Decor Archives » Dollar Store Crafts https://dollarstorecrafts.com/tag/decor/ Cool Craft Ideas from Dollar Store Finds Fri, 09 Feb 2018 06:02:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.4 Tutorial: Toy Animal Photo Holders https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2018/02/tutorial-toy-animal-photo-holders/ https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2018/02/tutorial-toy-animal-photo-holders/#comments Mon, 05 Feb 2018 16:00:23 +0000 http://dollarstorecrafts.com/?p=31605 Take these elephant and dinosaur toys from the dollar store and use them to make some fun photo holders to display on your desk, shelf or playroom. Add a dash of whimsy to any room. You’ll be surprised at the way these clever photo holders are constructed, so check out how easy it is to […]

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toy Animal Photo Holders

Take these elephant and dinosaur toys from the dollar store and use them to make some fun photo holders to display on your desk, shelf or playroom. Add a dash of whimsy to any room. You’ll be surprised at the way these clever photo holders are constructed, so check out how easy it is to make this dinosaur photo frame craft!

Hi there! Katie here today from Punk Projects! I love using inexpensive items in my crafting. If it involves upcycling, I’m all for it! I took a trip to the Dollar Tree to get some inspiration for today’s post and I found these awesome plastic toys.

Supplies Needed:

Toy Animal Photo Holder

Project estimate:

  • Toy animals, $1
  • Flat magnets, on hand or $1
  • Super glue, on hand or $1
  • Craft knife or box cutter, on hand

Total:  $1 and up

Toy Animal Photo Holders

1. Decide on your animals. I loved the brontosaurus, and the elephant is for a friend.

2. Use a craft knife to cut through the animal. Most plastic animals have a seam where they were put together, cut on that seam and it will be easier. Just don’t cut yourself.

3. Once you have your animal cut in half, trace around him onto a magnet.

4. Cut out 2 magnets for each animal.

5. Go around the cut edge of your animal with super glue and glue your magnet to it.

6. Let it dry completely.

Toy Animal Photo Holder

Once your magnets have been glued on and dried, slide a photo in between the animal piece and stand him back up! I love these little dinosaur photo frames!

Toy Animal Photo Holder

What do you think? Would you make a dinosaur photo frame craft for yourself, or for a friend?

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Katie at Punk ProjectsI’m Katie, a lover of anything artsy. I doodle on everything I can get my hands on, however my favorite projects are scrapbooking, restyled/upcycled crafts and sewing. I write my blog, Punk Projects, where I post tutorials, inspiration and other fun things as well as designing custom shoes in my etsy shop.

You can also find me here on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

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Tutorial: Stamped Valentine’s Day Candle https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2018/01/tutorial-stamped-valentines-day-candle/ https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2018/01/tutorial-stamped-valentines-day-candle/#comments Mon, 15 Jan 2018 16:00:57 +0000 http://dollarstorecrafts.com/?p=24511 This quick, easy project doesn’t just have to be for Valentine’s Day.  You could easily use different stamps to create custom decorative candles for your home, for parties, or for gifts.  I made several winter themed candles as gifts for my neighbors for Christmas, and they loved them!  So pull out your inks and stamps, […]

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Stamped Candle Tutorial

This quick, easy project doesn’t just have to be for Valentine’s Day.  You could easily use different stamps to create custom decorative candles for your home, for parties, or for gifts.  I made several winter themed candles as gifts for my neighbors for Christmas, and they loved them!  So pull out your inks and stamps, and let’s decorate some candles!

Valentine Stamped Candle

Project estimate:

  • Candles, on hand or $1 and up
  • Stamps and ink, on hand
  • Tissue paper, on hand
  • Hair dryer or heat embossing tool, on hand

Total:  Free or $1 and up

It’s a good idea to do a few practice runs with old candles or dollar store candles.  I often find bags of new to barely used candles at thrift stores, and they are great for practicing this technique.  The candle I used in this project was purchased at Dollar Tree, and while it is a battery operated votive candle, it has a wax coating on the outside, so it works for this project.

To make your own stamped Valentine’s Day Candle:

Stamped Candle Tutorial

Step one:  Cut a piece of tissue paper to fit around your candle.

Step two:  Stamp the tissue paper.  First, I covered my paper with a text stamp that has the definition of love. Then I stamped the heart image over the text.

Step three:  Wrap the stamped tissue paper around the candle.

Step four:  Heat the tissue paper with a heat embossing tool or a hair dryer.  As the wax melts, the tissue paper will seem to disappear into the candle, leaving only the image.  Be careful to keep moving your heat tool so you don’t burn the tissue paper or create uneven dimples in your candle.

