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Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Where The Dollar Store And Goodwill Meet

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I bought this wooden snowman container last year at Goodwill and decided to leave it as is.  I just cleaned it and packed it away.  This year I pulled it out to add to my decorations.  

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But what to use it for?  It obviously needed to hold something, but what?

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I decided to fill it with greens and made a trip to the dollar store, where I picked up 5 of these filler bouquets and a square of foam.

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I just put the foam inside and added the filler, fluffing it out when I was done.

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The filler and the foam totaled $6.00, the container was, I think about $1.00-2.00 at Goodwill.

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Here it is back in it’s place on my hall tree tabletop.

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With a very simple bow made from wire ribbon that I also picked up at the dollar store.  I attached it to one of the filler stems with some florist wire.

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I didn’t glue anything in place, so if I decide to use it for something else next year, all I have to do is remove the bouquets and the foam.

This took about 5 minutes to put together and was under $10.00!   My favorite kind of project!

Linking up with:

All Things Merry & Bright at All Things Heart  & Home

Make It Yours Day at My Backyard Eden

Frugalicious Friday at Finding Fabulous

Weekend Wrap Up at Tatertots and Jello


37 comments:

  1. Very pretty and the prices were right!

    Jeanine

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  2. It turned out really nice, Kathy! I think it is time for me to make a trip to the Dollar Store!

    XO,
    Jane

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  3. It's too cute! I love snowmen...I just didn't have the energy to put all of mine out this year! : )

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  4. I have never gotten the hang of making arrangements look right...this one looks beautiful, very festive!
    Janell

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  5. My kind of project, Kathy, and price!!

    Ho ho ho
    Marsha

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  6. I love it! You do such a nice job with arranging and of course I love all the sources you used. Really pretty.

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  7. Evidently, I don't go to the Dollar Store and Goodwill NEAR enough! Very Pretty!

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  8. What a fantastic transformation! Love the $1 store! Found you by All Things Heart and Home. ;o)

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  9. Doesn't it feel great when you make something that turned out so well for such a great price. Good job, You make inexpensive look expensive. Thank you for your visits to my blog. I am glad that art bucket idea will work out for you!!
    Merry Christmas,
    KATHYSUE

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  10. Adorable and I love the price tag!

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  11. I just love it, Kathy!! Nothing better than a creative bargain!! That box is just so cute! I just posted about my thrift store Christmas finds!

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  12. Hello Kathy,

    I just caught up on several of your past posts I missed while I was on my vacation and blog break. Love all your Christmas vignettes. I also like the tablescape with your ne Pfaltzgraff Woodland dishes. I love that pattern and have been thinking about getting it for myself.

    Hope all is well with you and your family.

    ~ Tracy

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  13. Those are my favorite kind of projects too Kathy, and I have to say my most rewarding! That turned out great!

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  14. Great arrangement. I really like the price.

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  15. Very cute arrangement! And I love the price!

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  16. That looks wonderful! What a great deal for such an adorable bit of Christmas greenery. I love the dollar tree. Check out my last post with the wreath I made from dollar tree items.

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  17. That looks just darling and I love that it can all be taken back apart in case you want to do something different next year!
    Vanessa

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  18. Hello Kathy~ I love the magic that takes place when you take various treasures and pair them together for a final result of something beautiful. It's sooo rewarding to create a "sweet Surprise."

    I adore your sugar plum kitchen decor. I want to make a few mini faux sweet treats for a sugary themed tree.

    It's good to be back, I hope you get a chance to stop by for a visit.

    Sweet wishes,
    Sara

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  19. Hi Kathy, That looks so cute!

    Kathy

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  20. I think it turned out really cute...and a bargain! Nice.

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  21. Hi Kathy,
    Your project turned out great and the price is definately right! I love poking around thrift and dollar stores too.
    Cathy

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  22. Great deal girlfriend. You have the BEST luck at Goodwill.... :)

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  23. Looks great, Kathy! Gotta love GW and DT. By the way, in my small little town, our Good Will and Dollar Tree are right next door to each other. Super convenient, don'cha think? Thanks for sharing!

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  24. Kathy, your jingle bell project turned out wonderfully. I so enjoy your decorating tips. Elizabeth

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  25. Wow dear Kathy, that's not too bad for less than $10 :-) Very cute!

    Happy December, cheers: Evi

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  26. Very nice Kathy. I love a Goodwill find and a crafty idea.

    Lisa

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  27. Kathy , thats so pretty... I'm sure you know if you'd bought something not nearly that size on any of the decor sites it would have close to 60.00 and shipping.. you did GREAT girl..!!!

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  28. Kathy honey this is really pretty.
    come over to my site I have something you will want to read
    Love
    Maggie

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  29. i love your project. you are very creative. im your newest follower, i love all your projects.

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  30. im doing some crafts, too...but certainly not as awesome as yours...

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  31. That turned out really cute!

    Any news yet?

    Manuela

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  32. Way cute and what deal. I love that you got it from Goodwill! It looks fab on your table. Thanks for sharing!

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  33. Kathy I had to come back over and say HI and congrats on winning my giveaway. When I visited the other day I was too much in a hurry to tell you the news so I did not get to enjoy your pictures like I wanted too.
    Their lovely and like Marla said the price tag is right.
    Your home is just beautiful and I love how you have everything for Christmas
    Love
    Maggie

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy