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

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

Speedy Apple Slicing
By Noreen Doll. Do you ever wish you knew how to do speedy apple slicing, instead of slaving over preparing … [Read More...] about Speedy Apple Slicing

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

How to Sharpen a Punch
By Noreen Doll. Do you need to sharpen a punch? Any kind of punch can be sharpened this way. I was punching … [Read More...] about How to Sharpen a Punch

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

An Easy Way to Peel a Boiled Egg
By Noreen Doll. Do you need an easy way to peel a boiled egg? It is so frustrating trying to peel a fresh … [Read More...] about An Easy Way to Peel a Boiled Egg

Quick Clean Up Tip for Raw Egg Mess
by Noreen Doll. Drop an Egg on the floor? Here's a quick clean up tip. Grab your salt box and sprinkle a … [Read More...] about Quick Clean Up Tip for Raw Egg Mess

How to Prevent Cord Ends from Fraying While You Work
By Noreen Doll. Do you ever try to thread ribbon or twine through a punched hole only to have the end fray and spread … [Read More...] about How to Prevent Cord Ends from Fraying While You Work
Valentine’s Day

Dollar Bill Butterfly
A Dollar Bill Butterfly is a nice shape for many gift giving occasions, and it’s easy to make. Because it is made … [Read More...] about Dollar Bill Butterfly

Dollar Bill Heart Mouse
Make your Dollar Bill origami just a little more fun by turning it into a heart shaped mouse. It will make a fun … [Read More...] about Dollar Bill Heart Mouse

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

Quick Heart Bookmark
By Noreen Doll. It only takes a few folds to make a quick heart bookmark that slides onto a corner of the page you … [Read More...] about Quick Heart Bookmark
St. Patrick’s Day Ideas

St. Patrick’s Day Preschool Crafts
Looking for some fun St. Patrick's Day preschool crafts? Help your … [Read More...] about St. Patrick’s Day Preschool Crafts

Shamrock Paper Chain
By Noreen Doll. Create a fun shamrock paper chain with a few folds and … [Read More...] about Shamrock Paper Chain

Sparkly Shamrock Necklace
By Noreen Doll. A sparkly shamrock necklace is perfect for a little girl … [Read More...] about Sparkly Shamrock Necklace

St. Patrick’s Day Ribbon Bouquet
Today I have a tutorial for a St. Patrick's Day Ribbon Bouquet on the … [Read More...] about St. Patrick’s Day Ribbon Bouquet

Dollar Bill Shamrock
By Noreen Doll. This dollar bill shamrock was fun and easy to … [Read More...] about Dollar Bill Shamrock

TP Tube Shamrock Stamp
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By Noreen Doll. A TP tube shamrock stamp is an easy fun craft tool for … [Read More...] about TP Tube Shamrock Stamp

Shamrock Wreath
By Noreen Doll. Create this easy shamrock wreath that can be used in … [Read More...] about Shamrock Wreath
Easter Crafts

Big Bow Bunny
By Noreen Doll. This week I have a project being featured on the Bowdabra blog. I created the Big Bow Bunny with 2 … [Read More...] about Big Bow Bunny

Pretty Paper Basket
By Noreen Doll. Create a pretty paper basket with a piece of paper and some ribbon or twine. I saw these … [Read More...] about Pretty Paper Basket

Garland Bunny
by Noreen Doll. This funky looking garland bunny makes a cute addition to an Easter holiday table, or an Easter … [Read More...] about Garland Bunny

Over 140 Non-Candy Easter Basket Fillers
By Noreen Doll. This year go candy free and use some of these non-candy Easter basket fillers for your kids. And … [Read More...] about Over 140 Non-Candy Easter Basket Fillers
Angel Crafts

Shamrock Angel
By Noreen Doll. A shamrock angel is a fun idea for a St. Patrick's Day decoration. It can be used on a mantel … [Read More...] about Shamrock Angel

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

Clothespin Angel
By Noreen Doll. A clothespin angel can be made from the simplest of materials. Use scraps of ribbon, plus a … [Read More...] about Clothespin 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