By Noreen Doll. Don't throw those Christmas cards away! Here are tons of ways to turn old Christmas cards into new treasures. Now that the holidays are winding down we are looking for ways to re-use the quantities of wrapping paper, boxes and Christmas cards that we have accumulated. These are some clever and creative ways for using those Christmas cards one … [Read more...] about Turn Old Christmas Cards into New Treasures
Archives for 2013
Aluminum Security Credit Card Holder Tutorial
By Noreen Doll. From what I've read, hackers can now use a hand held device to read your personal information on your credit cards even while the cards are tucked away in your wallet. I've also been seeing aluminum wallets for carrying credit cards, to thwart the ability to read the personal information on them. Being a crafter, I wanted to create my own … [Read more...] about Aluminum Security Credit Card Holder Tutorial
Broccoli and Cauliflower Quiche Recipe (Gluten Free)
By Noreen Doll. This Broccoli and Cauliflower Quiche recipe, which is gluten free, is made special by the addition of curry. We like to put in lots of broccoli, cauliflower and onion, so it's really more vegetable than egg. Crust Ingredients. 3 Tablespoons Butter, softened 1 Cup Oat Flour (Puree oats in a blender until it's flour.) 2 - 3 Tablespoons of … [Read more...] about Broccoli and Cauliflower Quiche Recipe (Gluten Free)
Pink Fluff Fruit Dessert Recipe (Gluten Free)
By Noreen Doll. This pink fluff fruit dessert recipe is quick to put together, and cool to eat. Perfect for a hot summer day - but good anytime. Because it has cottage cheese and pineapple in it, we sometimes have it as breakfast or lunch when we need to fix something fast and easy. Ingredients. 24 Ounce Cottage Cheese 8 Ounce Whipped Topping, thawed 20 … [Read more...] about Pink Fluff Fruit Dessert Recipe (Gluten Free)
The Best Back Scratcher I’ve Ever Had!
By Noreen Doll. The best back scratcher I've ever had is a metal pasta spoon. I've mostly lived in a dry climate, and when we run the heater in the house during the winter my skin dries out even more. As a consequence, my back would often itch. It's very difficult to reach your entire back with your fingers, and the itch always seems to be just out of reach of … [Read more...] about The Best Back Scratcher I’ve Ever Had!
Christmas Card Gift Jar
By Noreen Doll. A Christmas card gift jar is a useful way to re-purpose Christmas cards. Use your old canning jars, or buy a bunch at the end of the summer when they are on clearance. You can also find them at yard sales or thrift stores. Canning jars can be used for so many gifts, from foods to anything else that will fit inside. You could even roll up a tee shirt … [Read more...] about Christmas Card Gift Jar
Small Gift Box
By Noreen Doll. This small gift box could also be a favor box and you can make it in many sizes. Put your gift or favor in the center of the tissue paper and place it in the box for a lovely presentation. You can use it for any holiday or occasion simply by changing the color of the decorative paper on it. Think of using it at Easter with a handle, … [Read more...] about Small Gift Box
Poseable Gingerbread Man
By Noreen Doll. Create this delightful poseable gingerbread man to entertain little ones. It's easy to make and fun to play with. It would be a perfect stocking stuffer or small gift at a party. Kids can even make them as a party activity. Supplies. Brown Craft Foam Buttons 4 Brads White Paint Pen (optional) Small piece of … [Read more...] about Poseable Gingerbread Man
Peek a Boo Santa
By Noreen Doll. Create a fun easy Peek a Boo Santa to delight tots. What's in Santa's pack? Peek a boo! He would make a fun stocking stuffer, Christmas party prize, or a great craft for kids to make. Supplies. Craft Foam - pink, white, red, and black. Bit of twine, string, or ribbon 1 Brad Quick Dry Tacky Glue Scissors Paper … [Read more...] about Peek a Boo Santa
Single Use Poinsettia Soaps
By Noreen Doll. Single use poinsettia soaps make a nice hostess gift, or a gift for someone who frequently has guests. Each leaf has enough soap for a single use, and the disposable leaf will provide a slight scrub. The soaped leaves can be attractively arranged in a Christmas dish to make a pretty decoration for the bathroom. I found these poinsettia rings … [Read more...] about Single Use Poinsettia Soaps
Christmas Money Tree
By Noreen Doll. A Christmas money tree makes a very fun gift, and it's perfect for anyone. You can use any denomination of dollar bills to create it, so you can give whatever amount of money you want to. 7 bills were used to create this money tree. I found this great idea at Then She Made. I thought a gold dollar coin would make a fun tree topper … [Read more...] about Christmas Money Tree
Scrunched Paper Candy Cane
By Noreen Doll. A scrunched paper Candy Cane is so easy even toddlers can have fun making it. They'll love scrunching up the tissue paper squares to be glued on the cardboard. It's cheap and easy to make with recycled cereal cardboard and tissue paper. Older kids can cut out the tissue paper squares ahead of time so you'll have everything ready when it's … [Read more...] about Scrunched Paper Candy Cane
