Everyone has really been enjoying our dollar store challenges! You all did a fantastic job on the placemat challenge, and I know you’re all stashbusting-it-up this month, but here is another challenge to get your creative minds working:

Recycled Art Craft Challenge

I’m teaming up with Marie from Make and Takes to bring you a fun crafty challenge just in time for Earth Day. With just a few supplies, we want to see what you will come up with! We’re looking for crafty works of art, all with just a few simple materials. Starting today, April 12th through April 2oth, get your craft on!

Here’s the Challenge:

  • create a work of art with one or more of the following supplies:
  1. paper tube
  2. egg carton
  3. plastic containers
  • you can use any other supplies to help you create: paint, scissors, glue, tape, stickers, paper, etc.
  • 3 photos will be chosen in each of the following 5 categories to be featured on M&T and DSC:
  1. best use of a paper tube
  2. best use of a egg carton
  3. best use of a plastic container
  4. most colorful
  5. most functional
  • Challenge entries must be submitted by April 20th at midnight to be featured on Earth Day, April 22nd.

The best part is, everyone’s a winner! We just want to see how creative you all are! So get your scissors holstered and tape ready to tear, it’s craft challenge time!!