by adding about a teaspoon of alcohol and a few drops of food coloring to macaroni in a bowl or bag.  Stir, or shake until desired shade is reached.  Can add more coloring if needed.  Pour onto newspaper to dry.  When dry, string to make necklace or bracelet.  Tape one end of yarn to table while stringing.

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 396148 -- LEAF  TILES



 *Waterbase clay (available at art and
   craft stores)
Rolling pin
Deeply veined leaf
Waxed paper

  Roll clay to about 1/2 inch thick.  Place the leaf on the clay.  Cover with a piece of waxed paper.  Roll again lightly so that leaf prints into clay.  Cut into a square.  Let it dry.  *Instead of clay, you can use the recipe for Dough Ornaments.  Put magnet on back or put hole in for necklace.

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 396149 -- HAND  PLAQUES



 Plaster of Paris
Water
Foil pan
Cooking oil

  1.  Mix plaster of Paris according to directions on the package.  2.  Pour the mixture into a foil pan.  3.  Rub one hand with cooking oil and press it firmly into the center of the     pan.  4.  Remove hand from plaster of Paris and wash it immediately.  5.  When the plaster of Paris is partly set, use a pencil to make a small hole     near the top of the plaque for hanging.

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 396150 -- POPCORN  ACTIVITY



   Place an electric popcorn popper on the floor in the middle of a bed sheet. Fill with popcorn according to directions, but leave the cover.  Kids (and grown ups) sit around the edge of the sheet and watch the popcorn pop.  When it's finished remove popper and gather up the corners of the sheet to collect the popcorn.  Eat!

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 396151 -- PLAYDOUGH



 Kool-Aid Playdough:
12 sm. pkg. unsweetened Kool-Aid
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
3 tbsp. oil
1 tbsp. alum
Cooked Playdough:
1 c. water
1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
1 tbsp. oil
food coloring, if desired

  Kool-Aid Playdough:  Dissolve Kool-Aid in boiling water.  Add other ingredients and mix together.  Mixture should congeal but not be sticky.  Store in airtight container.

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 396152 -- CORNSTARCH  CLAY



 1 c. cornstarch
2 c. salt
1 1/3 c. cold water



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 396153 -- GOOP  PAINT



 1 c. sugar
1 c. salt
4 c. flour
3 c. water



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 396154 -- POTPOURRI  FOR  TOP  OF  STOVE



 peppermint leaves
allspice
whole cinnamon pieces
whole cloves
lemon peel
orange peel

  1/2 cup of cloves and less amount of the spices, 1 tablespoon to a quart of water and let it simmer away on the stove.  You can also buy little bags to put them in and just drop in water.  Makes a nice aroma for the house.

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 396155 -- DANA'S  VOLCANO  RECIPE



 dinner plate
aluminum foil
1/3 pkg. Cellu-Clay or other dark
      papier mache compound
      (can be purchased at West
      Concord 5&10)
water
empty toilet paper tube
baking soda
white vinegar
dishwashing liquid
food coloring

  Part Two - Explode the volcano.  5.  Fill the inside of the toilet paper tube about 1/3 with baking soda.  6.  In a small glass or measuring cup, mix a few tablespoons of white vinegar,     some dishwashing liquid, and the food coloring of your choice.  7.  Get your Mom or Dad to stand ready with a camera.  Get your brothers,     sisters and friends to stand ready for some excitement.  8.  Pour the vinegar/soap/coloring mixture into middle of the volcano (where the     baking soda is).  Your volcano should explode lots of colored foam down the     side of the mountain.  You may have to wait a minute before the explosion     begins.  If it doesn't happen, add some more vinegar to the volcano.  9.  If you mop up the "lava" with a paper towel and let the volcano dry for     another day, you can re-explode your volcano.

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 396156 -- FINGER  PAINTS  II



 1/2 c. dry laundry starch
1/4 c. cold water
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. soap flakes
1 tsp. glycerine
food coloring

  Mix starch and cold water in saucepan.  Add boiling water, cook over low heat until shiny.  Remove from heat.  Add soap and glycerine.  Divide and add food coloring.

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 396157 -- PAINT  BLOT  PICTURES



   Child paints on a piece of paper.  Then folds the paper in half and presses down.  Open the paper and see the design!

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 396158 -- FINGER  PAINTS  I



 3 tbsp. sugar
2 c. cold water
1/2 c. cornstarch
food coloring
detergent (optional)

  Mix cornstarch and sugar.  Add water.  Cook over low heat until well blended, stirring constantly.  Divide mixture into several portions and add food coloring.  (Detergent helps with clean-up when used.)  This recipe is good to use with younger children since all of the ingredients (except detergent) are non-toxic.

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 396159 -- PAPER  TOWEL  DYING



   In a few different bowls, place some water.  Add a few drops of different color food coloring to each bowl of water.  Now fold up a paper towel any way you wish.  Dip different parts of the paper towel into the different bowls of colored water.  Open the towel carefully so it doesn't rip.  See the beautiful design!  Place aside to dry on newspaper.

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 396160 -- EARLY  FINGER  PAINT



   Split a batch of rice cereal into 4 parts.  Add food coloring to make 4 different colors.  Let your child paint the high chair tray or they can paint construction paper.

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 396161 -- LIBRARY  PASTE



 1 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. alum
4 c. water
oil of cloves

  Mix ingredients.  Cook until thick and clear.  Add 30 drops of oil of cloves. Store tightly sealed.  Or just add water to flour for a gooey paste.

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 396162 -- FACE  MAKE - UP



 5 tsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. white shortening
1 tsp. flour
4 drops glycerin
few drops of food coloring

  Mix first 4 ingredients.  Add small amount of food coloring.  For brown make - up, use cocoa for food coloring.

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 396163 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 2 parts Elmer's white glue
1 part Sta-Flo liquid starch

  Mix starch and glue.  Add a small amount of extra glue or starch if necessary. Needs to dry slightly until it is workable.  Store in airtight container.  May not work well on a humid day.

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 396164 -- SCISSORS  AND  HOLE  PUNCHES



   Young children enjoy cutting and hole punching.  It also helps them develop the small muscles in their hands.  Young kids should use a blunt-child size scissor. You can use newspaper and/or brown grocery bags to cut.  The pieces that are cut might be used to glue/paste on a different piece of paper.

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 396165 -- OOBLECK



   Mix about 1/2 cup of water with 1/4 cup cornstarch.  Use like playdough. Squeeze the mixture in your hand and see the consistency change!

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 396166 -- TIPSY  DESIGN



   Make some paint thin by adding some water to it.  Child drops some paint onto the paper by letting it drip off the brush.  Pick up the paper and tilt it, allowing the paint to run across the paper and make a design.

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 396167 -- MAGAZINE  ART



   Cut out pictures and paste them on other paper, making a design.  Just practice cutting and hole punching.  Cut out "red" or "blue", etc. and paste them on sheets of paper to make a "color book".  Cut out eyes, ears, dogs, noses, mouths, glue them to another paper and make funny faces.

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 396168 -- IVORY  SNOW  AND  WATER



   Pour some Ivory Snow into a bowl.  Slowly add some water.  Mix it together, using an egg beater, until you get a creamy mixture.  Add some food coloring and beat again.  You can use this mixture as finger paint or "paint" with it on paper, using brushes.  As it dries, it hardens.  If you add less water and make a thicker mixture, you can use it to mold with your hands.  You can make sculptures that will harden as they dry.  Can use cookie cutters and harden shapes in the refrigerator.

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 396169 -- DRIPPING  PAINT  ON  WET  PAPER



   Using a paint brush, paint water all over the paper.  Now, dip the brush into some paint and hold it over the paper so that the paint drips off onto the paper.  See the designs!

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 396170 -- PAPER  POCKET  PUPPETS



 2 white paper plates
glue
paint, markers or crayons
scissors
other materials for decoration
(e.g., paper yarn, fabric, stickers,
   etc.)

  Decorate the back of one paper plate.  Cut second plate in half and glue or staple to top of decorated plate so that the insides are facing each other. Your hand should be able to slip into the pocket to hold the puppet up.  You can cut a hole in the mouth of the pupped or near the bottom and then stick your fingers into make fangs or feet.

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 396171 -- SHADOW  PUPPETS



 heavy colored paper, cardboard or
   poster board
cookie cutters
straws, pencils or popsicle sticks
tape
scissors
flashlight or other light source



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 396172 -- DOG  BISCUITS



 1 c. flour
1 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. wheat germ
1/2 c. powdered milk
1/2 tsp. salt
6 tbsp. bacon fat
1 egg
1 tsp. brown sugar
1/2 c. water

  Combine flours, wheat germ, milk and salt.  Add bacon fat.  Stir in remaining ingredients.  Knead on floured board.  Roll to 1/2 inch thickness.  Cut into a bone shape with a cookie cutter.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until brown.

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 396173 -- BIRD  TREATS



 empty grapefruit or orange half
yarn or string
bird seed, raisins, bread crumbs,
   peanut butter, cranberries

  Punch 3 holes in fruit half.  Tie string through each grapefruit hole.  Fill fruit with mixed up treats.  Hang it outside your kitchen window on a clothesline or on a tree.

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 396174 -- BIRD  FOOD



 stale bread
egg white or peanut butter
birdseed
yarn

  Brush bread with egg white or peanut butter.  Stick birdseed on bread.  Hang in your yard.

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 396175 -- BIRD  FEEDER



 pine cone
peanut butter
bird seed



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 396176 -- WAX - PAPER  ART



 beautiful things from outside (leaves,
   flowers, grass, fern, etc.)
wax paper
towel
old iron

  Put beautiful finds in the middle of two pieces of waxed paper (waxy side in). Place towel between paper and hot iron.  When wax melts to "glue" the design in place, hang the picture up in the window.

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 396177 -- VEGETABLE  GARDEN



 lg. sweet potato
carrot tops
shallow dishes
water

  Immerse sweet potato during the first day.  Keep half covered with water as the days pass.  Place carrot tops in a shallow dish, keeping the ends uncovered. Watch the vines grow.  Have your child water the vegetables as needed.

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 396178 -- PEPPER  CHASE



 pie plate or plastic bin
water
wet soap
pepper
sugar

  Put water in bin or pie plate.  Shape pepper into water.  Dip soap into water and watch pepper run away.  Shake sugar into clear and watch pepper run back.

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 396179 -- FACE  PAINTS



 1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. water
1/2 tsp. cold cream
Food coloring
Muffin tin

  In each cup of the muffin tin mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon water, 1/2 teaspoon cold cream and a couple of drops of food coloring, a different color for each cup.  Stir.  Now you're ready.  See if you can get your grown-up assistant to sit still and let you practice. 

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 396180 -- HARMLESS  PAINT  FOR  CHILDREN



   Take a can of evaporated milk.  Add a few drops of food coloring to it.  It works like a charm with a brush or as finger paint.

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 396181 -- SWEET  DOUGH



 1 1/4 c. milk, scalded (do not let it
   boil), then cool to warm
1 tsp. salt
2 pkg. yeast
1/4 c. honey
3 tbsp. sugar
2 eggs
1/3 c. Crisco, melted
3 1/2 c. flour, plus

  Place all ingredients in mixing bowl and beat until smooth.  Add enough of another 1 1/2 cups of flour to make a fairly soft dough.  In this stage either use dough hooks or knead in the flour by hand.  Let stand in a warm place for about 1 hour or until almost double in bulk.  Make into desired shapes and let rise in warm place on greased pans for 45 minutes or until fairly light.  Bake cinnamon rolls about 25 minutes in 375 degree oven; cloverleaf rolls about 15 to 20 minutes.  Dough can also be used for making kolaches.

