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35 DIY Dollar Store Decor Ideas That Don’t Look Homemade

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Dollar stores like the Dollar Tree are treasure troves for the frugal DIY’er. Here are 35 DIY dollar store decor ideas to help you spruce up your home.

I know what you’re thinking…”Can I actually decorate my home using items from the dollar store without it looking cheap?” My answer, “Yes, yes you can”.

“But, how do I decorate my home from the dollar store?”

First of all, never…EVER just buy something from the dollar store, put it on a shelf, and call it ‘good’. If you want your decor to look like you bought it from a high-end boutique (or Etsy), you’ll need to glam it up a bit first.

Below, I’ve supplied a list of the items you’ll want to stock up on the next time you happen to find yourself at the dollar store.

Below that you’ll find a list of ‘gamification’ supplies you’ll need to have on hand when you’re ready to take your dollar store finds from trash to treasure.

Now, you’re ready to scroll through all of the projects and get to work on your favorites!

Supplies To Stock Up On

Many of these DIY dollar store home decor projects use the following dollar store items. You may want to be on the lookout and stock up on them whenever you can.

Additionally, you may also want to have some basic craft supplies on hand such as:

DIY Dollar Store Decor: Vases and Planters

Liven up your home with these beautiful, inexpensive DIY planters and vases.

1. DIY Cotton Stems in Galvanized Vase

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Twigs
  • Cotton balls
  • Pinecones
  • Hot glue
  • Galvanized bucket or vase

2. DIY Moss Topiary

diy moss topiary
Image Credit & Tutorial: Liz Marie Blog

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Dowels
  • Styrofoam balls
  • Imitation moss (sheet or loose)
  • Pot
  • Glue gun

3. DIY Succulent Pots

dollar tree succulent planter
Image Credit & Tutorial: Little House of Four

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Terra cotta pots
  • Succulents (real or fake)
  • Lace
  • Stones
  • Paint
  • Glue

4. Tiered Succulent Planter

tiered succulent planter
Image Credit & Tutorial: Craftberry Bush

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Assorted bowls & glasses
  • Gorilla Epoxy
  • Stones
  • Moss
  • Succulent plants
  • Gravel or pumice
  • Potting soil

5. Gold Leaf Vase

diy gold leaf vase
Image Credit & Tutorial: The Creativity Exchange

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Dollar store vase
  • Painter’s tape
  • Foam brushes
  • Gold model enamel paint
  • Cut Flowers (real or fake)

6. Enamel Painted Vases

diy enamel vases
Image Credit & Tutorial: Sugar and Charm

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Dollar store vases
  • Enamel paint for glass
  • Foam brushes

7. Mirror Box Vase

diy mirror boxes dollar store
Image Credit & Tutorial: Hi Sugarplum

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Small, square mirrors
  • Glue gun
  • Cork or felt pads (for base)

8. West Elm Planter Knock Off

west elm dollar store diy
Image Credit & Tutorial: The Budget Decorator

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Glass bowl
  • Glass candlestick holder
  • Gorilla Glue
  • Decorative moss

DIY Dollar Store Decor: Baskets and Bins

These DIY projects are cheap yet oh so pretty. Oh, and they’re functional, too!

9. DIY Rope Basket

dollar store rope basket project
Image Credit & Tutorial: I Heart Organizing

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Dollar store laundry basket
  • Cotton rope
  • Glue gun
  • Watered-down paint to dye rope

10. Pier One Knock Off Basket

dollar tree lined storage bin project
Image Credit & Tutorial: Busy Bliss

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Dollar store laundry basket
  • Fabric
  • Thick jute rope
  • Glue gun

11. Cardboard Box Basket

diy rope basket
Image Credit & Tutorial: Elizabeth Joan Design

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Cardboard box
  • Pillowcase
  • Jute rope
  • Glue gun

12. Industrial Storage Bins

diy dollar tree basket project
Image Credit & Tutorial: Busy Bliss

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Dollar store plastic containers
  • Jute twine
  • Flat spray paint
  • Wooden chalkboard labels

13. DIY Burlap Bins

diy dollar store burlap bins
Image Credit & Tutorial: Simple Made Pretty

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Dollar store baskets
  • Burlap
  • Glue gun
  • Chalkboard labels

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14. Industrial Farmhouse Style Storage Drawers

mini storage drawer dollar store project
Image Credit & Tutorial: Little House of Four

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Dollar store storage drawers
  • Spray paint for plastic
  • Metal labels
  • Balsa wood
  • Wood stain
  • Superglue
  • Wood knobs

15. Metallic Rope Throw Basket

diy metallic rope basket
Image Credit & Tutorial: Lydi Out Loud

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Round laundry basket
  • Metallic paint
  • Felt
  • Jute rope
  • Glue gun

16. Vintage Number Buckets

diy number buckets
Image Credit & Tutorial: Just Vintage Home

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Dollar store buckets
  • Spray paint
  • Vinyl numbers (or letters)

DIY Dollar Store Decor: Candles

Candles add a warm, soft glow to any space. However, they can look pretty ‘meh’ on their own. Here are some DIY projects that will bring cheap, dollar store candles to life!

