As soon as I realized that we needed to choose an inspiration piece for this week’s Project Accessory craft-along, I knew that I wanted to use this Lia Sophia necklace.  It’s one of their limited edition Kiam Faily Signature Collection pieces from about 7 years ago.  It was outside of my budget, so I hosted a jewelry party specifically so I could order it for $15.  (I think it was about $95 at regular price – ouch!)  It’s been my very favorite piece of jewelry ever since!

Looking at the necklace, I immediately thought of two things I already had on hand:  ball chains and rhinestones.  Perfect.

First I made a wrap bracelet.  I cut a long strip of suede that was left over from last week’s challenge and spray painted it in with a textured dark silver color.  Then I attached a ball  chain by sewing a stitch in the space between two balls every couple of inches, giving it a draping that echoes the necklace.  Then I glued on some rhinestones.  It closes with peel-and-stick velcro,  mostly because I wasn’t in the mood to add any kind of closure that involved sewing.

Then I had to decorate up a pair of shoes!  I chose a pair of ballet flats that I bought on clearance at K-Mart a few years  ago for $2.  They originally had little bows  on the toes, but parts of the ends of the bows came unglued and they looked terrible.  I ripped off the bows and replaced them with some black rhinestone flowers from my junk jewelry collection, then draped them all the way around with the same beading technique.  Of course, I also had to add a few more rhinestones to each shoe for good measure.

I love  my  new matching accessories!  Do you craft along too?  If you did,  please link up your projects below!   (If you’re late to the party, don’t worry, this linky will stay open!)

Note: Please only link up projects that are directly related to this challenge! Submissions should fit the criteria of our challenge.

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It’s time to bust that stash!  You have massive piles to use up but no idea where to begin or what to make.  Crafter’s block is frustrating, though overcoming it may not be as difficult as you think.  If you’re feeling stuck in a creative rut the best way out is to try something different.  When you’re feeling less-than-inspired, here are a few exercises to help get your crafty neurons firing again.

1.  Touch Your Supplies

It may sound silly, but handling your stash is a great way to jump-start your creative side.  Close your eyes and feel the weave of your fabrics, the softness of your yarns, or the texture and weight of your papers.  What do these sensations make you think of?  I find that often, the tactile experience gets my brain moving in directions it may not have otherwise gone.

2.   Sort Your Supplies

There are a couple of ways that sorting your supplies can help to give you new ideas.  First, doing a general sort of your  stash will make exactly what you have on hand fresh in your mind.  You might come across a gorgeous sheet of stickers or a funky remnant of fabric you’d forgotten you had.  When you originally bought all of these things, something inside you saw a glimmer of inspiration.  Seeing your collection through fresh eyes can take you back to that moment in time and remind you of what you saw in each item.

If you have specific project needs, such as a piece for your mantel or a gift for a baby shower, try sorting your supplies by colors.  If you want to do an Easter project, for instance, go through everything you own and pull out anything that is in pastel colors.  Don’t discriminate based on the type of materials in your stash; include everything you can find that’s in the right colors.  For example, even if you’re making a greeting card, don’t hesitate to include materials that weren’t intended for paper crafting.  Seeing these supplies in a new context can lead to surprising and ingenious results.

3.  Randomize Your Supplies

Still stumped?  Then how about playing a fun game?  Try getting crafty MacGuyver style!

Start by writing down a list of your supplies and cutting the list out into slips of paper.   Be specific; say “pink and white gingham” or “blue grosgrain” rather than writing “fabric” or “ribbon.”  Fold up your slips of paper and put them in a hat, then draw three random items.  Challenge yourself to make something that incorporates all three of  these items somehow.

To avoid further frustration when you pick a seemingly impossible combination, give yourself a time limit.  If you haven’t come up with any ideas after 15 minutes of brainstorming, put the slips back in the hat and draw again.

Well, what are you waiting for?  Go play with your stash; it’s not going to bust itself!

[photo by taysm @ morguefile.com]

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It’s April, which means it’s officially stashbusting month!  It’s time to dust off all of the supplies hiding at the back of your closets and create using what you already have on hand.  Think of it like spring cleaning, only much more fun!  If you’re planning to plow through your excess stash this month, you’ll be needing plenty of ideas and inspiration.  Heather and Rhonda put their heads together and came up with this list of must-visit blogs to help steer your way through your stashbusting odyssey.  Give your bookmarking finger a few good stretches, then read on.

