47 DIYs For The Cash-Strapped Music Festival-Goer

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1. The simplest DIY ever: knot your tank.

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2. Add crochet trim to a T-shirt.

Perfect for showing just enough skin. Get the tutorial here.

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3. Make your own upside-down cross galaxy tee.

Show your inner space goth. Get the DIY here.

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4. Kill two trends with one stone: crop tops and holograms.

It's no-sew! Get the full directions here.

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5. Swap out the back of a T-shirt with lace.

Get the directions here.

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6. Add grommets to the back of a tank top.

Get the directions here.

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7. Add fringe to your bikini top.

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8. Or just make cutouts to change up the straps a bit.

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9. Update an old T-shirt dress.

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10. Turn a dowdy skirt into a sweet cutout dress.

Get this super clever DIY here.

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11. Add dip-dye and side slits to an existing maxi skirt.

Get the details here.

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12. Revamp your boring flip-flops by adding wraps:

Get the directions here.

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13. Or make 'em strappy.

Get the directions here.

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14. Here's another amazing variation using recycled T-shirts:

Get the DIY here.

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15. For the more advanced DIYer, try these leather arrow sandals:

I would wear these every day. Get the tutorial here.

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16. Turn a pair of Keds into platform espadrille sneakers.

Get the full directions here.

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17. Update a pair of wedges with neon paint.

Get the directions here.

18. A festival is not a festival without CUTOFFS.

Try these dip-dyed bleach jorts, instructions here.

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19. Add lace inserts to the sides of your cutoffs.

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20. For jorts that are a little more modest...

Use a bleach pen to create polka dots and roll 'em up.

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21. And if you're not a jorts girl...

Turn last year's high-waisted shorts into scalloped shorts. Get the directions here.

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22. Turn a purse into a camera bag.

Get the instructions here.

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23. Add a simple bag charm to make a tired bag festival-ready.

Get the instructions here.

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24. Put triangles on a tote bag.

Get the instructions here

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25. If you're feeling more adventurous, turn that tote bag into a backpack.

Get the directions here.

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26. Make this waterproof tote bag without sewing a damn thing.

It only takes an hour to make. And you won't have to worry about all your stuff getting wet if it starts to rain.

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27. Revamp a drab old bag with paint.

Get the directions here.

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28. Keep track of your valuables with this pyramid-shaped wristlet.

Get the directions here.

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29. Forgo the floral headband for a pair of floral sunnies.

These are created with tiny clay roses.

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30. Add a subtle tribal print with some white nail polish and a toothpick.

Get the directions here.

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31. Make your own version of these Chanel-inspired sunglasses.

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32. You can't be having the best day of your life with your friends, hanging on a grassy knoll, without a dreamcatcher necklace.

Get the instructions here.

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33. Make this neon paracord necklace.

Get the directions here.

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34. Add a pop of neon with rope-covered cuff bracelets.

Get the directions here.

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35. Make a neon-dipped necklace with spray paint.

Get the directions here.

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36. Wrap a twig necklace in neon string.

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37. Keep tabs on your friends by giving them friendship bracelet tattoos.

You can buy them from Tattly for $5 or print out your own on temporary tattoo inkjet paper.

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38. Forgo dangly earrings for an ear cuff.

Get the directions here.

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39. Make an inexpensive gypsy crown out of gold cord.

Get the directions here.

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40. Here are three adorable options for turning a silk scarf into a turban.

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41. Take an old plastic headband and make cat ears.

Get the instructions here.

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42. You also need some electric nail art...

Get the directions here.

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43. Neon triangle nails are basically the least amount of effort you can put into your manicure.

You don't even have to paint the whole nail! Get the directions here.

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44. This geometric picnic blanket also serves as a tarp if it starts raining.

Get the directions here.

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45. The cheapest option for a stylish blanket is a handmade one.

You don't want to throw down $50 or more on a cool-looking blanket that's just going to be covered in grass stains (and god knows what else). Make your own here.

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46. Make your own backup phone charger out of an Altoids tin and a couple of batteries.

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47. Stand out on the campgrounds by making your own teepee tent.

Get the directions here.

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