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$4 Fall Wreath {Dollar Tree Craft}

September 8, 2012

$4 Fall Wreath from MomOnTimeout.com

I took the boys to Dollar Tree last week and we just went wild picking up all sorts of Fall and Halloween decorations. I love splurging at Dollar Tree because I always walk away thinking I got a deal 🙂  I decided to give wreath-making a try and since I had never attempted one before, I figured if I totally failed, it wouldn’t cost me too much {other than my pride!}. I ended up making three because I was having so much fun and sent my mother-in-law home with the materials to make one for herself. She texted me the next day with a picture and hers turned out great too! So the one I’m sharing with you today cost me $4.
 Four.
Dollars.
Dang! I totally impressed myself! For this wreath I used one of the smaller, darker wreaths. {The other two are 18 inches}. Here are my supplies:

2 picks {1 leaves; 1 berries}, 1 roll of ribbon, 1 wreath and hot glue:

So the first thing I did was remove all the leaves and berries from the picks. The plastic stem pieces can just be thrown away {or maybe you are super creative and you have a great idea on what to do with them???}

I was surprised at the amount of leaves on the pick and when I started laying them out I could see what I wanted it to look like…eventually. I glued all the leaves down. I put a fair amount of hot glue on each stem and shoved it into the wreath wherever I wanted to put it. These leaves are great because they give a lot of dimension to the wreath. I already love it!

Next come the berries. I did the same thing with the berries gluing them into place, nestled prettily inside the leaves. Check out this fantastic shot I got trying to show where I was applying the glue… {insert sarcasm here!}

Berries and leaves are happily glued to the wreath at this point and I am happy too!

Now for the bow! I am in no way a bow-making expert, this being my first one and all 🙂  Let me try to explain what I did. I folded the ribbon back and forth, back and forth, leaving enough ribbon on each end for a tail.

I pinched the center together and then, failing to locate my floral wire that I bought ages ago for who knows what reason, I used a pipe cleaner {hey – I have kids!} to twist around the center of the ribbon to keep it in place. Don’t worry! I used a white one and then wrapped one end of the ribbon around the center to cover it up and make the bow look all nice and pretty. The ribbon I used was wire-edged which made it relatively painless to fluff it up and twist and turn the loops to fill up the space. I really love the gold trim on the ribbon – it reflects light beautifully up on my mantel.

I had a few sprigs of berries left over so I glued them to the center and then of course realized that all that work I did covering up my white pipe cleaner just went to waste. Oh well! I’m learning 🙂

And that was that!

Here she sits on my mantel looking so beautiful with lots more goodies from Dollar Tree!

Here’s a few up-close-and-personal shots:

$4 Fall Wreath from MomOnTimeout.com

$4 Fall Wreath from MomOnTimeout.com

$4 Fall Wreath from MomOnTimeout.com

The good news? Anyone can make this! This was my very first wreath and I whipped this out in about 10 minutes {plus another 5 pulling off all those pesky glue strings…} and it was so inexpensive! Perfect for a mantel, shelf, desk, or any other area that could use a little Fall decor. I just love it!

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By Trish - Mom On Timeout September 8, 2012 Crafts, DIY, Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving

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  1. Tessa says

    October 3, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    Hey from tessacotton! Love your creation. I would be so thrilled if you would link up to my new, halloween themed linky party, live today!
    http://tessacotton.blogspot.com/2012/10/halloween-link-party.html

    Reply
  2. Monica says

    October 3, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    Dollar tree is the best! I just made a ‘wreath’ for Halloween for next to nothing after shopping at Dollar tree. Your wreath is beautiful.:)
    http://mommysordinarymagic.blogspot.com

    Reply
  3. Nonny says

    October 1, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    It turned out very nice! And what a bargain!!
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Rose, Happy Home Decorating says

    September 30, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    Great wreath! So good,I’d love if you would come and link it up at our party at http://www.finecraftguild.com/party/

    Reply
  5. steph @ Three Loud Kids says

    September 25, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    FOUR DOLLARS?! I never would have guessed! It turned out wonderful!

