By Noreen Doll. My headlights had become so clouded, the light could barely shine through. I had read about using toothpaste to clear the headlights and thought I would give it a try. I went to the Dollar Store and bought a tube of Pepsodent, and checked to make sure it was a white paste. I didn’t want gel or some odd speckled … [Read more...] about Easy Headlight Fix
Chickie Money Hugs
By Noreen Doll. For a cute fun way to give kids money at Easter, make Chickie Money Hugs to hold it. Chickie can be perched in an Easter basket, or used as favors for an Easter party, or added next to place settings on a Spring table. It's easy to create, so kids can make it, too. Supplies. Craft Foam: yellow, orange, black Yellow … [Read more...] about Chickie Money Hugs
How to Make a Peep Stamp
By Noreen Doll. Peeps are so popular, and it's fun to craft with them, too. Here's an easy way to make your own Peep Stamp, which you can use over and over for many different projects. Supplies. 1 Candy Peep Cereal Cardboard or other Cardboard Craft Foam Tacky Glue Double Sided Tape or Aleene's Tack-it Over & Over Hard Plastic Item … [Read more...] about How to Make a Peep Stamp
Uncle Carrie Casserole – Gluten Free
By Noreen Doll. Uncle Carrie's favorite casserole is made with hamburger and brown rice. This easy casserole freezes well, and would make a great potluck dish, too. This recipe makes a large amount because we like to have enough to freeze some for future meals. But you can easily cut the recipe down to make less, if you wish. Uncle Carrie … [Read more...] about Uncle Carrie Casserole – Gluten Free
Secret Heart Money Holder
By Noreen Doll. This Secret Heart Money Holder is a fun way to give a little cash for a birthday, Christmas, or Valentine's Day. Not only is the money hidden, you can't tell it's in a heart until you open it up. Supplies. Paper Pencil Pen Scissors Ruler Scoring Tool, optional How to Make a Secret Heart Money Holder. 1. You will need a … [Read more...] about Secret Heart Money Holder
Forgot Your Tape Measure?
By Noreen Doll. Don’t you hate it when you’re shopping for an item in a home improvement store that needs to be measured and you’ve forgotten to take your tape measure along? Here’s a quick and easy way to be able to measure that item without troubling an employee of the store. Find the area in the store that carries yardsticks, and take one along to measure … [Read more...] about Forgot Your Tape Measure?
Pocket Page in a Book – Idea #4
By Noreen Doll. A quick and easy way to make a pocket page in a book is to use an envelope. You can create a pocket with a new envelope, or one that has already been used. Supplies. Envelope Colorful Paper Glue or Double Sided Tape Ruler Pencil Scissors How to Make a Pocket Page in a Book - Idea #4. 1. Choose some colorful paper to cover … [Read more...] about Pocket Page in a Book – Idea #4
Recycled Christmas Card Ornament
By Noreen Doll. Create a recycled Christmas card ornament from your old Christmas cards. This is a nice way to save some of your favorite cards and use them on your tree. Or hang them from a mantel. You will need a fairly large card with a horizontal picture to make this ornament. Supplies. Christmas Card Scissors Ruler Ice Pick or Sharp Pointed … [Read more...] about Recycled Christmas Card Ornament
Snowman Gift Package
By Noreen Doll. This quick and easy Snowman Gift Package is perfect for favors or small gifts. I needed a quick, cute idea to wrap some money for a gift. This snowman is made from a sock and a styrofoam cup. Because it is so light weight, I added some candy with the money to provide ballast. This idea is perfect for favors, money, a gift card, or any … [Read more...] about Snowman Gift Package
Reusable Gift Box from a Matchbox
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
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
