Decor commitment issues? Try this Dollar Tree Fill-in Arrangement that can easily be changed up or dismantled and the pieces re-used.
I set out to create a couple pieces to sit with my Fall Sweet Fall Sign on the end table. It’s intended purpose as a hearth decoration piece was just not happening with my toddler.
This and the Dollar Tree Seasonal House Frame is what I came up with.
You can view a short YouTube Slideshow that quickly shows the process here on my Lovensthelife Channel.
Ok…..Let’s Create!
Supplies List
- 2 Corrugated Metal Pumpkins (Dollar Tree)
- Fall Florals (Dollar Tree)
- Super Glue
- Twine
- Craft stick
- Small Mason Jar
- Floral Foam
- Spanish Moss
- Coffee (used to stain)
- Punch tool or hammer and nail
Instructions
The Metal Pumpkins
These were a garden stake with a wooden plack on them from the Dollar Tree. The first step was dismantling them and they were actually really easy to get apart. I removed the stakes, the placks, and the dried hot glue.
Pumkin one also got it’s leaf and vine removed. Then it’s stem got bent inwards. You could remove it but I wanted the pumpkin to remain re-usable. With only the corrugated metal left showing on pumpkin one, I wrapped it around the Mason Jar and tied it with twine. Goal here is to just cover the jar.
Pumpkin two got 2 holes punched in it with a nail and hammer. I placed the holes where I didn’t mind them interrupting the intended design.
Next, I cut out the design from the fall napkin and used a some coffee to age it a little. I just dripped coffee from a spoon until it was covered, dabbed off any excess with a paper towel, and then let it dry.
Once dry I mod podged it to the pumpkin.
There were little prongs on the bottom of the pumpkin that I hoped the Mason Jar would sit on. They were however to short so I glued part of a craft stick across them to lengthen. You could use cardboard just as easily. Purpose is to keep the bottom of the pumpkin flush to the jar without visible twine or a permanent hold. This isn’t pretty but it serves it’s purpose and can likely be removed when the piece is dismantled for other uses.
Finally I tied this pumpkin around the Mason Jar the opposite direction of the other.
Then I tied a little bow in the front and cut off the excess.
Adding the Florals
A piece of craft foam was cut to fit inside the Mason Jar and then the flowers were arranged. I left the bunches fully intact as this isn’t an arrangement I intend to store. I just bent them around one another to my liking. Finally I topped it off with Spanish Moss.
The no commitment part
When Fall is over this year, I will put the Mason Jar back in the cupboard and the rest of the items back in my craft stash. Already thinking of ways to use those metal pumpkins.
Done.
Your Turn to Create
I would love to hear if you gain inspiration from this post and make your very own Dollar Tree Fill-in Arrangement