If you want to, you can further embellish your candle with ribbon, string, rhinestones, etc.  I’m decorating a few candles with blue and green damask stamps to match my living room.  Which stamps are you going to reach for?  Have fun creating!

Stamped Valentine Candle

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Make Clothespin Trivets https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2016/05/make-clothespin-trivets/ https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2016/05/make-clothespin-trivets/#comments Fri, 06 May 2016 14:56:54 +0000 http://dollarstorecrafts.com/?p=37632 Am I the only one who has an overabundance of clothespins around my house? I bought a giant package of them a few years ago and I think it turned out to be a lifetime supply! They’re great for crafting because they are so readily available on the cheap. What can you do with them? […]

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Am I the only one who has an overabundance of clothespins around my house? I bought a giant package of them a few years ago and I think it turned out to be a lifetime supply! They’re great for crafting because they are so readily available on the cheap. What can you do with them? Well, Allison from Dream A Little Bigger used some to create funk and funky trivets! Paint them to match your kitchen color scheme and they will also function as cute decorations when not in use! [how to make clothespin trivets]

Project estimate:

  • Clothespins, on hand or $1
  • Paint, on hand or $1 and up
  • Glue, on hand or $1 and up

Total: Free and up!

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Make a Twig Bird’s Nest https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2016/03/make-a-twig-birds-nest/ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 16:00:35 +0000 http://dollarstorecrafts.com/?p=37521 Bird’s nests make wonderful elements in spring decor. Did you know that you can make your own out of twigs? Check out this sweet project from Jess at Make and Do Crew! The instructions call for your twigs to be as green as possible, so if you have some pruning on your upcoming to-do list, you may […]

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Twig Bird Nest

Bird’s nests make wonderful elements in spring decor. Did you know that you can make your own out of twigs? Check out this sweet project from Jess at Make and Do Crew! The instructions call for your twigs to be as green as possible, so if you have some pruning on your upcoming to-do list, you may want to save some of those clippings so you can make your own nest! [how to make a twig bird’s nest]

Project estimate:

  • Twigs, on hand
  • Water, on hand
  • Wire, on hand or $1 and up

Total: Free and up!

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Make Ink Splatter Votive Holders https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2016/02/make-ink-splatter-votive-holders/ Wed, 17 Feb 2016 16:00:43 +0000 http://dollarstorecrafts.com/?p=37429 If you are in the market for plain glass candle holders, the dollar store has got you covered. But what if you want something a little more colorful? Check out these splatter-y votive holders from Sara at Bitz & Giggles, who used alcohol inks to add a funky pop of color to some plain glass […]

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Ink Splatter Votive Holder

If you are in the market for plain glass candle holders, the dollar store has got you covered. But what if you want something a little more colorful? Check out these splatter-y votive holders from Sara at Bitz & Giggles, who used alcohol inks to add a funky pop of color to some plain glass vessels. You can also use this technique with mason jars, or glass jars from your recycling bin! [how to make ink splatter votive holders]

Project estimate:

  • Glass votive holders, $1
  • Alcohol inks, on hand or about $3 and up
  • Compressed air, on hand or about $3 and up

Total: $1 and up!

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Make a Glass Bottle Vase Garland https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2016/02/make-a-glass-bottle-vase-garland/ Wed, 10 Feb 2016 16:00:09 +0000 http://dollarstorecrafts.com/?p=37414 Are you longing for spring? Bring a little life and color to your decor with this bottle vase garland! Inspired by a similar piece she saw for sale online, Patti from Garden Matter decided to whip up a DIY version. She used bottles that she found on sale at the craft store, but you could […]

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Bottle Vase Garland

Are you longing for spring? Bring a little life and color to your decor with this bottle vase garland! Inspired by a similar piece she saw for sale online, Patti from Garden Matter decided to whip up a DIY version. She used bottles that she found on sale at the craft store, but you could also use old bottles from thrift stores or dig into your recycling in for supplies. It’s such a cheerful way to perk up your home and get rid of the winter blahs! [how to make a glass bottle vase garland]

Project estimate:

  • Glass bottles, on hand or $1 and up
  • Wire, on hand or $1 and up

Total: Free and up!

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Make Recycled Can Candles https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2016/02/make-recycled-can-candles/ Mon, 08 Feb 2016 16:00:57 +0000 http://dollarstorecrafts.com/?p=37376 If you are like me, you probably have an overflowing recycling bin pretty much all the time – if it’s recyclable, it never goes in the trash! That means I also have a fairly unlimited source of craft supplies. Dig into your recycling bin and make these gorgeous candles by Lindsey at Lindsey Crafter. If […]

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recycled can candles

If you are like me, you probably have an overflowing recycling bin pretty much all the time – if it’s recyclable, it never goes in the trash! That means I also have a fairly unlimited source of craft supplies. Dig into your recycling bin and make these gorgeous candles by Lindsey at Lindsey Crafter. If you like to save all of your odds and ends of nearly-dead candles or drippy wax overflows, this is a great time to use those up instead of buying new wax, making this a recycling double whammy! [how to make recycled can candles]

Project estimate:

  • Empty cans, on hand
  • Wax, on hand or $1 and up
  • Candle wicking, $1 and up
  • Paper, on hand or $1 and up
  • Watercolor paints, on hand or $1 and up

Total: $1 and up!

