Friday, September 20, 2013

Dollar Tree Pumpkins

 I have to admit it. I am jealous...
...jealous of all you bloggers out there that are all decked out for fall.
I'm ashamed to say that my fall decor storage bins have not even made in from the garage.

So...this morning as I was out doing my weekly Friday shopping, I needed some sweet pickles.
Sweet pickles? Yes, sweet pickles.
So I stopped in the Dollar Tree where they have the BEST sweet pickles.
And I bet you can't guess how much they cost??? Anybody?
Yes...only ONE DOLLAR...imagine that! 

Anyway, who can walk into the Dollar Tree and just get what they went in after? 
So I thought I'd look around a bit and so I ambled over to the fall decorations...
...and saw pretty much what I was expecting.
Usually, their fall decor items are kind of tacky leave something to be desired.
But then my eyes gazed upon these pretties.


I thought to myself..."really??"

They are made from a resin of some sort and they come in three different shapes.
Of course I had to get all three. After all, they were only...how much?
O N E   D O L L A R   each!

I got so excited about them I almost forgot my pickles! 

So...after getting them home, I sat them out on the deck...
 scattered a few leaves around them...
...got out my camera...


...and took a few shots of them.


And then I brought them in and played around with them a bit.



I'm not quite sure yet exactly where I will be putting them...
...but I do feel like I have at least gotten a start on my fall decorating now!

Yay, me!!



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64 comments:

  1. Phyllis @Around the HouseSeptember 20, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    Those pumpkins are just so darned cute, I must go over to the Dollar tree and see if I can spy them...love the unusual shape and the stems are a big wow...I bought a lot of things for my goulie guests there, come for a visit and meet them...Phyllis

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    1. Debby RaySeptember 21, 2013 at 10:12 AM

      Wow...you surely have gone all out! I love the skeletons...the ones sitting by the pool cracked me up!

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  2. Ivy and ElephantsSeptember 20, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    I just used the same ones in my post, too! I love the way you've used yours. I may have to rethink my whole arrangement! LOL
    Hugs,
    Patti

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    1. Debby RaySeptember 20, 2013 at 8:09 PM

      I just looked at your post...you sure did find those cute little punkins! Your copper arrangement are ge-orgeous...don't change a thing. I just bought mine today and was just playing around with them for pics. Did you find yours a the dollar tree too? You know what they say about great minds.....:)

      Have a blessed weekend!

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  3. UnknownSeptember 22, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Great arrangement, they have such great color and shape.
    Sandy

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    1. Debby RaySeptember 23, 2013 at 8:28 AM

      I love the old rustic look of them. Thanks for visitng :)

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  4. Lori @ Dining DelightSeptember 22, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    I was sure your post was going to be about how you painted the DT pumpkins because your linky pic of them (visiting from Dwellings) looked so wonderful! I was so surprised to learn they came that way - they look great! And what a price! I like how you've put them out with the leaves. Now, drag out those bins and show us what other goodies you have!

    DD

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    1. Debby RaySeptember 23, 2013 at 8:24 AM

      I am reserving my 3-day weekend to do just that, DD! This cool air has gotten me all excited to decorate! I was quite pleased finding those little pumpkins....think I may go out looking for more!

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  5. Christine @ Rustic-RefinedSeptember 23, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    Those are adorable.....I just might have to make a trip to Dollar Tree...

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    1. Debby RaySeptember 23, 2013 at 8:30 AM

      I was just thinking I need to get a few more...:)

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  6. Shabby MarilynSeptember 23, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    love them, will be checking them out! Thanks

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  7. Savannah GrannySeptember 23, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    I am constantly roaming around DT. I will have to go back tomorrow because they didn't have these last week. I am like you, my fall bins are still in the closets. I just love your new pumpkins and they look so lovely on the old books.
    Have a great week, Ginger

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  8. Savannah GrannySeptember 23, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    BTW, I am a new follower. Please come by to visit and perhaps follow me as well. Ginger

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  9. Beeutiful by DesignSeptember 23, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    I'm always shocked by the good finds I get at the Dollar Store -some days there's nothing and others it's pay dirt! Love the pumpkins!

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    1. Debby RaySeptember 23, 2013 at 7:27 PM

      Exactly my thoughts! I do hope to find a few more of them :)

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  10. An Oasis in the DesertSeptember 23, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    Well, I definitely need to stop by the $Store -- those are really pretty! I agree, their things are usually a bit tacky and you have to paint them or do something to them to jazz them up, but these are great. Thanks for following me and I'm now following you!