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 396182 -- DATE  FILLED  CHEESE  PASTERIES



 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar
   cheese
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp. red pepper
Pinch of salt
2 tbsp. cold water
3 dozen pitted dates
3 dozen pecan halves

  Beat butter and cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.  Combine flour, red pepper and salt.  Add flour mixture and water to cheese mixture, stirring until all the dry ingredients are moistened.  Shape into a ball; roll dough to 1/8" thickness on a lightly floured surface.  Cut into 2" squares.  Cut a lengthwise slit in each date; fill each with a pecan half.  Place a filled date in center of each pastry square.  Fold 2 opposite edges of pastry to center of date, overlapping edges slightly; press gently to seal.  Place seam side down on greased cookie sheets.  Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until pastries are lightly browned.  Cool on wire racks.

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 396183 -- PASTEL  PRETTIES



 1/2 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar

  Cream the above together. 1 tsp. vanilla 3 drops oil of anise 1 3/4 c. flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt red, green, yellow good coloring   Beat in egg, vanilla, and oil.  Blend in dry ingredients; divide in 1/2.  Chill 1/2 dough.  Divide remaining dough into 3 equal pars.  Shape each colored dough in 12 inch long roll.  Wrap in waxed paper.  Chill until firm.  Roll plain dough in 12 x 4 1/2 inch rectangle.  Wrap around colored dough in jelly roll fashion. Chill.  Slice and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

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 396184 -- DATE  FILLED  CHEESE  PASTERIES



 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar
   cheese
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp. red pepper
Pinch of salt
2 tbsp. cold water
3 dozen pitted dates
3 dozen pecan halves

  Beat butter and cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.  Combine flour, red pepper and salt.  Add flour mixture and water to cheese mixture, stirring until all the dry ingredients are moistened.  Shape into a ball; roll dough to 1/8" thickness on a lightly floured surface.  Cut into 2" squares.  Cut a lengthwise slit in each date; fill each with a pecan half.  Place a filled date in center of each pastry square.  Fold 2 opposite edges of pastry to center of date, overlapping edges slightly; press gently to seal.  Place seam side down on greased cookie sheets.  Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until pastries are lightly browned.  Cool on wire racks.

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 396185 -- NANA  KOLAC  DOUGH



   Cold dough recipe. 12 egg yolks 1 1/2 lbs. shortening (butter or margarine) 1 tsp. salt 2 cakes of yeast (2 oz.) 1 pt. sour cream   Sift flour.  Crumble in yeast and add yolks, salt, butter and sour cream.  Knead until smooth.  Put in refrigerator overnight.  Roll out on lightly floured and sugared board.  Cut into squares and fill with any desired filling.  Fold over twice, cut small slits along one side.  Bake 30 minutes at 325 degrees. NUT FILLING:
4 egg whites, stiffly beaten
1 1/4 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 lb. walnuts, ground

  Combine sugar, salt and nuts.  Fold in beaten egg whites.

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 396186 -- SALT  DOUGH



   Mix together 1 cup salt, 1/2 cup cornstarch and 3/4 cup cold water.  Cook in a saucepan over medium heat.  Stir constantly with large spoon until mixture thickens to stiff dough consistency.  Turn out on wax paper and knead to smooth. Works for Christmas ornaments (roll and cut with cookie cutter).

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 396187 -- CLOUD  DOUGH



 3 c. flour
1 c. oil
Scant flavoring
Food coloring

  Add just enough water until dough is easily manipulated (about 1/2 cup).

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 396188 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 1 part liquid starch
2 parts glue

  Mix together.  If too sticky add more starch.  If too stiff add more glue.

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 396189 -- PLAY-DOH



 1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tbsp. salad oil
1 c. water
Food coloring

  Mix all ingredients together in saucepan.  Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until "dough" sticks together.  Work the dough. When cool, store in plastic container.  (Serve with love).  Makes 1 cup.

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 396190 -- SALT  PAINTING



 Salt
Colored chalk
Glue
Construction paper
Imagination
Hair spray

  Pour small amount of salt in a butter dish lid.  Rub chalk over salt.  You can do many different colors and layer in a glass baby food jar for a rainbow paper weight.  Also, do different colors, then make a design (trace leaves on paper, etc.) and then pour colored salt, one at a time, onto glued paper.  You can also use it to practice math, spelling, etc.  Spray finished paper to hold salt.

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 396191 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. cinnamon
4 tbsp. white glue
3/4 - 1 c. water

  Knead dough on cinnamon floured wax paper.  Refrigerate for 2 hours.  Roll to 1/4 inch thick.  With cookie cutter shapes, cut out the designs you want.  Punch out a hole at the top of the ornament with a straw or insert a fine wire in each for hanging.  Bake in warm 250 degree oven for 2 hours, turning often.  Cool and lightly sand with fine sand paper.  Paint with acrylic paints.

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 396192 -- EDIBLE  FINGER  PAINT



 Gelatin (black cherry and raspberry
   give strong colors)
Water
Glossy finger paint paper

  Wet the paper with water.  Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of the gelatin onto the wet paper.  Use as finger paint.

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 396193 -- DETERGENT  TEMPERA  PAINT



 1 c. powdered tempera paint
4 tbsp. liquid starch
2 tsp. liquid dish detergent
Water

  Mix together all the ingredients, except the water.  Then slowly add water until the mixture is smooth and creamy.  The children may want to help you mix the paint.

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 396194 -- NON-TOXIC  FINGER  PAINT



 2 c. water, cold
Food coloring of your choice
1/4 c. corn starch

  Stir water and corn starch together, then bring to a boil.  Cook and cool until it is just right.  Pour into 4 plastic containers and add food coloring.  Use on wet white "butcher shop" paper or freezer paper.

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 396195 -- LEIGH'S  PLAY-DOH



 3 c. flour
1 1/2 c. salt
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
3 tbsp. oil
3 c. water
Food color of choice

  Mix.  Cook and stir over medium heat in non-stick pan until large ball forms. Store in air-tight container.

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 396196 -- PLAY  CLAY  ORNAMENTS



 2 c. baking soda
1 c. cornstarch
1 1/4 c. cold water

  Mix soda and cornstarch; blend well.  Add cold water and mix well until smooth. Boil 1 minute until consistency of moist mashed potatoes, stir constantly. Spoon out on a plate cover with a damp cloth and allow to cool.  Knead dough and roll out on waxed paper.  Cut out designs with cookie cutters or shape by hand; let dry until hard, 1-2 days.  Paint ornaments with Tempura or water colors.  Dry well and coat with shellac or clear nail polish.  Hangers may be mounted on back with glue or pressed into dough before it drys.

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 396197 -- DOUGH  ORNAMENTS



 4 c. flour
1 c. salt
2 tsp. instant tea
1 1/2 to 2 c. water

  Mix flour and salt.  Dissolve tea in water.  Add water, mix well and knead about 5 minutes or until dough is smooth.  Shape into ornaments directly on cookie sheet.  Insert hangers made from wire that is bent with hook on top and bend on other end before inserting into ornament.  Or use regular Christmas tree ornament hangers.  Bake at 300 degrees for about 2 hours or until toothpick will not penetrate.

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 396198 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 1 c. Elmer's glue
1 c. liquid starch

  Put in plastic tub.  Mix by hand.  It will take awhile to mix.  Add slight amounts of glue and starch until you reach consistency.

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 396199 -- FINGER  PAINT



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. water
Food color

  Mix sugar and cornstarch.  Add cold water and cook over low heat until smooth and well blended and clear.  Cool.  Divide in portions and add desired food colors.  Place small amounts on moistened shelf paper.  Use fingers, combs, etc. to make designs.

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 396200 -- ALL - PURPOSE  DOUGH



 2 glasses flour (glass = 10 oz.)
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 glass orange juice
Little juice lemon
1/3 glass sugar
2 med. eggs
1/3 glass oil
For pie filling:
   Apples
   Cinnamon
   Sugar

  Sift flour and baking powder.  Set aside.  Beat eggs.  Add sugar, juices, vanilla and oil.  Add to flour mixture and mix until forms into ball.  Add a little flour if necessary.  Knead a few minutes and roll out less than 3/4's of dough for pie.  Add a little oil to dough.  Slice apples (cortland apples I find is best).  Mix together a little cinnamon and sugar; sprinkle on apples.  Dot with lemon juice and dust with flour.  Raisins could be used instead of sugar.  Roll out remaining dough and flute edges.  Prick with fork and coat with egg mixed with water.  Bake at 325 degrees until medium brown.  This makes 2 large strudels.

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 396201 -- PASTEL  CLOUDS



 1 pkg. (2 layer) white cake mix
1 pkg. (3 oz.) Jello, any flavor
1/4 c. boiling water
6 tbsp. oleo
3 c. confectioners' sugar

  Prepare mix as directed for cupcakes, adding 1/2 package gelatin before beating. Cool 10 minutes in pans.  Remove from pans, cool on racks.  Dissolve remaining gelatin in boiling water.  Cream oleo; add part of sugar gradually, blend after each addition.  Add remaining sugar, alternately with gelatin mix, beat until smooth.  Spread on cupcakes.  Makes 2 - 2 1/2 dozen cupcakes and 1 3/4 cups frosting.

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 396202 -- CARTELATA  (FRIED  FLOWERS)



 6 egg yolks
6 tsp. sugar
6 tsp. olive oil
1 jigger of wine or whiskey
Enough flour to roll dough easily

  Roll dough very thin, cut into strips 1 inch wide and about 9 inches long. Pinch along strip every inch or so, then start to turn, pinching together until you have a round flower.  Drop into deep fat until golden - drain on paper towels.  Pour honey or vina cotte over flower - sprinkle with chopped nuts.

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 396203 -- SWEDISH  CREAM  DOUGH



 1 env. active dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water (115 degrees)
1 c. heavy cream
1/4 c. evaporated milk
3 egg yolks, beaten
1 tsp. salt
3 1/3 c. flour
Butter or margarine, room temperature

  Stir yeast into warm water to dissolve.  In small bowl mix well the dissolved yeast, cream, milk, and salt.  Cut in 1/2 cup butter with pastry blender to resemble coarse crumbs.  Stir yeast mixture into flour mixture just to moisten. spread dough with light film of butter; to prevent drying cover bowl with plastic and refrigerate overnight or up to 4 days.  Shape and bake following tea ring recipe.SWEDISH TEA RING:
1 c. walnuts
1/2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1 recipe Swedish cream dough
1/4 c. butter or margarine, melted
1 egg whites, slightly beaten

  FILLING:  Whirl walnuts, 1/2 cup sugar, and the cinnamon in blender until finely ground; set aside.  Turn dough out on lightly floured surface.  Work quickly so dough remaining chilled; dust with flour and knead so dough isn't' sticky.  Roll out in 24 x 20 inch rectangle.  Brush with butter and spread filling evenly over surface, starting at long side, roll up as for jelly roll; pinch to seal seam.  Place on large greased cookie sheet and curve to form large ring, fitting end together and sealing.  With hands gently squeeze ring to make it even all around.  With sharp knife or razor blade make crosswise cuts in top of dough just to filling and about 3 minutes apart.  Brush with egg white and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar.  Let rise in warm place free from draft until light to touch and double in bulk, about 1 hour.  Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 25 minutes or until golden.  If desired, decorate with a confectioners sugar glaze and candied red and green cherries and walnut halves. 

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 396204 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 2 c. water
2 tbsp. laundry starch
1/2 c. env. dye

  Cook water and starch until creamy, no lumps.  Add coloring last.  Yield:  1 pint.

