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    Plant Dolly Fall Wreath

    By: Jane · Updated: 13 Sep, '17 · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

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    An old wooden plant dolly gets repurposed into a fall wreath

    I have a thing for door decorations that are unusual and unexpected so today I'm sharing my thrifty Plant Dolly Fall Wreath. 

    Repurposed plant dolly becomes a fall wreath

    Yep! That's right. The fall wreath that's on our front door was originally a wooden plant dolly.

    Wooden plant dolly-cottage at the crossroads

    When I was in our storage building rounding up fall decor to use on our Aqua Autumn Porch, I spotted this discarded wooden plant dolly. I used to belong to my mom but she was about to throw it away when I grabbed it. I remember that one of the wheels had broken off and I saved it just in case I could use it in some other way. 

    Painting and aging technique used in turning a plant dolly into a fall wreath

    I thought its rounded shape reminded me of a pumpkin so I slapped some aqua paint on it! Literally, y'all, I mixed some leftover paint from other projects and didn't even stir the colors very well. The mix produced a layering effect that I really liked. To age my "pumpkin" I brushed on some brown acrylic paint and because that was too dark, I took a wet paper towel and smeared it. (Hmm, I may have to try that technique on my next furniture painting project!)

    Bunting on a repurposed plant dolly fall wreath

    Thinking that my "pumpkin" needed something else, I created some bunting out of scrap fabric in the colors that I was using to decorate our porch. A raffia bow was attached to one corner.

    Bunting on a repurposed plant dolly

    The twine is actually some new braided cording that I plan to use in making fabric pumpkins. 

    Repurposed plant dolly turned into a fall wreath

    In this photo, you can see the garland hanging around the front door made from painted pine cones attached to red beaded Christmas garland. The orange burlap leaves were added for some fall flair! 

    Pin it!Plant Dolly Fall Wreath

    An old wooden plant dolly gets repurposed into a fall wreath

    Pretty thrifty, huh? A wreath that cost next to nuthin'! Hope my Plant Dolly Fall Wreath gets your creative juices flowing, too!

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    1. Nancy @ Slightly Coastal

      September 15, 2017 at 10:49 pm

      Giiiiiirlrrrrrrllllll! This is genius and I'm totally not overstating that. I too am a lover of unusual door decor and this so up my alley there isn't even need for GPS. I feel a project coming on.

      Nancy

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    2. Bliss

      September 15, 2017 at 9:04 am

      Seriously.... I have that same plant dolly, wheels broken from the oversize tree I plopped on it. I have probably looked at it a hundred times thinking I've gotta fix it, but now?...... heck no I'm re-purposing it. Great idea!

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    3. Stacey

      September 15, 2017 at 5:51 am

      Well I think this is almost brilliant! I really admire people who can see something and make it into something completely unrelated. Your thinking and your wreath are neat!

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    4. Kristi Dominguez

      September 15, 2017 at 3:01 am

      Oh my gosh....this is so CLEVER! I am going to be looking for a fun plant dolly now for the door. Turned out absolutely PERFECT!

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    5. Pam

      September 14, 2017 at 1:52 pm

      I would have never thought to make that into a wreath, but now I'm kicking myself for not envisioning it. Very cute!

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    6. Kristi Haight

      September 14, 2017 at 3:03 am

      Wow, so creative Jane! Love it and I love your pine cone garland too.

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    7. Jessica

      September 14, 2017 at 2:39 am

      I agree with all the comments. Very clever and just adorable. I love the mini bunting too.

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    8. Nancy

      September 13, 2017 at 6:58 pm

      You are such a creative thinker. Always thinking out of the box. So cute!,

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    9. Meegan Fast

      September 13, 2017 at 4:04 pm

      I NEVER would have thought of using the plant dolly as a wreath. And it is perfect in every way.. Your ideas never cease to amaze me. You are very talented.

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    10. Deborah

      September 13, 2017 at 2:20 pm

      Now that there is ADORABLE Fun repurpose project!

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    11. Mary Beth

      September 13, 2017 at 1:17 pm

      Oh my goodness, Jane, this is such a clever repurpose. The plant dolly is the perfect addition to your beautiful porch decor.

      Reply
    12. Vanessa

      September 13, 2017 at 12:07 pm

      Jane this is seriously one of the most clever crafts I've seen in a long time! I LOVE it! Well done friend. 🙂

      Reply
    13. AnnMarie

      September 13, 2017 at 12:04 pm

      Very cute! I too like to make a statement on my front door. I actually have an old wooden crate top that would work well too.

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    14. Cindy

      September 13, 2017 at 9:25 am

      If that isn't the cleverest idea ever!! I love it!

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    15. Pat

      September 13, 2017 at 9:19 am

      I agree with Sandy! 🙂 Your creativity is amazing!

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    16. Sandy

      September 13, 2017 at 8:44 am

      Jane, I am pretty sure you are the craftiest person ever. The things you come up with never cease to amaze me. The porch looks pretty too.

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      • Lorri Rauscher

        October 11, 2017 at 9:54 am

        Yep...that is what I was thinking as well...Amazing ideas and very pratical as well. Keep them coming Jane.I am looking at some of my stuff and thinking...now what would Jane do with this...lol.????

        Reply

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