By Noreen Doll. Here is a very easy idea for adding a pocket to a book. Since it's a side pocket, it isn't quite as secure as a bottom of the page pocket, but it adds interest to a journal. I'm working with a composition book that is 7 1/2 inches by 9 3/4 inches. Supplies. Scrapbook Paper or other colorful paper Ruler Pencil Scissors Double … [Read more...] about Pocket Page in a Book – Idea #3
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Bean Salad – Gluten Free
By Noreen Doll. Bean salad is a great dish to have when the weather is hot. It's cool and refreshing, and can make a nice meal when served on shredded lettuce. And it's quick and easy to make. I like to use green beans, white beans of some kind, and kidney beans for a variety of color, but you can use any kind of beans you like. Ingredients. 3 16 … [Read more...] about Bean Salad – Gluten Free
Pocket Page in a Book – Idea #2
By Noreen Doll. I love pockets in a book - they are so handy for keeping notes or other little things you don't want to lose. Pockets are even more important in a journal where you might want to put photos, mementos, or bits of info to add later. However, if you are using a ready made journal, they usually come without pockets. I've devised a few ways to add … [Read more...] about Pocket Page in a Book – Idea #2
Star Soda Can Lights
By Noreen Doll. Create colorful star soda can lights for many occasions. They're perfect for patriotic occasions such as Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day. You could also use them for Christmas, birthdays, or graduation in school colors. Save your soda cans to recycle into this fun project! Supplies. String of … [Read more...] about Star Soda Can Lights
Fun Zebra from a Garment Tag
By Noreen Doll. Craft a fun zebra from a garment tag. A garment I bought came with this tag on it. On the other side it looked like this. The minute it was seen by a little girl who was staying with me, all she could think of was that it was a zebra. And she had to make it into a zebra. So we put our heads together and came up with this totally … [Read more...] about Fun Zebra from a Garment Tag
Deviled Egg Salad Recipe – Gluten Free
By Noreen Doll. If you like deviled eggs, you'll love Deviled Egg Salad. It's easy to make, tastes like deviled eggs, and has other uses as well. The first time we made it, we were taking a trip to Washington, D.C. Due to fool allergies, we always make sure to take along some food in case we have trouble finding food that is safe to eat. We were so glad … [Read more...] about Deviled Egg Salad Recipe – Gluten Free
Pocket Page in a Book
By Noreen Doll. Knowing how to make a pocket page in a book is very handy if you enjoy keeping a journal. It allows for you to add keepsakes in a way that they won't get lost. Supplies. Double Sided Tape Washi Tape Composition Book or other Journal How to Make a Pocket Page in a Book. 1. Open the composition book to the page you want to make into a … [Read more...] about Pocket Page in a Book
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
3 Pocket Journal Page
By Noreen Doll. Make a 3 pocket journal page to add to your scrapbook or travel journal. This finished page is 6 inches by 6 inches and can be used in a mini album or as a smaller page in a large album. It isn't embellished so you can easily see how the page looks, but there is lots of space for fun embellishments. There are 2 pockets on the front side of the … [Read more...] about 3 Pocket Journal Page
Easy Chicken Skillet
By Noreen Doll. Easy Chicken Skillet is a dish we like to make. One package of 7 chicken breasts makes enough for one meal now and one to freeze for later. It takes a few extra minutes to cut the chicken breasts up, but it's quite a bit cheaper than buying chicken tenders. And because we marinate the chicken, it's nice and tender when we eat … [Read more...] about Easy Chicken Skillet
Make Easy Faux Wood Crates
By Noreen Doll. We wanted to use some boxes under our coffee table to hold miscellaneous items, but the cardboard boxes didn't look very pretty. So we decided to cover the boxes with paper and Mod Podge. It isn't hard to do, it just takes some time as you have to allow the Mod Podge drying time between coats. The finished box feels like wood instead … [Read more...] about Make Easy Faux Wood Crates
How to Make a Cardboard Box Sturdier
by Noreen Doll. When you find a cardboard box that is just the right size for an item you want to store, it's handy to know how to make a cardboard box sturdier so that it will last a long time. I have found that simple things like glue and Mod Podge really do a good job of making a very sturdy cardboard box. Boxes frequently have weak spots, and these can easily … [Read more...] about How to Make a Cardboard Box Sturdier