 

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Make Washi Tape Feathers https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2016/01/make-washi-tape-feathers/ Mon, 11 Jan 2016 20:01:22 +0000 http://dollarstorecrafts.com/?p=37336 I think washi tape might be one of the most addictive craft supplies ever. Once you buy your first roll, you’re hooked, and the next thing you know you’ve got piles of tape overflowing all over your craft table. If you’re a washi addict, these pretty washi tape feathers from Stampington are a fun way […]

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I think washi tape might be one of the most addictive craft supplies ever. Once you buy your first roll, you’re hooked, and the next thing you know you’ve got piles of tape overflowing all over your craft table. If you’re a washi addict, these pretty washi tape feathers from Stampington are a fun way to add a flourish to everything from gift wrap to home decor projects! [how to make washi tape feathers]

Project estimate:

  • Washi tape, on hand or $1 and up
  • Scissors, on hand

Total: Free and up!

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Tutorial: Faux Succulent Sleigh Holiday Centerpieces https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2015/12/tutorial-faux-succulent-sleigh-christmas-centerpieces/ https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2015/12/tutorial-faux-succulent-sleigh-christmas-centerpieces/#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2015 16:00:41 +0000 http://dollarstorecrafts.com/?p=37229 This is one of those ideas that just came together serendipitously, and I love how these little succulent-filled sleighs turned out. Ever since they started selling faux succulents in the floral department at Dollar Tree I’ve been keeping an eye out for things I could fill with them. Over the course of the summer I […]

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Faux Succulent Sleigh Centerpieces

This is one of those ideas that just came together serendipitously, and I love how these little succulent-filled sleighs turned out. Ever since they started selling faux succulents in the floral department at Dollar Tree I’ve been keeping an eye out for things I could fill with them. Over the course of the summer I kept coming across little sleigh-shaped baskets, and I knew they’d be great for making succulent-y holiday decor!

Succulent Sleighs 1

Project estimate:

  • Sleigh basket, $1 and up
  • Styrofoam block, $1 and up
  • Spanish moss, $1
  • Glue, on hand
  • Faux succulents, about $3 and up
  • Faux berry floral embellishments, $1 and up
  • Ribbon (optional), on hand or $1 and up

Total: $6 and up

Succulent Sleighs 2

To form a base for adding the succulents and other floral embellishments, you will need a block of foam. This block of foam was large enough to use for both of my sleigh baskets.

Succulent Sleighs 3

Use a sharp serrated blade to cut the Styrofoam down to size. I used my FloraCraft foam cutter. This will get messy, so cover your work area before you start cutting!

Succulent Sleighs 4

Glue Spanish moss over the foam.

Succulent Sleighs 5

Apply glue to the stems of the succulents and press them into the foam to make your arrangement. Start with bigger succulents first, then fill the spaces between with smaller succulents.

Succulent Sleighs 6

To give an extra holiday touch, I added some bits of faux berry floral sprigs. I found these at Michaels, and while the regular price on them is $1.99 per stem, I got them on sale for $0.59 each! I cut the sprigs into smaller sections, added some glue to the stems, and pressed them into the foam randomly around the succulents

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Optionally, embellish the sleigh with a bit of ribbon.

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Make Rope and Tassel Baskets https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2015/11/make-rope-and-tassel-baskets/ Sun, 29 Nov 2015 00:10:36 +0000 http://dollarstorecrafts.com/?p=37182 These boho-chic rop baskets look like something you might see in a fancy boutique, but they are actually a very cheap and easy DIY! Over at I Heart Organizing, Aniko shares the how-to for this simple project, which uses just a couple of basic supplies. All you need it rope, hot glue, yarn, and a […]

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rope and tassel basket

These boho-chic rop baskets look like something you might see in a fancy boutique, but they are actually a very cheap and easy DIY! Over at I Heart Organizing, Aniko shares the how-to for this simple project, which uses just a couple of basic supplies. All you need it rope, hot glue, yarn, and a little patience! [how to make rope and tassel baskets]

Project estimate:

  • Rope, on hand or $1 and up
  • Hot glue, on hand
  • Yarn, on hand or $1 and up

Total: Free and up!

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