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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

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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 … [Read More...] about DIY Paper Towel Face Mask

Frugal Crafting

Frugal Crafting

© by Noreen Doll. Frugal crafting is a part of how I create.  i don't like to throw away perfectly usable things, so … [Read More...] about Frugal Crafting

Remove Burned-On Food from a Pan

Remove Burned-On Food from a Pan

By Noreen Doll. Here's an easy way to remove burned on food from a pan. I had a non stick pan with severely … [Read More...] about Remove Burned-On Food from a Pan

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

Cardboard Safety Sheath for a Knife

Cardboard Safety Sheath for a Knife

By Noreen Doll. A cardboard safety sheath for a knife is very handy, not only to protect the blade of the knife, but … [Read More...] about Cardboard Safety Sheath for a Knife

Super Quick Way to Shred Meat

Super Quick Way to Shred Meat

By Noreen Doll. Many recipes call for shredded meat. Here's the quickest way I've found to shred … [Read More...] about Super Quick Way to Shred Meat

Comfortable Sock Tip for Fussy Feet

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

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

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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

Twinkle Egg Lights

Twinkle Egg Lights

By Noreen Doll. Create fun Twinkle Egg Lights quickly and easily. Inexpensive and fun for kids, you use … [Read More...] about Twinkle Egg Lights

Easter Basket from a Cereal Box

Easter Basket from a Cereal Box

By Noreen Doll. You can make a cute Easter basket from a cereal box. And it's fun to decorate the basket after … [Read More...] about Easter Basket from a Cereal Box

How to Make a Peep Stamp

How to Make a Peep Stamp

By Noreen Doll. Peeps are so popular, and it's fun to craft with them, too. Here's an easy way to make your … [Read More...] about How to Make a Peep Stamp

Bunny Stretch Bracelet and Bunny Necklace

Bunny Stretch Bracelet and Bunny Necklace

By Noreen Doll. Craft a bunny stretch bracelet and a bunny necklace for a little girl. This would make a … [Read More...] about Bunny Stretch Bracelet and Bunny Necklace

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Mother’s Day

Beat the Heat with an Easy to Make Fan

Beat the Heat with an Easy to Make Fan

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

Preschool Mothers Day Crafts

Preschool Mothers Day Crafts

By Noreen Doll. Even very small children will want to make preschool Mothers Day crafts. It's a nice opportunity for … [Read More...] about Preschool Mothers Day Crafts

Mothers Day Crafts for Toddlers

Mothers Day Crafts for Toddlers

By Noreen Doll. Mothers Day crafts for toddlers are perfect for even the very youngest children, who like to give Mom … [Read More...] about Mothers Day Crafts for Toddlers

Rustic Basket

Rustic Basket

By Noreen Doll. Today I have a tutorial for this Rustic Basket on the Bowdabra blog.   It's easy to … [Read More...] about Rustic Basket

More Mother's Day Ideas

Graduation

Homemade Graduation Gifts

Homemade Graduation Gifts

April 5, 2012 By Noreen Leave a Comment

Homemade graduation gifts are a personal way to let a graduate know how … [Read More...] about Homemade Graduation Gifts

Small Gift Box

Small Gift Box

December 12, 2013 By Noreen 23 Comments

By Noreen Doll. This small gift box could also be a favor box and … [Read More...] about Small Gift Box

Unique Graduation Gifts

Unique Graduation Gifts

April 5, 2012 By Noreen 8 Comments

By Noreen Doll. Graduation is an important occasion, and unique … [Read More...] about Unique Graduation Gifts

Graduation Cap Crafts

Graduation Cap Crafts

April 5, 2012 By Noreen 3 Comments

By Noreen Doll. Use these quick easy graduation cap crafts when … [Read More...] about Graduation Cap Crafts

Graduation Crafts

Graduation Crafts

April 5, 2012 By Noreen 3 Comments

You can make these creative graduation crafts to celebrate this important … [Read More...] about Graduation Crafts

Star Soda Can Lights

Star Soda Can Lights

June 5, 2015 By Noreen 31 Comments

By Noreen Doll. Create colorful star soda can lights for many … [Read More...] about Star Soda Can Lights

More Ideas for Graduation

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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

Dollar Bill Heart Origami

Dollar Bill Heart Origami

Creative Gift Card Wraps

Creative Gift Card Wraps

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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