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How to Make Fake Pumpkins Look Real

September 7, 2021 by Bre 20 Comments

Squirrels: my arch enemies.  In the past, they’d eat the beautiful pumpkins my family selected at the pumpkin patch – mangling them before we’d even had a chance to enjoy them in our planters or carve them.

But as soon as I figured out how to make fake pumpkins look real, that all changed.

Squirrels do not like faux pumpkins.  Therefore, I love fake pumpkins.  The problem is that they sort of look like plastic blobs when you get them fresh from the craft store: bright orange, super shiny, not realistic.  

But with just a little bit of paint, it’s so easy to make fake pumpkins look real!  And, you can even put these painted faux pumpkins outside!

Learn how to make fake pumpkins look real with paint! It's an easy technique to make faux pumpkins look authentic. Use these fake pumpkins indoors or outdoors.

Before we begin, let’s have a quick look at what a fake pumpkin from the craft store looks like. It’s like a bright orange ball with some grooves in it. Not very realistic at all.

Love this! Make fake pumpkins look real with a little bit of paint! Use them year after year and keep the squirrels away!

The good news is that it doesn’t take many supplies or very long to get fake pumpkins looking more realistic.

Supplies Needed to Make Fake Pumpkins Look Real

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  • Artist’s paintbrush
  • Brown acrylic paint
  • Green acrylic paint
  • White or cream acrylic paint
  • Paper towel
  • Sponge
  • Spray sealer

How to Make Faux Pumpkins Look Real

Making fake pumpkins look real is definitely more of an art than a science.  It will be helpful to read through these instructions before painting, and to watch the video in this post to show you more of the technique.

First, use a thin paintbrush to add brown acrylic paint to some of the faux pumpkin’s grooves.

Love this! Make fake pumpkins look real with a little bit of paint! Use them year after year and keep the squirrels away!

Let the paint sit for a few minutes (but not long enough to fully dry), and then use a paper towel or sponge (or both) to smudge the paint.  It’s good if it smears outside of the grooves, too.

Once you’ve finished smearing a section, move to another section of the pumpkin and repeat the line painting/paint smearing process.

Learn how to make faux pumpkins look real with this easy tutorial.

Once you’ve finished that part and the paint has dried, dot some more brown paint on spots that still look too “fresh.” Pumpkins are dirty, people! Give these fake pumpkins what they want – fake dirt!  Smear this paint just as you did the painted lines – using a paper towel or sponge.

Love this! Make fake pumpkins look real with a little bit of paint! Use them year after year and keep the squirrels away!

Finally, dot some green and cream acrylic paint around the top and bottom sides of the pumpkin. Remember, pumpkins are not solid orange. They have a lot of color variation, so this step helps make fake pumpkins look even more realistic!

Let the paint sit for a couple of minutes and smear it around and blend it in, just as you did with the brown paint.

Love this! Make fake pumpkins look real with a little bit of paint! Use them year after year and keep the squirrels away!

With that, your fake pumpkins look real!  At least much more realistic than all of the other faux pumpkins at the craft store.

If you used good quality acrylic paint, your pumpkin paint should stay on with no issues.  If you’re concerned about longevity of use outside, you could definitely spray the fake pumpkins with a spray sealer.  A matte finish would be best.

Can you believe these realistic faux pumpkins? Learn how to make fake pumpkins from the craft store look real! All it takes is paint.

How to Keep Fake Pumpkins From Blowing Away

If you’re using the realistic faux pumpkins outside, I have a great trick for you to keep the pumpkins from blowing away and in place! 

Cut a small slit in the bottom of each pumpkin and stick a wood shim into the slit. Then stick the shim and pumpkin into the dirt. It works like a charm! The fake pumpkins stay in place and don’t blow away – even when it’s really windy!

Another option is to cut a small section out of the bottom of the faux pumpkin and add a handful of rocks inside the pumpkin.  Press the cut out piece back into place, and secure with tape, if necessary.  This is a great way to keep fake pumpkins from blowing away on porches or other flat surfaces.

Love this! Make fake pumpkins look real with a little bit of paint! Use them year after year and keep the squirrels away!

So what do you think? Will you be outsmarting the squirrels this year?

