Looking to save a buck with dollar store decor DIYS? Great!
It can be frustrating when you want to spruce up your space, but are short on money.
Decorating your home can get EXPENSIVE, even when you are browsing the shelves of the most reasonably priced home decor stores.
The good news is that with a little creativity and craftiness, you can create some surprisingly stylish decor.
No one will guess that these were DIYs from dollar store items.
Below each image is a source link which contains the step by step DIY tutorials to create these cute decor pieces.
And as always, remember to use the Pinterest image hover button to put a pin in your favorites for later.
Let’s get to it!
#1) Gorgeous DIY Gold Thumbtack Ampersand Art
Source: Live Love DIY
This is not only gorgeous and creative it’s completely customizable.
Make the most of bright gold thumbtacks on a white canvas frame for the coolest effect.
This sign is perfect as wall, fireplace mantle, or office home decor.
#2) Dollar Store Plastic Elephant Book Ends
These plastic elephant book ends from Love Grows Wild are so fun.
Similar styled book ends sell at Pottery Barn for over $50! These plastic elephants were found in the dollar toy bins from Michaels.
With a couple of wooden blocks, some wood glue, and a fresh coat of paint they quickly turn into a fun art deco style book holder.
#3) DIY Farmhouse Hanging Baskets On Reclaimed Wood
Source: Thrifty & Chic
Dollar store baskets never looked so good as in this creative DIY tutorial!
Framing them on reclaimed wood adds incredible farmhouse style and the perfect space to feature farmhouse plants.
#4) Dollar Store Decor DIY – Enamel Painted Vases
Sugar & Charm shows us how you can take simple glass vases and make them a cool custom decor piece using enamel glass paint.
It’s super simple to do, and you can customize any color or creation you can think of!
Follow the link above for the full tutorial.
#5) DIY Dollar Store Picture Frame Luminary Home Decor Idea
Source: What Che Said
This DIY dollar store decor idea is so creative and special.
Add a personal family touch to a softly lit lantern made out of dollar store picture frames and a flameless candle.
#6) DIY Dollar Store Hanging Wall Decor
Source: Prudent Penny Pincher
I love the farmhouse style of this creative hanging DIY wall decor idea.
Four wooden dollar store frames make the perfect Fram for a simple wreath and sign ~ brilliant!
#7) Pottery Barn Inspired DIY Tiled Mirror
Here is another Pottery Barn knock off!
This tiled mirror DIY from Dollar Store Crafts looks both modern and chic.
You can assemble this 9 frame mirror for as little as 10 dollars with some foam cork board, and adhesives.
#8) Dollar Store Pizza Pan Wall Hanging & Front Door Welcome Sign
Source: Lizzy & Erin
Would anyone guess this gorgeous circular wall hanging began with a dollar store pizza pan?
Simply brilliant, with perfectly placed ribbons and floral accents.
#9) Dollar Store Clothespin Trivets
These clothes pin trivets from Dream A Little Bigger are so colorful and festive!
You only need three ingredients (clothespins, strong glue, and paint) to make these fun circular decals.
They would be a great addition to any laundry, kids, or craft room!
#10) Dollar Store Succulent Planter
Is this awesome? Or is this awesome?
There is no way this looks like a dollar store creation!
This super stylish DIY come from Craftberry Bush.
She used clear glass supports in between dollar store ceramic bowls. She then filled them up with gravel, sand and potting soil along with a few river rocks for decoration.
#11) Nail Polish Marble Mugs
Nail polish art is all the rage, and these marble mugs from Babble would be a fun addition to any kitchen.
They are surprisingly simple to make, and make a fun and personal gift idea as well!
#12) DIY Gold Picture Frames Shelf & Table Decor Idea
Source: Lily Ardor
These frames add emphasis and style when elevated on gold dollar store candle holders.
Bright gold spray paint gives them gorgeous shine and charming style, perfect for your shelves and tables.
#13) Thrift Store Vase Turned DIY Home Decor
Source: Sadie Season Goods
This thrift store glass sugar shaker is turned into a gorgeous DIY flower vase.
Perfect as table or countertop top decor, customize the colors to your favorite style or season.
#14) Chalkboard Platter Message Center
I love farmhouse chalkboards, but they can get expensive!
