5 Do-it-yourself TV-themed gifts
December 12th 2008 23:50
In these tough times money is tight and morale is low, so why not cheer up your best fanboy or girl with these easy to make gifts based on your favorite shows?
1. Anatomy Jane: The Paper Doll Version
That’s right, remember paper dolls? Back in the day before virtual “Twinky dolls”, we had real paper cut-outs ,with real tabs, that really fell off when you tried to send your paper girl to the paper mall with her paper boy. Inspired by this season’s Grey’s Anatomy episode “Life During Wartime”, this is the perfect gift for anyone! From five-year-olds with depressed doctor mothers, to your average therapy-hating residents, this gift is easy to make and educational too.
Supplies: Paper. Colored pencils. Scissors.
Instructions:
1. Visit the Popular Human Body Printables for your choice of immune system, anatomy, or the five senses.
2. Start cutting. (Don’t forget the tabs! May need slits in doll for smaller organs.)
3. Print all systems for maximum dressup fun!
(Note: Will need to print at least two. One to gut, one to cut. Requires the ability to draw legs and face yourself.)
2. EMF Detector
Inspired by Sam Winchester’s own walkman-turned-EMF detector, here’s a way to make your own!
(click for larger version)
Or for proper Supernatural instructions, please call Dean Winchester for his brother's number: 1-866-907-3235. (Update: The number has been disabled due to phone being destroyed.)
3. Pie-Hole inspired Pies
Who doesn’t like pie around the holidays? Inspired by Ned’s own famous Pushing Daisies Pie-Hole recipes, this one’s a treat sure to make even the most agoraphobic aunts venture a trip outside!
Ned's Four-berry Pie
For more Pie-Hole recipes please visit HERE!
4. Clorox ™ pen T-shirts!
Great for any and every show, this one’s super easy! All you need is a black t-shirt and a Clorox ™ pen.
Instructions:
1. Put a piece of newspaper between the front and back of the black t-shirt.
2. Write your favorite quote/tagline/etc. from the show of your choice with the Clorox ™ pen.
3. Let sit overnight.
4. Remove newspaper and wash shirt.
5. Wear fanshirt proudly!
5. Jasper The Pig
Inspired by the Bones episode “The Blonde in the Game”, this little guy will be sure to cheer up even the most depressed partners.
4. Watch episode while molding clay into proper Jasper shape.
5. All pig to dry overnight or until hard.
6. Color with markers, paint, etc.
7. Give to partner.
(Note: To keep clay from drying out, seal inside plastic bag and put into refrigerator until next Jasper-making day!)
Well there you have it. 5 Do-it-yourself TV-themed gifts that are sure to bring a smile to that special someone. *runs off to make her own Jasper* Enjoy!
1. Anatomy Jane: The Paper Doll Version
That’s right, remember paper dolls? Back in the day before virtual “Twinky dolls”, we had real paper cut-outs ,with real tabs, that really fell off when you tried to send your paper girl to the paper mall with her paper boy. Inspired by this season’s Grey’s Anatomy episode “Life During Wartime”, this is the perfect gift for anyone! From five-year-olds with depressed doctor mothers, to your average therapy-hating residents, this gift is easy to make and educational too.
Supplies: Paper. Colored pencils. Scissors.
Instructions:
1. Visit the Popular Human Body Printables for your choice of immune system, anatomy, or the five senses.
2. Start cutting. (Don’t forget the tabs! May need slits in doll for smaller organs.)
3. Print all systems for maximum dressup fun!
(Note: Will need to print at least two. One to gut, one to cut. Requires the ability to draw legs and face yourself.)
2. EMF Detector
Inspired by Sam Winchester’s own walkman-turned-EMF detector, here’s a way to make your own!
(click for larger version)
Description:
This lovely circuit is a real gem! Easy to assemble and more sensitive than many commercial devices available. It's based around an LF351 low-noise operational amplifier and a 1mF choke acting as the sensor. Unlike most other simple EMF detectors, this one has a meter output for accurate reading, but alternatively, you can also roughly estimate the frequency of the field by plugging in headphones. It can detect any field from 50Hz to 100kHz, making it highly versatile and a worthwhile addition to any hobbyist's workbench.
Source: Electronics LabThis lovely circuit is a real gem! Easy to assemble and more sensitive than many commercial devices available. It's based around an LF351 low-noise operational amplifier and a 1mF choke acting as the sensor. Unlike most other simple EMF detectors, this one has a meter output for accurate reading, but alternatively, you can also roughly estimate the frequency of the field by plugging in headphones. It can detect any field from 50Hz to 100kHz, making it highly versatile and a worthwhile addition to any hobbyist's workbench.
Or for proper Supernatural instructions, please call Dean Winchester for his brother's number: 1-866-907-3235. (Update: The number has been disabled due to phone being destroyed.)
3. Pie-Hole inspired Pies
Who doesn’t like pie around the holidays? Inspired by Ned’s own famous Pushing Daisies Pie-Hole recipes, this one’s a treat sure to make even the most agoraphobic aunts venture a trip outside!
