It’s hard to believe it’s been two years since we started doing these Mystery Box Challenges. The first one in March of 2020 was actually the last video I completed before Finn was born, so I’ll never forget it. Courtney (Creative on the Cheap) has done a great job at keeping this going and I’m so thankful because these videos are my favorite

This time around, my box came from Wendy (White Sparrow Living – Luke 12:6) and I sent a box to Melanie (Simple Made Pretty). Wendy did a great job putting together this box, but boy was it random – ha! I had a great time creating decor from it. Here is the full lineup for the October 2022 Mystery Box Challenge!

THE MYSTERY BOX CHALLENGE: THE RULES

Each crafter gets a name – I got Melanie – and you go shopping for supplies to fill a box. This time around, you needed to get 7-10 DIY supplies from Dollar Tree. Then, typically, you add 2 items labeled as “challenge items.” Those are items that are tricky to DIY with. One hard rule is you must use the 2 challenge items somehow, but I always try to use all the items if I can.

One other element that has been added to these challenges has been Courtney’s challenge she gives us each time. This time, we had to work a clothespin and pipe cleaner into one of our DIYs – you’ll have to check out the video to see what I chose to do with that!

Jennifer then sent me a box (watch the video below to see what was inside) and then I had to craft with the contents. I’m proud to report, that I was successful in all the challenges! Check out my projects below and then the full video to see how these Dollar Tree high-end dupe crafts came together. Happy crafting!

Here’s a sneak peek of the projects in this video, including how to make a DIY Dollar Tree Stabel for your Nativity Manger Scene!

DIY WOOD DOLLAR TREE NATIVITY STABLE

In all seriousness, when I opened the two cross items I wasn’t sure what I was going got make. However, with a little time and thought I was able to make this DIY Dollar Tree Nativity Stable and I’ll show you how you can make one too!

Be sure to mark your calendar because the next installment will be early December 2022!

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I’m a Midwestern girl who loves farmhouse decor and a good budget craft project. I’m a wife + mom residing in Northern Illinois with my husband Alex, 1-year-old son Finn, and our rescued black lab, Sebastian. In 2021, I took the leap to leave corporate America and work for myself - and I've never looked back.

My background in TV news plus my love of DIYing led me here, and I’m so thankful it did!

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  1. Whit I’m so happy to have to go receive your free printables. Yours so amazing and I just love your diys. And ur videos. Ty so much. Much love from Tennessee

  2. I want to thank you for all the lovely free printable’s you provide your viewers. I am very grateful for all your ideas.

  3. Thanks so much for the inspiration.

  4. Thank you so much for the videos, tutorials and inspiration, It’s so kind of you to share your printables. I love it all!!

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