Hi everyone, my name is Barbara, and I am so glad you stopped by! I love to create beautiful decor items for my home on a budget. On this website you will find step by step tutorials for DIY home decor projects. I also have a you tube channel if you prefer to watch the tutorials https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWnKt-ESZfKwvHdnXLKaGLA
Looking for unique wreaths this Christmas? Here are four different wreath DIY’s you can create using items from the dollar store.
Each year I like to create a different wreath to welcome my guests at Christmas. Not only can you hang these on your front door, but they would also look great on the wall, a pantry door, or hallway.
A link to the video instructions on how to create these unique Christmas wreaths can be found under each photo.
Light Up Snowflake Wreath
For less than $8 you can create this unique light up snowflake wreath by using a Dollar Tree snowflake sign, wreath base form, and different sized snowflakes. To make this come to life at night, add Dollar Tree snowflake lights.
Do you love traditional Christmas colors? Create this large wreath using Dollar Tree ornaments in various sizes. This would also be beautiful in one solid color.
It doesn’t have to cost a fortune to beautifully decorate your home for Christmas. Here are some tips and tricks you can use for your Christmas thrift store makeovers.
Now is the time of the year people are going through their Christmas decorations, and donating items they no longer use. I love to browse through the thrift store to see what treasures I can find and possibly give some new life to.
Christmas Thrift Store Makeovers
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My first stop was Goodwill. They had an abundance of Christmas items just waiting for a new home.
The first item that caught my eye was this beautiful metal Christmas tree candle holder.
I thought $5 was a great price for such a sturdy piece that will surely last a long time.
The candle ring was a little outdated, but I loved the design with the stars and candy canes. I disassembled the piece and gave it a thorough cleaning with a one part vinegar two part water solution. This will remove any dirt or grime to prep it for paint. This solution also worked great on cleaning the glass votive.
I spray painted it with two thin coats of a matte black spray paint that I already had on hand. Once dry, I applied a tiny amount of Gold Leaf Rub N Buff to the stars and candy cane. I used a mini flocked wreath that was on sale from Hobby Lobby and added a few additional Christmas picks and pine cones. Here is the result.
I added a battery operated votive candle to illuminate a soft warm glow.
This would look great on a side table or even as a centerpiece.
Grapevine Stars
On the bottom shelf at Goodwill, I luckily found 6 mini grapevine star wreaths.
I immediately knew what I wanted to do with these beauties. Starting by removing all of the embellishments and placing the greenery and red berries in a basket. I can use these on future projects. (it’s not hoarding if you use them😂). The berries were a little too bright for what I had in mind.
Using a brass gold bell pick from Hobby Lobby, I removed the bells and placed one in the center of each of the stars. Attached three of the stars together to form a set and embellished each one with greenery, a darker burgundy berry stem, and frosted greenery pieces and added a new bow at the top.
I created two sets, one to hang under each of the lights on the sides of my garage door. I used metal clips that are safe to use on vinyl siding and doesn’t require you to put a hole on the outside of your house.
With just a few slight changes, I think these turned out gorgeous.
Reindeer Center Piece
This gold pillar candle tray was surely a pleasant find.
It was also a labor of love to remove all of the greenery and berries because they were firmly pressed into styrofoam. The styrofoam was attached to the tray with what seemed like silicone. After about 20 minutes, I was able to remove everything and give it a good cleaning with my vinegar water solution.
It was a nice surprise to find three reindeer hidden behind all of the florals. Just like the tree candle holder project, I sprayed two thin coats of matte black spray paint. Once dry, I applied Gold Leaf Rub N Buff around the rim of the candle stands, the tray itself, and the edges of each of the deer. Also, I added in fresh new greenery picks and pine cones. Using remote control battery operated candles to top this piece off.
This will make the perfect center piece for my dining room table this Christmas season.
Did I mention that I only paid $5 for this piece? The greenery and pine cones really compliment the freshly painted reindeer.
