Decorate for less with these dollar store DIY projects. Here are some creative decorating ideas that use items found at Dollar Tree.
Items That You Can Buy at Dollar Tree:
- Candleholders & candles
- Vases & jars
- Dishware (cups, bowls, plates, glasses)
- Mirrors
- Picture frames
- Storage bins
- Art canvases
- Crafting supplies (twine, florals, ribbons)
Crafting Supplies You May Need:
- Scissors
- Glue (E6000 glue, and/or super glue)
- Mod Podge
- Glue gun and glue sticks
- Tape
- Paint or foam brushes
- Ruler
- Tape measure
- X-Acto Knife
- Pencil
- Marker
Vases and Jars Dollar Store DIY Projects
Gold Leaf Vase
gold paint + painter’s tape + vase + flowers
Dollar Store Ombre Vases
glass vase + acrylic paint + flowers
Washi Tape Tulip Vase
washi tape + tall vase + flowers
Enamel Painted Vases
different sized vases + dishwasher safe PermEnamel paint + PermEnamel Surface Conditioner
Kate Spade Rosebowl
round glass candleholder + gold paint pen + flowers
Spring Vase
vase + flat white spray paint + gold spray paint + flowers
Monogrammed Chic Vase
vase + stencil + etching cream + flowers
Anthropologie Inspired Spice Jars
primer + spray paint + acrylic paints + chalkboard paint + label stickers + jars with lids
Apothecary Jars
glass taper candleholder + jars with lids
Candles and Candleholders Dollar Store DIY Projects
Photo Candleholder
glass candleholder + vellum paper + candle
Glass Bead Candleholder
glass bead + round glass candleholder
Elegant Votive Candleholders
small vases + rubber bands + white matte spray paint + votive candles
Glitter Votive
votives candleholder + spray adhesive + glitter + votive candle
Candle Lampshade
wineglasses + scrapbook paper + LED tea lights + double-sided tape
Bamboo Candle
tall glass candleholder + bamboo + candle
Mason Jar Prism Candle
mason jar + round glass beads + ribbon or twine + tea light candle
DIY Hurricane Candle
Smooth Glass Hurricane Candleholder + glass taper candleholder + small pillar candle
Washi Tape Tea-Light Votives
washi tape + tea light candles
Sparkling Spray-Painted Candles
metallic spray paint + tall jar candles + painter’s tape
Thumbtack Patterned Candles
gold thumbtacks + candle
Hurricane Lanterns Out of Dollar Store Frames
5 frames + curtain ring + black marker
Picture Frame Luminaries
4 picture frames + vellum square mirror + LED tealight candles
Hurricane Candles II
vase + glass taper candleholder + pebbles or river rock
Wall Art Dollar Store DIY Projects
Sunburst Mirror
mirror + $1 bamboo skewers + gold spray paint
Wall Mirror
compacts + wood base + spray paint
Rubber Door Mat Wall Art
door mat + spray paint + sandpaper
Contact Paper Wall Art
contact paper + old boxes (e.g. cereal or granola boxes)
Ampersand Art Using Thumbtacks
gold thumbtacks + canvas
Pottery Barn Mirror Wall Art
$1 square mirrors + cheap piece of plywood + spray paint + wood glue + 1/2 in. trim
Anthropologie-Inspired Collage Art Plates
decorative plates + art poster + Mod Podge + felt
Vintage Wall Art
vinyl shelf lining + silver serving platters + grosgrain ribbon {ivory}
Anthropologie Inspired Circles Mirror
mirrors + gold spray paint + hex nuts & screws + paint can lids
Canvas Wall Art
canvases + scrapbooking paper + command hooks
Plate Wall Art
Plain plates + black cardstock + Mod Podge Dishwasher Safe Waterproof Sealer
Serving Tray Wall Art
silver serving trays + stickers + primer + white spray paint
Decorative Accents Dollar Store DIY Projects
Mirror Box
square mirrors + cork protectors
Book Topiary
candle holder + styrofoam ball + book
Mercury Glass Pedestal
glass taper candlestick + glass bowl + Krylon Looking Glass Mirror Spray
Faux Silver Birds and Flowers Pedestal Bowl
$1 bird + taper glass candleholder + white spray paint ($1 Walmart) + Krylon Shimmer Metallic Spray Paint
+ silver shimmer + black acrylic paint + flower beads
Dollar Store Picture Frame
frames + spray paint + glass taper candleholder
I can’t find the original source with a tutorial, but it’s fairly straightforward to make. Just spray paint both the frame and candleholder and use e6000 glue to attach the candleholder to the bottom of the frame.