17. Glitter Votive

diy glitter votive project
Image Credit & Tutorial: Julie Blanner

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Votive candle
  • Small glass jar
  • Spray adhesive
  • Glitter

18. Hurricane Lantern

diy hurricane candle project
Image Credit & Tutorial: Grosgrain Fab

Supplies needed for this project:

  • (5) Dollar store frames
  • Gorilla Glue
  • Needlenose pliers
  • Curtain ring
  • Black sharpie

19. Dip-Dyed Candles

dip dyed candles
Image Credit & Tutorial: Darice Blog

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Pillar candles (assorted sizes)
  • Crayons
  • Empty tin can
  • Pot

20. Upgraded Candle Holder

dollar tree candle holder makeover
Image Credit & Tutorial: Crafts by Courtney

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Pillar candle holder
  • Vintage Effect Wash
  • White chalk paint
  • Paintbrushes

DIY Dollar Store Decor: Wall Art & Mirrors

Mirrors and wall art can enhance the character of your home. You can adjust the colors/patterns of the following projects to suit your personal style.

21. Modern Mirror

dollar store mirror project
Image Credit & Tutorial: Thistlewood Farms

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Dollar store compacts (or small, round craft mirrors)
  • Wood board (for base)
  • Spray paint (if desired)
  • Glue gun

22. Rubber Mat Wall Decor

diy wall art doormat
Image Credit & Tutorial: Salvage Dior

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Rubber doormat
  • White spray paint
  • Sandpaper

23. Vanity Mirror with Stand

diy dollar store mirror
Image Credit & Tutorial: Create and Babble

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Round mirror
  • Clear platter
  • Glass gems
  • Plate stand
  • Glue

24. No-Weave Wall Hanging

no weave wall hanging
Image Credit & Tutorial: Classic in Gray

Supplies needed for this project:

  • (3) Wooden dowels
  • (2) Different colors of yarn

25. Ampersand Art

ampersand tack art
Image Credit & Tutorial: Live Lovely DIY

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Square canvas
  • Gold thumbtacks
  • Pencil
  • Stencil (if desired)

DIY Dollar Store Decor: Frames

My goodness, there are so many ways you can class-up simple dollar store frames! Keep on scrollin’ for some of my favorites!

26. Dry Erase Calendar

diy dry erase calendar
Image Credit & Tutorial: Tangles and Tangents

Supplies needed for this project:

  • (8) Assorted frames
  • Vinyl or scrapbook letters
  • Scrapbook paper
  • Dry erase pen

27. Mini Greenhouse

dollar store greenhouse project
Image Credit & Tutorial: Country Living

Supplies needed for this project:

  • (4) 5″ X 7″ frames
  • (2) 8″ X 10″ frames
  • (2) 11″ X 14″ frames
  • Screws
  • Brackets
  • Scrap wood
  • Paint
  • Hand tools

28. DIY Tray

diy whitewashed wood tray
Image Credit & Tutorial: Confessions of a Serial DIYer

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Dollar store frame
  • Scrap fence pickets
  • (2) Drawer handles
  • Paint

29. Earring Display

shabby chic picture frame from dollar store
Image Credit & Tutorial: Kevin and Amanda

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Frame
  • Picture wire
  • Paint
  • Staple gun (or (8) small eye hook screws)

31. Picture Frame Luminaries

luminary picture frame
Image Credit & Tutorial: That’s What Che Said

Supplies needed for this project:

  • (4) 5X7 frames
  • Gorilla Glue
  • (2) sheets of Vellum paper
  • Printer
  • Small square mirror
  • LED tealights

DIY Dollar Store Decor: Wreaths

If you gotta change out your wreath every season (and holiday), it might as well be cheap!

32. Summer Dollar Store Wreath

summer flip flop wreath
Image Credit & Tutorial: Fox Hollow Cottage

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Pool noodle
  • Flip flops
  • Scrap fabric
  • Washi tape
  • Paper tags
  • Embroidery floss (or string)
  • Embellishments
  • Glue gun

33. Spring Dollar Store Wreath

moss wreath tutorial
Image Credit & Tutorial: The Shabby Creek Cottage

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Styrofoam wreath form
  • Sheet moss
  • Ribbon
  • Glue gun

34. Fall Dollar Store Wreath

easy burlap pumpkin wreath
Image Credit & Tutorial: Tried and True Blog

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Burlap pumpkins
  • Sturdy wire
  • Chevron burlap ribbon
  • Needlenose pliers
  • Glue gun

35. Winter DIY Dollar Store Wreath

diy easy winter wreath
Image Credit & Tutorial: Sprinkle Some Fun

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Willow wreath ring
  • Greenery picks
  • Pinecones
  • Glue gun

I hope these fabulous dollar store decor ideas have got your creative juices flowing!

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