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How to Make a Christmas Craft With Dollar Store Items

December 11, 2017 by boondocks 49 Comments

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I keep on saying I am finished with my Christmas decorations but really you know I ‘m not. I’m never finished because there is just too much stuff to be repurposed and it seems to be right in front of me all of the time. Case in point what happened for this project. 

But I’m getting ahead of myself.  Today I am back again with my dollar store crafting buddies.  You may remember we did this a while back and I made a beautiful dollar store fall wreath. Well today I am going to show you how to make a Christmas craft with dollar store items. 
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​At the end of this project you’ll be able to see what my friends did with their dollar store finds. 
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Dollar Store Logo, How to Make a Christmas Craft with Dollar Store Items www.theboondocksblog.com
I had gone to my local Dollar Tree and seen so many pretty things I was itching to get started with this project.  I left to go get some groceries and well, you know how that goes.  When I came back a few days later it was like a different store. No fancy ornaments, no decor by the gallon.  The only thing that was hanging on the walls was a whole lot of gift bags.  Ugh!! You know how I like to wrap my own presents. 

I looked all over the store and found some not so nice things and only one thing that really caught my eye. My dollar store items were these two glittery stars. 
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Stars bought from the Dollar Tree, How to Make a Christmas Craft with Dollar Store Items www.theboondocksblog.com

What I used:

  • An old broken round clock frame
  • Americana chalky type paint in Everlasting
  • Daddy Van’s decorative wax in Cafe Noir 
  • DecoArt Metallic Lustre in White Frost
  • 2 dollar store glitter stars
  • red ribbon with wire sides
  • brushes
  • wire
  • thread​

​My dad unearthed this old clock frame from the basement.  As you can see it is worthless and it is also plastic.  Something had to be done with it pronto!  I had it lying around in my living room for a month, just taking up space till the time rolled around for this project.  Once I had bought my stars home I knew just what to do with it. 
old plastic clock frame, How to Make a Christmas Craft with Dollar Store Items www.theboondocksblog.com
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​The How -To:

The first step was to go over the plastic with three coats of chalk paint.  Just enough to cover it and use it as a base.  It took practically no time at all since the paint dries so fast. 
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painting the frame with chalky type paint, How to Make a Christmas Craft with Dollar Store Items www.theboondocksblog.com
Because the center cardboard paper part looked really flat, I decided to add the Metallic Lustre White Frost to give it a bit of sheen.  No need to worry about perfection here since this would be the background. I just put it on with a brush and it dried in seconds.   Doesn’t it look like a pearl?
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adding metallic lustre to the cardboard part of the clock frame, How to Make a Christmas Craft with Dollar Store Items www.theboondocksblog.com
I then added the Daddy Van’s Cafe Noir wax, a few coats with a thick round brush. 
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adding wax over the frame part of the clock, How to Make a Christmas Craft with Dollar Store Items www.theboondocksblog.com
And then wiped it off with a clean cotton cloth.  You can see that some of the wax stays in the crevices and gives the piece an aged feel. 
wiping the wax off, How to Make a Christmas Craft with Dollar Store Items www.theboondocksblog.com

​I then attached the first star by using a wire and passing it through the star into the back of the clock.  There was a hole in the center from where the hands used to be.  The second star was attached by very thin thread in two strategic points on either side of the star. 

​You cannot see the threads at all and the reason I did this instead of using glue is because I may want to use the stars for another project later on.  It would be a shame to have them damaged from the glue. Of course you can go ahead and use the glue.  I’m very noncommittal when it comes to my projects. 

securing the star with a wire, How to Make a Christmas Craft with Dollar Store Items www.theboondocksblog.com
The final step was to add a pretty bow on top.  I went for red this time because I wanted a nice contrast to all of that white and glitter.
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Adding a red ribbon to the top, How to Make a Christmas Craft with Dollar Store Items www.theboondocksblog.com
 

​I’m sure it would have looked just as pretty with another color or a burlap ribbon. 

red ribbon on the top of the frame, How to Make a Christmas Craft with Dollar Store Items www.theboondocksblog.com
The wax really helps to give the frame a classy feel. But also a bit rustic too. While the before was all about the wood, it was so obviously fake that it did nothing to make you want to keep it. But now it can go with almost any decor. 
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stars attached to the clock frame, How to Make a Christmas Craft with Dollar Store Items www.theboondocksblog.com
So even thought I went to the store and did not find the plethora of things I had expected, I was still able to save the situation.  I think it turned out just great. 
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2 stars from the dollar store set into a clock frame, How to Make a Christmas Craft with Dollar Store Items www.theboondocksblog.com
In fact, it would make a wonderful gift. And would fit in just about any home because it is so neutral. 
2 clocks set into a clock frame repurposed as Christmas decor, How to Make a Christmas Craft with Dollar Store Items www.theboondocksblog.com
So you see, keeping that clock frame within my sight all that time really paid off. If I had hidden it away somewhere I never would have remembered it and it would still be collecting dust somewhere.

