by Sharon | Sep 19, 2015
I absolutely love paper crafts. Ravensblight.com has a new collection of mini haunted houses that are fast and easy to make.
The creator Ray O’Bannon has a creepy little tale about this trio of mini houses that stand about 5 inches tall. They can be tucked away nicely in any little area in the house.
I believe this would be a wonderful introduction to paper crafts for your youngsters who would love to create this little trio of mini haunted houses that have been abandoned, but remain to decay . . . they do have ghostly visitors who make themselves at home . . . I wonder . . . a mini haunted house neighborhood within your home . . . the concept gives me chills . . .
These truly get your imagination running over-time . . . No time for delay with chitchat. Here are the links:
I print them out on heavy card stock. The instructions are easy to follow and you’ll have this little collection of mini haunted houses completed and displayed in your house in no time at all. Browse the website a bit and you may like to have some micro monsters walking around this neighborhood. Something else may grab your fancy . . . 
How about Maxine? She’s a real beauty. Just click the image and you’ll be able to download this 1958 Plymouth Fury. Of course, Ray O’Bannon has a tale to tell about her . . . and you may have one or two of your own . . . there is mystery surrounding Maxine . . . and you may be able to undercover it.
And, as you browse around, you may find something else you’d love to make.
Have fun!
Please leave me a comment.
Sharon
by Sharon | Aug 16, 2015
With the onset of “Back to School” it seems fitting to present Ray Keim’s Haunted Dimensions Skoolhouse
I love these paper crafts! I’ve made several of them and created my own Haunted Display — Not just for Halloween, but all year round.
Just click the image and you’ll be taken to the PDF.
This old schoolhouse has seen better days . . . maybe it’s a good idea for it to look as though it’s falling down to keep children and adults away. Now, it seems this schoolhouse has a horrifying history . . . according to legend . . . children started disappearing . . . their remains have never been found, but it was believed that Jack the Janitor abducted the children and took them down to the basement which served as Jack’s “office” . . .
It’s these children that were murdered down in the school’s basement that are believed to haunt the old skoolhouse . . . but there are many legends . . . of many school houses throughout the United States and beyond.
I like this Skoolhouse, not because of the many legends, but because it is a place we’re all familiar with . . . school . . . and many don’t have fond memories of their school days . . . and many do . . . and many have mixed feelings . . . but all schools were a bit spooky after hours when it was empty . . . or we thought it was empty . . .
Enjoy your Skoolhouse . . . it will be a welcome addition to your haunted display this Halloween . . .
Please leave me a comment about this free printable.
Sharon, Owner of TwoCansOnAString.com
by Sharon | Aug 16, 2015
Ray Keim of Haunted Dimensions has a wonderful selection of quality paper crafts you can make for your personal Halloween display.
They take me awhile to put together, so I’m giving you plenty of time . . . you may want to make several of them. They are very well done and will be great to make and give to friends and family.
“The Blog” is a classic scifi movie made in the late 1950’s or early 1960’s set in The Colonial Theater — according to the movie, a meteorite hit the earth in 1958 and within this rock was an oozing mass that fed on the people who flocked to The Colonial for a Midnight Spook Show one hot summer evening lured by the Air Conditioning . . . back then houses didn’t have air conditioning, so this was a major attraction.
Have fun making The Colonial Theater and The Blob.
Please leave me a comment below about your thoughts about free paper crafts or this one in particular.
Click image to be taken to the PDF.
Sharon, Owner of TwoCansOnAString.com
by Sharon | Jun 22, 2015
We’re officially into the summer season. I don’t know whether to celebrate or cry . . . it’s not my favorite season because it lasts so very long . . . but I must be grateful for the seasons we do get in Southern California.
It’s been much cooler today . . . another reason for me to be grateful . . .
Little Miss Diva has become much more vocal lately . . . I’ll let her guest post on this website now, it’s a risk — I have no idea what’s on her mind . . .
