This year, March 11th has been designated as Johnny Appleseed day. Learn more about Johnny Appleseed at http://www.appleseed.org/johnny.html. Johnny was very important in making the apple what it is today. And there's nothing like crafting with apples.....in the kitchen.
There are more than 7,000 kinds of apples, and almost every one of them are great to craft with. Learn more about apples at http://www.dole5aday.com/encyclopedia/ap...
Apple Stamping
Slice an apple in half from top - down, instead of from side to side. Leave any seeds intact and use the half in which the stem remains. Pour a small amount of red acrylic paint into a shallow container, and dip the cut side of the apple into the paint. Make sure that the paint covers the entire surface of the apple, and press the apple onto paper. Allow the paint to dry and use your apple print paper for everything from stationary to framed artwork! If you use fabric paint, press your apple prints onto t-shirts or other articles of clothing. Follow paint instructions to make your clothing washable.
Apple Cinnamon Ornaments
1 cup applesauce
1 oz Cinnamon
1 oz Grd. cloves
1 oz Grd. nutmeg
1 oz Grd. ginger
Mix the applesauce and cinnamon together to form a stiff dough. Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness and cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
Make a small hole for a ribbon hanger with a straw near the top of each ornament. Carefully place on a rack to dry. Let air dry for several days, turning occasionally. These ornaments are sweet smelling and add a great aroma to any kitchen.
Apple-Oatmeal Scrub
2 Tbsp. Rolled Oats
1 1/2 Tbsp. Cornmeal
1 Tbsp. Honey
1/2 Medium Apple, Peeled, Cored, Cut into Chunks
Use a fork to mix the oats, cornmeal, and honey into a paste in a medium sixed bowl. In a blender or food processor, combine the paste and the apple and blend on low or pulse until the mixture is smooth. Apply the mixture generously to your face and gently scrub in a circular motion. Rinse your face with warm water and pat dry. This Scrub should be stored in a glass or plastic container in the refrigerator.
Apple Wreath
Juice of 9 lemons
2 tsp salt
8 to 10 large firm apples (Rome Reds or Ida Reds are preferred, or use any firm apple)
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