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Light Saber Pretzel Rods

1/17/2023

 
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Ingredients:
Pretzel rods
Wax Paper
Piping Bags
White candy melts
Green candy melts
Blue candy melts
Red candy melts
Black candy melts
Mini M&M candies
Assorted star sprinkles, if desired



 
HOW TO MAKE THESE STAR WARS PARTY FOOD LIGHT SABRES1. Melt the candy coating according to package directions giving special care not to overheat the candy.
If the candy coating is overheated, it will be too thick. You can add 2 teaspoons of vegetable shortening or coconut oil to help thin the candy but do not add any other type of liquid as the candy will seize and harden.
 
2.Pour candy coating over two-thirds of the pretzel rod and shake gently to remove excess.
If applying sprinkles, do so immediately rotating the pretzel rods to coat all sides.Larger sprinkles work best if placed individually. Place pretzel rod on waxed paper or cooling rack. (Cook’s notes: Waxed paper makes for easier release.) If creating the lightsabers, allow initial candy coating to set completely.
 
3. Then, transfer melted black candy to a piping bag or freezer bag with the corner snipped. Drizzle over the end where the candy meets the pretzel. Before the pretzel sets, gently pick it up and move to clean wax paper.
 
4.Press two mini M&Ms into the black candy melts.
 
5.Let pretzel rods dry completely before packaging or serving.
 
6.Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Placing in the refrigerator may cause the pretzel to soften.
 

HOw to Draw

1/17/2023

 
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​How to Draw Baby Yoda
Materials:
pencil, paper, materials to color with( optional), device that connects to the internet
 
To watch the videos of how to draw: https://youtu.be/a1NT7aWr_ow
 
 
How to Draw Darth Vader
Materials:
pencil, paper, materials to color with( optional), device that connects to the internet
 
To watch the videos of how to draw: https://youtu.be/h3aV0dyHHn4
 
 
How to Draw BB-8
Materials:
pencil, paper, materials to color with( optional), device that connects to the internet
 
To watch the videos of how to draw: https://youtu.be/LUZyWszwsfs


Star Wars Storm Trooper helmet

1/17/2023

 
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Materials:
1 yard white plastic lacing
1 lanyard hook or keyring
29 white pony beads
13 black pony beads
2 silver pony beads                                                  Scissors

Special Instructions:
Picture instruction s are located on the back

 Fold the lacing in half. Loop the lacing around the keychain. Pull tight. Start stringing beads.
 
Row 1—3 white beads
Row 2—4 white beads
Row 3—2 black beads, 1 white bead, 2 black beads
Row 4— 1 white bead, 2 black beads, 1 white bead, 2 black beads, 1 white beads
Row 5—  1 white bead on each string, Just slide one on each side and leave them
Row 6— 6 white beads
Row 7— 6 white beads
Row 8—1 silver bead,1 white bead, 2 black beads, 1 white bead, 1 silver bead
Row 9— 1 white bead, 3 black beads, 1 white bead
Tie a double knot


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Homemade Rock Candy

1/17/2023

 
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Ingredients: Wooden lollipop sticks, Popsicle sticks,
Clothes pins, Wide mouth, quart mason jars, 1 cup water, plus extra for seeding the sticks, 3 cups sugar, plus extra for seeding the sticks, Food coloring (we used gel for deeper colors), Flavor extract, if desired 


Instructions
1. Dip wooden sticks into water and then roll in sugar. Be sure to only add sugar where you want the candy to grow on the stick. This step allows the stick to “seed” the sugar crystals. Place on a flat surface to dry.
2. Add sugar and water into a large pot. Our pot was a 5-quart stainless steel Dutch oven.
3. Stir the sugar water constantly, bringing to a boil over medium heat. Add food coloring of choice and  flavor, if desired. Stir well and remove from heat immediately.
4. Allow for the solution to rest for 20 minutes.
5. Pour the solution into a mason jar.
6. Place a popsicle stick over the mouth of the jar.
7. Submerge the seeded part of your wooden lollipop stick into the mason jar, leaving at least 1 inch between the bottom of the stick and the bottom of the jar.
8. Clamp a clothespin on to the wooden lollipop stick and place it into the sugar solution with the seeded side down.
9. Ensure the jar is placed in a clean location where it can stay undisturbed for 5 days.
10. If you want to check the growth on the sugar crystals, use a flashlight to shine through the jars. If you notice that crystals are growing on the sides of the jar, it may be because the jar was not thoroughly cleaned before the process.
11. If you notice a thick sugar layer growing over the top of the solution, this is okay. It is to be expected during the process and should be left undisturbed until the candy is ready to be removed.
12. When the candy is ready to be removed (ie.: the 5th day), use a spoon to crack the sugar crust and pull it away from the stick.
13. Carefully lift the candy from the mason jar and transfer to a clean, empty jar to dry.
14. It is possible that the candy has attached itself to the sides of the jar. Use a knife to gently chip away at the sides if this is the case.
15. If the candy is attached to the bottom, chances are high that you will not be able to remove the candy from the jar.
 
Notes:
For every four sticks of candy, we had one complete failure and one misshapen candy.
We prefer using wide mouth and deep jars (about quart-size). It makes the candy-making process a lot easier.

