Kathy of The Budget Decorator shares how simple it is to replicate the look of West Elm’s pricey terrariums for only $2. It probably comes as no surprise that the dollar store is involved in this thrifty project. Kathy simply glued a dollar glass fishbowl to a dollar glass candlestick and VOILA – bargain terrarium! This is the perfect way … [Read more...]
Dollar Store Bins Go Vintage
In my house hidden storage is a must, and galvanized metal bins are my fave for stashing all my clutter in style. I love the metal bins from Wal-mart and have them all over my house, but even with Wal-mart prices they can quickly add up! That’s why I love this tutorial from Carrie at Lovely Etc. for giving DOLLAR STORE bins a vintage look using … [Read more...]
DIY Topiaries
You don't need to spend tons of money on a pretty topiary from designers when you can easily make your own for just a few dollars. Kathryn from Do It on a Dime has a really cheap and easy way to make your own cute topiaries with supplies from the dollar store. She picked up an inexpensive planter, craft moss, and floral foam and was able to put … [Read more...]
Dollar Store Dupes
The amazing Kathryn from Do It on a Dime is at it again with some amazing Dollar Store hacks that will give you that Pottery Barn look. The best part? Kathryn's DIYs take 10 minutes or less! No need to spend your entire weekend and your whole budget on a single project when you can make a big mirror grid, a Kate Spade inspired vase, and a burlap … [Read more...]
Milk Glass Vases
Linda from It All Started With Paint took a whole collection of dollar store vases and made them look like ceramic using just inexpensive acrylic paint. This same simple technique would also work beautifully with empty glass jars from your fridge. Pop in a some fresh cut blooms or tissue paper flowers like Linda's, and you've got spring decor on a … [Read more...]
Stylish Jewelry Storage–on a Dollar Store Budget!
Steph from Modern Parents Messy Kids always seems to have trouble keeping up with her jewelry. With two little ones in tow and nothing to corral all her baubles, it’s no wonder! She was inspired by Anthropologie to repurpose plastic animals and melamine plates from the dollar store into a stylish jewelry storage solution. Like Steph’s son, I love … [Read more...]
Dollar Store Succulent Wreath
Debbie from Confessions of a Plate Addict had been wanting a faux succulent wreath for her front door for awhile. However, the price tags always held her back! Even buying all the succulents to make her own seemed too expensive. That is until Debbie came across a collection of faux potted succulents at the dollar store! Debbie was able to make her … [Read more...]
Make a Terrarium from Dollar Store Frames!
I am loving this clever dollar store craft from Cass at Clutter Bug! Cass took eight picture frames, hot glued them together, and painted them to look like a wooden terrarium that retails for $299 from Pottery Barn. I love how the top even lifts off so it’s easy to access your plants. Would you believe it only cost Cass $10 to make?!? Cass was … [Read more...]
Dotted Mercury Glass Vase
Today I am back with another way you can update a dollar store vase with a high end look. Katie of Bower Power loved the subtlety of Anthro’s Frosted Mercury Vases and recreated them by layering polka dots, wood stain, and metallic spray paint. I always love incorporating metallics into my décor, and this is the perfect low-cost craft to do it! … [Read more...]
Gold Dot Dollar Store Vase
This project is for all my dollar store lovers out there! Teryn from Vintage Romance Style took a glass vase from the dollar store and made it look like a $75 Kate Spade rosebowl using a gold paint pen. Teryn already had the materials on hand, but you’re still just looking at under $5 even if you had to buy them. That’s a far cry from $75! Teryn … [Read more...]
