As a child of the 80s, perler beads will always hold a very special place in my crafty heart. Over at Room to Grow, see how you can use a heart-shaped perler bead pattern and a wooden clothespin to make these cute butterflies that are the perfect project for spring! You could even make a whole collection of them and string them  up as a mobile! [how to make perler bead butterlfies]

Project estimate:

• Perler beads and heart board, $1 and up
• Iron, on hand
• Clothespins, on hand or $1
• Paint, on hand or $1 and up
• Hot glue, on hand

Total: $1 and up!

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We’ve seen several takes on the Easer egg wreath over the years, and we particularly love the design of this one! Haeley from Design Improvised designed it for Oriental Trading Company (which is kind of like the dollar store of the catalog world). Choose all of your elements in a matching color scheme to give it a classier, more sophisticated look. [how to make an Easter egg wreath]

Project estimate:

• Foam wreath form, $1 and up
• Crepe paper streamers, on hand or $1
• Plastic Easter eggs, on hand or $1 and up
• Fake flowers, $1 and up
• Ribbon, on hand or $1 and up
• Hot glue, on hand

Total: $2 and up!

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Bird’s nests make wonderful elements in spring decor. Did you know that you can make your own out of twigs? Check out this sweet project from Jess at Make and Do Crew! The instructions call for your twigs to be as green as possible, so if you have some pruning on your upcoming to-do list, you may want to save some of those clippings so you can make your own nest! [how to make a twig bird’s nest]

Project estimate:

• Twigs, on hand
• Water, on hand
• Wire, on hand or $1 and up

Total: Free and up!

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Are you longing for spring? Bring a little life and color to your decor with this bottle vase garland! Inspired by a similar piece she saw for sale online, Patti from Garden Matter decided to whip up a DIY version. She used bottles that she found on sale at the craft store, but you could also use old bottles from thrift stores or dig into your recycling in for supplies. It’s such a cheerful way to perk up your home and get rid of the winter blahs! [how to make a glass bottle vase garland]

Project estimate:

• Glass bottles, on hand or $1 and up
• Wire, on hand or $1 and up

Total: Free and up!

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The weather here in Atlanta has been nothing short of fantastical, and my family has basically been living in the backyard, soaking it in. Get your backyard spring-ready or bring some spring beauty indoors with these DIY planters. They’ll work inside or outside.

1. Copper Pipe Planters – I love the modern look of this macrame planter from A Beautiful Mess. It would look lovely hanging in a sunny window or on a porch.

2. Candelabra Planter – Redhead Can Decorate turned an old ceiling fan and candelabra into a functional indoor or outdoor flower planter.

3. Faux Stone Planter – This little polymer clay planter from Lucy Akins is perfect for showing off your favorite succulent.

4. Tin Can Planter – Making a planter from a tin can sounds easier than it is, though it’s still super duper easy. Get the deets at Crafting a Green World.

5. Recycled Hanging Herb Planter – You can’t recycle mesh produce bags, but they give the right amount of drainage for making a sweet hanging herb planter.

6. Gratitude Planter – Heather bills this as a Thanksgiving craft, but I think that these pretty chalkboard pots would work well as part of your spring decor, too!

7. Poured Paint Planter – Turn a plain terra cotta pot into a colorful decor piece!

8. Faux Stone Planters – Bonnie at Revolutionaries turns old coffee canisters into chic planters with a faux stone finish.

9. Switch Plate Planters – It’s sort of amazing how replacing yellowed old switch plates makes a room look fresher. Don’t toss the old ones, though! Turn them into cute little planters with Apartment Therapy’s instructions.

10. Upside Down Planters – Design Sponge has a beautiful, recycled spin on those old As Seen on TV Upside Down Tomato Planters. And you can plant so much more than tomatoes in them!

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Are you ready for SPRING? I know I sure am! I was happy to see spring and gardening items return to the shelves at my local Dollar Tree. The best stuff usually goes quick, so I stopped in this week to snag a few treasures while they’re available. I can’t wait to get cracking on all of the lawn and garden decor projects that are floating around in my head after this shopping trip!

Have you found anything amazing at the dollar store recently? Tell us about it in the comments!

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Head down to the basement and unpack those Christmas lights – they’re not just for Christmas anymore!  Elise from Grow Creative turned a string of lights into a bright, colorful addition to her summer decor by adding a little tissue paper!  She achieved this particular look by using a circle punch with a scalloped edge to create her flower; try using different punches or even cutting freehand to get a variety of different looks as well.  [how to make tissue paper flower lights]

Project estimate:

• LED Christmas lights, on hand or $1 and up
• Tissue paper, on hand or $1
• Punch or scissors, on hand
• Stapler, on hand

Total:  Free and up

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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 that is perfect for hanging on your front door, your garden shed, or anywhere else that needs a touch of garden-y spring flair.  [how to make a garden hose wreath]

Project estimate:

• Garden hose, on hand or about $7 and up
• Wire ties or twist ties, on hand or $1 and up
• Silk flowers, $1 and up
• Garden gloves, $1 and up
• Ribbon, on hand or $1 and up
• Other embellishments (optional), on hand or $1 and up

Total:  $2 and up

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A memorable place setting doesn’t need to take lots of time or money.  If you’re hosting an Easter meal and want to add a touch of whimsy to your table, check out these simple burlap bunny napkin holders by Taryn at Design, Dining, and Diapers.  Believe it or not, the base for these is a humble cardboard tube rescued from the recycling bin!  If you aren’t a fan of burlap, you could also try this using other materials, such as canvas or felt.  [how to make burlap bunny napkin rings]

Project estimate:

• Cardboard tube, on hand
• Burlap, on hand or $1 and up
• Pom poms, on hand or $1
• Glue, on hand

Total:  Free and up

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Raise your hand if this winter made you feel like a bird trapped in a cage!  Where is spring?  I captured a bit of spring in this shabby chic cloche that I made.  Using a candle stick and candle holder from Dollar Tree, along with some chicken wire scrap, I was inexpensively put together this pretty little cloche.

Project estimate:

• Candlestick, $1
• Candle holder dish, $1
• Chicken wire, on hand or about $5 and up
• E-6000, on hand
• Bird’s nest, $1
• Table scatter gem, on hand or $1

Total: $3 and up

Step one:  Glue the dish to the candlestick.

Step two:  Measure the chicken wire to fit on the dish.  Cut it and twist the ends to make a tube.

Step three:  Pinch the wire tube to make the desired size for the cloche.  It’s easier to use pliers to twist it together.  Cut off the excess.

Step four:  Glue or wire a gem onto the pinched end to use as a handle.  I hid the twisted wire with a piece of ribbon.

Step five:  Place the bird’s nest on the dish and decorate with a battery operated candle, eggs, etc.

I found the bird’s nest at Dollar Tree, and they also had some mini feathered bird figures that would look cute in the cloche.  You could simply put a candle inside, a photo, a cup cake that you don’t want anyone to touch….the choice is yours!  Have fun crafting and creating!

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