If you would like to watch the full step by step tutorial, see my YouTube video below.
Want to see more thrift flips? I think you will like this post. Click HERE
In this post you will find some creative ways to use hard back Dollar Tree books to create beautiful Christmas DIY’s. These would be perfect to decorate with or to give as gifts to teachers, school board members, or anyone that loves books.
Perhaps you have some old books lying around that you are thinking of throwing away. Before you discard them, have you thought of repurposing them to give them some new life?
If you don’t have any old books to repurpose, they can easily be found at your local thrift store or even at Dollar Tree for $1.25.
This first project turned out absolutely stunning. Nothing says Christmas more than a nativity scene. Jesus is the true meaning of Christmas.
Nativity Scene
The music sheet really compliments the silhouette and would look great sitting on any bookshelf.
Snowman Book
Maybe you have a book that you love to read at Christmas time, but the cover is worn or you want something with a little more color to display. Then you will love this next project.
By simply painting the book cover and decoupaging a napkin onto it, you can give your worn out book a brand new look.
Christmas Book Bouquet
I recently created this Christmas book bouquet on my YouTube channel. It was the second most liked out of the Dollar Tree books Christmas DIY’s.
The wonderful thing about this project is, that you can change the florals out for every season and leave this book bouquet out all year long.
Paper Christmas Tree
Save the pages from the book bouquet because you can use them to create this Christmas DIY.
This Christmas tree made using pages from a book was inspired by Nicole at The Artyologist. I will leave the link to her website HERE. She gives you step by step instructions on how to recreate this project.
Melting Snowman Book
Create a fun melting snowman inside of a book.
What a cute addition to add to your Christmas decorations.
Check out my YouTube video showing you the full step by step instructions on how to create these Dollar Tree Christmas DIY’s using books.
Looking for more Dollar Tree Christmas DIY inspiration? Then I think you will like this post.
Are you looking for Christmas decor DIY and craft inspiration? We have you covered with these 20 Dollar Tree Christmas DIY’s and crafts.
In this post you will find everything from snowmen, nativity scenes, Santa’s, to high end Christmas decor, all on an extreme budget. These DIY’s and crafts are sure to spark your creativity this Christmas season.
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Right now Dollar Tree is stocking the shelves with Christmas decor and craft supplies. What better way to decorate your home or create custom gifts at an affordable price? But, you have to grab them when you see them, because these items won’t last long!
So who’s ready to dive into these 20 Dollar Tree Christmas DIY’s?
Nativity Canvas Art
To create this beautiful art piece you only need a few items, a canvas, a wooden nativity craft set, a star, and acrylic paints.
The J and Y letters are made using foam board. I have these as a free PDF, if you would like to download and print at home to trace onto your project. Click HERE.
Grab Dollar Tree glass ware to create these beautiful Christmas projects this season. These make great additions to your current Christmas decorations, but they are also perfect to give as gifts to friends and family. Each project is easy to do and budget friendly!
Dollar Tree carries an assortment of glass vases and candle holders. For only $1.25 they make the perfect base to create custom Christmas decor.
Christmas is the most magical time of the year. These projects help to capture some of that magic, from angels to snowmen, you are sure to find some Christmas inspiration in this post.
01|Snow Globe Candle Holder
Create an adorable Christmas scene in a Dollar Tree fish bowl, attach a glass plate on top to hold a battery operated pillar candle.
Grab a light up snowman head ornament from Dollar General for the next three projects.
They carry a variety of these ornaments with different colored hats, and each one lights up with a power on and off switch on the back, which makes it very accessible.
05|Light Up Snowman
Attach one to a Dollar Tree glass fish bowl along with fairy lights. I chose to use a buffalo check ribbon to create a scarf to coordinate with the hat.
Turn a votive candle holder upside down on top of a battery operated candle. Glue a clear Dollar Tree ornament to the top to make this cute light up angel.
