Flag Day is coming up this weekend and the 4th of July is right around the corner, so it’s the perfect time to make yourself a patriotic serving tray!  This one uses a simple antiquing technique to make it look like it’s been in the family for generations.

Project estimate:

• Cloth flag, $1 and up
• Plastic serving tray, $1
• Mod Podge, on hand
• Brown acrylic paint, on hand or $1 and up

Total:  $2 and up

Cut the flag as close as possible to the plastic pole.  Place the flag in a container of water to soak.  This will loosen up any starch in the flag and allow it to easily conform to the shape of your tray.

Coat the top of the tray with Mod Podge.  Wring out the excess water in the flag and place it on top of the tray.

Wet the paint brush with water and, starting in the middle, work out the air bubbles in the flag.  Let dry completely, several hours or overnight.

Cut the flag leaving approximately 1/2 inch of excess fabric around the edge.  Turn the tray upside down and coat the edges of the flag with Mod Podge.  Adhere the edges to the underside of the tray.  Let dry.

To antique the flag, add a small amount of brown paint to your Mod Podge.  (NOTE: If you don’t want your flag stained, leave out the paint.)  Seal the tray using using the Mod Podge with or without the paint and let dry.

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Around here we like to play with our food – funky kitchen-related crafts are among our favorites!  This roaringly awesome dino serving plate from Gretchen at Three Little Monkeys Studio would be a great addition to the spread at a dinosaur themed party, or any time that you want to add a little more excitement to a snack or meal.  What other toys could you incorporate into a serving plate like this?  [how to make a dinosaur serving dish]

Project estimate:

•  Toy dinosaur, $1
• Plate, on hand or $1
• Glue, on hand
• Paint, on hand or $1 and up

Total:  $1 and up

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Wedding season is almost upon us once again!  Are you or anyone you know preparing for the Big Day?  Wedding crafts are among the most popular category of dollar store crafts; when planning a wedding on a budget (and who isn’t these days?) even those who’ve never crafted a day in their lives pick up their glue guns and DIY as much as possible in the name of saving money.  We’ve rounded up some of our favorite wedding-related dollar store crafts.  Wondering what kinds of things you should look for at the dollar store for your wedding crafts?  All of these crafts involve items you can find at Dollar Tree.

[Tissue Paper]

[Balloons]

[Tissue Paper Balloon Lanterns by Kleas]

If you’re looking for an economical, DIY alternative to store-bought paper lanterns, try this easy idea incorporating balloons and tissue paper.  The resulting papier-mache-like lanterns can be customized easily by using tissue paper in your wedding colors.

[White Wedding Favor Boxes]

[Heart Favor Boxes by Shindig Parties To Go]

This project was originally made for Valentine’s Day, but it translates well to weddings!  Using colorful scrapbook paper, plain white favor boxes are transformed into festive heart favor boxes!  Replace the colors and embellishments however you see fit to make them match your wedding theme; the technique remains the same.

[All-Occasion Gift Wrap]

[Fruit Drop Candies]

[Extra Large Star Party Favors by The Cheese Thief]

These origami star favors are super economical; just a few rolls of wrapping paper is all you need to make enough for all of your guests!  Tuck hard candies or other treats inside as a special surprise for the recipients.

[Clear Cello Wrap]

[Cellophane Origami Star Garland by The Cheese Thief]

Once you’ve mastered folding origami stars, grab a roll of cello wrap and some string to make this crystal-like star garland.  Hang them alongside clear Christmas lights for a little bit of elegant sparkle!

[Silk Roses]

[Round Candle Holders]

[Rose Votive Candle Holders by Two Crafty Mules]

Don’t know what to do with all of those silk flowers in the craft department at Dollar Tree?  If you can find roses in the right colors for your wedding, make rose votive holders!  Look for glass candle holders that are rounded to make a nicely-shaped flower.

[Serving Trays]

[Taper Candle Holders]

[Colorful Tiered Trays by Joy’s Hope]

Tiered trays are one of the most popular varieties of dollar store craft.  This variation, assembled from serving trays and candlesticks, uses spray paint to add a pop of color.  (If you use paint that is not food-safe, make sure you do not place food items directly on the trays; use a barrier such as cocktail napkins or cupcake liners to keep your guests safe!)

[Crepe Paper Streamers]

[Crepe Paper Flower Corsages by Under the Table and Dreaming]

Let’s not forget one of the handmade goodies you will need for members of your wedding party and for distinguished guests: corsages!  While crepe paper streamers are a party decorating staple, fashioning them into frilly flowers is a twist you might not have considered!

What are your favorite wedding crafts using dollar store items?

Disclosure:  This post is sponsored by DollarTree.com.  All opinions are 100% my own.

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