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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Pop-Up Halloween Spider Card
I absolutely love pop-up cards!! I'm not a fan of spiders, but I'm making an exception in this case because he is...
Vintage Halloween Nut Cup Free Printable
I love vintage stuff!! I call it a nut cup because we'd have parties with little cups of nuts. But you can put candy...
Dash Rapid Egg Cooker
An Electric Egg Cooker Is My Dream Come True!Have you discovered the perfect formula for cooking...
NATITI Jigsaw Wooden Puzzles for Adults and Kids
A Perfect Family ProjectThinking of fun, yet educational gifts to put in your children's Easter...
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Oh Uncle Harold!
Uncle Harold just wants to have fun! You've already met his sister, Aunt Ruth . . . and made that image into a Card In A Box. Now you can do the same with Uncle Harold. Click the link above to meet Aunt Ruth if you haven't already . . . and learn how to make a Card In...
What To Do With Aunt Ruth?
Aunt Ruth has always been a bit strange . . . but you have to love her. Yes, she is a lovely woman . . . and she has some interesting friends . . . and pets. The neighborhood children come around on Halloween . . . but I'm afraid the word is going to get out . . ....
3-D Paper Craft Halloween Buildings
Ray Keim of Haunted Dimensions has some creepy facades you may enjoy making this fall. There are two facades and my favorite one -- the Skoolhouse. They are all fun to make and display on your buffet table for your Halloween Party. These make great centerpieces and...
Free RavensBlight Eye Catcher
Ray O'Bannon has been busy at RavensBlight creating new papercraft toys for his visitors. One caught my eye . . . an eye catcher . . . Which is actually catching an eye on a strong . . . A fun hand-eye-coordination thing you may enjoy making for your family . . ....
It Smells Like Rain
This pre-fall overcast day is quite welcome with the smell of rain in the air. The forecast is 50% chance of rain . . . and the temperature was at 78° F. It may get a bit warmer . . . and maybe not. The pre-fall weather and the early fall weather has been a bit...
Paper Crafts
Twenty, Twenty-five, Maybe Even 30 years ago . . . I was at my favorite craft store. This was when scrapbooks were the "in thing." For me, a scrap book was not a photo album, but a book where you saved newspaper articles, ticket stubs, pressed flowers, printed...
Pop-Up Halloween Spider Card
I absolutely love pop-up cards!! I'm not a fan of spiders, but I'm making an exception in this case because he is quite adorable. My head is still spinning a bit with the mechanics of making this card. The great news is that there's a video tutorial that you can play...
Vintage Halloween Nut Cup Free Printable
I love vintage stuff!! I call it a nut cup because we'd have parties with little cups of nuts. But you can put candy in them. You can even have a little mix of stuff to put into these cups. I do like the vintage look of this Halloween Free Printable. Click the image...
Are Small Towns Creepy?
Have you noticed all the strange things that happen in small towns? It's mostly in movies and fiction. It seems a wonderful theme for a series of books or a series for cable. There have been particular sections of towns or streets that have been made famous on film...
One, Two, Boo Book Review
Halloween is fun! And should be fun for young children. This cute book will have your child counting through a haunted house. What could be more fun than that!! This is a delightful Golden Book by Kristen L. Depken and illustrated by Claudine Gevry. It's excellent for...
Can A Book Shape Your Life?
I'm not talking about self-help books . . . I'm referring to a novel. I would think many of you are remembering how the Harry Potter books by J. K. Rowling got your children interested in reading. Maybe you were one of those children. That series captured more than a...
September Is Finally Here!!!
Oh Yes!!! September!!! Fall is on the horizon . . . even though the weather is a bit warm. I like going out early wearing a sweater. It allows me to pretend that fall is here. Yes, some of the trees are turning and the leaves are falling. Nature is getting ready for...
Are You Thinking Fall?
Why on earth would I be thinking of fall when it is August and HOT HOT HOT! Yes, September is on the horizon. It is so very comfortable in the house. Perfect for reading a good book with a friend. It's just when I go outside that I realize how hot it truly is. And it...
I Got Side-Tracked
As much as I love blogging . . . I did get side-tracked with the Downton Abbey series. I can hear you say, "I watched that ages ago!" I hear you. I've never claimed to be on top of the latest and greatest trend. I guess I was in the mood for something different....
Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun Book Review
This is a great book! I love the title and subtitle. It's good to read aloud and discuss this book with your children. Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage To Be Who You Are by Maria Dismondy and illustrated by Kim Shaw. This is a heartwarming story about a...
Let’s Think Fall
With the August heat, thinking about fall is refreshing. I enjoy thinking ahead for fall decorating and I'm even open to Christmas decorating. Now is the perfect time to be looking ahead. I enjoy the different seasons of the year . . . fall being my absolute favorite....
Let’s Make Something Useful
I found these video tutorials awhile back and made up some of these bookmarks. I had a great time because they're easy!!! And addicting! You can't make just one!!! There's something kids can do . . . and with Back-to-School pushing into the forefront of our...
July Is Coming To A Close
July, 2016 has been memorable. Being an election year for those of us in the United States of America, both parties selected their candidate for President along with their Vice President. The campaigns may be heating up for the final outcome in November. But before...