By Noreen Doll. Do you need an easy way to peel a boiled egg? It is so frustrating trying to peel a fresh egg that has been boiled. The shell wants to cling to the egg and comes off in tiny pieces, often taking chunks of the egg with it. Recently I read that if you put baking soda in the water when you boil the egg, the shell will come off easily. Since we … [Read more...] about An Easy Way to Peel a Boiled Egg
easy
Super Easy Pocket Pies
By Noreen Doll. Make super quick, super easy pocket pies with uncooked flour tortillas. Since the ingredients in these tortillas are almost the same as in pie crust, I thought they would work as the pie crusts. They are already rolled out in a circle and are quite sturdy to handle. You can fill them with anything: fruit, meat, vegetables, cheese, or whatever … [Read more...] about Super Easy Pocket Pies
How to Coffee Dye or Tea Dye
By Noreen Doll. Sometimes you want to craft with a dingy or antique white color fabric, and it can be difficult to find just the shade you want in a store. By knowing how to coffee dye or tea dye, you can get just exactly the shade you need. First you need to decide on what kind of fabric you want to use. 100% cotton seems to work best for dyeing, but do try other … [Read more...] about How to Coffee Dye or Tea Dye
Warm Fingerless Mitts
By Noreen Doll. Warm fingerless mitts are great to make for yourself, and they are wonderful gifts. When it's cold, it's nice to have something to keep your wrists and hands warm while leaving your fingers free. Fleece is snuggly soft and warm. And you can fold the top down to leave your fingers totally uncovered. Fleece is so easy to sew because you don't have … [Read more...] about Warm Fingerless Mitts
Kids Easy Halloween Treats
Kids love to help in the kitchen, and they will enjoy making these kids easy Halloween treats. These treat ideas are great for parties, to share in the classroom, or just to make for friends and family. Frankenmallows Really cute Frankenstein marshmallows kids can make with marshmallows, green food coloring and chocolate chips. Brides of Frankenstein Make these … [Read more...] about Kids Easy Halloween Treats
Edgar Allan Poe Shops at the Dollar Store!
© by Noreen Doll. Here's proof that Edgar Allan Poe shops at the Dollar Store! With Halloween rapidly approaching, we are seeing wonderfully creative scenes, decorations, and costume ideas everywhere. Many Halloween ideas involve vintage items such as old keys, candelabras, dried bones, antique jewelry, and aged furniture. Because of the kind of literature Edgar … [Read more...] about Edgar Allan Poe Shops at the Dollar Store!
Edgar Allen Poe Topiary
© by Noreen Doll. An Edgar Allen Poe topiary is perfect for Halloween. He was a master of creepy story telling, and The Raven is one of his works. You can even use some recyclables to make this easy topiary. What You Need A Black Bird Styrofoam Ball Newspaper - Cut into 2 inch squares Tacky Glue or other glue Recycled Tin Can Wood Dowel - 10 1/2 … [Read more...] about Edgar Allen Poe Topiary
Gift Wrap in a Snap
For gift wrap in a snap, there are some great ideas here. In this fast paced world, we frequently don't have time to spend making ornate gift wraps. Below you will find some really speedy ideas, many of which can use recycled paper bags if you choose to. Quick and Easy Bags For quick and easy gift bags, buy red and green lunch size bags. Fill, fold down, and hold … [Read more...] about Gift Wrap in a Snap
Velvet Gift Bags
By Noreen Doll. Velvet gift bags make an elegant gift wrap. They can make a nice way for kids to wrap a special gift for Mom or Grandma. And you don't have to make them just for Christmas. There are lots of nice colors that could be used for any time of the year. Kids can decorate the velvet bags themselves. All they need is some sticky back felt in which to cut … [Read more...] about Velvet Gift Bags
No Sew Fingerless Gloves
By Noreen Doll. (Look for my sewing version of fingerless gloves on Jewelry Making Journal.) Make a quick pair of no-sew fingerless gloves from a pair of knee socks. During cold weather, when I am working at my computer or crafting, my wrists and hands often get very cold. Because I need my fingers free to type or craft, I can't wear gloves for warmth. And … [Read more...] about No Sew Fingerless Gloves
Note Paper Toddlers Can Make For Mom
By Noreen Doll. Note paper toddlers can make for Mom is a fun and easy Mothers Day gift for toddlers to create. This particular set of note paper toddlers can make for Mom was made for a Mom who loves green, trees, and leaves. She loves this notepaper so much that she uses them very stingily because she can't bear to part with them. These stamped sheets can be made … [Read more...] about Note Paper Toddlers Can Make For Mom
Map Covered Gift Box
by Noreen Doll. A map covered gift box is easy to make, and a great recycling idea. Recently we were replacing an old road atlas with a current one. I didn't want to dispose of the old atlas as I have seen lots of crafts I really like that use maps. About the same time we gained some fairly large, sturdy shoe boxes. We brainstormed a little and decided we … [Read more...] about Map Covered Gift Box