And that was my dollar store craft for this month and of course it had to be a holiday wall decor.  But more importantly I finally got that old clock frame out of the living room and onto a wall. 

 

Now scroll below to see what my friends have done with their Dollar Store items. 
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Make sure to hop on over and visit my blogging friends to see what they have come up with for this dollar store craft challenge. 
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  1. Debbie

    December 10, 2017 at 11:26 pm

    Hi Mary, is there nothing you can’t recycle? You’ve managed to make a lovely Christmas decoration out of rubbish! When I look at a broken clock I see a broken clock, no matter how hard I look!
    xx

    Reply
    • Mary

      December 18, 2017 at 11:08 am

      Debbie there is nothing that gets past my junk reprocessing eye!! 😉

      Reply
  2. Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

    December 11, 2017 at 6:58 am

    How pretty! I love the use of a broken clock! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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    • Mary

      December 18, 2017 at 11:10 am

      Thank you Marci, it’s a good thing I didn’t throw it out!

      Reply
  3. Michelle Leslie

    December 11, 2017 at 7:10 am

    Darn it!!! I hate it when that happens. You’ve got all these visions in your head and then the store no longer has the stuff, but you still made a plan Mary and it looks lovely. Did your dad recognize the old plastic clock when he saw what you’d done?

    Reply
    • Mary

      December 18, 2017 at 11:15 am

      He was really surprised when he saw it. That put a smile on my face!

      Reply
  4. Gail @Purple Hues and Me

    December 11, 2017 at 8:08 am

    Another great repurpose project, Mary! And this one looks amazing and very pretty using dollar store stars! What a great idea! Looks like you have another basement filled with repurpose surprises!

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    • Mary

      December 18, 2017 at 2:16 pm

      I certainly hope so Gail. If not then I’m sure my Dad will find lots of fun stuff to bring my way.

      Reply
  5. [email protected]

    December 11, 2017 at 9:02 am

    You’re always coming up with something to rescue items doomed for the trash Mary!
    Hope you’re enjoying your first Christmas (in a while) in NY.
    xxx

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    • Mary

      December 18, 2017 at 2:18 pm

      I am having a great time and my Christmas is complete. e have had snow twice and I even got to shovel. The experience is complete. Now to just lay back and enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Katerina Konstantinou

    December 11, 2017 at 10:03 am

    I loved the natural colors that you picked for this project! Indeed this would make a perfect gift!

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    • Mary

      December 18, 2017 at 2:19 pm

      Or I might take the bow off and keep it for myself! 😉

      Reply
  7. Marjan Hoebeke-Pfaff

    December 11, 2017 at 11:34 am

    Awe! This is sooo beautiful!!! You’re absolutely brilliant, dear Mary!

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    • Mary

      December 18, 2017 at 2:22 pm

      Thank you sweet Marjan. I had to repurpose that poor clock. it was just staring at me!

      Reply
  8. Jeannee Taylor

    December 11, 2017 at 11:44 am

    That is really beautiful! It has a lovely old world feel to it! I love it!

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    • Mary

      December 18, 2017 at 2:25 pm

      Thanks Jeannee that is exactly what I was after. Love that white wax!

      Reply
  9. Uwe

    December 11, 2017 at 12:37 pm

    Mary, you did a great Job!
    Best wishes
    Uwe

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    • Mary

      December 18, 2017 at 2:26 pm

      Thank you so much Uwe!

      Reply
  10. Jessica

    December 11, 2017 at 1:44 pm

    I love the stars you used in this! They turned out so beautifully! The entire thing looks so pretty!

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    • Mary

      December 18, 2017 at 2:30 pm

      Thanks so much Jessica. I will have to be more diligent when I go to the dollar store next time!

      Reply
  11. Katrin

    December 11, 2017 at 2:53 pm

    Oh I hate when that happens, and I always try to get stuff right when I see it because it has happened a lot of times that when I wait too long, I end up with nothin! But you made it work, these two stars really found their spot in this beautiful frame!

    Reply
  12. Janet

    December 11, 2017 at 4:37 pm

    What a great repurpose this is Mary…pinning for future reference!

    Reply
  13. Two Chicks and a Mom/Donna

    December 11, 2017 at 5:07 pm

    Hi Mary. I would never have thought to use an old clock frame–such a great idea! I do love the look of your finished product. Pinned!

    Reply
  14. Marie

    December 11, 2017 at 5:18 pm

    I really like this, Mary! I could see it hung as a front door wreath as well. This is the perfect marriage between dollar store finds and recycling. Very high end looking – love it – pinned it!

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  15. Florence

    December 11, 2017 at 7:01 pm

    Mary, you amaze me with your creativity! About how big is that clock & how big are the stars? How come I never find any of that in MY Dollar Store? Huh? Huh? Huh? All I see are shopping bags. I do try. This looks so nice though…just like something store-bought…really. The red ribbon is the perfect colorful touch.

