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DIY Paint and Decorate Dollar Tree Winter Truck

Transform a simple wooden truck from Dollar Tree into a festive winter decoration with this easy painting and decorating tutorial. This project is perfect for a fun and budget-friendly DIY activity.

Today, I'm sharing a quick painting and decorating project. I’m always looking for winter crafts at my local Dollar Tree, so I was thrilled to find this wooden truck plaque. I love showcasing these simple transformations. Join me as we paint and decorate, adding your own personalized touch!

Painted wooden winter truck craft

Video tutorial

Materials for wooden winter truck craft

Materials Needed:
- Acrylic paint (I'm using white and light blue for my truck)
- Green acrylic paint for the tree
- Black acrylic paint for the tires
- One paint marker
- Scissors
- Ribbon
- One paintbrush
-Craft string or twine

Wooden truck, and acrylic paint

Let's start by applying acrylic paint. I painted the truck white, while the door and the fender above each tire were painted blue. I painted the tires black.

For the tree, I added green and, using a paint marker, I created a few white streaks to resemble snow. I also used the paint marker to highlight several areas on the truck, including the tires.

Ribbon, scissors, and wooden truck

After painting the truck, I took some scissors and cut a small section of ribbon that I found at my local Dollar Tree. I then used adhesive to attach the ribbon along the side of the truck, adding the perfect finishing touch.

Don't forget to add some craft string or twine to easily hang your decorations.

Winter truck craft displayed with faux snow and mini gold Christmas tree

This truck is perfect for enhancing my winter decor. I love these simple projects; the best part is that they are budget-friendly and enjoyable to paint and decorate, creating personalized decorations for my home.

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  1. Amy JohnsonNovember 9, 2024 at 7:03 AM

    This is so adorable! I love the colors.

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  2. Handmade in IsraelNovember 10, 2024 at 11:47 PM

    This is so sweet. I love what you did with it.

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  3. Maya KuzmanNovember 13, 2024 at 3:18 PM

    This is so sweet! There is something with trucks, especially red ones, which I immediately associate with Christmas, the ones carrying a Christmas tree... Love your version! So beautiful and fresh!

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    1. StephanieNovember 13, 2024 at 4:01 PM

      Maya, thank you! I also have a red truck craft as well. I agree, there's just something about the red trucks that makes me think it's Christmas time. This one is my version of wintertime. ♡♡

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