[FINISHED] Craft Challenge #1 - Under $5 From a Dollar Store

[ilovepaper]

I hope this counts... I bought the box and furry bag at my dollar store but the cards, dice and musclemen came from the Dollar Spot at Target, I used a few squirts of black spray paint that was in the garage also- Total $5.00 plus tax:

 

I came up with this handly little poker box-



 

 Inside it holds poker chips (not included in the challenge purchase) and a deck of cards-

[craftyfingers]

Here's what I started with: two tool belts and a plastic basket from the dollar store- total $3.99!


Here's what I made - a crafty tote.I always wanted one, couldn't afford the fancy ones they sell in stores.   


Here it is loaded and ready to go. I used the straps on the tool belts to make a shoulder strap.


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Thanks for starting this challenge. I've really enjoyed it!

[EmilyFlew]

this is like the most fun thing to read ever! I love the burlesque lantern, and the prom dress!!

Here is my humble addition:


set of markers, night light, 2 dolls, bunch of fake flowers, and silver placemat: $5

becomes...

light-up goddess shrine!


lit up:


pretty goofy, but I had fun making it.

[candycanechild]

For my project, I made a matching set of photo albums. I used...
1. 1950s-style wrapping paper: $2.00 for both.
2. 1950s-style "atomic" shaped gift bows: $1.00 for both.
3. Two different size photo albums that were white and gold. Ick. $2.00 total.
So, basically, I took a bunch of gift wrap and made photo albums. w00t. I saw the bows and knew I had to have them! I was like, "Ahhh!! I need these!" And the old people in the store looked at me werid. Oops.






Thanks for looking!

[VaxGirl]

3 dish towels $3.00
1 tiny ham who can't resist the camera $0.00


Displaying your silly apron while shamelessly showing off your cute kitty - Priceless

[maps]

Okay, here is my contribution to this awesome contest:

I spent $5 at my local dollar store and bought:  1 toilet plunger, 1 pair black, knee-high nylons, 1 glass scrubber, and 2 christmas stockings.  I also used some old batting that I got for free.


I added some straight pins, acrylic paint, and a couple beads to make this doll.  I don't know what to call her, but she kinda reminds me of some opera-type character.

Here's the back side with "button" detail:  (I guess they're hard to see, but there are tiny black buttons down the back)

Face detail:

... and a close-up.  She has a heart-shaped mouth, bead earrings, and painted bead eyes.  Her choker is a twist tie, and she has some collar detailing that was hard to capture.

I've never made a doll before, and this was so fun!  I used the plunger for the base and armature, the handle of the scrubber as the arms, and the head of the scrubber as the head.  I wrapped some batting aroung the plunger handle and then covered it all with the two nylons.  My husband said you'd never tell that all came from a toilet plunger.  LOL


-Molly

[rickrackruby]

Okay - here is what I got at the dollar store:


These are cleaning cloths and fruit magnets.

Here is the top and pin that I made:



Of course, now that I've seen the gloriousness of the other entries I can see that my top is kind of ordinary - but it was still a fun challenge!

[rickrackruby]

Here is my second entry.....  I got a couple of packages of "utility towels..."



and I made a ruffled skirt!



Of course all of the towels were different sizes with chunky hems and not at all cut on the grain...  I left the seams on the outside and trimmed the skirt with a rose made from one of the yellow cloths.  I only used one package of the towels and I have plenty left over... just in case anyone is interested in duplicating this lovely design.

 
 

Thanks to my daughter, Kaitlin, for modeling.   She's a good sport.

[Crafty Kat]

In honor of my 24th birthday yesterday I made a soda bottle birthday cupcake! Complete with Cherry .. everything I used was on hand so thus technically it was 'free'.



I put christmas tree lights in it to make it lightup. You can't tell very well in the pic but its on!  I had fun making it.

[sighonthebreeze]

Here's my entry. I wish I had remembered that we could have two, then I would have made the discoball nightlight. Anyway, on to what I did make.

Before:

Baby washcloths, reflective 48" dog leash, scrabook letter stickers, and small storage box
Not used from picture: super glue [does not mix with porous materials ]
Used but not shown: saftey pin, irridescent blue nail polish, and tacky glue [great for everything!]

After, front:

The letters say Terrys Box, and random stickers for looks

Back:

Words - jump quick up joke mind why ha (and) gab [these are on all sides]

Inside:

I originally planned on having a green washcloth inside as a pocket, but that plan went awry with the super glue.

Total cost:
$4

I actually plan on using this purse! Unless anyone else wants it, my mom makes me get rid of a bag everytime I get (or make) a new one. Happy voting and thanks for looking!