Buying from dollar stores can be a hit and miss. However, they do carry some items that can be easily upcycled into much prettier stuff!
I’ve always enjoyed making budget-friendly DIY projects and using items from dollar stores for your crafts certainly won’t break the bank.
If you think cheap things can never end up looking expensive I dare to disagree. Check out these amazing dollar store crafts – they look very tasteful and you’d think they were purchased from high-end designer stores. You definitely wouldn’t guess they actually cost just a few bucks. Have you ever crafted something using dollar store supplies?
Cheap but Chic Dollar Store Crafts
- Industrial Farmhouse Storage Drawers from littlehouseoffour.com
- Sculpt Painted Clay Pots from diypassion.com
- Make A Flower Wreath from apieceofrainbow.com
- DIY Dollar Store Pencil Cup from revamperate.com
- DIY Gold Scalloped Vase from brepurposed.porch.com
- Succulents Trio Dolar Store DIY from acultivatednest.com
- Striped Taper Candles from lindseycrafterblog.com
- Faux Succulent Wreath from thenavagepatch.com
- DIY Dotted Sharpie Mugs from destinationdecoration.com
- DIY Gem Boxes from oleanderandpalm.com
- Dollar Store DIY Night Light from homemadeginger.com
- Dollar Store Vase Makeover from loveandmarriageblog.com
- Easy DIY, Spray Painted, Dollar Store Vase from peoniesandpears.com
- DIY Dollar Store Layered Scent Candles from saynotsweetanne.com
- Foyer Fan Wall from uptodateinteriors.com
- Paper Wrapped Dollar Store Candles from modpodgerocksblog.com
- DIY Mirror Jewelry Wall Hangers from homeyohmy.com
- DIY Metallic Rope Throw Basket from lydioutloud.com
- Make Faux Leather Coasters from kristimurphy.com
- DIY Marble Accordion Rack from drawntodiy.com
Which of these do I love the most? That’s a hard one – but I will tell you the Faux Succulent Wreath (#8), the Mirrored Jewelry Wall Hangers (#17) and the Metallic Rope throw basket (#18) are at the top of my list. What about you?
Gentle Joy Homemaker says
A nice collection of ideas. π
Danielle Smith says
Thank you so very much!
vrmm26 says
Love dollar store crafts! Will have to check these out for ideas on the cheap!! Visiting from Mix It Up Monday party.
Danielle Smith says
Thank you so much for stopping by! I love crafts like these too π
satrntgr says
I love these ideas! Pinning to try some of them, thanks!
Danielle Smith says
Oh – I love to hear that! Thank you so much!
Cherryl Ehlenburg says
I love shopping at Dollar Tree! Thank you for sharing all of these ideas!
Danielle Smith says
Happy to share – I love the ‘saving money’ AND decorating aspect π
Sandra Garth says
Love, love, love these ideas and #8 is pretty cool and I can’t wait to make one!
Danielle Smith says
You picked one of my favorites! Hope it turns out beautifully for you.
Debrashoppeno5 says
Dollar TreeStores can be so inspirational. Once we work our magic you would never know it started at the Dollar Store. This is a great collection of ideas.
Danielle Smith says
Thank you for stopping by – that is the beauty of these crafts, yes? That with a little magic, you have no idea just how little money was spent.
Angie Rose says
Hi Danielle! Thank you so much for linking up with us at Dishing It & Digging It. Have a fabulous week π
Danielle Smith says
Thank you so much for stopping by, Angie π
Christine says
I am becoming obsessed with these kind of crafts! Love the list you made for us, thanks so much!
Danielle Smith says
Christine – thank you so much stopping by…I have the same kind of crafty obsession.
Erlene says
It’s amazing at how much stuff you can create using dollar store items. I love shopping dollar stores for inexpensive items.
Danielle Smith says
I have always been a fan too. I love to create, love to decorate, but don’t want to spend a fortune.
FLORENCE @ VintageSouthernPicks says
Wow! So many projects out of things from the Dollar Store! Love that wreath, farmhouse drawers, and several others. Awesome projects for little or nothing!
Thanks for sharing at Sweet Inspiration!
Danielle Smith says
Thank you so much for stopping by. It looks like you and I have the same favorites from the collection.
Susan says
Chic makes me happy, but cheap and chic makes me even happier. Congrats, you’re featured at the This Is How We Roll Link Party on Organized 31.
Danielle Smith says
You and I could be soul-sisters – chic AND cheap? Sign me up π