It’s no secret that we love novelty silicone ice cube trays.  They come in a ton of fun shapes and are really great tools for crafting!  Sara at Tell, Love and Party came up with yet another great idea for them: custom push pins!  She used a flamingo ice cube tray for hers, but with so many different shapes of ice cube trays out there these days, there are a ton of other possibilities too.  Do you have a favorite ice cube tray shape?  [how to make novelty push pins]

Project estimate:

• Novelty silicone ice cube tray, on hand or $1 and up
• Push pins, on hand or $1
• Hot glue, on hand
• Paint, on hand
• Glitter (optional), on hand or $1

Total:  Free and up!

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This is one of those “why didn’t think of that?” kind of crafts. It’s such a simple idea but has a great, eye-catching impact! The clever crafters behind these candles are the gals at Spark & Chemistry, who also have some great tips for getting the best results from this project. The tutorial uses votives, but you could also do this with various sizes of candles to create a matching set! [how to make thumb tack votive candles]

Project estimate:

• Candles, on hand or $1
• Thumb tacks, $1 and up

Total:  $1 and up

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I’m kind of a sucker for typographical art, but it’s also sort of a love/hate relationship.  I adore the look, but so often the typography pieces I see at the store are too literal or corny for my personal decorating taste; I can appreciate why someone would want the word “eat” on their kitchen wall or “love” on display with family photos, but it’s just not my thing.  This thumb tack art from Virginia at LiveLoveDIY, however, satisfies my love of lettering without pushing into that cheeseball realm.  Plus she is hilarious and her adorable cat makes several appearances in the tutorial – absolutely a recipe for a winning project if you ask me!  [how to make thumb tack ampersand art]

Project estimate:

• Canvas, about $5 and up
• Thumb tacks, on hand or $1 and up
• Pencil, on hand

Total:  about $5 and up

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Conversations hearts: the chalky, talkative Valentine’s Day classic.  People either love them or despise them.  For me, they rank second only to candy corn in the Disgusting Holiday Candy category, but I do have to admit that they’re cute.  So if you’re not going to eat them, what else can you do with them?  Vanessa at Tried & True decided that they would make adorable thumb tacks!  Use them to make your own bulletin board more festive, or print out the free Valentine card that she designed to go with them and give them as a clever gift.  [how to make conversation heart thumb tacks]

Project estimate:

• Conversation hearts, $1
• Mod Podge or spray sealant, on hand
• Thumb tacks, on hand or $1
• Glue, on hand or $1 and up
• Printable, free

Total:  $1 and up

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Why do I love washi tape?  Because it makes virtually everything cuter.  You can add a little bit of it to just about anything and it instantly has personality and flair.  Even the most mundane items, like office supplies, can benefit from a little bit of the colorful, sticky stuff – and since it peels away easily without leaving a glue-y residue, you can seriously go crazy with it.  Jessica from How About Orange used a wee bit of washi to liven up some thumbtacks and kiss the boring bulletin board blues goodbye; what other everyday things can you think of to decorate with washi tape?  [how to make washi tape covered thumbtacks]

Project estimate:

• Thumbtacks, on hand or $1
• Washi tape, on hand or $1 and up

Total:  Free and up

Love washi tape?  Looking for a whole bunch of washi tape projects all in one place?  Check out a brand new blog called Washi Tape Crafts!  If you aren’t a washi addict yet, this site is likely to turn you into one!

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If you ask me, these fabulous faux tin tiles by Suzy at Suzy’s Artsy Craftsy Sitcom look like they came off the shelf of Pier 1 Imports.  But they’re actually a DIY project!  Imagine the looks on the faces of your friends and family when you tell them that these gorgeous creations started out as disposable cookie sheets.  (For real!)  Bravo to Suzy for her amazing use of such humble materials!  [how to make colorful faux tin tiles]

Project estimate:

• Aluminum cookie sheets, $1
• Knitting needle or other pointed instrument, on hand
• Paint, on hand or $1 and up
• Spray primer, on hand or $1 and up
• Bulletin board, on hand or $1 and up
• Thumb tacks, on hand or $1

Total:  $1 and up

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Word art is a great trend because it manifests itself in so many different forms.  This one uses a dollar store staple: thumbtacks.  Elizabeth from Things Bright recycled an old canvas, painting over the existing design and using it as a background for her studded lettering.  Don’t have a canvas laying around?  Check your local thrift shop for tired old artwork that you can give new life.  The home decor section of the dollar store also sometimes has artwork that would be suitable for this project!  [how to make thumbtack word art]

Project estimate:

• Thumbtacks, on hand or $1
• Canvas, on hand or $1 and up
• Paint, on hand
• Cardboard, on hand

Total:  Free and up

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