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

How to Insulate Windows from the Summer Sun (Cheaply!)
I live where it gets hot in the summer! One of the upstairs rooms has 3 enormous west facing windows so the hot … [Read More...] about How to Insulate Windows from the Summer Sun (Cheaply!)

Crafting Mistake
© by Noreen Doll. What do you do when you make a crafting mistake? Throw the whole project away? Try to fix it or … [Read More...] about Crafting Mistake

Uses for Shelf Liner
By Noreen Doll. I originally bought this rubbery shelf liner to line the shelves in my kitchen cupboard. I like it … [Read More...] about Uses for Shelf Liner

Clean Your Oven Without Scrubbing
By Noreen Doll. A friend moved into a place that was in really bad shape, and she asked for ideas on how to clean … [Read More...] about Clean Your Oven Without Scrubbing

How to Remove Permanent Ink from a Project
by Noreen Doll. I love to use Sharpies for my craft projects! They have such bright colors and are so easy to use - … [Read More...] about How to Remove Permanent Ink from a Project

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

Quick Clean Up Tip for Raw Egg Mess
by Noreen Doll. Drop an Egg on the floor? Here's a quick clean up tip. Grab your salt box and sprinkle a … [Read More...] about Quick Clean Up Tip for Raw Egg Mess

Emergency Thermal Bowl
The other day I needed a way to carry a bowl of hot food a short distance. Since I don’t have a wide mouth … [Read More...] about Emergency Thermal Bowl
Fall Ideas

Preschool Turkey Crafts
Making preschool turkey crafts is great fun for very young children. Paper … [Read More...] about Preschool Turkey Crafts

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

Glittery Fall Leaf Earrings
By Noreen Doll. Create a fun pair of glittery fall leaf earrings to … [Read More...] about Glittery Fall Leaf Earrings

Preserve Fall Leaves
By Noreen Doll. Did you ever wonder how to preserve fall leaves so you … [Read More...] about Preserve Fall Leaves

Turkey Crafts
Turkey crafts are the most popular of Thanksgiving crafts. They can be … [Read More...] about Turkey Crafts

Pumpkin Crafts for Toddlers
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Pumpkin crafts for toddlers are easy and fun to do. With just a few … [Read More...] about Pumpkin Crafts for Toddlers

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

4th of July Fan from a Milk Jug
By Noreen Doll. Make an easy 4th of July fan from a milk jug. It makes a colorful patriotic favor, and is … [Read More...] about 4th of July Fan from a Milk Jug

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

Flag Crafts for Kids
Kids enjoy all kinds of crafting and making flag crafts for kids encourages them to learn about Independence Day and … [Read More...] about Flag Crafts for Kids

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
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

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

Clothespin Angel
By Noreen Doll. A clothespin angel can be made from the simplest of materials. Use scraps of ribbon, plus a … [Read More...] about Clothespin 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
