Larissa at mmmcrafts shared her method for covering those cheap, narrow plastic headbands with pretty fabric to make a more fashionable headband (that also stays on!). Get instructions at her blog and download the free pattern. [via One Crafty Place]
You can use a dishtowel or placemat from the dollar store if you are hard up for cool fabric! :)
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Headband, $1 (or a bunch for …

Thanks to all who participated in Make Something Cool Everyday April! Here’s a note from Dot, the organizer:
I’ll post more about the outcome of MSCE April later–I’m slammed today, but if everyone playing along could post the favorite project they did this month here as a comment, I’ll be doing a wrap up post, and I want to include your stuff. Also …

Kirstin at kojodesigns made a cute and quick wine (or sparkling cider!) bag out of dollar store supplies. This is a great craft for a housewarming or holiday gift. The best part? It takes only ten minutes to complete, so it’s perfect for a last-minute gift. [project instructions here]
You can also use a tea towel or bandanna (or scrap fabric) for this project.
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Cloth napkin, …