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!
Mother's Day
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
Sweetheart Angel
By Noreen Doll. Create a sweetheart angel for your loved ones. This angel is perfect for Valentine's Day or just to tell someone you care. It would also make a nice birthday or thank you gift - or just "I'm thinking of you". I think it would also be lovely for someone who is recovering in a hospital or nursing home. It is an easy project, and could be … [Read more...] about Sweetheart Angel
Decoupage Tile Coasters
By Noreen Doll. Decoupage tile coasters are fun to create, and they make great gifts. I made about 10 sets of these for family members and friends and I tried to reflect their interests in the sets I created for them. I used napkins, wall paper samples, and designer scrap booking paper, and all of them turned out really well. Fabric can also be used. You can use a … [Read more...] about Decoupage Tile Coasters
Recipe / Photo Holder
By Noreen Doll. Make an easy recipe / photo holder with a tile, a sticker, and Mod Podge. Wouldn't this be a cute gift for kids to make for Mom or Grandma, to give with their photo attached? This holder could also be used for messages, notes, or small art works done by your kids. Instead of a sticker for the front, you could cut out a small … [Read more...] about Recipe / Photo Holder
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
Photo Gift Ideas
Photo gift ideas are the nicest gifts to give. Everyone loves photographs, and almost anything you do with a photo makes a good gift. Photos can be used in ways that are useful, such as on coasters or magnets, or they can be used for display in fun photo holders or on holiday ornaments. You can even use photos to make your own books or recipe albums. A child's book … [Read more...] about Photo Gift Ideas
Photo Tile Magnet
By Noreen Doll. An old family photo tile magnet is easy to make and a great gift idea! A few years ago I attended a family reunion with a large group of relatives I had not previously known. It happened that I had a photo of our common ancestor that no one else had, or was even aware existed. I wanted to take some small gift to each family as a remembrance of the … [Read more...] about Photo Tile Magnet
Photo Tile Gifts
Photo tile gifts are really easy to make with great results. Any size tile can be used for this interesting and creative craft. You could make a series of 4x4 or 6x6 tiles, each with a different member of your family on it. They could be used to make and interesting wall decoration, or arranged on a fireplace mantel, or piano top. Any size tile can be framed after a … [Read more...] about Photo Tile Gifts
Custom Photo Gift
A custom photo gift can be perfectly suited to the person for whom you are making it. And there are many creative and interesting ways to use photos for gifts. You can craft albums or books that you have bound, decoupage photos on blocks of wood to display, or attach them to coasters or mugs. Quite often the photo gift you want to make would be suitable for more than … [Read more...] about Custom Photo Gift
Holiday Photo Gifts
Holiday photo gifts are the most popular kind of photo gift ideas, and ones that are easiest for kids to make We all have photo ornaments that have been made by our kids, grandkids, nieces or nephews. As the years go by and the kids grow up, these ornaments become particularly special. Ornaments make the perfect holiday photo gifts, and here are some creative ideas to get … [Read more...] about Holiday Photo Gifts
Warm Covers
Wonderful ideas for warm blankets, snuggles, coats, cloaks, and robes! With all the heavy snow and ice we've had the last few winters, these warm covers will be very useful. Since most of them are made with fleece fabric, they are easy to cut and sew, and the edges do not need to be finished because they don't fray. If you wish to make these gifts more interesting, you … [Read more...] about Warm Covers
