By Noreen Doll. This empty matchbox is a perfect size to make into a small reusable gift box. It can hold money, a gift card, jewelry, socks, or other small gifts. While I was wrapping gifts, I had this small piece of wrapping paper left over, which perfectly fit the top of a matchbox. Because I wanted to be able to reuse the matchbox / gift box many times, … [Read more...] about Reusable Gift Box from a Matchbox
Archives for November 2015
Snowflake Silverware Holder
By Noreen Doll. Make a festive Snowflake Silverware Holder for each place setting at your holiday table. After the celebration is over, guests can take it home and use the potholder in their own kitchen. You can use any Christmas or Hanukkah design to make these attractive place settings. I found the snowflake potholders at the Dollar Store for 2 for … [Read more...] about Snowflake Silverware Holder
Rockin’ Cardinal
This easy rockin' cardinal would be fun hanging from a tree branch - or stand him up and let him rock. It could also be used as a greeting card or note card. Or make several small ones to hang on a Christmas tree. If you are making it with kids, make cardboard patterns from cereal boxes for the kids to trace around. Make them in all … [Read more...] about Rockin’ Cardinal
Turkey Money Hugs
By Noreen Doll. Turkey Money Hugs is a cute way to give a Thanksgiving gift to a grandchild, a hostess, or as favors. Your kids can make them for their friends and add a stick of chewing gum, or use them as classroom gifts or projects. The turkeys can be made of card stock or construction paper with a tail that is colored with crayons or markers. Or make turkeys … [Read more...] about Turkey Money Hugs
Cell Phone Reminder
By Noreen Doll. Don't forget your cell phone! How many times have you forgotten to tuck your cell phone into your bag, only to discover, when you're well away from home, that you don't have it? That isn't going to happen to me again! I created a way to always remember to take my cell phone with me. I made this cardboard reminder that sticks way up out of my … [Read more...] about Cell Phone Reminder
