Ready to organize in the new year? Here’s something to distract you just a little bit longer: make your own organizer out of cloth napkins. This is another of Cathe Holden’s amazing projects over at Just Something I Made. She designed this project as an over-the-arm organizer for an easy chair or couch, but you could also modify it to make a hanging organizer for …

Over at Apartment Therapy, AT reader Ashley made this ethereal pendant lamp, inspired by an upscale ostrich feather lamp. She used some common materials that can be found at your local stores, and for less than twelve dollars, made this great statement lamp. [pendant lamp makeover at Apartment Therapy]
Ashley got some of her materials at IKEA, which is a great resource for cheap decor materials. …

Folks, keep your eyes peeled when you hit those post-Christmas sales.  There is so much to be made from those Christmas cast-offs!  Today I have two such projects to show you.
First, I will show you how to use a giant felt stocking from the dollar store to make an EASY Red Riding Hood cape for your little one.  You’ll probably even have enough felt left over to …

We’re all trying to be a little more earth-friendly these days, in any small ways we can. Did you know over a million plastic bags are consumed per minute, worldwide? You might already use reusable grocery bags when you go to the store, but how about those plastic produce bags? Here’s a solution that is cheap, practical, and cute! Customize some drawstring mesh bags from …

Christmas is over, but here’s another good idea for you to file away (or make with post-Christmas sale materials): use one of those cool silver trays to make a festive family sign for your home. Reader Dena at Sweet Pickles and Chocolate made this one for her family. You can find almost everything you need for it at the dollar store, and hopefully you already …

This bib necklace is inspired by one I saw at Anthropologie, and I made it with stuff I found at my local craft thrift store, Knittn’ Kitten. You can use pretty much anything you want to customize this necklace. You should be able to find some of your materials at the dollar store, too! Make an Anthropologie-inspired necklace with ribbon, cord, fabric, and sequined appliques …

Disney at Ruffles & Stuff came up with a quick and easy (and cheap!) way to make glamorous gemstone frames. Her secret ingredient? Those flat glass marbles you can find in the flower arranging section of the dollar store. This is possibly the best use of these marbles I’ve ever seen! [click here for bejeweled frame tutorial]
You can find a huge array of frames at …

I’ve seen this yarn-filled glass bulb project around, but I can’t remember where I saw it a couple years ago. I was so inspired by that post author (whoever you are!) that at the time, I got three boxes of these glass ornaments with which to make this craft. I was kidding myself because I was 9 months pregnant, it was Christmas time, and we …

This is Amy from Mod Podge Rocks, and I love my dogs.  In addition to loving my dogs, I love glitter, picture frames, and, of course, Mod Podge!  I decided to combine all these things together and show you a last minute gift idea if you’re currently seeking something speedy to throw together.  This took me less than an hour before I had a finished product.  Now someone I …

Thanks to our guest poster Lindsay from Living with Lindsay, who is a genius at frugal decor ideas! You might recall her completely brilliant $1 Ruffly Wreath project. Check her blog out for a ton of great ideas. -Heather

Here we are, just mere days before Christmas. You have your gifts wrapped, your dinner planned, your stockings ready to be filled. But, oops! You …