By Noreen Doll. We wanted to use some boxes under our coffee table to hold miscellaneous items, but the cardboard boxes didn't look very pretty. So we decided to cover the boxes with paper and Mod Podge. It isn't hard to do, it just takes some time as you have to allow the Mod Podge drying time between coats. The finished box feels like wood instead … [Read more...] about Make Easy Faux Wood Crates
How to Make a Cardboard Box Sturdier
by Noreen Doll. When you find a cardboard box that is just the right size for an item you want to store, it's handy to know how to make a cardboard box sturdier so that it will last a long time. I have found that simple things like glue and Mod Podge really do a good job of making a very sturdy cardboard box. Boxes frequently have weak spots, and these can easily … [Read more...] about How to Make a Cardboard Box Sturdier
Fry Bread Recipe
By Noreen Doll. I love fry bread! However, it isn't easy to find and usually you need to look for it at a food booth at a street fair, craft fair, or sometimes a state or county fair. So I decided to make my own. I found lots of recipes for fry bread, and tried a few, but some of them just didn't taste quite right. What I eventually realized was that the … [Read more...] about Fry Bread Recipe
Easter Egg Games for Toddlers
By Noreen Doll. Use these fun Easter egg games and activities to keep your toddler happily occupied. They would even be a great idea for a toddler's Easter basket. Supplies. Colored Plastic Eggs Scraps of Colored Craft Foam Scissors Ruler Pencil How to Make the Parts for Easter Egg Games for Toddlers. 1. Make a craft foam base to hold the … [Read more...] about Easter Egg Games for Toddlers
Hatching Chick
By Noreen Doll. Create a cute Hatching Chick to sit among the eggs on your table. This could be an easy project for kids to make at an Easter party. Adults need to supervise poking holes in the egg. Or make the holes ahead of time and eliminate that step when working with kids. Supplies. Plastic Egg Large Yellow Pom Pom 2 Small Wiggly … [Read more...] about Hatching Chick
Paper Plate Pop Up Bunny
By Noreen Doll. Create this fluffy paper plate pop up bunny with your kids. Get a bag of cotton puffs at the Dollar Store and cut them in half to make the bunny. Or use the puffs whole and make the bunny really fluffy! Toddlers would be able to help, as they can add the cotton balls to the bunny. Supplies. Paper Plate Cotton Puffs (Cotton … [Read more...] about Paper Plate Pop Up Bunny
Twinkle Egg Lights
By Noreen Doll. Create fun Twinkle Egg Lights quickly and easily. Inexpensive and fun for kids, you use plastic eggs and flameless tea lights to make them. You can find most of these items at the Dollar Store if you don't already have them. If you don't want to decorate the eggs, you can still use them plain. Supplies. Plastic … [Read more...] about Twinkle Egg Lights
Rustic Basket
By Noreen Doll. Today I have a tutorial for this Rustic Basket on the Bowdabra blog. It's easy to make, and is created from a recycled cardboard box. … [Read more...] about Rustic Basket
Big Bow Bunny
By Noreen Doll. This week I have a project being featured on the Bowdabra blog. I created the Big Bow Bunny with 2 large bows made on the Bowdabra bow making tool. This bunny is quick and easy to craft. Check it out here. Noreen Doll Crafty Journal … [Read more...] about Big Bow Bunny
Carrot Gift Box
By Noreen Doll. Craft an easy to make carrot gift box. It's a fun way to wrap a few candies, or a bit of cash, or other small gift. Let your kids leave something in one for the Easter Bunny, and maybe he'll leave a small gift or note for them. Carrot Gift Boxes are a great idea for favors, too, and kids can easily make them. It might be fun to hide a few … [Read more...] about Carrot Gift Box
Peep Pouch
By Noreen Doll. It's always fun to have creative favor ideas for holidays. This cute Peep Pouch can be used for kids' parties, as a classroom project, or just for kids to have fun making. It's very simple to do and uses paper plates, tissue paper, and other things you probably already have. Supplies. 2 Paper Plates Tissue Paper: Yellow and another … [Read more...] about Peep Pouch
Bunny Money Hugs
By Noreen Doll. Bunny Money Hugs is a fun way to give a gift of cash. This bunny holds tight to the money! It really can by used any time, but would be especially fun at Easter. The bunny is cute and easy to make, and requires few supplies, especially if you decide to draw the features on. Supplies. White Craft Foam Markers: Black and … [Read more...] about Bunny Money Hugs
