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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

Cheap Amateur Painting Tips

Cheap Amateur Painting Tips

By Noreen Doll. Periodically we need to repaint a room in our house, and in the process have found some ways to make … [Read More...] about Cheap Amateur Painting Tips

Ideas for Re-Using Plastic Packaging

Ideas for Re-Using Plastic Packaging

By Noreen Doll. Many gifts this year will come packaged in plastic and most of it is either recycled or thrown in the … [Read More...] about Ideas for Re-Using Plastic Packaging

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

Make Sandpaper Last Longer

Make Sandpaper Last Longer

By Noreen Doll. Use packing tape to make sandpaper last longer. Whenever I would sand a project, it seemed … [Read More...] about Make Sandpaper Last Longer

How to Mark Dark Fabric or Paper for Cutting

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

How to Cut Holes in the Middle of Something

How to Cut Holes in the Middle of Something

By Noreen Doll. I make lots of projects that require holes in the middle where they are hard to cut. Here is … [Read More...] about How to Cut Holes in the Middle of Something

Napkin Ring Makeover

Napkin Ring Makeover

By Noreen Doll. I wanted some napkin rings for a special occasion but didn’t want to spend a whole lot of … [Read More...] about Napkin Ring Makeover

Make Your Own Paint Color

Make Your Own Paint Color

by Noreen Doll. One way to be frugal is to make your own paint. I don't mean to actually make your own paint from … [Read More...] about Make Your Own Paint Color

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Fall Ideas

Fall Leaf Placemat

Fall Leaf Placemat

September 30, 2013 By Noreen 1 Comment

By Noreen Doll. A fall leaf placemat is another nice way to preserve … [Read More...] about Fall Leaf Placemat

Turkey Finger Puppet

Turkey Finger Puppet

November 15, 2013 By Noreen 29 Comments

By Noreen Doll. Create a fun turkey finger puppet for kids. They … [Read More...] about Turkey Finger Puppet

More Pumpkin Crafts

More Pumpkin Crafts

June 18, 2012 By Noreen Leave a Comment

Pumpkins and Jack-O-Lanterns are the most used decorations for Halloween … [Read More...] about More Pumpkin Crafts

Hanging 3-D Leaf Ornament

Hanging 3-D Leaf Ornament

November 3, 2014 By Noreen 12 Comments

By Noreen Doll. Create a beautiful paper hanging 3-D leaf ornament that … [Read More...] about Hanging 3-D Leaf Ornament

Preschool Turkey Crafts

Preschool Turkey Crafts

June 24, 2012 By Noreen 1 Comment

Making preschool turkey crafts is great fun for very young children. Paper … [Read More...] about Preschool Turkey Crafts

Basic Brown Paper Bag Wreath

Basic Brown Paper Bag Wreath

July 31, 2015 By Noreen 15 Comments

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

Autumn Angel

Autumn Angel

September 11, 2012 By Noreen 54 Comments

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

More Ideas for Fall

Halloween

Halloween Cards

Halloween Cards

Here are 2 fun Halloween cards I made. by Noreen Doll … [Read More...] about Halloween Cards

Halloween Silverware Holder

Halloween Silverware Holder

By Noreen Doll. Create a creepy Halloween Silverware Holder using a pot holder. You can have lots of fun with … [Read More...] about Halloween Silverware Holder

Haunted Money Hugs

Haunted Money Hugs

By Noreen Doll. Haunted Money Hugs is a fun way for Grandparents to give their grandkids a little holiday … [Read More...] about Haunted Money Hugs

Spider Web Candle Jar

Spider Web Candle Jar

By Noreen Doll. A Spider Web Candle Jar is a fun Halloween project. When i saw this spider web lace at the … [Read More...] about Spider Web Candle Jar

More Halloween Ideas

Patriotic

Flag Crafts for Kids

Flag Crafts for Kids

Kids enjoy all kinds of crafting and making flag crafts for kids encourages them to learn about Independence Day and … [Read More...] about Flag Crafts for Kids

Patriotic Mini Gift Box

Patriotic Mini Gift Box

By Noreen Doll. Make a fun and easy patriotic mini gift box for 4th of July favors. Fill it with Snaps for the … [Read More...] about Patriotic Mini Gift Box

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

4th of July Craft Ideas

4th of July Craft Ideas

For 4th of July craft ideas, games, clipart and fun patriotic treats, you need look no further. When I was a kid, … [Read More...] about 4th of July Craft Ideas

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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

Easy Paperclip Angel Ornament

Easy Paperclip Angel Ornament

By Noreen Doll. This easy paperclip angel ornament is so quick to make, you can make a dozen or two in an … [Read More...] about Easy Paperclip Angel Ornament

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

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

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

Dollar Bill Butterfly

Dollar Bill Butterfly

Christmas Money Tree

Christmas Money Tree

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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