I used mostly dollar store items to make this Red Truck and Buffalo Check DIY Ornament. Everyone loves buffalo check and when you combine that with the little vintage truck, you’ve got a fun DIY ornament for your tree!
This month, our blogging group’s challenge was to create a craft using mostly items from the dollar store. Since I love dollar store decorating, I always look forward to this one.
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Red Truck and Buffalo Check DIY Ornament
Supplies Used to Make Red Truck Christmas Ornament
- Truck Ornament
- Faux Greenery
- Craft Wood oval
- White Paint & Sponge Brush
- Buffalo Check Fabric
- Twine
- Wire Cutters
- Rotary Fabric Cutter
- Spray Adhesive
- Hot Glue Gun and Glue
- Cricut Air Explore 2
- Vinyl and Transfer Paper
When I spotted the little red truck ornaments and sleigh ornament at Dollar Tree, I knew I wanted to use them to make my own ornament. I removed the greenery from the small silver sleigh to use for this and saved the sleigh for another project. I didn’t use the red ribbon pictured here, but instead used a heavy piece of twine that was attached to a dollar store sign that I had in my craft stash. All of the other items I used were from my craft stash, too.
Putting the DIY Double Sided Ornament Together
- Paint one side of unfinished wood oval using 2 coats of paint, allowing drying time between each coat
- Remove the wire hanger from the red truck ornament
- Remove the tree from the truck
- Trim the back of the tree so that it will sit flush against the oval
While the paint is drying, use Cricut Design Space to create the year or phrase to go on one side of the ornament. You could also use vinyl stick ons that can be found a most dollar stores.
- Spray adhesive on the unpainted side of the wood oval
- Place buffalo check fabric, face side up, on the oval and smooth out any bubbles
- Use a rotary fabric cutter to trim the fabric to fit the oval
- Use a strip of twine to make a loop for hanging.
- Hot glue the twine to the center of the buffalo check
- Remove the greenery from the sleigh ornament or use any small piece of Christmas greenery
- Use a small dot of hot glue to attach the greenery on top of the twine
- Press down and hold until it’s secure
- Use hot glue to attach the truck to the oval
- After trimming the back of the tree, glue it in place on the truck
I love double sided ornaments for my tree and this one was easy and inexpensive to make.
Don’t you love using dollar store items to create one of a kind ornaments? I sure do!
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DIY Red Truck and Buffalo Check Christmas Ornament
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Gail says
Your ornament is too cute, Beverly! What a unique idea to make a double-sided one! The dollar store is stepping up it’s seasonal variety and a lot of their holiday assortment doesn’t look cheap and crappy anymore! It has become a great place for crafters to shop and create!
Beverly says
Thank you, Gail! I love making ornaments double sided when I can. Yes, Dollar Tree has lots more items this year.
Ellibelle says
So very cute and such a great idea! love how beautifully you finished off the backside too!
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Beverly says
Thank you, Ellibelle! It was an easy one to make.
Roseann Hampton says
Such a cute ornament Beverly! The Dollar Tree is definitely expanding their selection of craft items!
Beverly says
Thanks, Roseann! I’ve found quite a few items to use there for crafts this season.
Mother of 3 says
That is really cute! I love that you painted the year right onto it too as we almost always label our ornaments with the year in which we received them. Pinned.
Beverly says
Thank you, Joanne. I actually didn’t paint the year – I used my Cricut for it. I love having years on ornaments, too.
Mother of 3 says
I did know/see that you used the Cricut for the date– not sure why I wrote “painted”…
T'onna | Sew Crafty Crochet says
Super cute ornament! I especially love the red truck. I really need to get some red truck Christmas decor pieces. 😁
Beverly says
I love those little trucks, too. They are fun for the holidays. Thanks, T’onna.
Emily says
So cute! I will have to look for those supplies next time I’m in my dollar store. The trucks are really cute. Pinned
Beverly says
Thanks! I was happy to have found those trucks and a fun way to use them.
Julie says
That’s lovely, red trucks with trees are such a Christmas classic aren’t they?
I really like the idea of taking such inexpensive ornaments and then using them to make something so much nicer.
Being double sided it would be great on a glass door or window wouldn’t it?
Beverly says
They are and they are fun to use. I always enjoy figuring out how I can use dollar store items to make them into something I love. Thank you, Julie!
Pamela says
This is so cute and I love that it can be used on either side. what a fun project.
Beverly says
Thanks, pamela. I like finishing off the back side of ornaments. It makes them look more complete to me.
Robin says
Homemade ornaments are the best! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us at the Creative Muster. Looking forward to seeing what you’ll be sharing next week. Pinning!
Robin😊
Beverly says
Thanks, Robin. I love making handmade ornaments. Thanks for the party!
Alexandra says
Adorable! The little truck is perfect! And what a deal to get four of them.
Beverly says
Thank you, Alexandra. I’m still thinking of ways to use the other three of the them.
Marilyn Lesniak says
Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Happy Holiday!