By Noeen Doll. This Kicky Chickie Finger Puppet would be perfect for a toddler to play with, or just to entertain one. The chick's legs are created by the fingers the wearer sticks through the holes at the bottom of the puppet, and they are easy and fun for a small child to use. The chicks are so fast and easy to make, you can do several very … [Read more...] about Kicky Chickie Finger Puppet
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Glitter Shamrock Button Covers
By Noreen Doll. Glitter shamrock button covers are a quick way to add holiday elegance to an everyday blouse. They are very easy to make and attractive to use. Here's an easy way to make a shamrock from craft foam or you can buy shamrock glitter stickers. Supplies. Shamrock Glitter Stickers Craft Knife How to Make Glitter Shamrock Button … [Read more...] about Glitter Shamrock Button Covers
Green Chile Beef (Gluten Free)
By Noreen Doll. Green Chile Beef is a family favorite. And it's easy to make in the crockpot. Start it in the morning and it's ready for dinner. Add rice or tortillas and a salad, and dinner is finished. We package the leftovers in single serving sizes in ziplock bags and freeze them. Later you can heat just one, or more, depending on how many people you're … [Read more...] about Green Chile Beef (Gluten Free)
How to Make a Heart Pattern
By Noreen Doll. A heart pattern is one of the easiest patterns to make. Fold a piece of paper in half and draw half a heart next to the fold. Cut out the heart while the paper is still folded. Open the heart after it is cut out. You can make all kinds of variations to a simple heart pattern. Make it long and skinny. Make it … [Read more...] about How to Make a Heart Pattern
Quick Valentine Napkin Rings
By Noreen Doll. For a last minute place setting decoration, create these quick Valentine napkin rings. They are easy enough that even preschoolers could help you make them. And they would be fun for a Valentine or classroom party. I found the conversation hearts at Target's Dollar Spot, and the plain heart stickers at the Dollar Store. You can … [Read more...] about Quick Valentine Napkin Rings
Sparkly Heart Button Covers
By Noreen Doll. For a fun way to glitz up your outfit, try these sparkly heart button covers. They are quick and easy, and add some glamour, too. Get a package of glitter hearts from the Dollar Store, or make your own with glitter craft foam. Supplies. Glitter Hearts Table Scatter Craft Knife How to Make Sparkly Heart Button Covers. 1. From a … [Read more...] about Sparkly Heart Button Covers
Organizer from Square Quart Bottles
By Noreen Doll. Create a clever organizer from square quart bottles. These bottles would ordinarily be tossed into the recycle bin, but square bottles fit nicely together. So I decided to cut the tops off them and repurpose them into little storage bins that could be nested together inside a larger bin. This keeps all the little parts organized and … [Read more...] about Organizer from Square Quart Bottles
Turn Old Christmas Cards into New Treasures
By Noreen Doll. Don't throw those Christmas cards away! Here are tons of ways to turn old Christmas cards into new treasures. Now that the holidays are winding down we are looking for ways to re-use the quantities of wrapping paper, boxes and Christmas cards that we have accumulated. These are some clever and creative ways for using those Christmas cards one … [Read more...] about Turn Old Christmas Cards into New Treasures
Aluminum Security Credit Card Holder Tutorial
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
Broccoli and Cauliflower Quiche Recipe (Gluten Free)
By Noreen Doll. This Broccoli and Cauliflower Quiche recipe, which is gluten free, is made special by the addition of curry. We like to put in lots of broccoli, cauliflower and onion, so it's really more vegetable than egg. Crust Ingredients. 3 Tablespoons Butter, softened 1 Cup Oat Flour (Puree oats in a blender until it's flour.) 2 - 3 Tablespoons of … [Read more...] about Broccoli and Cauliflower Quiche Recipe (Gluten Free)
Pink Fluff Fruit Dessert Recipe (Gluten Free)
By Noreen Doll. This pink fluff fruit dessert recipe is quick to put together, and cool to eat. Perfect for a hot summer day - but good anytime. Because it has cottage cheese and pineapple in it, we sometimes have it as breakfast or lunch when we need to fix something fast and easy. Ingredients. 24 Ounce Cottage Cheese 8 Ounce Whipped Topping, thawed 20 … [Read more...] about Pink Fluff Fruit Dessert Recipe (Gluten Free)
Christmas Card Gift Jar
By Noreen Doll. A Christmas card gift jar is a useful way to re-purpose Christmas cards. Use your old canning jars, or buy a bunch at the end of the summer when they are on clearance. You can also find them at yard sales or thrift stores. Canning jars can be used for so many gifts, from foods to anything else that will fit inside. You could even roll up a tee shirt … [Read more...] about Christmas Card Gift Jar
