47 DIYs For The Cash-Strapped Music Festival-Goer

    You already spent, like, a kajillion dollars on tickets, hotel, etc. Save money on a new outfit by updating what's already in your closet.

    1. The simplest DIY ever: knot your tank.

    2. Add crochet trim to a T-shirt.

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

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

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

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

    7. Add fringe to your bikini top.

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

    9. Update an old T-shirt dress.

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

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

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

    13. Or make 'em strappy.

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

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

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

    17. Update a pair of wedges with neon paint.

    18. A festival is not a festival without CUTOFFS.

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

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

    21. And if you're not a jorts girl...

    22. Turn a purse into a camera bag.

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

    24. Put triangles on a tote bag.

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

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

    27. Revamp a drab old bag with paint.

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

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

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

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

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

    33. Make this neon paracord necklace.

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

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

    36. Wrap a twig necklace in neon string.

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

    38. Forgo dangly earrings for an ear cuff.

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

    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.

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

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

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

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

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

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