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 396205 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1/2 c. cornstarch
1 c. cold water
2 c. hot water
1 envelope of unflavored gelatin
1 1/2 c. soap flakes (not detergent)
3 tbsp. food coloring
Optional: food flavoring
     (it mint, banana, etc.)

   Mix cornstarch and 3/4 cup cold water in pan.  Place gelatin in the other 1/4 cup of cold water.  Pour hot water over starch mixture, bring to a boil over a medium, hot burner.  Stir constantly until mixture is clear.  Remove from stove. Stir in watery gelatin.  Add soap flakes.  Stir until soap is dissolved and mixture is thick.  To color, stir 3 tablespoon of food coloring.  Store paint in an airtight container

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 396206 -- SEASONED  TOMATO  PASTE



   Making your own tomato paste is an economical way to "put up" tomatoes.  Use this seasoned paste for any recipe that calls for canned tomato paste. 4 lg. red or green bell peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped 3 med. size onions, coarsely chopped 4 med. size carrots, coarsely chopped 2 or 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped   In a blender or food processor, whirl tomatoes, peppers, onions, carrots, and garlic, a small amount at a time, until smooth.  Press through a wire strainer and discard pulp.  In a 12 quart pot, bring puree to boiling over medium high heat.  Boil gently, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for about 5 hours or until thick enough to mound on a spoon.  As mixture thickens, stir often, reduce heat, and partially cover.  Prepare 5 pint size canning jars, using the water bath method with a Canning Kettle, filling jars to within 1/4 inch of rim.  Process for 30 minutes.  Makes 5 pints.

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 396207 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. white glue
1 lg. can cinnamon
3-4 tbsp. water

  Mixture sets up quick.  Mix in bowl and refrigerate.  Two hours before making, sprinkle cinnamon on wax paper.  Roll out mixture with rolling pin and shape with cookie cutters.  Make a hole with toothpick or straw for a yarn tie to go through.

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 396208 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1 box Ivory Snow powdered laundry soap
Water

  Mix equal parts of Ivory Snow and water.  Blend in a blender until whipped cream texture.  Add food coloring to produce desired color and paint.

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 396209 -- FINGER  PAINTS  (NATURAL)



 1/2 c. cornstarch
3 c. cold water
1/4 oz. (1 env.) unflavored gelatin
1/2 c. soap flakes
Liquid food coloring

  In a saucepan, mix cornstarch into 3/4 cup cold water.  Soak gelatin in 1/4 cup of cold water.  Add remaining 2 cups of cold water to cornstarch mix and bring to slow boil, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat and stir in softened gelatin.  Add soap flakes and continue to stir until soap is thoroughly dissolved.  Pour mix into 5-6 jars.  Mix 1/2 teaspoon food coloring in each jar.  Put lid on and shake.  Cool in refrigerator.  Keep refrigerated.  Can be used in tub.

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 396210 -- ALMOND  PASTE



 1 lb. almonds
1 lb. confectioners' sugar
1 tsp. almond extract
3 egg whites, very slightly beaten

  Blanch almonds and remove skins.  Work almonds through a fine food grinder twice or work in a blender or food processor.  Mix thoroughly with sugar.  Add extract.  Stir in egg whites to make a firm paste; knead for 5 minutes with hands to draw out the oil in the almonds.

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 396211 -- PLAY - DOUGH



 2 c. boiling water
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1 tbsp. powdered alum
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
Food coloring

  Add flour, salt, alum and vegetable oil to boiling water.  Knead until soft. Add food coloring and knead more.  Keep in sandwich bags. 

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 396212 -- BUBBLE  &  SQUEAK



 4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. pepper
12 slices cold roast beef or 1 cooked
   chicken, sliced
4 tbsp. butter
1 cabbage, finely chopped & cooked
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tbsp. vinegar

  Mix 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and sprinkle over beef or chicken. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet.  Brown meat or poultry on both sides in butter.  Remove from skillet.  Melt remaining butter; add cabbage, remaining salt, pepper and nutmeg.  Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the cabbage is lightly browned.  Sprinkle with vinegar and cook 1 more minute. Serve with meat.  Serves 3 to 4.

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 396213 -- SCHOOL  PASTE



 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. flour
2 c. water
1/2 tsp. powdered alum

  Mix.  Cook on low heat, stirring constantly until thick.  Remove from heat. Add 15 drops oil of cloves.  Makes one pint.   Will keep for several months.

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 396214 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1/4 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water

  Mix.  Boil until mixture thickens.  Cool.  Pour into containers with screw on lids.  Add food coloring.

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 396215 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 1 c. white glue
1 1/2 c. liquid starch

  Mix ingredients and cover.  Let stand a few hours and pour off any extra liquid.

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 396216 -- SALT  DOUGH



 1 c. salt
4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. water
4 tbsp. oil

  Mix salt and flour and then add water and oil.  After making objects, bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees and then paint.

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 396217 -- GIANT  CHALK



 2 tbsp. powdered tempera paint
1/2 c. water
3 tbsp. plastic of paris
1 sm. waxed c. (5 oz. or larger)

  Mix paint and water in the waxed cup.  Slowly add plastic and mix until creamy. Let set until hard, about 1 hour.  Peel away the cup and it is ready to use. Great fun on the sidewalk.

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 396218 -- PLAY  EARRINGS  (CRAFT)*



 Scotch tape
Paper - any type
Crayons or markers
Scissors

  Have your child design their own earrings by coloring a star or long dangling triangles.  Any shape or design will work.  Have child cut shape or design. Take a piece of tape and tape the earring to the child's ear lobe.

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 396219 -- HOMEMADE  PLAY-DOH



 1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar*

  *(Do not omit cream of tartar).  Add:1 c. water
1 tbsp. cooking oil
Food coloring if you like

  Cook, stirring for 3 minutes or until mixture pulls away from side of pan. Knead immediately.  Store in airtight container.

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 396220 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. sweetened applesauce
1 1/2 c. cinnamon

  Mix; roll out; cut with cookie cutters; put hole in after 2 hours; let dry on cookie sheet for 2 days; put ribbon through hole.  NOT EDIBLE.  These keep for years.

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 396221 -- DOUGH  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. granulated table salt
1/4 c. or more liquid tempra paint
Enough water to
     make a pliable -
     but not sticky dough

  Mix flour and salt together.  (Divide dough into several parts for different colors).  Add paint to each.  Add water until pliable.  Knead dough until smooth and wrap in sandwich bag to prevent drying out.  Store in a cool, dry place until ready to use.  Dough will keep for several days.  First roll a smooth ball between palms of hands and use fingers to shape dough. Place on foil and design your ornaments.  Work with one color at a time and wash hands between colors.  To attach added pieces to your ornaments moisten with a small amount of water.  Garlic press, knives, cookies cutters are common tools for project.  Ornaments are baked on DULL side of heavy-duty aluminum foil in a 300 degree oven until lightly brown.  Finish completely cooled ornaments with a high gloss craft glaze.  Paper clip or hanger can be used to hang ornament.  Store dry ornament in dry - not too warm area.

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 396222 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 1/2 c. corn starch
3 c. cold water
Food coloring

  Place corn starch in large bowl.  Blend 1 cup water; add remaining water. Microwave on high 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened stirring every 2 minutes. Pour 1/2 cup into 6 bowls.  Add food coloring.  Cool before using.

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 396223 -- CINNAMON-SPICE  ORNAMENTS



 Waxed paper
Spoon
Rolling pin
Cooking cutters
Toothpick or screw
1 c. applesauce (warm)
1 c. cinnamon

  Mix together and knead well.  Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness between two pieces of waxed paper.  Remove top paper and cut with your favorite cookie cutter.  Scrape away excess dough.  Lift off of paper.  Poke a hole in the top of each ornament.  Lay on waxed paper.  Leave on waxed paper to dry for 24 hours.  Carefully turn over each day until dry.  Allow about a week to dry.  When dry put a ribbon through the hole to hang.  May leave plain, as is, or may decorate with Slick Pens to appear like icing.  (Control and pressure is similar to cake decorating.)  **To recapture cinnamon smell, drop a couple of drops of cinnamon oil on the back of ornament.  HAVE LOTS OF FUN MAKING SPICY SMELLS AND GOOD MEMORIES!

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 396224 -- BUBBLE  SOLUTION



 1/3 c. dish soap
1 1/4 c. water
2 tsp. sugar
1 drop food coloring

  Combine and put into a plastic bottle.  To blow use straws, pipe cleaners formed into a loop or spoons with holes in them. 

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 396225 -- FUNCLAY I  -  AGES  2  AND  UP



 Water colors, tempera paint
Wax paper
1 c. salt
1/2 c. cornstarch
1 c. boiling water
Wet cloth

  Mix all ingredients in pan.  Boil to a soft ball stage.  Knead on wax paper until dough-like.  Wrap in wet cloth to keep for a few days.  Great for forming animals, free-form designs, and holiday ornaments.  Let figures dry and then paint.

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 396226 -- FINGER  PAINT



 3/4 c. laundry starch
3 1/2 c. cold water
3/4 c. soap flakes
1/4 c. talcum powder
1 tsp. oil of cloves
Powdered paint or paint tablets or
   food coloring

  Dissolve starch in water and then cook until transparent.  When cool, beat in soap flakes, talcum powder and oil of cloves.  Divide in desired amounts and add color to each.  Store in plastic squeeze bottles for easy use.

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 396227 -- SALT  DOUGH  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. salt
About 1/3 c. water

  Mix the salt and flour together in a bowl.  Add the water a little at a time.  Squeeze the dough with your hands until it is smooth.  Roll out dough using rolling pin (on a floured surface).  Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.  Let air dry on aluminum foil covered cookie sheet for 24 hours.  Or bake in 225 degree oven about 5 minutes.  Watch closely - do not burn ornaments.  Be sure to put a hole at the top of each ornament before baking, so you can hang them on Christmas tree.  May paint or use markers to decorate.  May coat with clear shellac or nail polish to preserve ornaments.

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 396228 -- EDIBLE  TEMPERA  PAINT



 2 egg yolks
Colorings

  Beat 2 egg yolks in small dish.  Divide among 4 custard cups (1 1/4 teaspoon each).  For blue and green, stir 1/4 teaspoon coloring into each cup.  For all other colors, stir 1/2 teaspoon coloring into each cup.  (BLACK - combine 1 whole egg yolk, 1 1/2 teaspoon green, 1 1/2 teaspoon red, and 5 drops blue.)  Use small, clean paint brush to paint designs on cookies before baking.  Bake as directed.

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 396229 -- FINGER  PAINT  #1



 1 c. soap flakes
1/2 c. water
Dry tempera or food coloring



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 396230 -- FINGER  PAINT  #2



 Aerosol shaving cream
Few drops tempera paint or food
   coloring



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 396231 -- CARMEN'S  PASTEL  PATTIES



   Beat: 1/3 c. margarine 1 tsp. vanilla or desired extract 1/2 tsp. salt   Mix in:   Knead until smooth.  Tint with food color.  Shape into 1 1/2 inch patties; top with nut halves.  Makes 48.

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 396232 -- HOMEMADE  PAINT



 1/2 c. soap powder
6 c. water
1 c. liquid starch
Food coloring

  Dissolve soap powder in water and mix well with starch.  Divide into different containers.  Add coloring a few drops at a time, until desired color is reached.

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 396233 -- CHEAP  BARGAIN  PAINT



 5 gal. kerosene
5 gal. linseed oil
5 lb. ocher to each gal. of oil used

  Cut the ocher with the kerosene before mixing with oil.  Mix together.

