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Easy Canvas Art Project Using Dollar Tree Items

Autumn is the perfect time for cozy vibes, golden leaves, and creative inspiration — and what better way to celebrate than with a handmade canvas art piece that combines seasonal charm with year-round appeal? This project is budget-friendly, easy to customize, and made from materials you can find right at Dollar Tree. Let’s get started with this fun and colorful craft! Video tutorial Materials You’ll Need: • 1 blank canvas (any size you prefer) • Acrylic paint (I used light peach and brown) • Paintbrush • Leaf decals (gold and dark blue for contrast) • Bird iron-on decals (yes, they work beautifully beyond fabric!) • Wooden word cutout (I chose “hello”) • Hot glue gun • Heat tool (or hair dryer) • Scissors (optional, for trimming decals) Step-by-Step Instructions: 1. Mix & Paint Your Canvas Begin by mixing your acrylic paints — light peach and brown — to create a warm, earthy tone. Lightly brush the color across your canvas with a paintbrush. Don’t worry about making it perfect; th...

DIY Wooden Bead Summer Flower Wreath

Looking for a charming way to brighten up your space this summer? This wooden bead summer wildflower wreath is the perfect blend of rustic, playful, and handmade beauty. Whether you're sprucing up your front door or looking for a whimsical wall piece, this craft is blooming with possibilities. Video tutorial What You’ll Need: 10'' wooden bead wreath Artificial assorted flowers (I’m using pink and yellow for a cheerful pop) Floral cutters & scissors Stretch cord (clear or white) or floral wire Hot glue gun or strong adhesive of your choice Wood circle Stamp design + assorted stamp ink pads Step 1: Make Your Stamped Centerpiece Start by taking your wooden circle and grabbing your stamp set. I chose a fun design: a cup that reads “hello there” with flowers blooming from it. Using different-colored ink pads, stamp your design onto the wooden circle. Let it dry fully, then set it aside. Step 2: Prep Your Flowers-Arrange and Attach Use floral cutters to trim your ...

Decorate Your Home with a DIY Winter Wooden Snowflake and Bead Garland

Are you looking to add a touch of winter charm to your home decor? I have just the thing for you! Follow my easy tutorial to create a beautiful DIY winter wooden snowflake and bead garland. This garland is perfect for adding a festive and cozy vibe to any room and the best part is it won't break the bank! Around two weeks ago, I went through my winter craft material that I had packed away in containers. While looking through, I stumbled upon these wooden snowflakes that I had purchased some time back from my local Dollar Tree. I knew I wanted to create a garland using them, but I wasn't sure what to add to the snowflakes except for paint, of course. Eventually, I decided to use some craft gems and a few other materials to put it together. This craft is incredibly easy and perfect for beginners. DIY Winter Wooden Snowflake and Bead Garland Video Tutorial Materials Wooden snowflakes (I purchased a pack at my local Dollar Tree) Acrylic paint (I'm using white and a lighter blue...

Faux Succulent Rock Garden

 Hi everyone! How are you?  I hope that you all are doing well. Today I will take you through a few steps to create your faux succulent rock garden using one five-dollar wood display box. I found this wood display box at my local Target last year and I honestly wasn't sure what I was going to create. I stashed it away for a few months and I finally decided to create a succulent rock garden. I'm using materials I had from previous crafts. I'll walk you through each step and provide you with a material list. Faux Succulent Rock Garden Video Tutorial Materials One wood display box- Purchased at Target in the dollar spot. The box has plastic panels, not glass. The top of the box has a sliding plastic panel so that you can easily remove it and add items. Peel and stick tile decal or any decal of your choice Paintbrush Faux succulents River pebbles-I purchased these at my local Dollar Tree Paint-I am using black paint  Optional-lighted leaf garland Scissors Pencil or marker for...

Easy Autumn Leaf Wood Riser | Using Dollar Tree Wooden Leaves

  Hello! I'm so happy that you decided to stop by. I hope all is well. Today we are creating an Autumn leaf wood riser. I purchased a pack of wooden leaves and wood square blocks from my local Dollar Tree. I wasn't sure what I was going to create with them. I found a piece of scrap wood in my garage and  I figured I would create a wood riser with a wood leaf design. This is a simple craft and is great for beginners.  Video tutorial Materials One scrap wood section -The size  of the one I am using is 7¾ x 3½ Paint -I'm using espresso for my riser and red for my wooden  leaves Four wood square pieces -Purchased a pack at Dollar Tree  (These are being used for the legs on the wood riser) Wooden leaves -Purchased a pack at Dollar Tree I am using 6 leaves. Depending on the size of the wood you use, you  could end up using more or less Paintbrush Hot glue Faux fall floral or leaves Floral cutters Start by taking your paint and applying it onto your scrap woo...

Create a floral display using one Dollar Tree metal tabletop decoration

Create a stunning floral display using just one Dollar Tree metal tabletop decoration. This budget-friendly project will add a touch of charm and elegance to any space. Get inspired and start crafting your beautiful centerpiece today. Today will take you through an easy tutorial showing you each step of creating a metal tabletop decoration. As always I will provide you will a materials list and there will also be a video tutorial included in the post if you are interested in checking that out. Thank you for visiting and creating with me. Video tutorial  Materials needed One metal tabletop decoration- Dollar Tree Napkins- Any design will do, and you will only need one Faux floral- Michaels  Hot glue Scissors Paint- I'm using white chalk paint Paintbrush Twine Mod Podge One pencil for tracing Begin by taking your decorative napkin, and placing it on top of your metal decoration.  Using a pencil trace an outline around your napkin. Once you have traced the shape of your meta...

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