By Noreen Doll. Create colorful star soda can lights for many occasions. They're perfect for patriotic occasions such as Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day. You could also use them for Christmas, birthdays, or graduation in school colors. Save your soda cans to recycle into this fun project! Supplies. String of … [Read more...] about Star Soda Can Lights
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Dollar Bill Graduation Cap
By Noreen Doll. For a fun grad gift, make this creative Dollar Bill Graduation Cap. You can use bills of any denomination, and it's sure to please the new graduate! If you're having a graduation party, these would make great favors. And don't forget to make the tassels in the school colors! Supplies. 2 Crisp New Dollar Bills, or bills of any … [Read more...] about Dollar Bill Graduation Cap
Money Gift in a Paper Frame
By Noreen Doll. Frame your favorite president's face to make a clever money gift in a paper frame. I presented this gift with a tag that said, "I thought you might like to have a photo of Ulysses S. Grant." Of course, you would use the name of whatever president was on the money. The frame is easy to make, and if you need several, do them in assembly line fashion … [Read more...] about Money Gift in a Paper Frame
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 gift or favor in the center of the tissue paper and place it in the box for a lovely presentation. You can use it for any holiday or occasion simply by changing the color of the decorative paper on it. Think of using it at Easter with a handle, … [Read more...] about Small Gift Box
Candy Bar Slider
By Noreen Doll. A candy bar slider is a great gift idea for kids or teens. You can wrap money around the bottom end of the candy bar, and when you slide the candy bar up, the money appears. Materials 1 Candy Bar - I used a 7 ounce size 12x12 Sheet of Designer Paper Double Sided Tape or Glue Scissors Ruler Pencil Instructions 1. Cut 1/2 … [Read more...] about Candy Bar Slider
Jeans iPad Carrier
By Noreen Doll. I created a fun jeans iPad carrier from an old pair of jeans. It was quick and easy. I made the carrier a few inches longer than the iPad so the top would fold over. By folding the top over several inches, there is no need to add a fastener. There is room inside to carry a few other small items, as well. I wanted it large enough in case I might … [Read more...] about Jeans iPad Carrier
Kindergarden Graduation Crafts
Create easy kindergarden graduation crafts. Many kindergartens and preschools now have graduation ceremonies when the children move on to elementary school. Use these clever ideas for making a fun festive time the youngsters will remember. Kindergarden graduation gifts and celebration ideas. Mini Graduation Cap Craft a mini graduation cap with an egg carton cup … [Read more...] about Kindergarden Graduation Crafts
Make Homemade Gifts
Do you try to make many of the gifts that you give? Do you love to give gifts but don't really have a lot of money to spend? Making your gifts yourself enables you to give something original that you have put your own effort and thought into. Many people are wanting to get back to basics and are downsizing the gifts that they give. Creating your own gifts is … [Read more...] about Make Homemade Gifts
Creative Ways to Give Money
Looking for creative ways to give money? When you want to give a gift but really aren't sure what that person would like, a gift card comes readily to mind. Gift cards are often put aside and forgotten. I prefer to give money as a gift. It can be used anywhere and on anything the recipient chooses. Here are some creative ways to wrap a cash gift. Most of these … [Read more...] about Creative Ways to Give Money
Money Origami
Money origami is the process of folding paper money to look like something else, and can result in some clever cash gift presentation ideas. No dollar bills were harmed in the creative process! Here are some original ideas. Dollar Bill Birthday Candles Anyone will love receiving Dollar Bill Birthday Candles. Secret Heart Money Holder Hide money in a Secret … [Read more...] about Money Origami
Teen Gift Ideas
There are lots of homemade teen gift ideas that any teen would use or enjoy. Think about what your teen likes to do and make a gift that would be helpful to use with it. Here are several teen gift ideas that would be suitable for either guys or girls. Gifts To Keep Warm Snuggly warm gifts for teens and everyone in the family. Warm Covers These warm covers are … [Read more...] about Teen Gift Ideas
Tech Toys
Gifts that can be used with cameras, cell phones, iPods, iPads and other electronic Tech toys. By Noreen Doll. Obviously you aren't going to find any homemade tech toys here, but you will find all kinds of homemade ideas for things to use WITH tech toys. These ideas can be gifts for men or women, and teen boys or girls. Any of these items can be made with a fabric … [Read more...] about Tech Toys
