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
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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
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
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 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
Craft with Cereal Boxes
by Noreen Doll. There are lots of clever ways to craft with cereal boxes. And one of the best things about using them … [Read More...] about Craft with Cereal Boxes
Forgot Your Tape Measure?
By Noreen Doll. Don’t you hate it when you’re shopping for an item in a home improvement store that needs to be … [Read More...] about Forgot Your Tape Measure?
Bug Scoop for the Squeamish!
Dead or alive! by Noreen Doll. Make an easy bug scoop with a cardboard tube. Anyone who has spent … [Read More...] about Bug Scoop for the Squeamish!
Comfortable Sock Tip for Fussy Feet
By Noreen Doll. I know two young boys with very sensitive feet. Every day getting shoes and socks to fit … [Read More...] about Comfortable Sock Tip for Fussy Feet
Cell Phone Reminder
By Noreen Doll. Don't forget your cell phone! How many times have you forgotten to tuck your cell phone into your … [Read More...] about Cell Phone Reminder
How to Mark Dark Fabric or Paper for Cutting
by Noreen Doll. When you are trying to trace a pattern onto dark fabric or paper, it's often hard to find a medium … [Read More...] about How to Mark Dark Fabric or Paper for Cutting
Apple Buying Tip
By Noreen Doll. Once you've found a bag of apples or other produce that is fairly unblemished, how do you get them … [Read More...] about Apple Buying Tip
Halloween
Pet Vampire Bat Bracelet
By Noreen Doll. What could be more fun than having your own pet vampire … [Read More...] about Pet Vampire Bat Bracelet
Black Widow Paper Rosette
By Noreen Doll. Create a fun black widow paper rosette with colorful … [Read More...] about Black Widow Paper Rosette
Ghost Finger Puppet from a Milk Jug
By Noreen Doll. Create a fun ghost finger puppet from a milk … [Read More...] about Ghost Finger Puppet from a Milk Jug
Kids Pumpkin Crafts
Kids pumpkin crafts will be enjoyed by older children. They have more … [Read More...] about Kids Pumpkin Crafts
Bat Finger Puppet
By Noreen Doll. Bats are always popular for Halloween, and this … [Read More...] about Bat Finger Puppet
Vampire Bat Pencil Topper
By Noreen Doll. Bats are always popular with kids, so this vampire bat … [Read More...] about Vampire Bat Pencil Topper
Creepy Crawly Pumpkin Topiary
By Noreen Doll. Craft a creepy crawly pumpkin topiary to decorate your … [Read More...] about Creepy Crawly Pumpkin Topiary
Thanksgiving
Turkey Money Hugs
By Noreen Doll. Turkey Money Hugs is a cute way to give a Thanksgiving gift to a grandchild, a hostess, or as … [Read More...] about Turkey Money Hugs
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
Sparkly Leaf Button Covers
By Noreen Doll. Add a little glitz to a plain blouse for your Fall or Thanksgiving festivities by making sparkly leaf … [Read More...] about Sparkly Leaf Button Covers
Dollar Bill Turkey
By Noreen Doll. Wouldn't it be fun to set a Dollar Bill Turkey at each place setting on your Thanksgiving table! Or … [Read More...] about Dollar Bill Turkey
Christmas
Thanksgiving Craft Ideas
I'm glad to see more people using Thanksgiving craft ideas in celebration of the holiday. How to Preserve Fall … [Read More...] about Thanksgiving Craft Ideas
More Pumpkin Crafts
Pumpkins and Jack-O-Lanterns are the most used decorations for Halloween and more pumpkin crafts can be found … [Read More...] about More Pumpkin Crafts
Turkey Money Hugs
By Noreen Doll. Turkey Money Hugs is a cute way to give a Thanksgiving gift to a grandchild, a hostess, or as … [Read More...] about Turkey Money Hugs
Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids
Fun and easy Thanksgiving crafts for kids to make. With so many ideas for Thanksgiving crafts for kids available, it … [Read More...] about Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids
Angel Crafts
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
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
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
Clothespin Angel
By Noreen Doll. A clothespin angel can be made from the simplest of materials. Use scraps of ribbon, plus a … [Read More...] about Clothespin Angel