This cute and inexpensive DIY chalkboard message center looks great for just pennies on the dollar.
The creative genius behind this DIY is The Budget Decorator.
And while there aren’t specific instructions on how to assembling this, it’s not hard to imagine how they did it!
- Chalk paint + Dollar Store serving tray + Hot Glued Bow 🙂
#15) Boho Style DIY Flower Wall Dollar Store Decor Idea
Source: Sweet Teal
This is Dollar store decor ideas is just so creative!
Incredibly inexpensive and packs major impact this hanging flower wall can be used above a headboard or on a large feature wall.
#16) DIY Hurricane Lanterns
And my favorite dollar store decor DIY is….(drumroll please)… these DIY Hurricane Lanterns from Grosgrain!!!
At first glance would ANYONE know that they are assembled using 5 dollar store picture frames?!
I know I sure didn’t. Follow the link above for this creative and helpful tutorial.
#17) DIY Decorative Sunburst Mirror
Shoot! I all ready picked a favorite. Well this awesome DIY decor piece from Healthy Wealthy & DIYs would be a close second.
Mirrors like this can cost hundreds of dollars! This super smart and stylish DIY costs around $10 and uses a cheap circular mirror, bamboo skewers, gold spray paint, and a glue gun.
Brilliant!
#18) DIY Dollar Store Metallic Flower Pots
These stylist flower pots from Listotic are so easy to make. Gold spray paint and dollar store pots and you’re all set!
I’m thinking these would be gorgeous herb pots as shown in the picture below when placed inside your windowsill.
Speaking of that…you might like this post on DIY indoor herb gardens.
Beauty and function all is one!
#19) Dollar Store Picture Frame Tray DIY
What a great use for an old (or ugly) 🙂 picture frame!
Confessions of a DIYer can walk you through how to turn an a dollar store frame into a cute end table centerpiece.
She used a few pieces of scrap wood to create the base and some flat white paint for a farmhouse look.
#20) Thumbtack Candle Makeover
Ummmm, this is definitely one of those ‘why didn’t I think of that?’ dollar store decor DIYs.
I don’t think you’ll find an easier home decor project.
You all ready know the two supplies you need to make it happen 😉 , but you can head on over to The Blissful Bee for more inspiring and creative decor ideas!
#21) Dollar Store Decor Plates DIY
I love this farmhouse dollar store flair from Average But Inspired.
You’ll need to take your time tracing and painting these darling utensil cut outs, but I’d say it would be totally worth it!
Follow the link to read more about how she made them.
#22) Dollar Store Chalkboard Herb Pots
Source: Taryn Whiteaker
These classic terracotta pots are transformed into farmhouse herb pots with some distressed chalk paint and chalkboard labels.
Perfect for a windowsill or sunny kitchen ledge, these pots act as stylish and functional kitchen decor.
#23) Dollar Store Mirror Box Decor DIY
Hi Sugarplum offers a fun tutorial on how to make these dollar store mirrored boxes.
With a little glue gun magic you can whip these babies out in no time! I love the dimension that they add to any shelf, and they are perfect holder for plants or greenery you like to change out seasonally!
Follow the link for more home decor inspiration from Cassie.
#24) DIY Dollar Store Customizable Book Stack
Source: Megan Nichole
Some creative book binding removing and flat paint makes this stylish book stack perfect for your living room table decor.
Easily customizable, and a the perfect grouping for living room trays, end tables, or shelf decor.
#25) Metallic Rope Basket
This rope basket looks like popular rope baskets that sell for hundreds.
Lydi Out Loud used a plastic laundry hamper, a glue gun, rope, and a little metallic paint for an extra flair! I think the result is stunning, don’t you?!
Follow the link for the full details.
Happy Dollar Store Decorating!
I hope you found some DIY projects that you can create for your home!
You’ll get the satisfaction of creating something hand made along with the sense to save a buck doing it!
You might also want to check out these Farmhouse Decor Ideas and Farmhouse Shelving DIYs before you go!
They include tons of inspiration and stylish home decor DIYs.
Cheers for now.
<3 Ang
So many fun ideas! Thanks for including my rope basket!
Hi Lydi! Thank YOU for all of the great DIY & Decor creations! 🙂