I love finding ways to make dollar items look like they’re something much more high end.  I find that a nice metallic paint is one way to up the “wow” factor of a simple item.  When I saw a pack of 10 seed pots for $1 in Target’s dollar spot, I grabbed them.  Not for gardening, but for crafting, of course!    With a little …

Who doesn’t love a chalkboard?  You can frame it, hang it, use it as a photo prop, create wall decor, make a sign…the options go on and on!  I decided to use four large crayon pencil banks from Dollar Tree to make a fun chalkboard for my kid’s art center.  It makes a fun piece of wall art, and doubles as a place for them …

With Memorial Day upon us, the start of summer picnic season is here!  And what picnic is complete without watermelon?  Over at the iLoveToCreate blog, Aunt Peaches shares how she made this festive watermelon tablecloth using an apple stamp.  Yes, an apple!  She used an old bed sheet as her fabric for this project; a drop cloth would also be a great option.  If watermelons …

Shannon at Mod Podge Rocks is a master of simple elegance.  This easy and high-impact lace vase project is a great way to add a touch of that elegant style to your spring decor!  The use of a square doily is what gives the design this high-end look, and applying the traditional pattern to a more contemporary shape gives it a unique, old-meets-new character.  These …

I’m a big fan of things that are as functional as they are pretty – which is why my art collection consists mostly of functional pottery and I have trivets hanging on the wall above my table as art.  That practical side of me is in love with these jute-wrapped utensils by Bonnie at Uncommon Designs!  Perfect for a housewarming or hostess gift, they take …

Now that you’ve gotten some spring cleaning done, are you ready to update the look of your house? If you’re on a budget, buying new furniture isn’t always an option. Instead, why not use what you have and give it a fresh, new look? Check out these budget furniture makeovers!

Plastic canvas is one of those craft supplies that is extremely useful and versatile, but for some reason I rarely find myself using it.  That could change, however, with projects like these kitty cat coasters from Becky at The Pink Samurai!  I mean, seriously, could they be any more adorable?  (Okay, maybe that is my status as Crazy Cat Lady talking, but still…  Super cute!)  And they’re …

I can’t have lamps in my home.  With four young kids in the house, a lamp would just be another thing for me to clean up after it’s broken.  Trust me, I speak from experience.  I do love the soft light from a lamp in the evening, though, so I decided to play around with an idea that had been in my head for a …

So the question is, whooo’s ready for spring (or maybe summer)? Well this feathered little friend sure is! You can make your own spring owl wreath like the one you see here, using less than $5 in dollar store materials. This wreath is perfect for the owl lover in your life, and is a great way to get in the spring spirit.
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Grapevine wreath, $1
Owl …

This year at my house it is time to invest in a new hose.  The old one still looks fine, but as soon as you turn it on it shoots up a fountain-like leak.  Know the feeling?  Feel bad about throwing that old hose in the trash?  Jill from Create.Craft.Love. has an idea for you!  She turned an old hose into a lovely spring wreath …