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$5 Friday…Placemats

I made these place mats earlier this week for a Mother's Day gift for my grandmother-in-law.They are super simple and super cheap. I got all the supplies at the Dollar Tree (our local dollar store). Here's the supply list:#1. 2 colored burlap place mats#2. 1 large oatmeal colored doily#3. 1 pack of 2 small oatmeal colored doilliesAnd since everything costs $1 your total will come to $4 and change. Nice.Now to put them together:#1. Cut the large doily in half.#2. Arrange 1 large and 1 small doily ... View the Post

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$5.00 Friday….Apron Style

Here's a $5 dollar and 30 minute apron that you still have time to make for Mother's Day!What you need:* 1 yard of fabric...(it will make 2 aprons but you need the 36 inch length)* 1 package of matching bias tape (or made from fabric which is what I used here)* matching thread#1 Find an apron that you like (I like simple with a curved edge) and lay it on top of your fabric. Cut around this pattern leaving a inch or so for seam allowances. #2 Starting at base of one arm and going to the base ... View the Post

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5 Dollar Fridays!

Ok. So Elizabeth and I have had so much fun making and brainstorming $5 craft items for the Studio 5 contest we've decided to make it a regular event here on our blog.This is how it will work. EVERY Friday either Elizabeth or I (or both) will post a $5 craft project here on our blog. We'll post costs, where to buy the supplies, and then show you how to put it all together.I'm like so excited about this...I can't contain myself. I have a list, and sketches, and doodles a mile long. I LOVE stuff ... View the Post

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Studio 5 $5.00 Challenge Entry

I entered my tulle ruffle skirt in the Studio 5 $5.00 challenge. Hannah wore it for Easter and will wear it again in an upcoming family wedding. I love it....and my favorite part was that it was so cheap! (or frugal...whichever you prefer). Run to Walmart to get your own supplies....I used 4 yards of Walmart tulle at 97 cents per yard($3.88 total) and 16 inches of their broadcloth in the hot pink for the underskirt part which was 88 cents. The fabric total was $4.76 and the elastic for the ... View the Post