By Noreen Doll. Create an easy mini boneyard wreath with small skeletons. The Dollar Store has skeleton garlands with 4 mini skeletons dangling from a length of twine. I had seen a large Halloween wreath made with big bones, but I wanted something smaller. So I had fun disassembling several skeletons to make a mini skeleton wreath of my … [Read more...] about Boneyard Wreath
Archives for August 2012
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 laminating machine. I make sure the tape I laminate with is completely clear. One thing it is really nice for is preserving recipe cards. I have a few old recipe cards written by hand by relatives who are long gone. And I think it's pretty special to be … [Read more...] about Cheap Laminating
Make Sandpaper Last Longer
By Noreen Doll. Use packing tape to make sandpaper last longer. Whenever I would sand a project, it seemed like the paper always tore and became useless long before the grit had been used up. It was very frustrating. One day, after cutting a sheet of sandpaper to the size I needed, I grabbed a roll of packaging tape and taped strips all across the back. It … [Read more...] about Make Sandpaper Last Longer
Santa Treats
By Noreen Doll. Santa lovers will enjoy serving these fun Santa treats during the holiday season. Be sure to let the kids help make these goodies, as most of them are easy to do. Santa Claus Strawberries. Santa Claus strawberries are tasty, nutritious, and easy to make. Strawberry Cheesecake Santa Hats. Here's another strawberry Santa treat. Yumm! Santa … [Read more...] about Santa Treats
Soda Bottle Gift Wrap
By Noreen Doll. A soda bottle gift wrap is a fun way to wrap gifts for kids or teens. I recently needed a way to wrap some money I was giving, and I wanted to make it interesting. I washed and rinsed a 12 ounce soda bottle, and made sure it was completely dry before using it as a gift wrap. Materials Soda Bottle, Clean and Empty Shredded … [Read more...] about Soda Bottle Gift Wrap
Stamped Tile Coasters
By Noreen Doll. I love the country look of these stamped tile coasters. When I bought this country stamp set from Rubbernecker Stamps, I couldn't wait to use them. And they were so quick and easy to make, as well as inexpensive. They make a lovely gift for almost anyone. When I made this set for a gift, I liked it so much I ended up making another set for … [Read more...] about Stamped Tile Coasters
Mod Podge Storage Box
By Noreen Doll. Use a sturdy shoe box to make a Mod Podge storage box. You can cover the box with wallpaper or colorful designer paper to make it look nicer on your shelf. Shoe boxes can hold quite a lot, and their rectangular shape helps them fit on a shelf. Materials. 1 Shoe Box with Lid Wallpaper Sample Pages - or other Paper to Cover the … [Read more...] about Mod Podge Storage Box
Wax Paper Is Ideal for Crafting
By Noreen Doll. Wax paper can be found at the Dollar store or in the big box stores for a dollar or two. And it is extremely useful when you are crafting. I have always used Reynolds Cut-Rite wax paper because it seems to be a better quality than any other kind. Last fall I ironed colorful fall leaves between two sheets of wax paper to help preserve their color … [Read more...] about Wax Paper Is Ideal for Crafting
Crafting With Clothespins
By Noreen Doll. Crafting with clothespins is a necessity for me. They are one of the items I absolutely must have in my craft tool kit. They are so handy as a third hand when I don't have quite enough hands to hold a project. In this photo the clothespins are holding two things together while stitching around to attach them together. I always use spring … [Read more...] about Crafting With Clothespins
Big Hairy Tarantula
By Noreen Doll. Craft a delightful big hairy tarantula. He would love to sit in the center of your table. Kids will delight in making this fun and easy spider. Supplies 1 Small Paper Plate 1 Paper Bowl, the same size around as the plate 4 Black Bump Chenille Stems 2 Large Wiggly Eyes Paper Punch Black Yarn Clothespins (Dollar Tree) or … [Read more...] about Big Hairy Tarantula
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 centerpiece or hung by the loop attached to the pouf. What You Need l Large or 2 Medium White Bath Poufs 2 Coffee Filters 1 Gold or Silver Pipe Cleaner Gold or Silver Ribbon - to match the pipe cleaner Warm Melt Glue Needle and … [Read more...] about Bath Pouf Angel
Mini Shrinky Ornaments
by Noreen Doll. Mini shrinky ornaments are perfect for Advent Calendars, as well as the tips of branches on a Christmas tree. And they would be perfect for little girl's jewelry, key chains, backpack or cell phone dangles, or zipper pulls. More ideas for using them are hair barrettes and package decoratiions. And these mini ornaments are something kids and … [Read more...] about Mini Shrinky Ornaments
