Turn a $1 Dollar Tree Leaf Dish into Cute Fall Decor with Spray Paint!
This simple Dollar Tree fall decor DIY uses plastic maple leaf dishes and spray paint for an adorable autumn tray.
Ready to get going on your fall home decor?!
I’m sharing how I made these $1 plastic Dollar Tree maple leaf dishes into pretty fall decor pieces using just spray paint! This Dollar Tree fall DIY is a super easy craft anyone can do, and the price is right for this inexpensive project.
The result is a beautiful, rustic farmhouse-style piece that looks much more expensive than $1. Plus, you can style and display it on a shelf or mantel as part of a fall vignette.
Does Dollar Tree sell spray paint?
You won’t find spray paint for sale at Dollar Tree, but to keep your DIY frugal, you can spray paint for an affordable price at these store recommendations:
Hip Tip: If you have an unsteady hand, try using a Rust-Oleum Spray Grip. It makes it even easier to spray paint, and is less than $5!
Tips for making these Dollar Tree maple leaf dishes:
- Try these awesome spray paints I used! I used this Rust-oleum Chalked in linen white for the first time and love the matte texture. It’s so beautiful, and it sprayed on this Dollar Tree fall decor very even and smooth. The blue leaf is Rust-Oleum in ocean mist color. I love that minty blue!
- Apply several light coats of spray paint. I know it’s super tempting to keep spraying, but if you can do a few light coats and let them dry in between, it’ll look great!
- Sand the edges for a rustic farmhouse look! I used a light grit sanding block and paper to add character around the edges.
Dollar Tree Leaf Dish Makeover
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Directions
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Spray paint the back and front of your Dollar Tree leaf dish. Do several light coats as needed. Let dry.
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Once dry, gently sand the edges around the leaf to reveal a little of the underneath color. Note this is optional for a more rustic look.
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Display on shelf or mantel and style with pumpkins and other fall decor.
I’m FALL-ing for this Dollar Tree fall decor leaf craft for sure!
Aren’t these maple leaves so cute? This Dollar Tree fall DIY continues to please year after year! These leaves look like they came from a more expensive home decor boutique, rather than the dollar store!
I just love using spray paint for an instant makeover, especially on Dollar Tree items. It’s so easy to incorporate your Dollar Tree maple leaves into your own fall decor by styling them with small pumpkins like I did above – so cute!
So cute! Love this idea!
Thanks Kellie!
I love this. And it’s sooo easy
Thanks Diann! Yes I love easy crafts like this ❤️
Absolutely love this! So easy, definitely my kind of craft.
Yay! Thanks for the sweet comment
I don’t know how you come up with these great ideas , but keep them coming. Decorating on the cheap is perfect for me!
Thanks for the feedback Colleen!
This is such a cute idea! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Rachel!
Love this! And I already have the paint. Woot!
Yay- have so much fun creating yours Lacey!
Lina you sure do love that mint green…..your nails look great and match it perfectly!! You are so talented…..thanks for sharing such great and easy ideas with the rest of us!!
Ha! I do love mint green 😂 and thanks so much Heather for reading and for your sweet comment!
I love mint green too! I found several fall items last year. This would be perfect! Thank you.
Oh yay – have fun Candy! ❤️
Great idea! I would try with more autumn color!
Nice! Have fun creating yours ❤️
You really are wonderwoman, Lina. Martha Stewart has nothing on you. I’m always totally amazed!
Aw lol – that’s so sweet Alli ❤️ thanks so much for reading and taking the time to comment ❤️
Please keep these types of posts coming; I love them!
Thanks Suzanne! I do also!
The best “tool” I ever bought was a Rustoleum spray trigger that you attach to the paint can. It’s called Rustoleum Comfort Grip. It was about $6 but gives you so much more control and a gentle even spray. No more drips and uneven layers…at least for me. Would work well on this project. The spray never gets on the trigger handle so no cleaning either.
Thanks for the suggestion!
I did this last year with the Dollar Tree plastic leaf dish. It came out so nice! I did not sand the edges however. Looks perfect in my corner hutch with a white ceramic fox, for a fall-ish look without going overboard.
That’s awesome Debbie! Thanks for sharing 👏
Has anyone seen these dishes around this year?
Thanks for this idea. I have some metallic red and silver star dishes that I bought on clearance after the holidays a few years back. I live the shape and size but I find myself not using them because they are soooo shiny. I’m going to do this in white and maybe a pale blue?
Oh that’s a fun idea!
I did this and spray painted mine gold! I didn’t think about making it white. Such a cute idea.
Oh thanks Nikki! I love gold also 😍
OMG dollar tree is killing it with the decor this fall. Have your seen their ceramic pumpkins in cream? What about their glittery ones?! Gorgeous!
Yes! You’re a genius! We need more Lina!
Awww oh thanks Amy! 💕🙌
Can they be used for food items after painting??
Hey Dee! Since you would be applying spray paint without a top coating, I would say that it would not be food safe. You might be able to find a food-safe sealer to apply, or cover with plastic wrap before placing food on it. Hoping this is helpful! 💕