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
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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 … [Read More...] about DIY Paper Towel Face Mask
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
Remove Burned-On Food from a Pan
By Noreen Doll. Here's an easy way to remove burned on food from a pan. I had a non stick pan with severely … [Read More...] about Remove Burned-On Food from a Pan
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
Cardboard Safety Sheath for a Knife
By Noreen Doll. A cardboard safety sheath for a knife is very handy, not only to protect the blade of the knife, but … [Read More...] about Cardboard Safety Sheath for a Knife
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
Comfortable Sock Tip for Fussy Feet
By Noreen Doll. I know two young boys with very sensitive feet. Every day getting shoes and socks to fit … [Read More...] about Comfortable Sock Tip for Fussy Feet
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
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
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
Easter Basket from a Cereal Box
By Noreen Doll. You can make a cute Easter basket from a cereal box. And it's fun to decorate the basket after … [Read More...] about Easter Basket from a Cereal Box
How to Make a Peep Stamp
By Noreen Doll. Peeps are so popular, and it's fun to craft with them, too. Here's an easy way to make your … [Read More...] about How to Make a Peep Stamp
Bunny Stretch Bracelet and Bunny Necklace
By Noreen Doll. Craft a bunny stretch bracelet and a bunny necklace for a little girl. This would make a … [Read More...] about Bunny Stretch Bracelet and Bunny Necklace
Mother’s Day
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
Preschool Mothers Day Crafts
By Noreen Doll. Even very small children will want to make preschool Mothers Day crafts. It's a nice opportunity for … [Read More...] about Preschool Mothers Day Crafts
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
Rustic Basket
By Noreen Doll. Today I have a tutorial for this Rustic Basket on the Bowdabra blog. It's easy to … [Read More...] about Rustic Basket
Graduation
Homemade Graduation Gifts
Homemade graduation gifts are a personal way to let a graduate know how … [Read More...] about Homemade Graduation Gifts
Small Gift Box
By Noreen Doll. This small gift box could also be a favor box and … [Read More...] about Small Gift Box
Unique Graduation Gifts
By Noreen Doll. Graduation is an important occasion, and unique … [Read More...] about Unique Graduation Gifts
Graduation Cap Crafts
By Noreen Doll. Use these quick easy graduation cap crafts when … [Read More...] about Graduation Cap Crafts
Graduation Crafts
You can make these creative graduation crafts to celebrate this important … [Read More...] about Graduation Crafts
Star Soda Can Lights
By Noreen Doll. Create colorful star soda can lights for many … [Read More...] about Star Soda Can Lights
