By Noreen Doll Create a rustic basket from the side of a cardboard box. It makes a lovely holder for a gift. Or use it as a Spring basket or Easter Basket. It would also be perfect for Mother's Day. Supplies. Corrugated Cardboard Box Twine 18 or 20 Guage Wire, about 26 inches long Scrap Book Paper or other colorful Paper Ribbon or Pre-made … [Read more...] about Rustic Basket
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Fold 6 Pockets from 1 Sheet of Paper
By Noreen Doll. Try this fun way to fold 6 pockets from 1 sheet of paper. Albums and journals are more fun with lots of pockets to stash things in, and by careful folding you can make several pockets with just 1 sheet of 12 by 12 scrap booking paper. Double sided paper makes really nice pockets, but I'm using paper with only one colored side to allow the … [Read more...] about Fold 6 Pockets from 1 Sheet of Paper
DIY Plastic Protective Notepad Covers
By Noreen Doll. This is a notepad I carry wherever I go. However, after I've carried the notepad for a while, the cover begins to tear loose. Once it falls off the papers inside tear easily and it's not very useful anymore. So I decided to make DIY plastic protective notepad covers to help preserve the original covers. I find it's very handy to carry a … [Read more...] about DIY Plastic Protective Notepad Covers
Neglected Fence Fix
By Noreen Doll. A friend bought a fixer upper house that had a neighbor on one side who wasn't interested in keeping his property in good repair. As a result, the fence between the two houses looked like this, with the wooden fence belonging to the neighbor. It was a real eyesore. The solution we came up with to lessen how awful the fence looked, was to … [Read more...] about Neglected Fence Fix
Cabbage Roll Soup – Gluten Free
By Noreen Doll. If you like cabbage rolls, but not the fuss of preparing them, try this simple, thick and filling soup. Add some chips or bread, and it makes a hearty meal. Ingredients. 1 Pound Hamburger ( I use 90% lean) 1 or 2 Onions, diced (I use 2 - we love onions!) 2 Cloves Garlic, diced 1/2 of a Small Head of Cabbage, sliced 1 - 29 … [Read more...] about Cabbage Roll Soup – Gluten Free