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 396234 -- GLURCH  (SILLY  PUTTY)



 Glue
Liquid starch

  Mix both together to get glurch.

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 396235 -- FACE  PAINT



 Cornstarch
Water
Cold cream
Food coloring

  In each cup of a muffin tin, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon water, 1/2 teaspoon cold cream and couple drops of food coloring.  A different color for each cup.  Paint faces.

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 396236 -- KOOL  AID  MODELING  DOUGH



 1 c. flour
1/4 c. salt
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
1 env. unsweetened Kool Aid, any
   flavor

  Mix ingredients in a medium saucepan.  Stir in: 1 tbsp. vegetable oil   Over medium heat stir until mixture forms a ball in center of pan, 3 to 5 minutes.  Remove from pan to a floured surface and knead for 1 minute.  White dough is made the same way, but without Kool Aid.  Keep refrigerated in air tight container.  Provides hours of fun for youngsters.

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 396237 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. white glue
1 lg. can cinnamon
3-4 tbsp. water

  Mixture sets up quick.  Mix in bowl and refrigerate.  Two hours before making, sprinkle cinnamon on wax paper.  Roll out mixture with rolling pin and shape with cookie cutters.  Make a hole with toothpick or straw for a yarn tie to go through.

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 396238 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1 box Ivory Snow powdered laundry soap
Water

  Mix equal parts of Ivory Snow and water.  Blend in a blender until whipped cream texture.  Add food coloring to produce desired color and paint.

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 396239 -- FINGER  PAINTS  (NATURAL)



 1/2 c. cornstarch
3 c. cold water
1/4 oz. (1 env.) unflavored gelatin
1/2 c. soap flakes
Liquid food coloring

  In a saucepan, mix cornstarch into 3/4 cup cold water.  Soak gelatin in 1/4 cup of cold water.  Add remaining 2 cups of cold water to cornstarch mix and bring to slow boil, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat and stir in softened gelatin.  Add soap flakes and continue to stir until soap is thoroughly dissolved.  Pour mix into 5-6 jars.  Mix 1/2 teaspoon food coloring in each jar.  Put lid on and shake.  Cool in refrigerator.  Keep refrigerated.  Can be used in tub.

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 396240 -- BAKER'S  DOUGH



 2 c. plain flour
1/2 c. salt
3/4 c. water

  Roll out and cut into shapes.  Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour.  This can be used for making ornaments for various occasions or to make jewelry.  Good for craft projects.

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 396241 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Vegetable food coloring



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 396242 -- CINNAMON  APPLE  ORNAMENTS



 10 tbsp. warm applesauce
5 oz. cinnamon

  Mix together like pie dough.  Divide into 3 balls and roll out about 1/4" thick. (Sprinkle board and rolling pin with cinnamon.)  Cut out with cookie cutter and cut in a hole for hanging.  Let air dry for 5 or 6 days.

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 396243 -- PAINT  &  ENAMEL  WOODWORK  CLEANER



 1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. soda
1/2 c. vinegar
1/2 c. ammonia
1 gal. warm water

  Mix all ingredients thoroughly.  Use a clean cloth and place in solution and wring out.  Wipe woodwork clean.  It is not necessary to rinse or wipe dry.

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 396244 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1 c. laundry soap
1 c. cold water
4 c. hot water

  Cook until clear.  Add: 1 c. cornstarch Food coloring   Cook until thick, stirring constantly.

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 396245 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1 c. laundry soap
1 c. cold water
4 c. hot water

  Cook until clear.  Add: 1 c. cornstarch Food coloring   Cook until thick, stirring constantly.

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 396246 -- SALT  DOUGH  OR  ORNAMENT  DOUGH



 1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. oil

  Mix all above.  Shape into Christmas tree ornaments or animal shapes.  Bake slow, 225 degrees, 2 hours.  Cool - paint.

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 396247 -- PLAY-DOUGH



 1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
1 tbsp. cooking oil
Food coloring

  Mix dry ingredients in a saucepan.  Add the other ingredients.  Cook until dough pulls away from side of pan.  Knead a few times.  Total time approximately 5 minutes.  Store in a plastic covered container.

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 396248 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS  (NOT  EDIBLE)



 3/4 c. ground cinnamon
2 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
1 c. applesauce
Copper wire

  These are fun ornaments to make with children or grandchildren at Christmas time.  Use them on the tree or around the house to give your home a wonderful home baked smell.  Blend spices, then stir in applesauce.  Stir mixture.  Roll to 1/4 inch thickness on ungreased cookie sheets.  Cut with your favorite cookie cutter. Bake at 150 degrees for approximately 1 1/2 hours or until cookie appears done. String with copper wire.  P.S.  It helps to poke a hole at the top BEFORE baking so wire will thread easily.

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 396249 -- MEEMA'S  RECIPE  FOR  FINGER  PAINTS



 3 tbsp. sugar
2 c. cold water
1/2 c. cornstarch
Vegetable coloring

  Mix sugar and cornstarch, add water.  Cook over low heat (about 10 minutes) stirring constantly until well blended. Divide into 4 or 5 parts and add different color to each.  (Put the colors in baby food jars to store, covered.)

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 396250 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 8 oz. Elmer's glue
1/2 c. liquid starch

  Mix together in ball.  Start stirring with spoon, as thickens mix with hands. Continue working until consistency of Silly Putty.  May be stringy.  Take about 10 to 20 minutes until ready.  Store in airtight container.

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 396251 -- PLAY - DOUGH



 2 c. flour
2 tbsp. alum
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 c. salt
1 tbsp. oil
Food coloring

  Heat water, salt, oil and desired food coloring to boiling.  Remove from heat and add flour and alum.  Mix as well as possible with electric mixer, then knead until smooth.  Store in airtight container.    

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 396252 -- FREEZE  YOUR  PAINTBRUSH



   Many painting projects, especially painting the exteriors of your home can take a few days.  Cleanup with latex paints requires only soap and water.  But if using oil base paints, cleaning your brushes with mineral spirits or cleaner at the end of each days work can take a lot of time as well as expensive mineral spirits.  But you don't have to clean brushes used with oil-based paint until your job is finished; instead, you can simply wrap them tightly in aluminum foil or saran wrap and place them in the freezer.  They won't freeze, but they won't dry out for several days, either.  When you are ready to start painting again, just take the brushes out an hour or two ahead of time and pick up where you left off. This also works good with varnish painting too.

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 396253 -- BUBBLE  SOLUTION



 1/3 c. dish soap or baby shampoo
1 1/4 c. water
2 tsp. sugar
1 drop food coloring

  Combine and put in an unbreakable bottle.

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 396254 -- GARLIC  THYME  PASTE



 1/2 c. peeled garlic
1/2 c. olive oil
2 tbsp. fresh or dried thyme
1/4 c. walnuts
2 tbsp. fresh grated parmesan cheese
3/4 c. spinach leaves
1/4 tsp. salt or to taste
Freshly ground pepper

  Simmer whole peeled garlic cloves in olive oil in small saucepan at lowest heat possible for 20 minutes.  Do not brown.  Cool garlic in oil.  Combine all ingredients in blender.  Add spinach leaves.  Blend to desired consistency. Taste for salt and pepper.  Adjust if necessary.  Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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 396255 -- FACE  PAINT



 Cornstarch
Food coloring
Water
Cold cream
Muffin tin

  In each cup of muffin tin, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon water, 1/2 teaspoon cold cream and 2 or 3 drops food coloring, a different color in each cup.  Stir.  Use small paint brush or make up brush.  Now find a face you can practice on.

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 396256 -- BUBBLE  RECIPE



 2 c. Joy dish detergent
6 c. water
3/4 c. white Karo syrup

  Mix.  Store in refrigerator.

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 396257 -- FINGER  PAINT



 3/4 c. laundry starch (powder)
1 pt. boiling water
3/4 c. Ivory soap flakes
1/4 tsp. talcum powder (optional)
Few drops clove oil

  In top of double boiler mix starch and enough cold water to dissolve to a creamy paste.  Slowly pour in hot water mixing until transparent looking.  Add talc and cool slightly.  Add soap flakes, stirring until dissolved.  Add oil of cloves.  Color with water base paint or food coloring.  Seal in jars.

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 396258 -- LIBRARY  PASTE



 2 c. flour
2 c. hot water
1 tsp. powdered alum
1/2 tsp. clove oil

  Add enough cold water to flour to make thin batter, add hot water.  Place over medium heat and bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.  Mixture will be lumpy.  Let thicken, add alum, oil and whip and seal in jars.  It will keep.

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 396259 -- CHOCOLATE  TURKISH  PASTE



 3 tbsp. granulated gelatin (unflavored)
1/2 c. cold water
2 c. granulated sugar
1/3 c. Hershey's cocoa
2/3 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla

  Soak the gelatin in 1/2 cupful cold water 10 minutes.  Combine sugar, cocoa and 2/3 cupful water in a heavy saucepan; cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is well dissolved.  Blend in the gelatin and bring to a boil; cook slowly over a low fire about 15 minutes (220 degrees) without stirring.  Remove from fire; stir in the vanilla, and cool undisturbed for about 30 minutes.  Line the bottom of a shallow pan (8-inch square) with waxed paper.  Pour in cooled mixture.  Let stand 24 hours, then invert onto a well-greased surface.  Carefully peel off paper; cut into squares and roll in granulated sugar.  Yield:  About 4 dozen squares.

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 396260 -- FUNDOUGH



 1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. vegetable oil or few drops of
   liquid detergent
Food coloring

  Mix the flour and salt together in a bowl.  Slowly add the flour, oil (detergent) and food coloring.  Knead the dough well and shape into several balls.  Recipe is enough for 2 people.  You can roll it, bake it, make it into shapes, animals; etc.  Store in a tightly closed container or plastic bag.  Keep it in refrigerator to be used another day.  It if becomes too sticky, you can add more flour.

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 396261 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1 c. liquid starch
6 c. water
1/2 c. soap chips
Food coloring

  Dissolve soap chips in water until not lumpy; mix well with starch.  Add food coloring.  You can use shelf paper, it's cheaper than commercial finger paint paper.  Finger painting is messy - be sure to roll up sleeves; put on an old shirt or smock.  Wet paper before beginning with wet hands or sponge. Demonstrate how you van use arms, elbows, back and front of hand, etc.  It's also fun to use Q-tips, toothpicks and feathers to draw with.

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 396262 -- HALLOWEEN  GREASE  PAINT



 2 tsp. white shortening
5 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. white flour
Glycerin
Food coloring

BROWN FORMULA:
1 tsp. white shortening
2 1/2 tsp. unsugared cocoa

  GENERAL DIRECTIONS:  Make up - there are 2 basic formulas.  The white mixture form the base as well as any tinted face.  The brown is used for dark detail. Other details may be made with lipstick, eyebrow pencil.  May use a white under- eye make-up for touch ups.  White Formula:  Using rubber spatula, blend 3 ingredients on a white plate to form a smooth paste.  Add 3 to 4 drops glycerin for a creamy consistency.  The yield should be enough for a child's face.  If you need more, make it before adding coloring.  Add food coloring a drop at a time, blending after each drop - until you have desired shade.  Using fingers and stroking in one direction, spread over face.  Brown Formula:  Mix as for white formula.  Using soft paint brush, pain lines on face over base.  Remove with shortening, cold cream or baby oil.  NOT TO BE EATEN!

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 396263 -- FINGER  PAINT



   Cook until clear:1 c. powdered laundry soap
1 c. cold water
4 c. hot water

  Add:1 c. powdered laundry soap
1 c. cornstarch
Food coloring of your choice

  Cook until thick, stirring constantly.