-Bre

Filed Under: Fall and Halloween, Holiday

Floral Candy Corn Topiary: A Unique DIY Fall Decoration

September 18, 2020 by Bre Leave a Comment

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Fall is my favorite season for everything!  Decorating, food, clothing – you name it!  Oh and I can’t forget crafting, too.  I LOVE coming up with fun fall crafts like this Floral Candy Corn Topiary!

This floral candy corn topiary is the cutest DIY fall decoration! It's so unique and adorable, and easy to make! Get written instructions and a video tutorial in this blog post.

Love it or hate in, candy corn is synonymous with fall, so this darling topiary is the perfect touch for any fall space.

Supplies Needed to Make a Candy Corn Topiary

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  • Floral foam cone
  • Floral foam block
  • Faux flowers in yellow, orange, and white
  • Dowel
  • Container (pot or vase)
  • Floral moss
  • Black paint and paint brush
  • Decorative ribbon
  • Optional: hot glue and hot glue gun

Note: you can get all of these supplies at Dollar Tree except the floral foam cone.  That you need to buy at a craft store or via the provided link.

How to Make a Candy Corn Topiary

I made this candy corn topiary as a video tutorial for my TikTok page, so I don’t have complete step-by-step photos for you, but I do have all the information you need in video form, and also written form for added help!  (PS I LOVE TikTok and am praying that it isn’t banished from the U.S.!)

Candy Corn Topiary Video

Watch me make this topiary and then read the instructions below!

 

Candy Corn Topiary Written Instructions

Step one: cut yellow flowers short so that only a small part of the stem remains.  Press yellow flowers into the base of the floral cone, about 1/3 of the way up the cone.

Step two: repeat this process with the orange flowers, and then with the white flowers.  (Note: if any of the flowers don’t have stems that easily push into the floral foam, simply hot glue them to the cone like I did for the white flowers.)

Step three: push a dowel into the bottom of the floral foam cone.  Then, press the other end of the dowel into another piece of floral foam, which will rest inside the pot or container.

Step four: tie a bow on the dowel, just underneath the floral foam cone.

Step five: hot glue floral moss on top of the floral foam in the pot or container.

This floral candy corn topiary is the cutest DIY fall decoration! It's so unique and adorable, and easy to make! Get written instructions and a video tutorial in this blog post.

Let me know what you think of this cute DIY fall decoration craft!  And . . . do you love candy corn or hate it?  🙂

-Bre

P.S. Check out my fall DIYs and crafts project gallery!

Filed Under: Fall and Halloween

Pool Noodle Pumpkins: A Fun Fall Craft!

October 14, 2019 by Bre 2 Comments

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While cleaning out my husband’s car this weekend, I found a pool noodle left behind after a trip to our local swimming pool this summer.  A jolt of inspiration hit and I grabbed the pool noodle, ran inside, and got to work making some adorable Pool Noodle Pumpkins for my fall decor! 

Cute! These DIY POOL NOODLE PUMPKINS are super easy to make and oh-so-adorable! This is a great fall craft for groups because it's so cheap to make!

I wasn’t totally sure if pool noodles transformed into pumpkins would be cute, but I gave it a try anyway.  And thankfully, they’re darling! 

Pool noodle pumpkins are the cutest craft in the patch!

Pool noodle pumpkins are also extremely easy to make and very, very cheap.  These would be a perfect fall craft for large groups (I bet you could make ten pumpkins per pool noodle), and even for the least crafty people around.  They are SO easy to make!

Pool Noodle Pumpkins Supplies

  • Foam pool noodle
  • Fabric (I used a Halloween scarf from Dollar Tree)
  • Wood blocks (I used pieces from a Dollar Tree Jenga game)
  • Raffia or other ribbon
  • Scissors
  • Knife

How to Make Pool Noodle Pumpkin Crafts

 


The first step is to cut the pool noodle into pieces.  I used a serrated knife, and the noodle cut very easily.  If children will be making this craft, please make sure to cut the pool noodle ahead of time; do not give the children knives! 

Cut a foam pool noodle to make pool noodle pumpkin crafts!

Next, lay the pool noodle piece on top of a piece of fabric.  Cut the fabric so that there is enough fabric on all sides to wrap around the pool noodle and tuck into the hole. 

Cut fabric to wrap around a pool noodle to create a cute fall pumpkin craft.

Once the fabric is cut, begin pulling the fabric upwards toward the pool noodle hole, and then tucking the end of the fabric into the hole. 

