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[16 May 2013 | 2 Comments | 572 views]
Tutorial: Googly Eye Flip-Flops

If Christian Louboutin can do it and sell ‘em for $1595, then we should definitely put googly eyes on a pair of flip-flops for less than $2! I’m a huge fan of the lowly googly eye (in fact, it ranks as one of my top 3 craft supplies), so it was only natural to bedeck a pair of dollar store flippie floppies with some googlie …

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[15 May 2013 | One Comment | 625 views]
Tutorial: Glow in the Dark Flip Flops

Want to be the coolest kid in the campground? How about slipping on some sweet glow-in-the-dark flip-flops for a special night? Nobody will step on your toes when they glow! Create glow-in-the dark flip-flops with just a few materials from the dollar store.
These flip-flops will glow for just one night, but you can easily remove the glow sticks once they’re done, and replace them with …

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[15 May 2013 | 3 Comments | 1,636 views]
Tutorial: Sassy Jungle Girl Flip Flops

Leis are a traditional graduation accessory. Right now, Dollar Tree is stocked full of leis for both graduation and Hawaiian luaus. In addition to your standard fare of pastel orchids and bright lillies are these wild animal print leis that I thought would be perfect to turn into something fun to wear on your feet!

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[14 May 2013 | One Comment | 333 views]
Tutorial: Dream Catcher Flip-Flops

Dream Catchers have been traditionally made by several Native American tribes as an item to help ward off bad dreams and let good dreams come through. Since the dollar store sells readymade dream catchers, you can add some bohemian flair to your dollar store flip-flops with this quick and easy craft: Dream Catcher Flip-Flops.
Project Materials:

A pair of flip-flops, $1
Dream catchers (2 per package), $1
Amazing Goop …

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[14 May 2013 | One Comment | 1,364 views]
How to Mod Podge your Flip Flops

I love to take something plain and give it some “wow”!  Flip flops are fun to work with because there are so many different ways you can make them unique to you.  My favorite way to update flip flops is with fabric and Mod Podge.  Yes, you read that right!  As long as you don’t wear your flip flops to the pool, the fabric will …

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[13 May 2013 | 5 Comments | 2,005 views]
Tutorial: Survival Flip Flops

As avid outdoor adventurers, my hubby and I love the paracord “survival bracelet” trend. So when Heather suggested flip flop week and I was wandering around the craft store looking for inspiration, I spotted the rack of paracord and knew I had a winning idea! Unlike most flip flop alterations, which are more for cosmetic purposes, this makeover actually serves a practical purpose. …

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[13 May 2013 | One Comment | 1,836 views]
Tutorial: Crocheted Bandanna Flip-Flops

I love my flip-flops, but I must have comfort in addition to the convenience of slip-on summer shoes. My solution? To crochet a cute and comfortable cushion around the straps with a dollar store bandanna. This project is quick and easy, and only uses one simple crochet stitch that anyone can do.
Project Materials:

A pair of flip-flops, $1
One bandanna, $1
A crochet hook (I used a US …

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[13 May 2013 | 16 Comments | 3,267 views]
Quick Giveaway: Bounce House Waterslide or DSLR Camera

Are you ready for another awesome pin it giveaway?
Update: This giveaway is now closed. And the winners are:

Jennifer M (from Glenpool, Oklahoma) – bounce house
Anne S (from North Las Vegas) – camera

We’ve got 2 A.MAZ.Ing. prizes up for grabs. FOR FREE. You’d be the coolest house on the block if you win the 11 in 1 bounce house/waterslide combo and break it out for some …

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[12 May 2013 | One Comment | 612 views]
Tutorial: Snake Flip-Flops

Welcome to Flip-Flop week here at DollarStoreCrafts.com! This week, our team has come up with a whole bunch of fun ways to alter dollar store flip-flops to make them your own. Since I have three little boys, I wanted to make a pair of flip-flops they would appreciate, so I created Snake Flip-Flops!
Project Materials:

A pair of flip-flops, $1
A package of plastic snake toys, $1
Amazing Goop …

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[11 May 2013 | One Comment | 1,947 views]
11 Free Printable Mother’s Day Cards (and more!)

Tomorrow is Mother’s Day! Are you prepared? If you’ve been procrastinating, there is still time for our favorite last minute solution to any forgotten event crisis: free printables! Here are some lovely free cards from around the web that will save your butt and your wallet at the same time!

[crafty mom card by iLoveToCreate]

[5 assorted Mother’s Day cards by We …