Every Post is Amazing

One of the things we value most highly is innovation (coming up with new ideas). These blogs do it time and time again:

[Recycled Keyboard Letter Necklaces by Mich L in L.A.]

1. Mich L in L.A. – Every post is more amazing and delightful than the last. Michelle is a genius repurposer, and one of the most innovative creators we’ve ever seen. She posts tons of great jewelry ideas, mostly from upcycled materials you would never imagine could be made pretty (fly-swatters, metallic duct tape, zip ties, dollar store plastic cups — the list goes on forever).

[Mini Crepe Paper Roses by Filth Wizardry]

2. Filth Wizardry – This is another blog that continually delights us, post after post. Almost all the projects are amazing innovative, cheap projects you can do with your kids (or your kids can do by themselves).

[Spoon Egg Holder by Just Something I Made]

3. Just Something I Made – Cathe Holden is a talented graphic designer and seems like an all-around lovely person. Her blog is full of amazing images, freebies, tutorials, and great ideas.

[Recycled Treasure Chest Gift Box by Creative Jewish Mom]

4. Creative Jewish Mom – Tons of wonderful crafty ideas for kids, decor, celebrations, and more.  Also a great  source for projects related to Jewish holidays, which can often be difficult to find!

[Hair Barrette Necklace by Aunt Peaches]

5.  Aunt Peaches – With super creative ideas, amazing writing, and great photos, Peaches is the complete package.  She is a lover of all things funky and a glitter addict who always keeps us on our toes.

[Wine Cork Ink Pens by Paper, Plate, and Plane]

6.  Paper, Plate, and Plane – We have two standard reactions each time we pull up a new post on Jeromina’s blog.   1.  Gasp! and 2.  “I would never have thought to use _____ to make ______!” She has an amazing talent for turning everyday objects into incredible creations.

Dollar Store Crafty

We’re not the only ones who save random odds and ends and shop for discount whatnots to turn into amazing treasures.  For more frugal crafts than you can likely complete in a lifetime, here are a few places you should definitely check out:

[Reversible Wrist Bands by Polish the Stars]

7. Polish the Stars – Making DIY accessories and home decor items on a next-to-nothing budget, often using scraps and salvaged materials.

8.  Bon Temps Beignet – A good source for inexpensive projects using seemingly mundane items that you probably already have laying around.

9. Frugal Ideas from the Parsonage – This site is especially great if you are looking for inexpensive projects and activities to do with your kids.

10. Design Dreams Japan – 100 Yen Crafts!

11. Shoestring Pavilion – If you have Dom Perignon taste on a Boone’s Farm budget, this is the place for you, especially when it comes to decor projects.

[Curling Ribbon Coasters by Chica & Jo]

12. Chica & Jo – Tons of great crafts, and lots of dollar store crafting!

13. Scene of the Grime – A lot of recycled materials projects, great for those of us who can’t stand to throw things away!

14. Crafty Mommy & Me – Many great cheap craft projects, many of which are perfect to do with kids.

15. Eyeballs by Day, Crafting by Night – If country-themed dollar store crafts are your thing, this is a  must-visit site.

16. Michele Made Me – Home to lots of recycled paper crafts.  Time to raid the recycling bin!

Home Decor

No matter what decorating style you prefer, it’s almost always cheapest to fashion your own DIY decor rather than buying from the store.  Give your rooms a dose of personality without blowing your budget with ideas from these wonderful home decor blogs:

[Bedroom Makeover by Funky Junk Interiors]

17. Funky Junk Interiors – One man’s trash is another’s fabulous new coffee table.   Designer Donna specializes in a salvaged, shabby look that would make any old farmhouse insanely jealous.

18. Finding Fabulous – A collection of frugal decor ideas from across the web, including a nice selection of original project tutorials.  The site places much emphasis on reusing and revamping what you already own.

19. Country Chic Cottage – When it comes to creating vintage-looking home decor from new materials, Angie has a keen eye and a lot of brilliant ideas.

20.  Tatertots & Jello – Jen has an uncanny ability to make something out of nothing.   She also has a knack for finding other amazing crafters to feature!

