Love it or hate it, Dollar Tree has some great supplies for fall decorating. All it takes is a little out of the box thinking and you can create lovely home decor pieces in minutes.
And they'll look like they cost much more than a dollar.
But, I, the self proclaimed queen of cheap DIYs, used to be a Dollar Tree snob.
I was.
I really, truly disliked that store.
I shopped there only when forced to and I never considered it to be a place I would find supplies for the kind of elegant, high end looking home decor I was intent on making.
And I certainly didn't think of it as a legit craft store.
My, my how times have changed.
How I have changed.
I mean just look any one of the last few projects around here. If they're not made solely with Dollar Tree supplies, there are remnants of them in too many to count.
Clearly, I've become a huge fan.
Now, when I walk through the doors, I go straight to the seasonal aisle, then I hit the arts and craft aisle and then I browse around to see what else I can find that might be useful in my creative pursuits.
Take this week, for example. My husband and I were driving by a Dollar Tree one evening and decided to stop in, just for a minute.
Of course, I'm not usually a pithy pumpkin saying kind of decorator...although I have been known to decorate like this before.
And on face value, it's not the kind of decor that publications like Cottages and Bungalows would ever feature.
Plus, I'm not usually a big fan of decorating for Halloween.
However. I thought that one of the sayings was adorable...and I had an idea.
Remember this pumpkin.
This one was going to get lettered.
It was honestly about a 10 minute craft, but it's so charming, it looks like it took me much longer...and it looks hand painted.
But nope.
I just chose a saying from the package and peeled the letters away from the backing, carefully, because they are a thin vinyl material.
Then I placed them on the pumpkin.
A word of warning, some of the letters are in two pieces.
When I was done I decided to add a few vinyl decal flowers with transparent backings <-- similar to these.
Click here to see another group of decal flowers you may like.
Again, I just peeled the blooms away from their backings and placed them on the pumpkin.
The lower portion of the pumpkin was flatter so no cutting was needed in that spot.
Moss is expensive...and messy...so I try not to use a lot of it. Although it can be reused, since I didn't glue it, but it gets dusty sitting out.
Anyway, to mitigate having to use too much, I stuffed my urn with a large piece of my favorite crafting paper and set the moss on top of it.
Then I placed the pumpkin inside and gently wrapped the garland around it.
When I was done, like I said, a mere 10 minutes later, I had one more elegantly decorated pumpkin to add to my collection.
One with a bit of whimsy and humor that can decorate my kitchen or my dinner table.
And one that the old me would never have guessed was created with anything that came out of the dollar store.
Boy was I wrong.
😉
Are you a Dollar Tree decorator?
I love the pumpkin!!
ReplyDeleteWe have a Dollar General in our Village. I have decorated with some of the fun items they have in the store.
Carla
I don't think I've ever been in a Dollar General, Carla. Now I'm going to google it to see if there's one nearby. Sounds like fun!!
DeleteI really think the pumpkin was BOO T FUL !!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I just couldn't resist that sweet saying.
DeleteGreat job! I’m not sure I would have remained calm dealing with the letters! Lol! I’m a Dollar Tree convert too!
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Pat
Hi Pat! Thanks so much. I just couldn't resist those stickers. You know how I love an easy craft and there isn't one easier than this. xo
DeleteDollar Tree is a favorite haunt of mine.🎃 Your new pumpkin is super nice. I hope I can find that product at our local DT.
ReplyDeleteHi Cheryl! Thanks so much for popping over to take a peek at my pumpkin. I saw the stickers online and was going to include a link, but online you have have to boy them in a case and I though, gee, that's an awful lot of boo-tiful pumpkins!! Haha!!
DeleteThe Dollar Tree is awesome and now that they have 5 Below stuff even better. Love the pumpkin it came out so cute. Have a great rest of the week. Hugs. Kris
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Kris! There’s a 5 Below a bit from here. I haven’t been in a very long time, but they do have some fun seasonal items. Thanks for the reminder. I should make the trip to see what they have for Christmas…which is coming up fast!! Enjoy the weekend!!
DeleteThat is the cutest! I really like the saying on it.
ReplyDeleteI must admit that I'm a Dollar Tree snob. I think it's mostly because the one here in our town is a disaster. You never know when it's open and if you go in there, everything is a mess, boxes through the aisles.
Maybe someday I'll be a convert.
Thanks so much, Mari! I can relate to everything you just said. There was only one Dollar Tree in our area for a long time and it was truly awful. Then a tiny, quiet one opened up nearby and my whole opinion changed. It was so much more pleasant.
DeleteWay to go, Kim!!!! I NEVER liked The Dollar Tree and I avoided it like the plague. However, I needed some cheap do-dads to add to something I was making and was driving by and I thought...Well, why not just see if there's anything? Holy Cow~. I was so surprised! Some of the stuff IS kinda junky but there are tons of things that are fun and cheap....if something doesn't work out---so what? How much did I lose---a $ or so? I, too, am a convert. The store closest to me is quite nice, clean and the people that work there are nice!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Diana! I’m a little smitten with my pumpkin. Crazy what you can do with a few stickers. I agree, that some of the stuff is junky, you have to be a bit discriminating, but like you said, some of the picks are lovely and for a $1.25 they’re worth the risk! 😉
DeleteI have 2 dollar trees near me. One is a total mess and the other is polar opposite! So I drive a few miles more and go where I can find my heart desires! And that pumpkin is JUST TO CUTE FOR WORDS!
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly the way it is here too, Susan! One of them is an awful mess and the other is a sweet little, quiet store that feels like a neighborhood shop. I love that location...and thanks! I think I think this might be my favorite pumpkin yet!
DeleteSo cute! And yes - as a matter of fact, I will be headed to Dollar Tree today to pick up more of that Spanish moss and bop around looking at all of the Fall-y things!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gina! Oh...I've never seen Spanish moss at my store. I'll have to check the next time I'm there. I'd love to get it for $1.25! Thanks for the tip and have fun shopping.
DeleteKim, you know I LOVE the DT store! You decorated the pumpkin so nice and a great job with the letters.
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Thanks Julie! I really do like poking around there. I'm excited to see what they have for Christmas...and what I can whip up with them. Happy Weekend!
DeleteYour pumpkin is AMAZING, Kim! I love dollar tree crafts!!
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Thanks! I just joined!! Looks like a fun party.
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ReplyDeletePretty and perfect for your decor!! Thanks for sharing!!
Hugs,
Deb
Sadly we don't have a Dollar Tree here in South Africa. I think the closest would be Crazy Store (maybe?) but they don't have a huge selection of craft stuff and their decor bits are a bit mheh. Love how your bootiful pumpkin turned out, BTW.
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ReplyDeleteWhere can I find the clear backing flower stickers?
~kris
Hi Kris! I believe I found mine a few years ago at Hobby Lobby in the scrapbook aisle. However, I just updated the link in the post if you'd rather order them online, I'm sorry that one was outdated. This link will take you to a seller that offers them in white backing or clear vellum. Hope that helps! Here's the link: https://rstyle.me/+94e2JG7I70yPD7tEVUjOmA
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