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 396264 -- SAND  PAINT



   Gather together in work area:White cornmeal
Food colorings

  Pour some cornmeal in several small bowls.  Sprinkle a few drops of food coloring over cornmeal, using a different color each bowl.  Mash the mixture around with a spoon until the meal is colored.  Draw a design on heavy paper.  Spread glue on lines of design. Sprinkle colored cornmeal over glue.  Let dry and shake gently.

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 396265 -- BUBBLE  SOLUTION



   Combine:1 c. water
1/3 c. liquid soap
1 tbsp. sugar

  Make a wand by bending an 8 inch pipe cleaner to form a cook or circle.  Dip end into solution and blow gently.

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 396266 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 2 1/4 c. cinnamon
2 c. hot applesauce
1/4 to 1/2 c. ground cloves

  Mix ingredients.  Roll into cinnamon covered surface.  Keep rolling pin covered with cinnamon.  Roll dough 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.  Cut shapes out with cookie cutters.  Make a little hole in the top of each cookie with a sharp pencil.  Let dry for 2-3 days until firm.  Place ribbon in hole for hanging.

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 396267 -- DOUGH  ART



 2 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 c. water
Model paints

  Blend together the flour and salt.  Add water a little at a time.  Knead dough 7-10 minutes until firm.  Pat dough to desired thickness.  Mold or cut out design.  (May use cookie cutters for Christmas tree ornaments.  Be sure to poke a hole for string!)  Bake at 325 degrees F. for 35-60 minutes, depending on thickness.  If air bubbles occur, stick with a needle while baking.  Use model paints for decorating.

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 396268 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1 1/2 c. laundry starch
Cold water
1 qt. boiling water
1 1/2 c. talc
1 1/2 c. soap flakes
1 tbsp. powdered tempera paint

  Mix laundry starch with a little cold water until creamy.  Add the boiling water.  Cool until glossy looking and add talc.  Cool slightly.  Then add soap flakes, stirring until distributed.  Mix in tempera paint--any color.  Children can "paint" directly on a formica table.  Paints can be made by pressing a clean piece of paper onto the painted surface.  Be sure to press all of paper onto painted surface for a complete print.  Paint can be stored in an airtight jar. Add warm water if is too thick.

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 396269 -- ALMOND  PASTE  (MARZIPAN)



 1/2  lb. ground almonds
1/2 lb. icing sugar, sifted
1/2 lb. caster sugar
1 egg beaten
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. vanilla essence
1/4 tsp. almond essence
4 tbsp. apricot jam, sieved

  Put the almonds, icing and caster sugars into a large mixing bowl and stir well to mix.  Beat in the remaining ingredients, except the jam, until the paste is soft but not sticky.  Turn onto a board or table sprinkled with icing sugar and knead the paste lightly until smooth.  Use immediately or wrap in cling wrap.  Divide the prepared almond paste in half and roll out one half to an 8 inch or 9 inch round or square.  Brush the top of the cake with half of the sieved jam, then p[lace the cake upside down on the almond paste and press down firmly.  Roll the remaining almond paste into a strip long enough to go around the sides of the cake.  Cut in half for a round cake or in four equal pieces if the cake is square.   Brush one side of the almond paste pieces with the remaining jam and press onto the sides of the cake, making the joins as neat as possible. Leave to dry for 2 to 3 days.

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 396270 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 3/4 c. applesauce
4 oz. container cinnamon
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
2 tbsp. white glue

  Knead 3 minutes.  Roll to 1/4 inch thick.  Cut and place on rack to air dry.

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 396271 -- BUBBLE  LIQUID  (NON-EDIBLE)



 2 c. Joy or Dawn dishwashing liquid
6 c. water
3/4 c. white Karo syrup

  Combine, shake and let settle 4 hours before using.  Store, covered in refrigerator to extend suds' shelf life.  Then allow to warm before using. TIPS:  Do not stir (avoid foaming).  May damage plants and grass, rotate play area.  Direct sun weakens suds. 

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 396272 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1/2 c. instant cold water starch
1/2 c. soak flakes (not powder or
   detergent)
5/8 c. (5 oz.) water
Tempera paint or food coloring

  Beat until consistency of whipped potatoes.  Add food coloring or powdered Tempera.

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 396273 -- COOL  FLOWERS



 6 tbsp. water
6 tbsp. salt
6 tbsp. liquid bluing
2 tbsp. liquid ammonia
2 tbsp. food coloring

  Place a piece of coal in a deep glass dish.  Mix water, salt, liquid bluing and liquid ammonia.  Pour the liquid around the coal (not on it).  Dot the coal with 2 tablespoons food coloring.  Do not move the dish.  The coral like crystals will soon appear and spread over the coal.  They will grow to height of about 2" in a sponge like appearance and will last for weeks.  Be sure to keep out of reach of children.

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 396274 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 4 oz. cinnamon
1 tbsp. nutmeg
1 tbsp. cloves
2 tbsp. glue - white
3/4 c. applesauce

  Combine dry ingredients first.  Then add the applesauce and glue.  Mix with hands until smooth.  Divide into 4 portions.  Roll mixture to thickness of your cookie cutter.  Use a straw to punch a whole for your hook.  Place ornaments on foil to let dry for 2-3 days.

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 396275 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 2/3 c. elastic dry starch
1 c. cold water
3 c. boiling water
1 c. Ivory soap flakes
3 drops oil of cloves (as a
   preservative)
Food coloring

  Dissolve elastic starch in cold water.  Smooth lumps and add boiling water. Stir constantly and cook to thicken.  But do not boil more than 1 minute.  Add remaining ingredients.

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 396276 -- HOMEMADE  PLAY-DOH



 2 c. all-purpose or unbleached flour
1 c. salt
4 tsp. cream of tartar
2 c. water
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
Few drops food coloring

  Combine the flour, salt and cream of tartar in a heavy saucepan.  Stir in the water and vegetable oil and stir vigorously to blend; the dough will be about as thick as pancake batter.  Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the dough leaves the sides of the pan and is smooth.  Remove from pan and cool slightly.  Divide into portions and knead in various colors of food coloring. Store in an airtight container; it will remain soft for about 6 weeks.

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 396277 -- BUBBLE  BATH



 5 lb. box epson salts
1 sm. box or canister powdered sachet
1 sm. box Dreft or Vel

  Mix and fill parfaits.  Tape straw and spoon on outside and attach a not that it's bubble bath.

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 396278 -- DRY  FINGER  PAINT



 1/2 c. Niagara powdered starch
1/2 c. Ivory Snow
1/4 c. powdered paint (hobby shop)

  Mix all ingredients together.  Wet butcher or shelf paper.  Put paint in shake mate to shake out paint.

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 396279 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 1/2 c. Sta-flo liquid starch
1 c. Elmer's glue

  Put starch in mixing bowl first.  Add the glue.  Mix with hands and knead until elastic and smooth.  Food coloring may be added, if desired.

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 396280 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1/2 c. Argo cornstarch
Sm. amount cold water
1 qt. boiling water
1/2 c. Ivory Snow
Sm. amount powdered or Tempora paint

  Soften starch in cold water, add boiling water and stir to make a thick paste. Let mixture cool a little before adding Ivory Snow and the paint.  Stir until well mixed.  Store in refrigerator in covered containers.  The Snow Flakes help wash out paint on the clothes.  (Be sure to use washable paint for coloring.)

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 396281 -- SCULPTING  DOUGH



 1 pkg. yeast
1 1/2 c. warm water
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 c. whole wheat flour
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tsp. water
Coarse salt colored with food coloring
Nuts
Seeds, e.g. sesame

  Dissolve yeast in water in a large bowl.  Add salt and sugar.  Mix in flour. Knead into a soft, pliable dough.  Add more wheat flour it it's too sticky.  (DO NOT LET RISE.)  Roll and twist into sculptures.  Glaze with yolk; decorate. Bake at 450 degrees until golden brown.  Times vary with sculpture size.  This is a great party or holiday activity.  Makes 3 dozen small sculptures.

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 396282 -- SCENTED  CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



   DO NOT EAT!4 oz. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. applesauce
2 tbsp. white glue

  In medium bowl combine cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.  Add applesauce and glue. Stir to combine.  Work mixture with hands 2 to 3 minutes or until dough is smooth and ingredients are thoroughly mixed.  Divide into 4 portions.  Roll out each portion to 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut dough with cookie cutters of desired shapes.  Using a straw or toothpick, make a small hole in the top of ornament. Place ornaments on wire racks and allow to dry at room temperature for several days.  Turn over each day.  Thread ribbon through hole.  Makes 32 (2 inch) ornaments.

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 396283 -- EDIBLE  TEMPERA  PAINT



 2 egg yolks
2 tsp. liquid food coloring

  Beat yolks in small dish; divide amount 4 custard cups.  Stir in food coloring. For blue and green, stir 1/4 teaspoon of coloring into each cup.  For all other colors, stir 1/2 teaspoon coloring into each cup.  To make black, combine 1 whole egg yolk, 1 1/2 teaspoon green, 1 1/2 teaspoon red, 5 drops blue.  Use small, clean paint brush to pain designs on cookies before baking.

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 396284 -- GREASE  PAINT



 2 tbsp. shortening
5 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. white flour
Glycerin
Food coloring (paste type is best)

  Blend first 3 ingredients, then add 3 to 4 drops glycerin.  Color as desired.

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 396285 -- BEST  PLAY-DOH



 1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1 tsp. alum
1 c. boiling water
Food coloring

  Mix well.  Add 1 tablespoon oil.  Let cool a few minutes.  Knead 1/4 cup flour in.  Store in closed container.

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 396286 -- FACE  PAINT



   You will need: Water Cold cream Food coloring Muffin tin   In each cup of the muffin tin, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon water, 1/2 teaspoon cold cream, and a couple of drops of food coloring - a different color in each cup.  Stir.  You're ready.  See if you can get your grown-up assistant to sit still and let you practice.

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 396287 -- DOUGH  ART



 4 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 1/2 c. hot water

  Pour hot water over salt and mix for 1 minute.  Add flour, stir until absorbed. Knead until smooth and pliable.  Use food coloring to color.  Can be used for ornaments.  Leave in oven overnight at 170 degrees.

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 396288 -- ANNA  JEAN'S  FAVORITE  PLAYDOH



 2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. salt
1 tbsp. alum
2 c. flour
2 tbsp. oil
Food coloring

  Dissolve salt and alum in boiling water.  Add food coloring, oil, and flour. Knead 5 minutes.  Store in air-tight container in refrigerator.  Will last months!

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 396289 -- JESSICA'S  ART  DOUGH



 1 c. flour
1 c. salt

  Mix flour and salt well.  Add 1/2 cup water to start with; if too sticky add more flour (add water as needed).  Place sculptures when formed in 225 degree oven until dry (2-3 hours).  For colored dough add to flour mixture dry tempra paint, then add water.  Add food coloring to water.

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 396290 -- CINNAMON  AND  SPICE  ORNAMENTS



 3/4 c. cinnamon
1 tbsp. allspice
1 tbsp. nutmeg
2 tbsp. cloves
1 c. warm applesauce

  Mix; roll 1/4 inch thick with a rolling pin, covered with a nylon.  Cut into shapes with cookie cutters.  Let air dry 2 days.  May put a hole at top with a straw so you can hang later.

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 396291 -- FINGER  PAINT



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring, all colors
Soap flakes or liquid dish detergent
Med. sized saucepan
Muffin tin or 4-5 sm. cups
Freezer paper, shiny side
Paint smocks

  Mix sugar and cornstarch in saucepan over low heat.  Add cold water and stir until mixture is thick.  Remove form heat; divide into 4-5 sections, add a different drop of coloring into each dish.  Add a pinch of soap, stir, and let coo.  Paint away.

