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# Design on a Dollar

high style creations on the cheap

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- [Valentine's Day Shirts from a Dollar Store Pillow](https://www.designonadollar.com/valentines-day-shirts-from-a-dollar-store-pillow/) - Would you believe I made both of these cute Valentine's Day shirts for a combined total of under 5 dollars? I did! And I am going to show you how you can make Valentine's Day shirts from a dollar store pillow too! As always, Dollar Tree has some fun Valentine's Day Decor this year. I
- [Quick and Easy 4th of July Wreath](https://www.designonadollar.com/quick-and-easy-4th-of-july-wreath/) - Today, I'm going to share with you all the details on how to make your own quick and easy 4th of July wreath. When I say "quick," I am talking 5 minutes start to finish with a whopping 3 steps! I LOVE the 4th of July. I think it may be my favorite holiday. It
- [Easy Red, White, and Blue Popcorn](https://www.designonadollar.com/easy-red-white-and-blue-popcorn/) - Popcorn is the best snack for entertaining a large group. It's inexpensive, tastes great, and you can flavor and color it so many different ways. Today, I'm going to show you an easy way to make some easy red, white, and blue popcorn that would make a great snack for parade or firework watching! All
- [St. Patrick's Day Treat and Printable - Leprechaun Munch](https://www.designonadollar.com/st-patricks-day-treat-and-printable-leprechaun-munch/) - I have to say, this treat turned out so tasty. It was a total experiment and we loved the result--the combination of mint and chocolate with a little salty crunch was just right. Pretty much all of our supplies came from one of our favorite local kitchen stores, Orson Gygi. You can order supplies from
- [Favorite Finds-An Explanation](https://www.designonadollar.com/favorite-finds-an-explanation/) - Okay, here's what I've decided. I keep running into this problem where I buy supplies from a store with a big idea/project in mind and by the time I get around to actually creating that project (for numerous reasons), it is irrelevant for you because the supplies are wiped out or no longer available. So
- [Favorite Find-Mirrors](https://www.designonadollar.com/favorite-find-mirrors/) - Found these at the dollar store today: 8 1/2" x 11" mirrors framed in wood...in 4 colors! My experience with mirrors this size at the dollar store is that they do not last long. Good luck finding them again if you don't buy them now. Project Glimpse: I am going to make a large-scale mirror
- [First Annual Frugality Boot Camp!](https://www.designonadollar.com/first-annual-frugality-boot-camp/) - I'm pleased to share some exciting news. Jordan, over at Fun, Cheap or Free is hosting a Frugality Boot Camp in Utah on June 23rd, 2012! I am partnering with her this event as one of her sponsors for the retreat. It is going to be AWESOME. If you thought going to the spa was
- [Inexpensive Large-Scale Wall Art](https://www.designonadollar.com/inexpensive-large-scale-wall-art/) - When we moved from an 800 square foot apartment to and 1800 square foot townhome, I found myself with A LOT more wall space. I wanted a piece of art to finish of the space in our master bedroom, but could not afford to drop a few hundred dollars for the proper scale. I came
- [Aprons-Tie One On!](https://www.designonadollar.com/aprons-tie-one-on/) - I love aprons. Due to their recent comeback, there are a lot of really fun patterns out now, many are free. If you want to try your hand at a simple sewing project, an apron is a great place to begin. Here are two different styles of aprons that I have made and love: Apron
- [Pot of Gold for St. Patrick's](https://www.designonadollar.com/pot-of-gold-for-st-patricks/) - Here's a quick and fun little idea I did for my hubs this year to celebrate St. Patrick's day. (I don't even think he knows it's a holiday today :)) The dollar store has these little salsa tubs that are PERFECT for little pots-o-gold or cauldrons (for Halloween). They come in a two-pack so they
- [Gardner Village & My Craft Channel](https://www.designonadollar.com/gardner-village-my-craft-channel/) - Last week I went to a great little event Gardner Village (sponsored by My Craft Channel) with my friend Jordan from Fun, Cheap or Free. She is amazing...can you believe this outfit cost her .50 cents? People were walking up to her asking if she was a fashion blogger because of the way she was
- [Heart Hands](https://www.designonadollar.com/heart-hands/) - So this should have been a Valentine post, but I was so overwhelmed with moving at the time that I was lucky just to get the shot and get a few cards off to grandma and gramps. Little K did NOT want to do the picture and we pretty much forced her hand in right
- [Meet Carameled Frapplestein](https://www.designonadollar.com/meet-carameled-frapplestein/) - He's a pretty dapper not-so-scary kind of dude. We like carameled apples around here, but they taste excessively sweet to me when fully drenched in caramel. So this was a good compromise. Here's how we made him: Hair: Caramel and miniature chocolate chips. Use good caramel like the one sold here (great tips for carameled
- [Beautiful, Edible, Inexpensive Teacher Gift-$1.35!](https://www.designonadollar.com/beautiful-edible-inexpensive-teacher-gift-1-35/) - Here is a great little "thank-you" that won't break the bank. Unless the recipient is allergic or a hater (how could you be?), it's sure to be a winner. Fresh, sweet, and gorgeous red ripe strawberries. Paid about $1.25 for a 1 lb package and then used my silhouette to print and cut 6 labels
- [Frame Me!](https://www.designonadollar.com/frame-me/) - I posted this project on my private blog a several months ago and have had several requests for more instructions on the how-to. In our current house, we have giant mirrors above both of our upstairs sinks. It would cost a fortune to buy a 'nice' mirror anywhere close to the right size for the
