Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Valentine's Day Crafting (with the dollar store)

When Debbie of Debbiedoos announced she was going to have a
Dollar Store Valentine's Day crafting party,
 (wow, that's a mouthful)
 I knew that I needed to get my wheels turning. 
I have been a wallflower at too many parties lately, and
I refuse to watch any longer!
 
Off to the Dollar Tree I went. 
Mind you, without a plan in sight.
(why would I ever have a plan?)
 
I walked around the store for a while,
formulating a loose plan. 
I ended up purchasing the following supplies: 


 
 C'mon now. 
You're dying to know what I'm going to do with that orange,
 aren't you?
heehee
  
Well, I got home and set to work.
Still not really knowing what I wanted to do,
I started folding the paper doilies,
just for the heck of it.
 
 
 
 
I grabbed some straight pins
and using that orange like a styrofoam ball,
I pinned all the doilies onto it
and ended up with this:
 
 
 
Pretty cute, huh?
 Much better than that whole
(I know I shouldn't ever bring that up again,
let alone add a link to it!)
 
 
 I'm thinking this might make a pretty
centerpiece for a Valentine's Day
tablescape and you know how much I love
tablescapes!
  
 
 Believe it or not,
while I was folding all those doilies,
I actually came up with another
Valentine's Day craft idea.
I'll share that one with you soon.
 
 Linking to:
 
 
Head on over to Debbiedoos
(I believe the party link will be up
Thursday morning.)
 
 
Enjoy the day, dear friends!
 
 

32 comments:

  1. This is really cute! I love the Dollar Tree, but finding items that aren't plastic and cheap looking can be THE challenge sometimes. This looks like it came from a florist. Great job. xo

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  2. Love it! Can't wait to see the tablescape that you will do with it!

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  3. Really cute Gina. I haven't come up with a dollar tree craft yet.

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  4. Adorable! I can't wait to see your Valentine's tablescape. Have a wonderful day!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  5. Good evening Gina, We have the equivalent of the Dollar Store here in England....it is the Pound Shop, but I think I would struggle to finds such lovely items like yours. I love the idea of using the orange instead of a green oasis as it will make the glass much sturdier.
    You have made a very pretty arrangement which will be perfect for your Valentine Tablescape.
    Have a lovely evening.
    Best Wishes, Daphne

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  6. How adorable! Can't wait to see that tablescape. Enjoy your day, Gail

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  7. Sooo cute! You did an excellent job. It will looks beautiful in a tablescape. Very creative, Gina!

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  8. Very cute, Gina! And yes, I was a little mystified by the orange!

    XO,
    Jane

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  9. I was wondering where you were going with this....well it turned out great!!

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  10. Very sweet! And what a great idea to use the orange as your base. I think it will make a darling centerpiece. Can't wait to see your tablescape!

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  11. Cute, cute! I tell you, the Dollar Tree by me has NOTHING as far as cute decor. :( Going to have to locate another.

    xo
    Pat

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  12. Gina, this is so cute! Gotta love Dollar Tree! Can't wait to see what else you've got!!

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  13. Clever idea! I was just recently in the Dollar Store and saw all kinds of neat things.

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  14. Gurl this is fantastic,I also ran out to Dollar Tree and gathered up about $7.of Valentine Goodies,I can't wait to see your other masterpiece.Gonna be fun!!!
    ~Jo @ LoblollyLane

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  15. Super Cute Arrangement! The white flowers look great! Can't wait to see what you do with next with Dollar Tree finds! :)

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  16. Cute idea!
    Looking forward to seeing what you do with this.


    M :)

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  17. Plans are for the weak. You don't need no stinkin' plan. This will look great in one of your tablescapes!

    Lynn

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  18. I love it Gina, those doilies made a gorgeous bouquet.

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  19. The great pumpkin. LOL. Super cute all ruffly and fluffy :) I must have missed those. Off to the Dollar Tree for me.

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  20. Cute! I was wondering about that orange. Can't wait to see the Valentine flatware!

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  21. Darling Gina...love the folded doilies. isn't the Dollar store great! I was just there today.

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  22. Oh, Gina! I love this. You're amazing sweetie. You didn't have a plan? Well, you could have fooled me! I love it and it would make a wonderful centerpiece.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  23. Gina, that is so cute!!! The Dollar Tree is really close to my house, and usually I only run in there to get giftbags, and I'm in a hurry and never look for anything else!

    Debbie is probably going to kick my butt if I don't come up with a Dollar Tree craft, but I haven't left the house much lately....these antibiotics are tearing me up! :/

    xo,
    RJ

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  24. Clever and so cute! Now I would not have thought to use the orange. I'd have bought a styrofoam ball. Creative gal are you!
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  25. What adorable projects from using $1 items, you are so inventive and clever. What a great way to decorate and craft.
    I have got to make the projects you made. First I have to get to $tree and hope they have items you bought. (maybe stop by target to see if they have any great bargains in their $ section. Happy weekend,love your blog.

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