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  16. Laurie

    December 11, 2017 at 7:26 pm

    Mary, What a fun craft this is! Would never have guessed what was used for the base and it makes a lovely backdrop for the glitter stars! Pinned.

    Reply
  17. Jeanie Croope

    December 11, 2017 at 8:41 pm

    Nice, Mary! It looks like something FAR more than a dollar!

    Reply
  18. Maria Brittis

    December 11, 2017 at 10:19 pm

    I just fall in love with all your DIY’s they are so unique and they all have this Global vibe to it, maybe its something from being in Greece. Very cool. Merry Christmas.
    Maria

    Reply
  19. Barbara Chapman ~ French Ethereal

    December 11, 2017 at 10:59 pm

    I love this, Mary! What a great way to jazz up that old clock! We have a clock that fell off the wall and I’ve stashed it underneath… might have to pull it out and make something similar. Happily pinning to my Crafts to Make board several times this week for you. 🙂
    Enjoy your Christmas decorating/decorations/crafting! I’m never really done, either… always redecorating. Lol!
    xoxo Barb 🙂

    Reply
  20. Debrashoppeno5

    December 11, 2017 at 11:01 pm

    This is so pretty. I love how you framed out the stars. The red ribbon gives it a nice pop of color.

    Reply
  21. Sarah -Craft Invaders

    December 12, 2017 at 5:55 am

    Such a pretty decoration Mary. I love stars and am sure I’d be keeping this up all year round. Great inspiration!

    Reply
  22. Linda at Mixed Kreations

    December 12, 2017 at 7:57 am

    Another awesome repurpose Mary! You gave that old broken down clock a new purpose. And what a great repurpose, it turned out so pretty. No more ugly clock, just some pretty holiday decor, and then change the ribbon later to use as everyday decor.

    Reply
  23. Beverly

    December 12, 2017 at 8:45 am

    Your star decoration is lovely, Mary. I like the layered look. I’ve learned that if I see something I want at a dollar store, I’d better go ahead and buy it. I’ve gone back to find what I wanted was all sold out, too.

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  24. Carolann

    December 12, 2017 at 9:03 am

    Wow, that’s such a beautiful idea! I love to repurpose things around the house and the stars are the hit of this project!

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  25. Christina Makri

    December 13, 2017 at 6:55 am

    Wow Mary… every item in your house or dollar store is soon to be a perfect decor item! You did excellent work once more my friend 🙂

    Reply
  26. Bliss

    December 13, 2017 at 8:10 am

    I can see that as a door wreath that can withstand the elements!

    Reply
  27. Pili

    December 13, 2017 at 1:01 pm

    Another great repurpose Mary, the stars fit perfectly there and you can use them again for another project.

    Reply
  28. Carol

    December 13, 2017 at 4:07 pm

    Oh I know the feeling of thinking you’re done and…. Absolutely love what you did w/ these. I made a tree topper out of the same stars!

    Reply
  29. Stacey

    December 13, 2017 at 11:51 pm

    Mary, that turned out beautifully!

    Reply
  30. Debbie-Dabble

    December 14, 2017 at 9:48 pm

    Thanks so much for stopping by!! What a great project! Love the finished product!
    Hug,
    Deb

    Reply
  31. Dealman

    December 14, 2017 at 10:38 pm

    @ Marry
    You’re absolutely brilliant. Great post.
    Lisa

    Reply
  32. Nancy Andres

    December 15, 2017 at 11:38 am

    Thanks Mary for hosting. Visiting Sweet Inspirations with Shower Power and Affirmations. Hope it reminds everyone to take good self-care now and into the New Year. Your Christmas craft star is amazing. Thanks for sharing. I pinned it and will share about the party.

    Reply
  33. Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled

    December 15, 2017 at 12:19 pm

    Cute decor item, Mary! Happy holidays in NYC. Visiting from Dollar Store Craft Challenge.

    Reply
  34. Elise Ho

    December 15, 2017 at 11:56 pm

    What a creative ideas. Have wonderful holiday and keep on crafting.

    Reply
  35. Mother of 3

    December 16, 2017 at 6:55 pm

    Very pretty! I love the sparkly stars but would have been stumped with what to do with them.

    Reply
  36. Leanna

    December 17, 2017 at 1:25 am

    This is beautifully done Mary. It truly looks boutique to me and I love how neutral it is. The pearl background looks great as does the wax shadowing. Perfection lady, beautiful transformation.

    Reply
  37. Amber Harrop

    December 18, 2017 at 5:22 pm

    Only you could take something from the dollar store and make it look great Mary

    Reply
  38. Keri Roberts

    December 23, 2017 at 10:56 pm

    Mary, this is such a creative and beautiful repurpose of the clock and stars!! I love the red bow on top. This is such a beautiful piece of wall art.

    Reply
  39. Jelica Zdero

    January 4, 2018 at 6:00 am

    Mary, you are a dollar store guru! You seem to always know how to make inexpensive finds sing!

    Reply

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