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How to make a Santa doll

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This is way beyond my skill level! Materials: aluminum foil flesh-tone polymer clay glass eyes floral wire 2, 3-inch long dowels with holes drilled on each end serrated needle nose pliers sculpting tools oven glue gun white glue eyelashes pastels and water base oil paints Grumtine solvent paintbrushes 8-gauge copper wire, 3 pieces (22-1/2", 17-1/2", 12") pliers wire crimping tool electrical splice caps drilled stained round wood base natural colored canvas weight fabric scissors sewing machine stuffing pellets and polyester stuffing 12-1/2" - 1/2" dowel with a hole drilled in one end batting flesh colored nylon fabric upholstery thread needle fabric for gown, robe and hat thread to match fabrics trim for robe fabric glue wool metal dog comb old scissors fur tassel greenery and small artificial fruit and leaves miniature pinecones Figure A Steps: 1. Create a foil ball for the head. Cover the ball with polymer clay and s...

Freekeh with Brussels Sprouts, Apple, Dried Cranberries, Honey & Pomegranate

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Freekeh with Brussels Sprouts, Apple, Dried Cranberries, Honey & Pomegranate  This is a great recipe. The article starts like this: When Freekehlicious approached me about a professional collaboration featuring this ancient grain, Freekeh,  I said yes without a shred of hesitation. What better way to celebrate this ancient grain with fall/winter seasonal ingredients on this momentous occasion, Thanksgivukkah ! This hybrid of Chanukah and Thanksgiving holiday comes around only once in a lifetime. This year the first day of Chanukah falls on Thursday, November 28, 2013, Thanksgiving. Next time these two holidays will collide will be in 77,798 years.