Attach a Dollar Tree glass container on top of a Dollar Tree wine glass to create a custom candy jar, or insert a battery operated candle for a custom candle holder.
Looking for budget friendly fall DIY inspiration? We have you covered, with these 20 Dollar Tree Fall DIY’s that are sure to inspire you.
Fall has finally arrived!
With the cooler temperatures and colorful foliage, may your creativity flourish. And these 20 Dollar Tree Fall DIY’s are sure to spark your creativity. Not only are they beautiful, but they are budget friendly too!
You will find wreaths, scarecrow crafts, pumpkin DIY’s and much more. So grab your favorite drink and be inspired, because there are plenty of fall ideas to choose from.
01|Dollar Tree Fall Door Hanger
Greet your guests with this gorgeous door hanger made with 3 Dollar Tree pizza pans.
Instructions on how to recreate this can be found here: Fall Door Hanger
02|Textured Pumpkin Art
A dupe of Kirkland’s pumpkin art at a fraction of the cost.
This fall project is so easy to do. The neutral colors will compliment any of your home decor. Made with a Dollar Tree pumpkin sign and one of the faux metal wall tiles.
Pre made wreaths can be very expensive, however you can make this one for less than $12. Keeping with a neutral theme, this wreath was made using the pastel fall floral bundles from Dollar Tree.
Greet your guests with this beautiful fall sign for only $1.25! Create your own custom decal using your Cricut cutting machine, or print out my free PDF and trace onto your project.
Don’t throw out those pieces of scrap wood! Turn them into gorgeous fall decor to keep for yourself, or sell for a profit by using these scrap wood fall project ideas.
Working with wood is one of my favorite materials to work with. In a previous post on Scrap Wood Fall Projects, I shared 5 fall decor pieces you could make out of scrap wood. Today, I am sharing projects you can make using pieces of 4 X4’s, 2 X 4’s, fence boards, and fir strips. I hope you enjoy!
These fall projects are a great way to use up some of your scrap pieces of wood and make inexpensive fall decor for your home, or to sell. When people ask how to price these items, there are a few factors to consider. It depends on the cost of your materials, time spent making the project, and the area in which you will be selling them. I would browse your local craft fairs and find similar items to see how they are priced, and use that as a guide to price your items.
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Measure from the top of your fence board and cut at 42″. From the remainder of the board, cut 3 pieces 7″, and one piece 6 3/4″. I used a yellow pine fence board, which cost around $2.00 for a 6ft piece.
To assemble use wood glue and a brad nailer. Secure the three 7″ pieces at the bottom of the fence board to form your flower box. The final 6 3/4″ piece will be for the bottom of the flower box.
I attached the two side pieces first, then added the top piece to keep everything straight.
Finally, add your bottom piece.
Assembly Complete!
Because this wood is fairly rough, sand over the entire piece to prep it for stain.
Afterward, apply the stain with a cheap brush, then using a lint free cloth, wipe away the excess and blend in the stain.
While the stain is drying, paint the wooden letters the color of your choice.
Once the stain and paint are dry, attach your wooden letters to the center of your porch sign using super glue or a strong adhesive.
Lastly, I decided to add a decal to the top of my porch sign. Depending on where you will sit your sign, you may want to go over the entire thing with a sealant to protect the paint on the letters and the decal.
Final Result
You could place artificial florals in the bottom, however if you are planning on using real flowers, make sure to drill some drainage holes in the bottom of the flower box.
02|Pallet Pumpkin
This next scrap wood fall project is made using a 2″ wide piece of furring strip. I had a few leftover pieces, but you can also find them at your local Lowe’s for a couple dollars.
Cut 4 pieces 24″ and one piece 26″. You will also need some thin pieces of wood to attach to the back as brace pieces to hold everything together.
