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Newest Project

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

A Fast Way to Heal Chapped Hands

A Fast Way to Heal Chapped Hands

By Noreen Doll. My hands often get very chapped. I wash them frequently, which is hard on them. And in the winter … [Read More...] about A Fast Way to Heal Chapped Hands

Folded Paper Pocket for a Book

Folded Paper Pocket for a Book

By Noreen Doll. It's handy to know how to make a folded pocket for a book, because pockets are really handy for … [Read More...] about Folded Paper Pocket for a Book

How to Prevent Cord Ends from Fraying While You Work

How to Prevent Cord Ends from Fraying While You Work

By Noreen Doll. Do you ever try to thread ribbon or twine through a punched hole only to have the end fray and spread … [Read More...] about How to Prevent Cord Ends from Fraying While You Work

How to Double or Triple a Recipe Accurately

How to Double or Triple a Recipe Accurately

By Noreen Doll. I have a recipe for Gingersnaps that makes such a small amount of cookies, that I need to double or … [Read More...] about How to Double or Triple a Recipe Accurately

How to Make a Star Pattern

How to Make a Star Pattern

By Noreen Doll. A star pattern is easy to do if you just learn a few folds. After you've made a paper star, … [Read More...] about How to Make a Star Pattern

Turn a Rock Collection into Pattern Weights

Turn a Rock Collection into Pattern Weights

By Noreen Doll. Wonder what to do with the rocks you collected on vacation? While on a trip, we visited the beach … [Read More...] about Turn a Rock Collection into Pattern Weights

How to Coffee Dye or Tea Dye

How to Coffee Dye or Tea Dye

By Noreen Doll. Sometimes you want to craft with a dingy or antique white color fabric, and it can be difficult to … [Read More...] about How to Coffee Dye or Tea Dye

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

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Valentine’s Day

Valentine Craft Ideas

Valentine Craft Ideas

July 4, 2012 By Noreen Leave a Comment

Look here for clever and fun Valentine craft ideas. The nice thing about … [Read More...] about Valentine Craft Ideas

Sweetheart Angel

Sweetheart Angel

January 13, 2013 By Noreen 50 Comments

By Noreen Doll. Create a sweetheart angel for your loved … [Read More...] about Sweetheart Angel

Valentine Gift Wrap

Valentine Gift Wrap

July 4, 2012 By Noreen Leave a Comment

Boxes, baskets, pouches and cones become Valentine gift wrap ideas. Add a … [Read More...] about Valentine Gift Wrap

Dollar Bill Heart Origami

Dollar Bill Heart Origami

February 6, 2013 By Noreen 49 Comments

By Noreen Doll. A dollar bill heart origami is a fun way to give a gift … [Read More...] about Dollar Bill Heart Origami

Paper Plate Heart Decoration

Paper Plate Heart Decoration

July 17, 2012 By Noreen 1 Comment

by Noreen Doll. Toddlers can easily make this paper plate heart … [Read More...] about Paper Plate Heart Decoration

Conversation Heart Cupcakes

Conversation Heart Cupcakes

January 13, 2014 By Noreen 20 Comments

By Noreen Doll. Make conversation heart cupcakes for a fun Valentine … [Read More...] about Conversation Heart Cupcakes

Unusual Valentine Cards

Unusual Valentine Cards

July 4, 2012 By Noreen Leave a Comment

Sometimes you want to go to the extra effort to make unusual Valentine … [Read More...] about Unusual Valentine Cards

More Ideas for Valentine's Day

St. Patrick’s Day

Basic Brown Paper Bag Wreath

Basic Brown Paper Bag Wreath

By Noreen Doll. A really neat way to recycle brown paper grocery bags is to make them into a basic brown paper bag … [Read More...] about Basic Brown Paper Bag Wreath

St. Patrick’s Day Ribbon Bouquet

St. Patrick’s Day Ribbon Bouquet

Today I have a tutorial for a St. Patrick's Day Ribbon Bouquet on the Bowdabra website. It's a fun idea for … [Read More...] about St. Patrick’s Day Ribbon Bouquet

Shamrock Soda Can Lights

Shamrock Soda Can Lights

By Noreen Doll. Create shamrock soda can lights for an unusual way to decorate for St. Patrick's Day. And … [Read More...] about Shamrock Soda Can Lights

TP Tube Shamrock Stamp

TP Tube Shamrock Stamp

By Noreen Doll. A TP tube shamrock stamp is an easy fun craft tool for kids. Make it from a recycled paper … [Read More...] about TP Tube Shamrock Stamp

More St. Patrick's Day Ideas

Easter

Kids Easter Printables

Kids Easter Printables

Kids Easter printables will provide lots of fun for kids of all ages while waiting for Easter to arrive. Included … [Read More...] about Kids Easter Printables

Hatching Chick

Hatching Chick

By Noreen Doll. Create a cute Hatching Chick to sit among the eggs on your table. This could be an easy … [Read More...] about Hatching Chick

Printable Easter Crafts

Printable Easter Crafts

Using free printable Easter crafts, you can quickly and easily complete your project - just print, cut, and … [Read More...] about Printable Easter Crafts

Kids Easter Bunny Crafts

Kids Easter Bunny Crafts

Kids Easter bunny crafts are a fun easy way to entertain children and would make great school party crafts. Help … [Read More...] about Kids Easter Bunny Crafts

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Angel Crafts

Autumn Angel

Autumn Angel

By Noreen Doll. Craft a rustic looking autumn angel with silk leaves in fall colors. You can find silk leaves … [Read More...] about Autumn Angel

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

Folded Circle Angel

Folded Circle Angel

by Noreen Doll. Create an easy folded circle angel and then use it as an ornament or gift tag, or enclose it in a … [Read More...] about Folded Circle Angel

Bell Angel Garland

Bell Angel Garland

By Noreen Doll. If you love angels, this Bell Angel Garland is perfect for you! It's quick, easy and … [Read More...] about Bell Angel Garland

More Angel Crafts

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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

Easy Dollar Bill Heart

Easy Dollar Bill Heart

Bunny Money

Bunny Money

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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