How about a fun Dollar Store craft project that you can do with your kids and a few pieces of candy? This cute DIY Valentine frame that Malia from Yesterday on Tuesday totally fits the bill! Malia is so sweet and crafty, and she cooks too! Check out her recipes, as well as her […]
Sunday Rewind: A Dollar Store craft project – Flying Piggy Bank
So this time last year, we were sitting in hospital waiting rooms and blogging was the last thing on my mind. Fortunately, I had a lot of friends who stepped up and guest posted for me. One of my favorites? This fun “when pigs fly” themed piggy bank from Jessica at Mad In Crafts. […]
Twine wrapped Easter Eggs. (A cute Dollar Store DIY project.)
OK, so Valentine’s Day is behind us, (thank goodness!) and spring and Easter are right around the corner. My friend Angie from The Country Chic Cottage is here to share a fun and timely project with us: Twine wrapped Easter eggs. Hello all! I am Angie with The Country Chic Cottage and I am honored […]
When Pigs Fly: a cute Dollar Store piggy bank.
Hello, my dear V Spot Readers. You know that I am pretty open about my family life and I try to keep it pretty real around here. On Wednesday afternoon our son, Mitch, was hit and run over by a car. (A Suburban! Good Lord!) He is going to be alright, thank God, but while […]
A simple way to turn an EZ-Up into a party cabana.
Turn EZ-ups into Halloween cabanas with Duck Tape and Dollar Store tablecloths. Perfect for your next Halloween party.
Make a skeleton monogram for Halloween.
I love monograms and initials. I love Halloween. I love the Dollar Store. Ergo, I love this project: a monogram made out of silver skeletons. It was pretty easy to create. I grabbed a few of these skeleton garlands from the Dollar Store, took the ropes from around their bony little necks and spray painted […]
Make a leather studded punk Pumpkin for Halloween. (“Mom…? Why did you make an S&M pumpkin…?”)
Um, excuse me!? First of all, where did you hear about S&M…???!!! Second, it is NOT an S&M pumpkin… It’s a Punk-In. Some black paint, leather, studs and safety pins are all you need to add a punk edge to your Halloween decor. Actually, it doesn’t feel as punk as it does sort of Edward […]