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
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
How to Remove a Sticky Tag
By Noreen Doll. I found this interesting old Wooden Nickel. A few decades ago this was a very popular way to … [Read More...] about How to Remove a Sticky Tag
Sharpie Touch Up Trick
Here’s an easy way to make a project look more professional. We put some hooks in a closet, and the silver … [Read More...] about Sharpie Touch Up Trick
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
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
Frugal Craft Tips
© by Noreen Doll. By using these frugal craft tips, there are many creative ways you can help keep your costs … [Read More...] about Frugal Craft Tips
Easy DIY Puzzle Board
We love to work jigsaw puzzles, but it’s sometimes difficult to find a surface large enough for working a … [Read More...] about Easy DIY Puzzle Board
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
Valentine’s Day
Valentine Gifts for Kids
Kids love celebrating any holiday, and you can make small Valentine gifts … [Read More...] about Valentine Gifts for Kids
Valentine Gift Ideas
Here are a few Valentine gift ideas you might like to use for some of the … [Read More...] about Valentine Gift Ideas
Stretchy Valentine Heart Bracelet
By Noreen Doll. Little girls will love wearing a stretchy Valentine … [Read More...] about Stretchy Valentine Heart Bracelet
Toddlers Free Valentine Crafts
Here are lots of toddlers free Valentine crafts. With a little … [Read More...] about Toddlers Free Valentine Crafts
Printable Valentine Games
If you need Valentine activities for your kids, try some of these printable … [Read More...] about Printable Valentine Games
Paper Plate Pop Up Heart
By Noreen Doll. A paper plate pop up heart is a very festive … [Read More...] about Paper Plate Pop Up Heart
Valentine Crafts for Kids – Sweet Treats
Sometimes you want to give a little more than just a card, and Valentine … [Read More...] about Valentine Crafts for Kids – Sweet Treats
St. Patrick’s Day
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
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
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
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
Easter
Paper Easter Basket Crafts
Paper Easter basket crafts can be done in many ways. They can be folded, rolled, woven, and … [Read More...] about Paper Easter Basket Crafts
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
Candy Carrots
By Noreen Doll. You can make fun candy carrots for favors on your Easter table. They are perfect for using … [Read More...] about Candy Carrots
Easter Basket Crafts
If you want unusual Easter basket crafts, there are fabric baskets, buckets, terracotta pot baskets and many other … [Read More...] about Easter Basket Crafts
Angel Crafts
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
Christmas Craft Ideas
Using Christmas craft ideas is a favorite pastime. I have always particularly loved the Christmas season. Spending … [Read More...] about Christmas Craft Ideas
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
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
