So after I saw Rachel’s Framed Crow project from earlier today, I wondered if you could stretch the foam crow into two wall hangings by cutting the fake birdie in half lengthwise. I know, it’s a little gruesome, but we’re cheap here, people! I then thought, “oh hey! what if I cut the crow in half, but not lengthwise? it would look like some creepy …

Last week, we brainstormed about Crystal Light containers, and everyone had such amazing suggestions that I think we should have a Crystal Light container craft challenge. I’m a little too busy at the moment to set it up, but let’s keep it in mind, okay? This week, reader Stacey sent in another question for us, and I know you all will come up with some …

And the great Halloween decorating ideas just keep on coming! This adorable framed crow project was created by Rachel at Made With Love and Glue. It’s a quick and easy craft that has so much impact! You only need a few items and a few minutes to make it, so what are you waiting for? [how to make a halloween framed crow] [via – thanks …

This week, I made molded papier-mache skulls with a dollar store silicone ice cube tray.  Making molded papier-mache is a pretty simple process, and you can make it with stuff you have on hand. It’s not a quick process though–I found that it takes a few days to cure the molded papier-mache. I am very happy with how versatile the silicone ice cube tray mold …

Hi! It’s Amy from Mod Podge Rocks – decoupage-R and Halloween crafter extraordinaire.  Not only do I write for MPR but I write for Paint Me Plaid, a blog all about using acrylic paint.  One of my favorite days of the week on PMP is Tuesday because it’s Tuesday Huesday.  That is the day I present a color palette to my readers inspired by various trends.
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Oversize flower brooches are popping up on runways and at retailers like EmersonMade. You can try out the trend inexpensively with this easy DIY. The project uses an unlikely jewelry making material – a sheet of The Original Shammy. The Shammy flower features a nice autumn color, is sturdy yet soft, won’t fray and holds many times its own weight in water.
Project Materials:

1 package of The Original Shammy ($1)
A jewelry …

There are just SO many great ideas for Halloween dollar store crafting! Over at Rose Petals and Rust, Stefanie posted a whole bunch of great ideas for quick and simple Halloween decorations using stuff from the dollar store. There are several great ideas in her post, but I love these creepy skull candles. Other great ideas (which I won’t post pictures of here, so you …

You don’t have to spend money on expensive designer paper cupcake liners (although, it sure is a fun way to waste money!) — you can create your own beautiful designer liners with pretty origami paper. Jenn from Rook No. 17 shares this great idea on her blog. What other kinds of paper could you use to make cupcake liners? If you are nervous about cooking …

Have I mentioned my wreath obsession?  I’m totally addicted.  I never used to care much for wreaths, but that’s because I thought of them as either the standard pine bough Christmas variety, or the hideous floral thing my grandma had hanging in her entryway.  But in the last few years I’ve really come around, in large part because my eyes have been opened to the …

How can you make one dollar wooden trays look a LOT more expensive? Add scrapbooking paper and hang them on the wall as a display. This is a great example of the true essence of Dollar Store Crafts: take something humble from the dollar store and elevate it into something that looks a lot more stylish and expensive. Angie at Scrap Scene made these …