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    1. Debby RaySeptember 23, 2013 at 7:28 PM

      Thank you, Carol...I am getting out those bins this weekend get try to finish my decorating :)

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  11. Phyllis @Around the HouseSeptember 23, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Hi Debbie, I am so glad I stopped back by, loved those dollar tree pumpkins, I did notice however you left a comment about my post on your post instead of my post, I would have never seen it...so glad to know you did come over for a visit and got to see the scary goulies...Thanks again for pumpkin pictures...Phyllis

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    1. Debby RaySeptember 23, 2013 at 7:17 PM

      Lol...I must have been having a senior moment! Glad you came back to see it!

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  12. DIY Vintage ChicSeptember 24, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Love the Dollar Tree. Thanks for sharing!

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  13. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeSeptember 24, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    Great find, I love them. I should have gone to the dollar store. Love your vignettes. Thanks so much for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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    1. Debby RaySeptember 24, 2013 at 7:33 PM

      Thanks, Marty...I need to find some more now :)

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  14. Saxon @ Lets Drink Coffee, DarlingSeptember 24, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Sometimes Dollar Tree can have some good stuff! Thanks for sharing...maybe I can convince my husband to go shopping with me... haha

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    1. Debby RaySeptember 24, 2013 at 7:44 PM

      I have found many cute things there...some others, not so much!

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  15. JoAnn SweetPepperRoseSeptember 24, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    How in the world did I miss seeing these?? They must have all been scooped up by the time I got there. Lucky you!

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  16. The Style SistersSeptember 24, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    Those are fabulous...who knew the dollar store could have some nice things like that. Come link up to centerpiece Wednesday and share this post with us.
    Www.thestylesisters.blogspot.com
    Karin

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    1. Debby RaySeptember 25, 2013 at 2:45 AM

      Hi Karin!

      I know...I was surprised too! Your blog is adorable and I am following you now. Thanks for the invitation to join the party! Have a blessed day :)

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  17. Patti @ Pandoras BoxSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    I bought these last month and used them as a topper for tassels I made - I think the Dollar Tree has the best holiday trimmings!!

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    1. Debby RaySeptember 25, 2013 at 11:21 AM

      Yes, Patti...I hope to find more this weekend. Sometimes it's a hit or a miss! Thanks for stopping by!

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  18. UnknownSeptember 25, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    What a great find! Thanks for sharing at the Creative Muster Party!

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  19. JP September 25, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Wow....guess I missed out on these beauties, too! Beautiful pics from your point and shoot....thanks for sharing!

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    1. Debby RaySeptember 25, 2013 at 7:27 PM

      Thank you, JP...I found 9 more pumpkins tonight! They were on the display shelf with the little ceramic things...not where all the other fall decor was...I almost left the store without finding them!

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  20. Richella ParhamSeptember 26, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    Debby, I cannot believe you got these at the Dollar Tree! They look absolutely wonderful. Thank you for sharing them at Grace at Home--I featured you this week!

    And now I need to check out those sweet pickles! :)

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    1. Debby RaySeptember 26, 2013 at 7:28 AM

      Richella,
      I saw the feature on Grace @ Home before I saw your comment here...surprise, surprise as Gomer would say! Thanks again and I can't wait to find places to put all of the others I was able to find last night...9 more! And if you like sweet pickles, they are the bomb...I love them more than any others if tried :)

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  21. ornate splendorSeptember 26, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Wow! Great find! Glad I'm not the only one who goes in there and gets distracted from my original reason for going there...you just never know, do you? Everyone loves a bargain! Cheers, Catherine (newest follower of your blogging adventures!)

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    1. Debby RaySeptember 26, 2013 at 8:45 AM

      Catherine, Sometimes it's a hit and sometimes a miss! Lol! Thanks for being my newest follower!

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  22. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaSeptember 26, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    I am going tomorrow to my Dollar Tree to see if they have these!! They go perfect with my rustic Fall décor! Visiting from What's It Wednesday and following you via Bloglovin'! Great blog! Looking forward to future posts.

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    1. Debby RaySeptember 26, 2013 at 5:15 PM

      Hi AnnMarie! They are so cute, aren't they? I went back and got more at a different store. I found them on the shelf where the little statues and things are...not in with the other fake pumpkins. I almost missed them....good luck finding them and thank for being my newest follower!

