It is hard to believe that it is almost December. In order to start to get my house decorated for the holidays, I made some decorations from items from the dollar store. These are three simple crafts that took less than an hour to make (combined). I visit my mother every week and sometimes we work on crafts. I cherish our time together, and lately we have been working on creating inexpensive holiday decor.
Today I wanted to share how I made some decorations for my dollar store mantle. By the way if you are wondering, I looked it up and mantle can be spelled either mantle or mantel, who knew? Ok, back to my topic. Here is how I put the items together. These are some of the supplies I purchased.
So for the first project, we took the berries and glued then to the dollar store candlesticks with hot glue.
Then we attached two bows to each one and put the dollar candles in the holder. This is the end result:
Next I took a glass container and a string of bells and attached the bottom string to a cardboard base I glued on the base (outside of the holder). Then I wrapped the bells around the holder in a spiral.
I tied a bow around the top, and attached the other end of the string of bells with hot glue. It is ready for a candle to go inside.
Then I made my little Christmas tree decoration. I put the ornament into a foam base (both from the dollar store),
then covered the sides with ribbon, the top with paper and put the little gift boxes around the base.
I put everything together on my mantle and this is how it looks.
Can I just say that I just love the dollar store? Be sure to check out my previous post on dollar store crafts for my buffet table. I am going to do something with the candy canes in a future post. What is your favorite type of craft?
I am sharing this project at Sand and Sisal, I Love My Disorganized life
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Jocelyn @BruCrew Life
What a great idea to put those trees in the styrofoam...I saw those and wondered what to do with them!!! Very cute!!!
Organizedisland
Thank you for your sweet comment Jocelyn. Hope your weekend is great!
Karie {Girl Going Country}
So clever and festive!
Organizedisland
Thank you Karie!
Barbara
Such cute decor. I love that it's inexpensive!
Organizedisland
Thanks Barbara, I love a good bargain. 🙂
Mothering From Scratch
{Melinda} How adorable are those? And easy, even for someone who is not extremely crafty. 🙂 I bet that is sweet time with your mother. My mom passed away 10 years ago ... you are wise to cherish the time you have with her.
Thanks so much for stopping by on our SITS Day! Following your cute blog now!
Organizedisland
Thank you Melinda for your sweet comment and for following! I am a big fan of your blog 🙂
Nikki
Oh my goodness! SOOO cute! I need to get my butt in gear and make some cute festive holiday decor. These 12hr days at work are slowing me down. I hope you have a great weekend love!!
Nikki
http://www.thecraftysideofsarcasm.com
JDaniel4's Mom
Wow! The mantle looks wonderful!
Organizedisland
Thank you so much! It was fun making the decorations!
Organizedisland
Thank you for your sweet comment. It was fun putting it together.
Jen O
Your idea to stand the Christmas trees up with styrofoam is genius. I would have just hung them in a window (hooo hummmm).
Organizedisland
Hanging from a window sounds cute Jen! Thank you for stopping by the Island!
Alison
They look wonderful!
Organizedisland
Thank you Alison! Hope your weekend is great!
Megan @ The Pink Flour
Did you say dollar store?? One of my favorite places, especially this time of year! I love how you wrapped the Styrofoam with ribbon, such a great idea!
Organizedisland
Thanks Megan - it's one of my favorite places too!
Krystle @ Color Transformed Family
These are such great ideas using "dollar Store" finds! The candle stick holders would look great in a tablescape too.
Visiting via The Lettered Cottage
Organizedisland
Yes it would. Thank you Krystle for stopping by 🙂
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes
I love these ideas! I am so un-crafty - I need help coming up with ideas. Thank you for sharing at All my Bloggy Friends this week 🙂
Organizedisland
Thanks for stopping by Jamie! I enjoy being one of your bloggy friends 🙂
Jen
very pretty...who doesn't love the dollar store!
Organizedisland
Yes, it is an adventure every time. Thanks for stopping by.
Heidi
Who would've guessed you could find such great things at the dollar store? I'm new to your site. Thanks for visiting me and commenting at OneCreativeMommy. I would love it if you shared some of your great ideas at OneCreativeMommy.com. The party is open Fri-Wed each week. Hope to see you there!
Organizedisland
Thanks Heidi! I will check it out this weekend!
Britton
VERY creative! I would never think to get decor from the dollar store! You did great with what you got! I love the vase especially!
Organizedisland
Thank you so much Britton!
Rachelle
Love it! It's amazing what you can do with a little creativity. I never would have known you got all that at the Dollar Store unless you had mentioned it.
Organizedisland
Thanks Rachelle, it is like a treasure hunt there.
JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose
Nice little project! love the little tree stuck in the foam - great idea!
Organizedisland
Thanks Joann!
Tuula @ The Thrifty Rebel
You are definitely a master at making the most out of dollar store items. Just fabulous! Thanks again for sharing this at our Winter Wonders and Holiday Happenings link party. Hope you're having a great weekend!
Tuula 🙂
Organizedisland
You are too kind! Thank you!
debbiedoos
This was darling. I love how thrifty you are too.
Organizedisland
Thank you Debbie! Your website inspires me 🙂