Wrap fabric around the pool noodle to begin creating the pool noodle pumpkin.

Continue wrapping, pulling, and tucking until the pool noodle is completely covered with fabric.

Then, take the wood block and stick it into the hole where the fabric is tucked.  The wood block will hold the fabric in place, but if you want a more secure hold, you could hot glue the block into the hole, too. 

Use a Dollar Tree Jenga block as the pumpkin stem.

Finally, tie some raffia around the wood block “stem” to create the look of a vine on the pumpkin. 

Tie raffia around the wood block pumpkin stem.

And that is all it takes to make the cutest pool noodle pumpkins in the patch! 

Transform foam pool noodles into adorable pumpkin crafts! This blog post shows you how. It's easy!

This craft was perfect for me right now since I can’t really decorate or work on large projects due to our move.  And, pumpkin crafts are my favorite!  (Check out this Dollar Tree Pumpkin Sign and this Dollar Tree Pumpkin Picture Frame craft, too!). 

Cute! Grab your kids' pool noodles and turn them into darling pumpkins! This fall craft could not be easier! Love this pumpkin craft and pool noodle upcycle.

 

Filed Under: Dollar Tree, Fall and Halloween

Halloween Skull Decoration: Make a Mini Halloween Cloche!

September 30, 2019 by Bre 2 Comments

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The spookiest time of year is almost here again!  Get ready to pull out those Halloween decorations and deck the halls for trick-or-treaters.  And of course, don’t forget to make time for some Halloween crafting!  This year, Halloween skull decorations are all the rage, and I’m going to show you how to make a mini Halloween cloche with Dollar Tree plastic skulls.  It’s a piece of Halloween decor that’s cute and creepy all at the same time!

Skull decorations are so hot for Halloween! Use Dollar Tree mini skulls to make these cute and creepy Halloween cloches!  

This Halloween skull decoration is pint sized, which makes it totally perfect for any little spot in your home or office that needs a tiny dash of Halloween.  Think shelves, entryway tables, window sills, and more!

I need small and discreet Halloween decorations this year so I can easily stash them away for house showings.  (We’re moving!  Read up on our unexpected life change here.)  This is just right!

Also, because this Halloween cloche is miniature (well, mini as compared to a regular-sized cloche, but not fairy garden mini!), you can make the whole thing in about 20 minutes.  Not bad!  Use Dollar Tree mini skulls to make adorable Halloween cloches for Halloween this year!

Supplies Needed to Make a Mini Skull Halloween Cloche

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  • Unfinished wood candle holder
  • Empty baby food jar or 4 oz. small mason jar
  • Acrylic craft paint in black and silver
  • Paint brush
  • Spanish moss (from Dollar Tree)
  • Mini skulls (from Dollar Tree)
  • High-temperature hot glue gun OR E6000 glue
  • Optional: small unfinished wood furniture buttons

How to Make a Mini Skull Cloche For Halloween Decor

Begin by getting your paints and paint brush ready!  Paint the unfinished wood candle holder, the mason jar rim (or baby food jar lid), and the unfinished wood furniture button with the black acrylic paint.  

Learn how to make a skull decoration with cheap craft supplies.

Chances are that the black paint won’t cover the rim of the mason jar very well (even with multiple coats), but that is OK!  Let some of that silver color underneath show through – it adds to the look!

Once the black paint dries on all of those pieces, lightly dab some silver metallic craft paint or acrylic paint onto the wooden pieces.  You can also add some silver paint to the mason jar lid if it needs it.  Mine did not.

Paint a wooden candle holder.

Let the silver paint dry and then use hot glue (only with a high temperature hot glue gun) or use a glue made for plastic and wood (like E6000), to attach the mason jar lid to the wood candle holder.  

Turn a candle holder and mason jar into a cute Halloween cloche with skulls!

Place a little Spanish moss inside the lid, and be careful not to put too much in.  You can hot glue the moss to the lid if you like, or leave it loose.  (You might like to see how I used this same Spanish moss to make my fake fiddle leaf fig tree look real!)  

Spanish moss adds a spooky touch to a Halloween cloche craft project.

Then pop a miniature skull on top of the moss.  You can also hot glue the skull onto the moss if you want a more stable skull.  🙂  (That sounds so funny.) 

