Designed by Karlene Hicks, Annapolis, Maryland
Paper-Craft Tips
To add a spectacular effect to your tissue paper flowers, dip the petal edges in white glue, then in glitter.
Add texture and interest to your picture collage with objects such as beads, plant materials, or whatever strikes your fancy.
If your collage arrangement is elaborate, lay it out before gluing until you’re satisfied, then snap a picture before disassembling.
Jo started off her group with simple origami, using regular origami paper. Heavier weight papers can be used for wet folding, and foil-backed paper is recommended for more complex projects. You might also want to try “moneygami,” origami using paper money!
Loralee’s Pasta Salad with Shrimp and Snow Peas
1½ pounds unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp
16-ounce package linguine
6-ounce package frozen snow peas, thawed and drained
6 green onions, chopped
4 medium tomatoes, peeled, chopped, and drained
DRESSING
¾ cup olive oil
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried whole oregano
1½ teaspoons dried whole basil
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
Cook shrimp in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well and rinse with cold water. Chill. Peel and devein.
Cook linguine according to package directions and drain. Rinse with cold water.
Combine shrimp, linguine, and vegetables.
Mix dressing ingredients together in a small jar, cover, and shake well, then pour over shrimp mixture, tossing gently.
Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
Serves 10.
About the Author
Mary Ellen Hughes
is the author of
Wreath of Deception
and
String of Lies
, the first two Craft Corner Mysteries, as well as two other mystery novels and several short stories. A member of Mystery Writers of America and the Chesapeake Chapter of Sisters in Crime, she has long been fascinated with both mysteries and crafts and enjoys being able to combine them. A native Milwaukeean, she presently lives in Maryland with her husband, Terry. You can visit her website at
www.maryellenhughes.com
.