Turn This Dollar Tree Bargain into Stylish Christmas Decor
Need a festive Christmas centerpiece?! 🎄
No one will be able to tell this little tabletop tree is actually from Dollar Tree after this easy makeover! Use faux snow and a few holiday floral embellishments, also found at the dollar store, to dress up this inexpensive $1 Christmas tree into a pretty centerpiece to be proud of.
These trees would also make creative and thoughtful small gifts for friends or neighbors!
Supplies Needed:
- 18 inch tabletop Christmas tree (Found in-store at Dollar Tree for ONLY $1!)
- artificial snow spray
- faux berries, small pine cones, and any other floral embellishments (Dollar Tree)
- Christmas bow for topper (Dollar Tree)
- hot glue gun and glue sticks
- floral foam (Dollar Tree)
- 7 inch planter, or some type of basket, box, or container
Directions:
1. ) Take the tree out of box and separate each branch. Instead of setting up the stand I used a piece of floral form to support it.
2.) Spray faux snow all over each tree branch, and let dry. (I found my can at Walmart for $1.50).
3.) Cut faux berries into smaller bundles and hot glue them to tree branches. Glue any additional embellishments. Try to make them evenly spaced throughout the tree.
4.) Place tree in a flower pot, basket, decorative box, bowl, or any other desired container. (I had these pots leftover from plants on my patio this summer. Look around the house for something to use!)
I’m passionate about decorating for Christmas without spending a ton of money, and these trees can be transformed into boutique looking decor with just a few easy supplies! I love how mine have kind of a farmhouse look to fit in with my house. You can customize them with any colors you’d like!
Do you already own some faux greenery, wreaths, or garland that could use a makeover?
Consider applying some of these tips to make them into unique, custom decor for your home!
These look great!
Thanks!
Wow, it looks amazing 😍! You would never think this came from Dollar Tree. Great job, Lina!
Too cute!
Love these! What a cute transformation! 🙂
I got these trees for my kids(5 and almost 2). They’re specifically JUST for them to decorate . I don’t touch their tree and they don’t mess with the big tree! They think it’s awesome!
Love this!!!
Oh how fun ❤️
Those look awesome.
Very nice. You are so creative.
Thanks Christie!
So cute!!!
What great ideas thks!
You’re welcome!
Look fancy..I love it GREAT JOB .
Ah thanks!
They look gorgeous!! Great job!
Thanks Shelly!
Wow. Those would like fifty bucks at Target!
Ha thanks!
Pretty
Thanks Melanie 😀
Love 💕💕💕
Love it–just the right touch!
Thanks so much 👍🏻
so cute!
Thanks Jen!
Amazing!
Thanks Dee!
Wow Lina these look awesome! So fancy! If I didn’t know this was made from Dollar Tree items you’d really have me fooled.
So cute! love this idea!
Wow! Beautiful. I wish I was that creative lol I bought two of these. One for my 7 yr old and another to send to my sons friend in the navy. I’m so excited for him to get his pk!
Love this. Thanks for the inspiration!
Oh thanks for stopping by!
Okay, so I’m going to be a little negative here. I’ll start by saying that I really like the look of this but how much did it really cost?
$1 tree
$1.50 snow
$3 accessories
$1 bow
$1 floral foam
$1 container
I count $8.50 if you buy everything from scratch. I’m thinking for the same or a little more I could buy something similar. Sorry, I do like it but it’s not really a dollar bargain to me.
Agreed. It’s something I would do if I already had the supplies but not something I would go out and buy all of the stuff for. I got the trees in a pot at target for $3 and got a box of mini bulbs for $3 and they look great.
Sure that’s about right! It’s ok for adding your opinion! I still think 8.50 is a deal if you look at how much things are in store. But also there’s value in creating something custom to your style. Thanks Mia!
