By Noreen Doll. This dollar bill shamrock was fun and easy to make. To create it, I used 3 super easy dollar bill hearts and then I rolled another dollar bill the long way to make a stem. It would be a fun gift for someone whose birthday falls on St. Patrick's Day or even fun favors for a St. Patrick's Day party. You have to use $1 bills for the petals if … [Read more...] about Dollar Bill Shamrock
Anyone Gifts
The Best Back Scratcher I’ve Ever Had!
By Noreen Doll. The best back scratcher I've ever had is a metal pasta spoon. I've mostly lived in a dry climate, and when we run the heater in the house during the winter my skin dries out even more. As a consequence, my back would often itch. It's very difficult to reach your entire back with your fingers, and the itch always seems to be just out of reach of … [Read more...] about The Best Back Scratcher I’ve Ever Had!
Christmas Money Tree
By Noreen Doll. A Christmas money tree makes a very fun gift, and it's perfect for anyone. You can use any denomination of dollar bills to create it, so you can give whatever amount of money you want to. 7 bills were used to create this money tree. I found this great idea at Then She Made. I thought a gold dollar coin would make a fun tree topper … [Read more...] about Christmas Money Tree
Matchbook Money Gift
By Noreen Doll. For this matchbook money gift, you would want to use between 5 and 10 bills. Fewer than 5 makes the matchbook too thin, and more than 10 makes it too thick. You can vary the amount of money you're giving just by using various denominations of bills. You could give $100 with 5 twenty dollar bills. A fun birthday gift idea would be to have the … [Read more...] about Matchbook Money Gift
Index Card Mini Binder
By Noreen Doll. My versatile index card mini binder is very handy. It's small and compact, and I can change the cards around, or add or remove cards whenever I need to. Because it has covers, the index cards are protected. I like using index cards because they are sturdier than paper, are very inexpensive, and come already cut to size. You can even buy … [Read more...] about Index Card Mini Binder
Bunny Money
By Noreen Doll. Fold some delightful bunny money to give a gift of money in a creative way. Dollar bill origami is easy and fun, so give this origami rabbit a try! This is a wonderful idea for an Easter basket, or to give older kids who feel they are too old for Easter baskets. And it would make great Easter party favors. Or show kids how to fold bunny money as … [Read more...] about Bunny Money
Candy Bar Slider
By Noreen Doll. A candy bar slider is a great gift idea for kids or teens. You can wrap money around the bottom end of the candy bar, and when you slide the candy bar up, the money appears. Materials 1 Candy Bar - I used a 7 ounce size 12x12 Sheet of Designer Paper Double Sided Tape or Glue Scissors Ruler Pencil Instructions 1. Cut 1/2 … [Read more...] about Candy Bar Slider
Jeans iPad Carrier
By Noreen Doll. I created a fun jeans iPad carrier from an old pair of jeans. It was quick and easy. I made the carrier a few inches longer than the iPad so the top would fold over. By folding the top over several inches, there is no need to add a fastener. There is room inside to carry a few other small items, as well. I wanted it large enough in case I might … [Read more...] about Jeans iPad Carrier
Warm Fingerless Mitts
By Noreen Doll. Warm fingerless mitts are great to make for yourself, and they are wonderful gifts. When it's cold, it's nice to have something to keep your wrists and hands warm while leaving your fingers free. Fleece is snuggly soft and warm. And you can fold the top down to leave your fingers totally uncovered. Fleece is so easy to sew because you don't have … [Read more...] about Warm Fingerless Mitts
Stamped Tile Coasters
By Noreen Doll. I love the country look of these stamped tile coasters. When I bought this country stamp set from Rubbernecker Stamps, I couldn't wait to use them. And they were so quick and easy to make, as well as inexpensive. They make a lovely gift for almost anyone. When I made this set for a gift, I liked it so much I ended up making another set for … [Read more...] about Stamped Tile Coasters
Snowman Soup Craft
A great Christmas or winter gift idea is a snowman soup craft. It's easy to make, with just a few ingredients you probably already have on hand. Make fun packaging by putting it in a snowman mug, or making a mug from card stock and decorating it with a cute snowman. Or you could stamp a small paper bag or envelope with snowmen, or add snowman stickers. You can get … [Read more...] about Snowman Soup Craft
Homemade Christmas Ornaments
Most people don't have time for long projects. These easy homemade Christmas ornaments go together quickly and look great. Youngsters can help make many of these tree decorations, and they will love making their own homemade Christmas ornaments. Make a family time to create some of these homemade decorations together. Christmas Angel Crafts Santa Claus Light Bulb … [Read more...] about Homemade Christmas Ornaments
