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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Curvy Keepsake Gift Box — Free Printable
These gift boxes seemed to have been popular a couple of years ago. It may be time to bring them back! I do seem to...
Free Printable Tags
I love tags for mini albums and for gifts. These are great for you to add your own images for various seasons and...
Leather Bound Journal – Handmade Antique Deckle Edge Paper
This Journal Is Fantastic!!This would make an excellent gift for men or women . . . I love the...
Easy To Bake Vegetarian Tacos
Recipes Are Meant To Be AdaptedEasy To Bake Vegetarian Tacos can be made in about 30 minutes --...
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What’s Your Favorite Holiday?
We all seem to have a favorite holiday or holiday season. The most popular are Halloween and Christmas in that order. I do have a website of haunted stuff with ghost stories. I love them, as many do. I also have one of Christmas. Then, there's this one that allows me...
Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe
Spring must be the season for egg salad sandwiches -- at least at my house. I'm sure they're popular throughout the year. There is something about these sandwiches that definitely hit the spot on a beautiful spring day. This recipe may be the reason why I'm thrilled...
Best Thoughts
Too Often Our Thoughts Aren't For Our Benefit I've had days when I'd rather stay home than run errands. I was sitting and thinking about all the things I needed to do. Then, I suddenly got up, walked out the door, into my car and drove off. It seemed as though my...
Haunted Neighborhood Paper Craft
Wouldn't it be lovely to create easy 3-D Haunted Houses? These would look lovely on a mantle or in a bookcase . . . with those battery operated tea lights to shine through the windows . . . yes, you will have to cut out the windows . . . Ray O'Bannon has a nice...
Looking At The 1920’s
What? It's about technique . . . paying attention to detail. The image at the right is all about layering. It's the folding and the 3-D effect that makes the image pop out. I do study a lot of "how to" videos in the realm of paper crafts. There is a steady flow of...
Learning From YouTube Videos
I've learned quite a lot about paper crafting from various YouTube videos. Several years ago I started seriously getting into paper crafts. I wasn't thinking in terms of scrapbooks, but in making boxes for hostess gifts and also making my own 3-D houses for...
Intense French Hot Chocolate Recipe
With warmer weather, hot chocolate may not be on your agenda right now . . . But . . . a cool spring or summer night . . . Or having friends over . . . this may just hit the spot! French Hot Chocolate Recipe Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 2...
I’ve Been Thinking
While writing a post on my website, ChristmasGoRound.com, I started thinking about things . . . things that mysteriously move around the house . . . The website mentioned is my Christmas website, obviously. I was discussing how older children can get in on the fun of...
Spring Cottage
This is a delightful image for a card or to make a 3-D house. It all begins with the concept. Then you can use clip art or stamps you colored or make 3-D flowers . . . You can find plenty of templates and free printables for whatever project you decide to create....
Paper Craft Coffins
These Free Printables are easy to make, fill with goodies and give away. What I really like about these, besides being free, is they come occupied with a great skeleton. Fun, right? You can decorate them however you wish . . . adding embellishments of various textures...
Free Vintage Recipe Cards
I love old stuff . . . and things that remind me of my childhood. I remember my grandmother clipping recipes out of newspapers and magazines. She would sit at her kitchen table for hours organizing her recipes and writing them out on cards. She could make a whole...
In Between Holidays
What is one to do when we're in between holidays? Prepare for the next one . . . or look ahead . . . or combine two classics . . . Yes, think Halloween . . . and Christmas . . . Two holidays when people do go a bit crazy with decorating. I have just the thing for you...
Cold And Wet Outside
I'm sitting on my patio, drinking a hot cup of coffee. It could be considered gloomy, but I'm feeling good. We need the rain and I was enjoying hearing it. I do find it relaxing. I am a bit cold, so I'll move inside. It's interesting how a previous post can fill one's...
Cloudy And A Chance Of Rain
This is an opportunity to get into crafts. Rainy days seem to be creative days for me. An opportunity to write or make something. I am completely captivated by this. It works for all seasons and holidays. You just need the basic structure and then allow your...
Spring Brings Happiness
It's all a matter of perspective. I find it refreshing to sit back and observe . . . nature, people, pets . . . just watch and learn. At times it is difficult to sit quietly. I sometimes feel I need to be doing something . . . or at least thinking about something . ....
Beautiful Spring Day
Life is truly precious. And beautiful days are days to celebrate. I love being outdoors with my precious Yorkshire Terrier Diva. There is something about being outside, enjoying the flowers, blossoming trees and my vegetable garden. It is important to dig in the dirt...
Garden Goblin
Oh Goodness!! A Garden Goblin!! I don't know whether to be alarmed or delighted . . . It's spring . . . and with spring comes some surprises in your garden. I know my California live oak tree is blooming!! I have that fluff all over the yard, porch and sidewalk. I...
Brother Scan N Cut CM100DM
Brother ScanNCut CM100DM Home and Hobby Cutting Machine with a Built-in Scanner I've been hearing about this cutting machine for awhile from crafters. At first I wasn't understanding the significance of it . . . plus the price knocked me off my chair. Yes, it is a bit...