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The Perfect DIY Gifts To Make This Holiday Season

December 5, 2023

The holiday spirit is all about giving, and what better way to show your love and appreciation than by making something special and unique? DIY gifts are a great way to add a personal touch to your presents. So, let’’s explore the perfect DIY gifts to make this holiday season that will make a lasting impression.

Customized Photo Album

Pictures are worth a thousand words, and putting them together in a personalized photo album makes for a heartwarming gift. Gather memorable pictures of your loved ones and customize the album with their names or special quotes.

You can make it as simple or as elaborate as you’d like, adding stickers, paper cutouts, or anything that suits the recipient’’s personality.

If you’re not crafty then apps like Shutterfly make it easy to create a book from the photos on your phone fast and easy.

I think this DIY gift showcases happy memories and will bring a smile to anyone’s face.

Herbal Tea Kit

Tea enthusiasts will appreciate their a custom herbal tea kit. Mix and match different tea flavors to create unique blends that cater to the recipient’’s taste. Add varieties of herbs such as mint, chamomile, rosebuds , rosemary, and ginger, along with tea bags and a reusable filter. This thoughtful gift will keep your loved one cozy and warm all season long.

Homemade Lip Gloss

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Homemade lip glosses are all-natural, toxin-free, and a thoughtful way to show someone that you care about them. Start by learning how to make lip gloss at home, and then personalize the color, flavor, and texture according to your loved one’s preferences. If you want to take things a step further, I suggest making multiple glosses or other lip cosmetics, such as like DIY scrubs and balms.

Personalized Candles

Candles create an ambieance and warmth that no other gift can. You can make your own unique candles by incorporating scents, colors, and even personalized messages for your loved ones. I suggest you swap out basic white candles for a custom blend that includes tangy citrus scents, warm vanilla notes, or even something seasonal, like apple cider! This DIY gift will add light and good cheer to someone’s home.

Custom Mug

Coffee mugs are staples in most kitchens, and a custom mug is a great way to combine utility with sentimentality. Therefore, custom mugs are the perfect DIY gifts to make this holiday season because they are simple. You can purchase a plain mug and personalize it with permanent markers. Write a witty saying or add , favorite image, or a hand-drawn designs to make it one-of-a-kind. Or remember when we decoupaged some coffee mugs? I think it’s a great way to celebrate the uniqueness of your loved ones.

Don’t forget to stop by my YouTube Channel for more DIY projects like the fun ornament project below!

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DIY Dollar Tree Halloween Craft: Fabric-Covered Pumpkins

September 23, 2023

It’s another exciting Dollar Tree DIY Halloween décor project. Spruce up your Halloween home decor without breaking the bank. As I mentioned in my potion bottles blog post I’m a huge fan of fall and the spooky season. Something about the crisp air puts me in the mood for baking, and crafting. You too?

You’re probably familiar with those Dollar Tree faux pumpkins that come in bright orange. They’re not very realistic but they do provide a good base for craft projects.

For this project you might want to paint them if you don’t want the orange to show through. I decided to give mine a makeover by painting them in a lovely shade I like to call “Magic Gray.” You can find the exact recipe for this color HERE.

For this Dollar Tree craft, I picked up some rolls of Halloween themed fabric from Dollar Tree for just $1.25 each. There were a few patterns to choose from and the size is just large enough to cover a pumpkin. Of course if you’re a quilter or you want to stop in at the fabric store and get more designs choices, I won’t stop you. These would be cute for more than just Halloween depending on the pattern you choose.

Dollar tree fabric — Fabric from the Dollar Tree

Cut Your Fabric

I used decoupage glue to attach the fabric to the pumpkins. The process isn’t too complicated; the most challenging part is cutting the fabric to make the most of your chosen pattern.

I cut the fabric into strips and slightly fray the edges to achieve a tattered look. Then brushed on decoupage glue and placed the strips starting that the top and working my way around. I secured the fabric pieces in place with straight pins to so they wouldn’t shift while I was placing all the other strips. I left the pins in while the glue dried.

As you work your way around the pumpkin, you may notice some gaps. To fix this, cut thinner strips and fill in the exposed areas. After you’ve covered the entire pumpkin with fabric strips, you can further distress the edges to achieve a frayed look.

When I finished adding fabric I decided that the stems should be black to fit the fabric choice. You can pick any color you want.

And there you have it! An easy, affordable, and super fun Halloween craft using Dollar Tree supplies. You can customize these fabric-covered pumpkins to match your decor or even create a collection to sell in your own shop (these sold at the Septemeber Picket Fence Gals sale). So, roll up your sleeves, get creative, and enjoy the process.

This entire project was created for my YouTube Channel. If you want to watch how this came together click the video below.

See the full tutorial!

