Dollar Store DIY: Vintage-Inspired Faux Wood Cloche

Learn how to create a real wood look and turn Dollar Tree plastic domes into vintage cloches! How about an affordable vintage-inspired craft project to kick off 2024?  It's been almost two years since I shared a  Dollar Store DIY !  How is that even possible?  I was itching for an affordable craft project , so I headed to Dollar Tree to see what I could find.  I immediately stopped when I saw a shelf full of plastic dome cloches.  They were marketed for floral displays, but I knew I could use a simple paint technique to give them a real wood finish and the perfect vintage makeover. SUPPLIES NEEDED - Dollar Tree floral garden plastic cloche domes - 400grit sandpaper  - Flat white primer spray paint or paint and primer in one - Flat acrylic paint in three shades ( Almond Latte , Pinecone Brown , Bittersweet Chocolate ) - Craft paint brush - Natural bristle stencil brush   - Paper Towels  I  tried to mimic the stain color of  a vi......

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Dollar Store DIY: Funny DIY Plant Markers

Add a bit of fun and snark to your indoor plants with these DIY funny plant markers!  Who's up for a super easy Dollar Tree craft project?  It's been quite a while since I've created a Dollar Tree project , so I decided to stop into Dollar Tree to see what I could find.   The other week , I potted a few Pothos plants that I had been propagating in water and divided a Chinese Money Plant that sprouted a few new baby plants.   I've been keeping an eye on them, so naturally, when I stopped into Dollar Tree I had plants on my mind and grabbed a Tumbling Tower game to make funny plant markers. ...

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How to Make a Rustic Tin Vase

Turn basic Dollar Tree supplies into beautiful rustic and weathered tin vases! I felt a little crafty the other day, so I headed to Dollar Tree, picked up a few supplies and threw together another  Dollar Store DIY !   Using supplies from Dollar Tree, I was able to create my own version of  corrugated metal vases I saw on Amazon.   These simple DIY weathered vases are perfectly rustic, functional and super affordable!  ...

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How to Make Paint Look Like Concrete

The most inexpensive and easiest way to paint anything to look like concrete! It's been MONTHS since I shared a Dollar Store DIY , but today I'm back sharing a simple budget-friendly craft.  How to paint plastic to look like concrete!    I love a good Dollar Tree makeover , so when I saw a variety of plastic planters at my local store I knew right away I wanted to give them a concrete inspired makeover.  With just a few simple supplies (that I had on hand!) I was able to give plastic planters the perfect faux concrete look.            ...

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Dollar Store DIY: Vintage Inspired Brass Bells

A budget-friendly way to create easy DIY vintage-inspired brass bells! I'm about three weeks behind sharing December's Dollar Store DIY , but who's counting?  A late project is better than no project, right?  Last month, I updated basic dollar Tree ornaments and this month, I was inspired to create budget-friendly, vintage brass bells.  Vintage bells have been one of my favorite holiday items to hunt for, so creating a DIY version seemed like the perfect Dollar Tree project.  Christmas may be in a few days, but these DIY brass bells are perfect all winter long! ...

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The Best Dollar Tree Holiday Decor Makeovers

The best DIY Christmas and holiday decor using Dollar Tree items! I've been updating, hacking and transforming Dollar Tree products for years.  Everything from storage to home and holiday decor.  As much as I love transforming basic Dollar Tree products, updating their Christmas and holiday inventory is by far my favorite.  I've updated so many Dollar Tree items in the past, that I gathered 8 of my favorite Christmas makeovers so you can find them easily in one place!  ...

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Dollar Store DIY: Easy Diamond Dust Ornaments

Add a touch of vintage and a bit of sparkle to inexpensive Dollar Tree ornaments. It's a new month and time for a brand new Dollar Store DIY ! I have a few holiday projects planned, but today is all about updating simple Dollar Tree ornaments to better fit my style and decor.  I combined simple techniques and supplies that I've used in the past to create easy vintage-inspired diamond dust ornaments.  My favorite types of craft projects are ones that are easy and can be created using supplies I already have on hand.  These sparkly Dollar Tree ornaments checked off those boxes and turned out exactly as I imagined. ...

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Dollar Store DIY: How to Make Easy Pumpkin Place Cards

Impress your guests with these easy personalized pumpkin place cards! It's the first Monday of the month and I'm back with an all new simple Dollar Tree makeover .   I took an unexpected break from my monthly Dollar Store DIY series, but it's back and I'm excited to share this month's simple Dollar Tree pumpkin project.  ...

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Dollar Store DIY: How to Make Hobnail Milk Glass

Create the look of authentic hobnail milk glass with simple Dollar Tree supplies!    Happy Monday!  Sorry for the unexpected radio silence last week.   After working on painting the kitchen, dealing with renovation issues  (we're on week seven if anyone else is counting) and traveling almost daily for shop inventory I was exhausted.   I just needed a short mental break, but I'm back today with my monthly Dollar Store DIY !  I've always been a fan of white Fenton Hobnail milk glass.  It's been around since the 1950's, but its raised knobs and classic appearance have definitely been gaining in popularity.  Flea markets, yard sales, thrift stores and auctions are great places to find deals on Hobnail milk glass, but if you like the look, consider making your own faux milk glass.    A couple Dollar Tree supplies and common household materials are all you need to make affordable DIY Hobnail milk glass for chea......

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