Friday, February 23, 2018

DIY SPRING PAINTED CARROT GARLAND using REPURPOSED Dollar Tree items



   The minute the weather starts to warm up I start thinking about SPRING ! Baby bunnies, vegetable gardens, baby chicks,flowers blooming and Easter will be here before you know it!

I saw these candy containers at the DOLLAR TREE and thought they could be repurposed into a cute garland for the Spring.

 Here's what you will need:

                                      
1 pkg. of 8 carrot shaped candy containers

Open the package, pop off the caps. ENJOY or dump the candy out.  Save the containers and set the containers aside for now.
(more packages if you prefer)
 You need green jute, also from the DOLLAR TREE
Scissors
ANY Dark Brown craft paint
Dark Orange paint, I used Charleston Clay


Paint in the indentations and top,using the brown paint.
Let dry

Paint with orange
Let dry

Cut 1 yd. of jute per carrot.
Loop 2 '' at a time, pinching one side.

Use your glue gun to put a little bit of glue around the inside lip of the container.



Aren't they cute?
Use the loops to hang on another piece of jute cut to the length you like.
These would like great as table scatter or place setting or hung on a wreath.
Let me know what you do with your carrots!
Thanks for stopping by,
xoxLisaS


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Here is a link to by Youtube channel.

DIY Painted Carrots Farmhouse Style Table Décor using Dollar Tree Items

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIKdbGTJIlA


40 comments:

  1. This is so clever! I will have to check my local dollar store for these!

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  2. Very cute! Thanks for sharing with Party in Your PJs!

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    1. Thank you Lynda ! Party in your PJ'S is adorable!
      So nice to meet you, thanks for stopping by.
      xoxLisaS

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  3. So cute! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!

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    1. Thank you so much for the kind words. It is so encouraging for a newbie like me. Thank you for hosting it is so fun to share.

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    2. Did you notice your button ? I was so excited that I figured out how to post !
      xoxLisaS

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  4. Great makeover on those carrots! Thanks for sharing at Thursday Favorite Things!

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    1. Amber, So glad you liked my post. Thank you so much for hosting and stopping by to say HELLO!
      xoxLisaS

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    1. What a sweet comment Michele ! You made my day. xoxLisaS

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  6. They are so cute and a creative idea. Thank you so much for sharing them with us at Party in Your PJ's.

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    1. So glad you liked my carrot garland !
      Thanks for stopping by to say hello. Your Party in PJ'S is so fun. xoxLisaS

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  7. I don't consider myself crafty at all but I think I can handle this one. Thank you for sharing with us this week at Celebrate Your Story and we hope you will join us again next week.

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    1. Sandra,I'm sure you can! Thank you for hosting and stopping by I really appreciate it.

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  8. These are so cute! Will have to check out my local dollar store.

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    1. Kathy,
      Thank you so much. I hope you can find some too.

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  9. Super cute carrots! I made some out of newspaper and then painstakingly wrapped each carrot with twine. I like your idea better!

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    1. Audra, So glad you liked my carrot idea. I would love to see yours, I will check it out !xoLisaS

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  10. Dollar Tree craft projects are so much fun. Great way to think outside the purpose for the candy holders. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty

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    1. Donna, so glad you liked my project. Thank you for visiting! xoLisaS

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  11. Once you fix them up they look so perfect! Cheers!

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  12. What a super cute idea! Perfect for Easter. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday!

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    1. Jenny,You are so sweet! It's nice to meet you. Thank you for hosting Merry Monday. xoLisaS

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  13. Lovely idea! Thanks for sharing at Friday Frenzy Link Party! PINNED :)

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    1. Kelly, Thank you ! I really appreciate the party and the pin. xoLisaS

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  14. I have many bags of these carrots. The tough part was consuming all that sugar! After a holiday our local dollar store reduces the prices on seasonal candy and I could get them for 4 for $1

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    1. Laura's Reading, So funny but true! I thought about using it to scrub my kitchen sink. xoLisaS

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  15. Such an adorable garland and a craft that a busy mom can actually do! Congrats, you're featured at the This Is How We Roll Link Party.

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    1. Susan, So glad you liked the garland! I am thrilled to be featured. Thank you for the party.xoLisaS

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  16. That's so sweet. Love how you added the craft paint to make the carrots look less plasticy and more authentic.

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    1. Michelle Leslie,
      Thank you for your kind words! I hope you come back to visit again. xoLisaS

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  17. This is such a simple and oh so cute idea, carrots will definitely make us think of spring!

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    1. Betty, Thank you for visiting! Are you in New Zealand? Please come back again. xoLisaS

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  19. Oh my goodness; those look so REAL! I love them. Pinned.

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