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Show Lokesida Review, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1$81 FvflR . A v vi s.y.s Shares Instructions if, -' 'Handy' Mom Homemade Cradle, &&, ' gjjfgga , . , . SfeVlV ; I GIFTS wrapped in original designs adorn home of Emma Russell of Roy. Novel Approach t 'Expert7 Shares Ideas For Wrapping Yule Gifts By EMILEE DOWELL Review Correspondent A package can be ROY wrapped with anything. So says Mrs. Emma Russell. And to prove her point she has wrapped gifts in funny papers, material and advertisment flyers that come in the newspapers and mail. Mrs. Russell, a long time resident of Roy, feels a gift should be wrapped to reflect the personality of the person who is getting it. So a young granddaughter of hers who loves horses will get a gift wrapped in beige paper covered with cowboy boots. Mrs. Russell says you shouldnt be afraid to get away from the red and green color scheme that is traditionasl for Christmas. A very striking and attractive package can be made with black and white and Mrs. Russell likes brown and dark green for mens packages. Beautiful packages can be made very inexpensively. Mrs. Russell -- saves old wrapping paper, pieces of ribbon and greeting cards to decorate her packages. She is always on the look out for ribbon and lace on sale. Rickrack and braid can be used on packages instead of ribbon. One of Mrs. Russells novel ideas is to use the picture off the plastic complimentary bibs that you receive at restaurants and cut out the figure and paste it on a package for a child. For small gifts, Mrs. Russell has used the decorative sacks given out by some merchants during the holiday season. She might cut out the words Merry Christmas or other holiday greeting from a Christmas card or magazine and paste it over the store name. Beautiful boxes can be made bydecorating up an oatmeal box. One idea for a child is to decorate the box up to look like a drum and then the gift can be easily placed inside after decorating. When Rona FARMINGTON Terburg, 645 North 100 East, saw a kit for the childs cradle priced at $30, she knew she could make it at home from scratch for less. Having the proper tools and taking the time to learn how to use them is essential, said Mrs. Terburg. Using scraps of wood she had around the house, plus some fabric for the coverlet and pillow, she thinks that the total cost wasnt over $7. The tools needed for the cradle are a table saw and T square to make sure the corners are square; a jig saw; a table saw or skill saw; a belt sanders to help sanding; a drill to put the screws in; medium sandpaper; and a rasp, a round textured file to sand inside the heart shape at the top of the cradle. One eight foot board and a one d of 8 by 12 board, plus foot by 30 inch wide piece are needed for the bottom. There are 22-- 1 inch grabber screws to put the base and the head and sides together. Mrs. Terburg believes that a beginner could possibly finish the project in two or three evenings. Learn to handle the jig saw and make sure to learn how to use the other tools, she said. It is important to make the time to work when the kids arent around, so you can practice to get the feel of the tools. The project was planned for Risa, 4, on Christmas morning last year. Mrs. Terburg burned her name, the date and that it 30-in- one-thir- was a present for her daughter into the bottom of the cradle. I wanted my daughter to know that it wasnt from Santa, but from me, she said. Watching her daughters face on Christmas morning was worth all .the initial doubts and fears that the pieces wouldnt fit together. Once Mrs. Terburg had tried her hand at making a cradle for Risa, for Christmas, it was a natural step to want to make the high chair to go with it. She borrowed a wooden high chair from a friend and make a a pattern. The chair stands two feet, four inches high and will hold a large 28 inch doll. Power tools are essential and Mrs. Terburg advises anyone who wants to try the project, to be sure and practice when the children arent around. The tools needed are a drill press, table saw or jig saw, a sander, glue and a m allot to tap the pieces together. Mrs. Terburg advises broad cloth, or heavy cotton for the seat. It took about a half of a yard. The wood needed: two 1x2 inch boards to be split to lxls on the table saw; two, 2 foot 6 inch pieces; two, 2 foot 1 inch piece; inch dowell rods ; and a two, piece 5 inches x 8 inch masonite. Making the high chair is a little more difficult than the cradle, but the time to make is about the same, two to three hours, with a half hour to stitch up the seat pillow, she said. cor-doro- y doll's high chair and cradle made by creative mother, Rona Terburg. HOMEMADE Centerville Family Gathered Traditions 'Down Under' By CHERIE HUBER Review Correspondent Until Cheryl CENTERVILLE Unopolis moved to Centerville, Christmas was part of summer vacation. Mrs. Unopolis is from Queanbey-an- , Australia. The name of her hometown is an Aborigineese word meaning the meeting place of two rivers. The town is located just 16 miles from the capital of Australia, Canberra. Because Australia is on the other side of the equator, Christmas comes during the hot part of the year. The Australians follow the English custom of putting- - up a Christmas tree but Christmas day is often celebrated with a family barbeque and a swim in the river. The next day, Boxing Day is another holiday when Friends are visited and gifts are delivered. Christmas dinner often features lots of salads and cold cuts. Another part of the traditional dinner is paper bonbons with little hats to wear at the table and fortunes inside. Mrs. Unopolis said that, although Australia is growing up, when she and her husband Jim visited there last Christmas, he would often see kangaroo while out jogging. One of the traditional Christmas foods is Pavlova served with fresh whipped cream and one of the many fruits that are in season in Australia at that time. PAVLOVA 6 ture egg whites at room tempera- cups granulated sugar Pinch salt 1 teaspoons dark vinegar level tablespoons corn starch Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease a shallow bowl or a large square of foil with butter. Beat egg whites with salt until stiff, then Mrs. Unopolis family also likes to enjoy a fruitcake similar to one their ancestors might have had in England. 3 3 Australian Fruitcaka gradually add sugar while continu- lb. butter Vi lb. brown sugar 5 eggs 4 tablespoons milk or spirits Vz lb. plain flour V lb. self rising flour 2 lb. mixed fruit 1 tsp. spice, cinnamon, nutmeg or a mixture of both ing to beat. Fold in vinegar and corn starch to make meringue. Put meringue on foil, building up sides. Place in oven and set oven back to 225 degrees. Bake 1 hours or until the meringue has just a touch of color. Serve filled with whipped cream and fresh fruit. almonds Dash vanilla i Beat butter and sugar. Beat eggs well and add slowly to butter and; sugar mixture. Add milk and stir.) Fold in flour and spices. Mix well and add fruit and almonds, blanchr ed and cut. Bake at 350 degrees for 2 to 2 hours. Many of the traditional Christmas carols are sung in Australia, but there are also some that are uniquely Australian. 2 oz. 1 HO HAS A LONG WHITE BEARD FEET AND AND THIRTY-FOUIS COMING TO OUR MALL? R J i IS. s ? , R5 L",s ., 9C Old Gent North Pole The Jollythe will make a grand entrance Friday morning, ,V November 27, at 10:00 am. fje will be in the Mall sit Santa Claus, his elves, and every day to take your order, grant your wishes and pose for pictures. Raggedy Ann this Christmas season at Layton Hills Mall. LAYTON MILLS MALL Were the Special Place for You! M5, LaytonSyracuse Exit HOLIDAY HOURS: Monday through Saturday 10am to 9pm SELECT STORES: Open Sundays through Christmas i 1 2"pm to 5pm 4 |