Sunday, August 31, 2008

What I did on Thursday...


Thursday was the grand opening of our newest dollar store. Being the cheapskate that I am, and being in the mood for fall, I decided to embark on a creative project which I wasn't convinced would be...shall we say...passable. After all, the ingredients for my project were from...well...the cheapest place around! Undaunted by the underwhelming price of my components, I threw myself into a project to create a front door wreath.


I started with a wreath base and four fall leaf garlands. One by one I tucked the end of the garland into the wreath and wrapped it around the wreath til i got to the other end, tucking that into the wreath base as well. I took two picks with little gourds and pumpkins on them, and tucked those into the base, then made a bow with the 3 feet of wired fall ribbon that I had just purchased at Dollar Tree. At this point I needed to snip off a little piece of floral wire to tie the ribbon onto the wreath. Unfortunately, in my short-sightedness, I did not take pictures of the process. After all, I thought this whole idea could potentially be a big flop! To my delight, the wreath turned out great and I promptly displayed it on my front door. My cost: $8. The whole thing took about 15 minutes (and would have taken less time except that I couldn't find the floral wire!) Can't beat that with a stick!

22 comments:

The Quilt Shoppe said...

Carolyn -
I think a trip to the Dollar Store might be in order. It's beautiful!

Lisa McDonald said...

Carolyn ~

No you can't beat that with a stick. It turned out amazing. I love it and the Dollar Store too. It's one of my fav places to go.

Lisa
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Anonymous said...

Aha...a new DQ in the making.
Susan *dutchrose*

Shabby in Pink Boutique said...

I love the wreath. I made my mom a few last week for her house. She loved them.
Pink Hugs,
Stephanie

Francie...The Scented Cottage Studio said...

LOL..it's amazing what a few items and some creativity can do...looks fabulous and like you paid big bucks for it.

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Dawn-Hydrangea Home said...

Great deal Carolyn! I can't wait for fall.

gail said...

Hi Carolyn,,, You did an awesome job on your wreath, its so pretty. I love the color of your door too. I love the dollar store, they are the best.I loved your newsletter, ya did a great job...luv, gail

Susan - InHerOwnWords said...

Hi Carolyn,

Creativity at it's best!! It turned out great and looks lovely on your door! Money well spent!

cathy said...

You did a great job Carolyn! You'd never know that was Dollar Store stuff.

Carol at Clutter Bug Studio said...

Carolyn, too funny and what a great wreath!

Inka Smith said...

Carolyn, That turned out really good! I want to get my fall stuff out but it would get blown away today.
Inka

Noelle Garrett Designs said...

Carolyn, I am a Dollar Store junkie too. It's amazing what you can find there. Your wreath looks just beautiful!
Carrie

Brown Bee Studio said...

Carolyn I LOVE my Dollar Tree! Your wreath turned out perfectly! xoxo

Angel Heart Designs said...

Carolyn...I love those stores, and your creation is adorable!LOL..glad you like the cupcakes..
Cindy:)

Patricia said...

Let's not be downing the dollar stores now! I love them. Great wreath, great price, new product?

Pat

Silena said...

Well, see you later, Carolyn...I'm off to the dollar store!! Your wreath is just beautiful...I clicked to enlarge, because I could not believe that it was so lovely, and was so pleasantly surprised that it was even more beautiful enlarged. You did a marvelous job....thanks for sharing!!

Miniature Patisserie Chef said...

Hi Carolyn,

What a great job done on the fall wreath! It just looks beautiful!

Pei Li

Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said...

Hey dw,
That wreath is so pretty! You did a great job on just a few buckies.
Have a fun week.
Hugs,
Shell dw

SoCal Helene said...

Hi Carolyn, the wreath is fabulous!! I’m sooo ready for the fall and some cooler temperatures. Have a great week!
;o) Helene

SoCal Helene said...

Hi Carolyn, the wreath is fabulous!! I’m sooo ready for the fall and some cooler temperatures. Have a great week!
;o) Helene

Unknown said...

Carolyn,

The wreath is amazing! Wow...and what a great price too. Love your creativity. Have a great week!
xxoo
Janet
Janet's Creative Pillows

Deb said...

Carolyn.....your wreath is very pretty....way to go!

xo,
Debbie

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