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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

Crafting Mistake

Crafting Mistake

© by Noreen Doll. What do you do when you make a crafting mistake? Throw the whole project away? Try to fix it or … [Read More...] about Crafting Mistake

Clean Your Oven Without Scrubbing

Clean Your Oven Without Scrubbing

By Noreen Doll. A friend moved into a place that was in really bad shape, and she asked for ideas on how to clean … [Read More...] about Clean Your Oven Without Scrubbing

Slippery Purse Strap Fix

Slippery Purse Strap Fix

Have you ever had a purse whose strap was so slippery it just wouldn’t stay on your shoulder? My daughter has a … [Read More...] about Slippery Purse Strap Fix

Sharpie Touch Up Trick

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

Tiny Hole Punch Tip

Tiny Hole Punch Tip

By Noreen Doll. Here's a great tiny hole punch tip for when you want to make a neat small hole without tearing the … [Read More...] about Tiny Hole Punch Tip

Cheap Laminating

Cheap Laminating

By Noreen Doll. You can use packaging tape for cheap laminating if you don't have - and don't want to buy - a … [Read More...] about Cheap Laminating

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 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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Fall Ideas

Preserve Fall Leaves

Preserve Fall Leaves

June 26, 2012 By Noreen 85 Comments

By Noreen Doll. Did you ever wonder how to preserve fall leaves so you … [Read More...] about Preserve Fall Leaves

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

Sparkly Leaf Button Covers

Sparkly Leaf Button Covers

November 19, 2014 By Noreen 16 Comments

By Noreen Doll. Add a little glitz to a plain blouse for your Fall or … [Read More...] about Sparkly Leaf Button Covers

Glittery Fall Leaf Earrings

Glittery Fall Leaf Earrings

September 1, 2014 By Noreen 17 Comments

By Noreen Doll. Create a fun pair of glittery fall leaf earrings to … [Read More...] about Glittery Fall Leaf Earrings

Thanksgiving Crafts

Thanksgiving Crafts

June 28, 2012 By Noreen Leave a Comment

Easy, unique Thanksgiving crafts are fun for the whole … [Read More...] about Thanksgiving Crafts

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

Pumpkin Crafts for Toddlers

Pumpkin Crafts for Toddlers

June 17, 2012 By Noreen 7 Comments

Pumpkin crafts for toddlers are easy and fun to do. With just a few … [Read More...] about Pumpkin Crafts for Toddlers

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

Patriotic Fan from a Deck of Cards

Patriotic Fan from a Deck of Cards

by Noreen Doll. Even kids can make a patriotic fan from a deck of cards. It's a great 4th of July or Memorial … [Read More...] about Patriotic Fan from a Deck of Cards

4th of July Games

4th of July Games

4th of July games are a great part of celebrating the holiday. Traditional games include relay races, sack races, 3 … [Read More...] about 4th of July Games

4th of July Clip Art

4th of July Clip Art

4th of July clip art projects are easy to do when you can start by printing the pages you need. For quick and easy … [Read More...] about 4th of July Clip Art

American Flag Crafts

American Flag Crafts

American flag crafts are perfect for the 4th of July. There are few things more stirring than seeing the American … [Read More...] about American Flag Crafts

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Angel Crafts

Christmas Angel Crafts

Christmas Angel Crafts

Christmas angel crafts are perfect for hanging on your tree. Many of these angels could be made into magnets or pins. … [Read More...] about Christmas Angel Crafts

Bath Pouf Angel

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

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

Snowflake Angel

Snowflake Angel

By Noreen Doll. A snowflake angel is quick and easy to make and would make a nice little gift to add to the top of a … [Read More...] about Snowflake Angel

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

Bunny Money

Bunny Money

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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