NBC paid billions to broadcast the Olympics. The Journal paid… less than that.

Many of the Olympics' marquee moments, like Missy Franklin's first gold medal Monday, won't be televised by NBC until hours and hours after they actually happen. So if you can't wait till primetime to watch the action, here's your fix: Homemade Highlights, our low-budget re-creation of the biggest events from the London Games.

Oh, and by low budget, we mean very, very low budget. Think clothespins, popsicle sticks and beads.

And yes, we know what you're thinking: Eat your heart out, Bob Costas.