Senin, 31 Desember 2012

Arts And Crafts Ideas Using The Fruits Of Your Garden

By Daniel Turbin


If you are blessed enough to have fruit trees in your garden, why not utilize the produce in the arts and crafts ideas. If you don't have a garden, you can still try these projects with fruit obtained in your nearby store.

Everyone knows what a toffee apple looks like and children like them at Halloween. They are easy to make at home and are possibly more attractive than those bought at the store. Mix some sugar, butter, water and a bit of vinegar in a pot and heat to 290F. Buy some lolly sticks and put one through the core of each apple. Dip the apple in the mixture and allow to set. They will quickly go hard.

If you like apples but don't like to cover them in toffee you may use them as candle stands to decorate the table for a summer barbeque. Create a hole in the top of the apple and insert a small candle. Place a few of these apples into a dish half-filled with water. Add some petals and leaves for a wonderful decoration. As the sun sets, light the candles to make a wonderful atmosphere. The kids may eat the apples the next day or utilize them in other arts and crafts ideas.

If you get a sweet tooth, dry a few fruit pieces in a warm oven. You can choose apples, mangos, apricots or oranges. When the fruit has dried, dip in melted chocolate for an excellent treat.

If you don't want to add on the pounds but still want to use your produce why not make it into potpourri and use it to keep your linens fresh. Most fruits may be dried in an oven with a low heat. Citrus fruits work quite well as they release a pleasant fragrance. There are so many arts and crafts ideas to utilize, you will never throw away your garden produce again




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