I’ve been crafting like mad for our annual Christmas bazaar at our church, and having a lot of fun in the process. I think my mesh wreath skills are improving – I tried a couple with sparkle and a couple with muted burlap tones. All in the classic colors of red and green. These four are all made on a 14 inch wreath base for a nice large finished size with lots of fluff. For my personal taste, I like the burlap mesh and ribbon paired with the more muted Christmas tones. I think they have a little…
Dollar Tree put out so many amazing fall craft pieces this year, and I started collecting different items in July and August. As I found my favorites, I planned in my mind what I wanted to craft, then I started filling in with the rest for each decor creation. For instance, when I found a large fall word “Thankful & Blessed,” I looked for a coordinating wreath base (This is a charger from Hobby Lobby – 75% off!), florals and ribbon to go with it. I also think about the sizing for each so the proportions look right…
I always struggle to create cards for men, so when I found these cute puffy metallic seaside stickers at the Dollar Tree, I knew they would be perfect for what I needed. They also come in musical instruments, hot air balloons, tropical, home & family, and many more themes. For these cards, I stuck with the seaside theme and colors, found another 3D seaside style, square tiles in blues & greens, and seashell rub-ons. (Dollar Tree rub-ons are so easy to use and come in so many great illustrations!) I started with a kraft paper card base, added…
Here’s a little crafty tour through my Springtime Dollar Tree decor pieces. Some worked out better than others, but I had so much fun finding the Dollar Tree supplies and crafting creative ideas. I hope they inspire you get crafting! Wreaths: First time using mesh to make wreaths – love it! Making little bundles of color and texture for a base to the wreath or as the main component. Adding flowers and large decor pieces to the centers – so fun. I crafted up some for Spring and some for Easter. Framed Art: Enhancing canvas art in unique…