Ned's Four-berry Pie
For the Filling:
•3 cups blueberries (fresh are best)
•1 cup blackberries or boysenberries
•1 cup raspberries
•1 cup cranberries
•2 tablespoons of butter
•1 teaspoon of cinnamon
•2/3 cup flour
•1-2 cups sugar
For the Crust:
•2 cups of flour
•2/3 cup, plus 1 tablespoon shortening
•1 teaspoon salt
•1 tablespoon sugar
•1/4 cup of ice water
1. Make the Crust
2. Combine flour, salt, and sugar. Mix with a fork. Add shortening and mix with a pastry blender or a fork until well combined. Add ice water and mix lightly with a fork until dough is able to be formed into a ball. Spray pie pan lightly with a non-stick cooking spray. Use approximately half of the dough to form the bottom crust and the remainder for the top crust.
3. Make the Pie:
4. Preheat oven to 425°F.
5. Mix flour, sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Mix all berries in a separate bowl. Add half of the dry ingredients with the berries.
6. Place a layer of berry mixture in pie pan and top with part of the remaining dry ingredients, continue until all berries and dry ingredients are used.
7. Dot the top with butter. Top with crust. Brush top crust lightly with water and sprinkle with sugar.
8. Bake in preheated oven for approximately 40-45 minutes -- until juices are bubbly and crust is browned.
9. Cool completely and serve.
•3 cups blueberries (fresh are best)
•1 cup blackberries or boysenberries
•1 cup raspberries
•1 cup cranberries
•2 tablespoons of butter
•1 teaspoon of cinnamon
•2/3 cup flour
•1-2 cups sugar
For the Crust:
•2 cups of flour
•2/3 cup, plus 1 tablespoon shortening
•1 teaspoon salt
•1 tablespoon sugar
•1/4 cup of ice water
1. Make the Crust
2. Combine flour, salt, and sugar. Mix with a fork. Add shortening and mix with a pastry blender or a fork until well combined. Add ice water and mix lightly with a fork until dough is able to be formed into a ball. Spray pie pan lightly with a non-stick cooking spray. Use approximately half of the dough to form the bottom crust and the remainder for the top crust.
3. Make the Pie:
4. Preheat oven to 425°F.
5. Mix flour, sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Mix all berries in a separate bowl. Add half of the dry ingredients with the berries.
6. Place a layer of berry mixture in pie pan and top with part of the remaining dry ingredients, continue until all berries and dry ingredients are used.
7. Dot the top with butter. Top with crust. Brush top crust lightly with water and sprinkle with sugar.
8. Bake in preheated oven for approximately 40-45 minutes -- until juices are bubbly and crust is browned.
9. Cool completely and serve.
For more Pie-Hole recipes please visit HERE!
4. Clorox ™ pen T-shirts!
Great for any and every show, this one’s super easy! All you need is a black t-shirt and a Clorox ™ pen.
Instructions:
1. Put a piece of newspaper between the front and back of the black t-shirt.
2. Write your favorite quote/tagline/etc. from the show of your choice with the Clorox ™ pen.
3. Let sit overnight.
4. Remove newspaper and wash shirt.
5. Wear fanshirt proudly!
5. Jasper The Pig
Inspired by the Bones episode “The Blonde in the Game”, this little guy will be sure to cheer up even the most depressed partners.
Instructions:
You need:
•2 cups baking soda
•1 cup corn starch
•1 cup of water
•2 quart saucepan
•wax paper
•Poster or acrylic paints
•Colored felt-tip markers
What to do:
1. Stir the baking soda, cornstarch and water together in the saucepan. Heat for a few minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is the thickness of mashed potatoes.
2. Remove the pan from the heat and scrape the mixture onto a piece of wax paper. You've made a kind of clay. Allow it to cool for at least ten minutes.
3. With your hands, roll the cool clay into a ball, then flatten the ball on the wax paper. Keep rolling and flattening the clay until it is smooth.
Source: Rockbrook Summer Camp
You need:
•2 cups baking soda
•1 cup corn starch
•1 cup of water
•2 quart saucepan
•wax paper
•Poster or acrylic paints
•Colored felt-tip markers
What to do:
1. Stir the baking soda, cornstarch and water together in the saucepan. Heat for a few minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is the thickness of mashed potatoes.
2. Remove the pan from the heat and scrape the mixture onto a piece of wax paper. You've made a kind of clay. Allow it to cool for at least ten minutes.
3. With your hands, roll the cool clay into a ball, then flatten the ball on the wax paper. Keep rolling and flattening the clay until it is smooth.
Source: Rockbrook Summer Camp
4. Watch episode while molding clay into proper Jasper shape.
5. All pig to dry overnight or until hard.
6. Color with markers, paint, etc.
7. Give to partner.
(Note: To keep clay from drying out, seal inside plastic bag and put into refrigerator until next Jasper-making day!)
Well there you have it. 5 Do-it-yourself TV-themed gifts that are sure to bring a smile to that special someone. *runs off to make her own Jasper* Enjoy!
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