Well, it’s that time you have all been waiting for.  It’s time to announce the five finalists for the $5 Challenge!

I will admit – I am beyond happy that I didn’t have to be a judge.  You guys hit this one out of the ball park.  I’m so glad our judges had the tough task of narrowing down their favorites, because it would have taken me months to finally narrow it down to five.  You should see the number of links I have saved in my “favorites” tab on my browser.  It’s insane.

I wish that I could award everyone a prize (other than the awesome new $5 spring decor you now have in your home!), but we all know that’s not how contests work.  So now, it’s your turn to pick your favorite.  I’m sure each of the five finalists below would love to have your vote, so use your vote thoughtfully (as I imagine Tim Gunn would say!) as the prizes are amazing.  The poll will be open through Wednesday, April 7th.

$5 Challenge Finalists

Bird Silhouette Plates by Jess @ Frugal with a Flourish

Coffee Filter Wreath by Lynda @ Ramblings of a Sports Mad Southern Girl

Moss Bunnies by Erin @ Lucky Star Lane

Prayer Wall by Pam @ Bibbidi Bobbidi Beautiful

Two Birds in a Moss Nest by Jennifer @ Studio JRU

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Have you ever found an item that you just knew you HAD to have because you were going to transform it into something fabulous?  And then, you get it home and stare at it for, oh, a year, and still don’t know what to do with it?

Yeah, welcome to the club.

Please join me over at The Country Chic Cottage today where I describe my item and get your advice on what I should do with it. I’m stumped and I know you guys are creative geniuses.  Angie has a great series going where you can present a random item, such as my iron thingy-ma-bob, and get feedback from the readers about what you could do with it.  After I get your advice, I’ll show you how I end up transforming it.

So, head on over to The Country Chic Cottage, and give me your brilliant ideas.  I’m counting on you!