Use Dollar Tree mini skulls to make adorable Halloween cloches for your decor this Halloween.

Now, screw the mason jar onto the lid and trim off any Spanish moss that sticks out the sides.  If you choose to add the little wooden button to the top, go ahead and glue that on now.  

So adorable! Use mini skulls to make tiny Halloween cloche decorations.

Once that glue is hardened or set, your adorable mini Halloween cloche is complete!  

Make a Halloween cloche with skulls to add some creepy and cute to your Halloween decor this year.

This is one Halloween skull decoration that you definitely want to add to your haunted house this year!  

This Halloween skull decoration is creepy and cute at the same time! Make a Halloween cloche with miniature skulls in under 20 minutes!

-Bre

Filed Under: Dollar Tree, Fall and Halloween

20 Unique Pumpkin Crafts

September 5, 2019 by Bre Leave a Comment

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Pumpkins are a fall decorating staple, and rightfully so!  They come in a multitude of colors, shapes, and sizes, and they are seasonally appropriate for several months (meaning less work in changing out decor).  Because of that, pumpkin crafts are always popular, and I’ve rounded up twenty unique pumpkin crafts that you’ll want to make this season.

Get your fall crafting in overdrive with this awesome roundup of twenty unique pumpkin crafts you'll definitely want to make this fall. These great pumpkin projects are so cute!

Now trust me, these pumpkin crafts are not your typical “decorate a fake pumpkin” crafts!  (Not that there’s anything wrong with those!)  These are all unique pumpkin projects that feature pumpkins made out of anything BUT pumpkins (real or fake)!

To get full project instructions for any of these, just click the project title and you’ll go right to the site where the pumpkin craft tutorial lives.  

Pool Noodle Pumpkins by Average But Inspired

Let’s kick things off with one of my unique pumpkin crafts!  Can you believe you can transform foam pool noodles into adorable pumpkins?  It’s true!  This is one of the easiest crafts around, and it makes some of the cutest pumpkins in the patch.  blank

Tin Can Pumpkins by Ann’s Entitled Life

Does it get much easier (or cuter) than this?  Who doesn’t have tin cans easily accessible at all times?  Find out how Ann made hers into adorable pumpkins!  

Ann's Entitled Life shows you how to make this unique pumpkin craft: tin can pumpkins!

Fabric Pumpkin Plaque by Our Home Made Easy

This simple fabric pumpkin project will add punch to any shelf or bookcase that needs some fall sprucing.  It is also a great way to use up fabric scraps!  

Our Home Made Easy shows you how to make this unique pumpkin craft: fabric pumpkin plaque!

Book Page Pumpkin by Creations by Kara

Grab an old book and some scissors and get to work!  Kara shows you how to craft a book page pumpkin in this easy-to-follow tutorial!

Creations by Kara shows you how to make a book page pumpkin. This is just one of the unique pumpkin crafts featured in this post.

DIY Wine Cork Pumpkin by Decor by the Seashore

Save up your wine corks or buy a bag at the craft store, and then get to work making this cute DIY wine cork pumpkin!  How sweet of a gift would this be for your girlfriends or book club members (come on, every book club involves wine!)?  Get the step-by-step instructions right in the post.  

Use wine corks to create a darling wine cork pumpkin that's perfect for fall!

15 Minute Sock Pumpkins by Heathered Nest

How great would these sock pumpkin crafts be for a school Halloween party?  Quick, easy, and cute – they’re bound to be a hit with any grade!  

Heathered Nest shows you how to make pumpkins with socks! This is a fun fall craft for class Halloween parties.

Pallet Pumpkins by Sugar Bee Crafts

I just love these pallet pumpkins for your outdoor fall decor!  These are definitely unique – don’t you think they’d look cute in a pretty fall floral display?  

Sugar Bee Crafts shows you how to make this unique pumpkin project: pallet pumpkins for outdoor display!

Mason Jar Pumpkin Craft by A Cultivated Nest

Grab that mason jar stash (or pick up some cheap mason jars at Dollar Tree), and make these adorable mason jar pumpkins!  How cute would these be filled with candy and presented to a neighbor, teacher, or co-worker this fall?  

A Cultivated Nest shows you how to make this unique pumpkin craft: mason jar pumpkins!

