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Dollar Tree Craft.- DIY Autumn Truck Decoration.

 Get creative and make a charming autumn truck decoration using affordable supplies from Dollar Tree. Follow this DIY tutorial for a budget-friendly and festive fall craft.

Autumn truck decoration with fall foliage, faux floral, mini pumpkin lights, and text

Materials, wood pallets, truck plaque, paint, mini pumpkins and mini lights

Video tutorial



I recently took a trip down to my local Dollar Tree, and I was excited to find a few more fall decorations in the store. They already started putting up some Christmas decorations, so finding these items put a smile on my face. 

I created this cute fall truck decoration that can you can easily add to your current fall decor, or use with a theme. For this project, you only need a few materials. If you're ready, let's create this fall truck! 


Materials needed for this project

one truck plaque
 four wooden mini pallets
 LED pumpkin lights
 Fall leaves and other fall assorted decorations. -Pinecones, acorns, and mini pumpkins. 
 You will need hot glue and paint. I used red, and black paint for my truck. 
**Optional, but very useful** Include two craft clothespins. This will help keep your truck balanced when glued to the back of the pallet box we will be creating. 

This DIY project costs around $7

Applying paint to truck plaque and wood pallets

Start by taking your truck plaque, and applying your paint. Once you have done this, set it aside and allow it to dry. Next, take your four wooden pallets, and apply paint on each one. You can paint the front and back, or you can just apply the paint to the front side.

Hand holding paintbrush painting truck plaque



Hand holding paintbrush applying black paint to truck plaque wheels


Red painted wooden craft pallets



Once you have added your paint onto your truck, and your pallets, take your pallets, hot glue, and glue them together. Lay one pallet flat, and apply hot glue to one side. Add one pallet standing up, and continue this until you form a square. You will have one side without a pallet. The side without the opening will be glued up against the back side of the truck.
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craft pallets being attached

Attaching pallets and clothespins to truck plaque

Once you have glued your pallets together, attach the side with the opening to the back side of the truck.   As I mentioned earlier take your two craft clothespins, and attach them to the back of your pallet. You will glue them to the bottom of the pallet box. This will help keep your truck balanced and keep it from leaning or tipping backward. 

Hand holding two black craft clothespins

Once you have done this you can now add your fall assorted leaves, pumpkins, and flowers. 
Once you have added your fall decorations to your truck bed, you can now add your LED lights. If you are unable to find these pumpkin lights, any mini lights will do for this project. 
You're all done! Be sure to add this to any space, and enjoy!

Thank you so much for stopping by. If you have enjoyed this craft, I would love to hear from you in the comments below. 

 


Completed Autumn truck with fall foliage, faux floral and mini lights

Closeup of back of truck decoration showing mini lights and faux floral.



Image showing led lights, floral and mini pumpkins inside of bed of truck craft


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Pinterest pin showing Autumn truck decoration with text


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Comments

  1. Denise/My Home of All SeasonsOctober 6, 2021 at 9:10 AM

    Thanks so much for the inspiration and the great tutorial! Gorgeous!

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  2. StephanieOctober 6, 2021 at 7:26 PM

    Denise, thank you so much for your kind words. You're very welcome, I am so happy to be able to share my diy projects with you all. Thank you so much for stopping by.

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  3. Laurie CoverOctober 7, 2021 at 2:37 PM

    It’s cute!
    I like finding decorating stuff at the Dollar Tree. Beats spending a ton, which I wouldn’t do anyway!

    If you haven’t already shared, please come over and share your craft at the Homestead Blog Hop. It goes every Wednesday thru Sunday! This would fit right in!

    Blessings,
    Laurie
    Ridge Haven Homestead
    Here’s a link for the party!

    https://www.ridgehavenhomestead.com/category/homestead-blog-hop/

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    1. StephanieOctober 7, 2021 at 5:36 PM

      Laurie, thank you so much! I love that this craft was easy, and very affordable!

      I will be sure to stop by, and share this craft on the Homestead blog hop. Thank you for stopping by. :)

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  4. KayceeOctober 10, 2021 at 9:47 AM

    This is absolutely fabulous! I'm choosing it as my feature for Wonderful Wednesdays at My Crafty Zoo! Thank you so much for sharing your talents! It's literally just what I was needing for a project I'm doing! You are awesome!
    https://mycraftyzoo.com

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    1. StephanieOctober 10, 2021 at 12:32 PM

      Kaycee, aw thank you so much! You're so kind, and I appreciate your kind words. Thank you so much for stopping by, and featuring my project. =)

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  5. Dee | GrammysGrid.comAugust 16, 2023 at 3:19 PM

    Looks nice, I love anything that lights up!! Thanks so much for linking up at the #UnlimitedLinkParty 125. Pinned.

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    1. StephanieOctober 1, 2023 at 9:53 AM

      Dee, thank you! I must have missed your comment.

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  6. Dee | GrammysGrid.comOctober 1, 2023 at 10:58 AM

    Me, again. Visiting to say thanks so much for linking up at #IMadeItMondayLinkParty 26. Pinned again too.

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  7. Dee | GrammysGrid.comOctober 7, 2023 at 11:14 PM

    CONGRATS Stephanie! Your post is FEATURED at #IMadeItMondayLinkParty 27.

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    1. StephanieOctober 7, 2023 at 11:30 PM

      Dee, thank you. 😊 I appreciate it. I'll be by.

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  8. handmade by amaliaSeptember 26, 2025 at 10:27 PM

    This is wonderful! I can never resist a red truck.
    Amalia
    xo

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