--- title: "Amazing Transformations of Dollar Store Items ..." description: "DIY Glitter Vase; How to Make Mason Jar Solar Lights; Raised Vase; Make Your Own Votive Candleholders; Beautiful Custom Glasses; More ..." url: "https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/amazing-transformations-of-dollar-store-items/" category: "diy" last_updated: "2026-06-02" --- # 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. ## 1. DIY Glitter Vase ![lighting,candle,glitter,glass,DiY,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/gi/la/nauzl_lighting_candle_glitter_glass_diy_428x640.jpg) Source: [DIY Glitter Vase - My ...](https://www.mykitchenescapades.com/glitter-vases/) 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 ![man made object,product,drinkware,bottle,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/q3/kr/hm6yi_man-made-object_product_drinkware_bottle_600x450.jpg) Source: [Dollar Store Crafts | How ...](https://diyprojects.com/make-mason-jar-solar-lights-dollar-store-crafts) Dollar store crafts can result in some very useful items. ## 3. Raised Vase ![glass,table,centrepiece,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/mr/j9/i4m4v_glass_table_centrepiece_300x400.jpg) Source: [Bargain Bound: Candy Buffet](http://bargainbound.blogspot.com/2012/02/candy-buffet.html) 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 ![lighting,glass,brand,design,lolive,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/f4/w1/xs12v_lighting_glass_brand_design_lolive_600x1431.jpg) Source: [diyncrafts.com](https://www.diyncrafts.com/24392/homemade/15-decorative-easy-candles-votives-can-diy-1) These look expensive don't they? ## 5. Beautiful Custom Glasses ![color,art,surfboard,surfing equipment and supplies,glass,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yz/zc/lpejw_color_art_surfboard_surfing-equipment-and-supplies_glass_236x1424.jpg) Source: [Add a Pop of Color ...](https://www.brit.co/add-a-pop-of-color-to-your-glassware/) Your hand-painted glasses will be beautiful and unique. ## 6. Vanity Stand ![art,design,machine,THIS,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/a1/zm/f8ydl_art_design_machine_this_600x900.jpg) Source: [Dollar Store Crafts DIY Projects ...](https://diyready.com/dollar-store-crafts/) Made from dollar store trays and candle holders. ## 7. Painted Rubber Door Mat Wall Art ![iron,lighting,interior design,arch,ero,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/by/wc/zaio8_iron_lighting_interior-design_arch_ero_427x640.jpg) Source: [Salvage Dior: Rubber Door Mat ...](http://www.salvagedior.com/2012/01/rubber-door-mat-wall-art-2.html) O M G - painted door mats as wall art. I'm in love. ## 8. D.I.Y. Calendar/Notice Board ![furniture,art,interior design,shelf,tine,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ye/im/vm09g_furniture_art_interior-design_shelf_tine_453x680.jpg) Source: [14 DIY Organization Projects - ...](https://alittlecraftinyourday.com/organization/) This will make it easier to stay organized. ## 9. Mirror Makeover ![white,lighting,light fixture,ceiling,sconce,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xc/uu/ia6o6_white_lighting_light-fixture_ceiling_sconce_480x708.jpg) Source: [Design Foraging: Objet Trouve by ...](http://artsyforager.com/2013/06/28/design-foraging-objet-trouve-by-codor-designs/) 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 _ Source: Erase Board Frames_ It's amazing what you can turn dollar store frames into. ## 11. Make Your Own Heat Pack ![pattern,font,fashion accessory,design,art,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/fc/cs/fkc37_pattern_font_fashion-accessory_design_art_550x705.jpg) Source: [Do it Yourself No Sew ...](https://goo.gl/5WGPl6) No sewing involved. ## 12. Life Size Lincoln Logs Made out of ... Wait for It ... ![play,wood,product,outdoor play equipment,furniture,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ve/d1/k7mx6_play_wood_product_outdoor-play-equipment_furniture_270x270.jpg) Pool Noodles! Take 15 pool noodles from the dollar store, cut in half, cut notches out easily, with scissors. ## 13. Rag Rug ![white,art,fashion