By Noreen Doll. A Christmas tree candle is a great kid craft. Use a bag of foam Christmas tree stickers or cut out your own Christmas trees. Or you could use felt or paper trees for this project. The flameless candles you can find in the Dollar Store are perfect for kids to use. Materials. Flameless Candle Christmas Tree Stickers or … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Candle
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Turn Baby Socks into Keepsakes
By Noreen Doll. For a fun Christmas tree ornament, as well as a cherished keepsake, hang your little one's first pair of socks on the tree. They make darling little Christmas stockings. Comparing that tiny sock with the current size of your offspring's foot can be fun for the whole family - especially the owner of that foot! It would be extra special if … [Read more...] about Turn Baby Socks into Keepsakes
Speed Dry a Painted or Decoupage Project
By Noreen Doll. When I craft I have a hard time waiting for paint, glue or Mod Podge to dry. So I figured out a way to speed dry my projects. I have an old hair dryer that is too hot on one setting and too slow on the other setting for drying hair. But it's perfect for drying my crafts quickly. When I use the dryer on the high setting, I hold it about a foot away … [Read more...] about Speed Dry a Painted or Decoupage Project
Remove Dried Paint Splotches Easily and Cheaply
By Noreen Doll. While painting recently, we managed to have dried paint splotches on the vinyl floor. Because the vinyl is textured, removing the paint splotches presented a problem. It couldn't just be scraped off because the vinyl wasn't a flat surface - it had tiny ridges. We tried various things, and then discovered that alcohol would soften the paint so it … [Read more...] about Remove Dried Paint Splotches Easily and Cheaply
Hilda and Granny Smith
By Noreen Doll. A talented young lady of my acquaintance recently sent me a photo of some apple dolls she and her Mom made this summer. Meet Hilda and Granny Smith. Aren't they delightful? I love everything about them, from the aprons tied around their lace covered dresses, to the bonnet and scarf they are using to hold their hair in place. One of the fun … [Read more...] about Hilda and Granny Smith
Milk Jug Flag
By Noreen Doll. A milk jug flag is a fun and easy Patriotic craft for kids to make. And after they're finished, the kids can wave them in celebration. A craft table can be set up for kids, with milk jug panels for the kids to cut out, or with flags, flowers, and fans already cut out, waiting to be decorated. You can get 6 flags out of one milk jug if you experiment … [Read more...] about Milk Jug Flag
DIY Alcohol Hand Wipes
By Noreen Doll. Make DIY alcohol hand wipes. Especially during cold and flu season, I use hand wipes a lot. And they are expensive! I keep a bag or two of them in my car, and carry a few with me in a ziplock sandwich bag. Because I use so many, I decided to make my own, and here's how I do it. Materials. Unscented Baby Wipes Bottle of … [Read more...] about DIY Alcohol Hand Wipes
4th of July Fan from a Milk Jug
By Noreen Doll. Make an easy 4th of July fan from a milk jug. It makes a colorful patriotic favor, and is cheap and easy to create. And it really works to help your guests stay cool. It's a great project for kids to help with, as they can cover the fan with colorful designs. Or you could set up a table with markers and fan shapes pre-cut, and let all the guests … [Read more...] about 4th of July Fan from a Milk Jug
Milk Jug Garland
By Noreen Doll. Create a fun and crafty milk jug garland. This is so durable that you can hang it outside without fear of damage. I was studying a milk jug trying to decide how best to place a pattern on it when I happened to look at the bottom and noticed that it had 4 triangles on it. The first thing I thought of was the triangular shapes that you see on many … [Read more...] about Milk Jug Garland
Index Card Mini Binder
By Noreen Doll. My versatile index card mini binder is very handy. It's small and compact, and I can change the cards around, or add or remove cards whenever I need to. Because it has covers, the index cards are protected. I like using index cards because they are sturdier than paper, are very inexpensive, and come already cut to size. You can even buy … [Read more...] about Index Card Mini Binder
Use Up Citrus Peel
By Noreen Doll. Need a quick way to get more mileage from a citrus peel? Here's a great idea for how to use up citrus peel. After you've removed the pulp and juice from the fruit, save the peel. I'm using a grapefruit here, but oranges and lemons work just as well. Turn half of a peel inside out, then use it to scrub the sink. After you've finished … [Read more...] about Use Up Citrus Peel
Milk Jug Dry Erase Board
By Noreen Doll. A milk jug dry erase board is really easy to make because all you have to do is cut out one side of a milk jug. Be sure to use the smoother side of the plastic, because the slightly pebbled side doesn't work as well. The fun thing about this board is that it's small and easy to carry, and great for travel or for keeping kids busy when you are at a … [Read more...] about Milk Jug Dry Erase Board
