Blogger and DSC reader Diane posted a cool tutorial for a beaded curtain at her blog, JuxtaPoser. She said: “I’ve made some of the stuff [from your blog], but most of it’s just admired. I think the other readers have much better dollar stores than I can find in my area! I have a craft that, while not made from dollar store supplies, could easily …

Blogger and DSC reader Dawn from Madison Avenue Baby posted this unique recycling tutorial: an umbrella stand. She recycled a cardboard box and lined it with waterproof material, and covered it with cool wrapping paper that she got at the dollar store.
I live in the Pacific Northwest (where it is famous for being so rainy). You would think that every home would have an umbrella …

Craftster user eternallyeve made this awesome stroller cover from flannel-backed vinyl tablecloths! Impressive! She also used the tablecloths to make a matching rain-repellent hood for herself.
The stroller cover has a window in the front (made from a recycled vinyl bag, like the ones that come with comforters or quilts), and a sunroof in the top. If you don’t have any of these laying around, pick …

Grace Violet posted a detailed tutorial on how to make skirts out of a tea towel! You know I love my tea towel crafts. This is a great tutorial, so check it out if you have little girls.[via one crafty place]
The dollar store has a big selection of tea towels, so keep your eye out for one that would be cute for your little one …

This is a quick and simple sewing project using a rag rug to make a cute handbag. It will take you less than an hour (probably much less, like 15 minutes) to make. This is a VERY SIMPLE sewing project: if you are afraid of sewing, this is a pretty good place to begin.
I was inspired by last week’s Placemat Clutch project by Spool to …

Fans of the cassette tape wallet (or coin purse or handbag) might also like the instructions for this fab  8 Track tape wallet from Tissuepapers. You young whippersnappers might not even know what an 8 track is, and some of us older whippersnappers only barely remember them, but you can still find them at certain grandparents’ houses (old beach houses are also a good place …

Mummy Cameron posted this sweet idea at The Princess & The Monkey.: a baby onesie embellished with a pretty crochet doily. This would be a great gift for a baby shower (or it would even make a great activity at a baby shower: embellishing onesies!) The dollar store carries onesies AND doilies, so if you don’t crochet, you can pick up a couple of ready-made …

Even when you’re doing dishes, you want to look glamorous, right? Inspired by a tutorial by Little Birdie Secrets, I made some ruffly rubber gloves from stuff I bought at the dollar store. I first learned of this tutorial from the best of DIY and it cracked me up, so I knew I had to try it. A kitchen-themed swap on Craftster presented the perfect …

Can you believe this cute clutch was made from a single place mat? In case you haven’t noticed yet, the dollar store often has a very wide selection of fancy place mats to choose from. Find a sturdy place mat with some body to it for this project. Thanks to Spool for the tutorial for this quick-to-make project!
If you’re afraid to sew, the sewing is …

This is one of the coolest projects I have come across! If you only click on one link today, click on this one to Living Locurto’s reverse sign painting tutorial! Not only is the idea wonderful, but the tutorial is informative, makes the project look easily doable, and has extra tips to help you do a great job. [via Best of DIY] [project by Cathe …