It’s gardening season again!  I’ve been anxiously awaiting this time of year because it means I get to plan and plant this year’s flowers and veggies.  And no garden is complete without some decorations, right?  Beckie from Infarrantly Creative made herself a gorgeous glass flower assembled from various plates and candle holders from Dollar Tree – would you ever guess?  You can also display this …

Plain flower pots are fairly inexpensive, but it seems like all of the really nifty ones cost ten times more.  Want cool pots but don’t want to pay the difference?  There are a million and one ways to decorate them yourself!  Here’s an idea you might not have considered:  Amy from Positively Splendid used a little fabric and some Outdoor Mod Podge to give some …

Does the warmer weather have you itching to put some plants in the ground? Make sure you mark where you plant your seeds so you don’t lose track of what you’re growing! These stamped silverware plant markers I made on Creative Green Living are easy to make from mismatches or thrifted silverware and last through all kinds of weather! [how to make stamped silverware garden markers]
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Looking for an inexpensive way to dress up your sewing room or craft studio?  Check out this wonderful idea from Mark Montano, featured in a recent edition of his web series Make Your Mark.  Would you guess at first glance that this giant button started life as a frisbee?   (And wouldn’t a few of these look awesome hanging up alongside some oversized scissor wall art?)  …

You know the scenario: you’re redecorating a room. You are flipping through a fancy design catalog and something catches your eye. You fall madly in love, only to be disappointed when you scan down the page to find the price and realize that, alas, there is absolutely no way it will fit into your tight budget. There are a few ways you …

I love fancy flower pots. I’ve even been known to acquire new houseplants just as an excuse to buy particularly nice pots that catch my eye. But, and this is a big but, the cost of a pretty planter is often more than I am willing to pay. Why spend a wad of cash when you can DIY ‘em for so much cheaper? We’ve seen …

Does your decor need something fresh for spring?  What could be more fresh than citrus?  Shannon at Madigan Made found some fake lemons at Dollar Tree and decided that they would look fabulous encircling a wreath – and she was right!  If yellow isn’t your color, you could also use this same concept with oranges, apples, or whatever fake, foam fruits you happen to find!  …

When Todd & Lindsey decided that their kitchen decor needed a little TLC, the solution they settled on was some custom artwork.  Lindsey got to work with some dollar store frames and a remnant of fabric, and when she got done she had this fabulous little framed, lettered sign to hang!  Not only does she share the how-to for the artwork, she also shows her …

There are some popular big box store retailers that sell adorable themed piggy banks. Unfortunately they also come with prices to match. There is no need to spend lots of money on an adorable change collector when Jessica from Mad in Crafts shows you how to make even an even cuter themed piggy bank on a dollar store budget. [how to make a piggy bank with butterfly …

So many people are making command centers part of their January organization to-do list. Putting chore lists, menu planning and messages in a command center keeps things centrally located and can help keep the fridge and counters clear of clutter. Angela from Better Together was a first time dollar store crafter when she made this board. She’s even got free printables available on fill in …