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
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
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
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
Ideas for Re-Using Plastic Packaging
By Noreen Doll. Many gifts this year will come packaged in plastic and most of it is either recycled or thrown in the … [Read More...] about Ideas for Re-Using Plastic Packaging
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
Hot Pad Scissor Holder
By Noreen Doll. A scissor holder is a handy place to store your scissors, to protect the blades and to keep them away … [Read More...] about Hot Pad Scissor Holder
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 … [Read More...] about DIY Knife Drawer Divider
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
Valentine’s Day
Paper Plate Valentine Card
By Noreen Doll. Make a paper plate Valentine card that can be as … [Read More...] about Paper Plate Valentine Card
Stretchy Valentine Heart Bracelet
By Noreen Doll. Little girls will love wearing a stretchy Valentine … [Read More...] about Stretchy Valentine Heart Bracelet
Basic Brown Paper Bag Wreath
By Noreen Doll. A really neat way to recycle brown paper grocery bags is … [Read More...] about Basic Brown Paper Bag Wreath
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
Valentine Day Crafts for Kids
Valentine Day crafts for kids has ideas for making decorations, as well as … [Read More...] about Valentine Day Crafts for Kids
Conversation Heart Necklace
By Noreen Doll. A conversation heart necklace can be a nice accessory … [Read More...] about Conversation Heart Necklace
Printable Valentines Day Coloring Pages
Here are some great printable Valentines Day coloring pages to help kids of … [Read More...] about Printable Valentines Day Coloring Pages
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
Easy Easter Crafts
Look here for tons of fun and easy Easter crafts ideas. Now that winter is coming to an end and Spring will soon be … [Read More...] about Easy Easter Crafts
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
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
Flower Twinkle Light
This Flower Twinkle Light is quick and easy, and would make great place setting favors. A cluster of them would … [Read More...] about Flower Twinkle Light
Angel Crafts
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
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
Sweetheart Angel
By Noreen Doll. Create a sweetheart angel for your loved ones. This angel is perfect for Valentine's Day … [Read More...] about Sweetheart 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