Beware of jars with thin glass - they may crack when the hot sugar solution is added due to the sudden temperature change. If you’re using jars that have thin glass, we recommend heating the jars first by placing them under hot running water.

For each color, use 1 cup of water and 3 cups of sugar - these measurements allow for enough solution to cover each
stick completely.

Be sure to wash your pot thoroughly between batches. If there is any leftover sugar from a previous batch, it will change your
new sugar solution.

Avoid using paper lollipop sticks as they can swell and mold. We used rock candy sticks from Amazon.

Ensure that your mason jars are perfectly clean with smooth inner walls because sugar crystals will cling on to anything.


Flavorings and extracts with color will change the color of the final product. If you want consistency in your colors, then we recommend only using clear extracts.
Allow the crystals to grow undisturbed. Even cracking the crystals on top of the solution can change the final rock candy. Once you place the sticks in the solution, do not remove them until you are sure you are done
 


jelly bean rainbow

1/17/2023

 
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​Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAaNPIc8Ne8

Supplies: Jelly Beans , cup of water, plate

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the jelly beans around the center of the plate.
2. Pour water until the bottom of the plate is covered with water
3. Watch as the colors start to spread and cover the inside of the plate.


the floating M

1/6/2023

 
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​Video Link
​:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWR8oCZ1rN8
 
Supplies: M&Ms, cup/ bowl, water
 
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Fill a cup or bowl half full of water
2. Place some M&Ms into the cup/bowl of water
3. Wait until the M&Ms start to dissolve and then watch the Ms start to float.


Edible Peeps Playdough

1/6/2023

 
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Video Link:
https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/51416/candy-play-dough/

Supplies
3 Peeps – one color works best
1 Tablespoon of Coconut Oil  3 Tablespoons of Powdered Sugar (and some more for dusting)
Microwave,  Bowl, Metal Spoon or stick for stirring
INSTRUCTIONS1. Place the Peeps and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 10 second intervals until the candy Peeps "grow" with heat.

2. Add powdered sugar and stir until it starts pulling away from the bowl's edge.
Dust hands with powdered sugar and knead out any more lumps.
Note: Add powdered sugar if the dough is too sticky. Add more oil if it starts to crack.
How to Store Peeps Playdough
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You can play with the marshmallow play dough as normal play dough, but it does not store well. Will harden great for carving and cutting but not as playdough.


Infinity Stone Keychain or Necklace

4/7/2022

 
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Link: https://asthebunnyhops.com/infinity-stone-necklace/
 
Supplies:
Key ring, Head Pins, 6 stones—1 of each (orange, green, dark red, red, yellow, blue)
 
Instructions
1. Put the beads onto the head pin. They can be in any order you would like.
2. Use pliers to bend the head pin at the top of the crystals. Use wire snips to trim off any extra length on the head pin.
3. Use the pliers to create a loop at the top of the head pin. Slide it on to the keychain  or if you have a chain , you can make it into a necklace.


Easy DIY TEsseract

4/7/2022

 
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Video Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78unLW8WkAY
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Supplies: Cardstock, tissue paper, magnet strips, glue, blue light, tape, watch battery, and scissors
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Instructions
1. Cut out 7 squares out of the cardstock and then cut out the center of each of the squares.
2. Cut magnets and glue onto 2 of the squares.  You will only need one right away and the other will be at the end.
3. Glue one an edge of the magnetic squares with an edge of another square. Repeat this process to until you have a square built.  Make sure to keep the magnetic side on the outside.
4. Then glue a square to the bottom of the cube.You will end up with a 6-sided cube with the magnets on the outside
5. Make sure to leave the magnetic side open. You will take a piece of white tissue paper that is wider then the cube glue one edge down to a square and then wrap it around tightly, but not tight enough that it will rip. Once wrapped around glue the end piece to the beginning piece. Cut off the excess on the sides.
6. You will cut a square piece of tissue paper and glue to the opening that is NOT magnetic and then trim off the excess.
7. Cover the last remaining magnetic square with the white tissue paper and cut off excess.
8. For the inside crinkle some white tissue paper. Then flatten the tissue paper out to put in the blue light and wrap it up.
9. Tape your light bulb onto the battery. the light into it. You will have to test to sePlace it into the open side of the cube.                                                                                  
10. Then place the magnetic top on top of it.


DIY Phone Amplifier and Stand

4/7/2022

 
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Supplies:
Toilet paper roll/ a paper towel roll cut down to size
2 paper or plastic cups, Scissors, Knife
 
Source:
​https://www.muminthemadhouse.com/diy-phone-amplifier-and-stand/
 
Instructions
1. Take your phone and trace around the bottom on the toilet roll.  If you have a larger phone or want to do this for a tablet then you could use a kitchen roll tube.  Cut out the slot.  We found it easier to make the initial cut with the craft knife before using scissors.
2. Trace end of the toilet roll on the lower side of each cup. Again we found it easier to make the initial cuts with the craft knife before using a small pair of scissors.  Do the same with the other cup.
3. Decorate how you would like
4. Once you have decorated your tube and cups, slot your tube into the cups and et voila!
 

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