21.  Thrifty Decor Chick – From traditional to unusual, get great ideas for window treatments, decor accessories, and furniture makeovers that look like a million bucks but cost just a few.

[Spray Painted Glass Luminary by Under the Table and Dreaming]

22. Under the Table and Dreaming – Home to a selection of DIY ideas by the talented Stephanie Lynn, with designs that look like they stepped right out of the pages of Better Homes & Gardens.

23. Shanty 2 Chic – A virtual handbook on how to turn ordinary into extraordinary, combining bargain shopping with crafty ingenuity.

24. Madigan Made – If your tastes lean toward the simple and elegant, you’ll love Madigan’s projects.  Her ideas are easy on the eyes, easy on the pocketbook, and easy to make.

25. Knock Off Decor – Forget about that dog-eared stack of Pottery Barn, West Elm, and  Ballard’s catalogs.  Save a boatload of cash by taking the DIY route instead!

26. Infarrantly Creative – Roadkill Rescues are must-see!  (Who doesn’t love a good curbside treasure??)

General Crafty

A little of this, a little of that.  Some blogs just seem to have it all!  No matter what crafty discipline you prefer, these blogs offer a little something for everyone:

[T-shirt Yarn Braided Coasters by Carolyn’s Homework]

27.  Carolyn’s Homework – Few craft bloggers are as prolific as Carolyn, who comes up with something new and exciting to share almost every day.  She has so many beautiful ideas!

28. The CSI Project – Each week the CSI gals issue a themed crafting challenge, featuring project tutorials, a weekly link party (posts must fit the week’s theme), and great giveaways.  If your linked-up projects are selected by the judges as one of the best, you get a special badge to proudly display on your site.

29. Crafts and Deals – This curated collection of ideas includes links to tutorials for projects of all kinds, most of which could easily be completed on a dollar store budget.

30. I Share Crafts – A user-submitted photo gallery of crafts, this site offers you the opportunity to both share your own projects and to ogle the creations of others.

[Scary Shark  Mouth Container by What I Made]

31.  What I Made – The projects here are awesome, but our favorite part of each project is the illustrated instructions.  Surfing this blog is just way too much fun!

32.  Skip to My Lou – Fabric, yarn, paper, and more.   With an impressive library of  holiday projects and a little bit of everything else, it’s impossible not to be inspired here.

33.  Mod Podge Rocks! – All Mod Podge, all the time.  If you’ve ever wondered about the versatility of this staple supply, this blog proves that you can Podge just about anything.

34.  Crafts by Amanda – With a nice selection of crafts for both kids and adults, Amanda brings you all kinds of crafty goodness.

35.  Brassy Apple – There are so many words to describe Megan, the creative mind behind this site:  Upcycler extraordinaire, pattern designer, and sewing guru just barely scratch the surface.

Kid Crafting

Crafts can be fun for everyone, regardless of age or skill level.  These blogs specialize in projects that even the smallest hands can handle:

[Flower Building Toy by Made by Joel]

36. Made by Joel – Portland artist and toy designer Joel Henriques has a distinctive, whimsical style that makes each project as fun to look at as it is to play with.

37. The Crafty Crow – An extensive collection of crafts for kids gathered from all corners of the ‘net, categorized both by theme and appropriate age level.

38. Make and Takes – This blog covers many crafty arenas, and while we love the entire site, we’re particularly fond of their selection of kiddie projects.

Sewing

Hands down, one of the most useful and versatile tools in a crafter’s arsenal is the sewing machine.  Grab your pinking shears and pincushion, then take a look at these sites:

[Wall-e “Eve” Softie Sewing Pattern by Happy Together]

39. Happy Together – As a mom, military wife, blogger, and seamster, Jessica is one busy lady!  Her sewing patterns and tutorials include wonderful clothing revamps and adorable plush toys.

40. Delia Creates – Delia’s collection of sewing projects, especially her cute hats, scarves, and other accessories, will keep you basting and hemming through yard after yard of that stashed fabric.

41. Kojodesigns – Penned by a super-talented pair of sisters who are also stay-at-home moms, the projects here include a slew of kids clothing patterns and a whole bunch of awesome home decor.

