Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Dollar Store Fall Mantle

Does anyone else hate the smell of the dollar store?  I sure do.  But I love some of the things you can get for crafting there!  For example, Dollar Tree has this packet of fall leaves and some pumpkins for a buck each (obviously) and I picked some up for some fall projects for my mantle.  

First up, I made this leaf covered R (since our last name is Rich) out of cardboard, the dollar leaves, hot glue and some Mod Podge.

I cut out the R.  Here is a picture of it mid-cut.  You will notice the picture with the leaves has a bigger center.    I put Mod Podge on the cardboard then placed the leaves on top, then Mod Podged on top of the leaves.  If you do this, I recommend just hot gluing the leaves on and maybe Mod Podging over.  I used hot glue to glue the edges of the leaves to the back of the R and it was done.  Super easy.


I painted two coats of a very light gray paint over the orange pumpkins then hot glued a brown ribbon around the middle where the dent/line is.


And here it is all red and orange and ready for the temperatures to drop just a bit.


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23 comments:

  1. ColeyOctober 4, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Looks great! I love the "R" you made with leaves

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  2. Kaitlin SaenzOctober 4, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    I just wanted to say I've been hopping around your blog ever since I visited from my {Re}create link party and I really like what I see! Love your style and your ideas. So all that to say, I'm your newest follower! I look forward to seeing what you do next!

    Kaitlin-The Not So Simple Housewife
    http://notsosimplehousewife.blogspot.com

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  3. Crafty MischiefOctober 4, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    What a great idea! And, YES the dollar store stinks! My daughter always says, "Eww! Mom, what's that smell?" Oh, just the lovely ambiance that is the dolllar store. Anyway, thanks for the inspiration. I found you through The Funky Polka Dot Giraffe.

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  4. Pam KesslerOctober 4, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Cute idea. And yes, the Dollar Tree smells. No idea why.

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  5. Amanda TempelOctober 4, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    I really like the initial cut out :)

    Thanks for joining in this week for Wobble Over Wednesday :)

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  6. Emmie-RaeOctober 5, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    Hey, hope you don't mind me posting a comment, Ally Ley introduced me to your blog. And I am so in love with it. You are so talented. Thank you for sharing.

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  7. MaggieOctober 5, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Very clever, the "R" makes the mantle look very personal and fun.

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  8. GenevaOctober 5, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Very nice Dollar Store Mantle. I love the "R" and the pumpkins... good job on both. TY for sharing how you did it!

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  9. Southwest Cottage DesignsOctober 5, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Adorable autumn mantle setting! I love the painted pumpkins.

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  10. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comOctober 5, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Your mantle looks great. The pumpkins with the ribbon are adorable.

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  11. Kelley @ TheGrantLife.comOctober 6, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    (found ya on a link party)
    Great mantle! Love how it came together :)

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  12. Robin JohnsonOctober 6, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Very nice. I like your ideas. Now your mantel looks amazing and festive.

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  13. Darby HawleyOctober 6, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    You have a gorgeous mantle! I'm so inspired by all your festive details :-)

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  14. Little Dotty BirdOctober 6, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Lovely idea, thats the second time today that I've read about Mod Podge!..Ive never heard of it, maybe we don't have it in the UK? Just found you through the craft, happy scrappy link party, love your style. :)

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  15. Honey at 2805October 8, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    The fall touches on your mantel are so pretty and festive!

    Thanks so much for linking to Potpourri Friday. You participation is appreciated.

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  16. Life With LucyOctober 9, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Thank you so much for your sweet comment on my wreath. I love your fall mantle and all of your other projects. The piano is wonderful. Have a wonderful day!

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  17. The TablescaperOctober 9, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    What great ideas! It would be great to have you join me at Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  18. UnknownOctober 10, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    your decor is wonderful I love that you made something so simple and easy and yet so elegant looking
    Happy Autumn

    -KAT-

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  19. Youaretalkingtoomuch.comOctober 11, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Thanks for sharing at my "Meet Me Monday" Linky party! This is such a neat thrifty idea! I may have to copy it for my daughters first apartment. Would be fun fall decor for her mantel! Love, Me www.youaretalkingtoomuch.com

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  20. The Charm of HomeOctober 12, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    That looks great Kelli! Love that little cutie in the picture on your mantel! Thank you for linking up with Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  21. Be Colorful CoastalOctober 12, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    You have such great clever projects that are easy to do and afford. I'm always so happy to see when you have linked up because I know you will have something fun.
    Pam

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  22. Sarah @ Modern Country StyleOctober 12, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Your mantelpiece is gorgeous. I love your clock, by the way - and your autumn touches are perfect.

    I've signed up to follow your gorgeous blog.

    Thank you so much for linking up to Modern Country Style's Fall In Love party.

    Sarahx

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  23. The TablescaperOctober 15, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    I'm glad you chose to be a part of Seasonal Sundays this past week and hope you'll join me again this week.

    - The Tablescaper

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