There are lots of great crafts you can make from aluminum cans. And the colorful logos on the cans add to the finished project. For most projects you need to first turn a soda can into a flat sheet of aluminum. When I'm cutting aluminum cans, I like to wear a kevlar glove on the hand holding the can to prevent cuts. The can edges are really sharp when … [Read more...] about How to Turn a Soda Can into a Flat Sheet of Aluminum
Archives for May 2014
Eclair Cake
By Noreen Doll. Eclair Cake is a wonderful summer treat! Although it's tasty all year round. It's easy to make, cool, and delicious to eat. Put it together quickly, and refrigerate a few hours before serving. Ingredients. 2 Small (3.4 oz) Boxes French Vanilla Pudding 1- 8 Ounce Whipped Topping 3 Cups Milk 1 Pound Graham … [Read more...] about Eclair Cake
Multi-Purpose Fashion Accessory
By Noreen Doll. Here's a multi-purpose fashion accessory that you can use in lots of ways. It's inexpensive to buy the fabric, and easy to stitch. It only requires one seam. It's actually a simple tube top, and look what you can do with it! 1. Fill In a Too Low Neckline. This multi-purpose fashion accessory can be used under a top where the neckline is too low. … [Read more...] about Multi-Purpose Fashion Accessory
Placemats Are a Great Teaching Tool
By Noreen Doll. We've discovered that placemats are a great teaching tool. Kids love to use the colorful mats at mealtime, and they can't help seeing and learning what's on the mats. Our kids are voracious learners, and they've learned so much from place mats. We've had some really interesting ones, including a U.S.A. map with states and capitals, the solar … [Read more...] about Placemats Are a Great Teaching Tool
Keep Rings Safe When You’re Working in the Kitchen
By Noreen Doll. How do you keep rings safe when you're working in the kitchen? Lots of people keep a small dish on the window sill or counter to hold their rings. However, it can be very easy to bump this dish and knock the rings into the sink - and sometimes down the disposal or drain. Here's a clever idea for keeping your rings safe when you need to remove … [Read more...] about Keep Rings Safe When You’re Working in the Kitchen
PVC Pipe Rack
By Noreen Doll. This PVC pipe rack is very easy to put together and can have many uses. It can be used as an extra rod in the tub or shower to hang wet things on. It could also be used in a bedroom as a clothes rack. Put it in the laundry room to hang wet clothes to dry, or hang wet rain gear on it. You can make a rack almost any size you want, and if it's … [Read more...] about PVC Pipe Rack
Crafty Journal Featured on 2 Crochet Hooks
Today Crafty Journal is being featured on 2 Crochet Hooks. This creative site has lots of fun ideas for making crocheted items and other great crafts that can be used for gifts or just enjoyed yourself. Check out this clever idea for using fabric and duct tape to make doll clothes! Each week they have a fun link party, too, where you can find even more ideas for … [Read more...] about Crafty Journal Featured on 2 Crochet Hooks
Sumi Salad
By Noreen Doll. Sumi Salad is good anytime, but particularly in the summer when it is hot and you don't feel like fussing in the kitchen. It has protein, carbohydrates and vegetables, so it's a balanced dish. And it's easy to make. Ingredients. Dressing: 1/4 Cup White Sugar 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper 1 Teaspoon Salt 1/2 Cup Rice Vinegar 3/4 Cup … [Read more...] about Sumi Salad
