Slides for Feb 20th

Hope those of you who made it to MOPS had a great time decorating your cupcakes, eating the yummy bread (thanks Niki!) and making the first aid kits.

Here are the slides from today's meeting.

Slides for Feb 6th

Here are the announcement slides from the Feb 6th MOPS meeting.

Domino Pendants

Today's craft was a HUGE success. Here are some directions... http://www.theenchantedgallery.com/dominoes.html and here are a couple of pics of samples.

Slides for Jan 23rd

Here are the slides from this week's MOPS meeting.

Craft from Jan 9th meeting - Chili Mix in a Jar

At the last MOPS meeting we made Chili Mix in a Jar. Here's a similar recipe.

Chili Mix in a Jar

3 cups dried beans (pink, red, navy or kidney -- sorted). Put into a jar or large bag.
3 Tbsp. mild chili powder
2 Tbsp. dehydrated onions
1 Tbsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. oregano
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)

Combine spices and put into a small bag.

Include in your gift basket:
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
2 14oz. cans diced tomatoes in juice

Label: Wash beans. Put into pot with spices. Cook until done, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Meanwhile, brown 1 lb. ground beef (if desired), and drain. Add meat to the beans with the tomatoes and sauce. Simmer to blend flavors.

Corn Bread Mix

1 cup yellow corn meal
1 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar (optional)
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

Sift together all ingredients and store in a plastic bag, at room temperature.
Makes 1 package.

To use:
Pour package of mix into a bowl. Add 1 egg, 1 cup milk, and 4 Tbsp. softened shortening. Beat until smooth (about 1 minute with egg beater).
Pour batter into a greased 8x8x2 inch baking pan. Bake at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until knife inserted at the center comes out clean.

For muffins:
Fill greased muffin cups 2/3 full with batter. Bake at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

Slides for Jan 9th

Here are the slides from this week!

Christmas Ornaments

What you will need:

-Light bulbs (any kind will work, just use your imagine)

-Mod podge (any store craft section will have it)

-Mulberry Paper or Tissue paper (mulberry is better, you can get it on line or at the dollar store)

- A paint brush or sponge brush

- Hot glue gun and glue sticks

- A blow dryer

- Ribbon (Thinner works better)

- And your choice in trimming (floral, mini Christmas items, pine cones...)

- wire cutters (available just about anywhere for real cheap)

- Scissors

- a disposable plate or washable dish

What to do:

1.Start by ripping your paper into pieces (not too small or large).

2.On a small plate pour a small amount of your glue.

3.Using your brush apply a small area of glue to your light bulb. Place a piece of paper on top and smooth it in place with your brush adding more glue on top to completely smooth it into place. Then repeat this, overlapping a small bit till it's completely covered.

4, Using your blow dryer dry your bulb till it's dry or tacky enough to hold.

5. At this step I recommend you add your ribbon so you have something to hang your bulb up with. You can either use the present wrapping style or if that's too hard just tie around the top and make a loop. Or glue a loop onto the back! There are several ways to do this.

6. Decorate! Add as much or as little as you like.

*Idea: Fake greenery is a perfect filler for your decorated bulb. Spray glitter and snow are also great ways to jazz up your ornaments. The small pointy light bulbs are fun to decorate as well.

Kids with help and supervision can also have a great time doing this!