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The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday April 16, 2003 - D3 EASTER I G C - m m i T Decoupage gives a new spin to egg colouring Decoupage is one o f many centuries-old crafts that have experienced a resurgence in the past several years. What once consisted of Victorian roses on a grandmother's jewelry keep sake box has spread to images of all shapes and sizes adorn ing everything from wood blocks to delicate eggs. One o f the greatest draws to the craft is the range o f cre ative possibilities. There are loads of images to choose from. Scour flea markets and garage sales for those special finds that with a little adornment could turn into a beautiful treasure. Just in time for Easter egg colouring, give a new spin to the tradition by creating unique decoupage eggs that will last far longer than the chocolate bunnies. M a te ria ls: HaltonSearch.CKiri . .. j u s t 'O s 'c l L c J c - a w z i y ! S p rin g fe s t April 19,h -20,h fipringfest Children's Farm Parking Lot C, 12:00 - 4 :0 0 p.m. Enjoy a photography workshop, wagon rides, spring fa rm babies, games, flo w e rs w orkshop and more fa m ily a ctivities! 1:00 p.m . S pring hike Kids Eggs Fork Skillet Chives Toast Basin of water Cellulose sponge Acrylic-based polyurethane Straight pin Mixing bowl Butter Scissors Spatula Images PVA adhesive Artist's brush Spoons PA RKS Bronte Creek D EC O U PA G E EG G S add a twist to Easter egg colouring activities that the w hole fam ily will enjoy. 1. Get the kids in the room. 2. With a straight pin, poke small holes into both ends of each egg. Gently blow out the whites and yolks into a mixing bowl. 3. Beat whites and yolks with fork until well blended. Over low heat, melt enough butter to cover the bottom o f a skillet. Pour in beaten eggs and stir with the fork. With clean decoupage scissors, snip chives into the eggs. Stirs slowly, until eggs are set and not runny. 4. Using a spatula, serve immediately on slices o f toast. 5. Now, fortified in your efforts to re-create the eggs of the czars, lay out the images. They should be small and shaped as appropriate for conforming to the curve of an egg. The small er the image the easier it will be to attach. You will apply images directly to the white eggshells -- there is no need to paint the eggs. The natural eggshell-white background is already perfect. Soak the images in water. Because of the small, curved surface to which it will be glued, the paper must be completely relaxed or it will curl at the ends. 6. With your fingertips, spread a small amount of PVA adhesive firmly (but not too firmly) into place. Remove excess glue with a water-dampened sponge. 7. When egg is dry, use an artist's brush to finish with two coats o f acrylic-based polyurethane and allow each coat to dry thoroughly. Apply the polyurethane to one side at a time, resting the dry side on a spoon. ~ H alton L inen O utlet ~ Thank you fo r voting us #1 / cted (' a/cviU e j jtir n n J h c /i Add a spicy twist to Easter meals Jalapeno honey-glazed ham 1. 8 to 10 pound bone less smoked ham. cooked 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup bourbon 1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh jalapeiio pep per, or to taste 2 teaspoons dry mus tard 1 teaspoon ground cloves 8 to 15 whole cloves Heat the ham according to the package directions. Remove the ham from the oven 30 minutes before it is done. Score the outside of the ham with a sharp knife in a diamond pattern 1/4 inch deep and about 1 inch apart. Combine the honey, brown sugar, bourbon, jalapefio pep per. dry mustard and ground cloves. Mix well and brush over the outside of the ham. Stick a whole clove in the center of each diamond. Continue baking the ham for 30 minutes, basting frequent ly. 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