Use A Dollar Tree Pool Noodle To DIY Sweet Valentine's Day Entryway Decor

Valentine's Day is around the corner, which means love is in the air. And with a quick trip to Dollar Tree, love can be the center of an adorable decoration for your home as well. You can DIY adorable Valentine's Day decor using a few budget-friendly materials with a surprising element at its core: a foam pool noodle. In addition to the pool noodle, what you'll need to complete this project is a plastic flower pot and heart-shaped decorations, including paper hearts and heart-shaped mini wreaths. Dollar Tree sells Artificial Tea Roses in assorted colors, and a few small single blooms of these florals will make a beautiful addition to this cute craft. 

TikTok user @chanellwild432 is the maker of this DIY and picked a neutral white pool noodle for their project, but feel free to pick a soft pink or vivid red to really make your creation pop. The rest of the Dollar Tree buys should fit within the standard Valentine's Day color palette of reds, pinks, and purples. Take the plastic flower pot and face it downwards to illuminate the shape of a bell at the bottom. This will serve as a sturdy weighted base for the craft and make it unlikely to move around. Cut a hole in the bottom of the planter and fit the pool noodle through it. The TikToker placed a long, thin rod inside the pool noodle to weigh it down and help maintain its shape.

A pool noodle can be used as the star of a stunning DIY Valentine's Day centerpiece, but this colorful craft should reside in the entryway to effortlessly greet visitors that visit your home. Once the pool noodle is mounted into the flower pot, then it's time to get artistic. Take the paper hearts and write common Valentine's messages to mimic classic candy hearts. Then, use a glue gun to glue the miniature heart wreaths on top of the paper hearts so the messages are clearly displayed in the middle. Once those are dry, secure them onto the base of the pool noodle with glue or tape. Stagger them so they look balanced descending down the noodle.

Attach the fake flowers between each wreath to cover any empty space. You can also use streams or even string lights if you want. You can also switch up the heart decorations, including more personalized comments for loved ones. The finished product will be the best way to decorate the home for Valentine's Day with its eye-catching color, charm, and beauty. Attach a big red bow to the flower pot base at the bottom to dress it up for an illustrious final touch.