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Dollar Tree Challenge #1

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Not a sponsor Part of what I've been doing during quarantine is watching some of the YouTube crafters my sister, Clara, introduced me to.  Many of them know how to take inexpensive items from the Dollar Tree and create gorgeous crafts, art pieces, and home decor items.   This inspired me to take up the challenge and see what I can make.  So, at least once a month, I'll attempt a project and let y'all know how it went. When I first moved into my apartment, I was given a gorgeous set of canisters that were the perfect size for every day necessities like coffee, and salt for use and display.  However, I've needed some larger ones for things like flour and sugar for baking.  When I started drinking Link's Smoothie , I saved the protein powder containers for use as canisters.  The only problem is, they were ugly: See? I know they're just in the cabinet, but I want to enjoy using them, so I decided to use my first Dollar Tree challenge to deco...

Quarantine Update

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Well hey, y'all. Just checking it to let you know that I'm sill here! One bit of good news.  I am now accepting PayPal for payments.  If you wish to purchase something, please e-mail me (link to my e-mail is in the "Order Now" tab on the right) so we can arrange for quantity, color, personalization, etc.  After we've finalized your order, go to PayPal, click "Send," enter the e-mail auntiesworkshop@outlook.com, enter the amount, then chose either "sending to a friend," or "paying for an item or service" (I am incurred a fee for this one).  Then confirm your information.  That's it. At the beginning of quarantine, my creative mojo was shot into the toilet.  Slowly but surely the creative bug hit and I made a few baby blankets for Colorado Family Life Center.  I started with a couple of familiar patterns to prime to pump: This is one of my favorite "go to" scrap projects. "My Daisy Square" pattern b...