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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Newest Project
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
Wax Paper Is Ideal for Crafting
By Noreen Doll. Wax paper can be found at the Dollar store or in the big box stores for a dollar or two. And … [Read More...] about Wax Paper Is Ideal for Crafting
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
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
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
Use Up Citrus Peel
By Noreen Doll. Need a quick way to get more mileage from a citrus peel? Here's a great idea for how to use up citrus … [Read More...] about Use Up Citrus Peel
Frugal Craft Tips
© by Noreen Doll. By using these frugal craft tips, there are many creative ways you can help keep your costs … [Read More...] about Frugal Craft Tips
Frugal Cutting Tip
By Noreen Doll. Here's a frugal cutting tip that will help you conserve your supplies. When creating, kids … [Read More...] about Frugal Cutting Tip
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
Fall Ideas
Kids Turkey Crafts
Kids turkey crafts can be done by all ages. Young children may need a bit … [Read More...] about Kids Turkey Crafts
Preschool Turkey Crafts
Making preschool turkey crafts is great fun for very young children. Paper … [Read More...] about Preschool Turkey Crafts
Spooky Ghost Pencil Topper
By Noreen Doll. Recycle a plastic jug to make a spooky ghost pencil … [Read More...] about Spooky Ghost Pencil Topper
Thanksgiving Crafts
Easy, unique Thanksgiving crafts are fun for the whole … [Read More...] about Thanksgiving Crafts
Kids Pumpkin Crafts
Kids pumpkin crafts will be enjoyed by older children. They have more … [Read More...] about Kids Pumpkin Crafts
Preserve Fall Leaves
By Noreen Doll. Did you ever wonder how to preserve fall leaves so you … [Read More...] about Preserve Fall Leaves
Preschool Pumpkin Crafts
Preschool pumpkin crafts are an especially fun activity for … [Read More...] about Preschool Pumpkin Crafts
Halloween
Halloween Cards
Here are 2 fun Halloween cards I made. by Noreen Doll … [Read More...] about Halloween Cards
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
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
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
Patriotic
How to Make a Star Pattern
By Noreen Doll. A star pattern is easy to do if you just learn a few folds. After you've made a paper star, … [Read More...] about How to Make a Star Pattern
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
Patriotic Busy Bag
by Noreen Doll. A patriotic busy bag is nice to have on hand for holidays such as Memorial Day, Flag Day, the 4th of … [Read More...] about Patriotic Busy Bag
Patriotic Fan from a Deck of Cards
by Noreen Doll. Even kids can make a patriotic fan from a deck of cards. It's a great 4th of July or Memorial … [Read More...] about Patriotic Fan from a Deck of Cards
Angel Crafts
Christmas Craft Ideas
Using Christmas craft ideas is a favorite pastime. I have always particularly loved the Christmas season. Spending … [Read More...] about Christmas Craft Ideas
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
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
Snowflake Angel
By Noreen Doll. A snowflake angel is quick and easy to make and would make a nice little gift to add to the top of a … [Read More...] about Snowflake Angel
