By Noreen Doll. Green Chile Beef is a family favorite. And it's easy to make in the crockpot. Start it in the morning and it's ready for dinner. Add rice or tortillas and a salad, and dinner is finished. We package the leftovers in single serving sizes in ziplock bags and freeze them. Later you can heat just one, or more, depending on how many people you're … [Read more...] about Green Chile Beef (Gluten Free)
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How to Cut Holes in the Middle of Something
By Noreen Doll. I make lots of projects that require holes in the middle where they are hard to cut. Here is an easy way to cut holes in the middle of something. If the item is soft and flexible and bends easily, cut the hole like this. Fold the item in half so you can see half of the hole on either side. Using sharp scissors, cut a small slit in the … [Read more...] about How to Cut Holes in the Middle of Something
How to Make a Heart Pattern
By Noreen Doll. A heart pattern is one of the easiest patterns to make. Fold a piece of paper in half and draw half a heart next to the fold. Cut out the heart while the paper is still folded. Open the heart after it is cut out. You can make all kinds of variations to a simple heart pattern. Make it long and skinny. Make it … [Read more...] about How to Make a Heart Pattern
No Glue Heart Chain
By Noreen Doll. This is a fun and easy no glue heart chain that kids can make. All it requires is a little paper folding and cutting. This heart chain can be made in all one color, or the hearts can be a variety of colors. And you can vary the size of the heart by making the rectangle larger or smaller. Supplies. Colorful … [Read more...] about No Glue Heart Chain
Valentine Holder from a Cereal Box
By Noreen Doll. Create a Valentine holder from a cereal box. Because it has handles, it's very useful for carrying Valentines to and from school, and for storing them at home. It could also be a sturdy gift box, that can be reused many times. I used a cereal box that was about 8 inches by 12 inches and cut it down to about half that size, leaving handles … [Read more...] about Valentine Holder from a Cereal Box
Quick Valentine Napkin Rings
By Noreen Doll. For a last minute place setting decoration, create these quick Valentine napkin rings. They are easy enough that even preschoolers could help you make them. And they would be fun for a Valentine or classroom party. I found the conversation hearts at Target's Dollar Spot, and the plain heart stickers at the Dollar Store. You can … [Read more...] about Quick Valentine Napkin Rings
Sparkly Heart Button Covers
By Noreen Doll. For a fun way to glitz up your outfit, try these sparkly heart button covers. They are quick and easy, and add some glamour, too. Get a package of glitter hearts from the Dollar Store, or make your own with glitter craft foam. Supplies. Glitter Hearts Table Scatter Craft Knife How to Make Sparkly Heart Button Covers. 1. From a … [Read more...] about Sparkly Heart Button Covers
Conversation Heart Cupcakes
By Noreen Doll. Make conversation heart cupcakes for a fun Valentine treat. These cupcakes are so easy to decorate that even preschoolers can help. All you do is sandwich a toothpick between conversation heart stickers and stick the toothpick into a cupcake. Materials. Foam Conversation Heart Stickers Toothpicks Frosted Cupcakes How to Make … [Read more...] about Conversation Heart Cupcakes
Organizer from Square Quart Bottles
By Noreen Doll. Create a clever organizer from square quart bottles. These bottles would ordinarily be tossed into the recycle bin, but square bottles fit nicely together. So I decided to cut the tops off them and repurpose them into little storage bins that could be nested together inside a larger bin. This keeps all the little parts organized and … [Read more...] about Organizer from Square Quart Bottles
Crafty Journal Featured by Fluster Buster
Today Crafty Journal is being featured on Fluster Buster. Robin has many interesting posts there containing collections of things. One of her ongoing lists is her World WarII Series where she mentions one item and then tells of many different ways that item may have been used during the war years. Because people were donating everything they could to the war effort, … [Read more...] about Crafty Journal Featured by Fluster Buster
A Fast Way to Heal Chapped Hands
By Noreen Doll. My hands often get very chapped. I wash them frequently, which is hard on them. And in the winter time they dry out as well. I've tried all kinds of lotions and oils, which help some, but my hands can still be uncomfortable. Recently, I rubbed a Vaporizing Chest Rub (Vicks is one brand) all over my hands just before I went to bed. I couldn't … [Read more...] about A Fast Way to Heal Chapped Hands
