Dollar Store Confession: I have a shoebox full of dollar store headbands. Headbands are so easy and fun to alter, I don’t know why I haven’t crafted more of them! I love this idea by Alisa Burke, one of my favorite inspirational artist-bloggers. Take some spare fabric (or a recycled t-shirt), and wrap it around a headband, then top it off with a fabric braid. …

I have to admit, I am totally ecstatic about how this project turned out!  You might even say I’m downright giddy.  I’m also super excited that I got the chance to share a tutorial for it at The CSI Project today under the theme of outdoor spaces!  I’ve been gathering the parts for this project since spring, from the first moment I saw the blue …

When it comes to eco-friendly crafts, it doesn’t get more green than a project that incorporates both recycled and natural materials.  This wall hanging from Creative Jewish Mom is just such a project, using a recycled cereal box as a canvas for making prints of leaves.   It’s a great summer project for the kids, and a fun follow-up to a walk in the woods or …

Brag albums are one of the best gifts ever for a parent or grandparent.  This pocketwatch brag album by Destri at The Mother Huddle has got to be the coolest one I’ve ever seen!  It’s small enough to carry in even the tiniest handbag or in a pocket, and it’s also manly enough that dad or grandpa will have an appreciation for it.  Look for …

Happy Independence Day, and congratulations on surviving a busy holiday weekend!  If you still have celebrating left to do today and find yourself short on decorations, party favors, or other 4th of July whatnots, don’t sweat it!  We found a fabulous crop of free printables for the occasion.  Already finished with this year’s events?  Bookmark this list and come back to it next year!

Our fashion contributor Kirsten from Studs and Pearls made a quick and easy mod necklace over at her blog with some simple items she picked up at the dollar store. This high-impact necklace should only take you a few minutes to make, so what are you waiting for?

I’m still in shock that it’s July already.  Seriously, how did it get here so quickly??  If it snuck up on you, too, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed at the prospect of preparing for tomorrow’s festivities.  Never fear!  We’ve rounded up a collection of fabulous, quick-and-easy projects on a patriotic theme to get you inspired!  Whether you’re planning a big barbecue bash with friends …

Are you ready to celebrate the holiday weekend?  (I know, I’m not prepared either!)  If your ever-lurking to-do list includes making a sweet treat, try these firecracker-style patriotic marshmallow pops by Jill at Kitchen Fun with My Three Sons.  The design is super-simple to put together so little hands can easily assist.  If you pressed the bottoms of the finished pops into a foam base, …

Sidewalk chalk is one of those things I don’t think I’ll ever outgrow.  Back in April, secret stashbuster Cyn showed us how to make your own sidewalk chalk.  Now our cohort Beckie over at Infarrantly Creative has a different take on DIY chalk: liquid chalk in a spray bottle!  It’s super fun, with the added bonus of no messy hands to clean up afterward.   …