Place the longer piece in the middle leaving a gap between each piece. Draw the shape of a pumpkin. Since I am keeping my piece, I just freehanded the drawing, however if you want a more precise pumpkin, you could use a template to trace around. Because there are curves to cut, we will be using a jig saw for this project.
This was only my second time using a jig saw. I do recommend using it on a sturdy work surface and clamping your wood down, because it really vibrates the table!
Don’t worry too much about how rough the cuts look, you can smooth everything our with your sander.
Pick the color stain you want to use. I am using three different colors I already had on hand, as you can tell by the rusty tops.
I stained the middle piece and the two brace pieces with the darker stain, the remaining wood I stained a lighter color from the center out.
Once your stain dries, turn your piece over and nail the brace pieces to the back to hold your pallet pumpkin together.
I know its not perfect, but that’s what I really like about it.
03|Wooden Pumpkins
This fall scrap wood project turned out better than I imagined.
Using scrap 4 X 4 pieces, cut one 8 inches and one 6 inches.
Make sure to give them a good sanding, you will need them fairly smooth for the next step.
Grab these removable wall tiles with an embossed feel to them from Dollar Tree. You will need two tiles for each block. Since they are removable, adhere them to the wood using Mod Podge.
Paint them the color of your choice. Using an acrylic paint, I painted the shortest one white, and the tallest one celery green. Let the paint thoroughly dry.
Lightly sand over the paint to reveal as much of the design as you want to. Apply a gentle amount of pressure to make sure you do not tear the wall tile.
Finish your wooden pumpkin by adding a stem and a raffia bow. I used a miniature wooden candle stick from Hobby Lobby as the stem.
I love the distressed and rustic look of these wooden pumpkins.
04|Scrap Wood Scarecrows
Finally, our last project we will be using 2 X 4’s. Cut one to 6 1/4″ and one to 7 1/2″.
After sanding, paint the top part of each one in a burlap or khaki color. The largest one will be a boy scarecrow, so I painted the bottom portion a blue color, and the smallest one will be a girl, so I hot glued some Dollar Tree fabric to create a dress at the bottom.
Draw and paint the faces for each one. You can get really creative with this part. Don’t worry about being perfect, that’s what makes them so cute.
Once you have completed the faces, hot glue raffia for the hair, and burlap to the tops to create their hats.
Look how adorable they are!
Did you notice the girl has braids? I also made the boy a scarf and pocket using the same fabric I used for the dress.
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Grab some of your favorite Dollar Tree fall fabric for these amazing hacks and DIY’s. These projects are fun and easy to do, no sewing required!
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Dollar Tree carries seasonal fabric rolls, typically in the Crafters Square section of the store. But you have to get them when you see them, because they go fast. I love coming up with new ideas to use them, other than sewing. I am not an advanced sewer, at best I can make a basic stitch.😂
Below you will find 7 fall projects you can make using these Dollar Tree fabric hacks. Each one is budget friendly, easy to make, and a fun way to express your creativity.
01|Vase
Create a fall bouquet to place inside a glass mason jar. To elevate the jar, mod podge a piece of fabric around the middle.
For an added touch, cut out the shape of a pumpkin in the center of the fabric, and fill the jar with mini pine cones.
I love the rustic look of this! It would look great sitting on an end table or use it as a centerpiece.
02|Thankful Sign
I couldn’t resist buying this beautiful fabric with mushrooms and leaves on it. At first I wasn’t sure what to do with it. Then it dawned on me that it would make a gorgeous sign.
By simply hot gluing the fabric to a piece of cardboard I traced out into the shape of a pumpkin, and adding a faux leather word to the front, I can now display this beautiful fabric all season long.
03|Busted Canvas
Have you heard of a busted canvas, or punched canvas? I have seen them all over social media this year. I decided to make one for the fall season by using fabric on the backside of the canvas. That’s the plaid you see peeling forward showing the pumpkin image behind it.
If you would like to know the step by step instructions on how to create your own punched canvas, check out my YouTube video at the end of this post.
