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Mirtha: First
off let's welcome back our favorite handyman, Red Black! What do you have
for us today Red?
Red:
Hi there Miss Mirtha. Holiday Greetings to you and yours! Well I have a
simple (like me) project and all you need is scissors, a hole punch and
some duct tape.
Mirtha:
Duct tape!!! I should have known! Oh well..go ahead.
Red:
Actually it's a project from my latest book, "2002 Uses For Duct
Tape." I had way too many to put in the first book!
Mirtha:
Hmmm..I must have missed that one. Send me a copy Red?
Red:
Will do! Here we go: Cut a strip of duct tape about 10" long. Fold it
over onto itself so the two sticky sides are touching. Then just cut out
some Christmas shapes. Pop a hole into the top with the hole punch and
insert an ornament hanger. The silver duct tape is perfect for Christmas
ornaments.
Mirtha:
Hey that doesn't sound half bad. You could even dress it up by gluing on
sequins or bows! Thanks Red! Now where's your lovely wife Rita?
Red:
Right here - your turn honey!
Rita:
Thanks dear - now go invent something- it's time for girl talk.
Red:
I'm outta here!
Mirtha: (laughing)
What a guy!
Rita:
Yep - I think I'll keep him. Hey Mirtha have I got a great Christmas
recipe for you!
Mirtha: I
can't wait! What is it?
Rita:
This is one of Red's favorites. I would like to share the recipe for
Christmas Cranberry Salad. It takes: 1 lb. finely ground cranberries, 2
cups white sugar, 1-20 oz. can crushed pineapple-drained, 1-16 oz. pkg.
miniature marshmallows, 1 cup chopped pecans (optional), 1 pint whipped
cream-beaten stiff.
Mix together the cranberries and sugar, refrigerate overnight. The next
day, combine the cranberry mixture with the pineapple, marshmallows,
pecans and whipped cream. Mix well. Pour into a 3 qt. dish, cover and
refrigerate or freeze until ready to use.
Mirtha:
Mmmmmm...I can just taste it now. Hey Rita when you're here we usually put
the fruit on my face. Now I can really eat it eh?
Rita:
Better than the egg on your face my dear. Well I better go find Red before
he gets into another scrape. Happy Holidays Mirtha!
Mirtha:
Thanks Rita. Same to you. And last but definitely not least is Debbie, her
Royal Highness the Seedqueen.she has a soapy Christmas craft for us.
Debbie:
Hi Mirtha! Yes. I have been told I am all washed up!
Mirtha:
You said it. I didn't. Ok seedy one, let's have it!
Debbie:
I really like this one a lot because it recycles those old Christmas cards
that usually just get thrown away. First you need to transform the cards
into decals. Cut down the card to a smaller size, if needed. With a sponge
applicator, evenly apply 8-10 coats of ModPodge or other decoupage glue
over the color side of the card. Let dry thoroughly between coats. A hint
for even coverage: apply each coat of glue in an opposite direction.
Soak the card in water for one hour or until paper backing can easily be
peeled off and separated from the decal. Rub or roll the paper off gently
with your fingers or paper towels, so you don't put a hole in the decal.
Let dry
completely and then glue decals to soap with the same glue. That's it!
Mirtha:
Wow Queenie - that sounds really cool, I'm going to try this one too. It
would make a great addition to a bathroom themed giftbasket. Merry
Christmas Debbie!
I would like to say thank you to all three of my special guests this
month. For Red Black I wish an unlimited supply of duct tape. For Rita
Black I wish an unlimited supply of patience to deal with Red! For Debbie,
I don't know what to wish for - I think she has everything, so I'll wish
you health and happiness and my "Mirtha's
favorite dish".
Debbie:
Some of your money would be nice.
Mirtha:
It's all hard earned money sweetie.
Debbie:
Will you ever retire?
Mirtha:
When I have had enough (money that is)! On behalf of Red, Rita and Debbie,
I would like to wish you all:
Joyeux
Noel
Mele Kalikimaka
Buon Natale
And Merry Christmas!!!
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