By Noreen Doll. Make an easy 4th of July fan from a milk jug. It makes a colorful patriotic favor, and is cheap and easy to create. And it really works to help your guests stay cool. It's a great project for kids to help with, as they can cover the fan with colorful designs. Or you could set up a table with markers and fan shapes pre-cut, and let all the guests … [Read more...] about 4th of July Fan from a Milk Jug
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Index Card Mini Binder
By Noreen Doll. My versatile index card mini binder is very handy. It's small and compact, and I can change the cards around, or add or remove cards whenever I need to. Because it has covers, the index cards are protected. I like using index cards because they are sturdier than paper, are very inexpensive, and come already cut to size. You can even buy … [Read more...] about Index Card Mini Binder
Milk Jug Dry Erase Board
By Noreen Doll. A milk jug dry erase board is really easy to make because all you have to do is cut out one side of a milk jug. Be sure to use the smoother side of the plastic, because the slightly pebbled side doesn't work as well. The fun thing about this board is that it's small and easy to carry, and great for travel or for keeping kids busy when you are at a … [Read more...] about Milk Jug Dry Erase Board
Milk Jug Toss Game
By Noreen Doll. Create a simple milk jug toss game that will keep little ones happily occupied. Preschoolers can play by themselves to see how many pompoms they can throw in through the mouth. Or they can play with friends to see who can throw the most pompoms in. Older kids can use it, too. Just make the mouth smaller and have them stand farther away. Even … [Read more...] about Milk Jug Toss Game
Vinegar Or Milk Jug Basic Tips
By Noreen Doll. Never throw away a milk jug or vinegar jug again. Here are some handy tips on preparing a milk or vinegar jug or other plastic bottle to use for crafting. *Remove the label. The sooner you remove the label, the easier it comes off. And try not to get it wet before you remove it. Start at one corner and peel slowly, and usually the whole label … [Read more...] about Vinegar Or Milk Jug Basic Tips
Vinegar Jug String Holder
By Noreen Doll. A vinegar jug string holder is an easy way to prevent twine or string from becoming tangled, and an idea for keeping it handy. Cut off the top of a vinegar jug and turn it upside down. Put the ball of twine inside and thread the twine down through the opening where the lid was. Materials. Vinegar Jug Scissors or Knife Ball of Twine or … [Read more...] about Vinegar Jug String Holder
Milk Jug Bubble Wands
By Noreen Doll. Making bubble wands is a fun project for a lazy summer day. Recycle milk jugs to make them, and you can get several wands from one jug. Then the wands can be decorated with Sharpies, and can be as fancy or colorful as the creator wishes. Materials. Clean empty Milk Jug Scissors Pencil Paper Punch Sharpie Markers How to Make … [Read more...] about Milk Jug Bubble Wands
Make a Cube Shape Box from a Cracker Box
By Noreen Doll. Create a cube shape box from a cracker box or cereal box. Here's an easy way to do that - and an easy way to make multiple boxes quickly! I needed 18 cube shape boxes to put this Santa bell ornament in to give as gifts, and I didn't want to spend a lot of time making them. Knowing early I was going to need a bunch, I began saving … [Read more...] about Make a Cube Shape Box from a Cracker Box
Beauty Shop Busy Board
By Noreen Doll. A beauty shop busy board is perfect for every little girl who loves to play with hair and use pretend make-up. My daughter and I collaborated on this project and we kept coming up with fun ways to use it. This busy board is made from a recycled milk jug. Add shoe laces and dry erase pens, and this will keep a young miss happily … [Read more...] about Beauty Shop Busy Board
Make Plastic Lid Stamps
By Noreen Doll. Make plastic lid stamps using recycled lids and foam stickers. Foam stickers come in a huge variety of subjects. You can find animals, vehicles, flowers and shapes for kids. During the holidays you can find cats, bats, ghosts, spiders and more for Halloween. There are trees, bells, snowflakes, gingerbread men and snowmen for Christmas. … [Read more...] about Make Plastic Lid Stamps
Paper Arts Storage Album
By Noreen Doll. A great way to store your craft bits and pieces is a paper arts storage album. This album is about 4 1/2 inches by 6 inches. You can find all kinds and sizes of photo albums, and their clear plastic pages are perfect for storing craft parts while keeping them from being bent or torn. The flower picture on the front of this album can be … [Read more...] about Paper Arts Storage Album
Cereal Box Magazine Holder
By Noreen Doll. Create a free cereal box magazine holder. When you've been crafting for a while you start to accumulate magazines, and eventually you need a place to keep them. Recycling your cereal boxes to make magazine files helps you be green as well as creative. And it's a great way to store and preserve your issues. These would be handy for holding … [Read more...] about Cereal Box Magazine Holder
