By Noreen Doll. From what I've read, hackers can now use a hand held device to read your personal information on your credit cards even while the cards are tucked away in your wallet. I've also been seeing aluminum wallets for carrying credit cards, to thwart the ability to read the personal information on them. Being a crafter, I wanted to create my own … [Read more...] about Aluminum Security Credit Card Holder Tutorial
Teachers
Single Use Poinsettia Soaps
By Noreen Doll. Single use poinsettia soaps make a nice hostess gift, or a gift for someone who frequently has guests. Each leaf has enough soap for a single use, and the disposable leaf will provide a slight scrub. The soaped leaves can be attractively arranged in a Christmas dish to make a pretty decoration for the bathroom. I found these poinsettia rings … [Read more...] about Single Use Poinsettia Soaps
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
Lasting Valentine Bouquet
By Noreen Doll. Here's a fun Valentine bouquet your kids can create. It would make a great gift for Grandma, or a friend or neighbor. I used a 7 ounce size diced chili can for this project, but you could use any size you like. I was going to paint the can silver, but decided that since it was already a nice shiny silver, I would just use it like it was. You could … [Read more...] about Lasting Valentine Bouquet
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
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
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
End of Year Teacher Gifts
Here are some wonderful end of year teacher gifts ideas that will help your child's teacher remember your child, or this special class. Plan ahead a few weeks to give yourself time to put these projects together. Money Book - Best Gift Idea Make a money book using dollar bills and dollar bill sized sheets of paper with quotes from the students. Tie with a beautiful … [Read more...] about End of Year Teacher Gifts
Dollar Bill Wallet
by Noreen Doll. Create an easy dollar bill wallet to hold a cash gift or gift card. All you need to make this fun gift wrap is 2 one dollar bills and a few folds. What You Do 1. The first time I made this wallet I used 2 pieces of paper I had cut to the size of a $1 bill. 2. Turn the dollar bill face down and with the words right side up so you can … [Read more...] about Dollar Bill Wallet
Christmas Photo Ornament Crafts
Making Christmas photo ornament crafts is a nice idea. If you date the ornament, it reflects the changes in the people in the photo. I enjoy thinking about my loved ones when I see their photos hanging on the tree. Snowflake Photo Frame Make a snowflake photo frame using a large snowflake. You can cut your own out of paper or buy one and paint and decorate … [Read more...] about Christmas Photo Ornament Crafts
