Author Archives: EllaMcWoof
Roberta’s Craft: Homemade Beads
Making homemade beads is one of my favorite things to do. It’s so relaxing! Sometimes I make mine out of paper, but often I’ll mix up a batch of dough and make them out of that. Here’s how to make your own beads! What you need: 1 cup of flour, 2 tbsp cream of tartar, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, ½ cup salt, 1 cup boiling water (have a grown up help with this), bowl, wooden spoon, grown up assistant, oven, cookie sheet, small straw What you do: With your grown up’s help, put all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and start mixing them up. When you’ve got the dough mixed up, take it out of the bowl and squash it around with your fingers to make sure it’s really well combined. Roll little balls to make beads. Poke a small straw through your beads to make holes (don’t leave the straw in the bead). When you’ve made your beads, pop them onto a cookie sheet and have your grown up put them in the oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes (until they’re dried out). Let your beads cool off. When the beads … Read more
Jumbleberry Fields Tips
Felicity Tiger here with some handy tips to help you get the most out of Jumbleberry Fields! 1. If you manage to get any purple Moonberries, keep them. Those are worth the most and they’re the hardest to get. Whether you assign them to the Moonberry basket or one of the number baskets is up to you – but definitely keep them if you roll them! 2. If you happen to roll one of each color, put it into the Mixed Basket right away – it’s hard to get one of each color! 3. Jumbleberries and Sugarberries are the easiest to get, so look for these ones when you’re trying to fill your four and five baskets. Obviously, if you manage to get four Pickleberries or Moonberries, wonderful! Save up the berries you earn and you’ll have your jam jars filled in no time! Happy berry picking!
Tasty Berry Parfait
Make a tasty berry parfait! What you need: ½ cup whipped cream, ½ cup frozen strawberries, ½ cup frozen blueberries, ½ cup frozen raspberries, 2 scoops vanilla frozen yogurt, blender, adult assistant, glasses or parfait dishes Makes 2 What you do: Put all the berries and the whipped cream into the blender. Have your adult assistant help you with the blending. When the berries and whipped cream are blended, layer that mixture in a parfait cup with the yogurt (layer of berries, layer of yogurt, layer of berries, layer of yogurt, etc.). Serve it up and enjoy!
Roberta’s Craft: Wrapping Paper
Roberta here with another fun (and easy) craft! Here’s how you make your very own wrapping paper! What you need: Empty soda bottle (as large or as small as you like), tempera or acrylic paint, large piece of paper What you do: Pour the paint into a shallow dish or tray. Dip the bottom of your soda bottle into the paint. Stamp the bottom of the bottle onto the paper. It looks like flowers! Now you’ve got your own flower-themed wrapping paper!
A Berry Cool Festival!
Calling all berry fans! From July 18 to July 29, you’ll be able to catch a whole bunch of delicious berries! Watch for flying Goo-Goo berries and Polar berries that your pet will love to eat, and watch for flying Sugarberries, Moonberries, Pickleberries and Jumbleberries that you can save up and put in your jam jars (or feed to your pet)! Time to collect those berries!
Nibbles Misses Plumpy
Hey everyone, Nibbles here. What a tough summer I’ve had so far! It just hasn’t been fun at all. I think the biggest problem is the fact that my sister, Plumpy, is on her honeymoon. She’s traveling all over Webkinz World with Charles, her husband. I wish I was with them! I bet they’re having the best time, sightseeing and eating in good restaurants. In fact, I know they are. Plumpy phones me or emails me every single day. I asked her if I could buy a plane ticket and come and meet her somewhere, but she said no. I don’t know why! I’m a fun sister! Anyway, I’ve spent my days watching TV and emailing my friends. I stopped by Roberta’s the other day, but she wasn’t home. Molly is so busy babysitting Millie and Holly, Stoogles has a zillion Googles events to go to and Sparky is ALWAYS at the Curio Shop or taking swimming lessons. I think everyone has forgotten about me. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I wish school was going to start again tomorrow. Love, Nibbles
PJ’s Summer Fashion Show
PJ Collie here with a fabulous summertime fashion show. Check out these AWESOME styles and tell us who you think is wearing the BEST outfit! First up, Hailey is wearing a fabulous black dress with pops of neon. Her sunglasses and shoes are bright pink, which works with this vibrant outfit perfectly! Next, we have Joe. Joe looks super cool in neon green shorts (neon is SO in this season, by the way). His black shirt and shades help to keep the outfit from being TOO bright, and his sandals are a great final touch. Looking good, Joe! A little summer rain won’t dampen the spirits of Elora! She’s looking seasonally sensational in this long floral dress! The ruffled sandals are perfect for a garden party, and the hat is a fun accessory! And for a casual summertime look, we’ve got Hank. Hank is decked out in a camouflage hat and shirt. His shorts are a dusty brown, and his runners say “I’m ready for a day in the sun!” If summertime has you thinking pink, you’ll LOVE Steph’s look! This lovely magenta and orange one piece is super stylish – and … Read more
Roberta’s Craft: Flower Prints
You guys will NEVER believe the fun I had at craft camp today! I had the best time making a painting out of flowers. Sounds interesting, right? Here’s how to do it yourself! What you need: Flowers with different colored petals – we used purple, yellow, red and pink; flat rock, two pieces of white paper What you do: Put down one piece of the white paper. You’re going to want to do this craft outside (on concrete is the best place). Sprinkle your petals all over the paper. Put the other piece of paper on top. Start banging your rock around on your paper. This should release the colors in the flower petals. Lift up the paper to see how the colors look. When you’re happy with the result, discard the petals and proudly display your floral print! One special note: be careful when you’re banging your rock – don’t let your fingers get in the way!
