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Dollar Tree – DIY Fall Mantle

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This Fall or Halloween tablescape is made up of items for Dollar Tree. You can use similar items form your local discount store
Items used –
3 vases
4 candle holders
Pumpkins (or any object or seasonal item that will fit)
burlap Ribbon
white trim (purchased from Joann’s for $0.50),
E600
Hot glue
Use the E600 to glue the candle holders to the bottom of the vase, for the tall vase glue two candle holders together (tops) and then glue the vase to the bottom of the candle holder. Allow glue to dry.
Use burlap ribbon and white trim to decorate the vase to your liking. Use raffia inside the vase and place pumpkin (candle, Christmas decor or anything you want) inside of the vase.
I did not glue the inside items down only so I can interchange them for the different holidays. That’s it, super simple and affordable. All items (except white trim and pine cones) were purchased at the Dollar Tree. Estimated to cost $3.25 each.
Photos by Ashlee Scarcella Photography who is a Mom of 2, wife, photographer and crafter at heart. “It is always important to me to be able to decorate our home with class, but affordable”

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Setting Up a Beginner Craft Space? A Practical Shopping List

A new craft hobby does not require a room that looks like a craft store. In fact, I think beginners have a much nicer time when they start with one project, a few dependable tools and somewhere to put everything away afterwards.

Whether you are setting up a sewing corner for yourself or putting together a creative gift for someone else, buy for the hobby they want to try now. You can add the fancy equipment later, once you know what they enjoy using.

Start with one project and its basic tools

For beginner sewing, that might mean fabric, matching thread, pins or clips, scissors and a simple pattern. The easy lunch tote bag on CraftBits gives a new sewist a practical goal.

For paper crafts, begin with cardstock, adhesive, a ruler and a reliable pair of scissors. For crochet, choose a beginner pattern, the yarn it calls for and a suitable hook. Resist the urge to buy a giant mixed kit if half its contents will sit untouched.

Amazon can be useful when you want to compare starter supplies in one place. With Amazon Prime, eligible items may qualify for Prime delivery. (Free 30 Day Trial) Check each listing and the delivery estimate for your address rather than assuming everything in the cart will arrive together.

Give the supplies a place to live

A lidded box, a small rolling cart or a few clear containers can make a beginner craft space much easier to use. I would organise by project first: keep the pattern, tools and materials for the current make together. There is nothing more discouraging than finally finding an hour to craft and spending half of it hunting for the needle packet.

Before buying storage, look at what you already have. These upcycled storage ideas may solve the problem without another purchase. Once you know what genuinely needs a home, you can choose containers that fit the supplies and the space.

Check the small details before ordering

For every tool or kit, read the size, material, compatibility and included-items list. A cutting mat that is too small for the project or a refill that does not fit the tool is no bargain. Reviews can be useful for spotting practical issues, but I would still check the listing specifications myself.

If you are considering Prime as part of your regular craft shopping, look at the current membership details and decide whether its benefits suit how often you order. A good beginner setup is the one that makes it easy to sit down, start the project and find everything again next time.