Welcome To Two Cans On A String Blog
I’ve been blogging here since July of 2014. With so much content available, I decided to mix some of the older posts with the newer ones to give you a true flavor of what this website is all about. The concept of “two cans on a string” makes me smile. I remember as a child trying that out — it wasn’t the best, but we had fun talking about the stuff that interested us at the moment. That’s what I’ve created here. I hope you enjoy it!! And . . . Thanks for stopping by!
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Vintage Car Post Card Ephemera
These old post cards would be great in a mini-album or scrapbook!!! Tim Holtz introduced me to the term "ephemera"...
RavensBlight Band
Ray O'Bannon has been busy in his toy shop coming up with yet another fun papercraft project. These fellows have bored...
Do You Play Board Games?
Hasbro Gaming Trivial Pursuit: Wizarding World Harry Potter Edition Compact Trivia Game for 2 or...
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Thrift Shop Ephemera Pack
I purchased this ephemera pack a number of years ago. I used it for scrapbooking, cards and other...
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Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Series
This is a wonderful series your 3rd to 7th grader will love! It all begins when Mr. Lemoncello, the eccentric inventor of video and board games returns to his hometown to build a library. He brings with him the most amazing puzzler of them all....
The Magic Misfits by Neil Patrick Harris
Listening to the rain . . . it is gently lulling me to sleep . . . But . . . I want to do a fun product review of the book The Magic Misfits by Neil Patrick Harris. I was drawn to the colorful cover and how I felt drawn into the image. Being a papercrafter and...
Wishtree by Katherine Applegate
I thought since the weather is what it is, this is excellent reading weather for young and old. Wishtree by Katherine Applegate is about a neighborhood Wish Tree. Neighborhood residents would write out their wishes on paper, rags, even socks and gently tie them to...
Happy New Year 2018!!
It is always amazing to me how quickly 365 days can go by . . . It is now 2018!! You may be anticipating Valentine's Day. Or maybe St. Patrick's Day. How about Easter? Maybe, you're thinking about Halloween . . . I know it isn't for a long long time . . . The thing...
Say Good-bye To 2017
There is usually excitement and celebration when ringing in the New Year and kicking the old one to the curb. Each year does have its moments to celebrate . . . but for some reason we're always looking forward to something new with hope and promise of better things....
Is it Over?
Christmas is over, but today is a day of returns and bargains! My grandmother used to get in on the white sales -- bedding usually, but there may have been table cloths, too. I think it was primarily sheets and pillow cases. Today it is electronics, clothing and...
Christmas Eve Eve
Oh yes, it has finally arrived!!! Many are traveling, many are anxiously awaiting family and friends . . . Oh yes, there will be the last minute shoppers . . . and those getting their groceries . . . and there may be a bit more tidying about the house . . . I'll be...
Settling Into Christmas
I know there are many last-minute shoppers . . . but essentially if we want merchandise delivered by Christmas, it makes sense to have that completed. This time of the year, the weather can sometimes be strange and we've had fires in California which affected delivery...
Yeti In My Spaghetti Product Review
I love board games, card games and this dexterity game similar to pick-up sticks, but much more fun!! I love games that include the young children and is fun to watch as well as play. This game teaches sportsmanship. It is obvious that when a player dumps the Yeti...
Kindle 6″ E-Reader Essentials Bundle
Do you have a Kindle? If not, its time to did . . . and you might as well get one for the whole family. This is definitely a gift that keeps on giving. I love mine and have explored more books than I initially thought I would. It's great for kids, too. It's never too...
LEGO Boost Creative ToolBox 17101 Building and Coding Kit
I love robots! LEGO did a wonderful job with this building and coding kit. You will need a tablet for the coding to bring your creations to life. He's a video to show how to build this guy: Do you believe it? And this is just one of the 5 you can make . . . that's...
Tim Holtz Stamp Platform By Tonic Studios
I've needed a stamp platform for quite some time. Tim Holtz introduced his quite some time ago, but I didn't purchase it right away. I wanted to see how it worked out . . . and if I really needed one. The stamp platform is excellent. Watch this video: What do you...
Things Going Bump In The Morning
I just finished writing a ghost story on my website OldHauntedStuff.com when I jumped out of my skin when I heard a loud "bump" . . . It is interesting how I get involved with what I'm writing -- in this case it was writing about an experience that happened quite...
Halloween Is In The Air
October is scooting by quickly. We had some cooler temperatures . . . and then it got warm again . . . Anticipating cooler temperatures again. There is something about autumn and getting ready for Halloween. I found this image and just had to use it. It is a bit...
Take Advantage of Great Deals
I'm always torn at this time of year whether to focus upon Halloween or think ahead to purchasing Christmas gifts. Well, it's worthwhile to follow-up on any "great deals." It is essential that we check out sales throughout the year. We should not get hung up on the...
Halloween Charades
Anton Publications Halloween Charades -- the perfect Halloween Party Game This original charades game has characters from your favorite Halloween Horror Movies and Halloween TV Shows. This Halloween themed charades game is great for the whole family. It's not too...
Do You Like Open-Ended Movies?
When I invest my time in watching a movie I like to have it come to a conclusion. Too often I've been watching movies on Amazon Prime and I have been left hanging. I do find it a bit frustrating to get involved with the characters and the story, then left wondering ....
Autumn Is In The Air
This morning was a bit chilly with the temperature reaching 80° F later today. There are only a few days remaining of summer. We're passing into another season and getting closer to some major holidays -- Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Then the New Year. It...