By Noreen Doll. I'm very excited to be chosen as a designer for Bowdabra, a great tool for making creative bows! My first project is on their site, and you can find the Valentine Ribbon Pouch Banner here. Stop by and check out my project, and the Bowdabra I used for making the beautiful bows. … [Read more...] about Valentine Ribbon Pouch Banner
Archives for January 2015
Lollipop Angel
By Noreen Doll. This sweet lollipop angel is a great favor idea for kids. And it is also easy for kids to make, so it would be a great class or group project. Create it in pink or red for Valentine's Day. Supplies. Double Sided Colorful Paper or Construction Paper Lollipop Scrap of Ribbon How to Make a Lollipop Angel. 1. I didn't have … [Read more...] about Lollipop Angel
Paper Plate Pop Up Heart
By Noreen Doll. A paper plate pop up heart is a very festive Valentine decoration. It is so easy to create that even a very young child can do it with assistance. This heart requires only a few supplies, most of which you probably already have. Supplies. Paper Plate Red Tissue Paper White School Glue White Crepe Paper or … [Read more...] about Paper Plate Pop Up Heart
Paper Plate Valentine Card
By Noreen Doll. Make a paper plate Valentine card that can be as intricate or as simple as you want it to be. It's a good and easy project for kids because they can use crayons, markers, stickers or cut-out pictures. Most kids will like making a giant Valentine card to give to someone special. There are 2 variations shown here. Supplies. 2 Paper … [Read more...] about Paper Plate Valentine Card
Gingersnaps – A Favorite Family Recipe
By Noreen Doll. These gingersnaps are an old family favorite, although we like them soft and chewy rather than crisp. They have a wonderful spicy flavor and don't last long when we make them. You can tell this recipe card is 4 or 5 decades old. I finally covered it on both sides with packing tape to preserve it. I usually double or triple this … [Read more...] about Gingersnaps – A Favorite Family Recipe
Heart Soda Can Lights
By Noreen Doll. Heart soda can lights can be used for many festive occasions. It's a fun way to recycle your soda cans while creating colorful decorations. They can be used for Valentine's Day, weddings, anniversaries, and even a prom. Simply change the color of the soda can you are using to get the color and effect you want. You can use the inside of … [Read more...] about Heart Soda Can Lights
How to Print a Sturdier Template
By Noreen Doll. Have you ever tried to trace around a paper template? The edges are so flimsy your pencil slides under or over, and makes a mess. Here's an easy way to print a sturdier template. Cut a manilla folder in half, and then cut one side to 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches, so it will fit through your printer. Lay the cut manilla folder page on top of the … [Read more...] about How to Print a Sturdier Template
Back to Back Tag Pockets
By Noreen Doll. A back to back tag pocket has a pocket on each side and a bonus pocket between the tags. These are fun to add to a journal, scrapbook, or album. This is a very easy pocket to make, as you essentially make a giant tag, then make a few cuts and folds, and it's finished. Each of the tags is a pocket, and there is a third (bonus) pocket between … [Read more...] about Back to Back Tag Pockets