Eye Candy

Whether looking for inspiration or just passing some time by surfing the web, who doesn’t love looking at pretty pictures?  For an eyeload of gorgeous crafty goodness, check out these blogs:

[Vintage Bluebird Frame Printable by Free Pretty Things For You]

42. Free Pretty Things for You – The tagline for this blog is “where lovely handmade meets vintage love.” Site owner Keren designs projects have a beautiful, heirloom-like quality. She also offers a selection of free vintage clipart to pretty up all kinds of projects.

43. How Does She? – Covering many different lifestyle aspects, How Does She? is the brain child of three talented women. Along with their team of contributors, they cover craft ideas, as well as food, fashion, and family.

44. CraftGawker – Similar to I Share Crafts, CraftGawker is a user-submitted photo gallery of the most eye-popping craft pictures on the internet.  It is part of the GawkerVerse, which also includes sister sites FoodGawker, WeddingGawker, and DwellingGawker.

45. One Pretty Thing – Site curator Rachel scours the web daily to bring you the most gorgeous crafts around.  She posts themed roundups of projects guaranteed to make you drool.

46. // Between the lines // – From fashionable accessories to home decor worthy of major retail shelves, craft lover Pascale brings you fab projects from her home base in the oh-so-posh city of Paris.

Food Blogs

Go ahead, play with your food!  We promise we won’t tell mom.  If you enjoy being in the kitchen as much as the craft room, combine cooking and crafting at these yummy blogs:

[Nilla Wafer Mini Meals by Dollhouse Bake Shoppe]

47. Dollhouse Bake Shoppe – Specializing in edible crafts, particularly making miniature whatnots that you can snack on!

48. TidyMom – Many of the recipes posted here includes a list of steps that can be completed by little hands.

49. Diamonds for Dessert – Do you like treats that are as fun to look at as they are to eat?  This site always has the best fun food!

50. Little Nummies – If your household includes a kid who is a picky eater, stop by for fun sandwiches and other kid-friendly food.

51. Sprinkle Bakes – Home to some of the most beautiful desserts you’ve ever seen!

52. Amanda’s Cookin’ – The counterpart of Crafts by Amanda, here you will find a well-rounded collection of recipes to take you from breakfast all the way through midnight snacking.

Fashion Crafty

Do the contents of your closet drain the contents of your wallet?  With a little DIY prowess you can get the look you want for a whole lot less.  Here are a few frugally fashionable places to check out:

[Chocolate Flower Necklace by The Sisters 4 Say More is More]

53.  The Sisters 4 Say More is More – Selina, Sophie, Olivia, and Elsie have a knack for creating stylish wearables for next to nothing.  They also share all kinds of tips and ideas for looking your best on a budget.

54.  Studs & Pearls – Can a girl ever really own too much jewelry?  S&P’s tutorials will help you fashion your own bling, often using the most mundane of objects and turning them into something special.

55.  Glitter ‘N Glue – Love designer looks but don’t have the cash to drop on the real deal?  Shopaholic-turned-DIYer Kirsten gets the look without the price tag, and shows how you can do it too.

Cool Craft Sites (not necessarily blogs)

Craftiness on the web isn’t limited strictly to the blogosphere.  Here are a few sites that aren’t craft blogs, but are still chock full of information and inspiration:

[Recycled Magazine Wastebasket at Cut Out + Keep]

56.  Craftster – The mother of all craft sites.  No matter what crafts are your favorites, this site provides you with a vast library of resources and information.

57.  ThreadBanger – Sew your way to a rockin’ home and wardrobe with this online TV network that’s all about DIY.

58. Cut Out + Keep – An online community dedicated to tutorial sharing, with lots of great projects to make and be inspired by.

59. SwapBot – Need yet another excuse to create?  Stop by SwapBot to join all kinds of swaps, crafty & otherwise.

More From the DSC Network

In case you haven’t heard, Dollar Store Crafts is just one of a family of related sites.   If you love DSC, check out what else we’ve been up to:

[T-shirt Bleach Fail at CraftFail]

60.  CraftFail – A community blog where you can send photos of your crafts when they don’t quite work out!

61.  Dollar Store Mom – The child of Dollar Store Crafts, with more crafty ideas for kids, as well as resources for living a fun and frugal life.

