HIP HOP DON'T STOP: My Top 10 Dollar Tree DIYs For Easter

'Allo and happy Friday, my furry monster tree-loving friends! (AKA, my people.) I wasn't expecting quite so many votes in favor of furry monster Easter eggs last post, so feel free to help me brainstorm ways to not end up with a pile of pastel tribbles. Although, let's be honest, none of us would be mad at pastel rainbow tribbles. (Especially ones with 'uge pointy teeth.)

{Hey John, could you photoshop Kirk wearing bunny ears in a giant pile of pastel tribbles for me? Kthxluvyoubye.}

{ERMERGERSH YOU DID IT}

{Bahahaha!}

{Happy Easter to meeeeee}

Now I know it's bad form to do two craft posts in a row, but I've been amassing an EGG-cellent list of Dollar Tree DIYs, and hey, this gives you plenty of time to make a few.

Starting with:

1) This wire egg wreath that's all the rage in my craft groups:

(By Mary Ellen in Dollar Trees Creative Minds, click through for her materials list.)

It's made with two DT wreath forms clam-shelled together with zip-ties, and filled with moss and faux eggs.

People are decorating these so many different ways, and I love all the variations! From soft Shabby Chic like that one, to bright and bold like this:

(Lori D. in Dollar Tree Craft Ideas)

You could even go pastel rainbows if you wanted. Eh?

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2) Dapper Bunnies

I'm in 3 or 4 different craft groups specifically for Dollar Tree, and the other hot trend right now is taking these plain DT bunnies:




... and dressing them up in adorable lil' outfits and accessories using the DT fabric squares:

So. Stinkin'. CUTE. And they look like they'd cost $15 each at Home Goods, easy.

(Both sets by Michal M. in Dollar Trees Creative Minds)

D'awww. And let's just assume the "Free Carrots" sign placement is completely innocent. ::grin::

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3) Egg-Shaped Wreaths

Dollar Tree carries a bunch of shaped wire wreath forms, so the challenge is filling them out without breaking the bank. Here's a cheap and clever solution: use a shower puff!

(Denise N. in Dollar Tree Craft Ideas)

Shower puffs are made of giant tubes, so there are no snaggy edges like with with deco mesh. Brilliant! Plus I love how Denise used the long stemmed spray at the bottom, that's lovely.

I promise I'll stop showing you two of everything after this; I just have a hard time picking only ONE favorite.

(Destiny S. in Dollar Tree Crafts)

Besides, these colors are AHHHH-mazing. Who'd have thought of lavender, yellow, and fuchsia together? And with the bright white daisies and carrots? Swoonsville.

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4) Eggy Topiary Tree

Teeny topiarys are always in style, and check this out:

 

(Malana D. in Dollar Tree Crafts)

Malan used yarn for the greenery, which gives it a more Seussical feel. You can get all these supplies at DT: the pot, the moss, the yarn, even the Styrofoam ball.

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5) Full-Body Bunny Wreath

Debbie combined DT's bunny & egg wreath forms with zip ties, like this:

Then she wrapped it with floral garland, and got this!

(Debbie S. in Dollar Tree Craft Ideas)

OooOOOooh. I need to remember this the next time I browse JoAnn's clearance; I see floral garlands there sometimes for up to 80% off, but never know what to do with them. Answer: Wreaths!

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6) Bunny Topiary

Diana took this plastic Dollar Tree bunny container:

... added moss, and made a surprisingly realistic topiary:

Diana B. in Dollar Tree Crafts

Seriously, so good!

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Another wreath, though this could work all Spring into Summer:

7) Wagon Wheel Wreath

(Royanna F. in Dollar Tree Craft Ideas)

Those florals are so dreamy, love the pinks and greens together.

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8) Bunny-In-A-Blanket

Another use for Dollar Tree's plush bunnies:

Stuff one in this handy carrot sleeping bag, and...

(Michelle E. in Dollar Tree Crafts)

Hare-raising cuteness.

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You're probably noticing a lot of my favorites are wreaths, since that's the extent of any Easter decorating I might do. Anyhoo, we're on the home stretch with two more:

9) Mesh Cross Wreath

(Tracy B. in Dollar Trees Creative Minds)

I love how the sheer mesh gives this cross an ombre effect, so pretty! And all from DT, so this should cost less than $5 to make.

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10) Fuzzy Bunny Wreath

Last but not least, lookie what you can do with DT's bunny form and a handful of dust mop covers:

You ready for this?

Sha-pow!

(Jane P. in Dollar Trees Creative Minds)

HOW CUTE IS THIS? And it looks simple to do, so it's going on my Craft Night list. Heck, I may run to Dollar Tree right now. I especially like the orange with the lavender and fuchsia -  again, not a color combo I'd have thought of, but I reeeeeeallly like.

So there you have it, peeps, bots, and bunnies: 10 awesome Dollar Tree Crafts! Which one's your favorite? Think you'll make any this weekend? Send me a pic if you do, you know I love to see your projects!

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P.S. I'm planning some bee-themed DIYs for a baby shower I'm helping with next month, and I think you fellow crafters might appreciate these:

Wool Felt Bees, 20pk

These felt bees are adorable, and a great size for little bee hives, wreaths, or floral arrangements. Be sure to click over to the customer photo gallery, too, because the Eeyore flower arrangement? Ermergersh. Amazing.


Also don't forget the best-selling rainbow butterfly pack, which is happily back in stock!

3D Butterfly Wall Magnet Set, 84-pk

That's what I used to make John's rainbow butterfly wreath last year - the one that had y'all buying out every Amazon listing, haha - and another one you'll want to browse the customer gallery on. So many great ideas, and the 84 pack is less than $10! A must-have in every craft stash.