Every once in a while, we find ourselves feeling inspired by random objects, in random places as we go about our day. There’s just some kind of magical feeling in crafting with things that are cheap and easy to come by, repurposing them into something else! We took a trip to the dollar store recently, for example, and we couldn’t help picturing all kinds of awesome projects that could easily be made from just about everything we saw there. Now we keep finding ourselves browsing the Internet for awesome new tutorials that will help us put all those neat, creatively useful things we saw in the store to good use!
Are you also feeling quite intrigued by the idea of making awesome new things from dollar store supplies? Take a look at this list of 15 cool ideas, designs, and tutorials that we’ve come across so far in our search for inspiration and guidance.
1. DIY thumb tack canvas art
If you ask us, one of the best things about DIY and crafting is the way you can so easily make something average and non-aesthetic into something lovely and artistic looking! We’re sure it’ll come as no surprise to you, then, that we simply adored the way
2. Cute rustic polka dot mirror
Have you long been staring at a blank space on your wall thinking about how a mirror would look really nice there, but you simply haven’t found one in stores that quite suits the style you’re looking for? Then maybe you’d prefer to make one yourself! We love the way
3. Wall mounted mail sorting baskets
Are you the kind of person who adores making things for yourself even more than usual when they are something practical that you’ll actually use? Then we have a feeling you’ll get a real kick out of the way
4. Anthropologie inspired plate art
Are you perhaps the kind of DIY enthusiast who adores being able to more affordably recreate designer decor pieces that you really like but don’t want to pay the brand name price on? Then we think you’ll really get a kick out of the way
5. Cake stand kitchen organizer
Are you actually quite new to the whole world of DIY and repurposing, so you’re looking for something that’s very simple indeed but will still let you make something useful? In that case, we think you might really appreciate the way
6. Planter tea lights from drain nets
Are you actually an avid “junker” who adores turning visibly upcycled things into something else, impressing guests by making something decorative out of an everyday houseware? In that case, we have a feeling you’re going to get a real kick out of the way
7. Pebble door mat
Does your home already have quite a natural, relaxing feel to its decor scheme, almost like visitors are entering a calming spa area, and now you’re looking for affordable ways to translate that aesthetic into all the little details? In that case, we’d definitely suggest taking a look at the way
8. Tissue paper and Mod Podge candle holders
Did we really catch your attention when we started talking about lovely little candle holders made from dollar store pieces but you’re just not sure that the planter idea we showed you earlier is quite the look for you? In that case, we’d definitely suggest taking a look at how
9. Painted rubber mat wall art
Are you actually still finding yourself feeling rather enamoured with the idea of turning some kind of regular, cheap houseware into wall art but you’re just not sure that the thumb tack idea we showed you earlier on our list is quite the design for you? In that case, we’d encourage you to consider this very cool and simple tutorial from
10. Mason jar solar lights
Like ours, has your local dollar store packed its shelves with hundreds of simple glass mason jars with the full knowledge that they’re currently trendy in all kinds of DIY and decor ways? In that case, we think you’ll have no trouble following something like this tutorial from
11. Bead embellished sunglasses
If you’re going to put in the time and effort it takes to make some kind of DIY dollar store craft, would you rather make something fashion based so that you can actually wear and show off your handiwork for all to see? Well, if you’ve ever been the kind of person who likes a pair of statement shades then we think you’ll appreciate how
12. Kids art apron
Are you actually the kind of DIY enthusiast who has always felt most confident in your sewing skills above all else, so you’ve been scrolling through our list wondering whether you might come across a sewing based project? Well, we’re pleased to report that your patience has finally paid off! Take a better look at the tutorial featured on
13. Pottery Barn inspired tiled mirror
Did we actually really catch your attention when we started talking about the idea of making a recreation piece that is modelled after a designer brand but you’re just not sure that the plate art design we showed you earlier will suit your space? Well, if the idea of making a mirror piece interests you, then we’d definitely suggest taking a look at how
14. Dollar store embellished notebook
Maybe you’re more of a scrapbooker or schedule keeper than a sewing enthusiast or painter and you’ve been looking for some kind of project that will let you work with paper and make something you might actually use? Then we think you just might be the perfect person to try your hand at the way
15. Gold leaf vase
Maybe we’ve actually piqued your curiosity with the idea of making some kind of glass project like you saw with the tea light candle holders, but you’ve never been much of a candle person? Then we have a feeling you might get along better making some kind of vase like this one from
Have you made other kinds of fantastic dollar store crafts before that you really enjoyed creating but that you don’t see here on our list? Tell us all about what you made and how you did it or link us to photos of your finished work in the comments section!
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