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 396292 -- FACE  PAINT



 1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. water
1/2 tsp. cold cream
Food coloring, all colors
Sm. yogurt container or other
   container cleaned out and dried (1
   for each color)
Sm. paint brush

  Mix and have fun.

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 396293 -- PUFF  PAINT - FINGER  PAINT



 Salt
Flour
Water

  Mix equal parts.  Add temperature or food coloring.  You can make 6 separate colors and put them in a muffin tin.

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 396294 -- BUBBLE  RECIPE



 1 c. Dawn or Joy dishwashing liquid
3-4 tbsp. glycerin
10 c. cold water, distilled

  On dry days, days with less than 50% humidity, add 50% more water.

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 396295 -- SUGAR  PAINT  ICING



 2 1/4 c. powdered sugar
4 tsp. soft margarine
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. milk
Food coloring

  Mix all ingredients together until smooth.  Divide icing into different bowls and add coloring as desired.  Paint cookies with pastry brush or clean water color brushes.

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 396296 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 5 oz. ground cinnamon
10 tbsp. applesauce, warmed
Acrylic paints (optional)
Ribbon

  Mix cinnamon and applesauce until mixture forms a ball, adding more if necessary.  Knead dough on wooden cutting board dusted with cinnamon.  Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut with cookie cutters.  Using a drinking straw or coffee stirrer, cut hole in top of each ornament for hanging.  Place on wire screen or cooling racks to air dry (about 6 days).  To speed drying process, place in 200 degree F. gas oven for 3 hours.  Ornaments may be decorated with acrylic paints.  Make ornaments or garlands by threading ribbon through holes.

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 396297 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring
Dish detergent

  Mix the sugar and cornstarch together in saucepan.  Add water.  Cook over medium heat, stirring all the time for 5 minutes.  Remove, cool and pour into small bowls.  Add a few drops of food coloring and a drop dish detergent.

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 396298 -- FACE  PAINT



 Cornstarch
Water
Cold cream
Food coloring

  In a muffin tin mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon water, 1/2 teaspoon cold cream and a couple of drops of food coloring in each cup.  Stir.

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 396299 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 2 parts Elmer's white glue
1 part Sta-Flo liquid starch

  Mix together and enjoy!  It must be Elmer's regular white glue (not school glue) as it will not have the bounce.  This needs to dry a bit before it is "workable".  It may be necessary to add a touch more glue or starch.  You will have to experiment.  Store in an airtight container.

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 396300 -- FACE  PAINT



 Cornstarch
Water
Cold cream
Food coloring
Muffin tin

  In each cup of the muffin tin, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon water, 1/2 teaspoon cold cream, and a couple drops of food coloring - different color for each cup.  Stir and you're ready to start!

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 396301 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring
Dish detergent

  Mix sugar and cornstarch together in saucepan.  Then add water and mix a little more.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes.  Remove from stove, cool, and pour into plastic cups.  Add a bit of food coloring and drop of detergent to each.  Paint.

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 396302 -- FINGER  PAINT



   Liquid laundry starch may be used as a fingerpaint.  Use shelf paper or waxed paper and add color to the starch with food coloring or powdered tempera paint. 

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 396303 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 2 parts white glue (Elmer's)
1 part liquid starch (Sta-Flo blue
   starch)

  Pour glue into pan.  Gradually add starch, stirring constantly, until you are able to pick it up.  Consistency will be smooth and very stretchy.  Keep in a covered container.  May need to be reblended after it has been stored. 

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 396304 -- SOAP - FLAKE  FINGER  PAINTS



 1 c. Ivory snow soap flakes
1/4 c. water
Mixing bowl
Food coloring
Egg beater

  Combine the soap flakes and water in the mixing bowl.  Beat with egg beater until the mixture looks and feels like whipped cream.  Mix in a few drops of food coloring.  These are temporary paints for finger painting on a cookie sheet or piece of newspaper or in the bathtub!

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 396305 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 1 c. cornstarch
2 envs. unflavored gelatin
1 c. soap flakes
Cooking spoon
2 c. cold water
Saucepan
Sm. jars with lids

  Dissolve the cornstarch in 1 2/ cups of cold water.  Dissolve the gelatin in the remaining 1/2 cup of cold water and add to the cornstarch mixture.  Cook over medium heat until the mixture is thick; stir occasionally.  Stir in the soap flakes.  When the mixture cools slightly, divide it into the small jars.  Add a different food color or paint to each jar, stirring thoroughly so the color is well blended.  Store in the refrigerator, tightly capped.  Dampen a piece of glossy shelf paper or finger paint paper with a sponge.  Create away!

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 396306 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring

  Mix the first 2 ingredients and then add the water.  Cook over a low heat, stirring constantly, until well blended.  Divide the mixture into 4 or 5 portions and add a different food coloring to each, plus a pinch of detergent. The detergent helps in cleaning up.

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 396307 -- PLAY-CLAY



 1 c. cornstarch
2 c. baking soda
1 1/2 c. cold water

  Stir cornstarch and baking soda together.  Add water.  Stir until smooth, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture reaches the consistency of slightly dry mashed potatoes.  Turn out onto a plate and cover with a damp cloth until cool.  Then knead for a few minutes.  Refrigerated, it will keep up to six weeks in a plastic bag.  Sculptures made from the clay must be air-dried for two days before they can be painted.  A coat of shellac will turn them into permanent shiny ornaments.

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 396308 -- CINNAMON  HEART  ORNAMENTS



 1 1/2 c. cinnamon
1 c. applesauce

  Mix ingredients.  Knead and roll out with rolling pin.  Cut with cookie cutter in heart shape (or any other).  Pierce hole for ribbon so ornament can be hung. Dry on an open rack for a minimum of 24 hours.  These are not edible!  For decoration only!

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 396309 -- DOUGH  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. cornstarch
2 c. baking soda
1 1/4 c. cold water
Saucepan and spoon
Waxed paper
Damp cloth

  Mix cornstarch and baking soda in saucepan; add water and mix well.  Bring mixture to a boil and cook until it's the consistency of mashed potatoes, stirring constantly.  Scoop onto waxed paper covered with a damp cloth.  When cooled knead to remove lumps.  Roll out to 1/4 inch and cut out shapes with cookie cutters or make hand prints of your child.  If it is to hand make a hole for yarn.  Let dry.  Paint if desired.

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 396310 -- FUN  DOUGH



 2 c. boiling water
1 tbsp. alum
1/2 c. salt
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
3 c. flour
Food coloring and flavoring

  Mix water, alum, and salt until dissolved.  Add food coloring and peppermint, orange, cinnamon, strawberry, or any other flavor desired.   Add oil and flour and mix like bread dough.  Store in covered container or plastic bag.  Keeps best if stored in refrigerator.

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 396311 -- BUBBLE  SOLUTION



 1/3 c. dish soap or baby shampoo
1 1/4 c. water
2 tsp. sugar
1 drop food coloring

  Combine ingredients and pour into an unbreakable bottle.  To blow bubbles, experiment using plastic straws, pipe cleaners formed into loops, strawberry baskets from the grocery store, spoons with holes in them, and other items you think of! 

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 396312 -- MODELING  DOUGH



 1 c. flour
1 c. water
1 tbsp. oil
1/2 c. salt
1 tsp. cream of tartar
Food coloring

  Mix ingredients in a pan.  Cook over medium heat until mixture pulls away from sides of pan and becomes doughy in consistency.  Knead until cool.  Model different colors of clay into any shape you can imagine.  Not edible.  Can be used over and over again.  Keeps 3 months unrefrigerated. 

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 396313 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1 1/2 c. laundry starch
1 qt. boiling water
1 1/2 c. soap flakes
Dry poster paint

  Mix starch with enough cold water to make a heavy paste.  Add boiling water and cook until glassy, stirring constantly.  Add soap flakes, stir, cool and put into 8 jars.  Stir 1/2 teaspoon paint into each jar.

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 396314 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1 env. Knox gelatin
1/4 c. warm water
1/2 c. cornstarch
3 tsp. sugar
2 c. water

  Sprinkle Knox on 1/4 cup warm water; set aside.  Mix cornstarch and sugar and gradually add water in pan.  Cook on low 5 minutes, stirring constantly.  Add gelatin and mix well.  Put in desired containers.  Add several drops of liquid dish soap and desired food coloring to each container.  Refrigerate up to 6 weeks.

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 396315 -- PLAY  DO  RECIPE



 2 c. flour
1 c. salt
2 c. water - dilute coloring with
   water
4 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tbsp. liquid oil

  Cook over medium heat - knead final product; store in plastic ziploc baggie.

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 396316 -- HOMEMADE  PLAY-DOUGH



 1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1 c. water
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tbsp. cooking oil
Food coloring
Flavoring (if desired to enhance the
   smell)

  Mix all ingredients well, adding food coloring last.  Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.  Dough will be very stiff.  Remove from heat and turn directly onto Formica counter-top.  Will not stick.  Knead dough a minute or so.  Wrap in plastic bags or store in plastic containers.  Keeps indefinitely.

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 396317 -- FINGER  PAINT



 2 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
3 c. cold water
2 c. hot water
Food coloring

  Combine flour, salt and cold water.  Beat mixture with egg beater until smooth. Add 2 cups hot water and boil until it becomes clear.  Beat until smooth and then mix in food coloring, 1/4 cup coloring to 1 cup paint mixture. 

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 396318 -- SALT  DOUGH



   Mix together 1 cup salt, 1/2 cup cornstarch and 3/4 cup cold water.  Cook in a saucepan over medium heat.  Stir constantly with large spoon until mixture thickens to stiff dough consistency.  Turn out on wax paper and knead to smooth. Works for Christmas ornaments (roll and cut with cookie cutter).

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 396319 -- CLOUD  DOUGH



 3 c. flour
1 c. oil
Scant flavoring
Food coloring

  Add just enough water until dough is easily manipulated (about 1/2 cup).

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 396320 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 1 part liquid starch
2 parts glue

  Mix together.  If too sticky add more starch.  If too stiff add more glue.

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 396321 -- SALT  DOUGH



   Mix together 1 cup salt, 1/2 cup cornstarch and 3/4 cup cold water.  Cook in a saucepan over medium heat.  Stir constantly with large spoon until mixture thickens to stiff dough consistency.  Turn out on wax paper and knead to smooth. Works for Christmas ornaments (roll and cut with cookie cutter).

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 396322 -- CLOUD  DOUGH



 3 c. flour
1 c. oil
Scant flavoring
Food coloring

  Add just enough water until dough is easily manipulated (about 1/2 cup).

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 396323 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 1 part liquid starch
2 parts glue

  Mix together.  If too sticky add more starch.  If too stiff add more glue.

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 396324 -- PLAY-DOH



 1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tbsp. salad oil
1 c. water
Food coloring

  Mix all ingredients together in saucepan.  Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until "dough" sticks together.  Work the dough. When cool, store in plastic container.  (Serve with love).  Makes 1 cup.

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 396325 -- SALT  PAINTING



 Salt
Colored chalk
Glue
Construction paper
Imagination
Hair spray

  Pour small amount of salt in a butter dish lid.  Rub chalk over salt.  You can do many different colors and layer in a glass baby food jar for a rainbow paper weight.  Also, do different colors, then make a design (trace leaves on paper, etc.) and then pour colored salt, one at a time, onto glued paper.  You can also use it to practice math, spelling, etc.  Spray finished paper to hold salt.

