Random Act of Kindness #13

You're in for a treat today, friends. This RAK challenge is a fun one!

RAK Challenge #13- Brighten a kid's day by helping them buy a toy.

My favorite helpers were all over this one. Each kid had a dollar to "hide" in the Dollar Store toy section.

It looked a little like this...

 Gearing up for all the fun.

Heading in to complete our mission...

Let's pick out the perfect spot.

No, kids, we're not here to shop. You actually have to leave the dollar in the store.

We were armed with tape so we attached our dollars to the back of the packages and left a little peeking out to be spied easily.

Now, quick...leave the store before anyone catches us!

It's so funny how you feel like you're doing something wrong just because you're trying to be sneaky. I mean, really, if we were caught what would they say?... "I'm sorry, ma'am, you can't leave that dollar here. Please take it with you and exit the store immediately!"

I love involving my kids in RAK challenges. It's a great way to teach them about giving without expectations. We'll never know who ended up finding our dollars, but it sure is fun to know that you are responsible for making someone smile.

So there ya have it, friends. Are you up for the challenge? I can't wait to hear if you were inspired and completed the challenge!

If you're new to RAK challenges, you can play catch-up here and here. Now go be kind!

Bamboo Placemat Art

    While browsing the aisle of Dollar Tree, I ran across some bamboo placemats that caught my eye. Immediately, I thought, "Wow, those would look really cool in a black frame!" That's normal, right? I mean, it's a perfectly normal response to see placemats and think artwork.

Here's what I came up with...

                      

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This is definitely one of the quickest and easiest projects ever! Here are the details...

Items needed:
Bamboo placemat (varying colors available, pick your favorite!)
tape
scissors
scrapbook paper (in a coordinating color)

How to:
Step 1: Tape the paper insert that comes in the frame to the bamboo placemat. This will keep it from slipping when you begin cutting.

Step 2: Cut along the template.

Step 3: Place in frame. Can't get any easier than that!

Step 4: Think it needs a little something extra? Grab your scrapbook paper and cut out something pretty to place top of this textured beauty. I quickly sketched out a "F" for our last name, Frieling.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope your next trip to the dollar store is just as inspiring! If you decide to create your own piece of art, send me a picture, I'd love to see it!

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