Friday, February 27, 2009

Daddy Craft Box: Entry 6

So many Chicky's have been asking me about the 'cake-in-a-jar'. So of course I just have to post the directions, and baking instructions. : )

What you'll need:
(3) glass jars, with lids (Michael's has them for $1.09 a piece)
Mixing Bowl
Spoon, wisk
Pot
Cake Mix
Measuring Cup
Assorted ribbon & Material

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Make the cake like it says on the box, I used Pillsbury- Strawberry flavored cake mix, I thought it would taste extra yummy instead of a basic vanilla.
3. Make sure you wash the jar and lids.
4. Pour the batter into the jar with a measuring cup, but make sure you only fill it half way.
5. Put it into the oven with NO LIDS for 30-35 minutes.
6. While the cakes are in the oven, boil all lids.
7. As son as the timer goes off take out the cakes, and immediately put the tops on with a oven mitten.
8. In about 5 minutes you'll see that the top of the lid has sunken in, which means it is on correct, and it's sealed tight for freshness! Press on it just to make sure it does not move.
9. Let cool, then decorate!

I tried a day after I made it, and it tasted like I just baked it seconds ago.

{I just sent Jonathan's out in the mail, so hopefully he will let me know soon how it turned out}


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Saturday, February 7, 2009

Daddy Craft Box: Entry 5

Hi ya'll,

Today we will be making Alien Antennas. This has been Caleb's ultimate favorite so far. It was extremely easy for a 2 year old to put together. I had to help a little, but not too much. Basically all we did was cut colored construction paper, about 3 inches wide. Then took (2) pipe cleaners scotched taped them to the inner side of the paper, glued the paper to fit his head. (Try it on first, then mark it with a pencil). Last but not least, glue the (2) pom poms onto the pip cleaners. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes. The pom poms have a hard time staying glued to the pipe cleaners if it doesn't sit long enough.

What you'll need:
(1) piece of colored construction paper
(2) pipe cleaners
(2) pom poms
Tacky Glue
Scotch Tape

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