{"id":1547,"date":"2024-08-28T18:42:26","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T18:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/?p=1547"},"modified":"2025-04-16T14:34:08","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T14:34:08","slug":"turn-a-1-dollar-tree-leaf-dish-into-cute-fall-decor-with-spray-paint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/28\/turn-a-1-dollar-tree-leaf-dish-into-cute-fall-decor-with-spray-paint\/","title":{"rendered":"Turn a $1 Dollar Tree Leaf Dish into Cute Fall Decor with Spray Paint!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>This simple Dollar Tree fall decor DIY uses plastic maple leaf dishes and spray paint for an adorable autumn tray.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9922426 skip-lazy lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"diy dollar tree leaf dish makeover\" width=\"912\" height=\"479\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diy-dollar-tree-leaf-dish-makeover-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Ready to get going on your fall home decor?!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I&rsquo;m sharing how I made these $1 plastic Dollar Tree <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">maple leaf dishes<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<div class=\"knockout default-blue\">\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Does Dollar Tree sell spray paint?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You won&rsquo;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:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\">Lowe&rsquo;s<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\">Walmart<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\">Hobby Lobby<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\">Menards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\">Blaine&rsquo;s Farm and Fleet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\">Dollar General<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\">Target<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\">Home Depot<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hip Tip: <\/strong>If you have an unsteady hand, try using a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">Rust-Oleum Spray Grip<\/a>. It makes it even easier to spray paint, and is less than $5!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"knockout default-blue\">\n<blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Tips for making these Dollar Tree maple leaf dishes:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>Try these awesome spray paints I used! I used this <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">Rust-oleum Chalked in linen white<\/a> for the first time and love the matte texture. It&rsquo;s so beautiful, and it sprayed on this Dollar Tree fall decor very even and smooth. The blue leaf is <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">Rust-Oleum in ocean mist<\/a> color. I love that minty blue!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply several light coats of spray paint. I know it&rsquo;s super tempting to keep spraying, but if you can do a few light coats and let them dry in between, it&rsquo;ll look great!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Sand the edges for a rustic farmhouse look! I used a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">light grit sanding block<\/a> and paper to add character around the edges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9922568 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Dollar Tree plates next to a can of chalk paint\" width=\"912\" height=\"479\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/maple-leaf-trays-from-dollar-tree-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9922576 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"spray painting a plastic leaf blue\" width=\"912\" height=\"608\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/spray-painting-a-plastic-leaf-blue-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9922477 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"sanding the edges of painted dollar tree dish\" width=\"912\" height=\"608\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/using-sandpaper-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9922485 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"spray paint and leaf dishes on counter\" width=\"912\" height=\"608\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/spray-paint-and-leaf-dishes-on-counter-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"recipe recipe-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"recipe-title\">\n<h2>Dollar Tree Leaf Dish Makeover <\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"button button-transparent print-recipe\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-print\"><\/i>Print<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"padding-top small\">\n<h4 class=\"section-header\">Supplies Needed<\/h4>\n<div class=\"ingredients-list background\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=999&#038;u=316239&#038;m=64888&#038;urllink=www.dollartree.com%2Fmetallic-plastic-leaf-dishes%2F256978\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tleaf-shaped plastic dish from Dollar Tree \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/goto.target.com\/c\/12116\/81938\/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Frust-oleum-12oz-chalked-linen-spray-paint-white%2F-%2FA-75575303\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tspray paint \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsand paper \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"margin-top margin-bottom\">\n<h4 class=\"section-header\">Directions<\/h4>\n<div class=\"directions background\">\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Spray paint the back and front of your Dollar Tree leaf dish. Do several light coats as needed. Let dry.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Once dry, gently sand the edges around the leaf to reveal a little of the underneath color.<em> Note this is optional for a more rustic look.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Display on shelf or mantel and style with pumpkins and other fall decor.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9922577 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"diy leaf bowl on the mantel\" width=\"912\" height=\"608\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diy-leaf-bowl-on-the-mantel-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>I&rsquo;m FALL-ing for this Dollar Tree fall decor leaf craft for sure!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Aren&rsquo;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!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9922566 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"painted fall leaves from dollar tree styled on mantel \" width=\"912\" height=\"608\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/fall-leaf-dollar-tree-decor-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>I just love using spray paint for an instant makeover, especially on <a rel=\"\">Dollar Tree items<\/a>. It&rsquo;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 &ndash; <em>so<\/em> cute!<\/p>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><a rel=\"\">Check out more of our frugal crafts and DIYs!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This simple Dollar Tree fall decor DIY uses plastic maple leaf dishes and spray paint for an adorable autumn tray. &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/28\/turn-a-1-dollar-tree-leaf-dish-into-cute-fall-decor-with-spray-paint\/\" class=\"more-link\"><span class=\"more-button\">Continue Reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Turn a $1 Dollar Tree Leaf Dish into Cute Fall Decor with Spray Paint!<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1550,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1547","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-crafts-diy"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1547","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1547"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1547\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1578,"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1547\/revisions\/1578"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1550"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1547"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1547"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1547"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}