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If you’re looking for more pumpkin inspiration, check out my Dollar Tree Pumpkins 3 Ways post.

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Trash to Treasure Idea: DIY Halloween Potion Bottles

September 16, 2023

Are you ready to dive into another Trash to Treasure Idea with these DIY Halloween Potion Bottles! I love crafting for Halloween. This is my season y’all which is surprising since I’m not a very dark person, but I’m drawn to the spooky. I love fall colors and the crispness in the air. When Halloween craft stuff starts appearing at Dollar Tree, I load my cart and sprint to the registers.

Let’s take trash to Treasure with the DIY Halloween Potion Bottles!

Trash to treasure Idea Halloween Potion Bottle DIY — Halloween Potion Bottles

But what’s a potion bottle without the right label?

Okay so if you’re creative and you’re good a designing pieces like labels (or you’re really skilled at Canva) then you can probably design your own potion labels. Personally I knew that was going to take me a lot of time that I didn’t want to spend so instead I spent a little money. I found a vendor on Etsy who had already created exactly what I wanted which was vintage looking medicine labels.

I did have to load these into Canva to resize them for my smaller bottles but you do what you have to do. For the larger bottles these were just perfect.

Let’s Find Some Bottles

Here’s where the trash to treasures part of the blog post comes from. I literally scoured my recycling bin for bottles that would work. Since I’m the only one in my house who drinks wine I buy the little bottles instead of a large bottle, which make perfect little potion bottles!

Trash to treasure idea — An Assortment of Bottles

Dollar Tree also had dropper bottles in their craft area that I picked up to make some bottles and one of their larger bottles with the flip top.

I did find some really cool bottles and Michael’s but the price was much more expensive than the options above, but it’s up to you on how much you want to invest into this project. Since I’m selling mine in my booth at Picket Fence Gals, I knew I wanted to keep my costs as low as possible so I can maximize my profits.

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Let’s Paint!

This is the fun part! Grab your paints in all your spooky colors. Black is of course a must but purple and orange make great Halloween colors too. I also broke out some of my metallic paints. Get as creative as you want to be with this.

For a couple of the bottles I layered paints. I did a purposefully sloppy job painting the black base coat and then drizzled silver metallic inside the bottle and swirled it around so it would show through where the black had gaps. I also used an ultra-matte charcoal color on some and then used metallic copper and lightly spritzed some onto the bottles.

Because I wanted the look to be old sloppy painting worked in my favor.

Print Your Labels

You can print your labels onto actual label paper if you have it or onto plain paper. Either way I would recommend using decoupage glue to hold the labels in place. I coated the back with decoupage glue and then gave each bottle a nice thick coat over the top of the label to protect it.

You can get creative with your bottle choices, everything from old spaghetti jars to unique liquor bottles from a bar are fair game for this project. The possibilities are endless.

Turning trash into spooky treasures is a fun and affordable way to add a touch of Halloween magic to your decor. These DIY potion bottles are the perfect addition to any Halloween-themed display, and the best part is that you can customize them to fit your own spooky style.

To see the full video tutorial check out my YouTube Channel Video!

So, what are you waiting for? Dive into your recycling bin, gather some old bottles, and start crafting your very own Halloween potion collection. Share this post on social media to inspire others to embark on their own spooky crafting journey this Halloween season. Happy crafting, and may your potions be delightfully wicked!

If you liked this Halloween project don’t miss the Dollar Tree pumpkin 3 Ways!

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DIY Vintage-Inspired Easter Flags: Add Charm to Your Decor!

March 18, 2023

Easter is right around the corner, so let’s create a DIY vintage-inspired Easter flags to decorate this year!

This is a project I created on my YouTube channel. I’ve unfortunately was quarantine with Covid for a week and was bored out of my mind. So I spent way too much time, and way too much money, surfing and buying stuff on Amazon. That’s where I came across some adorable vintage reproduction Easter stickers.

I knew I had to do something with them. So I created vintage-inspired Easter flags that are perfect for adding a little bit of vintage charm to even the smallest space. Even better they are a great project to do with kids that is way less messy than dying Easter eggs.

Here are the steps I took to create these festive DIY vintage-inspired Easter flags:

Step 1: Paint the wooden flags

Paint the wooden flags for these DIY Easter flags — Paint the flags

I started by painting the wooden flags. You want to create a nice background for your vintage stickers. You can decide what colors work best for you but I decided to go with pastel pink and blue. Easter is always pastels for me but you do you!

Step 2: Cut out the vintage Easter stickers

Next, I carefully cut out the vintage Easter stickers that I had chosen for the flags. I found these stickers amazon, but you could could also download vintage Easter images that you like if you have a color printer. I cut as close to the image as I could without losing any of the back or foreground image.

