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
Pot Handle Hot Pad Grip
By Noreen Doll. A Pot Handle Hot Pad Grip is easy to make with a pot holder, and really handy for holding a pan … [Read More...] about Pot Handle Hot Pad Grip
General Craft Tips
© by Noreen Doll. Here are some great craft tips to make your crafting easier and more fun! Crafting … [Read More...] about General Craft Tips
How to Turn a Soda Can into a Flat Sheet of Aluminum
There are lots of great crafts you can make from aluminum cans. And the colorful logos on the cans add to the … [Read More...] about How to Turn a Soda Can into a Flat Sheet of Aluminum
Turn a Rock Collection into Pattern Weights
By Noreen Doll. Wonder what to do with the rocks you collected on vacation? While on a trip, we visited the beach … [Read More...] about Turn a Rock Collection into Pattern Weights
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!)
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
How to Sharpen a Punch
By Noreen Doll. Do you need to sharpen a punch? Any kind of punch can be sharpened this way. I was punching … [Read More...] about How to Sharpen a Punch
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
Easter
Easter Crafts for Kids
For fun Easter crafts for kids, give these ideas a try. They are also great projects for a classroom party. For … [Read More...] about Easter Crafts for Kids
Easter Egg Busy Bag
by Noreen Doll. Create a cheap fun Easter egg busy bag for your toddler or preschooler. You need a small piece … [Read More...] about Easter Egg Busy Bag
Pretty Paper Basket
By Noreen Doll. Create a pretty paper basket with a piece of paper and some ribbon or twine. I saw these … [Read More...] about Pretty Paper Basket
Bunny Hop Finger Puppet
By Noreen Doll. Create an easy Bunny Hop Finger Puppet to go with your Kicky Chickie. These finger puppets are … [Read More...] about Bunny Hop Finger Puppet
Mother’s Day
Mothers Day Crafts for Toddlers
By Noreen Doll. Mothers Day crafts for toddlers are perfect for even the … [Read More...] about Mothers Day Crafts for Toddlers
Beat the Heat with an Easy to Make Fan
Here’s a fun, easy gift idea that even toddlers can make. Mom, Dad, … [Read More...] about Beat the Heat with an Easy to Make Fan
Mothers Day Crafts for Kids
By Noreen Doll. Kids enjoy making Mothers Day gifts, and Mothers Day … [Read More...] about Mothers Day Crafts for Kids
Mothers Day Printables
By Noreen Doll. For Mothers Day printables you can find Mother's Day … [Read More...] about Mothers Day Printables
Cheap Mothers Day Flowers
by Noreen Doll. You can make very nice cheap Mothers Day … [Read More...] about Cheap Mothers Day Flowers
Mothers Day Gifts for Grandma
By Noreen Doll. Mothers Day gifts for Grandma need to be extra … [Read More...] about Mothers Day Gifts for Grandma
Preschool Mothers Day Crafts
By Noreen Doll. Even very small children will want to make preschool … [Read More...] about Preschool Mothers Day Crafts
Graduation
Star Soda Can Lights
By Noreen Doll. Create colorful star soda can lights for many occasions. They're perfect for patriotic … [Read More...] about Star Soda Can Lights
Small Gift Box
By Noreen Doll. This small gift box could also be a favor box and you can make it in many sizes. Put your … [Read More...] about Small Gift Box
Unique Graduation Gifts
By Noreen Doll. Graduation is an important occasion, and unique graduation gifts can be very meaningful. The … [Read More...] about Unique Graduation Gifts
Graduation Cap Crafts
By Noreen Doll. Use these quick easy graduation cap crafts when preparing for your graduate's … [Read More...] about Graduation Cap Crafts
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
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
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
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
