By Noreen Doll. Bats are always popular for Halloween, and this cute bat finger puppet is easy and fun. I recycled a black foam tray that previously held vegetables (never reuse one that has held raw meat), that I had washed. It was long and narrow and pretty much bat -shaped. Materials. Black Styrofoam Tray Scissors Pencil Scrap Paper to … [Read more...] about Bat Finger Puppet
Archives for August 2013
How to Fix a Rusted Paper Punch
By Noreen Doll. I came across an old paper punch that had belonged to my folks. It had been around for quite a while, and because it was old, it was a very well made tool. But, unfortunately, it had rusted some on the inside, and when I squeezed it shut it stayed that way. I had to pry it open again to release it. I was going to dispose of it, but because it … [Read more...] about How to Fix a Rusted Paper Punch
Haunted Journal
By Noreen Doll. I love my new haunted journal! I really enjoy Halloween images, so that is what I decided to use when I needed to make a journal. I put a few pocket pages in among the journaling pages because it's so handy to have a place to hold bits of paper on which notes have been written that are not ready to be used or disposed of. And besides, I love … [Read more...] about Haunted Journal
Corn and Black Bean Salsa Recipe (Gluten Free)
By Noreen Doll. This corn and black bean salsa recipe is especially nice to use when it's hot and you don't feel like cooking or heating up the kitchen. You can serve it with chips or roll it in a tortilla, or just eat it with some lettuce. Ingredients. 1 Bell Pepper, diced 1 Onion, diced 3 Cloves Garlic, minced 2 - 16 Ounce cans Tomatoes, chopped and … [Read more...] about Corn and Black Bean Salsa Recipe (Gluten Free)
Cracker Box Lid Holder
By Noreen Doll. Like many people, we use lots of plastic containers that also have lots of lids. These lids are stacked in a messy pile in the cupboard, and we can never seem to find the one we need. This cracker box lid holder solves the problem perfectly. And if you put the lids in with largest at the back and smallest in the front, it's pretty quick and easy to find … [Read more...] about Cracker Box Lid Holder
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 in all directions? One clever remedy I've discovered is to put a drop or two of white glue on my finger tip and then stick the end of the twine in the glue and rub the glue all over the end. Twist the end of the twine in the direction that … [Read more...] about How to Prevent Cord Ends from Fraying While You Work
Embroidery Thread Bobbin from a Milk Jug
By Noreen Doll. I had a little bit of plastic left around the opening of the milk jug and I wanted to be able to use it, because I challenged myself to use as much of the jug as I could. I noticed the plastic was just the right size for embroidery thread bobbins. So I used a bobbin I already had as a pattern, and traced the bobbins around the opening. And … [Read more...] about Embroidery Thread Bobbin from a Milk Jug
Folded Paper Pocket for a Book
By Noreen Doll. It's handy to know how to make a folded pocket for a book, because pockets are really handy for containing loose papers, and books usually come without pockets. I like to put at least one (usually more than one) in most books I make. And they are easy to add to a 3 ring binder, too. Here's how to make a folded paper pocket for a … [Read more...] about Folded Paper Pocket for a Book
Tea Set Ornaments
By Noreen Doll. When I saw this sweet teeny tea set in the Dollar Store I thought of what pretty tea set ornaments they would make. I love the delicate pink flower painted on each piece. It could be a fun way to preserve a tea set once loved by a little girl who no longer uses it. The ornaments were simple to make, and only needed time for the glue to dry before … [Read more...] about Tea Set Ornaments
Blueberry Cobbler Recipe (Gluten Free)
By Noreen Doll. This delicious blueberry cobbler recipe is easy to make and gluten free. Ingredients 2 Pints Blueberries 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice Tablespoon Cornstarch 1/2 Cup Sugar (or more if you like it really sweet) Topping 2 1/2 Cups Quick Cooking Oats 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch 6 Tablespoons Butter, Softened How to Make Blueberry … [Read more...] about Blueberry Cobbler Recipe (Gluten Free)
