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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

Craft with Cereal Boxes

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

PVC Pipe Rack

PVC Pipe Rack

By Noreen Doll. This PVC pipe rack is very easy to put together and can have many uses. It can be used as an … [Read More...] about PVC Pipe Rack

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

Easy DIY Puzzle Board

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

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

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

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

How to Dry Paint Quickly

How to Dry Paint Quickly

By Noreen Doll. One way to dry paint quickly is to set your project outside on a warm sunny day. But if you … [Read More...] about How to Dry Paint Quickly

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Patriotic Ideas

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

Patriotic Star Wreath

Patriotic Star Wreath

By Noreen Doll. This patriotic star wreath is easy for kids and cheap to make. The lunch bags required for the … [Read More...] about Patriotic Star Wreath

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

Paper Plate Pop Up Firecrackers

Paper Plate Pop Up Firecrackers

By Noreen Doll. Paper Plate Pop Up Firecrackers are a fun patriotic craft for kids to make for Memorial Day or 4th of … [Read More...] about Paper Plate Pop Up Firecrackers

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Mother’s Day

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

Cheap Mothers Day Flowers

Cheap Mothers Day Flowers

by Noreen Doll. You can make very nice cheap Mothers Day flowers. Buy a terra cotta pot and paint or decoupage … [Read More...] about Cheap Mothers Day Flowers

Mothers Day Crafts for Kids

Mothers Day Crafts for Kids

By Noreen Doll. Kids enjoy making Mothers Day gifts, and Mothers Day crafts for kids are perfect for … [Read More...] about Mothers Day Crafts for Kids

Mothers Day Gifts for Grandma

Mothers Day Gifts for Grandma

By Noreen Doll. Mothers Day gifts for Grandma need to be extra special because Grandmothers are … [Read More...] about Mothers Day Gifts for Grandma

More Mother's Day Ideas

Graduation

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

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

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

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

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

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

More Ideas for Graduation

Summer Fun for Kids

Easter Egg Button Covers

Easter Egg Button Covers

By Noreen Doll. Easter egg button covers are a fun way to decorate a shirt or blouse. Kids can make them from … [Read More...] about Easter Egg Button Covers

Basic Folded One Sheet Pocket Book

Basic Folded One Sheet Pocket Book

By Noreen Doll. A folded one sheet pocket book is easy to make and a fun little book to use. It has a little … [Read More...] about Basic Folded One Sheet Pocket Book

Dinosaur Matching Game for Toddler

Dinosaur Matching Game for Toddler

© by Noreen Doll. This easy cheap dinosaur matching game for toddler fun can be quickly put together. Kids … [Read More...] about Dinosaur Matching Game for Toddler

Jack O Lantern Finger Puppet

Jack O Lantern Finger Puppet

By Noreen Doll. Create an easy Jack O Lantern finger puppet that is quick to make and fun to use. This is … [Read More...] about Jack O Lantern Finger Puppet

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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

Unique Graduation Gifts

Unique Graduation Gifts

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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