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
Ideas for Re-Using Plastic Packaging
By Noreen Doll. Many gifts this year will come packaged in plastic and most of it is either recycled or thrown in the … [Read More...] about Ideas for Re-Using Plastic Packaging
Sharpen Decorative Edge Scissors
By Noreen Doll. Decorative edge scissors are fun to use, and they leave pretty edges on paper projects. A good … [Read More...] about Sharpen Decorative Edge Scissors
An Easy Way to Peel a Boiled Egg
By Noreen Doll. Do you need an easy way to peel a boiled egg? It is so frustrating trying to peel a fresh … [Read More...] about An Easy Way to Peel a Boiled Egg
Easy Headlight Fix
By Noreen Doll. My headlights had become so clouded, the light could barely shine through. I had read … [Read More...] about Easy Headlight Fix
How to Cut Holes in the Middle of Something
By Noreen Doll. I make lots of projects that require holes in the middle where they are hard to cut. Here is … [Read More...] about How to Cut Holes in the Middle of Something
How to Remove Candle Wax from a Jar
By Noreen Doll. You will need a warm sunny day to use this easy way to remove candle wax from a jar. So save … [Read More...] about How to Remove Candle Wax from a Jar
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 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
Valentine’s Day
Valentine Crafts to Make
Need ideas for Valentine crafts to make? Valentine's Day is the perfect … [Read More...] about Valentine Crafts to Make
Small Gift Box
By Noreen Doll. This small gift box could also be a favor box and … [Read More...] about Small Gift Box
Dollar Bill Heart Mouse
Make your Dollar Bill origami just a little more fun by turning it into a … [Read More...] about Dollar Bill Heart Mouse
Basic Brown Paper Bag Wreath
By Noreen Doll. A really neat way to recycle brown paper grocery bags is … [Read More...] about Basic Brown Paper Bag Wreath
Valentine Gift Wrap
Boxes, baskets, pouches and cones become Valentine gift wrap ideas. Add a … [Read More...] about Valentine Gift Wrap
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 Day Crafts for Kids
Valentine Day crafts for kids has ideas for making decorations, as well as … [Read More...] about Valentine Day Crafts for Kids
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
Candy Carrots
By Noreen Doll. You can make fun candy carrots for favors on your Easter table. They are perfect for using … [Read More...] about Candy Carrots
Stand Up Chickie
This fun little chick has a removable beak and feet. And he stands up by himself. Materials Craft Foam or Card … [Read More...] about Stand Up Chickie
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 … [Read More...] about Chickie Money Hugs
Easter Basket Crafts
If you want unusual Easter basket crafts, there are fabric baskets, buckets, terracotta pot baskets and many other … [Read More...] about Easter Basket Crafts
Angel Crafts
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
Christmas Angel Crafts
Christmas angel crafts are perfect for hanging on your tree. Many of these angels could be made into magnets or pins. … [Read More...] about Christmas Angel Crafts
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
Shamrock Angel
By Noreen Doll. A shamrock angel is a fun idea for a St. Patrick's Day decoration. It can be used on a mantel … [Read More...] about Shamrock Angel
