The Thrifty Crafter

This is Tanvi wishing you all a very happy morning!!

It’s time to announce a fresh challenge but before that we thank you all for sharing your fantastic creations with us. The CC team has come up with a unique theme this month - “THE THRIFTY CRAFTER - create something gorgeous for less than Rs 25”. So get set and put on your thinking (or should I say creative) caps to bring out the best of your imagination on a budget of Rs.25.

Challenging isn’t it?  Well but after all it is a “CATCHY” challenge  :D !!!!!!!

Let me now show you what the catchy girls have created.

Here’s Deepti’s Card with pretty gorgeous flowers & a lace in the BG.

Deepti’s card has cost her Rs.20.

CS (half) – Rs.10

CS (1/4)  for the center panel – Rs.5

Punch craft paper (Itsy Bitsy) ½ - Rs.1.50

Lace (1/4m) – Rs.3.50

Total – Rs.20

Megha has made a cute purse in as little as Rs.15!!

CS (half) – Rs.3

PP – Rs.5

Sticker – Rs.5

Ribbon – Re.1

Pearls - Re.1

Smita has this stunning stamped card estimated at Rs.22

Green CS - Rs.6

Brown CS - Rs.2

Cream CS – Rs.4

Embellishments - Rs.10

Total – Rs.22

 Stamps - not included.

I made this card using some diecuts.

CS - Rs.4,

All other papers (flowers - handmade, tree, bird, foam butterfly & leaves) app. - Rs.6,

pearls - Rs.4,

Quilling strip - Re. 1

Total Rs.15

Not considered the cost for inks & dies.

Poornima will join us soon with her inspiration.

Being thrifty is often equated to being miserly but our DT has proved this incorrect, they have been rather ‘thrifty’ with their supplies but ‘generous’ in ideas to motivate all to take on this challenge.

Here are some guidelines to help you -

1. Create a card/ LO/ box/ bag which costs <Rs.25.

2. Mention the approximate cost of all tangible items used e.g. CS, PP, embellishment, lace, ribbon, etc.

3. Reusable items can be used but the cost will not be included e.g. dies, stamps, inks, colors, punches, etc.

4. You can alter / recycle items and this will carry no cost.

Please do not hesitate to write to us if need any clarifications.

Two random winners will be selected & they will receive Rs.500/- gift vouchers from our sponsor ITSY BITSY. Top 3 will be earn a badge to flaunt on their blogs.

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