accessory,textile,material,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/rg/qj/ddbk3_white_art_fashion-accessory_textile_material_580x384.jpg) Source: [dollarstorecrafts.com](https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2013/07/sink-mat-rag-rug/) This is made from a sink mat. Join together for bigger rugs. ## 14. Knick-knack Transformation ![art,lighting,water bird,ceramic,ISlal,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yv/k0/go3ej_art_lighting_water-bird_ceramic_islal_484x958.jpg) Source: [Dishfunctional Designs: Swanky Spray Paint ...](https://dishfunctionaldesigns.blogspot.com/2012/06/swanky-spray-paint-transformations.html) Turn something naff into something lovely with spray paint. ## 15. DIY Fabric Covered Bins _ Source: tales from a cottage: DIY ..._ Don't you just love fabric crafts that don't involve sewing? ## 16. Dresser Mirror ![font,circle,illustration,pattern,make,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/jw/hi/qkf6f_font_circle_illustration_pattern_make_600x863.jpg) Source: [Dresser Mirror - A simple ...](https://createandbabble.com/dresser-mirror-simple-diy/) Every item just makes me love dollar crafts even more. ## 17. Dollar Store Vases to Mercury Glass ![vase,lighting,glass,glass bottle,drinkware,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/l9/lp/vzhn3_vase_lighting_glass_glass-bottle_drinkware_426x426.jpg) Source: [DIY Mercury Glass Tutorial](https://goo.gl/THkAXv) 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 ![man made object,laundry,basket,wicker,home accessories,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zr/ek/fth3n_man-made-object_laundry_basket_wicker_home-accessories_300x400.jpg) Source: [Dollar Store Waste Basket Makeover](http://www.hometalk.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) Why buy an expensive woven waste basket when you make your own. ## 19. Dessert Stand ![light fixture,lighting,table,glass,lamp,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/sp/l7/k88ax_light-fixture_lighting_table_glass_lamp_426x640.jpg) Source: [Searching the Web for the ...](http://thegardeningcook.com/best-diy-projects-page-2/) Dollar store mirrors and glass candlesticks come together beautifully. ## 20. Starburst Mirror ![ceiling,lighting,circle,light fixture,modern art,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/dq/ji/dsvsy_ceiling_lighting_circle_light-fixture_modern-art_383x344.jpg) Source: [dollarstorecrafts.com](https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2009/08/starburst-mirror/) Wait till you see what you make this from. ## 21. Dollar Store Sparkly Candles ![blue,product,brand,DIY,Spray,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xv/l4/h9llr_blue_product_brand_diy_spray_500x2522.jpg) Source: [DIY Holiday Gifts: Sparkling Spray-Painted ...](https://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/DIY-Sparkling-Spray-Painted-Candles-26074210) There are lots of terrific ways to pimp up plain dollar store candles. ## 22. Bathroom Organizer ![Chef,product,label,lighting,brand,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/mi/td/iu2jq_chef_product_label_lighting_brand_600x817.jpg) Source: [Dollar Store Crafts DIY Projects ...](https://diyready.com/dollar-store-crafts/) You could make similar ones for other rooms too. ## 23. DIY Turn Dollar Store Frames into a Lantern ![table,product,furniture,lighting,window,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/rp/ah/v8fnh_table_product_furniture_lighting_window_471x480.jpg) Source: [dollarstorecrafts.com](https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2011/08/make-a-designer-inspired-lantern/) Decorate or leave plain. Then stick in a candle. ## 24. Shadow Boxes ![floor,flooring,tile,ceiling,lighting,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ol/jb/fwekf_floor_flooring_tile_ceiling_lighting_600x800.jpg) Source: [Dollar Store Crafts: Home Decor ...](https://goo.gl/b0Cb7R) Transform wooden trays from using scrapbooking paper, wallpaper or even gift wrap. ## 25. DIY Dollar Store Makeup Brush Holder ![lighting,food,champagne,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/va/lj/ggjm1_lighting_food_champagne_477x638.jpg) Source: [Tutorial: Makeup Brush Holder - ...](https://goo.gl/4CQn7c) Anything that organizes your beauty tools is a plus. ## 26. Message Boards ![picture frame,chalu,boas.,RUSTOLEUM,Chalk,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/k3/fg/ufm1t_picture-frame_chalu_boas_rustoleum_chalk_600x600.jpg) Source: [Dollar Tree Chalkboard Tray](https://thehowtohome.com/dollar-store-chalkboard/) Cheapo silver colored trays transformed into cute message boards. ## 27. Magnet Board ![brown,pattern,design,brand,circle,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xo/r1/vp9xu_brown_pattern_design_brand_circle_570x868.jpg) Source: [Simple Handmade Gifts - Part ...](https://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/simple-handmade-gifts-part-six/) Simply a dollar store cookie sheet and some fabric. ## 28. Animal Bookends ![product,figurine,elephants and mammoths,elephant,toy,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/gr/yt/rlbe0_product_figurine_elephants-and-mammoths_elephant_toy_600x400.jpg) Source: [30 Cheap And Brilliant Dollar ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/twopoodles/brilliant-dollar-store-hacks-9g24?sub=2426279_1365390) Pick your favorite plastic animal. ## 29. Monogram Glasses ![glass,wine glass,stemware,pint glass,drinkware,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/c7/i3/izxif_glass_wine-glass_stemware_pint-glass_drinkware_600x953.jpg) Source: [Etched Glass Monogram - Thistlewood ...](https://thistlewoodfarms.com/my-old-kentucky-home-2/) They will add a classy and personal touch to your table. ## 30. DIY Jar with Decorated Lid ![food,pink,dessert,icing,buttercream,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/eo/e5/ff8im_food_pink_dessert_icing_buttercream_600x903.jpg) Source: [Forêt enchantée: DIY](https://leblogdecrouchette.wordpress.com/2012/06/15/foret-enchantee-diy/) Oh what uses you can put plastic animals and figurines to. ## 31. Photo Frame Wreath ![christmas decoration,wreath,art,decor,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lb/td/vrrbt_christmas-decoration_wreath_art_decor_600x676.jpg) Source: [Top 10 Best Ways to ...](https://www.topinspired.com/top-10-best-ways-to-display-family-photos/) A bunch of small frames make a wreath you can use all year round. ## 32. Wall Mirror ![Mathew,Air conditioning,Hasta Agotar Stock,cup,brand,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/si/t5/facu5_mathew_air-conditioning_hasta-agotar-stock_cup_brand_600x1192.jpg) Source: [How To Make a Wall ...](https://thistlewoodfarms.com/how-to-make-a-mirror-and-be-brilliant-at-the-same-time/) Love it! ## 33. Cupcake Stand ![iron,cookware and bakeware,kettle,ceramic,small appliance,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/px/m9/v2ejh_iron_cookware-and-bakeware_kettle_ceramic_small-appliance_480x640.jpg) Source: [Decor-ganize Crafts: Tiered Dessert Plates ...](http://decorganizecrafts.blogspot.com/2011/05/diy-desert-stand-tiered-plates-tiered.html) Made from stove burner covers. Too clever. ## 34. Stone Shower DIY with Pebble Stones ![furniture,material,flooring,LOwe,Picklee.com,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wg/km/nyxor_furniture_material_flooring_lowe_picklee-com_600x801.jpg) Source: [The $50 Stone Shower DIY ...](https://www.picklee.com/2012/06/27/50-stone-shower-diy-pick/) Maybe you'd like to tackle a bigger project? ## 35. Leaf Bowl ![yellow,orange,flower arranging,flower,art,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/z0/g5/bp78h_yellow_orange_flower-arranging_flower_art_400x599.jpg) Source: [bloglovin.com](http://www.bloglovin.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) Made from silk leaves. ## 36. Snow Globe ![product,label,AFTER,Snow,Cobe,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wq/k1/hpbo1_product_label_after_snow_cobe_600x1001.jpg) Source: [PitterAndGlink: Handmade Deer Snow Globe ...](http://www.pitterandglink.com/2014/11/handmade-deer-snow-globe-ornament.html) From a plastic glass to a cute ornament. 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