When we moved into our current home, we had to wait for a few weeks for the mortgage to close. During that time we wanted to cover the sliding glass door that led out to the patio. Because we didn’t yet own the home, we could not attach anything to the house. So we came up with this idea for covering the … [Read More...] about Removable Drapes for Sliding Glass Door
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DIY Knife Drawer Divider
Our kitchen drawer full of knives just wasn’t working. We knew that if we used dividers, it would be much more usable. I could have used cereal box cardboard to make the dividers, but I wanted something a little nicer. At Lowes I found a piece of wood that was 2 1/2 inches wide (the same as the drawer … [Read More...] about DIY Knife Drawer Divider
How to Clean Build-Up on a Glass Stovetop
By Noreen Doll. For months I had an impossible to remove hard build-up on my glass stovetop. I tried everything I could think of to remove it, and nothing worked. I even used the stuff made specifically for that purpose. Nothing! I had read that you could gently scrape burned on stains off using a … [Read More...] about How to Clean Build-Up on a Glass Stovetop
DIY Paper Towel Face Mask
Make your own quick and easy DIY Paper Towel Face Mask. Disclaimer: I have no medical credentials and this is not medical advice. This is merely an idea for making your own face masks. Please use your own judgement when making or wearing this face mask. These are strange and unsettling times - something most … [Read More...] about DIY Paper Towel Face Mask
Creative Tips
Easy Way to Hide Paint Drips
By Noreen Doll. Here's an easy way to hide paint drips when you're painting. Our kitchen / dining room has a … [Read More...] about Easy Way to Hide Paint Drips
How to Repair a Paperback Book
By Noreen Doll. I was asked if I could repair a paperback book with a glued binding that had several of the pages … [Read More...] about How to Repair a Paperback Book
Neglected Fence Fix
By Noreen Doll. A friend bought a fixer upper house that had a neighbor on one side who wasn't interested in keeping … [Read More...] about Neglected Fence Fix
Folded Paper Pocket for a Book
By Noreen Doll. It's handy to know how to make a folded pocket for a book, because pockets are really handy for … [Read More...] about Folded Paper Pocket for a Book
Make Sandpaper Last Longer
By Noreen Doll. Use packing tape to make sandpaper last longer. Whenever I would sand a project, it seemed … [Read More...] about Make Sandpaper Last Longer
Keep Rings Safe When You’re Working in the Kitchen
By Noreen Doll. How do you keep rings safe when you're working in the kitchen? Lots of people keep a small … [Read More...] about Keep Rings Safe When You’re Working in the Kitchen
Easy DIY Puzzle Board
We love to work jigsaw puzzles, but it’s sometimes difficult to find a surface large enough for working a … [Read More...] about Easy DIY Puzzle Board
Quick Way to Straighten Wrinkled Ribbon
By Noreen Doll. Now you don't have to throw used ribbon away. Here's a quick way to straighten wrinkled … [Read More...] about Quick Way to Straighten Wrinkled Ribbon
Valentine’s Day
Dollar Bill Butterfly
A Dollar Bill Butterfly is a nice shape for many gift giving occasions, and … [Read More...] about Dollar Bill Butterfly
Dollar Bill Heart Origami
By Noreen Doll. A dollar bill heart origami is a fun way to give a gift … [Read More...] about Dollar Bill Heart Origami
Valentine Heart Candle
By Noreen Doll. Stick conversation hearts on a candle to make a fun … [Read More...] about Valentine Heart Candle
Unusual Valentine Cards
Sometimes you want to go to the extra effort to make unusual Valentine … [Read More...] about Unusual Valentine Cards
How to Make a Heart Pattern
By Noreen Doll. A heart pattern is one of the easiest patterns to … [Read More...] about How to Make a Heart Pattern
Printable Kids Valentines
Printable kids Valentines are perfect for making Valentines with your … [Read More...] about Printable Kids Valentines
No Glue Heart Chain
By Noreen Doll. This is a fun and easy no glue heart chain that kids can … [Read More...] about No Glue Heart Chain
St. Patrick’s Day
Basic Brown Paper Bag Wreath
By Noreen Doll. A really neat way to recycle brown paper grocery bags is to make them into a basic brown paper bag … [Read More...] about Basic Brown Paper Bag Wreath
St. Patrick’s Day Ribbon Bouquet
Today I have a tutorial for a St. Patrick's Day Ribbon Bouquet on the Bowdabra website. It's a fun idea for … [Read More...] about St. Patrick’s Day Ribbon Bouquet
Shamrock Soda Can Lights
By Noreen Doll. Create shamrock soda can lights for an unusual way to decorate for St. Patrick's Day. And … [Read More...] about Shamrock Soda Can Lights
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 … [Read More...] about TP Tube Shamrock Stamp
Easter
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 … [Read More...] about Peek a Boo Peep
Bunny Money Hugs
By Noreen Doll. Bunny Money Hugs is a fun way to give a gift of cash. This bunny holds tight to the money! It … [Read More...] about Bunny Money Hugs
Hatching Chick
By Noreen Doll. Create a cute Hatching Chick to sit among the eggs on your table. This could be an easy … [Read More...] about Hatching Chick
Over 140 Non-Candy Easter Basket Fillers
By Noreen Doll. This year go candy free and use some of these non-candy Easter basket fillers for your kids. And … [Read More...] about Over 140 Non-Candy Easter Basket Fillers
Angel Crafts
Easy Paperclip Angel Ornament
By Noreen Doll. This easy paperclip angel ornament is so quick to make, you can make a dozen or two in an … [Read More...] about Easy Paperclip Angel Ornament
Dollar Bill Angel
By Noreen Doll. Angels are very popular, and here's a fun Dollar Bill Angel you can make. It is a much nicer … [Read More...] about Dollar Bill Angel
Butterfly Angel
By Noreen Doll. This butterfly angel is easy and inexpensive to make with Christmas tree ornaments. I found … [Read More...] about Butterfly Angel
Bell Angel Garland
By Noreen Doll. If you love angels, this Bell Angel Garland is perfect for you! It's quick, easy and … [Read More...] about Bell Angel Garland
