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Removable Drapes for Sliding Glass Door

Removable Drapes for Sliding Glass Door

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

DIY Knife Drawer Divider

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

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

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

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DIY Paper Towel Face Mask

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 … [Read More...] about DIY Paper Towel Face Mask

Speedy Apple Slicing

Speedy Apple Slicing

By Noreen Doll. Do you ever wish you knew how to do speedy apple slicing, instead of slaving over preparing … [Read More...] about Speedy Apple Slicing

Remove Dried Paint Splotches Easily and Cheaply

Remove Dried Paint Splotches Easily and Cheaply

By Noreen Doll. While painting recently, we managed to have dried paint splotches on the vinyl floor. Because … [Read More...] about Remove Dried Paint Splotches Easily and Cheaply

How to Remove Furniture Dents from Carpet

How to Remove Furniture Dents from Carpet

By Noreen Doll. Recently I decided to move a heavy bookcase from where it had been sitting for several years. Once … [Read More...] about How to Remove Furniture Dents from Carpet

How to Double or Triple a Recipe Accurately

How to Double or Triple a Recipe Accurately

By Noreen Doll. I have a recipe for Gingersnaps that makes such a small amount of cookies, that I need to double or … [Read More...] about How to Double or Triple a Recipe Accurately

Placemats Are a Great Teaching Tool

Placemats Are a Great Teaching Tool

By Noreen Doll. We've discovered that placemats are a great teaching tool. Kids love to use the colorful mats at … [Read More...] about Placemats Are a Great Teaching Tool

Sharpie Touch Up Trick

Sharpie Touch Up Trick

Here’s an easy way to make a project look more professional. We put some hooks in a closet, and the silver … [Read More...] about Sharpie Touch Up Trick

Quick Garment Cover

Quick Garment Cover

By Noreen Doll. I like to cover clothes hanging in my closet that I don't wear very often, or that are … [Read More...] about Quick Garment Cover

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Fall Ideas

Thanksgiving Countdown Calendar

Thanksgiving Countdown Calendar

June 28, 2012 By Noreen 1 Comment

A Thanksgiving countdown calendar is a nice way to help kids count down the … [Read More...] about Thanksgiving Countdown Calendar

Turkey Finger Puppet

Turkey Finger Puppet

November 15, 2013 By Noreen 29 Comments

By Noreen Doll. Create a fun turkey finger puppet for kids. They … [Read More...] about Turkey Finger Puppet

Preschool Pumpkin Crafts

Preschool Pumpkin Crafts

June 17, 2012 By Noreen Leave a Comment

Preschool pumpkin crafts are an especially fun activity for … [Read More...] about Preschool Pumpkin Crafts

Sparkly Leaf Button Covers

Sparkly Leaf Button Covers

November 19, 2014 By Noreen 16 Comments

By Noreen Doll. Add a little glitz to a plain blouse for your Fall or … [Read More...] about Sparkly Leaf Button Covers

Fall Leaf Turkey Magnet

Fall Leaf Turkey Magnet

September 4, 2012 By Noreen 42 Comments

By Noreen Doll. A fall leaf turkey magnet is quick and easy to … [Read More...] about Fall Leaf Turkey Magnet

More Pumpkin Crafts

More Pumpkin Crafts

June 18, 2012 By Noreen Leave a Comment

Pumpkins and Jack-O-Lanterns are the most used decorations for Halloween … [Read More...] about More Pumpkin Crafts

Autumn Angel

Autumn Angel

September 11, 2012 By Noreen 54 Comments

By Noreen Doll. Craft a rustic looking autumn angel with silk leaves in … [Read More...] about Autumn Angel

More Ideas for Fall

Halloween

Halloween Cards

Halloween Cards

Here are 2 fun Halloween cards I made. by Noreen Doll … [Read More...] about Halloween Cards

Halloween Silverware Holder

Halloween Silverware Holder

By Noreen Doll. Create a creepy Halloween Silverware Holder using a pot holder. You can have lots of fun with … [Read More...] about Halloween Silverware Holder

Haunted Money Hugs

Haunted Money Hugs

By Noreen Doll. Haunted Money Hugs is a fun way for Grandparents to give their grandkids a little holiday … [Read More...] about Haunted Money Hugs

Spider Web Candle Jar

Spider Web Candle Jar

By Noreen Doll. A Spider Web Candle Jar is a fun Halloween project. When i saw this spider web lace at the … [Read More...] about Spider Web Candle Jar

More Halloween Ideas

Patriotic

Basic Brown Paper Bag Wreath

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

History of the American Flag

History of the American Flag

In addition to making flag crafts, we need to understand the history of the American flag and the price that has been … [Read More...] about History of the American Flag

Paper Plate Pop Up Firecrackers

Paper Plate Pop Up Firecrackers

By Noreen Doll. Paper Plate Pop Up Firecrackers are a fun patriotic craft for kids to make for Memorial Day or 4th of … [Read More...] about Paper Plate Pop Up Firecrackers

Toddler 4th of July Crafts

Toddler 4th of July Crafts

Looking for toddler 4th of July crafts? Here are fun and easy projects. Toddlers aren't too young to start … [Read More...] about Toddler 4th of July Crafts

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Angel Crafts

Sparkly Paper Plate Angel

Sparkly Paper Plate Angel

By Noreen Doll. Make an easy sparkly paper plate angel with silver spray paint and 2 paper plates. What You … [Read More...] about Sparkly Paper Plate Angel

Folded Circle Angel

Folded Circle Angel

by Noreen Doll. Create an easy folded circle angel and then use it as an ornament or gift tag, or enclose it in a … [Read More...] about Folded Circle Angel

Bath Pouf Angel

Bath Pouf Angel

By Noreen Doll. You need only a few things to put a fluffy bath pouf angel together. The angel can be placed in a … [Read More...] about Bath Pouf Angel

Lollipop Angel

Lollipop Angel

By Noreen Doll. This sweet lollipop angel is a great favor idea for kids. And it is also easy for kids to … [Read More...] about Lollipop Angel

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Paperclip Angel Ornament

Easy Paperclip Angel Ornament

Easy Paperclip Angel Ornament

Use as package trim, tree decoration, gift enclosure in a card, or a necklace.

Dollar Bill Heart

Dollar Bill Heart

Dollar Bill Heart

Money Gifts

Easy Dollar Bill Heart

Easy Dollar Bill Heart

Creative Gift Card Wraps

Creative Gift Card Wraps

Dollar Bill Crafts

Dollar Bill Wallet

Dollar Bill Wallet

Dollar Bill Wallet

Duct Tape Wallet

Duct Tape Wallet

Duct Tape Wallet

Envelope Gift Bag

Basic Bagalope

Basic Bagalope

Greeting Card Gift Boxes

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Remove Furniture Dents from Carpet

Remove Furniture Dents from Carpet

Remove Furniture Dents from Carpet

How to Remove Permanent Ink from a Project

Remove Sharpie Goof

Remove Sharpie Goof

Snowflake Angel

Snowflake Angel

Snowflake Angel

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