Dollar Tree Faux Metal Tile Summer Craft

Sometimes when I find a food I love, I binge on it for weeks at a time.

There's something about it that tastes so good, I become a little obsessed and add it to my menu reguarly.

Like chocolate covered blueberries, homemade chicken soup or French toast.

Then almost as unpredictably as it started, my fascination disappears and I move on to some other delicious obsession.

I find that I craft in a very similar way.

Pom pom trim anyone?

I have that classic cottage ball fringe everywhere, like on:

• my checked kitchen curtains
• my living room panels
• my red toile kitchen sink skirt
• an easy DIY apron
• even on ring clip valances

See. Obsessed. 😉

Well, I think I may be heading down that same path of infatuation with those Dollar Tree faux tin tiles you see everywhere.

When I first saw them, out in the wild, I was like, eh...cute, but I don't really get the fuss.

Then I used one to make an absolutely darling, tile covered wooden bunny wreath for my Easter front door and I fell hook line and sinker for those silly raised pieces of plastic.

I even went back to the store and forked over $1.25, many times over, to ensure I had a plentiful stash.

You know, so I could snack, I mean craft, all year long.

What's up first? Why another wreath of course.

I mean, it's still technically spring and while that cotton candy colored bunny looked slightly outdated on my front door, the tulip wreath was still appropriate.

So, I hit the Dollar Tree again, found myself a giant wooden flower shape to add to it and tuck that bunny away for a little seasonal nap.

The process to make this version is exactly the same the bunny, but in case you missed that DIY here we go again.

Crafting With Dollar Tree Faux Metal Tin Ceiling Tiles

As I said, I started with a big wooden flower cut out (similar to this one).

The rest of the supplies are simple, too.

• Dollar Tree Ceiling Tile
• Aleene's Tacky Glue (which I've seen in tiny sizes are Dollar Tree)
• Pen
• Scissors
• 2 Paint Brushes
• Paint (I used chalk mineral paint in plum crazy)
• Bow - made with my foolproof bow maker
• Ribbon - like mine - I found mine at Dollar Tree
• Wreath (Mine is out of stock but this one is similar)

When crafting with these stick tiles, I recommend using something with a larger surface area, because you'll be able to see more of the tile pattern.

Next up, I opened my tile up, placed it face down on my table and traced the flower shape onto the plastic backing with a pen.

The backing is slick, so pencil isn't going to show up and depending on which type you use, markers may bleed.

Once I had my pattern, I just cut it out.


When I did this, that white sticky paper fell away, so I needed to use glue to make the tile stick to the wood.
I found that Aleene's Tacky glue worked best.

It definitely lives up to its name, so be ready to use a little bit of muscle to get it to spread around evenly.

But trust me, it sticks.


That bunny didn't budge an inch and it was on my uncovered front door for more than two months.

In the wind, rain, sleet and even a bit of snow. Poor cold little bunny.

Spring wasn't very kind to him.

I hope my flower has an easier time out there.

I used a brush to cover it with the glue, making sure to get every last inch of the wood.

Then I pressed the tin tile onto the wooden flower shape to make it stick.


While I was waiting for everything to set up, I noticed that it wasn't just the glue that held up to the outdoor elements.

The paint didn't chip, fade or peel either.

That bunny was as bright and pink as it was the day I hung him up on the front door, so I decided to use the same Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint.

In Plum Crazy.

I know, I know, it's not my signature red paint, but it's a delicious berry color that pops against those white tulips and my black front door.


Perfect for spring and even summer.

I used a brush to apply two coats, letting the first one dry thoroughly before adding the second.


When I was done, I popped that bright, patterned flower into the center of the wreath, using its rope hanger to anchor it around the tulips.

I left the original bow on the wreath, since it was still in great shape and I never see a need to fix what isn't broken.


That meant round two with this wreath and another tin tile was on my door in less than 30 minutes.

Showcasing more of that vintage charm that fit my 1920's cottage so well.

Inexpensive, quick and easy to make, leaving me plenty of time to get back to those chocolate covered blueberries.

Of course, I still have several more of these tiles in my craft closet.

But for now, I think I'm full.

Tin tiled out.

At least until fall.

😉

Are you a tin tile crafting fan?

Happy Crafting!