Dollar Tree's Popular Fall Plates Are Giving A High End Look On A Serious Budget

By Paige Mathieu
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Assembling an array of fall decorations that are cute, classy, and low-cost can be a challenge. Luckily, there is plenty of expert advice for creating fall decor on a budget, and this idea is certainly one to add to the list. Simply head to the Dollar Tree to pick up these assorted metallic plastic harvest leaf dishes, and you will be well on your way to giving your home a high-end look.

You can purchase Neiman Marcus leaf plates perfect for fall, but why spend $125 for four plates when you can spend $1.25 per plate at the Dollar Tree? Just like the Neiman Marcus plates, these Dollar Tree ones are great for your fall table. They come in red, green, and orange and have a metallic finish. Use them all season long to hold chips, candy, or nuts. They will be especially great for the Thanksgiving dinner table!

Paint these fall plates to fit with your home decor

@perkinsonparkway

🚨CONFESSION 🚨: Fall decor DOES NOT DO IT FOR ME OKAY? I said it. Red and orange are not my jam so every year I struggle with it unless I can make it NEUTRAL. Here I am trying to embrace fall colors on my own terms… muted style. How did I do??? Would you try it? 🍂 DOLLAR STORE DIY fall edition 🍂 Supplies: 3 leaf trays (dollar tree) 9 round beads Hot glue Paint Baking soda Glue three beads to the bottom of each leaf tray and allow them to dry. Mix baking soda, and paint together in a ratio of one to one and paint your leaf tray top and bottom. You will need to do 2 to 3 coats, depending on the texture you want. Let dry. Voila! #dollarstore #dollartreefinds #dollartreediy #diydecor #diyfalldecor #diy #craftingideas #diyer #crafter #crafting #fallcraft #falldiy #fall #fallaesthetic

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These fall plates can also be easily customized to fit your home's decor. DIYer and TikTok creator, @perkinsonparkway, shows how easy it is to make these fall plates your own. First, add some wood beads to the bottom of the plate with hot glue. Then, mix a fall color of your choice with some baking soda (which adds texture to the plate). This creator chose muted colors, but you can choose whatever fits your style. After two or three coats of the paint, let it dry completely before displaying it around your home. 

You can use this DIY on your fall-themed vanity for small makeup containers, next to your bathroom sink to hold your rings, or to store fun-sized wrapped Halloween candy on your coffee table. If you plan to use this dish for food, though, make sure you use food-safe paint. For more low-cost fall-themed DIYs, try upcycling a Dollar Tree pool noodle into a fall-themed garland. Or, use the retailer's faux glass pumpkins for additional pops of festive fun.

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