  This craft is brought to you by
Irene Hayes. This is an excellent craft for all ages especially for our preschoolers. The seeds can be used to help with both counting and
spatial skills (placing the seeds in the circle).
Irene is a generous member of our Pitter Patter community.
Irene is the mother of Erin, 8 (and 3/4 as she tells everyone) and Sean, 7. She works part
time and has been co-chair of her kids' school council the past 2 years and is president
of the P.T.O. for next year. Irene's children love to do crafts, so she has cupboards and
cupboards in the basement filled with anything and everything that you can make a craft
with.
What you need:
 Dried pumpkin seeds- White glue
- Cardboard
- Glitter
- Acrylic paints
- Paint brush
What you do:
 Glue the
pumpkin seeds in a circle on round cardboard with the points of the seeds facing out.- Then glue a second row of seeds inside the first row. Let dry.
Put glitter in the center. You can paint the seeds any color you want using acrylic
paints.
Your Ideas
From: Robin
Naeger
The pumpkin seed flower idea is simple and neat for the smaller children. you can
also use kidney or other beans for the center of the flower, spaghetti for a stem if you
like! Or if you have flax seed, a small pile of that makes a nice daisy sort of center.
Thanks for all the neat ideas! Robin
Great Gift & Fundraising Idea
Brownies in a Jar Gift
  Everyone
loves brownies. Brownies are the perfect gift and you'll love our Brownies in a Jar.
All you need is a one quart jar that you can pick up at your local craft store. Just
take the ingredients for the Double Fudge Brownie Mix and fill the jar. You can make
the jar festive by using a colorful ribbon to tie on the recipe instructions along with a
note from you. Using a small piece of material you can also cover the lid of the jar
add the ribbon and you have "wrapped" your gift!
Holiday Bean Soup Gift
 The best gifts are the ones which come
from the heart; the ones that warm the heart. Holiday Bean Soup is a wonderful homemade
gift that will be loved. This is perfect for your children's teachers, your
post person, your friends at work. It's also a great gift to make for any community
service project- for scouting groups and church groups that want to give during the
holiday season Bean Soup is an easy, simple and appreciated gift. It is
terrific as a way to raise funds for schools and other organizations.
Halloween Recipes
Dirt 'n Worms
This is a dessert the kids will love. Kids just love pretending that this yummy
blend of crushed Oreos and whipped topping is really dirt and worms !
Chocolate Bottom
Mini-Cupcakes
These are terrific for all of your ghosts and goblins. This recipe makes six
dozen treats. Use a mini-cupcake baking pan for the baking. |
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