By Noreen Doll. Here's a fun school alphabet strip ribbon and bow you can create for back to school craft projects and teacher gifts. The ribbon can be made long enough to wrap around a package or wreath, or made into an easy bow to attach to the front. The bow would be perfect for some of the school themed wreaths and projects that are so … [Read more...] about School Alphabet Strip Ribbon and Bow
Quick Blueberry Pie
By Noreen Doll. Sometimes I would love to have some blueberry pie, but I just don't feel like making a pie crust. This is a quick way to make a blueberry pie because all you have to do is put the berries between 2 flour tortillas and bake it. Ingredients: 2 Uncooked Flour Tortillas 1 1/2 Pints of Blueberries 2/3 Cup Sugar (Use more or less sugar … [Read more...] about Quick Blueberry Pie
Basic Brown Paper Bag Wreath
By Noreen Doll. A really neat way to recycle brown paper grocery bags is to make them into a basic brown paper bag wreath. This basic wreath can then be used as a base for any wreath you want to make. You can either leave the brown paper showing for a rustic looking wreath, or wrap it with colorful wrapping to match a holiday decor. Or it can be spray painted … [Read more...] about Basic Brown Paper Bag Wreath
Duct Tape Checkbook Cover
By Noreen Doll. A duct tape checkbook cover is easy to make, especially if you use your old checkbook cover for a pattern. Most of the checkbook covers you get (for free) are made of plastic and don't last very well. So I decided to make one for myself using duct tape, which is very durable. Since it isn't any more difficult to enclose aluminum foil in the … [Read more...] about Duct Tape Checkbook Cover
Beauty Shop Theme Party for Kids
By Noreen Doll. A beauty shop party would delight the hearts of little girls from 4 or 5 to about age 10. Teens might enjoy the makeup and nail polish aspects, too. It could be for a birthday party, slumber party, or just a summer fun party. Visit the Dollar Store for party supplies: nail polish, multi-colored packs of eye shadow and blush, and lip gloss or … [Read more...] about Beauty Shop Theme Party for Kids
Pocket Page in a Book – Idea #3
By Noreen Doll. Here is a very easy idea for adding a pocket to a book. Since it's a side pocket, it isn't quite as secure as a bottom of the page pocket, but it adds interest to a journal. I'm working with a composition book that is 7 1/2 inches by 9 3/4 inches. Supplies. Scrapbook Paper or other colorful paper Ruler Pencil Scissors Double … [Read more...] about Pocket Page in a Book – Idea #3
Matchbox Gift Box
By Noreen Doll. This matchbox gift box started out to be something else, which didn't work out. Then my daughter pointed out that it would make a re-usable gift box. So the project was salvaged and turned out well. It works on the same principle as a matchbox, as the box slides out of the lid. It can be made in larger sizes by changing the … [Read more...] about Matchbox Gift Box
How to Dry Paint Quickly
By Noreen Doll. One way to dry paint quickly is to set your project outside on a warm sunny day. But if you are crafting at night, when it's windy, or when you don't have good weather, you need to find another way. I've discovered that a hair dryer works beautifully to speed my projects along when I'm waiting for paint or Mod Podge to dry. I don't have a lot … [Read more...] about How to Dry Paint Quickly
Quick Garment Cover
By Noreen Doll. I like to cover clothes hanging in my closet that I don't wear very often, or that are seasonal. It keeps dust off them and helps them stay clean until I wear them again. You can create an easy garment cover with a kitchen trash bag. It's long enough to cover well, and wide enough to accommodate the hanger with clothing on … [Read more...] about Quick Garment Cover
Bean Salad – Gluten Free
By Noreen Doll. Bean salad is a great dish to have when the weather is hot. It's cool and refreshing, and can make a nice meal when served on shredded lettuce. And it's quick and easy to make. I like to use green beans, white beans of some kind, and kidney beans for a variety of color, but you can use any kind of beans you like. Ingredients. 3 16 … [Read more...] about Bean Salad – Gluten Free
Paper Plate Pop Up Firecrackers
By Noreen Doll. Paper Plate Pop Up Firecrackers are a fun patriotic craft for kids to make for Memorial Day or 4th of July. They can be made as decorations or as a 4th of July craft for kids. Supplies. Paper Plate Sparkly Pipe Cleaners Transparent Tape Packing Tape (optional) Red and Blue Markers Scissors Ruler Pencil How to Make Paper … [Read more...] about Paper Plate Pop Up Firecrackers
Pocket Page in a Book – Idea #2
By Noreen Doll. I love pockets in a book - they are so handy for keeping notes or other little things you don't want to lose. Pockets are even more important in a journal where you might want to put photos, mementos, or bits of info to add later. However, if you are using a ready made journal, they usually come without pockets. I've devised a few ways to add … [Read more...] about Pocket Page in a Book – Idea #2