    Reply
  6. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says

    September 22, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    Trish… such a pretty wreath! I loving the price, too! Have a nice weekend!

    Take care,

    Trish

    Reply
  7. april@gingerbread says

    September 17, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Hey girl!!!! You won my giveaway for the most viewed link! Congrats….shoot me an email with your address…xoxo

    Reply
  8. Alisha @ Crafty Brooklyn Army Wife says

    September 16, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    That came out great for $4…awesome. TFS! Stopping by from Cheerios & Lattes Saturday Show and Tell linky party.

    Here is what I shared: http://craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.ca/2012/09/another-fur-baby-coat.html

    Reply
  9. Anonymous says

    September 16, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Looks great!!!
    Here’s a tip: Aim your blow dryer on the wreath (briefly!!) to make those glue gun “spider webs” disappear!!!
    ~ Karen

    Reply
  10. Jessi @ Practically Functional says

    September 16, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Wow, great job for $4! I just updated some of our decor with leaves and berries and I’m loving it. Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!

    Reply
  11. V Perkins says

    September 14, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    Love the wreath. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  12. Twigs and Twirls says

    September 14, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    I love when you can make a pretty wreath for cheap !!! It looks great.

    Reply
  13. Julie says

    September 14, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Thanks for sharing! I see some of my DT pumpkins on your mantel too…

    Reply
    • Trish says

      September 14, 2012 at 1:21 PM

      LOL! Yep! We love Dollar Tree around here 🙂

      Reply
  14. Annie says

    September 14, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    Your wreath looks beautiful! Amazing what you have done with $4!

    Reply
  15. Disha says

    September 14, 2012 at 2:01 AM

    Lovely wreath!!! Beautiful colors 🙂

    Inviting you to enter in a giveaway on my blog
    http://designdecoranddisha.blogspot.in/2012/09/blog-anniversary-and-first-giveaway-by.html

    Reply
  16. Dixie n Dottie says

    September 13, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Beautiful wreath! Great job! Would love if you’d join our Countdown to Fall link party! Hope to see you there! Have a great week! 🙂
    http://dixie-n-dottie.blogspot.com/2012_09_10_archive.html

    Reply
  17. Katie Drane says

    September 13, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    GORGEOUS! And I can’t believe how cheap it was, wow. Thanks so much for sharing on Lil Luna:)

    Katie
    http://www.funhomethings.com

    Reply
  18. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

    September 13, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    What a great idea for Fall, Trish! I am hosting an “It’s Fall Y’all ~ Linky Party” …. I would like to invite you to share this project, and other Fall related projects/recipes, you may have. All links will be pinned to a board dedicated to the party. You can find the party at Love Bakes Good Cakes. Hope to see you there!

    Reply
  19. Monica says

    September 12, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    I love this! Now I have to check out Dollar Tree for the fall 🙂

    Reply
  20. Candace Jedrowicz says

    September 11, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    So pretty! I love all those colors!
    Dropping in from Creative Me Linky Party

    Reply
  21. Erin says

    September 10, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    I love Dollar Tree and your wreath turned out so pretty!

    Reply
  22. Reecea Henderson says

    September 10, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    I saw your post on Gunny Sack Linky Party #54. Love it! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  23. Angela Bailey says

    September 9, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    I made a dollar tree wreath this week using the same ribbon! I used pipe insulation for the wreath form (from Lowes), wrapped it in brown thick yarn I already had, used the glitter fall garland and wrapped it around the wreath. Then I made a bow out of the ribbon and a hanging strip from the ribbon. Tada! $4 Dollar Tree Wreath! Love it!

    xo,
    A

    Reply
  24. TRICIA says

    September 9, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    Lovely! And your bow-making skills are pretty impressive!

    Reply
  25. Lisa says

    September 9, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    Life is so beautiful with these!! Great pick! Printable crafts

    Reply
  26. MONICA says

    September 9, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    I like it!!

    Reply

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