Have you ever had a purse whose strap was so slippery it just wouldn’t stay on your shoulder? My daughter has a purse, which she loves - but hates to wear, because it slides off her shoulder whenever she puts it on. We’ve found that shelf liner works in lots of situations where something won’t stay in its place, so we decided to try using some on the … [Read more...] about Slippery Purse Strap Fix
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DIY Bookshelves Under the Stairs
By Noreen Doll We are book lovers and collect volumes that we love. However, eventually you have to find places for these loved volumes. We have an under stairs area in our living room that seemed perfect for bookshelves. We puzzled for a long time on how we wanted to build the shelves until we happened on this post: … [Read more...] about DIY Bookshelves Under the Stairs
Fold 6 Pockets from 1 Sheet of Paper
By Noreen Doll. Try this fun way to fold 6 pockets from 1 sheet of paper. Albums and journals are more fun with lots of pockets to stash things in, and by careful folding you can make several pockets with just 1 sheet of 12 by 12 scrap booking paper. Double sided paper makes really nice pockets, but I'm using paper with only one colored side to allow the … [Read more...] about Fold 6 Pockets from 1 Sheet of Paper
DIY Plastic Protective Notepad Covers
By Noreen Doll. This is a notepad I carry wherever I go. However, after I've carried the notepad for a while, the cover begins to tear loose. Once it falls off the papers inside tear easily and it's not very useful anymore. So I decided to make DIY plastic protective notepad covers to help preserve the original covers. I find it's very handy to carry a … [Read more...] about DIY Plastic Protective Notepad Covers
Cabbage Roll Soup – Gluten Free
By Noreen Doll. If you like cabbage rolls, but not the fuss of preparing them, try this simple, thick and filling soup. Add some chips or bread, and it makes a hearty meal. Ingredients. 1 Pound Hamburger ( I use 90% lean) 1 or 2 Onions, diced (I use 2 - we love onions!) 2 Cloves Garlic, diced 1/2 of a Small Head of Cabbage, sliced 1 - 29 … [Read more...] about Cabbage Roll Soup – Gluten Free
Easy Epic Enchiladas, Gluten Free
By Noreen Doll. Make easy Epic Enchiladas for a flavorful meal that's fairly quick. It also freezes well, so if you don't eat all of it, you can save it for another day. Ingredients. 1 Pound Hamburger 1 Onion, chopped 2 Cloves Garlic, minced 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce 1 Can Red Chili Sauce 12 Corn Tortillas 2 or 3 cups Grated Cheddar … [Read more...] about Easy Epic Enchiladas, Gluten Free
Shark Attack!
By Noreen Doll. Shark Attack! can be used in a swimming pool, bathtub, or a bubble tub. Shark Attack! is easy and fun to make and lots of fun to play with. Have a pool party and let everyone make their own Shark Attack! Materials. Black Craft Foam Pool Noodle Board or other flat foam board 2 Plastic Drinking Straws Black Duct … [Read more...] about Shark Attack!
Patriotic Star Wreath
By Noreen Doll. This patriotic star wreath is easy for kids and cheap to make. The lunch bags required for the basic wreath can be found for about 30 for $1 at the Dollar Store. Or you can recycle 2 lunch bags. And crepe paper ribbon rolls can be found at the Dollar Store, too. This could easily be a group project, or a 4th of July craft. Materials. 2 … [Read more...] about Patriotic Star Wreath
Chickie Money Hugs
By Noreen Doll. For a cute fun way to give kids money at Easter, make Chickie Money Hugs to hold it. Chickie can be perched in an Easter basket, or used as favors for an Easter party, or added next to place settings on a Spring table. It's easy to create, so kids can make it, too. Supplies. Craft Foam: yellow, orange, black Yellow … [Read more...] about Chickie Money Hugs
How to Make a Peep Stamp
By Noreen Doll. Peeps are so popular, and it's fun to craft with them, too. Here's an easy way to make your own Peep Stamp, which you can use over and over for many different projects. Supplies. 1 Candy Peep Cereal Cardboard or other Cardboard Craft Foam Tacky Glue Double Sided Tape or Aleene's Tack-it Over & Over Hard Plastic Item … [Read more...] about How to Make a Peep Stamp
Uncle Carrie Casserole – Gluten Free
By Noreen Doll. Uncle Carrie's favorite casserole is made with hamburger and brown rice. This easy casserole freezes well, and would make a great potluck dish, too. This recipe makes a large amount because we like to have enough to freeze some for future meals. But you can easily cut the recipe down to make less, if you wish. Uncle Carrie … [Read more...] about Uncle Carrie Casserole – Gluten Free
Secret Heart Money Holder
By Noreen Doll. This Secret Heart Money Holder is a fun way to give a little cash for a birthday, Christmas, or Valentine's Day. Not only is the money hidden, you can't tell it's in a heart until you open it up. Supplies. Paper Pencil Pen Scissors Ruler Scoring Tool, optional How to Make a Secret Heart Money Holder. 1. You will need a … [Read more...] about Secret Heart Money Holder