I have my first birthday coming up in 7 days. I’ve been inspecting all the bags Mom brings in, but nothing interesting like toys and Diva Tr
eats. Well, there was that roast beef . . . maybe Mom will surprise me with some more of that.
I think Mom might have some packages in the car she hasn’t brought in yet. I’ve been so good lately . . . well, I do bark when Mom’s working on the computer and talking on the phone . . . but I did bark at the neighbor this morning when he was working in his yard. I’m a good watch dog. I didn’t chase the cat that ran out of the hedge. Mom’s telling me to stay away from cats with a white stripe down their back . . . she called it something else, but I’m remembering the important stuff . . . I just won’t chase cats of any color.
Wow! I have a whole 7 days to be good.
It won’t be that difficult . . . I’ll just act cute and Mom will laugh and tell me what a sweet beautiful little girl I am. Yep, I do have my Mom wrapped around my little paw. Mom and I are going to be taking some “selfies” for Yvette and Diane, Yvette was my first Mom, she took good care of me ever since I was born and Diane took my picture and put them up on her website so my new Mom would see them and fall in love with me. It worked!!!
All I can really say about my new Mom is that she loves me . . . even though she took me to the vet who is a nice lady, by the way, and I had an operation and my teeth were cleaned and I got a shot in my rump. I didn’t like that shot very much, but the vet did have some tasty treats she gave me.
Mom says I’m going to the groomer this week to get all spruced up for my birthday. I don’t know about someone strange messing with my pretty fur. I wouldn’t mind the bath and a little trim, but I don’t know what Mom has in mind or what this groomer person is going to do. It is summer . . . maybe a short cut wouldn’t be too awful, but I’ll have to see . . . and if it doesn’t look good, I’ll have to beg Mom for some clothes and a hat to wear while my pretty fur grows out . . . maybe a pair of sunglasses, too. And absolutely no pictures!!!
I’m going to go play now. I have some old toys to chew on and toss around . . . then maybe a little nap . . . this guest blogging is a lot of work.
I do thank Miss Diva for her contribution on this blog post . . . she’s all tuckered out . . .
Besides little Diva’s birthday, summer brings on the thought of the 4th of July. I do love boxes I can make up for my guests filled with goodies. I found a wonderful website called Wings of Whimsy. There was just the right free printable I was looking for . . . a vintage red, white and blue triangular box. This isn’t the finished picture of it, but these boxes are included in the free printable.
You just need to Click Here for the free template.
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by Sharon | Jun 14, 2015
Here’s a frightening pair of Monsters you can make along with the rings.
This is a good use for the old boxes you have ready for the recycle bin. I think making a game would be a better use for the cardboard. And it’s a great way to keep the kids busy when school is out.
This Monster Ring Toss Game could be a bit mild and too easy for those with great hand-eye coordination . . . but the distance does make it a definite challenge. It’s a fun game for home, either playing alone or playing with others — you could also do a right-hand vs. a left-hand toss. It would be easy to come up with variations to the game. I was wondering about adding a spring to the bottom of them, so they would be moving. A moving target is more difficult to catch than a sitting one. I’m sure you can come up with variations that would be age approriate. You don’t want it too easy . . . or too difficult.
Monster Ring Toss Assembly Instructions
Monster Ring Toss
I hope you’ll make this ring toss game, it should be a lot of fun for the kids and adults alike.
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by Sharon | Jun 9, 2015
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I absolutely love making paper chains. This 4th of July Free Printable Paper Chain is great for other patriotic holidays, too. It’s going on my fireplace mantle. It will truly dress it up.
Get the kids involved . . . your paper chain may be much longer than you ever expected. It will come together quite nicely. You’ll be able to decorate your whole patio . . . excellent for your BBQ celebration!
The thing is, you can leave it up all summer long. And even into the fall when we have Veteran’s Day. I may use it as garland for my Christmas Tree this year. It’s a simple way of showing how much you love the United States of America. It doesn’t have to be for special occasions — it can be all year round.
Have a great 4th of July!
