By Noreen Doll. Create a fun pair of glittery fall leaf earrings to dress up for autumn. You only need a few supplies and a few minutes to make this fun accessory. If you can't find glitter leaves or want to make your own, you can find glitter craft foam to create any size or shape leaf you want. You could also make the leaf from colored card stock and then … [Read more...] about Glittery Fall Leaf Earrings
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One Sheet Folded Gift Pocket Book
By Noreen Doll. This folded pocket book is so much fun to make that I had to find ways to use them so I can make more! One way to use it is to make it a one sheet folded gift pocket book, which has 8 pockets. To use the book one can put folded money or gift cards in some of the pockets and messages in the other pockets. For instance, one could put folded … [Read more...] about One Sheet Folded Gift Pocket Book
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 with a hot handle. Just slip the pot handle grip over the handle of the pot or pan to use it. Because I found these hot pads in the Dollar Store in a package of 2 for $1, I can make lots of them for gifts. Supplies. Hot Pad Needle and Thread … [Read more...] about Pot Handle Hot Pad Grip
Hot Pad Scissor Holder
By Noreen Doll. A scissor holder is a handy place to store your scissors, to protect the blades and to keep them away from young ones. It is also a good way to carry scissors when you want to take them along with you. This Hot Pad Scissor Holder has a loop that allows you to hang it to keep the scissors handy, or you can just tuck them away in the holder, with your … [Read more...] about Hot Pad Scissor Holder
Pot Holder Notepad Pocket
A Pot Holder Notepad Pocket is handy to hang on the refrigerator so you'll always have pen and paper handy. It's quick and easy to make, and could be a great gift idea for kids to make for Grandma or a teacher. I found the pot holder at the Dollar Store, so it's easy to make a few notepad pockets inexpensively. Supplies. Pot Holder with a … [Read more...] about Pot Holder Notepad Pocket
Quick Eyeglasses Holder
By Noreen Doll. A quick eyeglasses holder is an easy gift to make for Mom or Grandma. You can find pretty pot holders inexpensively at the Dollar Store or Target. This would make an easy beginning sewing project for kids. Supplies. Pot Holder Needle and Thread or Sewing Machine How to Make a Quick Eyeglasses Holder. 1. Fold the pot holder in half, … [Read more...] about Quick Eyeglasses Holder
Sparkly Heart Button Covers
By Noreen Doll. For a fun way to glitz up your outfit, try these sparkly heart button covers. They are quick and easy, and add some glamour, too. Get a package of glitter hearts from the Dollar Store, or make your own with glitter craft foam. Supplies. Glitter Hearts Table Scatter Craft Knife How to Make Sparkly Heart Button Covers. 1. From a … [Read more...] about Sparkly Heart Button Covers
Aluminum Security Credit Card Holder Tutorial
By Noreen Doll. From what I've read, hackers can now use a hand held device to read your personal information on your credit cards even while the cards are tucked away in your wallet. I've also been seeing aluminum wallets for carrying credit cards, to thwart the ability to read the personal information on them. Being a crafter, I wanted to create my own … [Read more...] about Aluminum Security Credit Card Holder Tutorial
The Best Back Scratcher I’ve Ever Had!
By Noreen Doll. The best back scratcher I've ever had is a metal pasta spoon. I've mostly lived in a dry climate, and when we run the heater in the house during the winter my skin dries out even more. As a consequence, my back would often itch. It's very difficult to reach your entire back with your fingers, and the itch always seems to be just out of reach of … [Read more...] about The Best Back Scratcher I’ve Ever Had!
Single Use Poinsettia Soaps
By Noreen Doll. Single use poinsettia soaps make a nice hostess gift, or a gift for someone who frequently has guests. Each leaf has enough soap for a single use, and the disposable leaf will provide a slight scrub. The soaped leaves can be attractively arranged in a Christmas dish to make a pretty decoration for the bathroom. I found these poinsettia rings … [Read more...] about Single Use Poinsettia Soaps
Christmas Money Tree
By Noreen Doll. A Christmas money tree makes a very fun gift, and it's perfect for anyone. You can use any denomination of dollar bills to create it, so you can give whatever amount of money you want to. 7 bills were used to create this money tree. I found this great idea at Then She Made. I thought a gold dollar coin would make a fun tree topper … [Read more...] about Christmas Money Tree
Sewing Cards from Greeting Cards
By Noreen Doll. Sewing cards from greeting cards are easy to make and fun for kids to use. To make these, you can use your old Christmas or birthday cards, and shoe laces you can find at the Dollar Store. Look for pictures that will interest and delight children, such as animals, snowmen, or Santa, and that are bright and colorful. A fun gift for a … [Read more...] about Sewing Cards from Greeting Cards
