Hi Everyone!
I love saving money, especially when it comes to decorating, and I always try to stop at the Dollar Store before I shop anywhere else. The fun part is giving these inexpensive items a complete makeover so that they look like more expensive pieces.
I have a super easy Dollar Store makeover to show you today. And, I do mean super easy! Although I'm sure I'm not the first person to try this, I love how it turned out, so I had to show it to you.
I bought a few plastic leaf dishes a year or so ago, and I used them as candy dishes. But let's face it -- They look cheap. And, it was far too easy for the kids to grab candy, which meant that not only did I have empty plastic dishes just sitting there, but I also had really hyper kids -- not fun!
I had two dishes that were shaped like maple leaves.
And, I also had a larger orange leaf dish. I decided to give all of them a quick makeover with the help of gold and silver spray paint.
All I did was spray paint two of the leaf dishes gold. I love the look of gold, and it's very trendy now, but I like silver too, and I painted one of them silver.
The gold looks slightly brassy, but I really like how they turned out. Now, they all look like metal, and you wouldn't know they are really plastic.
They're just the right size for holding potpourri, vase filler or other little treasures.
Have you done any Dollar Store decorating lately?
Thanks for visiting. Have a wonderful day!
Dee 🙂
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Dee M says
I agree, Marie. I love updating things with spray paint! 🙂
Marie says
spray paint can change everything! lovely,
Marie @ In Our Happy Place
Dee M says
Thanks for stopping by, Linda. It's funny because the kids will only help themselves if the candy is out in the open. 🙂
Dee M says
Thanks, Steph. I'm a firm believer in the power of paint! 🙂
Steph @ Three Loud Kids! says
Great makeover, its amazing what a layer of paint will do!
Linda says
Coming over from Autumn Abound party. Love the change! Nothing like so gold and great spray paint. ANd you are so right about kids and candy dishes.
Dee M says
Thanks so much Trish, and I appreciate the pin! I can't wait for it to cool off so that it really feels like fall! 🙂
Trish Martin says
Hi Dee,
This so reminds me of Fall. I love how you took these up a few notches. Spray paint and I are definitely friends and lets not forget Dollar Store. I love the Dollar Store. I love it!! Pinned!
Dee M says
Thanks so much for the pin, Debbie -- I appreciate it! 🙂
Dee M says
Thanks a bunch, Marty. I can never run in and out of that store! 🙂
Dee M says
Thanks, Carrie! I should have waited because it was so hot out, but I was in the mood to get things done. 🙂
Carrie This Home says
I just love the makeover power that comes with spray paint! This is a great project! Maybe when the weather cools off I'll be ready to do a little fall decorating of my own!
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
Love the dollar store and yes, I shop there all the time. Love your leafs they turned out great.
Debbiedoos says
Perfect! I love Dollar tree. Have a great weekend Dee. I am pinning this to the Dollar tree board:)