The Challenge Day 58

Can I manage the rest of the school year on roughly 45 dollars? I only need basic supplies and a prom ticket...I bet I can.

The Challenge Day 57

Today I went to Target, and bought everything I needed for under twenty dollars. If I budget well, the money I have will last me the rest of the school year and then some. I am feeling rather pleased with myself, I must admit.

The Challenge Day 51

Flying is expensive!

And not just the ticket.

Between the bag check and lunch, I spent more of "my" money today than I usually spend in weeks. And I may have to make a necessities run to Target this weekend, too.

The Challenge Day 50: Haircut

Today I spent a good chunk of my parents' money but it was for a good cause: I donated my hair to Locks of Love. Let's just say it's creepy to see a braid of one's own hair lying on one's table in a plastic bag.

Reasons to Love Short Hair:

1. Your shirt or nightshirt does not get soaked after you shower.

2. Three minutes to wash + two minutes to style = five minute hair.

3. More body because there is less weight.

4. Better accentuates face.

COOL!

The Challenge Day 43: Cellphones and Study Guides

Yesterday my phone died from water damage. Today I got a new one, free of charge because of the two year thing. My new one is purple, with a qwerty keyboard. I love it. My old cellphone is now a lounge chair in my dollhouse.

I also got a study guide for the AP English Language exam, for which I used my five dollar gift card to help offset the cost.

The Challenge Day 41--and Another Dollhouse Craft

This craft is absolutely free, and a good use for old catalogues.

You Will Need
One or Two Catalogues with Lots of Pictures
White or Pastel Colored Paper
Scissors
Stapler
1. Cut a picture out of the magazine.
2. Place the picture on the paper and cut a long strip the same height as the picture.
3. Fold the paper in a zig-zag; try to keep the edges even.
4. Staple the picture on top of the paper, making sure the staples go all the way through the zig-zag.
5. Trim any visible edges.

These magazines look great on a dollhouse coffee table!

Also, today's found object tip: an old film canister with some bits of paper, plastic, and/or clay inside makes a great dollhouse trash can!

The Challenge Day 40--Dollhouse Crafts

Today I am going to give some instructions for making dollhouse miniatures with only basic craft supplies.

1. Books
You will need:
Paper
Scissors
Markers
Step 1: Cut a small square, at most two inches long and wide, from the paper.
Step 2: Fold square in half and unfold.
Step 3: Fold square in half the other way, unfold, and fold along first fold line.
Step 4: Cut from the folded edge halfway along the middle crease.
Step 5: Press in on the ends and fold to make pages.
Step 6: Color the covers.

2. Dishes, Vases, Toys, etc.
You will need:
Modeling clay or playdough (I like Sculpey III.)
Step 1: Shape the clay the way you want.
Step 2: Bake or let dry.
Step 3: Paint if desired.

3. Board Games
You will need:
Cardboard
Markers
Scissors
Step 1: Cut a rectangle out of the cardboard.
Step 2: Color it with a light colored marker.
Step 3: Write the name of the board game on the cardboard in a darker color.