Looks fantastic and I still think $8.50 is a great deal for as adorable as these look and the satisfaction that you created it on a budget! a lot of times these types of things are at least $20 & up which for many $8 is in the budget but $20 & up isn’t! Nice work
Thanks Gwen! Also you can use this idea to refresh your existing garland, wreaths, ect 👍🏻
Here’s another thought – swing by your local thrift stores and see what they have that you could use for this project. Ours are full of Christmas decor right now. Look for wreaths with berries and flowers and bows – I see them all the time for around a buck and there’s three of your needed supplies right there. If you already have white spray paint at home, and maybe some glitter, use that instead of buying the spray snow. Epsom salts sprinkled on while the paint is still wet adds a nice sparkle as well. Look through your old Christmas decor and see what could be deconstructed and remade. Instead of buying floral foam, wrap the tree trunk in burlap or a festive dishtowel you have on hand before setting it in a container you already have. It would look cute in a recycled can – like a large one from coffee or peaches. So many fun possibilities when you get creative with what you have! I love how yours turned out, Lina!
Great ideas! Love the cab idea!
I have made over thrift store Christmas finds – so fun! Thanks Arie!
Lina, you are always such a lady! I would have a hard time replying to negative comments with such kindness. You have been a great addition to the Hip2save team!
That’s super sweet of you to say! Thanks Rebe!!!
I agree, so that’s why I bought multiple trees. I can use the same supplies and bring down my cost per item. Economies of scale 😉 ! I am also buying my floral at Michaels. I think theirs looks better.
Michaels also has a lot of cheap ribbon.
Smart idea!
Super cute! Love this! Wish I could envision things like that. Merry Christmas 🎅⛄🎄
Awesome post!!!!! Thank you! 🙂
Thanks for your kind words!
Love it!! Great job Lina!
Thanks so much!!
What’s the faux snow called at Walmart? It’s not showing on my app ): Does it go by another name??
I think the brand I had is Santa Snow – hope that helps!
Love it!! I’m going to use these as centerpieces on Christmas Eve and let each family take one home! Thanks for the idea!
Oh how fun!
Cool idea!
Thanks!
Looks great and you get bragging rights for something DIY.
Ha yes! Thanks so much.
That’s a lovely tree, if you don’t mind me asking, what brand of glue gun are you using. Mine broke and I need to get a new one, yours looks like a pretty decent brand.
Oh man. Honestly I just have the $5 one from Michaels. Ha – I should put a nice one on my Christmas list. Maybe other readers can share their fav brand!?
My favorite brand is “Cheap”. Thrift stores always have glue guns for around $1.00. I check to make sure they work before I purchase. I currently have about 10 glue guns…..in different areas in my craft supplies. Great for crafting get togethers too!!
Oh great tip! I like this idea! 👍🏻
Lina, you are so creative! I love this!
Ah thanks Lesli!
These look great! Love the idea of creating something myself!
Thanks Danielle! ❤️
Beautiful creations, Lina! You are always so inspiring!! As always, thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for your kind words!
Love this idea! My kids love doing crafts. I can afford to take them to the dollar tree and they could each pick out a few ornaments to make their own tree.
So cute! I think I will do something similar. I have the ribbon for a bow already, a tin tea can I think I will put it in. I have misc decor to put on the tree. I will only need to buy the trees and spray snow! It will be a cheap project for me!!! Thank you so much for sharing!
Love the tin can idea!
Very cute
Thanks!
Looks really nice but I would not use the spray indoors, go outside and do it cause I believe it’s toxic. Read the can.
I made this yesterday and turned out great! Thanks for sharing!
Oh yay!! You’re so welcome 😊
I thought maybe I could add the battery pack 10 mini lights to it.Making these for my sons New house and for his mantle.
Oh how fun! Great idea 😉
I think I might have seen this post last year here in H2S and I love this idea!! I decided to change my Christmas colors and the combination I chose is hard to find so this is the perfect idea – make my own!! Thanks again!
Oh yay! Have fun!
My girlfriends and I are getting together this Saturday for a “Ladies Craft Day” and this has now been added to the list of crafts to do. It is stunning! Thanks for the idea.
Oh yay! I love craft days with friends- enjoy!