5 Dollar Challenge

You can get my attention pretty quickly if you use the word “dare” or “challenge.”  Apparently I’m a little bit competitive.  So when Living with Lindsay tempted me with her 5 Dollar Challenge, I couldn’t say no.

What is the 5 Dollar Challenge?  Well, Lindsay has dared us all to go the dollar stores of our choice, pick out $5 worth of merchandise and create a spring decor item for our homes. Doesn’t that sound like fun?  I’ve yet to make my trip to the dollar store for inspiration, but in the meantime, I’ve taken a stroll across the world wide internets to see if anything strikes my fancy.  I’m hoping some of the following finds will fuel my search…

Like these framed coasters…

…or this tin can herb garden…

…or maybe a nice fresh wreath to replace my tired looking winter door swag (which blew off in a recent wind storm)…

I’m feeling like this will be the time for me to delve into the copy of Martha Stewart’s Encylopedia of Crafts that I scored back at Christmas!

So, are you up for the challenge, too?  Anyone can participate and you don’t have to have a blog!  Here are some of Lindsay’s ground rules:

• Create a new Spring decor item for your home using only $5 worth of items purchased at a dollar store – i.e. Dollar Tree, Dollar Store, Everything’s $1.00, etc. The $5 does not include sales tax.
• You may use the following supplies if you already have them on-hand – paint, glue, paper, fabric, tools.
• On or before March 25th, post a tutorial for your new craft on your blog. If you don’t have a blog, you can email your photos and written tutorial to Lindsay.

Want all the other nitty gritty details?  Just head on over to Lindsay’s blog.  Be sure to tell her if you are participating and feel free to tell her that I sent you!

Good luck and happy crafting!

(Photo sources here, here and here.)