SIX CLEVER EASY DOLLAR TREE FALL DECOR DIYS WITH BONUS ORGANIZATION IDEAS

 

Fall is the perfect time to bring warmth and coziness into your home with seasonal decor. In this blog, we’ll show you six creative Dollar Tree DIY projects that are budget-friendly and easy to make. Each project uses affordable items from Dollar Tree, and many double as practical organizers. Let’s dive into these clever fall decor ideas that will not only beautify your space but also help you get organized. Plus, we’ve included some bonus tips to optimize your DIY projects for functional storage!

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DIY 1: 3-Tier Display / Organizer Tower

Materials Needed:

• 1 Dollar Tree white ceramic dinner plate
• 1 Dollar Tree white ceramic dessert plate
• 1 Dollar Tree white ceramic bowl
• 1 Dollar Tree glass bud vase
• 1 Dollar Tree glass candlestick
• Scissors
• Hot glue
• Fix-All (Superglue) or E6000
• Dollar Tree twine

Instructions:

1. Glue the Base: Use hot glue or E6000 to attach the glass candlestick to the center of the dinner plate. Let it dry completely for stability.
2. Stack and Secure: Place the dessert plate on top of the candlestick, then use the bud vase to connect the dessert plate to the bowl. Secure with glue.
3. Finish with Twine: Wrap Dollar Tree twine around the joints for a rustic look and added support.
4. Style and Use: This 3-tier tower is perfect as a fall-themed display for small pumpkins or a handy organizer for jewelry, office supplies, or bathroom essentials.

Bonus Tip: Add a coat of white chalk paint for a farmhouse vibe.

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DIY 2: Faux Milk Jug

Materials Needed:

• 1 Glass carafe or Dollar Tree vase
• 1 Dollar Tree vinyl placemat (cream or white)
• Ruler
• Scissors or box cutter
• Hot glue, E6000, or Fix-All Superglue
• Chalk paint (Rustoleum Chalk Paint recommended)
• Black acrylic paint
• Paintbrush
• Optional: Faux flowers

Instructions:

1. Measure and Cut the Placemat: Use the ruler to measure the height of your carafe. Cut the vinyl placemat to size using scissors.
2. Glue the Placemat: Wrap the cut placemat around the carafe and secure with hot glue or E6000.
3. Paint for a Vintage Look: Apply a coat of white chalk paint to give the carafe a milk jug appearance.
4. Add Details: Use a thin artist brush and black acrylic paint to draw farmhouse-style lettering or designs.
5. Finish with Flowers: Insert faux flowers for a lovely fall centerpiece.

Bonus Tip: This DIY also works as a utensil holder or a stylish organizer for craft supplies.

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DIY 3: Rustic Crumpled Look Pumpkin

Materials Needed:

• 1 Large Dollar Tree foam pumpkin
• Brown paper (recycled or packaging paper)
• Mod Podge
• Paintbrush
• 3 pcs 6" wooden dowel rods
• Hot glue
• Brown acrylic paint
• Optional: Cinnamon sticks, twine, faux Fall leaves

Instructions:

1. Wrap the Pumpkin: Tear the brown paper into pieces and glue them onto the pumpkin using Mod Podge. Let it dry for a crumpled, rustic look.
2. Insert the Stems: Use hot glue to attach wooden dowels or cinnamon sticks as stems.
3. Paint the Pumpkin: Use brown acrylic paint to give the pumpkin a natural, earthy tone.
4. Embellish: Add twine and faux Fall leaves for a charming finish.

Bonus Tip: This pumpkin can also be used as a seasonal paperweight or a decorative storage jar.

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DIY 4: Mop Strings Pumpkin

Materials Needed:

• 1 Large Dollar Tree foam pumpkin
• Chalk paint
• Paintbrush
• Dollar Tree mop strings
• Hot glue
• Scissors
• Bottom part of a Dollar Tree silk flower bush
• Nautical rope
• Faux Fall leaves

Instructions:

1. Paint the Pumpkin: Apply a coat of chalk paint and let it dry.
2. Cover with Mop Strings: Cut mop strings into equal lengths and hot glue them around the pumpkin, creating a textured surface.
3. Add Stem and Leaves: Use the flower bush stem as a pumpkin stalk and embellish with nautical rope and faux Fall leaves.

Bonus Tip: This unique pumpkin doubles as a centerpiece and can hold small items like keys or jewelry.

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DIY 5: Nautical Pumpkin

Materials Needed:

• 1 Large Dollar Tree foam pumpkin
• Chalk paint
• Paintbrush
• Nautical rope
• Scissors
• Hot glue
• 2 pcs 6" Dollar Tree dowel rods
• Raffia strings
• Burlap fabric

Instructions:

1. Paint the Pumpkin: Cover the foam pumpkin with a coat of chalk paint.
2. Wrap with Nautical Rope: Secure the nautical rope around the pumpkin using hot glue, starting from the top down.
3. Finish with Raffia and Burlap: Use raffia strings and burlap fabric to create a bow and attach it to the top for a rustic touch.

Bonus Tip: This pumpkin also works well as a doorstop or decorative bookend.

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DIY 6: Pumpkin Patch Tray

Materials Needed:

• 1 Dollar Tree shallow basket tray
• Chalk paint
• Paintbrush
• 1 Dollar Tree Fall wooden sign (Pumpkin Patch style)
• Box cutter
• Hot glue

Instructions:

1. Paint the Tray: Apply chalk paint to the basket tray for a farmhouse look.
2. Attach the Wooden Sign: Use a box cutter to trim the wooden sign if needed, and hot glue it onto the tray.
3. Style Your Tray: Use it as a serving tray, a centerpiece, or an organizer for mail and small items.

Bonus Tip: Place it on your entryway table for a welcoming fall touch.

These six Dollar Tree DIY projects are perfect for fall and are great ways to add both style and function to your home. With easy-to-find materials and simple instructions, you can create beautiful decor and practical organizers without breaking the bank. Give these a try and let us know which one is your favorite!