Summer is around the corner, and I want to get my patio ready for cookouts and backyard parties.  I adore tropical flowers, and I have several varieties, like hibiscus, planted in my yard.  I wanted to bring that beauty to the table, so I used a lei to create a quick, inexpensive centerpiece.  At just $2 per centerpiece, you could make enough for a big …

Make easy leather-covered journals using thrift store leather and dollar store notebooks. This simple project can make a unique gift and is quick enough to make for a group such as teachers or a bridal party.

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 …

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 …

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!

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …