By Noreen Doll. Never throw away a milk jug or vinegar jug again! There are so many ways a milk jug can be upcycled or re-used. Other plastic bottles, such as vinegar jugs, soda bottles, and water bottles can also be used again. In fact, think how any plastic container can be re-used. Because plastic is so durable, it is much better to find ways to upcycle it … [Read more...] about Milk Jug Ideas
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Milk Jug Sewing Card
By Noreen Doll. Milk jug sewing card fun is perfect for toddlers. Because the sewing cards are cut out of milk jugs, they are very sturdy. So young children can easily use them. The cards can be left plain so they can be stitched randomly, or you can draw pictures on them and punch around them for a child to follow. Simple pictures work best for milk jug … [Read more...] about Milk Jug Sewing Card
How to Turn a Soda Can into a Flat Sheet of Aluminum
There are lots of great crafts you can make from aluminum cans. And the colorful logos on the cans add to the finished project. For most projects you need to first turn a soda can into a flat sheet of aluminum. When I'm cutting aluminum cans, I like to wear a kevlar glove on the hand holding the can to prevent cuts. The can edges are really sharp when … [Read more...] about How to Turn a Soda Can into a Flat Sheet of Aluminum
Multi-Purpose Fashion Accessory
By Noreen Doll. Here's a multi-purpose fashion accessory that you can use in lots of ways. It's inexpensive to buy the fabric, and easy to stitch. It only requires one seam. It's actually a simple tube top, and look what you can do with it! 1. Fill In a Too Low Neckline. This multi-purpose fashion accessory can be used under a top where the neckline is too low. … [Read more...] about Multi-Purpose Fashion Accessory
PVC Pipe Rack
By Noreen Doll. This PVC pipe rack is very easy to put together and can have many uses. It can be used as an extra rod in the tub or shower to hang wet things on. It could also be used in a bedroom as a clothes rack. Put it in the laundry room to hang wet clothes to dry, or hang wet rain gear on it. You can make a rack almost any size you want, and if it's … [Read more...] about PVC Pipe Rack
Sumi Salad
By Noreen Doll. Sumi Salad is good anytime, but particularly in the summer when it is hot and you don't feel like fussing in the kitchen. It has protein, carbohydrates and vegetables, so it's a balanced dish. And it's easy to make. Ingredients. Dressing: 1/4 Cup White Sugar 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper 1 Teaspoon Salt 1/2 Cup Rice Vinegar 3/4 Cup … [Read more...] about Sumi Salad
Milk Jug Flower
By Noreen Doll. A milk jug flower can be used in lots of ways. You can use it as outside decor, because it's plastic and will weather well. It can be used as a decoration on a gift, or an embellishment on a card or craft project. Or just make a bunch and create a colorful bouquet. it would work well on a child's head band or barrette. A milk jug flower … [Read more...] about Milk Jug Flower
Easter Egg Button Covers
By Noreen Doll. Easter egg button covers are a fun way to decorate a shirt or blouse. Kids can make them from felt or craft foam and decorate them with brightly colored markers. Supplies. Brightly Colored Craft Foam Pencil Scissors Craft Knife How to Make Easter Egg Button Covers. 1. Draw an Easter egg pattern. (Or find one here: Easter egg … [Read more...] about Easter Egg Button Covers
Bunny Hop Finger Puppet
By Noreen Doll. Create an easy Bunny Hop Finger Puppet to go with your Kicky Chickie. These finger puppets are perfect to add to an Easter basket or to give as favors at an Easter party. They would also be an easy craft for a classroom party for kids. Supplies. Craft Foam Wiggly Eyes Paper for Pattern Pencil Scissors How to Make a Bunny … [Read more...] about Bunny Hop Finger Puppet
Peek a Boo Peep
By Noreen Doll. A Peek a Boo Peep would be a fun little non-candy gift to add to an Easter basket. It is especially entertaining for little ones who still love to play peek a boo. Older kids can make them for their younger siblings, or for fun Easter party give aways. Supplies. Craft Foam - Yellow and another color plus small amounts of black and … [Read more...] about Peek a Boo Peep
TP Tube Shamrock Stamp
By Noreen Doll. A TP tube shamrock stamp is an easy fun craft tool for kids. Make it from a recycled paper tube and throw it away when you're done. Supplies. 1 Toilet Paper Tube Green Paint Scissors Ruler Pencil Brads Sharp Pointed Tool Plastic Lid or other holder for paint Paper Q tip or Paint Brush How to Make a TP Tube … [Read more...] about TP Tube Shamrock Stamp
Sparkly Shamrock Necklace
By Noreen Doll. A sparkly shamrock necklace is perfect for a little girl whose favorite color is glitter. It's quick and easy, and she can help make it. It would make a wonderful slumber party craft, or a favor for a St. Patrick's Day party. Supplies. Shamrock Stickers Jump Rings Black Ribbon or Cord Sharp Tool to Make a Hole (Ice Pick) How to … [Read more...] about Sparkly Shamrock Necklace
