Amazing Transformations of Dollar Store Items ...

I've found some dollar store crafts that result in some terrific stuff. By stuff I mean pretty things to adorn your home, things to make your life easier, or just things to make and do for the sheer joy of crafting and making something. If you love shopping for bargains and want to turn them into really cool stuff, check out these dollar store crafts.

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1. DIY Glitter Vase

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Every girl needs some glitter in her life. Glitter vases are made cheap and easy with dollar store crafts.

2. How to Make Mason Jar Solar Lights

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Dollar store crafts can result in some very useful items.

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3. Raised Vase

glass,table,centrepiece, Source: Bargain Bound: Candy Buffet
You know when you see those lovely displays of tall vases with candles or even candies, they look great don't they? Be jealous no more. Make your own with candlesticks and vases from the dollar store.

4. Make Your Own Votive Candleholders

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These look expensive don't they?

5. Beautiful Custom Glasses

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Your hand-painted glasses will be beautiful and unique.

6. Vanity Stand

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Made from dollar store trays and candle holders.

7. Painted Rubber Door Mat Wall Art

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O M G - painted door mats as wall art. I'm in love.

8. D.I.Y. Calendar/Notice Board

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This will make it easier to stay organized.

9. Mirror Makeover

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Raid the dollar store for a pile of random items. Glue them together and spray paint all one color and attach to a mirror. Hey presto - a gorgeous mirror.

10. DIY Dry Erase Board

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It's amazing what you can turn dollar store frames into.

11. Make Your Own Heat Pack

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No sewing involved.

12. Life Size Lincoln Logs Made out of ... Wait for It ...

play,wood,product,outdoor play equipment,furniture, Pool Noodles!
Take 15 pool noodles from the dollar store, cut in half, cut notches out easily, with scissors.

13. Rag Rug

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This is made from a sink mat. Join together for bigger rugs.

14. Knick-knack Transformation

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Turn something naff into something lovely with spray paint.

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Spray paint is a game-changer for mundane items. Imagine a bland ceramic bird figurine getting a dazzling makeover with a shimmering metallic finish or a coat of glossy pastel. It's all about choosing the right hues to breathe new life into forgotten trinkets. By adding a touch of gold or vibrant color, that thrift store find can become a chic statement piece in your home. Quick tip: always use primer for a flawless finish that makes your DIY look like it's straight from a designer store.

15. DIY Fabric Covered Bins

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Don't you just love fabric crafts that don't involve sewing?

16. Dresser Mirror

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Every item just makes me love dollar crafts even more.

17. Dollar Store Vases to Mercury Glass

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You might not be able to get "looking glass" spray paint from the dollar store, but you'll find plenty of vases just crying out for a transformation.

18. Waste Basket Makeover

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Why buy an expensive woven waste basket when you make your own.

19. Dessert Stand

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Dollar store mirrors and glass candlesticks come together beautifully.

20. Starburst Mirror

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Wait till you see what you make this from.

21. Dollar Store Sparkly Candles

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There are lots of terrific ways to pimp up plain dollar store candles.

22. Bathroom Organizer

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You could make similar ones for other rooms too.

23. DIY Turn Dollar Store Frames into a Lantern

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Decorate or leave plain. Then stick in a candle.

24. Shadow Boxes

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Transform wooden trays from using scrapbooking paper, wallpaper or even gift wrap.

25. DIY Dollar Store Makeup Brush Holder

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Anything that organizes your beauty tools is a plus.

26. Message Boards

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Cheapo silver colored trays transformed into cute message boards.

27. Magnet Board

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Simply a dollar store cookie sheet and some fabric.

28. Animal Bookends

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Pick your favorite plastic animal.

29. Monogram Glasses

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They will add a classy and personal touch to your table.

30. DIY Jar with Decorated Lid

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Oh what uses you can put plastic animals and figurines to.

31. Photo Frame Wreath

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A bunch of small frames make a wreath you can use all year round.

32. Wall Mirror

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Love it!

33. Cupcake Stand

iron,cookware and bakeware,kettle,ceramic,small appliance, Source: Decor-ganize Crafts: Tiered Dessert Plates ...
Made from stove burner covers. Too clever.

34. Stone Shower DIY with Pebble Stones

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Maybe you'd like to tackle a bigger project?

35. Leaf Bowl

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Made from silk leaves.

36. Snow Globe

product,label,AFTER,Snow,Cobe, Source: PitterAndGlink: Handmade Deer Snow Globe ...
From a plastic glass to a cute ornament.

Are you as amazed as I am with these dollar store crafts?

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i love this post

Thanks for some great ideas

Love this !

I've done the makeup brush jars before!

Great ideas! I'll be adding many to my list of to do crafts!

Fantastic!

Wow!!! Who'd a thunk it??? {I guess someone did!}. Thanks for these!!! They DO open up a plethora of ideas, don't they?? :-D

Great site, this is a lot of stuff

How do you do 8?