Picture Frame and Message Board
glass taper candleholder + twine + paint or stain + clothespins + burlap ribbon
Painted Ombre Bead Frame
wood beads + pipe cleaner + acrylic paints + picture frame
Dresser Mirror
round mirror + round acrylic tray (dollar store) + accent gems + plate stand
Decorative Bookends
glass square vases + decorative paper + vase filler
Animal Bookends
plastic toy animals + acrylic photo frames + spray paint
Invisible Book Shelf
“L” Bracket + wood screws + books
Pebble Bath Mat
river rocks + cement glue + rubber mat
Candle Holder Paperweights
small glass candle holders + scrapbook paper + pourable resin
Patio Lanterns
plastic landscaping solar lights + basket hangers
Hula Hoop Chandelier
hula hoop + ribbon + string lights
Japanese Lantern
manila folders + wooden skewers + tissue paper
Twine Pears
light bulbs + twine + twigs
Elegant Fruit (no tutorial link)
high gloss spray paint + fake fruit
Marble Accordion Rack
wooden accordion rack + marble self-adhesive film + white paint
Bandana Pillows
bandanas + pillows
Storage Dollar Store DIY Projects
Metallic Rope Throw Basket
round laundry basket + paint + jute rope + 1 yard felt
Cardboard Box Basket
jute twine + cardboard + white fabric
Jewelry Tower
cups + saucers + taper candle holders + spray paint + glue
These dishes were found at Thrift Stores, but you can also find similar ones at Dollar Tree too.
Chic Buckets
vinyl numbers + black acrylic paint + white spray paint + buckets
Metal Storage Bins
storage bins + metal and oil rubbed bronze spray paint + wooden chalkboard tags
Stylish Dollar Tree Bins
plastic bins + spray paint + jute twine + hot glue gun + drill + wood labels
Burlap Dollar Tree Bins
burlap fabric + plastic baskets + spray paint + labels
Vintage Storage Bins
dollar store bins + gray automobile primer + chalkboard paint + silver craft paint
Fingernail Polish Display Stand
black foam board + picture frame
Key Frame
picture frame + gold hooks + paint
Jewelry Holder from a Cutlery Tray
wooden cutlery tray + paint + knobs + cup hooks
Bathroom Organizer
jars with lids + saw tooth hanger + chalkboard paint
Industrial Farmhouse Storage Drawers
storage drawers + ORB Spray paint + metal labels + antique fasteners
+ balsa wood + furniture buttons + wood stain
Flowers, Plants and Garden Dollar Store DIY Projects
Moss Topiaries
foam balls + wood dowels + terra-cotta pot + moss + paint
Topiary Trees
faux greenery balls + pots + floral foam + skewers + moss + clay + paint (green, brown, white)
15 Minute Wreath
grapevine wreath + greenery + ribbon + floral wire
The person who made this got these supplies at Hobby Lobby, but you can get them at Dollar Tree for much cheaper!
Succulent Tiered Ceramic Bowls
ceramic bowls + glass pillar candleholder + potting soil + pebbles + fake succulent
Elegant Centerpiece
tall vase + glass taper candleholder + pebbles + branch + flowers
Metallic Flower Pots
metallic spray paint + primer + terra cotta pots
Stenciled Clay Pot
terra cotta pot + craft paint + brush + stencils
Gold Succulent Vases
succulents + painter’s tape + gold spray paint + cups
Scallop Shell Terra Cotta Pot
terra cotta pot + latex paint + fake stone spray paint + scallops
Faux Succulent Garden
5×7 frames + moss +faux succulents + twigs + paint
Flower Pot Makeover
dollar tree flower pots + rope
Dollar Store Terrariums
glass round candleholder + glass taper candleholder + pebbles + plants + decorative moss
Mini-Greenhouse
8 picture frames + plywood + corner brackets + utility hinges + screws + white paint + furniture polish
Terrarium II
glass vase + potting soil + gravel + small plant
Serveware and Dishes Dollar Store DIY Projects
Marble Mugs
white ceramic mugs + nail polish + wooden skewers + nail polish remover
Dollar Store Cake Stand
tart pan + glass taper candleholders + white paint
Mirrored Cake Stands
glass taper candle holder + mirrors + strong magnets
Chalkboard-Serving-Tray
Silver plastic serving trays + black latex paint + chalk + nonsanded grout
Anthropologie Confetti Tumblers
tumbler or stemless wine glass + acrylic paints + sealer
Chalkboard Wine Glasses
wine glass + chalkboard spray paint + chalk
Serving Tray
framed mirror + placemat
Tiered Serving Platter
plates + glass taper candleholder
Dollar Store Cake Plate
elegant cut-glass dinner plate + glass taper candleholder
Thanks so much for including my Photo Luminaries!
So many amazing ideas here! Thank you so much for sharing my rope basket! 🙂
Wow! So many cool ideas! I can hardly wait to try 10 or 20 of them!
Love love love all ur ideas thanks