I spent all afternoon wrapping dollar store rocks with wire for an upcoming tutorial. In true Chief CraftFail fashion, I didnt check for instructions before I began wrapping, and just muddled my way ...
When Aubree from Yellow Blackbird came across a ribbon and drop pearl necklace by designer Lanvin on the Nordstroms website, she instantly loved its color and elegant style. Even if shed had the cash...
Are you ready? Its time to link up for the Wedding Craft Challenge sponsored by Dollar Tree! We super-duper-extra-special love dollar store wedding crafts - with a cherry on top! - so we are really e...
Its always so hard to wait for it to get dark on the Fourth of July (especially where I live! In Oregon, it doesnt get dark until 10pm in the summer!). How about some fun daylight 4th of July favors ...
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If you follow our Facebook page, you might have seen my recent post about my shenanigans at work. On a slow day around the office all by myself, I decided that the bulletin board in our hallway was t...
If you are a Costco shopper, and have used their baby wipes, then you have probably mused over the little plastic lids that you can easily remove from the package. I happen to have a huge ziptop bag ...
Ive been on a bracelet kick this week, and I have found some really fun bracelet DIY projects--some that beg to be shared with you, like this colorblock cuff made with... duh dunnn: Rubber Bands!! I ...
Who likes "special wall art" from the dollar store? No? How about if it is jazzed up and redone with the help of some pretty die-cuts and dimensional gloss? Why, yes! Thank goodness for Amy A...
My dollar store has had a regular supply of t-shirts and other clothing lately, so Ive been having a great time refashioning things on the cheap. I love this idea from Heidi at Honeybear Lane -- maki...
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Memorial Day has come and gone, but dont stash those patriotic decorations too deep in the closet. After all, the 4th of July will be here before you can say "fireworks display!" Thats why it...
What to do with fabric or t-shirt scraps and a dollar store basket? Simple! Make a pretty no-sew woven basket. You can even add handles. So many possibilities for this technique from Bless This Mess....
Are you planting a garden this year? Whether youre tilling up a big plot or just tending a few potted plants on the porch, there are tons of great DIY ideas out there that are perfect for gardens of ...
Heres an extremely easy way to carry your fall or winter shoes into spring. Dollar store ribbon, a favorite of DIY fashionistas, replaces boring shoe strings. This is also an inexpensive workaround i...
Somewhere out there is a tie-loving father who anxiously awaits mid-June every year knowing it will mean an addition to his collection. But hes not my dad. The last time I saw him in a tie was my wed...
The first time I heard the term "rain chain," I had no idea what it meant but it sounded so cool that I instantly wanted one. Then I actually saw what a rain chain is - an alternative to the ...
We love a good crafty challenge. Nothing gets the creative juices flowing quite like it! Jane from Buzzmills is took part in a "Feather Your Nest" challenge recently, the parameters of which ...
Im gonna be honest. I dont want to give these away because I WANT TO KEEP THEM. I WANT TO KEEP THEM ALL. But, I am a hoarder, and I must break the cycle. And I want to share the love with you, so I a...
Back in January, I went to the Craft & Hobby Association trade show (open only to members of CHA) - its the show where all the craft manufacturers show their latest new products, and retailers (l...
You know we love us some t-shirt crafts. (Need proof?) This is one of the more versatile recycled t-shirt projects weve seen, since the resulting fabric can be used for just about anything! Over at A...
Perfect for displaying a little color poolside or along a fence, we spotted these adorable flip flop plant sconces at Garden Share, posted by user Jon S. The post doesnt have much in the way of instr...
Anyone who has crafted for a few years has most likely encountered Mod Podge, the decoupage medium that is part glue, part sealer, and part finish. If you havent met Mod Podge yet, allow me to introd...
When you look at your desk, do you ever think, "Gee, this space just isnt geeky enough"? (No? Maybe its just me?) If your workspace is in need of a little personality, perhaps the answer is a...
Whether you make a set of these song lyric plates for yourself or you give them as a gift, they are one of the easiest custom tableware pieces you will ever see! Kelly from Eclectically Vintage was i...
After spending a few years surfing around blogland, I am thoroughly convinced that you can make jewelry out of just about anything. Natalie at Creme de la Craft recently made a project that demonstra...
Did you know you can make wreath forms out of dollar store pool noodles? Is there anything a pool noodle cant do? Hmm, maybe it cant do EVERYTHING, but it sure does make a great wreath form! This pat...
Im not gonna lie. Im a bit of a craft hoarder. My craft stash rivals many well-appointed craft stores. So it goes without saying that I would be excited about Mindy Maes Market, a specialty craft sup...
How cute is this fruit party garland made out of balloons and paper? So cute, and such an eye-catching affordable party decoration. Now I officially want to declare "fruit" as the theme for m...
Has your hubby ever crafted anything for you? Mine isnt much of a crafter or handyman, so I have yet to receive any handmade gifts from him, but if he ever does make me something I will be SO excited...
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