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 396326 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 1 c. cinnamon
4 tbsp. white glue
3/4 - 1 c. water

  Knead dough on cinnamon floured wax paper.  Refrigerate for 2 hours.  Roll to 1/4 inch thick.  With cookie cutter shapes, cut out the designs you want.  Punch out a hole at the top of the ornament with a straw or insert a fine wire in each for hanging.  Bake in warm 250 degree oven for 2 hours, turning often.  Cool and lightly sand with fine sand paper.  Paint with acrylic paints.

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 396327 -- EDIBLE  FINGER  PAINT



 Gelatin (black cherry and raspberry
   give strong colors)
Water
Glossy finger paint paper

  Wet the paper with water.  Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of the gelatin onto the wet paper.  Use as finger paint.

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 396328 -- DETERGENT  TEMPERA  PAINT



 1 c. powdered tempera paint
4 tbsp. liquid starch
2 tsp. liquid dish detergent
Water

  Mix together all the ingredients, except the water.  Then slowly add water until the mixture is smooth and creamy.  The children may want to help you mix the paint.

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 396329 -- NON-TOXIC  FINGER  PAINT



 2 c. water, cold
Food coloring of your choice
1/4 c. corn starch

  Stir water and corn starch together, then bring to a boil.  Cook and cool until it is just right.  Pour into 4 plastic containers and add food coloring.  Use on wet white "butcher shop" paper or freezer paper.

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 396330 -- LEIGH'S  PLAY-DOH



 3 c. flour
1 1/2 c. salt
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
3 tbsp. oil
3 c. water
Food color of choice

  Mix.  Cook and stir over medium heat in non-stick pan until large ball forms. Store in air-tight container.

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 396331 -- PLAY  CLAY  ORNAMENTS



 2 c. baking soda
1 c. cornstarch
1 1/4 c. cold water

  Mix soda and cornstarch; blend well.  Add cold water and mix well until smooth. Boil 1 minute until consistency of moist mashed potatoes, stir constantly. Spoon out on a plate cover with a damp cloth and allow to cool.  Knead dough and roll out on waxed paper.  Cut out designs with cookie cutters or shape by hand; let dry until hard, 1-2 days.  Paint ornaments with Tempura or water colors.  Dry well and coat with shellac or clear nail polish.  Hangers may be mounted on back with glue or pressed into dough before it drys.

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 396332 -- DOUGH  ORNAMENTS



 4 c. flour
1 c. salt
2 tsp. instant tea
1 1/2 to 2 c. water

  Mix flour and salt.  Dissolve tea in water.  Add water, mix well and knead about 5 minutes or until dough is smooth.  Shape into ornaments directly on cookie sheet.  Insert hangers made from wire that is bent with hook on top and bend on other end before inserting into ornament.  Or use regular Christmas tree ornament hangers.  Bake at 300 degrees for about 2 hours or until toothpick will not penetrate.

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 396333 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 1 c. Elmer's glue
1 c. liquid starch

  Put in plastic tub.  Mix by hand.  It will take awhile to mix.  Add slight amounts of glue and starch until you reach consistency.

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 396334 -- FINGER  PAINT



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. water
Food color

  Mix sugar and cornstarch.  Add cold water and cook over low heat until smooth and well blended and clear.  Cool.  Divide in portions and add desired food colors.  Place small amounts on moistened shelf paper.  Use fingers, combs, etc. to make designs.

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 396335 -- FUNNY  FUDGSICLES



 1 pkg. regular chocolate pudding
3 1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. sugar

  Mix all ingredients in a pan and cook as for a pudding, but it will be thinner. Use paper cups to freeze.  Kids love 'em and should eat them outside!!

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 396336 -- BUBBLEGUM  JELLO



 1 lg. pkg. strawberry/banana Jello
   (regular or sugar free)
1 c. boiling water
2 c. ice cubes plus orange juice
1 c. milk

  Dissolve Jello in boiling water.  Water may have to be reheated as you stir to dissolve Jello.  In 2 cup measuring cup combine 2 cups ice cubes and orange juice to equal 2 cups.  Add to Jello.  Stir until ice melts.  Add milk and stir. Ready in about 30 minutes.

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 396337 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 2 c. white glue
1 c. Sta-Flo starch

  Mix white glue and Sta-Flo starch together.  Set aside overnight.  Divide into small amounts.  It can bounce and stretch.  It can also pick up print from the newspaper.

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 396338 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1/2 c. cornstarch
1 c. cold water
1 env. unflavored gelatin
2 c. hot water
1/2 c. soap flakes or detergent
Food coloring

  Combine cornstarch and 3/4 cup cold water.  Soak gelatin in remaining 1/4 cup cold water.  Stir hot water slowly into cornstarch mixture.  Cook slowly and stir over medium heat until mixture boils and is clear.  Remove from heat and blend in softened gelatin.  Stir in soap until dissolved. Cool and divide into jars for each color.  Add food coloring to mixture to obtain desired shade.  Paint!

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 396339 -- PUMPKIN  FUN



 1 growing pumpkin

  Scratch your name or a funny face in the skin of a developing pumpkin.  As the fruit matures the carving will scar over, your carving will be there as long as the pumpkin lasts.

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 396340 -- SCENTED  CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 4 oz. can (approx. 1 c.) cinnamon
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. applesauce
2 tbsp. white glue

  In medium bowl combine cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.  Add applesauce and glue; stir to combine.  Work mixture with hands 2 to 3 minutes or until dough is smooth and ingredients are thoroughly mixed.  Divide into 4 portions.  Roll out each dough portion to 1/4" thickness.  Cut dough with cookie cutters of desired shapes.  Using a straw or toothpick, make a small hole in top of ornament. Place cutouts on wire racks and allow to dry at room temperature for several days.  Thread ribbon through hole in ornament.  DO NOT EAT.  Approximately 32 (2") ornaments.

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 396341 -- FINGER  PAINTING



 1/3 c. gloss laundry starch
2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. soap flakes

  Dissolve starch in small amount of cold water.  Add boiling water and cook until clear.  Add soap flakes and stir until dissolved.  One-fourth cup inexpensive talcum powder may be added to give it a pleasant odor and act as a preservative, but it is optional.  When cool, pour into small jars that have tight lids.  Add powdered poster paints or food color for adding color to the finger paint.  To paint:  Use glazed size of wide shelf paper cut into pieces no smaller than 12 x 18 inches to give the children free arm movement.  Wet paper generously with a sponge and spread water, using a flat wooden spoon or tongue depressor. Tack edges to dry smoothly.

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 396342 -- PASTE



 1/3 c. flour
1 c. water
1/4 tsp. oil of cloves

  Blend ingredients in kettle.  Cook 15 minutes.  Store in jars.

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 396343 -- MODELING  DOUGH



 1 c. salt
1/2 c. cornstarch
2/3 c. water

  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it is a thick, doughy mass. Remove from range and cool.  Knead in various vegetable dye colors.  Roll in small balls, wrap in waxed paper or a plastic bag.  Keep cool, preferable in refrigerator.  Make a hole with a toothpick through the balls and string beads when dry.  Also, you can make dishes, fruits, or vegetables.  Turn occasionally when drying.

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 396344 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 1/2 c. cornstarch
1 c. cold water
2 c. hot water
1/2 c. detergent (dry)
1 env. unflavored gelatin
Various food coloring

  Dissolve the cornstarch in 3/4 cup cold water and soak the gelatin in 1/4 cup water.  Add hot water to cornstarch mixture.  Mix and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it come to boil.  Remove from heat and blend in the dissolved gelatin mixture.  Next add dry detergent and stir well.  Divide into small containers in the lid.  Mix in desired coloring.  Be sure to store with lids on.

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 396345 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS  (HEARTS)  -  DO  NOT  EAT!



 1 1/2 c. cinnamon
1 c. applesauce

  Mix ingredients.  Knead.  Roll out.  Cut with cookie cutter.  If this is to be an ornament put a hole in the top while wet.  Dry flat on wax paper overnight.  Then lay on cookie rack until dry completely. Thread with ribbon - hang on trees, wreaths, etc.  Will hold its smell for a long time.  DO NOT EAT!

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 396346 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Few drops food coloring

  Mix sugar and cornstarch; add water.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until well blended.  Divide mixture into 4 or 5 portions and add a different color food coloring to each, plus a pinch of detergent.  The latter facilitates cleaning up.

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 396347 -- HOMEMADE  "SILLY  PUTTY"



 2 parts white glue (Elmer's)
1 part Sta-Flor liquid starch

  Mix well.  Dry a bit before it is workable.  It may be necessary to add a touch more glue or starch.  You will have to experiment.  It may not work well on a humid day.  Store in an air-tight container.  If you use Elmer's school glue instead of regular white, it doesn't bounce or pick up pictures, but it makes a gooey delight.  Use on a smooth surface.  Homemade "Silly Putty" has the same nasty characteristics of commercial "Silly Putty".  Beware of contact with clothes and carpet or your Mom & Dad will be angry!

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 396348 -- FINGER  PAINTS



   Mix: 2 c. cold water   Boil until the mixture thickens.  Cool.  Pour into containers -- baby food jars with screw-on lids are perfect.  Add food coloring.

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 396349 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS  (Not Edible)



 1 c. ground cinnamon
4 tbsp. white glue
3/4-1 c. water

  Stir together 1 cup cinnamon, 4 tablespoons white glue and 3/4 cup water.  The dough should be as thick as cookie dough.  Keep the dough in the refrigerator for 2 hours.  Then, sprinkle cinnamon on your work surface.  Spoon the chilled dough from the bowl onto the cinnamon.  Use your hands to knead the dough until it is smooth.  Sprinkle more cinnamon on the work surface.  Roll the dough to about a 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut out the shapes with cookie cutters.  To dry the shapes, lay them on waxed paper at room temperature and turn them over twice a day for 4 days.  To speed up the drying process, bake on a cookie sheet in a warm oven for 2 hours.  Before you dry the shapes, poke a hole in each one with a plastic straw.  When the shapes are dry, add ribbon to hang.

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 396350 -- FINGER  PAINTS  #1



 2 qt. boiling water
1 c. liquid starch
1 c. soap flakes
1/2 c. talcum powder



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 396351 -- BASIC  YEAST  DOUGH



   In large bowl, dissolve 1 package dry yeast with 2 cups liquid (all water or part water, skim milk or potato water) and 1/3 cup sugar.  Let set until mixture "bubbles".  Add 3 tablespoons soft "light" margarine and 6 cups flour with 1 1/2 teaspoon salt.  Stir with wooden spoon until dough "balls" up.  Turn out onto table top or knead right in bowl.  Knead or work the dough over itself for about 5 minutes.  You may need to add part of another cup of flour until it looses it's "tacky" feeling.  Set bowl down in 2-3 inches of hot water in sink.  Cover bowl and let rise double.  Form into 2 loaves bread, 24 rolls, or 18 cinnamon rolls.  Let rise again and bake.  Bread, 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes.  Rolls, 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes.  This dough can be refrigerated and formed later.

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 396352 -- HOMEMADE  FINGER  PAINT



 2 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
3 c. cold water
2 c. hot water

  Mix flour and salt.  Gradually beat in the cold water until smooth texture.  Add the hot water and boil until the chalky appearance is gone.  Divide into portions.  Add different food colorings to each portion.

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 396353 -- FINGER - LICKIN'  PAINT



 1 pkg. instant pudding mix (favorite
   flavor)
Cold milk - amount depends on size of
   mix

  Put pudding mix and milk in plastic container with tight fitting lid.  Shake until pudding is at desired consistency.  Place a small amount of paper and "finger paint" a picture.  Clean up is easy - finger lickin' good!

