By Noreen Doll. Make a fun bunny bagalope with an envelope. It's easy and quick to do and could be used as a gift bag, for favors, or even a small Easter basket. You can make different sizes depending on the size of the envelope you use. Materials. Envelope - Mine is 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches Scissors Ruler Pencil Eyes Foam or Paper Scrap for … [Read more...] about Bunny Bagalope
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Shamrock Paper Chain
By Noreen Doll. Create a fun shamrock paper chain with a few folds and snips. Remember how much fun it was to make paper chains when you were a kid? Here's an easy idea for a fun shamrock paper chain. You can make a bunch, tape them together, and string them across a room. Get all the kids to help with the folding and cutting, and you will soon have … [Read more...] about Shamrock Paper Chain
Shamrock Wreath
By Noreen Doll. Create this easy shamrock wreath that can be used in many ways for St. Patrick's Day. Hang it as a wreath. Enclose it in clear self-adhesive Con Tact shelf liner and use it as a placemat, or as a mat in the center of the table. Attach it to a page in your scrapbook and create a layout. Use this shamrock wreath to make a frame for a photo … [Read more...] about Shamrock Wreath
Spiral Organizer
By Noreen Doll. I was asked to create a spiral organizer, because the owner was unable to find one that would work well. Thus the idea for creating one that was perfectly suitable came about. It was created without actually having to purchase anything, just using materials already on hand. Materials. 2 Pieces of Cardboard 4 Sheets of Designer … [Read more...] about Spiral Organizer
Easy Dollar Bill Heart
By Noreen Doll. Here's a fun easy dollar bill heart that even kids can easily make. Or it could make a fun tooth fairy gift. It requires 2 dollar bills and staples or paper clips to hold the ends together. You will need really crisp new bills to make this turn out well. Materials. 2 Dollar Bills Staples or Paper Clips How to Make an Easy Dollar … [Read more...] about Easy Dollar Bill Heart
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 or side table, or as a centerpiece on a dining table. It would be easy to make several for a party. Or you could put a magnet on the back and attach it to your refrigerator. I dyed a coffee filter green to make this angel, but it could easily be … [Read more...] about Shamrock Angel
Dollar Bill Heart Origami
By Noreen Doll. A dollar bill heart origami is a fun way to give a gift of money, as it can be made with a bill of any amount. Make a fun dollar bill heart to give to your grandkids. They will love getting it! It can be any denomination, and would make a great Valentine gift. It is easy enough that you could teach older kids how to do it, too. I found … [Read more...] about Dollar Bill Heart Origami
Lollipop Bouquet
By Noreen Doll. Here's an easy lollipop bouquet that would make a fun centerpiece for a kid's party. Or the lollipops could be shared with classmates for Valentine's Day or Easter. Kids could easily make these pops. It would be great scissors practice for little ones. If you are making the lollipops with a group, you can precut all the squares and then let … [Read more...] about Lollipop Bouquet
Valentine Heart Barrettes
By Noreen Doll. Using Valentine heart barrettes is a fun way to dress for the holiday. They are easy and inexpensive to create, and you can make them to match many different outfits. Little girls love wearing pretty things in their hair and these are perfect for them. One bag of conversation heart stickers from Target's Dollar Spot will make lots of Valentine … [Read more...] about Valentine Heart Barrettes
Kids Craft Ideas
By Noreen Doll. It's nice to have kids craft ideas handy for those times when kids have run out of fun things to do. This easy craft can be made from recycled foam containers. Keeping a supply of craft materials on hand will make it easy for kids to create at a moments notice. Do be sure to keep recyclables on hand as well as regular craft supplies. And … [Read more...] about Kids Craft Ideas
Conversation Heart Magnet
By Noreen Doll. Craft an easy conversation heart magnet with foam hearts. This is a great idea for a classroom project or Valentine favors for kids to make at a party. The conversation heart stickers are 80 for $1 at Dollar Tree. And you can buy packs of larger foam hearts at Walmart or the craft store. I already had the larger hearts, but you could … [Read more...] about Conversation Heart Magnet
Lasting Valentine Bouquet
By Noreen Doll. Here's a fun Valentine bouquet your kids can create. It would make a great gift for Grandma, or a friend or neighbor. I used a 7 ounce size diced chili can for this project, but you could use any size you like. I was going to paint the can silver, but decided that since it was already a nice shiny silver, I would just use it like it was. You could … [Read more...] about Lasting Valentine Bouquet
