By Noreen Doll. Haunting Halloween notepads are a wonderful idea for a small Halloween gift! Done in assembly line fashion, you can make a lot of them in a short time. These Halloween notepads are perfect for Trick or Treat, small gifts for friends or co-workers, or for kids to make to give their friends. Another great way to use them is as Halloween party … [Read more...] about Haunting Halloween Notepads
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Holly Jolly Notepads
By Noreen Doll. Holly jolly notepads are perfect as a small gift for a friend or co-worker, and because of their size would be wonderful stocking stuffers. Plan to make a bunch of them at once and they will go together quickly. Your kids may like to make some with you, so they can give some to their friends. Christmas notepads would also make great party favors … [Read more...] about Holly Jolly Notepads
Boy Scout Stamp Ornament
By Noreen Doll. This Boy Scout stamp ornament, made with a U.S. postage stamp, is special because it commemorates a unique occasion - the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. Because this is an ornament for young men, and because one of the objects of Scouting is to help them learn to live in the outdoors, I used more rugged materials in making it. On … [Read more...] about Boy Scout Stamp Ornament
Acrylic Post-It Note Holder
By Noreen Doll. Craft an easy acrylic Post-It note holder for all your friends, co-workers, or kids' teachers. All you need are an acrylic photo frame, a pad of Post-It notes, and a few embellishments. This is a great way to use up left over crafting supplies! What You Need Acrylic Photo Frame - that can stand by itself, either 3x5 or 4x6 Pad of Post-It … [Read more...] about Acrylic Post-It Note Holder
Large Round Gift Bag
By Noreen Doll. Create a large round gift bag for an unusually large candle or other large round item. We needed a Bunco gift and decided to look for candles at the after Christmas sales. While we were looking over the candles, we spied a very large red candle with 3 wicks on top. When we picked it up, it weighed a ton! The label said it was 6 inches wide x 12 … [Read more...] about Large Round Gift Bag
Origami Dollar Bill Gift Box
By Noreen Doll An origami dollar bill gift box makes a really fun gift wrap idea. Recently I was giving money as a graduation gift and needed a creative way to wrap it. When I found this idea for an origami dollar bill gift box, I knew it was perfect. First I cut 2 pieces of paper the same size as a dollar bill and used them to learn how to do it. I didn't want … [Read more...] about Origami Dollar Bill Gift Box
Free Toddler Games
© by Noreen Doll. These free toddler games are inexpensive and easy to make, as well as fun and educational. Because they are made of craft foam and other durable materials, unless they are chewed on, toddlers can have fun with them without destroying them. These free toddler games would be great for travel, or to use as stocking stuffers or basket … [Read more...] about Free Toddler Games
Travel Tic Tac Toe
by Noreen Doll. Travel Tic Tac Toe games can be made out of almost anything. This one uses light weight craft foam which is easy to use and light to carry. This is a great game for kids to make for their siblings and friends. They are so quick to make that several games can be made in one afternoon. Visit the dollar store to find 10 packs of craft foam … [Read more...] about Travel Tic Tac Toe
Toddler Games – Dominoes
by Noreen Doll. Toddler games of dominoes are quick and easy to make and fun for toddlers to play. Because they are made from craft foam, they are durable and light weight, and would make a great travel game. Preschoolers can make their own dominoes game, or can make gifts for their friends and siblings. 10 pack sheets of craft foam can be found at the … [Read more...] about Toddler Games – Dominoes
Dinosaur Matching Game for Toddler
© by Noreen Doll. This easy cheap dinosaur matching game for toddler fun can be quickly put together. Kids can easily make it for younger siblings or friends. In addition to matching, toddlers can learn colors and begin learning some of the dinosaur names. Find craft foam sheet packs and 100 packs of foam stickers at the dollar store for $1. These would … [Read more...] about Dinosaur Matching Game for Toddler
Duct Tape Wallet
© by Noreen Doll. Duct tape wallets are very popular with teens right now. They are also a great gift idea for most adults - especially men. I have made several, mostly for boys, and they are all using them regularly. I have discovered that teen girls like them, too, and fortunately duct tape can now be found in many bright colors and … [Read more...] about Duct Tape Wallet
Envelope Gift Bags
© by Noreen Doll. Envelope gift bags are easy to make and perfect for small gifts. You can use any size or color and decorate it to fit the occasion. You don't need lots of paper crafting supplies to make an interesting and attractive gift bag. Use what you have on hand: old greeting cards, newspapers, old book pages, used or new gift wrap, construction paper, and … [Read more...] about Envelope Gift Bags