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  23. sharonavingerSeptember 26, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    I had to go to five Dollar Trees yesterday in order to find these. Of course they were at the last one! The other stores said they had them but were all sold out and didn't know if they would be getting more or when. They were with the small ceramics up front, not with the other fall or Halloween decorations. Love them! Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Debby RaySeptember 26, 2013 at 6:22 PM

      I can't believe how popular these li'l punkins are! I found them in two different places at two different stores. Glad you found some!

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  24. RhondaSeptember 26, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    I LOVE what you have done. You should come show off your creativity starting at 8PM CST at Craft Frenzy Friday! http://obsessiveandcreative.blogspot.com/2013/09/craft-frenzy-friday-6.html It won't be a party without you!

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    1. Debby RaySeptember 26, 2013 at 6:25 PM

      Thanks Rhonda, maybe I will have a chance to get the rest of my decorating done first! I just plopped those two little pumpkins down and that's all I've gotten done so far!

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  25. Crafts a la ModeSeptember 26, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    That is a WIN!! Now I have to go get some... :) Come visit if you can. Linda

    http://www.craftsalamode.com/2013/09/what-to-do-weekends-39.html

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  26. Crafts a la ModeSeptember 26, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    That is a WIN!! Now I have to go get some... :) Come visit if you can. Linda

    http://www.craftsalamode.com/2013/09/what-to-do-weekends-39.html

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  27. Lynn BlaylockSeptember 27, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    Wow..What a great find! I'm glad to see like me there are a few realist out there. I love a good DIY but I need it to be practical. A good $1 find is always practical. I love the look of your site. Thanks for sharing on the Friendship Friday.

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  28. Debby RaySeptember 27, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    Thanks for stopping by! Yes, I'm all about the cheaper the better! Have a great weekend!

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    1. Debby RaySeptember 28, 2013 at 3:26 AM

      Thanks for stopping by! Yes, I'm all about the cheaper the better! Have a great weekend!

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  29. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinSeptember 29, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    I love them! You are one of the fan favorites today at the Sunday Showcase from the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Pop on over and grab a Sunday Showcase feature button. Here is the link to this week's showcase. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2013/09/sunday-showcase-from-make-it-pretty_29.html to see your prettiness again tomorrow at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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    1. Debby RaySeptember 30, 2013 at 7:15 AM

      Thanks, again Kathryn! I appreciate you giving us all the opportunity to share!

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  30. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonSeptember 29, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    They really are beautiful! I would never have guessed dollar store. I'm with you in thinking that usually their seasonal décor it a bit tacky. Must admit though when I go to the dollar store it's more like the $30 store. lol!

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    1. Debby RaySeptember 30, 2013 at 7:18 AM

      Same here, Jann! I was able to get more ( got a dozen in all) and have them spread out throughout my fall decor...they really are adorable :) It's great things are only $1 but they sure do add up!

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  31. The Summer Kitchen GirlsOctober 3, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    oh my goodness...you'd never guess they were $1 ~ lol!! And...don't feel so bad, we haven't gotten our fall decorations out at home yet ~ so you are wayyyy ahead of us :) Enjoy your weekend Miss Debby!
    Karla & Karrie

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    1. Debby RayOctober 6, 2013 at 11:33 AM

      Thanks, ladies! I think the Dollar Tree has gotten quite a lot of business lately due to these little pumpkins!

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  32. AudreyNovember 1, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    Debby ... I love your pictures and how you used those little pumpkins. I love them and think I ended up with about fifteen. Twelve were bought for a luncheon decoration. Now I am sharing them with my daughter but $Tree is all out of them. Maybe they will get some more in.
    New follower ... so I will be back to visit more.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures.

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    1. Debby RayNovember 2, 2013 at 4:35 AM

      Hello Audrey! Thanks for stopping by and being my newest follower! I started out with only three pumpkins because that's all the first store had....then I went to another and got 9 more! They are the cutest (and cheapest) little pumpkins...and I love the rustic look of them! Looking forward to seeing more of you!

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  33. Mrs.TSeptember 24, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    Okay, I am going to have to visit the Dollar Tree for sure! Thanks for sharing this. These pumpkins are so cute!

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    1. Debby RaySeptember 24, 2015 at 1:11 PM

      This was posted a couple of years ago and I haven't seen them in there this year. Good luck in finding them!

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  34. Mrs.TSeptember 24, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    Oops! I misread the date at the top of the post and thought it said 2015, not 2013! I will still look for them, but you're right, they probably aren't there. Maybe in a thrift shop somewhere?

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    1. Debby RaySeptember 24, 2015 at 2:33 PM

      You just never know, you still find some...good luck! :) I remember hitting up every Dollar Tree in my area for as many as I could get...they were selling like hot cakes!

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