20+ Best Dollar Tree DIY Crafts
What’s more satisfying than crafting decorations for your home, adding nice touches to your kitchen or dining table, toys for your children, and gifts for others?
Being able to do all of that easily and on a budget.
Look over the DIY crafts below and tell Siri to make a list for you so you can get what you need the next time you are in your local dollar store.
Which one do you like? No. 6 is pretty sweet.
Best Dollar Tree DIY Crafts
Declutter those drawers and reclaim that peace of mind with this easy-to-do organizational trick with an inexpensive item.
Decorate your home on a budget! This Pottery Barn Vase dupe is the perfect frugal home decor option. You can make it using items from Amazon or Dollar Tree. Check it out:
These stunning brass candle holders adds an elegant touch to any home. And you can spray paint them whatever matchers your style. Check out the Pottery Barn DIY here.
Use these bowls for decorative beads or fruit! Save $100+ with this simple Pottery Barn DIY.
This Pottery Barn Footed Bowl is originally $100! Save some serious money when you create this DIY Pottery Barn dupe. Decorate your home with this stunning bowl or use it as a catch all to hold keys and sunglasses!
This Flower Put Gnome is adorable and so easy to put together. Using a few items from Amazon or the Dollar Tree you have a cute and functional home decor piece.
The Mason jar is a classic choice for decoration in any home, and with this Dollar Tree DIY craft you can save a lot of money when you make these canning jar succulent planters yourself! Check out our DIY Mason Jar Succulent Planters here!
You can get a beautiful metal and wood oval shelf to hang on your wall at Pottery Barn for a cool $350. Or, you can make your own for pennies on the dollar with this DIY hack.
Looking to add a beautiful flair when you entertain? We have the perfect dollar store DIY craft for you: The Tiered Tray. See for yourself:
Add some class and elegance to your tables with these Geometric Candle Holders. Whether you are getting ready for a wedding or just a dinner on your deck, these DIY centerpieces will have you gathering in style.
This is a similar concept as the candle holder, but we are using photo frames to easily create these Dollar Tree Lantern Holders. There’s no limit to how to decorate these -- you are only limited by your imagination.
Give your place a unique look with these DIY Mini Plant Terrariums. This craft calls for some plastic terrariums found at Dollar Tree that look just like glass. The air plants are a great touch and will add warmth to your home.
If you have your significant other’s family coming over and want to add a nice flair in a hurry, try this Dollar Store Paper Bag Flower Arrangement. Glass pebbles provide weight to keep your arrangement upright, and be sure to inspect the flowers so you bring home the best looking ones.
Looking for an easy homemade gift? This DIY marbled nail-polish mug will make it look like you spent hours on it, but it’s quite simple to do -- just takes a few minutes.
Add a nice rustic touch to your home with this Farmhouse-Style DIY Book Stack. Best of all, customize it with a warm, welcoming message for your guests.
If you are looking for a nice craft project for your kids or nieces and nephews, you will want to scope out this DIY Glitter Travel Mug.With this fun craft, each person will have their own, custom design travel mug to call their own.
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A Hanging Kitchen Towels tutorial might not be the first thing that comes to mind for a DIY craft, but they are just so handy to have around. Make a few of these, attach them to your stove, and you’ll understand why.
Looking for a cute springtime decoration? Look no further than this DIY Pom Pom Tree. Grab some sticks from the yard, a few pom poms, and a glue gun and you are on your way.
Spice up your plate presentation with these DIY Colorful Painted Wooden Salad Tongs. These tongs will create a festive atmosphere when you dish up some taco salad.
OK, let’s jump into the time capsule and head back to our childhood days so we can make these DIY Shrinky Dinks. While you can order the plastic online, you just might have some in your house you can repurpose for this project.
The less waste we produce, the better it is or our environment. That’s one of the reasons this DIY craft that will teach you how to Repurpose an Old T-shirt into Wall Art is ingenious. Give it a try. (Keep the rest of the shirt for rags.)
If you are longing for the beach and the warm sand between your toes, what better way to add a reminder of the shoreline than with these Easy DIY Starfish Napkin Rings. This will definitely raise your entertaining game to the next level.
If you love to be spoiled and pampered (and who doesn’t?), consider this DIY Spa Day Gift Basket you can make for $10 or less from dollar store finds. This is definitely one of those gifts you can give the person who has everything.
What better way to teach kids to save than with their very own DIY Glitzy Dollar Store Piggy Bank. Turn that boring bank into a bank with bling with this easy craft.
This Decoupage Soap Craft is easy to make for a gift idea or wedding favor. The Mod Podge keeps the design from washing off when you suds up, and it’s perfect for kids and adults.
No-crease elastic hair ties are expensive to buy but so easy to make. If you are looking for a cute and inexpensive gift you can make for friends with long hair, look no further. You can whip a whole bunch of these DIY Fold Over Elastic Hair Ties Or Headbands in just 30 minutes for a fraction of the price.
This DIY craft is pretty slick. Instead of just giving an unwrapped bottle of wine as a gift, add a bit of mystery by introducing socks into the equation. Try this DIY Sock Wine Bottle Cover.
Are you ready to have some fun making dollar store crafts? Easily pick up glow sticks and build the coolest Glow-in-the-Dark Crafts with this tutorial.
Sometimes it’s not about the price. Sometimes it’s about having fun! If you are feeling creative, try this DIY project and Turn Wire Baskets into an Outdoor Table. These are perfect for porches and patios.
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Wendi Warren is licensed professional clinical counselor, a certified human resources professional, a digital marketer, and founder of Wendi’s Weekend Trips & Whatnot blog. She and her husband, Bobby, live in Wooster, Ohio, with their pets. In her spare time, she freelances for Wooster Media Group LLC.
