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Calling all DIY'ers, have I got a project for you. The May/June 2011 issue of Victoria magazine includes a how-to from potter Maggie Weldon for creating a lace dish that is so beautiful that you'd never guess that the process is so simple.

Create Your Own Lace Pottery

http://strictlysimplestyle.blogspot.com/2011/05/create-your-own-lace-pottery.html
Home » $5 and Under , cheap crafts , From Our Readers , Headline , Tutorials 22 June 2010 47,423 views 12 Comments

Make a Pink Ruffly Umbrella

http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2010/06/make-a-pink-ruffly-umbrella/

Make a Recycled Soda Bottle Jewelry Stand

Home » $5 and Under , Accessories , cheap crafts , Headline 22 April 2012 21,650 views 4 Comments by rhonda Happy Earth Day! It's one of our favorite holidays here at DSC, since we are avid recyclers all year 'round. http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2012/04/make-a-recycled-soda-bottle-jewelry-stand/
http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2010/05/make-a-beaded-chandelier/

Make a Beaded Chandelier

I made a beaded chandelier from dollar store stuff, and I'm so happy I get to reveal it today. I've been teasing the Dollar Store Crafts Facebook page with this project for a few days now, and I finally get to share it!

Craft Recycled: Cell Phone Charging Station from a Lotion Bottle

by Becky Striepe on March 14, 2012 Ashley over at Make It Love It was tired of leaving her cell phone on the floor while it charged. The phone got grungy, and it was sort of an eyesore. She decided to get crafty and do something about it! http://greenupgrader.com/19026/upcycled-cell-phone-charging-station/
Check out the 31 ways paint chips are used in all kinds of projects!! Some of these you may have seen around blogland others are from Etsy.

It's a good idea to use free paint chips: - StumbleUpon

http://bargainhoot.com/2011/10/08/its-a-good-idea-to-use-free-paint-chips/

Most Popular Repurposing Tricks of 2011 - StumbleUpon

There is something special about the tricks and tips people come up with to turn old or useless objects into something fresh and useful. Turning an old gadget or piece of furniture into something completely new is a great way to extend its life, and here are some of our favorite conversions from the last year. Top 10 Ways to Turn Your Retired Gadgetry into the Technology of the Future With the rapid progression of technology each year, it's easy to accumulate a pile of obsolete gadgets that you just can't bear to get rid of. http://lifehacker.com/5869281/most-popular-repurposing-tricks-of-2011
Guest post by Rachael at Talk 2 the Trees . The perfect dress is hard to come by. I like my dresses to be cheap, and long enough. (I’m not a fan of super short dresses!) Cheap and long dresses don’t seem to go hand in hand.. so, if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself! Here is a tutorial for a simple yet cute dress.

Make This: The 30 Minute $6 Dress Tutorial | papernstitch

http://papernstitchblog.com/2011/08/16/how-to-make-an-insanely-cute-dress-on-a-shoestring-budget-tutorial/

I feel melty. | Light&Spoon

http://lightandspoon.wordpress.com/2011/11/25/i-feel-melty/ EDIT 11/5/2012: We are no longer selling custom crayon pieces in our Etsy shop. We are now focusing on a new jewelry project , so please check that out and we hope you enjoy the tutorial below! Edit: We are now selling custom crayon pieces in our Etsy shop ! If you have questions about commissioning your own artwork, please see the shop or email us at lightandspoon@gmail.com. Here’s our contribution to the melted crayon craze on Pinterest.
http://inmyownstyle.com/2011/06/trash-and-thrift-store-treasure-outdoor-candle-lantern.html

How to make an Outdoor Candle Lantern Inexpensively | In My Own Style

Last week I made a candle chandelier for my deck.
Are you looking for a great, low-cost recycling project to do at home or with a group? This is IT! This is a great way to use last season's team t-shirts or a previous year's event t-shirts!

FASTEST RECYCLED T-SHIRT TOTE BAG

Cute and quirky wall deco

Tree Wall Decal

Is it just me, or does guest posting on Ucreate seem a little like sitting down on the couch with Oprah?

Ucreate: Creative Guest: Nike from Choose to THRIVE

If you've ever shopped for a perfect coffee table for a family with kids, you know how difficult this can be. Our coffee table incarnations have evolved from none to soft pouf to kids' table, and now we've settled on a glass table because it's so easy to wipe down. And yet, even though my kids are getting older, it's still a hazard.

Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh

A bit of green :: Crafts :: Plastic Cup Lamp

Now that my university is closed for winter holidays, I finally have more free time to do all the crafty things I’ve been wanting to.