Cowabelle’s Summer
Dear Roberta, Remember how I said my vacation with Dacey was going great? Well, let me just change ‘great’ to ‘horrible.’ What happened? Her BOYFRIEND showed up. Yes, that’s right. She has a boyfriend. His name is Trevor and he’s ALWAYS around. He and Dacey hold hands and share drinks and they’re constantly together. And what about me? I’m spending a lot of time with Dacey’s mom (who doesn’t really approve of Trevor, by the way). Also, I’m reading a ton of books (there’s a library close by). I asked Dacey if she wanted to go shopping and maybe get manicures and guess what she said? “Only if Trevor can come along.” You have GOT to be kidding me! I told her to forget about it and returned to the library to see if they had any new magazines in. I don’t know how much longer I can take this, Roberta. I might just end up coming home early, movie or no movie. I’m bored and tired of being left on my own. Some summer this is turning out to be. Love, Cowabelle PS – How are things with you?
Ella’s Summer Update
Ella here with a summer vacation update! Summertime in Kinzville is a TON of fun – there’s so much to do! I decided to walk around town this morning and find out how everyone is spending their summer vacation. Dr. Quack: I’m having a barbecue next weekend. It’s going to be amazing! Grilled veggies, tofu burgers…and ice cream cake for dessert! YUM! Stoogles: I am having the best summer! I’ve got SO much planned. We’re having a Googles reunion, I’m going to the beach, my cousins are coming to visit…it’s go, go, go for me! Purr-Cilla: Well, as I mentioned before, I’ve got quite the summer planned. I’m leaving at the end of this week to head to the shore. Sun, fun and fabulous things to do. It’s going to be outstanding. Nibbles: I’m SO BORED, Ella! I knew everyone was going to be busy, but I never imagined I would have SO much time to myself. I’ve tried doing a few different hobbies…knitting, sewing, watching the linoleum peel…I just wish my friends would come and visit me! Ms. Birdy: I’m having a great summer! I love hot weather and I LOVE … Read more
Roberta’s Craft: Craft Stick Easel
Today’s craft is totally fun and adorable. And easy! You’ll be able to create your own little art gallery if you make a bunch! Here’s what you need to make your own craft stick easel: Small cardstock triangle, three big craft sticks, one small craft stick, craft glue, cardstock rectangle (this will be your canvas), larger rectangle with the middle cut out (this will be your frame) What you do: Glue the three craft sticks to the cardstock triangle, one overlapping each corner. Let the glue dry. When the glue is dry, bring one craft stick back (this is what props the easel up) and leave the other two at the front. There’s your basic easel! Now glue on the smaller craft stick so it can hold your canvas and frame in place. Cut out a rectangle from white cardstock. This is your canvas. Draw a picture on your canvas and glue a frame on. You can make as many easels as you like. You can paint your easel before you put a picture on it, if you like!
One Cool Fridge
Have you ever seen the Barrel of Berries Fridge? It’s just one of many awesome prizes that you can win by filling up your jars at Jumbleberry Fields (the Barrel of Berries fridge can be won from filling up your Pickleberry Jar). This fridge is going to come in VERY handy starting on July 18, because that’s when the Berry Festival starts! There are six different types of berries to collect during the festival, and you’ll be able to display them all in this fridge! Stay tuned to Webkinz Newz for lots more information about this berry cool festival!
Wanted: One Designer
Hey everyone, Hailey here. I’m having a pretty terrible day. Why? Because my brother Elwin called earlier and he sounded really, really, really happy. Now, I’m not upset because he’s happy (I’m glad he is, really!), but I AM upset because I don’t think he’s going to come back to Kinzville. Based on that call and the post card I received yesterday, I think life on the road is the life for him. He seems to LOVE touring with the Rockerz. So where does that leave me? Alone with our business, that’s where. And I can’t keep up with all the jobs by myself. So I’ve decided: I’m going to hire a new partner. It’s drastic, sure, but what else can I do? I’ve put up some flyers around town and told all my friends to let their friends know – I need someone to fill in for Elwin. I’m having everyone submit designs to me…maybe I’ll share them with you, so you can tell me who you think has the most talent. I wish my brother was coming back…but I just don’t think he is.