by Noreen Doll. Patriotic postage stamp magnets are a quick and easy project that even kids can do. They make a colorful addition to your refrigerator or they can be a nice little gift or favor. What You Need Sheet of 2 inch x 2 inch Ceramic Tiles Postage Stamps - Either New or Canceled Mod Podge Small Foam Brush Scissors Business Card Magnets, … [Read more...] about Patriotic Postage Stamp Magnets
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Gift Wrap with Recycled Christmas Cards
Gift wrap with recycled Christmas cards to use up more of your collection of cards. If you've been saving Christmas cards for several years while trying to think of ways to use them, here are some creative ways to recycle them into wrapping presents. Give some of these great gift wrap with recycled Christmas cards a try, and enjoy reusing some of your special … [Read more...] about Gift Wrap with Recycled Christmas Cards
Used Christmas Card Ornaments
You can recycle your old holiday greeting cards into used Christmas card ornaments. With a few cuts and folds, a little tape or glue, and some glitter you can make old greeting cards into ornaments perfect to hang on your Christmas tree. This is a craft that is fun for kids, too, so plan an evening for the family to create ornaments together. Have a few snacks and make it … [Read more...] about Used Christmas Card Ornaments
Greeting Card Houses
by Noreen Doll. Small greeting card houses can be made from any kind of Christmas card or greeting card. These small houses are perfect for holding a tiny gift. You could also fold paper money small enough to fit inside one. Greeting card houses can also be used as Christmas tree ornaments or gift package tie ons. Once you have learned to make a few of them, you can … [Read more...] about Greeting Card Houses
Edgar Allen Poe Topiary
© by Noreen Doll. An Edgar Allen Poe topiary is perfect for Halloween. He was a master of creepy story telling, and The Raven is one of his works. You can even use some recyclables to make this easy topiary. What You Need A Black Bird Styrofoam Ball Newspaper - Cut into 2 inch squares Tacky Glue or other glue Recycled Tin Can Wood Dowel - 10 1/2 … [Read more...] about Edgar Allen Poe Topiary
Creepy Crawly Pumpkin Topiary
By Noreen Doll. Craft a creepy crawly pumpkin topiary to decorate your Halloween table. I try not to use expensive items for crafting because I know lots of people couldn't afford to make crafts if it required purchasing expensive supplies. And I like to recycle as much as possible. So head to your recycle bin for most of your supplies and finish up at … [Read more...] about Creepy Crawly Pumpkin Topiary
Military Themed Catch-All
by Noreen Doll. A military themed catch-all is a great gift idea for a guy. A teenaged boy I know needed something to empty his pockets into, and to hold other items he used on a regular basis. Because he has a strong interest in all things military, I decided to create a military themed catch-all for him. He had several military catalogs and magazines that … [Read more...] about Military Themed Catch-All
Map Covered Gift Box
by Noreen Doll. A map covered gift box is easy to make, and a great recycling idea. Recently we were replacing an old road atlas with a current one. I didn't want to dispose of the old atlas as I have seen lots of crafts I really like that use maps. About the same time we gained some fairly large, sturdy shoe boxes. We brainstormed a little and decided we … [Read more...] about Map Covered Gift Box
Free Gift Box Templates
© by Noreen Doll. Use these free gift box templates to make many different kinds of small boxes. This is an excellent way to recycle all those Christmas or birthday cards that are taking so much space in your home. If you don't have many used greeting cards, or you need to make a lot of small gift boxes and bags, consider buying greeting cards specifically for this … [Read more...] about Free Gift Box Templates
Greeting Card Sour Cream Box
By Noreen Doll. A greeting card sour cream box is another gift box that can be made from a recycled card. Basically you glue or tape the two open edges together to make a tube, and then close both ends. Turning the tube halfway before closing the top edge gives the gift box an interesting look. To close the bottom edge of the greeting card sour cream box, you can … [Read more...] about Greeting Card Sour Cream Box
Gift Box Patterns
By Noreen Doll. If you're looking for great gift box patterns, try this unique triangle shaped box made with a greeting card. You can either recycle an old card or use a new one. The triangle box is so quick and easy you can make several in half an hour. Even better, you can teach your kids to make them, too. One thing I discovered when making a triangle box is that it … [Read more...] about Gift Box Patterns
Greeting Card Pizza Box
By Noreen Doll. A greeting card pizza box is very easy to make. Just a few cuts and folds, a bit of glue, and it's ready to use. This gift box is hinged on one edge just like a pizza box. A greeting card pizza box may be used for any small gift, such as money, jewelry, or a gift card. What You Need Greeting Card Small Strip of Card … [Read more...] about Greeting Card Pizza Box
