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Removable Drapes for Sliding Glass Door

Removable Drapes for Sliding Glass Door

When we moved into our current home, we had to wait for a few weeks for the mortgage to close. During that time we wanted to cover the sliding glass door that led out to the patio. Because we didn’t yet own the home, we could not attach anything to the house. So we came up with this idea for covering the … [Read More...] about Removable Drapes for Sliding Glass Door

DIY Knife Drawer Divider

DIY Knife Drawer Divider

Our kitchen drawer full of knives just wasn’t working. We knew that if we used dividers, it would be much more usable. I could have used cereal box cardboard to make the dividers, but I wanted something a little nicer. At Lowes I found a piece of wood that was 2 1/2 inches wide (the same as the drawer … [Read More...] about DIY Knife Drawer Divider

How to Clean Build-Up on a Glass Stovetop

How to Clean Build-Up on a Glass Stovetop

By Noreen Doll. For months I had an impossible to remove hard build-up on my glass stovetop. I tried everything I could think of to remove it, and nothing worked. I even used the stuff made specifically for that purpose. Nothing! I had read that you could gently scrape burned on stains off using a … [Read More...] about How to Clean Build-Up on a Glass Stovetop

DIY Paper Towel Face Mask

DIY Paper Towel Face Mask

Make your own quick and easy DIY Paper Towel Face Mask. Disclaimer: I have no medical credentials and this is not medical advice. This is merely an idea for making your own face masks. Please use your own judgement when making or wearing this face mask. These are strange and unsettling times - something most … [Read More...] about DIY Paper Towel Face Mask

Creative Tips

How to Prevent Ink/Paint Bleed When Crafting

How to Prevent Ink/Paint Bleed When Crafting

by Noreen Doll. Sometimes you want to paint or stamp on an item that lets the ink or paint bleed, such as unfinished … [Read More...] about How to Prevent Ink/Paint Bleed When Crafting

How to Turn a Soda Can into a Flat Sheet of Aluminum

How to Turn a Soda Can into a Flat Sheet of Aluminum

There are lots of great crafts you can make from aluminum cans. And the colorful logos on the cans add to the … [Read More...] about How to Turn a Soda Can into a Flat Sheet of Aluminum

Wax Paper Is Ideal for Crafting

Wax Paper Is Ideal for Crafting

By Noreen Doll. Wax paper can be found at the Dollar store or in the big box stores for a dollar or two. And … [Read More...] about Wax Paper Is Ideal for Crafting

Kids Craft Tips

© by Noreen Doll. Using these great kids craft tips will help you and your kids have more fun crafting, with less … [Read More...] about Kids Craft Tips

How to Repair a Paperback Book

How to Repair a Paperback Book

By Noreen Doll. I was asked if I could repair a paperback book with a glued binding that had several of the pages … [Read More...] about How to Repair a Paperback Book

Sharpen Decorative Edge Scissors

Sharpen Decorative Edge Scissors

By Noreen Doll. Decorative edge scissors are fun to use, and they leave pretty edges on paper projects. A good … [Read More...] about Sharpen Decorative Edge Scissors

Frugal Cutting Tip

Frugal Cutting Tip

By Noreen Doll. Here's a frugal cutting tip that will help you conserve your supplies. When creating, kids … [Read More...] about Frugal Cutting Tip

Placemats Are a Great Teaching Tool

Placemats Are a Great Teaching Tool

By Noreen Doll. We've discovered that placemats are a great teaching tool. Kids love to use the colorful mats at … [Read More...] about Placemats Are a Great Teaching Tool

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Mother’s Day

Cheap Mothers Day Flowers

Cheap Mothers Day Flowers

April 5, 2012 By Noreen Leave a Comment

by Noreen Doll. You can make very nice cheap Mothers Day … [Read More...] about Cheap Mothers Day Flowers

Simple Basket

Simple Basket

August 5, 2014 By Noreen 13 Comments

By Noreen Doll. This simple basket is easy to make, and has lots of … [Read More...] about Simple Basket

Beat the Heat with an Easy to Make Fan

Beat the Heat with an Easy to Make Fan

May 8, 2018 By Noreen 1 Comment

Here’s a fun, easy gift idea that even toddlers can make. Mom, Dad, … [Read More...] about Beat the Heat with an Easy to Make Fan

Quick Eyeglasses Holder

Quick Eyeglasses Holder

April 21, 2014 By Noreen 17 Comments

By Noreen Doll. A quick eyeglasses holder is an easy gift to make for … [Read More...] about Quick Eyeglasses Holder