62.  Decor Hacks – A beautiful home on a budget.

DSC Staff Craft Blogs

A few of the staffers here at DSC also pen their own crafty blogs.  If you just can’t get enough of your favorite crafter’s ideas, here’s where else you can find them:

[Ruffled Steampunk Spats Crochet Pattern by Mrs. Greene]

63.  Mrs. Greene – Rhonda has a penchant for offbeat crafts, whether made from traditional materials or from  something completely unexpected.

64.  Obsessively Stitching – If you enjoy reading contributor Care’s posts every month, her blog is full of even more goodness, including a collection of free sewing patterns for all kinds of fun stuff.

65.  Bromeliad Living – Contributor Samantha specializes in living large while  spending small, with lots of DIY fashion and home decor.

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I’m so happy to present a Tuesday Huesday-type post for Dollar Store Craft readers.  Since Halloween is my very favorite holiday in the whole world, I knew I had to do some Halloween colors palettes. Just for fun, I’m also giving away a special prize! Check the bottom of this post for details about the contest. <– contest is now closed, but you can still read about it. :)

I also wanted to share with you my inspiration, which comes from my “inspiration book.”  If you don’t have one, start one TODAY.  It can just be a small notebook that you use to capture sketches, magazine tears, paint chips – whatever inspires you and will help you with your next craft idea.  Let’s just dive right in with some scans from my inspiration book.

Gourds are your little forest friends with happy faces – and did you ever notice the vibrant and varying colors of them?  From bright orange to yellow green, gourds can be beautiful and so pleasing to the eye.  I also love the dead log they are sitting on.  So gray that it’s nearly purple.  Amazing what nature comes up with.

What would a Halloween party be without purple?  This is from Martha Stewart (of course), and I can’t help but love the peridot and gold mixed in on that tabletop.  Very elegant.  How did Martha get purple dry ice?  I know.  Because Martha can get anything she wants.

Here are a few pictures on one page with traditional Halloween black and orange.  Of note: the bag tree with the varying shades of orange, the brightness of the countdown calendar and the white bats on black candles.  The latter is a great technique for Halloween painting, by the way.  Who would expect to see black pumpkins on orange?  Or purple bats on green?  Think about mixing it up.

Speaking of mixing it up, this image (also from Martha Stewart) reminds me that nearly any critter can become “Halloween-y” when done in the right color palette.  What punches and shapes do you own?  Can you make buttons in orange and purple work on your project?  Take everyday items in Halloween shades and try to incorporate them into a project.  You’ll be surprised.

This is one of my favorite scans from my inspiration book – notice the pretty painted pumpkins and that GORGEOUS Halloween dress – but also notice how well blue works with orange!  Contrasting colors, yes, we all know that . . . but perhaps a few of your Halloween pumpkins deserve some blue highlights here and there?  Just a thought.

Here’s one final image – a simple white cake, but how eye-catching.  Also from Martha.  Don’t be afraid to use copious amounts of white this holiday season.  Bright is nice, but it doesn’t have to be to catch attention.

And without further adieu, here are your Halloween palettes.  One is bright and one is muted.  Don’t be afraid to jump into color this holiday season (and don’t forget to add black and white).  The water is fine!  Come join me at Mod Podge Rocks or Paint Me Plaid for more Halloween projects and color play .  Happy crafting and happy holidays.

Halloween Bright Palette created using FolkArt Acrylic Colors (from left to right): Medium Gray, Perfect Purple, Light Lavender, School Bus Yellow, Yellow Citron and Pure Orange

Halloween Muted Palette created using FolkArt Acrylic Colors (from left to right): Cast Shadow, Lilac Love, Purple Lilac, Sunny Yellow, Hauser Green Light, Pumpkin

Five lucky commenters will win packs of BOTH of these FolkArt paint palettes!

Contest Details:

You can enter up to three times:

1. Comment here with two colors you love for this year’s Halloween decorations

2. Extra entry if you post about it on Facebook, Twitter, your blog, or a message board. To get the extra entry, comment in a separate comment with a link to where you posted it.

3. Extra entry for subscribing to Paint Me Plaid either via e-mail or RSS. To get the extra entry, comment in a separate comment.

3. Contest closes on Friday, October 15th at 8am Pacific Time

Thanks for entering! Our winners have been chosen.

