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
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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 Make Tags
By Noreen Doll. Wouldn't it be nice to make your own tags, so you could have them any size or color you wanted? Here's how to make tags quickly and easily. Supplies. Card Stock or Manilla Folders Ruler Pencil Scissors Tacky Glue Paper Punches - 3/4 inch, 1/2 inch and 1/4 inch How to make Tags. 1. Determine the size you want to make your … [Read more...] about How to Make Tags
Dollar Bill Graduation Cap
By Noreen Doll. For a fun grad gift, make this creative Dollar Bill Graduation Cap. You can use bills of any denomination, and it's sure to please the new graduate! If you're having a graduation party, these would make great favors. And don't forget to make the tassels in the school colors! Supplies. 2 Crisp New Dollar Bills, or bills of any … [Read more...] about Dollar Bill Graduation Cap
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
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
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
Quick Heart Bookmark
By Noreen Doll. It only takes a few folds to make a quick heart bookmark that slides onto a corner of the page you want to mark. Kids can learn to make them, too. They're fun to give to friends for Valentine's Day. In fact, these folds are almost the same as you use to make the Super Easy Dollar Bill Heart. Be sure to crease the folds well, as that is … [Read more...] about Quick Heart Bookmark
Lollipop Angel
By Noreen Doll. This sweet lollipop angel is a great favor idea for kids. And it is also easy for kids to make, so it would be a great class or group project. Create it in pink or red for Valentine's Day. Supplies. Double Sided Colorful Paper or Construction Paper Lollipop Scrap of Ribbon How to Make a Lollipop Angel. 1. I didn't have … [Read more...] about Lollipop Angel
Easy Whip Stitched Christmas Card Box
By Noreen Doll. Recycle your Christmas cards into a colorful box that can store Christmas ornaments, hide gifts, or hold baked goodies. Create an easy whip stitched Christmas card box quickly and easily. Kids can make it, too. If you don't have enough cards to make boxes, buy an inexpensive box of cards at the Dollar Store. Supplies. 6 Christmas … [Read more...] about Easy Whip Stitched Christmas Card Box
Gift Tags from Garment Tags
By Noreen Doll. Some of the hang tags that come on garments can be large and very sturdy. I always hate to throw them away, and one of the uses I've come up with is to make gift tags from garment tags. You can really use scraps of paper to make these, and use up your bits of wrapping paper or scrapbook paper. You could even use colorful magazine … [Read more...] about Gift Tags from Garment Tags
Christmas Card Box into Gift Box – Idea #2
By Noreen Doll. I had 2 kinds of Christmas card boxes, one with a cardboard top and bottom, and one with a cardboard bottom and clear plastic top. These boxes are a nice size for smaller gifts, and I came up with some fun ideas for altering them. The all cardboard Christmas card gift box is here. Now I'll show you some ideas I had for turning a plastic top … [Read more...] about Christmas Card Box into Gift Box – Idea #2
