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My Dollar Store Mantle

Published: Nov 30, 2012 · Modified: Dec 5, 2014 by Raquel · This post may contain affiliate links · 36 Comments

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Dollar Store Mantle from Organized Island

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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About Raquel

Southern California mom who blogs about time-saving recipes, entertaining and party ideas.

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  1. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life

    November 30, 2012 at 5:28 am

    What a great idea to put those trees in the styrofoam...I saw those and wondered what to do with them!!! Very cute!!!

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      November 30, 2012 at 1:11 pm

      Thank you for your sweet comment Jocelyn. Hope your weekend is great!

      Reply
  2. Karie {Girl Going Country}

    November 30, 2012 at 6:08 am

    So clever and festive!

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      November 30, 2012 at 1:11 pm

      Thank you Karie!

      Reply
  3. Barbara

    November 30, 2012 at 6:38 am

    Such cute decor. I love that it's inexpensive!

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      November 30, 2012 at 1:12 pm

      Thanks Barbara, I love a good bargain. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Mothering From Scratch

    November 30, 2012 at 3:06 pm

    {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!

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      November 30, 2012 at 6:04 pm

      Thank you Melinda for your sweet comment and for following! I am a big fan of your blog 🙂

      Reply
  5. Nikki

    November 30, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    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

    Reply
  6. JDaniel4's Mom

    December 01, 2012 at 7:58 am

    Wow! The mantle looks wonderful!

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    • Organizedisland

      December 01, 2012 at 9:08 am

      Thank you so much! It was fun making the decorations!

      Reply
    • Organizedisland

      December 02, 2012 at 7:06 am

      Thank you for your sweet comment. It was fun putting it together.

      Reply
  7. Jen O

    December 01, 2012 at 8:10 am

    Your idea to stand the Christmas trees up with styrofoam is genius. I would have just hung them in a window (hooo hummmm).

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      December 02, 2012 at 7:06 am

      Hanging from a window sounds cute Jen! Thank you for stopping by the Island!

      Reply
  8. Alison

    December 02, 2012 at 5:30 am

    They look wonderful!

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    • Organizedisland

      December 02, 2012 at 7:07 am

      Thank you Alison! Hope your weekend is great!

      Reply
  9. Megan @ The Pink Flour

    December 03, 2012 at 8:53 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      December 03, 2012 at 11:25 am

      Thanks Megan - it's one of my favorite places too!

      Reply
  10. Krystle @ Color Transformed Family

    December 04, 2012 at 11:49 am

    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

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      December 04, 2012 at 7:59 pm

      Yes it would. Thank you Krystle for stopping by 🙂

      Reply
  11. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes

    December 04, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    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 🙂

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      December 04, 2012 at 7:58 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Jamie! I enjoy being one of your bloggy friends 🙂

      Reply
  12. Jen

    December 04, 2012 at 9:31 pm

    very pretty...who doesn't love the dollar store!

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      December 05, 2012 at 9:04 am

      Yes, it is an adventure every time. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  13. Heidi

    December 05, 2012 at 9:39 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      December 05, 2012 at 10:03 pm

      Thanks Heidi! I will check it out this weekend!

      Reply
  14. Britton

    December 05, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      December 05, 2012 at 10:04 pm

      Thank you so much Britton!

      Reply
  15. Rachelle

    December 05, 2012 at 7:32 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      December 05, 2012 at 10:05 pm

      Thanks Rachelle, it is like a treasure hunt there.

      Reply
  16. JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose

    December 08, 2012 at 6:57 am

    Nice little project! love the little tree stuck in the foam - great idea!

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    • Organizedisland

      December 08, 2012 at 4:46 pm

      Thanks Joann!

      Reply
  17. Tuula @ The Thrifty Rebel

    December 08, 2012 at 9:05 pm

    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 🙂

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    • Organizedisland

      December 10, 2012 at 5:51 am

      You are too kind! Thank you!

      Reply
  18. debbiedoos

    December 12, 2012 at 4:19 am

    This was darling. I love how thrifty you are too.

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      December 12, 2012 at 5:49 pm

      Thank you Debbie! Your website inspires me 🙂

      Reply

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