Good luck

The following people have been chosen to receive the FolkArt Paint:

Tonya Elliott said:

my front porch is decorated for Halloween with PURPLE and BLACK! : )
# 12 October 2010 at 12:01 pm

Mandie W said:

I love Lilac Love and Pumpkin!
# 13 October 2010 at 4:25 pm

Pam Proctor said:

Please check your inbox for a verification message from “FeedBurner Email Subscriptions”, the service that delivers email subscriptions for Paint Me Plaid Daily Digest. You will need to click a link listed in this message to activate your subscription.

Email Subscription Confirmed!

For the third contest entry per the rules for this contest.

Thank you!! Would love to win some new paints!!!!

Pooh! said:

I love the bright shades – Yellow Citron and Pure Orange
# 12 October 2010 at 3:08 pm

Mindy said:

I love these colors! So bright and fun!
# 12 October 2010 at 9:20 pm

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Mich L. in LA came up with yet another great idea from her Super Secret Stash stuff! She took the item in the stash that least inspired her and challenged herself to make something from it. Instead of using the actual item, she decided to take the words from the item and use them to make a reversible pendant. You really have to see her post to get this project, but I’ll just tell you that it has an optimistic and a pessimistic side to it, and also that I love the concept of this flippable pendant! [click here to see what I’m talking about!]

I really like the idea of making a pendant that can be worn one way one day, and then flipped if you are in a different mood another day. Kind of like an updated take on a mood ring! Be inspired by this concept to make the back of your items just as pretty as the front (but different), and your creations will become twice as interesting!

Project Estimate:

• A quote you like, on hand
• An item with two sides, on hand
• Mod Podge, paper, fabric, whatever you need to make your pendant
• Jewelry findings, on hand or $1 and up

Total: Free and up

p.s. Sorry about the weird price estimate – there’s no real way to recreate this exactly!

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This is one of the coolest projects I have come across! If you only click on one link today, click on this one to Living Locurto’s reverse sign painting tutorial! Not only is the idea wonderful, but the tutorial is informative, makes the project look easily doable, and has extra tips to help you do a great job. [via Best of DIY] [project by Cathe Holden]

A reverse painted sign would be the perfect gift for many people, especially if it was customized for the recipient. Depending on the font and layout you use, these signs can look antique, retro, or modern. You are really only limited by your imagination. You can easily reverse paint an old fashioned sign from stuff you find at the dollar store. Look for frames with glass (there should be a decent selection) or framed art. The thrift store, dump, or reclaimed building supply store will also yield great materials.

This is also a fabulous idea for making signs for your business. You can use this technique on your store windows (if you have a store!) or make a small framed sign for craft fairs, like this one from the tutorial:

Project Estimate:

• Frame with glass, $1
• Acrylic craft paint, $.50 each
• Photo/layout program, on hand (if you don’t have one, visit Sumo Paint to do your layout online)
• Paint brushes, on hand

Total cost: $1.50 and up

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Guess what, Valentine’s Day is coming up soon, and it’s time to think
about decorating for it! I personally loved the cheeriness brought to
my little house by handmade Christmas decorations, so as I am putting
them away (yes, I’m still putting them away), I really want to replace
them with some heart-shaped cheer.

I just discovered the Joys of Home blog, a home decor blog with particular love for the dollar store. A blog after my own heart!

Joy wrote a post with some inspiration for Valentine’s Day decorating, so go check it out!

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Participants had to make their creation spending $5 or less at the Dollar Store. There were some clever and cute housewares that Craftster members made, all for the same price as a Venti Frappuccino!

Two of my favorite entries just happened to be by the same creator, Eleanor from Vendibles.

I love this fruity shower curtain she made with a shower curtain and some plastic fruit placemats!

And here are the supplies she used to make this adorable lantern! Color me inspired!

Craftster member LiquidScissors made this clever message board for $4 using a checker set, a corkboard, thumb tacks, and one of those static cling doodlepads that when you pull up the film it erases. She glued checker board to the corkboard, glued the message pad on and glued the checkers to the thumb tacks.

The winner of the challenge was swalsh’s ingenious bedside stand made from photo frames and a package of plastic army men. Amazing!

I hope you’re inspired! I am!

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