Trim Corner Block Pumpkins by Average But Inspired

Hey, hey – it’s one of my pumpkin craft projects in here!  I had so much fun making these trim corner block pumpkins, and they’re still one of my favorite fall decor pieces today!  You can find these trim corner blocks at any large home improvement store, and then check out my tutorial to learn how to make these sweet pumpkins!

Average But Inspired shows you how to transform wood trim block corners into adorable pumpkins!

Fabric Pumpkins from Old Shirts by Our Crafty Mom

Before you toss those old clothes in the donate pile, think about if you can reuse them to make adorable fabric pumpkins!  This great upcycle from Michelle at Our Crafty Mom can be put together in no time, and for hardly any expense at all!

Our Crafty Mom shows you how to make this unique pumpkin project: t-shirt pumpkins!

Dryer Vent Pumpkins by Practically Functional

How creative is this pumpkin craft???  While you’re at Lowe’s or Home Depot getting trim corner blocks to make the pumpkins pictured above, pick up some dryer vents, too!  Then make Jessi’s cute dryer vent pumpkins and let everyone marvel at this creative pumpkin craft!  

Practically Functional shows you how to make this unique pumpkin project: dryer vent pumpkins!

Loom Knit Pumpkin by Rootsy

I don’t know the first thing about knitting, but I’m willing to bet that some of you do!  Because of that, I thought this knitted pumpkin craft was a great one to share!  Plus, the tutorial is very detailed and good for beginners.  

Rootsy shows you how to make this adorable pumpkin craft: a loom knit pumpkin.

Button Pumpkin Craft by Adventure in a Box

Sweet and simple is the name of the game for this adorable button pumpkin craft!

Adventure in a Box shows you how to make this unique pumpkin craft: a button pumpkin!

Felted Dryer Ball Pumpkins by Hearth & Vine

Oh my word – these little dryer ball pumpkins are too cute for words!  Patti shows you how to make them (even if you’ve never needle felted before), and the result is darling!  

Hearth & Vine shows you how to make this unique pumpkin craft: felted dryer ball pumpkins.

Bandana Pumpkins by Sadie Seasongoods

These sweet bandana pumpkins add a dash of vintage charm to your fall decor!  Check out Sadie Seasongoods’ detailed tutorial on how to make these cute pumpkins.  Sadie Seasongoods shows you how to make this unique pumpkin project: bandana pumpkins!

 

Bundt Cake Pan Pumpkins by Average But Inspired

Oh yeah, I’ve got another one of my pumpkin crafts in here!  These little bundt cake pan pumpkins are the cutest!  I love to display them in my kitchen every fall.  See how to make them in my post!

Average But Inspired shows you how to transform bundt pans into pumpkins!  

Paper Pumpkin Craft by Ann’s Entitled Life

Don’t you love checking out the scrapbook paper aisle to see what fun prints are in stock?  (I can’t be the only one!)  Get some pretty paper and make yourself a whole patch of these paper pumpkins!  

Ann's Entitled Life shows you how to turn scrapbook paper into a cute pumpkin craft.

Ruffled Felt Pumpkin by Where The Smiles Have Been

Felt is one of my favorite craft supplies to work with because it lends such a homemade feel to any craft.  This ruffled candy corn felt pumpkin is no exception!  This just screams fall cuteness!  

Where the Smiles Have Been shows you how to turn felt into a beautiful ruffled pumpkin.

Scrap Wood Pumpkin by Making it in the mountains

Gather that scrap wood hiding out in your garage or basement and get to work crafting a farmhouse-inspired scrap wood pumpkin!  Leave it neutral, stain it, or paint it – this pumpkin can be customized however you like!

Making it in the mountains shows you how to turn scrap wood into a farmhouse pumpkin for fall.

Paper Bag Pumpkins by This Ole Mom

This is another great pumpkin craft that would work well for a halloween party craft!  It’s easy and inexpensive and such a fun project!  

This Ole Mom shows you how to turn a paper bag into a pumpkin.

Natural Birch Bark Pumpkin Art by Little House of Four

For all of my neutral-loving friends out there, this pumpkin project is the one for you!  Katie shows you how to create a piece of beautiful and natural pumpkin decor with birch bark.  

Little House of Four shows you how to create a birch bark pumpkin.

