Hello friends!

Only 5 days left before the 4th of July, can you believe June is over?

I am so excited to be sharing all of my Dollar Tree’s DIYs together in one spot.  I entered my mantel in a 4th of July Dollar Tree challenge.  A group of friends got together to join a Dollar Tree challenge, the challenge is creating a July 4th craft/decor not exceeding $15 using 80% Dollar Tree items.  I had a lot of fun decorating my mantel for the holiday!  This is my first ever July 4th mantel!!

Here are the items I found at the Dollar Tree….I spent my entire budget of $15.00.

•  2 foam boards – $2.00
• 2 packages of the bandannas – $2.00
• 1 package of fan decorations – $1.00
• 1 blue star cup – $1.00
• 1 package of mini flags – $1.00
• 1 package of curly ribbons – $1.00
• 1 head band – $1.00
• 1 bundle of faux onion grass – $1.00
• 1 bundle of flowers with stars – $1.00
• 1 metal star wand – $1.00
• 1 metal star wall decor – $1.00
• 1 candle pedestal – $1.00
• 1 package of star votive candle – $1.00

Total amount spent $15.00

Let’s get started!

I kept my window frame up because I like the layer look.  I placed my DIY stars and strips boards up in the center of the mantel.  If you missed that DIY you can go HERE to check that out.

I purchased a package of patriotic fan decorations.  I open one all the way and the smaller one half way.

I added my silver candle holders to the setting.  The candle sticks and candy-cane striped candles are some of the 20% non-Dollar Tree items I used.  HERE are candle holders that are similar to the ones I am using.

Across from the candlesticks I placed my DIY Votive candle decor.  If you missed that DIY you can go HERE to see how I made that.

At the end of the mantel I placed the DIY firecracker pick arrangement.  If you missed the DIY on how I made the firecracker picks you can go HERE to check that out.

Heading to the hearth of my fireplace where I placed a basket and my DIY bandanna pillows.  If you missed that post you can go HERE to see how I made the pillows.  HERE is a basket similar to the one I am using.

I sat my basket on the hearth and added my pillows inside.  I placed a little single bandanna over the edge to give it a little more red and a little bundle of lamb’s ear to the back.

Placing my smaller lantern in front on the floor.  If you like the lanterns I have you can find them HERE.  I painted mine white since I purchased mine.

Few more views of my decor!

The over all look!

I really had to use my imagination on this challenge so the word “challenge” really was fitting.  Once I got things started it was beginning to be a lot of fun.  Maybe it is just me, but I love doing things that challenge me a bit.  If not, life would be pretty boring….at least for me it would be! 🙂

Here is the break down:

• Little votive candle decor = $2.00
• Stars and strips faux signs = $2.00
• Bandanna pillows = $2.00
• Firecracker arrangement = $7.00
• 1 package of patriotic fans = $1.00 —-Total $14.00

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Thank you again for coming by and spending some time with me!  Be sure to watch for all of my DIY for the July 4th home decor challenge!

Stay strong and stay blessed!

XO  Terrie