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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Free RavensBlight Eye Catcher
Ray O'Bannon has been busy at RavensBlight creating new papercraft toys for his visitors. One caught my eye . . . an...
Paper Crafts
Twenty, Twenty-five, Maybe Even 30 years ago . . . I was at my favorite craft store. This was when scrapbooks were...
Thinking About “Clue”
Retro Series Clue 1986 Edition Board GameWhen I was a kid, summertime meant getting all the...
Hawaiiian Shaved Ice Snow Cone Machine
Perfect for Easter Entertaining, Pool Parties And Summer Family Fun! On a warm spring and summer...
Latest Blog Posts
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Smoothies That Taste Like Candy
Is it possible for a healthy smoothie to taste like your favorite candy? Smoothies are popular . . . healthy . . . and sometimes not all that delicious . . . The whole idea of having a healthy smoothie is to drink it . . . so it has to taste good . . . otherwise it's...
When Someone Echoes Your Thoughts
Have you ever thought of something about yourself and then someone else says something similar to what you thought, but in reference to themselves? Yesterday I was talking with a couple of my internet marketing friends. Out of the blue he made a reference regarding...
Sizzix Bigz Village Dwelling Die by Tim Holtz
I'm a big fan of Tim Holtz and Sizzix's Big Shot. Tim Holtz was the inspiration behind the electric version Vagabond. It looks like a suitcase and you can add travel labels to it. This is an excellent die cutting machine for those who do a lot of die cutting and those...
Halloween Countdown Sign
Here's a great sign you can make and prop up in your yard. There are always fun projects to do for Halloween. This one isn't creepy . . . I guess you could make it creepy . . . Add some skeleton bones . . . maybe one of those ugly severed head masks . . . I remember a...
Yummy Witch Puddles Recipe
That witch in the Wizard of Oz never could get a break . . . now you'll have a delicious treat in her melted honor. Halloween is fun . . . and the food can be, too. Witch Puddles doesn't sound all that appealing . . . but with Oreo Cookies and Hershey Kisses . . ....
What’s All The Buzz About Tablets?
It's just been a handful of years ago that I went from desk top to tap top . . . Now, tablets!!! I do have a Kindle!!! When it comes to all the greatest and latest . . . I'm way behind. Yet, I do have an open mind about all this . . . and tablets do have their place...
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" which is basically items that last for a short period of time. That could be said for post cards and flowers . . . maybe even photographs and paper...
RavensBlight Band
Ray O'Bannon has been busy in his toy shop coming up with yet another fun papercraft project. These fellows have bored themselves to death at the cemetery and decided to form a band. The thing is, each one has their own favorite style of music . . . But they do look...
Cute Halloween Box Printables
Halloween is always a fun time to make up favor boxes filled with sweet treats. I'm always looking for some fun treat boxes to print out, cut out, assemble and fill will goodies. These are great for parties and for your kids to give to friends and classmates. I like...
Halloween Books For Kids
I was wondering what Halloween books are available for kids. I remember a few good ones . . . but it's always good to expand your Halloween book library. Speaking of libraries . . . I believe I remember one about a boy who was locked in a library and all sorts of...
Urban Legend: Halloween Is Second U.S. Holiday In Retail Sales
The largest U.S. Holiday in retail sales is, of course, Christmas. Is Halloween second? When you think about it . . . decorations, costumes, candy, parties . . . The whole concept of Halloween has grown in popularity over the years. There are elaborate face painting...
Witch Shoe Party Favor
Witches, ghosts, goblins, ghouls . . . Pumpkins, skeletons, spiders and spider webs . . . Mummies and monsters . . . Super Heroes and cartoon characters . . . Pirates and Princesses . . . And so very many more "things" that go bump in the night on All Hallows Eve . ....
Halloween DVDs
I don't do many product reviews here, but it's October and I'm feeling like getting into the DVDs. There are always the classics . . . I like to keep my collection family friendly . . . and I'm in my second childhood. This double feature set of Halloweentown and...
J. K. Rowling Fans
For many J. K. Rowling fans, it was a sad day after the release of the last Harry Potter book . . . Then there was a high point with the release of the movie . . . Another with the release of the DVD . . . There were other books published, but none as popular and...
Alaska Moose
The moose population in Alaska is doing quite well. Since my brother moved to Alaska I get regular weather and moose updates. It seems my brother's house is a favorite place for the moose to come and graze. His neighbor took some pictures last month and shared them...
Do You Believe In Time Travel?
I'm at the point where I believe just about anything is possible. Have you heard about The Butterfly Effect? I think this may go along with time travel . . . but, then, it may be applied to other things as well. Basically, it's about making one little change . . . and...
Free Halloween Printables
A-Manda is giving away a whole collection of Halloween Printables!!! There are cupcake wrappers, candy wrappers, juice box wrappers, gift boxes and so very much more. This is truly a whole party ready to happen! Just click the picture to the right and you'll be taken...
What’s Brewing?
Halloween Is Such A Fun Time Of Year! The imagination can truly run wild when you find a nice picture of a witch and a boiling cauldron. The book could be a normal recipe book . . . not some book of spells to bewitch the neighborhood . . . They could be making a nice...