A Can of Worms

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This really is a can of worms that I made just for a fun thing!
I used an empty vegetable can, washed and dried thoroughly. The trick is to open the can with a special can opener that opens the top or bottom from the outside edge so it can be placed back on with a little non toxic glue.
My can opener is the Good Cook brand. The cost for this opener is about eight dollars.
I designed and printed out the label and top. The label dimension is about 8.75 x 2.75 inches, the top is about 1.50 inches.
(If you decide to make one of these, measure the can you are using as these measurements would depend on what size can is.)
I stuffed a bag of gummy worms inside and thought this was a cute idea.

The pictures were taken with my older camera so they are not very clear, but you can get an idea of what it looks like.
Graphics used on this can are from GrandstandGraphics
front of can ______________©jp2008


back of can

Belly Button Brush

These little cuties are about as easy as it gets. To make them, take an ordinary pipe cleaner, cut it into 3 or 4 pieces, depending on how big you want your little brush. Fold one section over like a horse shoe shape and bring the 2 ends together and insert into a long bead or two or three different beads for the handle. You may use a tiny dot of glue on the beads to hold them together and on the end of the brush to hold it in the bead.

A poem I wrote for the label:

A Belly Button Brush just for you
To make your button look brand new
When your belly button needs a clean
Just use this little brush to give it a sheen
We all know that lint likes to hide
In all belly buttons far and wide
Whether you're man or woman, boy or girl
Place it in your button and give it a whirl!
JP©07-05-04

Weather Buddy

These are easy to make, using strands of yarn, any kind, any color.
Fold them over in the middle, add a ring or other type hanger.
Tie around the neck to form a little head, and braid them all together.
Tie around the bottom and trim. and and add the little eyes.
You now have a cute little weather buddy!

(The original idea and author of this saying is unknown to me)