Mothers Day Gifts for Grandma

Mothers Day Gifts for Grandma

April 4, 2012 By Noreen 24 Comments

By Noreen Doll. Mothers Day gifts for Grandma need to be extra … [Read More...] about Mothers Day Gifts for Grandma

Easy Gifts Kids Can Make

Easy Gifts Kids Can Make

April 4, 2012 By Noreen Leave a Comment

by Noreen Doll. Unusual ideas for easy gifts kids can make for … [Read More...] about Easy Gifts Kids Can Make

Mothers Day Crafts for Kids

Mothers Day Crafts for Kids

April 4, 2012 By Noreen 10 Comments

By Noreen Doll. Kids enjoy making Mothers Day gifts, and Mothers Day … [Read More...] about Mothers Day Crafts for Kids

More Ideas for Mother's Day

Graduation

Star Soda Can Lights

Star Soda Can Lights

By Noreen Doll. Create colorful star soda can lights for many occasions. They're perfect for patriotic … [Read More...] about Star Soda Can Lights

Small Gift Box

Small Gift Box

By Noreen Doll. This small gift box could also be a favor box and you can make it in many sizes. Put your … [Read More...] about Small Gift Box

Unique Graduation Gifts

Unique Graduation Gifts

By Noreen Doll. Graduation is an important occasion, and unique graduation gifts can be very meaningful. The … [Read More...] about Unique Graduation Gifts

Graduation Cap Crafts

Graduation Cap Crafts

By Noreen Doll. Use these quick easy graduation cap crafts when preparing for your graduate's … [Read More...] about Graduation Cap Crafts

More Graduation Ideas

Patriotic

4th of July Kids Crafts

4th of July Kids Crafts

4th of July kids crafts are a great idea way for kids to stay busy during the summer. They will have fun planning … [Read More...] about 4th of July Kids Crafts

4th of July Fan from a Milk Jug

4th of July Fan from a Milk Jug

By Noreen Doll. Make an easy 4th of July fan from a milk jug. It makes a colorful patriotic favor, and is … [Read More...] about 4th of July Fan from a Milk Jug

4th of July Clip Art

4th of July Clip Art

4th of July clip art projects are easy to do when you can start by printing the pages you need. For quick and easy … [Read More...] about 4th of July Clip Art

History of the American Flag

History of the American Flag

In addition to making flag crafts, we need to understand the history of the American flag and the price that has been … [Read More...] about History of the American Flag

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Angel Crafts

Dollar Bill Angel

Dollar Bill Angel

By Noreen Doll. Angels are very popular, and here's a fun Dollar Bill Angel you can make. It is a much nicer … [Read More...] about Dollar Bill Angel

Sparkly Paper Plate Angel

Sparkly Paper Plate Angel

By Noreen Doll. Make an easy sparkly paper plate angel with silver spray paint and 2 paper plates. What You … [Read More...] about Sparkly Paper Plate Angel

Kids Angel Crafts to Make

Kids Angel Crafts to Make

Kids angel crafts to make has lots of easy ideas for kids to make for Christmas decorations. Most of the angel crafts … [Read More...] about Kids Angel Crafts to Make

Bath Pouf Angel

Bath Pouf Angel

By Noreen Doll. You need only a few things to put a fluffy bath pouf angel together. The angel can be placed in a … [Read More...] about Bath Pouf Angel

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Paperclip Angel Ornament

Easy Paperclip Angel Ornament

Easy Paperclip Angel Ornament

Use as package trim, tree decoration, gift enclosure in a card, or a necklace.

Dollar Bill Heart

Dollar Bill Heart

Dollar Bill Heart

Money Gifts

Unique Graduation Gifts

Unique Graduation Gifts

Candy Bar Slider

Candy Bar Slider

Dollar Bill Crafts

Dollar Bill Wallet

Dollar Bill Wallet

Dollar Bill Wallet

Duct Tape Wallet

Duct Tape Wallet

Duct Tape Wallet

Envelope Gift Bag

Basic Bagalope

Basic Bagalope

Greeting Card Gift Boxes

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Remove Furniture Dents from Carpet

Remove Furniture Dents from Carpet

Remove Furniture Dents from Carpet

How to Remove Permanent Ink from a Project

Remove Sharpie Goof

Remove Sharpie Goof

Snowflake Angel

Snowflake Angel

Snowflake Angel

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