Dollar Tree ranks alongside Michaels and Walmart for craft supplies, particularly when creating charming DIY projects on a budget. Whether crafting your own yarn storage or converting small wood crates into budget-friendly decor, Dollar Tree products offer countless opportunities for crafting delightful and versatile items perfect for decoration, organization, or both. Surprisingly, you can even craft an adorable faux lemon tree using Dollar Tree items instead of spending $30 to $260 for a similar one.
To make your faux lemon tree with Dollar Tree supplies, gather: a plunger, hot glue, light green faux tree leaves with stems (preferably resembling lemon tree leaves), faux lemons with stems, a roll of burlap, floral garden moss, zip ties, a container, and some stones. Once you have these, you’re ready to create the ideal entryway piece, corner table centerpiece, or stylish accent for a side table.
Creating a faux lemon tree with mostly Dollar Tree finds
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To craft a faux lemon tree using Dollar Tree products, begin with the plunger as the trunk. Attach the bottom half of the leafy stems to the plunger handle’s end using hot glue, arranging the branches as desired. Continue gluing, alternating between faux lemons with leaves and plain leafy stems, until the tree looks full. Once all greenery is glued, secure the stems with two or three zip ties.
Next, wrap burlap around the stems and zip ties, continuing until reaching the plunger’s bottom. Flip the rubber plunger cup inside out and insert it into a small bucket, planter, or other container. Add stones for weight, tuck in extra burlap to fill gaps, and finish with hot-glued floral garden moss on the burlap. For a more realistic look, consider adding extra details.
If Dollar Tree doesn’t stock lemon leaves and stems, try Michaels, Amazon, or Walmart for similar options. Ensure your container fits a standard toilet plunger with a 6-inch diameter. Any burlap roll size works as long as it wraps the plunger and fills the sides. Alternatively, use brown fabric, rope, or similar materials for the trunk. If lemons aren’t to your taste, substitute with peaches or apples. Adapt this craft seasonally with evergreen boughs and holly in winter or fall leaves with spooky accents in autumn.
