Frugal Finds: Dollar Tree Decor

I've seen this craft all over blogland, so it's about time I gave it a try. Actually, I did it a few days ago, and only just now got around to posting about it.

So, here goes!

I stopped by the Dollar Tree and bought 4 glass hurricanes. 2 were small and 2 were big. I also bought 4 glass candle sticks. 2 were small and came in a pack of 2 and 2 were big.So, my total was $7 plus tax.

4 hurricanes.....$4
4 candlesticks...$3
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total..................$7

Next, when I went to Walmart, I bought a tube of Gorilla Glue (use the instructions below for the small tube that dries in 2 times faster and dries white...or else follow instructions for a different type of glue).
Now, for the tutorial...

• Wipe the bottom of the hurricanes clean after removing the stickers. I used Goo Gone.
• Find the center of the hurricanes and the candle sticks, make sure they sit squarely together before gluing.
• Next, slightly dampen the bottom of the hurricane.
• Make a very thin layer of Gorilla Glue along the ridge of the candle stick that will sit against the hurricane.
• Set a heavy book on top of your new decor piece and allow to dry overnight.
• When the piece is dry, scrape away with a knife all of the excess glue that came out, since the glue expands. (Didn't that come out dutchy!)
• Fill with decorations and place in it's new home!

That's it! Super easy and beautiful!

And CHEAP!