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D.I.Y. projects I do and you can too!
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items Here are some of my favorite D.I.Y. projects that anyone can do. We all grow out of clothes from time to time, why not repurpose them? I also included some Dollar Store D.I.Y. crafts that make living a little easier and your living space uniquely you...
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Repurpose clothes
When you really love a piece of clothing that has been stained or ripped, you can always give it a fresh new look with some of these tips.
This is a fun way to give new life to dark colored shirts that have either been stained or bleached by accident. Bleach out what you want to color and leave the rest dark!
Reverse Tie-Dye With Rit
I have only done this a few times, but my mom use to do it every summer. She didn't like shirts to be tight on her neck, so she would automatically cut out a v-neck with shirts that were tight. Take off the sleeves and you have a whole new look to a ...
Make a Tank Top From an Old T-shirt - Instructables
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Adding a picture to a shirt or pants can transform any look with the help of an iron or heat press. This has become a very popular craft to do for moms or anyone with a creative mind.
Custom Iron-On Transfers - StickerYou
This is a different technique for turning dark colored clothes into Tye-die looking shirts. Here you put bleach water in a spray bottle and design your shirt to your liking. Just remember that if you want a different design on the back than you do th...
How to Bleach Tie-Dye a Sweatshirt - Easy DIY
When spring comes around and you want to plant some flowers, this is a great idea to bring character to your plants. From work boots to heals and even tennis shoes, they all add character to the plants and spruce up any yard.
Shoe Planters - Recycled Footwear makes Great ...
Whether the shirt doesn't fit anymore or you just want to hold onto memories, this is a great way to repurpose old shirts. An easy fun activity anyone can do.
Up-cycled Sweatshirt Pillow : 6 Steps (with Pictures)
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These are super fun to make and can be done in so many ways. You can always add whatever you want to the planters and make them uniquely yours.
Transform Old Jeans into an AMAZING Blue Jean Planter!
Another great way to keep a hold of clothes you just can't let go of is to make a teddy bear with the clothes. This way you still have the memories associated with the clothing without it taking up space in your drawers.
memory bears
We made these in a mom group i'm part of. You can take any old sock and fill it with uncooked rice. You can add some essential oils if you like to give it a special cent. When you want to use it, just heat it up in the microwave and it will last abou...
Homemade Heating Pad - Instructables
Whether you are using old socks to decorate flower pots with or you are using them to help with planting and transferring plants, old socks can definitely be useful! Who knew old socks had so many uses?
Use Mateless Socks To Spice Up Planters
dollar store crafts
A fun way to spruce up any living space is to craft it yourself. Some supplies you amy already have around the house , but if not, they can be found super cheap at the Dollar Store or on Amazon. Here are a few of my favorite ones to do.
Need extra space on a counter or dresser? Check out this diy basket holder from the Dollar Store.
Slide 2 Dollar Store baskets on a paper towel holder ...
Another fun Dollar Store craft that's easy enough for anyone. You can design them any way you like to match your home's decor.
DIY Coasters: 50 Designs for Decor or Gifts!
An easy and fun way to add a little elegance to any room! Make it even cooler with a color changing light!
Turn a $1 paper towel holder into jaw dropping decor!
With all the different vases and bottles that the Dollar Store has to offer, there are many ways to make this match your environment. Whether you want to make a small table top fountain or a big garden fountain, there are lots of things at the Dollar...
How to Build a DIY Garden Water Fountain
These are always a fun activity to decorate your living space. The Dollar Store has lots to chose from when it comes to cute pieces that you can add to your wreath.
How to Make a Wreath
Whether you are decorating for a special event such as a baby shower, birthday party, or holiday, centerpieces can be a lot of fun to create yourself. Starting with a base such as glass bottles or fancy bowls, adding lights or maybe flowers, and fini...
Centerpieces For Tables
Decorating your outdoor space is always fun when you choose easy projects like this one! And you can use stuff you already have around the house such as hangers, pans, lids, strings of beads, sea shells, bottle caps, cans, and so much more!
150 Best Homemade wind chimes ideas
This is another fun one to create! Whether you paint the cookie sheet, add wall paper to it, or add reflective mirror stickers, there are so many ways to make cookie sheets into magnet boards that fit your decor.
Baking Sheet Magnet Boards
We have fostered several cats and have went through a bunch of litter. Instead of throwing away these 5 gallon heavy duty plastic containers, we clean them, paint them, and decorate them according to their use. They are great for outside toy storage....
38 Cat litter containers ideas
Quick and easy toys you can make for your cats that won't break the bank. Strings, bells, balls, and feathers are some of their favorites and there's a lot you make with these from yarn balls to yarn covered bell balls, to paper towel holder wind chimes that cats can play with.
DIY Cat Toys Using Empty Paper Towel Rolls