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 …

If you don’t watch too carefully, plastic bags seem to breed like rabbits! Since one can only use so many miniature garbage bags, it’s a good thing there are lots of great things you can do with plastic bags that are fun and even creative! Over on Home Made Simple, Heather teaches us 10 great ways to transform plastic grocery sacks into something way more awesome. [10 …

With a little ingenuity, you can turn almost anything into a piece of jewelry!  Need proof?  We have made and featured all kinds of various jewelry projects using random stuff from Dollar Tree.  Next time you’re perusing the aisles and contemplating what you should create, keep these ideas in mind for inspiration.

[Plastic Party Cups]

[Recycled Plastic Cup Washer Necklace]
Plastic party cups aren’t just for holding punch …

Bottle caps have such neat little architectural details they practically cry out to be saved. But if you’re like me, you’ve got a sizable collection and no idea what you’re going to do with it! Luckily, Heather wrote a great post over at Home Made Simple with 10 great bottle cap craft ideas including the adorable coasters pictured above. [how to make bottle cap coasters …

Our most recent craft challenge sponsored by Dollar Tree was a 30 minute craft challenge – just how much crafty can you cram into a half hour?  We asked, and you answered with an amazing assortment of projects!  Choosing just one winner was so tough this month – if only we could give a prize to everyone!  But alas, we only had one $100 gift …

Are you ready for spring to hurry up and get here?  I know I sure am!  Spring is one of my favorite seasons, and it’s also a great inspiration for crafting.  Looking for some ideas to help get you in the mood for flowers and birdsong and warmer weather?  Here are five springy projects you can do using stuff you can find at Dollar Tree!

[Silk …

Need Valentine cards? You could give store-bought cards, but there are so many cute, clever printable Valentines out there!  Some are made to pair with various small gifts, while others will only cost you a small amount of ink and paper.  I’ve spent a lot of time checking out free printables this season, and I bookmarked some of my favorites to share. Here is a …

It is traditional on Valentine’s Day to give your loved ones a token of your affection. This year, give your friends and family something extra-special with this list of 101 different Valentine treat ideas! You will find everything from classroom snacks to special desserts to end a romantic, candle-lit dinner, and everything in between. Whether you are searching for an idea for your neighbors, coworkers, …

 
After much deliberation, it’s finally time to announce the winner of our organization challenge sponsored by Dollar Tree!  Only one person walks away with a $100 gift card prize, but everyone wins in this situation because you gave us an amazing list of organizing ideas to share with the world!  Covering every area of the house, our readers have provided a wide array of solutions …

I still can’t believe that 2012 came and went so quickly!  I swear the older I get, the faster the years fly past.  2012 was a big year for Dollar Store Crafts – we added some new members to our staff, had several mentions in major print publications, and gained lots and lots of new readers.  It was a great year, and we hope 2013 …