Reader Bambi at Crafting Occurs alerted me to her super awesome idea for turning two dollar store baskets into a lantern, and I just knew you guys would appreciate it. I can imagine these decorating a garden party, funky bridal shower, or maybe a cool light fixture in a tween’s room. If the colors you find at the dollar store don’t work for you, there’s …

Reports are still coming in from around the country: the ten secret stashbusters from our April Stash Bust worked hard to bust their super secret packages. April was such a successful (and super busy) month for me, that I had recover before I could finish writing about the projects. And guess what — there are still a few more projects to write ab0ut!
Speaking of April …

So, what CAN’T be painted with chalkboard paint? Anyone? Here are some more great ideas for what to do with your chalkboard paint. I’ve brought you previous roundups, and it seems like the great chalkboard paint ideas keep flowing. As long as they keep flowing, I’ll keep roundupping. If you missed our previous chalkboard paint roundups, check them out: Chalkboard Paint Ideas, More Chalkboard Ideas, …

Since spring began, there are flowers everywhere (outside AND in blogland). It’s so beautiful! I’ve gathered up some thrifty ways to bring the beauty of flowers indoors. Done any good flower projects lately? What’s your favorite way to bring the outdoors into your home?

Recycled Jar Vases
Kellie at Ada and Darcy shared this tip for making colorful vases out of recycled glass containers. Don’t you love …

Paper clips have to be one of the seven wonders of DIY world. MacGuyver never went anywhere without one! These fabulous chandeliers are made from paper clips – amazing, aren’t they? I found out about the paper clip chandelier thanks to a Craftster dollar store crafting swap I’m currently participating in. Craftster user skullseamstress created the lamp entirely from dollar store materials, using a tutorial …

Remember when I swapped envelopes with Alison at How Does She?? She made this cute headband by covering a dollar store metal headband with part of a zipper, and then making these pretty fabric knots. I really need to make a slew of headbands! I think they add a bit of polish that an accessories-challenged mommy sorely needs (but that’s just me!) Here are some …

Have you seen those Topsy Turvy planters that grow tomatoes upside-down? I keep seeing them at the store and telling myself that I need to figure out how to make a Dollar Store Crafts version. Well, Jenny at DIY Newlyweds went and made her own, so now I can just share her link with you! Thanks for making my life easier, Jenny! Yes, you can …

Here’s a great idea for those faux moss rocks they have in the floral section of the dollar store right now: make a terrarium. Ann from Make the Best of Things made this cute little display with stuff from the dollar store. Faux moss rocks mean you don’t have to have a green thumb, but you can still enjoy the spot of happiness a terrarium …

Have you been loving the look of the mirrored furniture in all the design collections this year? Audra from Simpsonized Crafts wanted a mirrored nightstand, but she didn’t want to pay $600, so she remade her existing nightstand. She added mirrored tiles (you can find them in the candle section at the dollar store, although you might get a better price at a home-improvement store) …

Check out this dollar store fashion hack! Reader Sarah from Stepping Thru Crazy got the look of a lucite bangle bracelet for much, much less. This bracelet cost about eleven cents to make! How’s that for a great deal? Can you guess what she used to make the bracelet? Well, click on over to her blog and find out how she made it! [how to …