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It's that time again for our Monthly Challenge Blog Hop! On the 2nd Monday of each month, a group of talented bloggers share their themed creations for the month, be it Upcycling, family Recipes or Dollar Store Crafts.  This month, it's Dollar Store Crafts, new or old! Everyone loves dollar store crafts so I'm really excited about this one!

It's amazing what can be created with items from the dollar store! Can you imagine making adorable centerpieces of handcrafted foam flowers with crystal-like centers in large salt shaker vases filled with pebbles? Yes, I can and let me show you how you can, too!
Gather the following from the Dollar Tree:
 let the edges curl. 4.  Remove and lay on top of foam, pressing tip of handle down in center of circle, twisting to form flower shapes. Repeat to make more. 5.  Next, cut floral wire into 4 and 6 inch lengths. 6. Then, add hot glue to the tip of the wire, swirling the wire around so the glue won't fall off. 7.  Dip the glue tip into the seed beads, swirling it around. You can use your fingers to shape the beads around the wire while it's still in with all the beads to help with not touching the hot glue and getting burn.
*Keep a cup of ice water nearby for touching the hot glue. 8.  Remove and cautiously use your fingers to shape the beads round and let cool. 9.  Insert opposite wire end into center of foam flower shape, pushing it toward the seed beads. 10.  Add a dab of glue to bottom of beads and press foam flower shape together to form an adorable handcrafted flower. Love how the seed beads look crystal-like! 11.  Fill the salt shaker containers with pebbles and screw on tops. 12.  Insert handcrafted foam flowers into top holes, curving the wires and arranging at different heights.

Then stand back and admire your lovely creations! Be sure to visit all of the ladies' blogs for their awesome Dollar Store Crafts:

Beverly@Across the Boulevard

Marci @Stone Cottage Adventures

Laurie @My Husband Has Too Many Hobbies
Mary@The Boondocks Blog

Gail@Purple Hues and Me

Thanks for stopping by and we hope you've been inspired to make your own Dollar Store project!