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 396354 -- HOMEMADE  "SILLY  PUTTY"



 2 parts white glue (Elmers)
1 part Sta Flo liquid starch

  Mix well.  It needs to dry a bit before it is "workable".  It may be necessary to add a touch more glue or starch.  You will have to experiment.  It may not work well on a humid day.  Store in an airtight container.  Has the same characteristics of commercial "Silly Putty".  Beware of contact with clothes and carpet.

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 396355 -- FINGER  PAINTS  #2



 1/2 c. dry laundry starch
1/4 c. cold water
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. soap flakes
1 tsp. glycerine
Food coloring

  Mix starch and cold water in a saucepan.  Pour in the boiling water and cook over low heat until shiny.  Remove from the heat and add soap and glycerine. Divide the portions and add different food coloring.

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 396356 -- NO  COOK  PASTE



   Mix handful of flour.  Add water until gooey.  Add a pinch of salt.  This same recipe can also be used as a quickie finger paint concoction by adding some food coloring and working on heavy paper or cardboard.  Also works well as a paper machie paste.

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 396357 -- CLAY  FOR  "COOKIE"  ORNAMENTS



   Mix: 2/3 c. water   Stir and boil.  Add: 1/2 c. cold water   Stir.  If it doesn't get thick set back on stove.  Use extra cornstarch on table and rolling pin.  Roll out dough and cut with cookie cutters.  Use straw for making hole at top for hanging.  Dry overnight and decorate.  Use paint, glitter, etc.  THESE ARE NOT EDIBLE!

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 396358 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. ground allspice
2 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. applesauce
1/8 or 1/4 inch satin ribbon

  Combine spices.  Stir in applesauce.  Mix well.  Roll out to 1/4 inch on ungreased cookie sheet.  Cut dough with cookie cutters; peel away and reroll as necessary.  Make hole in ornaments with toothpick for insertion of ribbon for hanging while ornaments are still wet.  Let ornaments dry flat for 3 to 4 days.  Cut ribbon into 10 inch lengths. Insert ribbon through hole and knot at hole to let ornament hang properly.  Tie over tree limbs!  This recipe makes 25 small or 18 medium tree ornaments.

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 396359 -- PLAYTIME  DOUGH



 1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
1 tbsp. salad oil
Food coloring

  Mix flour, salt and cream of tartar in heavy pan.  Add water, oil and coloring. Heat on stove about 3 minutes or until mixture pulls away from pan.  Knead almost immediately.  Store in airtight container or plastic bag.  Keeps for several months.

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 396360 -- FINGER  PAINT



 Liquid starch
Tempera paint

  Mix starch with paint, spread on the paper (freezer wrap makes good finger paint paper).

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 396361 -- MODELING  DOUGH



 1 c. salt
2/3 c. water
1 c. corn starch
1/2 c. cold water

  Mix salt and 2/3 cup water in a saucepan, stirring until mixture is well heated. Remove from heat and add corn starch which has been mixed with 1/2 cup cold water.  Stir quickly.  Mixture should be like stiff dough.  If it does not thicken, place over low heat and stir about 1 minute.  Color with food coloring or leave white and paint with Tempra paints.  Mixture will keep in a plastic bag or harden in 36 hours.  If drying, large solid objects should be pierced to allow drying inside.  A coat of shellac will give a beautiful finish.

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 396362 -- CLOUD  DOUGH  (PLAYDOUGH)



 6 c. flour
1 c. salad oil
Water
Food coloring

  Mix flour and oil.  Add enough water to make dough soft and pliable.  Add food color.  Keep in a covered container.  Add flour if the mixture becomes too oily.

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 396363 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 3 tbsp. sugar
2 c. cold water
1/2 c. cornstarch
Food coloring
Pinch of soak flakes

  Mix sugar and cornstarch, then add water.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thick.  Divide mixture into 4 or 5 portions.  Add food coloring to each portion, plus a pinch of soap flakes.  Cool before using.  The soap flakes will make clean-up easier.

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 396364 -- GREASE  PAINT  MAKE-UP  (White  Formula)



 3 tsp. white shortening
5 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. white flour
Glycerin
Food coloring, optional

  Using rubber spatula, blend first 3 ingredients on a plate to form smooth paste. Add 3-4 drops of glycerin for a creamy consistency.  The yield should e enough for a child's face.  If you need more make amount you need before adding coloring.  Add food coloring 1 drop at a time, blending after each drop, until you have desired shade.  Using fingers and stroking in 1 direction, spread over face.

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 396365 -- CREATIVE  PLAY



 1 c. cornstarch
2 c. baking soda
1 1/4 c. water

  Cook on Stove Top until the consistency of mashed potatoes.  Cool until able to handle and knead.  Make sculptures, ornaments.  Allow 3 days to dry and set out.

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 396366 -- FACE  PAINT



 1/4 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. cold cream
Few drops food coloring

  Mix together.  Paint away!

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 396367 -- SILLY  PUDDY



 1/2 c. liquid Sta-Flo starch
1/4 c. Elmer's glue

  Mix together, let sit a few minutes.  Knead.

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 396368 -- PLAYDOH



 1 c. flour
1 c. water
1/2 c. salt
1 tsp. oil
2 tsp. cream of tartar
Food coloring (opt.)

  Mix and stir over LOW heat until done.  Mixture will become like mashed potatoes, then ball up.  Store in closed, air tight container.  Pliable and long lasting.

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 396369 -- DRIED  FLOWERS  (Microwave)



 Kitty Litter or Silica gel

  Line an 8 x 4 inch glass loaf pan with 1/2 inch of Kitty Litter or Silica Gel. Arrange cut flowers with stems down.  Microwave on high for 1 or 2 minutes, depending on size of flowers.  Let rest at least 30 minutes, or overnight. Remove blossoms with toothpick.  Plastic spray will help preserve flowers.

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 396370 -- SILLY  PUTTY



 1 c. glue
1 c. starch

  Mix together well.

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 396371 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1 c. cold water
2/3 c. elastic dry starch
3 c. boiling water
1 c. Ivory soap flakes
Few drops oil of cloves (preservative)
Vegetable color or Calamine Pigment

  Dissolve elastic starch in cold water.  Smooth lumps and then add boiling water. Stir constantly.  Thicken mixture but do not boil more than 1 minute.  Add rest of ingredients (either hot or cold).  Use wrapping paper, newsprint, or glazed paper.

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 396372 -- SALT  PAINT



 1/2 tsp. food coloring
1/3 c. salt

  Spread in pan to dry before putting in shakers.

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 396373 -- SAND  PAINT



 1 tbsp. powder paint
1/2 c. sand (washed, dried & sifted)

  Shake on surface brushed with watered glue.  Empty fitamin or soap bubble bottles make excellent containers.

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 396374 -- SOAP  PAINT



 1 c. hot or warm water
1 1/2 c. soap flakes

  Whip with egg beater until stiff.

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 396375 -- BOOKBINDER'S  PASTE



 2 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. flour
1/4 tsp. alum (powdered)
1/3 c. water

  Mix the dry ingredients.  Add water slowly.  Stir to remove lumps.  Cook in a double boiler over low heat.  Stir constantly.  Remove from heat when begins to thicken.  Keep covered.  Thin with water when necessary.

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 396376 -- ORANGE  FUN  SICKLES



 6 oz. orange juice concentrate
6 oz. water
1 c. plain low-fat yogurt
1 tsp. vanilla

  Blend all ingredients and pour into ice cube trays.  Put a drinking straw (which has been cut in half) into each cube.  Freeze several hours.

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 396377 -- PLAYDOH



 1 c. flour
1 c. boiling water
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
1/2 c. salt
1 tbsp. oil
Food coloring

  Mix and knead together.  This playdoh is not sticky and does not dry out.

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 396378 -- NON-EDIBLE  CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 3/4 c. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. allspice
2 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
1 c. applesauce

  Combine spices and stir in applesauce; mix well.  Mixture will be stiff.  Roll to 1/4" thickness on ungreased cookie sheet.  Cut into shapes with cookie cutters.  Use a small plastic straw and poke a hole in each ornament for hanging later.  Let ornaments dry 4 to 5 days, uncovered.  After dry, store in plastic bag.  Makes 25 small or 18 medium ornaments.

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 396379 -- PASTE  FOR  CHILDREN'S  PLAY



   Combine in top of a double boiler:1 c. sugar
1 c. flour
1 qt. cold water

  Cook until thickened, stirring often.  Add to preserve:1 tbsp. alum
1/2 tsp. of cloves

  Seal into jars.  Paste will set to stiffer consistency.  Lasts indefinitely if kept sealed.  Makes 5 cups.

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 396380 -- PLAY - DOUGH  RECIPE



   Mix in a saucepan: 1/2 c. salt 2 tsp. cream of tartar   (Do not omit cream of tartar.)  Add 1 cup of water, 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and food coloring.  Cook stirring, for 3 minutes or until the mixture pulls away from the pan.  Knead immediately.  Store in an airtight container.  This recipe makes enough for about 6 children.

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 396381 -- KRISTEN'S  FINGER  PAINT



 1 c. liquid starch
4 heaping tsp. Tide laundry detergent
Food coloring to desired color

  Mix liquid starch with detergent until smooth.  Add food coloring.  Should be the consistency of pudding.  Spoon on to shiny fingerpaint paper and have fun.

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 396382 -- FINGER  PAINTS



 3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring
Dash of liquid detergent

  Cook first three items together over low heat until well blended.  Stir constantly.  Divide into 4 cups and add a different color to each cup.  Add drop of detergent for easy cleanup.

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 396383 -- SALT  DOUGH  ORNAMENTS



 2-3 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 c. water

  Mix all ingredients.  Knead 4-6 minutes.  Shape into ornaments or cut with cookie cutters.  You can divide dough into balls and use food coloring to make different colors.

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 396384 -- CINNAMON  ORNAMENTS



 1/4 c. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. ground allspice
2 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. applesauce

  Combine spices in bowl, blend well.  Stir in applesauce.  Dough will be stiff. Roll dough 1/4 inch thick on cookie sheet.  Cut out shapes with cookie cutters. Remove and discard extra dough.  Let dry for 4 to 5 days; do not cover.  Store in airtight plastic container or bag.  Yields: 25 ornaments.  This recipe is not edible.

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 396385 -- FINGER  PAINT



 1/4 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring

  Mix cornstarch and cold water.  Boil the mixture until it thickens.  Pour mixture into suitable size containers and add food coloring.  Mix well.  Cool and enjoy!

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 396386 -- YAM  FLOWERS



 6 lg. onions, cooked
2 c. mashed yams
2 tbsp. evaporated milk
1 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper
Dash of paprika

  Remove center from onions; spread "petals" to enlarge cavity.  Fill with yams mixed with milk, butter, salt and pepper.  Place onion centers on top.  Dot with butter and sprinkle with paprika.  Bake in buttered dish for 25 minutes, adding hot water to prevent sticking.  Serve with pork roast or fresh ham.

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 396387 -- CRAFT  CLAY



 4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. water
1 c. salt

  Mix all ingredients in a bowl.  Knead dough for 5 to 10 minutes until smooth. Roll out dough to 3/4" thickness.  Cut with decorative cookie cutters for ornaments or leave in a ball and use small bits to create figures, people, animals or whatever shape you desire.  For ornaments, cut a hole on the top before baking.  Bake at 250 degrees on cookie sheet for 2 hours or until hard. When cool, paint and then spray with clear varnish to preserve. 

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