So there you have it – 20 fabulously unique pumpkin crafts you can make this fall!  Which one is your favorite?  Let me know which of these you’ll be making in the comments below!  And, don’t forget to pin this image to Pinterest!  

Are you looking for the perfect fall craft? Look no further! These twenty unique pumpkin crafts are sure to inspire you. These are easy pumpkin projects that add a dash of charm to any space!

Filed Under: Fall and Halloween, Holiday

Make a Dollar Store Toolbox Planter

August 29, 2019 by Bre 2 Comments

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The kids are back in school and the temps are cooling off: my mind is definitely shifting gears toward fall!  Because of that, last week I shared a cute DIY Dollar Tree Pumpkin Sign project that will cozy up your home decor, and this week I’m sharing another fun fall project!  This dollar store toolbox planter is perfect for your your porch or an entryway table!  So cute!! Transform a Dollar Tree toolbox into a pretty planter filled with flowers for fall! Learn how to replicate this look for any season - it's so easy!

Isn’t it pretty?!?  And friends, it is SO darn cheap to put together.  EVERYTHING except the spray paint is from Dollar Tree!

Okay well enough oooooh’ing and aaaaah’ing over this dollar store fall decor – let’s get down to business!

Supplies Needed to Make a Dollar Tree Toolbox Planter

Like I said, pretty much everything for this project is from Dollar Tree!  If it’s not from the D.T., I will let you know next to the supply name.  Also, some of the links may be affiliate links.  You can read my full disclosure policy here.

  • Toolbox
  • Floral foam brick
  • Faux flowers of your choice (I used a bunch of sunflowers leftover from my Dollar Tree Sunflower Wreath, mums, and a beige flower of some sort)
  • Faux pumpkin clips (they come in a three pack)
  • Plaid wired ribbon
  • Harvest metal word (they come in a three pack of Harvest, Thankful, and Welcome)
  • Spray paint (I used this brand and color of spray paint) (not Dollar Tree)
  • Black acrylic paint to add some faux age to the toolbox (not Dollar Tree)
  • Gold acrylic paint for the metal word (not Dollar Tree)
  • E6000 glue (not Dollar Tree)

How to Make a Dollar Tree Toolbox Planter

Start by spray painting the toolbox in whatever color you like.  I really liked this matte burgundy/purple color because it was bold and moody – perfect for fall!  Spray paint a Dollar Tree toolbox a fun color and use it as a planter!

Once the spray paint dried, I lightly added a bit of black paint all over the toolbox to make it look older and less “flat” – if that makes any sense. 

Next, I popped a block of floral foam inside the toolbox.  The rectangular floral foam from Dollar Tree is the perfect fit for the toolbox.  Dollar Tree floral form is the perfect base for this toolbox planter.

Next, I got to work cutting faux florals and placing them into the floral foam.  

Fall faux flowers will be beautiful in the toolbox planter.

I had a stem of faux leaves set aside to use, but decided that the colors didn’t look right with the flowers I was using, so I ultimately ditched them.  Press faux flowers into floral foam.

Once I had the flowers in place, I worked in some of the Dollar Tree wired ribbon, and then added several of the faux pumpkin clips.  Those clips are great because they just attached right to the flowers, exactly where I wanted them!  Faux flowers and pumpkins from Dollar Tree make a beautiful fall arrangement.

Finally, and not pictured here because I forgot to photograph this step, I dabbed a little gold acrylic paint on the metal word “Harvest” and let it dry.  Then I glued it to the inside of the toolbox for a little extra flair.

It all came together super cute and much prettier than the toolbox in its original form.  🙂  This is so pretty! Learn how to upcycle a toolbox into a planter! This fall arrangement is gorgeous and made entirely with Dollar Tree florals.

I can’t stop making Dollar Tree crafts – I hope you’re not sick of them!  Love this pretty fall flower arrangement! See how she transformed a Dollar Tree toolbox and made it a beautiful fall planter!

This entire toolbox planter cost $7 in Dollar Tree Supplies and $4 in paint.  I had the rest of the supplies already, so there was no cost there.  That is not bad at all!  Faux pumpkins, plaid ribbon, and faux florals make a beautiful fall floral arrangement.

So what do you think – will you be transforming a toolbox into a pretty planter for your home?  Let me know!

-Bre

 

Filed Under: Dollar Tree, Fall and Halloween

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