Monday, April 16, 2012

dollar store challenge

This was my project from last week's dollar store challenge. I'll try to get a tutorial up soon. 


For this week's theme I had absolutely no ideas whatsoever. None. I thought a gander around my local Dollar Tree would help spark some ideas. I was right. These tea towels immediately caught my eye. I'm really digging stripes these days so I bought 4 of them (and a bunch of other crap I didn't need), however, it only took one of them and some scraps to make

 This:

 I wanted to name it, but all of my names were super lame. So for now it's dubbed: "The Dollar Store Tea Towel and Some Scraps" bag. Clearly a shorter name would be more ideal....I'm open to suggestions.

ps. this week's challenge is "thrifty" if you get a minute go check it out here.

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20 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 16, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Fantastic purse!

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  2. SamanthaApril 16, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    I love this and voted for it to win! I hope you do a tute for it, I'm holding my breath! x

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    1. The Thriftiness MissApril 24, 2012 at 4:54 PM

      Me too Samantha.. this is so cute I'd love to see a tutorial for it. Especially with all the cute new towels out now for summer time!

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  3. 5 Little MoberlysApril 16, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Lovely!

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  4. Rachel // Maybe MatildaApril 16, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    YES! I thought that one was yours :-) And I voted for it, not just because I suspected it was yours, but also because it really was my favorite. So cute and creative--I love it!

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  5. SusanApril 23, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    Very cute! I love making things out of Dollar Tree stuff.

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  6. SarahApril 26, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    Um this is amazing! I love it! Thanks for sharing over at The Winthrop Chronicles!

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  7. the Sweetest MemoryApril 26, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    Beautiful! I love the color combination. I don't sew, but I am tempted to try after seeing this!

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  8. Melissa @ LoveBugLivingApril 27, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    So cute! Love the stripes too. But the scrap fabric bird and grommets really make it!
    Melissa
    www.lovebugliving.com

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  9. JENNY K.April 27, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    Visiting from TT&J... Love this bag and I can't believe it's made from $ store tea towels. Just lovely!

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  10. Jill @Two Yellow Birds DecorApril 29, 2012 at 12:05 AM

    That is ADORABLE!!!! I love it! The fabric is so fun! Thanks for sharing this as well at Thursday's Temptation.
    Jill

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  11. Shannah @ Just Us FourApril 30, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Wow, that is amazing! This is a great project! Would you consider linking it up to my Pinworthy Projects Linky Party over at Just Us Four?

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  12. SarahApril 30, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    Hey just wanted to let you know this will be featured tomorrow at TheWinthropChronicles.com

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  13. AnonymousMay 1, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    Wow this is beautiful.

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  14. the Sweetest MemoryMay 2, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    Hi Amanda! I shared this beautiful tutorial on my blog. I hope you will visit! It has been a pleasure talking with you.

    http://thesweetestmemoryblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/sweet-inspiration-amazing-and-thrifty.html

    Kari

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  15. KatieMay 11, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    I seriously love this! The bright fabric looks perfect with the simple handtowel! I'll be featuring you tomorrow!

    http://craptastickatie.blogspot.com/

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  16. babokyMay 12, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Love love the idea of a tea towel and fabric coordinating to something soooooo cute. tutorial real soon please!!!!!!!!

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  17. JulieJune 8, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    Will you be selling this? Making more? I LOVE this purse!

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  18. UnknownDecember 29, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Is there a tutorial for this yet? I love it and would love to attempt to make one!!!

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  19. UnknownDecember 29, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    is there a tutorial for this yet? I would love to attempt to make this!!!

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