Step 3: Place the stickers

After cutting out the stickers, I placed them on the wooden flags. For some reason I always feel like I never quite get things centered or lined up when I place them. That’s okay though these are handmade, not machine made, and those little imperfections are where the love is.

Step 4: Cover the entire flag in decoupage glue

Once the stickers were in place, I covered the entire flag in decoupage glue. This glue not only helps the stickers stay put on the wooden flag, but it also gives the flags a protective layer.

Step 5: Use aging glaze over each flag

After the decoupage glue was dry, I applied an aging glaze to each flag. This glaze gave the flags an aged look and helped to blend the stickers into the background.

Step 6: Use rose gold intense glitter to add sparkle to the flags

To add a little bit of sparkle to the flags, I used rose gold intense glitter. I applied the glitter with a small paintbrush, and covered the entire surface. I played with the idea of doing spots of glitter only on certain parts of the images. I still think it would be cute to have a more intense glitter in places. Again this is a you do you moment. Do whatever makes your soul happy when you create these.

Step 7: Attach rope to hang the flags

Finally, I attached rope to the top of each flag so that I could hang them up. I tied a small knot in the rope on each side of the flag to keep it in place.

And there you have it! Vintage-inspired Easter flags that are perfect for adding a little bit of charm to your holiday decorations. This project was so much fun to complete, and I love how the flags turned out. I hope this tutorial inspires you to create something beautiful this Easter!

If you’re looking for more Easter inspiration check out my decoupaged Easter eggs post!

DIY Dollar Tree Valentine’s Day Wreath: How to Create a Stunning Decoration Using Dollar Tree Supplies

January 28, 2023

Transform your front door with a stylish and budget-friendly DIY Valentine’s Day wreath using items from the dollar store. This simple tutorial will show you how to create a beautiful wreath using supplies from Dollar Tree, such as ribbon, foam hearts, and artificial flowers, to make a stunning Valentine’s Day decoration that will impress your guests and show off your crafting skills.

I originally created this wreath on my YouTube channel. We’re always creating fun projects on my channel so you should join us! It’s a really fun community. On to the DIY Dollar Tree Valentine’s wreath!

DIY Dollar Tree Valentine’s Wreath

The nice thing about this dollar tree heart form is that it’s a two-fer. Since I only plan on using the large heart form for my wreath I can set the small one aside for another project. Or if you wanted to you could make a second smaller wreath like the large one. It’s totally up to you but for me I’m just making one.

Supplies List:

Glue Gun and glue
Heart form
Foam roses
Ribbon

First clean off the original shiny stuff. I don’t like the look of this stuff. It feels really cheap to me so this is one of the times I’m not planning to reuse something I remove from a piece. Once I started to unwrap the heart form I discovered these little nubbins on the heart. I don’t see what purpose they serve. Maybe to keep the metal pompom material from sliding down?

I don’t know what they’re for but I know I didn’t want them on my wreath. So I grabbed a clipper and started clipping them off. Since the form is plastic they came off easily. Once they were gone it was time to wrap the heart.

I chose a ribbon that was the same color as my roses. This way if any of the wreath form showed through the flowers it would blend in and not be noticed. I glued strategically in spots around the form so the ribbon didn’t end up sagging which might happen over time if you wrap something without gluing. Also, I found it more manageable to cut the ribbon into shorter lengths. It seemed to help the process for better for me, but you do what works for you.

Next it’s time to glue the roses on. Here are a couple tips before you begin:

Because the roses are made of foam us the low heat setting on your glue gun. If you don’t you will melt the foam.
Start at the middle. Put a rose at the point at the top and the point at the bottom FIRST. That way your roses will all be centered. Trust me they feel off otherwise.

After taking all that into consideration, glue away. When using this exact wreath form you will need 4 packages of the foam roses from Dollar Tree. You’ll be able to snug the roses up close to each other.

This process is one of those zen moments. You can put an audiobook on (I love audiobooks) or put a movie on and work your way around the wreath. It’s peaceful to me to craft like this.

Once you’ve completed the entire wreath, you have a decision to make. I personally loved the simplicity of this wreath as it is. But if you want you could add baby’s breadth, or other embellishments that fit your style. I won’t judge. If you want to add sparkles then you should! Make your wreath personal and beautiful to you and don’t let anyone tell you different.

When you’re satisfied with your wreath add a ribbon to the hanging loop and hang your gorgeous new wreath!

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial on creating a DIY Valentine’s Day wreath using items from Dollar Tree. If you were inspired to make your own wreath, be sure to share your final product with me on Instagram or Facebook! I would love to see your unique take on this craft. Don’t forget to share this blog post with your friends and family who are also looking for a fun and budget-friendly Valentine’s Day decoration. Together, let’s spread the love and inspire others to get creative with their own DIY projects.