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DIY Under $5

April 24, 2012 By Michelle Barneck 5 Comments

I was a little distracted this weekend because of a little thing called the SNAP conference (details coming) but I did not forget about the features from last week’s party! I actually had additional things to feature, but three of my favorites did not link back. Hmmm. Sorry kids, no extra love if you show no love. Now for the goodies…

Distressed Laundry Sign from Burton Avenue

Hanging it from a hanger totally takes it over the top!

Shirt to Skirt Refashion from Second Chances by Susan

She uses the banded neckline detail for a slit in the back. So clever!

Wire Picture Holder from A Law Student’s Journey

So fun for pictures or kid’s artwork!

Trunk for the Junk bag pattern from Just Another Hang Up

I so need one of these for our car. Love that it is lined for easy wipe out!

What have you been up to?

Let’s Party!

I enjoy your $5 projects so much that I decided to add an addition link section for anything under $15! That’s right. It will open up a place to show additional projects that can’t be purchased with an Abe Lincoln, but are still totally affordable! I can’t wait to see more from you!

Please remember:

Only link to your own projects that cost you $5 or less (price does not have to include items you had on hand) or $15 or less in the 2nd section.
You can link past projects that fit the dollar limit, but please only link each project one time to one DIY Under $5 party. Do not link the same project week after week.
No linking giveaways or items for sale
Please link back so others can join the party and so you have the opportunity to be featured on Saturday!

Projects under $5

Projects under $15

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Mikarose {$50 Giveaway}

April 19, 2012 By Michelle Barneck 68 Comments

I always love a new dress in the spring, so I was super excited when Mikarose contacted me about their clothing line. I got to try out the Ashley dress. The material is soft and so comfortable and I love that it is simple so I can dress it up with accessories any way I like. We were out of town for Easter so I actually wore this dress to church two Sundays in a row, once at my in-laws and once here. And did I mention that it is washable? Yes, ma’am!

Besides dresses, they also have modest skirts, shirts, and accessories. So cute, right?! They all have such great details!

Want a little something of your own?

I am so excited that Mikarose is giving away a $50 gift certificate to one lucky reader!

Sorry internationals this giveaway is for U.S. & Canada residents only.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclosure: Review product and giveaway gift certificate were provided by Mikarose. I was in no other way compensated for this post and all opinions are my own.

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Pine Car Scout Awards

April 18, 2012 By Michelle Barneck 4 Comments

It’s derby time! We just had our Cub Scout Pine Wood Derby and as one of the leaders, I was asked to make the awards. I am still new to Cub Scouts, but here’s what I came up with.

Pine Car Scout Awards

They turned out pretty cute and were quite simple to make!

Supplies:

Small Wooden Crate (Michael’s)

Sandpaper

Yellow Cardstock

Blue Cardstock

Checkered Paper

Double-sided Tape

14 Gauge Utility Wire (Lowe’s)

Pliers

Scissors

Toothpicks

Checkered Duck Tape

Elmer’s White Glue

Matchbox Cars

E-6000

I was going to spray paint the cars silver, but the ones I got ended up matching really well.

1. I got the “crates” which were more like little baskets with handles from Michael’s for $1 each. Break off the handles and sand flat. You can see the little circles where I broke the handles off.

2. Make a circle from the yellow cardstock and a slightly larger circle from the blue cardstock. Make an even larger circle from the checkered paper (it will be about 4 inches across). Tape them all together.

3. Cut 1/4-1/8 inch slits all around the checkered paper to fringe. Give it a more 3D look by bending the fringe toward the circles having some strips bending ore than others.

4. Use your pliers and fingers to bend pieces of the utility wire in to 1, 2, 3, and S (for sportsmanship).

5. Snip one of the end of the toothpicks. Cover the other end by folding a strip of checkered duct tape around the toothpick to look like a flag.

6. Glue the wire numbers to the paper circles with little dots of E-6000.

7. Glue the paper circle badge to the crate with the Elmer’s white glue.

8. Cut a rectangle out of the blue cardstock and round one end. Glue it to the crate as the backdrop for the car. Lay it down to dry and glue the flags on while the backdrop is laying horizontal.

9. Once dry, stand it up and glue the car on the top of the crate using dots of E-6000 on the wheels.

We did the sportsmanship slightly different. It get’s the paper badge, but then instead of a car on top, we filled the crate with the candy and closed it in with the checkered duck tape. Candy is a great motivator with boys this age.

Is anyone else involved with Cub Scouts? I’d love to share ideas!

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DIY Under $5 {Hangers with Names}

April 17, 2012 By Michelle Barneck 6 Comments

This week I tried a really fun project using the tutorial from A Law Student’s Journey that was featured on last week’s party for hangers with names.

I had a bridal shower and wanted something fun and personalized to go with the standard item from the registry. I love the idea of these personalized bridal hangers! The only thing varied from the tutorial was adding a ribbon and spray painting the hanger blue so it could be her “something blue.” I got that inspiration here.

Not bad for a first attempt at wire bending.

What have you been up to?

Let’s Party!

Please remember:

Only link to your own projects that cost you $5 or less (price does not have to include items you had on hand) or $15 or less in the 2nd section.
You can link past projects that fit the dollar limit, but please only link each project one time to one DIY Under $5 party. Do not link the same project week after week.
No linking giveaways or items for sale
Please link back so others can join the party and so you have the opportunity to be featured on Saturday!