I can’t wait to make some of these for Christmas!
04|Layered Pumpkin
Decoupaging napkins or tissue paper to Dollar Tree signs can give it an entirely new look. But did you know you can decoupage fabric too?
This beautiful orange fabric with pumpkin and flowers designs has to be one of my favorite fabric finds at Dollar Tree. I painted the pumpkin white and decoupaged the fabric to the layered portions of the sign.
05|Fabric Art
Because I love that fabric so much, I turned into a piece of art.
Find a frame that looks well with your fabric. You can either decoupage to the backing of the frame, or use hot glue to secure it to the backing.
If you use hot glue, make sure to do small sections at a time so you can keep the fabric as tight as possible.
06|Wood Plaque
Make a simple wood plaque to display on an end table, book shelf, or even a tiered tray.
The frayed edges on this piece really help with the rustic feel I was going for.
You could also use fabric to create coasters. I think this design would make gorgeous coasters for fall.
07|Mini Tag
Sometimes you find a playful design on fabric that just makes you smile. Like this project!
Attach your fabric to a small tag sign, add a bow and pine cones, to create a cute door hanger, or to embellish a gift.
I hope you enjoyed these projects! If you have a favorite, leave me a comment below.
To watch the step by step instructions on each of these projects check out my YouTube video.
Are you in need of some Fall tiered tray design ideas? No matter your style…neutral, farmhouse, traditional fall colors, or glitz and glam, you are sure to find some inspiration in these 7 Fall tiered tray ideas.
Whether you have a large space or small, a great way to decorate for fall is using a tiered tray. You can change the decor out for every season making them very versatile.
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The majority of the items I use to decorate my fall tiered tray are from Dollar Tree or Dollar General, making decorating them extremely affordable. The two tiered tray itself even came from Dollar Tree for only $5.00 in their Plus section.
Not sure how to style a tiered tray?
Select one to two larger pieces, like a sign, mini pillow, or pumpkin. These will be your anchor pieces.
Choose many smaller pieces to compliment your anchor pieces.
Use artificial florals, greenery, or pine cones to help fill in an empty spaces.
Let’s dive into these creative ideas to make your home feel cozy and festive this season!
01|Neutral Fall Tiered Tray Design
The neutral colors in this tray are sure to compliment any fall decor you currently have in your home. From the faux wood pumpkins to the maple leaves, this tiered tray idea gives a very woodsy feel. All the supplies are from Dollar Tree with the exception of the maple leaves, they are from Hobby Lobby.
02|Traditional Fall Tiered Tray Design
Incorporate small animal figurines, like this adorable fox atop a straw bale, add in traditional fall colors using pumpkins, and for a touch of greenery use a eucalyptus vine.
03|Buffalo Check Tiered Tray
If you love buffalo check or gingham print, you are sure to love this design! The black and white farmhouse theme is traditional and classy. Add a touch of softness using a lambs ear pick.
04|Warm and Cozy Tiered Tray
Fill your tray with a variety of different style and colored pumpkins, a miniature pumpkin sign, and add a touch of nature by using cotton buds, and bright yellow florals.
05|Glitzy Tiered Tray
If you like a little glitz and glam in your home, create this tray using sparkly pumpkins and bright orange accents.
06|Hello Pumpkin Tiered Tray
This design is full of the traditional fall colors, and a variety of different textures, making it a fan favorite.
07|Green and White Fall Tiered Tray
There is something beautiful about a simple design. The variation in whites and soft greens really make this tiered tray a classy addition to any home.
So tell me, which of these 7 designs was your favorite? Leave me a comment at the bottom of this post to let me know.
Check out my YouTube video below on where each of the items were purchased from, to design these fall tiered trays.
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Decorate your home this fall in style and on a budget. I’m sharing these fall projects that cost under $5, and are easy to recreate.
Not only are these projects festive and affordable, but they are so fun to make.