- [Fun Easter Idea/Tradition - Magic Jelly Bean Seeds](https://www.designonadollar.com/fun-easter-ideatradition-magic-jelly-bean-seeds/) - I found this idea right AFTER Easter last year...of course! So I've waited a whole year to do it and I can't wait to see the expression on my 3 (almost 4!) year old's face when she sees the magical transformation of these jelly beans. If you own a silhouette, this is literally a 5
- [Wood Connection Guest Post and Giveaway!](https://www.designonadollar.com/wood-connection-guest-post-and-giveaway/) - THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED--CONGRATS TO REBECCA OUR LUCKY WINNER!! Have you been to the wood connection lately? It is overflowing with all things Fall/Halloween.....so I know it feels a bit early, but I couldn't help but get into the spirit of the holiday. You really have to work on your projects in September anyway so
- [Halloween Canvas Wall Hanging](https://www.designonadollar.com/halloween-wall-hanging/) - In a few days, I'll be posting about an amazing blogger's night out that took place at Gardner Village a few weeks ago. One of my favorite stores at the village (aren't they all?) is Pine Needles where you can find more fun fabric then you'll know how to handle. I went ahead and busted
- [Caramel Apple Pie Pizza](https://www.designonadollar.com/caramel-apple-pie-pizza/) - Who doesn't love a nice dessert pizza?! This one combines all of the wonderful flavors of fall for a tasty treat and a beautiful presentation. Remember this little guy from last Halloween? This recipe is another great way to use that delicious caramel from Gygi's. [gmc_recipe 306]
- [Wood Connection Guest Post & Giveaway Part II](https://www.designonadollar.com/wood-connection-guest-post-giveaway-part-ii/) - This contest is closed. Congrats to our winner: Jordan Page! Hello Everyone, I've been absent from blogging for quite some time but am reappearing for a moment to show you another fun idea using supplies from my favorite wood crafting store! You may remember this post where I showed you a few fun tutorials. I
- [DIY Loft Bed-Guest Post](https://www.designonadollar.com/diy-loft-bed-guest-post/) - I am happy to be guest posting for funcheaporfree.com today! Lucky for me, and for our budget, my husband loves to dabble in DIY furniture and basic woodworking. Thanks to sites like Ana-white.com, it is easier than ever to create your own custom pieces for a fraction of the price you’d pay in retail. We
- [Large Scale Pottery Barn Inspired Mirror](https://www.designonadollar.com/large-scale-pottery-barn-inspired-mirror/) - Remember this post? Here is what the finished product looks like. It was a bit of a process to make but I love the finished product. $15 dollars in mirrors (8 1/2 x 11) from the dollar store and and another $45 or so in materials (molding, plywood backing, glue, paint, hanging materials etc.).
- [Same shape, new project](https://www.designonadollar.com/same-shape-new-project/) - When you've spent the time designing your own shape for use with your silhouette, it's nice to use it more than one way. Here's a great example of applying that principle using the FREE shape file (subscribe to the right if you want it!) from last week's Wooden Chalkboard Plant Markers. I love these turquoise
- [Wooden Chalkboard Plant Markers](https://www.designonadollar.com/wooden-chalkboard-plant-markers/) - I was at Michael's craft store the other day and saw a set of these of rectangular plant markers by Martha Stewart and thought they looked pretty fun and functional. When I took them to check out, they rang up $12.99...yikes!, they were in the wrong bin and I wasn't about to pay that price
- [Backdrops for Photos](https://www.designonadollar.com/backdrops-for-photos/) - I have a hard time getting myself to a professional photographer because of the high-end camera equipment my husband decided we NEEDed :) When our daughter was born, I wanted a good picture of her for Christmas and wanted to see if we could pull it off on our own. I got the idea to
- [Modern Chic Tiered Serving Tray](https://www.designonadollar.com/modern-chic-tiered-serving-tray/) - I entered this in Studio Five's $5 Craft Challenge today. It was so fun to make and turned out so cute that I want to make many, many more. So if you receive one as a gift..... :) My favorite part about this project is it's versatility. The components dis-assemble so that you can 1)
- [Magnetic Paper Doll in a Tin](https://www.designonadollar.com/magnetic-paper-doll-in-a-tin/) - I love paper dolls. Always have. When I was browsing blogs several months back, I came across this adorable little one-page template of a paper doll designed by Hillary Lang of Wee Wonderfuls back in 2005. Hillary was kind enough to give it to us as a freebie so I immediately downloaded it and filed
- [Glass Christmas Frame](https://www.designonadollar.com/glass-christmas-frame/) - It's the big day...my first post. It's taken me 4 months of being too chicken to actually start. The website is nowhere near ready and I have no idea what I'm doing, but my head is swimming with ideas so I decided that it is time to get er going. My photography will improve, once
- [Turtle Pretzel Goodness](https://www.designonadollar.com/turtle-pretzel-goodness/) - I wasn't really intending to do this as a post, but since my goal is to post every other weekday and I have nothing else ready (why did I begin during the month of December?), I figured might as well. I was planning on making these pretzel treats that I saw my friend making a

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- [Toothless Witch Poem](https://www.designonadollar.com/product/textured-beanie/) - Backstory: My kids look forward to this tradition almost more than the holiday itself...they talk about it all year, they tell their friends about it, they wonder if the Toothless Witch will be back and what she might bring. It’s awesome. Ironically, their favorite part of the entire story is the P.S. at the end. They think it is SO funny. I first heard of the concept here: http://bit.ly/1riHjVx. I decided to take it a step further by creating a poem that tells the story of the Toothless Witch. As a mom fighting the growing candy/sugar battle, it is a win-win for everyone! Photo Credit: Sven Geruschkat 2008 See all of his work here: http://www.svenger.de/

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