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October 16, 2013 By Jenna 22 Comments

Dollar Tree Skulls Upcycle

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Dollar Tree Skull Upcycle {rainonatinroof.com} #halloween #upcycle #skull

Maybe last week, when I showed you the easy chevron witch’s hat, you noticed that fabulous skull it was sitting atop.

Dollar Tree Skull Upcycle {rainonatinroof.com} #halloween #upcycle #skull

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That’s the skull.

After my Dollar Tree pumpkins upcycle, I was hooked on some fall / Halloween upcycling.

Enter this Dollar Tree skull upcycle.

If you run out to your local Dollar Tree, you may find these skulls in this state:

Dollar Tree Skull Upcycle {rainonatinroof.com} #halloween #upcycle #skullHe’s definitely not bad as is.

He’s freaky looking.

And freaky looking for Halloween is good.

But, you guys know I love me some glitter and maybe even a little more freakishness than the average person.

As Carrie Bradshaw would say, “Let your freak flag fly.”

I’m beginning to think I should add “Sex and the City references” to my blog description. Hmmm…

Anyway, to add more of those two things, glitter and freakishness, I gave him a good coat of this glossy black spray paint, and then used glue in his eye sockets to adhere some orange glitter.

But that wasn’t good enough.

I felt this skull needed to really be put on display. He wanted to be noticed.

He didn’t just want his freak flag to fly, he wanted it to soar.

I pulled out a couple of thrift store candlestick holders and spray painted them orange.

Dollar Tree Skull Upcycle {rainonatinroof.com} #halloween #upcycle #skullJust like with the chevron witch’s hat, I threw some glitter on them while the paint was still wet.

The candlestick holders took a full day to really dry. When they were dry, I added some hot glue around the top rims and stuck those skulls on there.

Dollar Tree Skull Upcycle {rainonatinroof.com} #halloween #upcycle #skullThe disco ball skull, as I call him, is not a Dollar Tree upcycle. I bought him a few years back after Halloween when he was on clearance for a few bucks. I felt him and the other skulls could be great freakshows together.

Dollar Tree Skull Upcycle {rainonatinroof.com} #halloween #upcycle #skull

Dollar Tree Skull Upcycle {rainonatinroof.com} #halloween #upcycle #skull

When Grunt Labor saw it, he said, “Whoa, those are freaky.”

Mission accomplished.

Looking for more Halloween goodness? See these:

Glam and Spooky Halloween Home Tour – I love Halloween; this is how I do it!

Double Double Toil and Trouble Printable Art – perfect for easy Halloween art!

DIY Skull Candleholder – so easy and uses skulls from The Dollar Tree!

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  1. Glenna Anderson says

    October 16, 2013 at 7:26 am

    Very cool! Love the orange glitter.

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 18, 2013 at 8:44 am

      Thanks, Glenna! That’s my favorite part about the whole thing – the orange glitter!

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  2. Sheila Moore says

    October 16, 2013 at 7:34 am

    Jenna, love these skull heads. I have 2 that I bought last year at the DS and couldn’t quite figure out what I wanted to do with them. Now I know…thanks for your help!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 18, 2013 at 8:44 am

      Thanks, Shelia! Glad I could help you out! I would love to see your final product!

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  3. lesley says

    October 16, 2013 at 9:39 am

    thanks for the idea – just bought a whole bunch of these skulls in different sizes and was trying to figure out what to do with them!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 18, 2013 at 8:43 am

      Yay, Lesley!! So glad you bought some! This was so easy and has some great bang! Glad I could give you an idea!

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  4. Leslie @ House on the Way says

    October 16, 2013 at 10:04 am

    What a creative up cycle! Thanks for sharing this cool idea!
    Leslie

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 18, 2013 at 8:42 am

      Thanks, Leslie!

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  5. Angela says

    October 16, 2013 at 11:52 am

    Great upcycle! I love them!!! I’m on the lookout now for skulls!!~~Angela

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 18, 2013 at 8:42 am

      Thanks, Angela! Last time I checked, they still have tons of them at the Dollar Tree!

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  6. Laurie @ House of 34 says

    October 16, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    That is VERY cool!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 18, 2013 at 8:41 am

      Thanks, Laurie! And so simple!

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  7. Jamie says

    October 17, 2013 at 10:22 am

    Um, amazing! These ideas of yours for Halloween are gorgeous and thrifty! A winning combination 😉
    Hugs,
    Jamie

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 18, 2013 at 8:53 am

      Thanks, I try to do my part at Halloween! haha!

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  8. Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

    October 17, 2013 at 3:28 pm

    This turned out creepy yet cute! Perfect for Halloween.

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 18, 2013 at 8:52 am

      Thanks, Erin!

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  9. Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says

    October 17, 2013 at 8:34 pm

    UGH! I LURVE disco ball skull. He is perfection!!!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 18, 2013 at 8:50 am

      Me too, Lindsey!! I love disco balls in general!

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  10. Juliana says

    October 22, 2013 at 8:43 pm

    I bought some of those skulls and will be sharing what I did with them soon.
    I love how you upcycled them and placed them on the candle holders!!! So creative!!!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 22, 2013 at 9:36 pm

      Thanks, Juliana! I just love those skulls! There are so many possibilities!

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  11. Mindie says

    October 23, 2013 at 6:41 pm

    Featuring on Friday!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 23, 2013 at 8:27 pm

      Awesome, Mindie! Thank you so much!

      Reply

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