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 fresh glow sticks the next time you want to shine.

Project Materials:

• A pair of flip-flops, $1
• A package of bracelet-length narrow glow sticks, 6 for $1
• Zip ties, $1
• Scissors, on hand

Total: $3 (enough to glow for 3 nights)

How to Make Glow-in-the-Dark Flip-Flops:

For best results, make your flip-flops right before you will be wearing them, to ensure they will glow throughout your evening event.

1. Break a bracelet-length glow stick to activate the glow. Gently bend the glow-stick in half.

2. With four small zip ties, secure the glow stick to the straps of your flip flops.

Tip: Make sure the knob of the zip-tie faces outward at the top of your flip-flop to ensure that it won’t rub against your skin.

3. Tighten zip ties, and trim tails off.

4. Rock your flip-flops!

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Since I started this site, there have been a few sites that I can always count on to post cool ideas. One of those blogs is Chezlin. Blogger Rachel always has something interesting to share! She recently shared a tutorial on making your own false eyelashes. Instead of shelling out $10 for a pair, make your own. [how to make false eyelashes]

This is especially timely for Halloween! You can make the false eyelashes as long as you want, and add funky embellishments to them (rhinestones, butterfly wings, feathers, or whatever you can imagine). And, the best thing about this project is that you can find the materials at the dollar store. (I have had my eye on that eyelash glue for awhile now, but haven’t come up with any brilliant uses for it. Well, here’s that brilliant use I was looking for!).

Project Estimate:

• Eyelash glue, $1
• An old makeup brush, on hand (or pick a new one up at the dollar store for $1)

Total: $1 and up

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How fun is this trick for a summer evening? Over at Come Together Kids, find instructions for making glow in the dark drinks for your next party (using dollar store stuff). The trick is simple, and the supplies are cheap, so what are you waiting for? [how to make glow in the dark drinks] [inspired by & 2nd photo by Giver’s Log]

Project Estimate:

• Clear plastic party cups, $1
• Opaque plastic party cups, $1
• Small glow sticks, $1

Total: $3

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Dollar store crafters and party gurus, reader Alexia needs some help!

Thanks!

When I think of raves, I think of loud techno music, dark rooms with colorful lights and splashes of paint under black lights.

My tips for must-have rave items from the dollar store:

• Glow sticks
• Bubbles (maybe the little ones from the wedding section?)
• Novelty candy like ring pops and baby bottle pops

Now it’s your turn, readers! Help Alexia plan the perfect rave theme party on a budget!

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