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DIY Plastic Protective Notepad Covers

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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

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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

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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

Gingerbread Man Wreath from a Brown Paper Bag

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Gingerbread Man Wreath from a Brown Paper Bag

By Noreen Doll. This gingerbread man wreath is a great craft to make with kids. And it recycles brown paper grocery bags. Or you could make it from brown kraft paper or brown paper packaging material. Instead of buying gingerbread man ornaments, as I did, you can make gingerbread men with the kids. Gingerbread men can be made from brown paper bags and … [Read more...] about Gingerbread Man Wreath from a Brown Paper Bag

Halloween Silverware Holder

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Halloween Silverware Holder

By Noreen Doll. Create a creepy Halloween Silverware Holder using a pot holder. You can have lots of fun with this by using various creepy crawlies and creatures to embellish the holders. For a Halloween party, the pot holders make a great favor for the guests to take home and use. They are inexpensive to make as I found the bag of 36 creatures for $1 at … [Read more...] about Halloween Silverware Holder

Easy Epic Enchiladas, Gluten Free

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Easy Epic Enchiladas, Gluten Free

By Noreen Doll. Make easy Epic Enchiladas for a flavorful meal that's fairly quick. It also freezes well, so if you don't eat all of it, you can save it for another day. Ingredients. 1 Pound Hamburger 1 Onion, chopped 2 Cloves Garlic, minced 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce 1 Can Red Chili Sauce 12 Corn Tortillas 2 or 3 cups Grated Cheddar … [Read more...] about Easy Epic Enchiladas, Gluten Free

Napkin Ring Makeover

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Napkin Ring Makeover

By Noreen Doll. I wanted some napkin rings for a special occasion but didn’t want to spend a whole lot of money. So I visited a favorite source for crafting supplies - the Dollar Store. I found a package of 6 shiny silver (plastic) napkin rings that were perfect for this project. For an easy way to cover these rings, I turned to duct … [Read more...] about Napkin Ring Makeover

Turn a Rock Collection into Pattern Weights

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Turn a Rock Collection into Pattern Weights

By Noreen Doll. Wonder what to do with the rocks you collected on vacation? While on a trip, we visited the beach along Lake Erie. The shore was covered with rocks of all sizes, shapes, and colors, most of them worn smooth by the action of the waves and sand. The youngest member of our party was entranced by all these rocks, and decided he needed to take them … [Read more...] about Turn a Rock Collection into Pattern Weights

Shark Attack!

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Shark Attack!

By Noreen Doll. Shark Attack! can be used in a swimming pool, bathtub, or a bubble tub. Shark Attack! is easy and fun to make and lots of fun to play with. Have a pool party and let everyone make their own Shark Attack! Materials. Black Craft Foam Pool Noodle Board or other flat foam board 2 Plastic Drinking Straws Black Duct … [Read more...] about Shark Attack!

Patriotic Star Wreath

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Patriotic Star Wreath

By Noreen Doll. This patriotic star wreath is easy for kids and cheap to make. The lunch bags required for the basic wreath can be found for about 30 for $1 at the Dollar Store. Or you can recycle 2 lunch bags. And crepe paper ribbon rolls can be found at the Dollar Store, too. This could easily be a group project, or a 4th of July craft. Materials. 2 … [Read more...] about Patriotic Star Wreath

From a Cereal Box to a Gift Bag

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From a Cereal Box to a Gift Bag

By Noreen Doll. Here's how to go from a cereal box to a gift bag with just a few craft items. And the gift bag is so sturdy you can use it again and again. You can also recycle used, torn, or crumpled tissue paper to cover the box because it won't matter if the paper is wrinkled. A colorful way to cover a box would be to use different colors of tissue … [Read more...] about From a Cereal Box to a Gift Bag

Dollar Bill Birthday Candles

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Dollar Bill Birthday Candles

By Noreen Doll. Dollar Bill Birthday Candles are a fun way to give money as a birthday gift. You can attach the candles to the front of a home made birthday card, or put them in a small box as I did. It will definitely make the recipient smile! Supplies. Crayons - Inexpensive Box from the Dollar Store 5 Dollar Bills, Crisp and New Small Decorated … [Read more...] about Dollar Bill Birthday Candles

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