Need a little protection for your netbook, iPad, or Kindle? How about a no-sew fold-up case made from a single placemat and some strategically-placed iron-on Velcro? I made this project for the Holiday Craft-a-Long currently going on in blogland. My tutorial can be found at According to Kelly, along with other no-sew craft projects perfect for holiday gifting (why yes, it IS time to start …

Dollar Store crafting friend Xine made this adorable clothesline dish towel inspired by an Anthropologie towel she admired. Such a cute motif, and Xine tells us exactly how to make it at her blog, Jane Avion. You can use a dollar store flour sack towel and your fabric and ribbon scraps to whip one (or several) of these up. This would be a very fun …

I love these little wire bird nests found over at Just Something I Made. Cathe Holden graciously provides a tutorial for making them, so now you can make your own nests to adorn rings, necklaces, or other projects. [click here for the wire bird nest tutorial]
You can find what you need to make these pretty nests at the dollar store. I have found various materials …

This bib necklace is inspired by one I saw at Anthropologie, and I made it with stuff I found at my local craft thrift store, Knittn’ Kitten. You can use pretty much anything you want to customize this necklace. You should be able to find some of your materials at the dollar store, too! Make an Anthropologie-inspired necklace with ribbon, cord, fabric, and sequined appliques …

This is Amy from Mod Podge Rocks, and I love my dogs.  In addition to loving my dogs, I love glitter, picture frames, and, of course, Mod Podge!  I decided to combine all these things together and show you a last minute gift idea if you’re currently seeking something speedy to throw together.  This took me less than an hour before I had a finished product.  Now someone I …

A monogrammed drawstring loot bag is the perfect gift for anybody who’s expecting to get a lot of schwag for the holidays (or just to keep all those little stocking stuffers together in one place). Last year, I made eight of these for my family members in less than two hours for all of them, the day before Christmas – that’s fifteen minutes per bag. …

Reader Virginia from blackflipflops used dollar store “silver” trays to make these cute chalkboard memo boards as last minute gifts. And guess what, these trays are also magnetic (I use them for magnet play boards at home), so they’re doubly as useful! I love the pretty flowers (inspired by these fabric flowers) made out of an old book, too! Click on over to Virginia’s blog …

Thanks to Jessica from Happy Together, one of my favorite bloggers! She always has such cute ideas, and I am happy to share this great last-minute and hostess gift idea with you. -Heather
Pot Holder Dish Towel Tutorial by Jessica Fediw, Oh So Happy Together
This is a super quick, in a hurry gift. It’s cute and practical. I especially love these because my daughter can’t yank …

Hi there! It’s your friendly neighborhood Masked Mommy again :-). My kids are huge Veggie Tales fans, and I had this idea for making them Bob the Tomato toys. It’s very simple to do because he’s made out of a tomato pin cushion which means… no sewing! ;-) Paired with a Veggie Tales Video, I think this makes an adorable gift! [Click here for full …

To me, stockings are one of the very best parts of Christmas giving.  I love finding (or better yet, making!) cute little things to stuff stockings with — and I love finding cute little things in my own stocking!
I’ve been hoarding a dollar store dishtowel with the most adorable arctic animals on it for a couple weeks now.  I finally found the perfect way to showcase those …