13 Awesome Things You Can Make From Inexpensive Dollar Store Items
A dollar store can be a clean-freak’s worst nightmare: piles on piles of stuff, things on the floor, a mess of cheap, mass-produced baubles, gizmos, and gadgets. But look at a dollar store with different eyes and you can see the huge opportunities for creativity, crafts, and art! Here are 13 fantastic projects you can complete with goods you can find at just about any dollar store.
Next time you need to do some decorating, skip the expensive stores and head to your dollar store for a cheap, awesome, DIY project!
1.) $.99 vase…or amazing, home-made centerpieces?
All you need is a bit of acrylic paint.
2.) Make this cute, zen-inspired bathmat for almost nothing!
See the instructions here.
3.) Rustic wrought-iron art or a spray-painted rubber door mat? No one has to know!
See how it’s done here.
4.) Cheap tiles and an old mirror make great accessory for indoor or outdoor decorating.
See the tutorial here.
5.) Grab some glass paint and some simple glassware for exciting new garden art.
You’d never guess this sculpture was once a dinner set.
6.) Use large plastic cups or buckets as modular storage shelves.
Not only does it look cool, it also costs only a few dollars to make.
7.) One terra-cotta pot? Check. Acrylic paint? Check. All go for a fun planter!
See how it’s done here.
8.) Those little plastic animals can be painted and mounted for modern bookends.
Now, when your kids tire of their old toys, you can give them second lives.
9.) Grab a bunch of small, square mirrors and your hot glue gun to make these awesome planters.
Check out the tutorial here.
10.) Capture the diner look with some cheap paint, fabric, and utensils!
Read the instructions here.
11.) Elegant chandelier or Mardi Gras beads?
See what else you need here.
12.) Make a great party favor for your next shindig with these chalkboard wine glasses.
Your guests will thank you.
13.) How much would you pay for something like this? You could make your own for only about $2!
Making them yourself adds a personal touch.