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An Embellished Nutty Treat From "Embellish This!" episode DEMB-201

	Figure A
	Figure B

Materials --

Candied walnuts (see recipe below)
New empty paint can
Scissors
2 coordinating sheets of scrapbook papers
Black pen
Tacky glue
Oval scallop punch
Small buttons

1. Cut a 1" strip of the scrapbook paper to fit around the can.

   Note: Paint stores can sell you brand new small paint cans. Be sure and wash them out good with soap and water before using.

2. Cut a scalloped oval from the coordinating paper using the punch (figure A).

3. Write "Candied Walnuts" on the oval with a pen.

4. Glue the strip around the center of the can with tacky glue.

5. Adhere the oval on top of the stripe (figure B).

6. Glue button to top of the oval.

   Note: You could use a rhinestone, flower, etc. instead of the button.

7. Fill the can with the walnuts. You can keep nuts fresher longer if you first wrap them in plastic then place them in your can.

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Candied Walnuts and an Embellished Can

Candied Walnuts

Ingredients:

Large egg white at room temperature
1 tsp. water
2 cups walnut halves
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 250-degrees. Line a cookie sheet with foil. In a large bowl, whisk together egg white and water until stiff and foamy. Add walnuts and toss to coat. Pour nuts in a colander to drain for 3 minutes if necessary. Wipe out the bowl, add the sugar and spices. Mix well and add the walnuts and toss to coat.

Spread nuts in one layer on a baking sheet. Stir every 15 minutes for approximately 1 hour. Let cool and store in an airtight container.

RESOURCES :

Punch
Marvy Punches
www.marvy.com