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How to make stuffed Animal Toy Sock Monkey Sewing Pattern
How to make stuffed Animal Toy Sock Monkey Sewing Pattern
Materials:One pair of Red Heel Socks Stuffing - cut up old nylon stockings, cotton batting, kapok, shredded foam rubber or polyester fiber.
Red knitting yarn.
INSTRUCTIONS:
TURN THE SOCKS INSIDE OUT
Sew a seam (A) 1/2 inch on both sides of the center of sock starting three inches from the white heel and across the end of the top. Cut the sock between the seams and to within 1-1/2 inches of white heel. This leaves an opening in the crotch.
Then turn the sock so the seams are on the inside and use the crotch opening to stuff the head, body and legs.
ARMS:
Cut the upper part of the sock into two pieces. Seam, rounding the ends and stuff the arms.
MOUTH:
Cut the heel from the sock, leaving a brown edge around the white. Fasten on lower part of the face, whip-stitching around the bottom; stuff and finish sewing around the top. The mouth can be improved by a running stitch of either black or white across the middle of the lips.
TAIL:
Cut a one inch strip, taper to end of cuff on length of front of sock. Seam and stuff.
EARS:
Cut the ears from the remaining brown part of the sole of the sock.
EYES:
Sew on moving eyes, buttons, felt, or embroider with black thread. (For very small children embroider the eyes.)
CAP: (Optional)
Cut off toe of another sock, leaving 1/2 inch of brown to roll for a brim. Sometimes a fez is used for a cap.
Happy Crafting!
Photo Ornament
Photo Ornament
Supplies:- Photos
- Red and Green card stock
- hole punch
- ornament hooks
- red ribbon
- small silver foil muffin or petit fours cups
This year I made simple photo ornaments for christmas. I took a close up photo of santa and cut out his face in a circle (approx. 3").
Then I used the computer to make a series of circles (about 6 to a page) slightly larger in diameter than the photo circle. I copied these onto green card stock and cut them out. Then I made another circle, slightly larger than the green one, and put a small rectangle above it, to be an ornament shape. I erased the bottom of the rectangle so I had a continuous ornament-shaped outline. In the ornament shape I printed "Happy Holidays" and then copied the whole thing as many times as I could fit on a page. Then I copied that onto red card stock and cut out. Then glued the photo to the green circle, and then that was glued onto the red ornament shape so the writing was on the back. Then punched a hole in the top rectangle, hooked on an ornament hanger, slipped a very small silver bells over the hook and top of the ornament, and tied a red ribbon bow above the bells. Now you have a photo ornament.
Cake decorating
Cake decorating
In this section you can learn how to bake and decorate the cake. Icing methods and tricks.How to Make a Christmas Yule Cake
Ingredients:
- parchment-lined pan
- 6 eggs, separated
- 150 g (5 oz) caster sugar
- 50 g (2 oz) cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp orange Zest
- 1 tsp lemon Zest
- 125 g (4½ oz) self rising flour
Put the egg whites into a large grease less bowl and whisk to soft peaks. While still beating add 50g (2tbsp) of the caster sugar tablespoon by tablespoon and whisk it until the egg whites are white and fluffy. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the orange and lemon zest and remaining sugar until combined. Sift over the flour-cocoa mixer into the yolk mixture and fold it in gently. Put a spoonful of egg white into the yolk mixture and stir it in gently. Then add the remaining white little by little- fold very gently, so you don't lose any air. Pour and spoon the mixture into the lined tin and, when the oven is heated, bake in for 20 minutes.
- prepare a large clean tea towel by spreading it on a flat surface and sprinkling it with powdered sugar.
- Turn hot cake out onto tea towel and pull off the parchment paper gently.
- Roll the towel up loosely and allow the cake to cool in this rolled position for yule log shape.
- When cool, unroll and fill with butter cream filling
- 1 tsp meringue powder
- 200 g (7 oz)icing sugar, sifted
- 165 g (1 ½ sticks) butter, at room temperature
- 125 g (4½ oz) dark chocolate melted in a bowl suspended over a pan of simmering water
- Juice of one orange
Then add the chocolate and the orange juice and whisk again until creamy .
Unroll the cake and spread a thin layer of the icing onto the cake and, roll it up again to make a log shape.
Cut one edge of the log straight to give a clean cut. Then on the other side, cut the edge into an angle, placing this piece onto the top of the log to create a stump.
With a palette knife, spread the rest of the cream all over the log and smooth it. With a fork, make a soft trace in the cream. Then cut off one end and arrange it as a branch. Cover the log with icing, give a wood mark with the end of a knife for a log effect.
Finally, decorate with sugar pine cones, mint leaves, fresh cranberries, icing sugar and Christmas sugar craft figures!
Wedding Day Emergency Kit
Tips from a wedding coordinator: What to
include in a day-of emergency kit
Wedding
Day Emergency Kit
Hand Lotion, Wet Wipes
Curling Iron, Hot Rollers
Tissues
Hairdryer
Cotton Balls, Cotton Swabs
Brush, Comb
Makeup
Hairspray, Hair Gel
Makeup Remover
Bobby Pins, Hair Elastics, Barrettes
Nail Polish in Shade Worn
Headband or Clips for Pulling Hair Back
While Applying Makeup
Nail Polish Remover
Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Floss
Nail File
Mouthwash
Tweezers
Baby Powder
Small Grooming Scissors
Deodorant
Small Hand Towel
Perfume
Lint Brush
"Throw away" Garter
Safety pins and a sewing kit with thread
the color of bride's and attendants' dresses
Clear Nail Polish for runs in pantyhose
Masking Tape or Sewing Tape (for
last-minute ripped hems)
Extra Earring Backs
Small Scissors (for thread)
Extra Buttons
Club Soda or other stain removal solutions
Flat Shoes for the reception
Iron
Extra Pantyhose
Antacid (An antacid is a medication taken
to reduce stomach acidity )
Bandages
Antihistamine, Cold Remedy, Any
Prescription Medications
Upset Stomach Remedy
Aspirin, Pain Relievers
Feminine Hygiene Products (Tampons, Panty
Liners, Etc.)
Extra Copies of Directions to Reception
Small Flashlight
Breathe Mints
Folding Utility Knife
Cell Phone and Home Phone Numbers
Duct Tape
Contact Information for All Vendors
Snacks
Cooler with Juice, Sodas, and Bottled Water
Extra Champagne, Glasses
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