Are you a saver of cardboard tubes? If so, then this idea is just for you! Helena from Crafts and Creativity used an empty TP tube to create a cute little cardboard rocket. This is a great project for Memorial Day or the 4th of July, or for anytime if you have an aspiring astronaut or astronomer! This is also a great stashbusting project – make a pile of paper scraps and let your imagination run wild. [how to make a cardboard tube rocket]

Project estimate:

• Cardboard tube, free
• Paint, on hand or $1 and up
• Scrapbook paper, on hand or $1
• Glue, on hand

Total: Free and up!

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Geometric patterns are all the rage in decor these days. Want to get in on the action? Over at Drawn to DIY you can find the instructions for this cute grid desk caddy. Believe it or not, this started out as a dollar store suet bird feeder! The post also includes a couple of other clever ideas for different ways to make over the same suet feeder into functional decor pieces, so make sure you check it out! [how to make a geometric desk container]

Project estimate:

• Suet bird feeder, $1
• Spray paint, on hand or $1 and up
• Scrapbook paper, on hand or $1
• Glue, on hand

Total: $1 and up!

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Am I the only one who has an overabundance of clothespins around my house? I bought a giant package of them a few years ago and I think it turned out to be a lifetime supply! They’re great for crafting because they are so readily available on the cheap. What can you do with them? Well, Allison from Dream A Little Bigger used some to create funk and funky trivets! Paint them to match your kitchen color scheme and they will also function as cute decorations when not in use! [how to make clothespin trivets]

Project estimate:

• Clothespins, on hand or $1
• Paint, on hand or $1 and up
• Glue, on hand or $1 and up

Total: Free and up!

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When Carissa at Creative Green Living found a sleeve of crushed red paper cups, she knew they wouldn’t be much good for holding liquids, but she didn’t just want to throw them away. Instead, she used them for a fun Valentine’s Day kids craft! With an assortment of basic craft supplies, you can make a nearly endless variety of cute little critters. Set out the materials and let your kiddos’ imaginations run wild! [how to make paper cup love bugs]

Project estimate:

• Red paper cups, $1 and up
• Pipe cleaners, on hand or $1 and up
• Glitter heart “table scatter”, $1
• Googly eyes, on hand or $1
• Rhinestones, on hand or $1 and up
• Fast grab tacky glue (for kids) or a hot glue gun and glue (for adults), on hand or $1 and up

Total: about $2 and up!

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Um, it’s almost 2016? Yikes, that certainly snuck up on me quick! Luckily there is still plenty of time this week to make some cute and festive accessories for ringing in the new year, like these glittery headbands from Sarah Hearts. Whip up one for yourself, or go assembly-line-style and make up a whole batch for your entire crew! [how to make glittery New Year’s headbands]

Project estimate:

• Printable 2016 template, free
• Headbands, $1 and up
• Streamers, on hand or $1
• Paper, on hand
• Glue, on hand
• Glitter, on hand or $1

Total: $1 and up

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Mistletoe is a holiday staple. Want to make your own adorable mistletoe decoration that will last for years to come? Check out this DIY felt mistletoe by Jennifer at Brave New Home! There’s even a good chance you already have everything on hand that you need for this project. What are you waiting for? Whip up this quick craft and start collecting kisses!  [how to make felt mistletoe]

Project estimate:

• Twigs, on hand
• Felt, on hand or $1
• Paint, on hand or $1 and up
• Glue, on hand
• Pom poms, on hand or $1
• String, on hand

Total: Free and up!

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There are some things that I never like to throw away because they have so many fun uses – and one of those things is the humble egg carton! I especially like the paper-y cartons, which can be upcycled into sleek and stylish crafts like this wreath! German blogger Rebecca at Sinnen Rausch created it with some cleverly-trimmed egg cartons and a few basic supplies. The tutorial is in German so you may need to run it through Google Translate, but the pictures are really nice so you should be able to get the basic idea of the project from them. [how to make a recycled egg carton wreath]

Project estimate:

• Egg cartons, on hand
• Scissors, on hand
• Paint, on hand or $1 and up
• Hot glue, on hand
• Eucalyptus or other botanicals, $1 and up

Total: $1 and up

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We love using fake floral items from the dollar store, but sometimes they look so, well…. fake. But that doesn’t have to be the case! Michelle at The Painted Hinge took some dollar store leaves to the next level with a clever paint treatment that makes them look so much more real. Use these on their own as table scatter, or work them into your other fall decor projects! [how to make realistic painted dollar store leaves]

Project estimate:

• Fake leaves, $1
• White glue, on hand or $1
• Chalk paint, on hand or about $2 and up
• Antiquing wax, about $3 and up
• Wax paper, on hand

Total: about $4 and up

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If your Halloween decorating tastes run in the spooky-yet-sophisticated category, then this is a project you must see!  Over at Live Craft Love, Laura made this showstopping wreath out of unexpectedly simple materials – recycled cardboard and crepe paper streamers!  The texture of the crepe paper gives it a bit of extra spookiness – for a different look you could also try this technique with wide ribbon.  Or use torn fabric strips.  There are lots of possibilities with this project!  [how to make a crepe paper Halloween wreath]

Project estimate:

• Cardboard, on hand
• Crepe paper streamers, $1
• Glue, on hand

Total: $1 and up!

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Give spooky a sophisticated twist with this skeleton hand wreath!  Vanessa from Tried & True gave the plastic hands a visual upgrade with the help of some metallic sliver spray paint.  It’s amazing what a big difference you can make with a little paint!  We also love that the center of her wreath is a chalkboard, allowing you to customize and change the sentiment on a whim.  [how to make a skeleton hand Halloween wreath]

Project estimate:

• Plastic skeleton hands, $9
• Spray paint, on hand or $1 and up
• Chalkboard circle (or wood circle + chalkboard paint), $1 and up
• Glue, on hand
• Chalk marker, on hand or $1 and up

Total:  $10 and up

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