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10 Unique Trellises from Thrifted or Recycled Items

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Do you have a climbing plant in your garden space that needs a special place to spread?  If you have any type of foliage that requires some aid to move and grow, then a trellis is probably what you need in your garden.  These 10 ideas are not only unique and beautiful, but can save you a little in the sense that you may already have them laying around your home, or you can find them fairly easy at your local thrift shop.  Take a look at this post from Eclectically Vintage and find your favorite trellis.

Feel free to share with us what you have come up with for a unique trellis idea.  We love new ideas!

Read the post here: 10 Unique Trellises

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Dollar Tree Strainer Pumpkin Tutorial

This Dollar Tree Strainer Pumpkin is such a clever little fall craft, and I love that it turns something completely ordinary into rustic farmhouse décor. A simple kitchen strainer suddenly becomes a sweet autumn pumpkin filled with mini pumpkins, acorns, leaves, and seasonal texture.

What makes this project so charming is the mix of materials. The metal mesh strainer gives it that slightly vintage, farmhouse look, while the twine-wrapped handle makes it feel warm and handmade. Add in the burlap leaf and little fall fillers, and it becomes the kind of decoration that would look lovely on a mantel, tiered tray, kitchen shelf, or Thanksgiving table.

This is also a great budget-friendly Dollar Tree craft because you can customize it with whatever fall supplies you already have. Use white pumpkins for a neutral farmhouse style, orange pumpkins for a classic autumn look, or add berries, cinnamon sticks, raffia, ribbon, or fairy lights to make it your own.

I especially like that this project is different from the usual wreath or painted pumpkin craft. It has a cute “repurposed kitchen item” feel, which makes it perfect for anyone who loves upcycled décor and cozy handmade fall projects.