Project#1, Solid Wood Pumpkin With A Crackle Paint Finish
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I know what your thinking, how is this one of the fall projects under $5? Items like this sell for anywhere between $20 to $30 in high end stores or boutiques. The answer is…… most of the supplies can be found at Dollar Tree!
Supply List:
3 wooden oval plaques, you can find these at Dollar Tree in the Crafters Square section of the store
2 different paint colors, I used a dark brown in the color coffee bean, and a lighter color, burlap
Elmer’s School Glue
Wood Stem
Raffia
Ribbon
Faux Leaves
Paint Brushes
Steps To Recreate This Project:
Glue the three wooden ovals together by placing one oval on top of the other two and using a permanent glue for a strong hold.
Paint the entire piece your base color, in my case the dark brown, and let the paint dry.
Apply a generous amount of Elmer’s school glue to only the top part of each oval, while the glue is still wet, paint over the glue with your lighter color, in my case, burlap. I chose to do one oval at a time so I wouldn’t have to rush.
While the glue and lighter color are still wet, use a hair dryer set on high and go over the painted surface, the glue will cause cracks showing the darker color underneath.
Complete the previous step for all three ovals.
Allow several hours for the glue and paint to completely dry.
Glue a wood stem or branch on the back of the center oval, and add your embellishments, such as leaves, raffia, and ribbon.
Project#2 Welcome To Our Patch Door Hanger
This door hanger is another one of the fall projects under $5, actually it cost less than $2 to make!
Supply List:
Wood round with raised pumpkin sign from Dollar Tree
Light brown stain or paint
White Paint
Ribbon
Decal or printable
Steps To Recreate This Project:
Stain the wood round, in this case I used Waverly Antique wax and watered it down to make a light stain so you would still be able to see the engravings on the sign.
Using a sponge dauber from Dollar Tree paint the raised pumpkin white.
Add a Welcome To Our Patch Decal, using a Cricut cutting machine. If you don’t have a cutting machine, no worries, I have this as a free printable, you can download, print at home, and trace onto your project. Click HERE to go to the free printables page.
Create a messy bow using ribbons of your choice to add to the top of your new door hanger.
Project#3 Stacked Pumpkin Sign
Can you believe I found this wooden stacked pumpkin sign at Dollar General for only $3? If you haven’t been to your local Dollar General this fall, you are missing out. They have some gorgeous fall decor at amazing prices. I recently did a shop with me video, if you would like to see all the items my local store had, click here.
If you want a neutral look this fall, this sign is perfect as is. When purchased it was all wood. I wanted a little more of the traditional fall colors on mine, so I painted the bottom pumpkin in a pumpkin spice colored paint, the middle pumpkin in a celery green paint, and the top pumpkin in white.
This sign looks really nice with Dollar Tree’s newest pumpkins. The larger ones sit on their sides.
Project#4 Fall Decorative Cutting Board
This project turned out better than I imagined!
I love big bows! The colors in this bow really pop against this cutting board creating an elegant statement piece.
Supplies Needed:
Larger hanging cutting board (found in Dollar Tree’s Plus section) it was only $3
Paint, burlap color and antique wax
Napkin with design of your choice
Nautical rope from Dollar Tree
5 to 6 different colored and sized ribbons
Mod Podge
Pipe Cleaner and Zip Ties
Steps To Recreate This Project:
Paint the back of the cutting board, so you will be able to have a two sided piece. I painted in a burlap color.
Add a napkin with the design of your choice onto the board using Mod Podge.
Dry brush antique wax on the edges of the board, napkin, and across the board as you see fit to create a more distressed look.
Glue a piece of nautical rope to the top and bottom of the napkin, for a more rustic look.
Create the size bow you want and hold together using zip ties. Then attach the bow to the handle using a pipe cleaner. This way you can flip your sign over and flip the bow. Then you are able to use both sides.
If you would like to watch the step by step instructions on how to recreate these, check out my YouTube video below.
