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 …

I’ve talked before about my wreath stalking tendencies. I particularly love atypical wreaths. The kinds of door decor that makes you pause and go “oooooh.” And that’s exactly what happened when I saw Heidi from Honeybear Lane’s fluffy Valentine’s Day wreath. Heidi says she bought 12 packages of pom-poms to make her wreath but it appears her packages contained fewer poms than the large bags at the …

With duct tape available in such a wide array of colors and patterns these days, there is an equally diverse and ever-growing collection of duct tape crafts popping up all around the web. In many cases, people will never guess that you used duct tape to make the project. This stunning branch of gold tape leaves by Camilla at Family Chic is one of those …

Looking to make a big fashion statement but don’t have a big budget to make it happen?  Check this out!  Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation kept seeing baroque-inspired designer specs that she absolutely loved, but being designer pieces they were a little bit out of her price range.  With a little ingenuity and some polymer clay, she transformed inexpensive sunglasses and reading glasses into these DIY …

There are nearly endless creative possibilities for making wreaths and for displaying family photos.  But how about doing both at once?  KariAnne from Thistlewood Farm shared this project at Infarrantly Creative, and we love it!  Not only is it a clever idea, it is also very versatile in that simply changing the photos gives the wreath and entirely different look.  Fill it with old family …

There are lots of great deals at the dollar store for every part of your house – even the pantry! If you’ve ever been wary of eating dollar store food, one bite of these insanely good cookie bars will make you a true believer. I tried this recipe out on friends and family and the response all around was that they are unbelievably good. These …

What’s a bridal shower without a wedding shower game? Well, in my family, we usually try to bring in a crafty activity as an alternative to bridal shower games. Instead of playing cheesy games at my sister’s bridal shower, I decided to create SMASH Book station for the guests. The station was a table where friends and family could write notes, memories, blessings, or create …

Ready for an elegant Thanksgiving craft idea? This chalkboard painted planter is a perfect way to remind you of what you’re thankful for. Make several pots to use as a Thanksgiving centerpiece, or individual planters to use as place-settings for each of your holiday guests. My instructions for this terracotta chalkboard planter are over at Homemade Simple: [gratitude planter]
Here’s a compelling reason to “cultivate” gratitude …

Who loves Anthropologie? Who loves getting inspiration from Anthropologie and crafting it up dollar store style? We do! And today we have a guest video tutorial from the very entertaining Debi’s Design Diary – check out this amazing mirror she made from dollar store materials, inspired by the Iron Circle mirror at Anthropologie. Anthro’s version of the mirror is $428, but you can make a …

Looking for a project to make your lawn a little more Halloween-y?  Greet your fall visitors this year with a festive welcome sign!  Michelle and Julie from Sister See Sister Do used a pile of foam pumpkins from Dollar Tree to make this sign, a use for them that we hadn’t yet seen.  Using the same concept, you could create a sign that says anything …