Spring Decor Dollar Store Crafts
Decorating on a budget can be a little trying at times, can’t it?
But you know what? Having this “splinter” in my plans has helped my social anxiety in an amazing way.
How?
Well, first off, it’s made me get out of the house and try new things. In other words, as much as I LOVE using nature, sometimes you just need something handmade or crafted in a way that cannot be created through wood.
I know, I know. I can’t believe I just said that either!
However, it’s completely true. Texture and variety are awesome for decorating in layers, and I cannot stress how essential it is for setting up anything from a dining room table centerpiece to a bookcase and even your kitchen counters.
Ok, so back to the main event.
Looking for affordable decor not only got me out of the house, but it also forced me to go to new stores and look around my town for deals and steals and interesting finds.
Recently I stopped by my local dollar store and found these little cutie pa-tooties.
While I can appreciate their cuteness factor I also know that they’re just not my thing when it comes to decorating.
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So, I did what I always do when I need a quick fix.
I painted them!
I got out my handy-dandy silver spray paint
Now granted, I changed my mind about the birds once I got them to store.
I wanted something lighter and less metallic so I got a bottle of ivory spray paint
I don’t know. Maybe it’s just me.
Metallic colors usually have to fit a specific criteria for me to use them. For some reason, birds are not one of them.
What do you guys think?
Happy Decorating!
Keri says
February 29, 2016 at 11:23 amLZ, these little guys are too cute!! They go great with the nature elements in your setting!!
LZ Cathcart says
March 10, 2016 at 11:25 amThank you so much, Keri! You know me and my nature ;)
Christine says
February 29, 2016 at 7:37 pmSuper gorgeous spring decor!!! LOVE IT
LZ Cathcart says
March 10, 2016 at 10:48 amThank you so much, Christine! It was sooooo easy, and so psyched how pretty it turned out :)
ananda says
March 3, 2016 at 1:54 amtotally enchanting and magical!! i love how you transformed these! =) we must be soul sisters, because i just scheduled my dollar store diy for tomorrow morning! =) xoxo
LZ Cathcart says
March 10, 2016 at 10:46 amBut of course, my dear ;) I am jumping over to your page right now to check it out! xoxo
lorraine Williamson says
April 24, 2016 at 3:37 pmlove the table display so cool all the elements just fit together pinned and shared have a great day
LZ Cathcart says
April 24, 2016 at 10:03 pmThank you so much, Lorraine! Hope you had a great weekend :)
Sharon Rowe says
April 26, 2016 at 12:29 pmThanks for sharing on Monday Madness link party! I love these little creatures! I never thought to paint them, that is such a simple idea and yet they look stunning! Thanks again for sharing and I hope to see you next week! :)
LZ Cathcart says
May 1, 2016 at 3:48 pmThanks so much, Sharon, and will do ;)
Pamela Smith says
April 26, 2016 at 6:52 pmThey turned out really cute! Don’t you just love spray paint!!? Love your decor!
LZ Cathcart says
May 1, 2016 at 4:02 pmSpray is most definitely AH-mazing! I couldn’t live with out it!
Desirae says
April 27, 2016 at 6:53 amWhat a great find! I love some of the stuff I find in dollar stores :)
LZ Cathcart says
May 1, 2016 at 4:06 pmI know, right?! Every once in awhile I’ll find something that I just can’t live without. :)
Jaclyn | One Thousand Oaks says
April 28, 2016 at 12:12 amI love your spring decor! And those creatures are so cute! Great idea to spray paint them!
LZ Cathcart says
May 1, 2016 at 4:16 pmThanks, Jaclyn! Spray paint is such a great way to “fix” anything :)
Audra @ Renewed Projects says
April 28, 2016 at 9:39 pmI was a little unsure at the beginning of your post about changing the color of the critters, but you pulled it all together nicely. Looks classy. :)