By Noreen Doll. Don't forget your cell phone! How many times have you forgotten to tuck your cell phone into your bag, only to discover, when you're well away from home, that you don't have it? That isn't going to happen to me again! I created a way to always remember to take my cell phone with me. I made this cardboard reminder that sticks way up out of my … [Read more...] about Cell Phone Reminder
Gifts
Haunted Money Hugs
By Noreen Doll. Haunted Money Hugs is a fun way for Grandparents to give their grandkids a little holiday cash. If you live far away from your grandkids, Haunted Money Hugs will fit easily in a card size envelope, along with a Halloween card. Or use it for a gift for a teacher, Mom, friend, or secret pal. Kids would love receiving a dollar bill this way as a … [Read more...] about Haunted Money Hugs
School Alphabet Strip Ribbon and Bow
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
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
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
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
Dollar Bill Angel
By Noreen Doll. Angels are very popular, and here's a fun Dollar Bill Angel you can make. It is a much nicer way to give a gift of cash, and easy to create. You can give any amount of cash this way. For instance you could make the body from a $10 bill and the wings from two $5 bills. Supplies. 3 Crisp Dollar Bills, Any Denomination Double Sided … [Read more...] about Dollar Bill Angel
Dollar Bill Turkey
By Noreen Doll. Wouldn't it be fun to set a Dollar Bill Turkey at each place setting on your Thanksgiving table! Or to set one at each of the kid's places. They're very easy to make, and I like to add features to them. Materials. Crisp Dollar Bill Craft Foam, Felt, or Card Stock Scraps Scissors Double Sided Tape How to Make a Dollar Bill … [Read more...] about Dollar Bill Turkey
Money Gift in a Paper Frame
By Noreen Doll. Frame your favorite president's face to make a clever money gift in a paper frame. I presented this gift with a tag that said, "I thought you might like to have a photo of Ulysses S. Grant." Of course, you would use the name of whatever president was on the money. The frame is easy to make, and if you need several, do them in assembly line fashion … [Read more...] about Money Gift in a Paper Frame
Glittery Fall Leaf Earrings
By Noreen Doll. Create a fun pair of glittery fall leaf earrings to dress up for autumn. You only need a few supplies and a few minutes to make this fun accessory. If you can't find glitter leaves or want to make your own, you can find glitter craft foam to create any size or shape leaf you want. You could also make the leaf from colored card stock and then … [Read more...] about Glittery Fall Leaf Earrings
One Sheet Folded Gift Pocket Book
By Noreen Doll. This folded pocket book is so much fun to make that I had to find ways to use them so I can make more! One way to use it is to make it a one sheet folded gift pocket book, which has 8 pockets. To use the book one can put folded money or gift cards in some of the pockets and messages in the other pockets. For instance, one could put folded … [Read more...] about One Sheet Folded Gift Pocket Book