© by Noreen Doll. This fun paper plate Easter wreath is so easy a toddler can make it with a bit of help from an adult. The key is to prepare all the materials ahead of time so that your toddler can get busy creating and not have to wait for you to get ready. Use a large piece of plastic (an old tablecloth or shower curtain - see Kids Craft Tips) or a sheet of … [Read more...] about Paper Plate Easter Wreath
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Kids Craft Tips
© by Noreen Doll. Using these great kids craft tips will help you and your kids have more fun crafting, with less clean up afterwards. Shower Curtain Idea. Use an old shower curtain - or buy one for $1 at the Dollar Store - for a crafting surface. Lay it on the table, the floor, the back porch, or in your yard and you won't have to worry about spills or … [Read more...] about Kids Craft Tips
Frugal Craft Tips
© by Noreen Doll. By using these frugal craft tips, there are many creative ways you can help keep your costs down. Use What You Have. Look for ways to use what you already have: fabric or craft paper scraps, cereal boxes you can cover with pretty paper, bits of ribbon, or silk flowers for embellishing. Newspaper Patterns. Use newspaper to make trial patterns of … [Read more...] about Frugal Craft Tips
General Craft Tips
© by Noreen Doll. Here are some great craft tips to make your crafting easier and more fun! Crafting Surface. One of my best general craft tips is to cover a large piece of cardboard or a cookie sheet with sides with a piece of waxed paper. Pull it around the edges and tape it to the bottom. This gives you a protected work surface to craft, paint and glue … [Read more...] about General Craft Tips