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[4 Nov 2009 | No Comment | 1,023 views]
eBook Review: Social Media for your Crafty Business

What do you think about Social Media (by which I mean social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter)? Do you use them? Have you jumped in with both feet? Do you spend too many hours a day on them? Are you afraid to dip your toe in? Do you have absolutely no use for them?
I use both Facebook and Twitter, but for different reasons. I …

$1 and Free, cheap crafts, Decor, From Our Readers, Headline »

[4 Nov 2009 | 16 Comments | 14,786 views]
Make a Ruffly Wreath

Lindsay from Living With Lindsay is not only a genius, but she’s a frugal genius! Check out this pretty frilly wreath she made from humble dollar store items, including a dollar store romance novel. If you feel weird about ripping up a book, how about using one of those pesky local phone directories that always shows up at the most inopportune time on your doorstep …

$5 and Under, cheap crafts, Headline, Kids »

[3 Nov 2009 | 2 Comments | 2,130 views]
Pot Holders to Seat Belt Covers

My little nephew came over the other day, and had a TERRIBLE mark across his neck.  The poor little boy is being rubbed raw by the seatbelt on his new carseat!  I immediately started thinking about how I would make little padded seatbelt covers for him, when — VOILA! — I had a vision!  I’d been hoarding some cute little pot holders for a while, hoping that …

$1 and Free, cheap crafts, Decor, Gifts, Headline, Weddings »

[2 Nov 2009 | 6 Comments | 6,617 views]
Hostess Gift Votives In Less Than an Hour

Thanks again to Amy, who has done a whole series of guest posts for us! She truly does rock! I think these would be great for shower decorations too (you could then use them as prizes for games)! – Heather
This is Amy from Mod Podge Rocks, and lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the holidays.  They are coming quickly this year, don’t you think?  …

$1 and Free, $5 and Under, cheap crafts, From Our Readers, Headline, Holidays »

[1 Nov 2009 | One Comment | 4,527 views]
Reader Roundup: No Sew Projects

Origami Butterfly Napkin by Handmade By Deb: FREE
Dress up your holiday table for no extra money by using this pretty origami fold for your paper napkins.

Fall Wreath by Lindsay at The Phenes Update: $4
Lindsay took some dollar store stuff and transformed it into a couple of wreaths and some other cute fall decorations. Check them out at her blog!

Pretty Clothespins by Shana at My Three …