Wow, can you believe that this chandelier is made from ANY materials you can find at the dollar store? That’s right, over at Ciburbanity, Charlotte created this stunning chandelier using bottles she found at the dollar store. You can read all about her innovative process in making this chandelier (and learn how to make one for yourself) here: [dollar store chandelier]

Dollar Store Material Used:

• Plastic travel bottles

Check out our Dollar Store Beaded Chandelier Project:

One of our most popular projects ever: Make a Beaded Chandelier

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My kids are wild about Legos, like many kids (and adults!)  When I spied this large mason jar at the thrift store, I thought it would make for a fun lamp.  My son commented that it looked like a Lego head, and this idea was born. While I used a large jar, you could easily recreate this on a smaller scale with a mason jar from Dollar Tree or one you have in your craft stash.

Project estimate:

• Mason jar, on hand
• Paint, on hand
• Clear labels, on hand
• Push light, $1

Total: $1

Step one:  Paint the inside of the jar and the lid yellow.

Step two:  Print the faces onto clear labels.  I used these labels from OnlineLabels.com and formatted my printable to fit that size.  Adhere the label face to the jar.  I put a different face on two sides, just for variety!

Step three:  I used a push light from Dollar Tree that has an adhesive sticker already on it.  Just peel off the backing and stick the push light under the lid of the jar.

I don’t screw the lid on fully, just to make the push light easier to access.  Now you have a fun night light that makes cute room decor during the daytime!  This jar could also double as storage if you don’t need a light.  Another idea is to use a milk jug instead of a mason jar and turn it into a Valentine holder, similar to this Dollar Store Crafts project I shared recently.  Have fun building and crafting!

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While it’s often something that we toss into the recycling bin without so much as a second thought, cardboard is actually a pretty amazing craft material!  We’ve seen it transformed into some pretty amazing things, including this fun, geometric lamp from Marta at 2nd Funniest Thing.  The instructions for the project are in Spanish, but the photos are excellent and make it easy to follow along.  This would be a super fun project for a dorm room or a teen’s homework desk!  [how to make a recycled cardboard geometric lamp]

Project estimate:

• Cardboard, on hand
• Tape, on hand or $1 and up
• Lamp kit, about $5 and up

Total:  about $5 and up

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It’s that time of year when retailers make a final markdown push of garden-y stuff in order to make way for the upcoming surge of holiday merchandise.  If you find yourself tempted to snatch up some discounted flower pots, here is one more reason to say yes: a flower pot pendant light!  Alexa at Remodelista whipped up this designer-inspired hanging lamp using a flower pot and a hanging lamp kit, both of which you can find for super cheap, making this cost a fraction of what any store-bought pendant light would – and with so much more character!  [how to make a flower pot pendant light]

Project estimate:

• Terra cotta flower pot, $1 and up
• Hanging lamp kit, about $5

Total: about $6 and up

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As someone who is obsessed with miniatures, I squealed a little bit when I first saw this tiny version of the classic leg lamp (as seen in “A Christmas Story”), which was created by Instructables user seamster.  Already amazed at the scale – it’s made from a Barbie leg – I then realized something else completely amazing – this one is even a working lamp!  Crazy, right?  If you’re up for it, the instructions show you how to add the electrical components – or you can skip that bit if you’re not comfortable with your wiring skills and go for one that’s just for show.  [how to make a miniature leg lamp]

Project estimate:

• Fashion doll, on hand or $1
• Fine-tip Sharpie, on hand or $1
• Yellow paper, on hand
• Lampshade template, free
• Fringe trim, $1
• Glue, on hand
• Barbie shoe (or clay), on hand
• Wooden circle, on hand or $1
• Electrical components (optional), about $2 and up

Total: about $1 and up

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Project estimate:

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Solar lights are a great way to add a touch of ambiance just about anywhere once the sun goes down.  They come with a little stake for putting them into the ground, but what about those places where a stake isn’t a good option, like on a porch?  Dawn at Creative Cain Cabin discovered that solar lights can be easily fit onto the tops of jars, creating a quick and easy solar lantern that will work just about anywhere!  She used mason jars, but with solar lights coming in so many different sizes and designs these days, you may be able to find jars in your recycling bin that fit well with whatever lights you happen to have available.  And when you’re done using them, they are easily disassembled, so you can reuse the jars and lights for future projects!  [how to make DIY solar jar lights]

Project estimate:

• Solar light, $1
• Jar, on hand or $1
• Hot glue, on hand

Total:  $1 and up

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Nothing says “cozy” in the winter quite a like a big, chunky cable knit sweater.  So when Barb at The Everyday Home decided to add some seasonal flair to her decor, she decided that dressing a lamp shade in a sweater would be a great way to do it – and she was right!  Using a thrift store sweater she gave the lamp shade a makeover in just minutes.  It’s a great way to cover up a shade that is stained or dented, and when spring come you can remove the sweater just as easily.  [how to make a no-sew sweater lamp shade]

Project estimate:

• Lamp shade, on hand 0r $1 and up
• Sweater, on hand or $1 and up
• Tape or hot glue, on hand

Total:  Free and up!

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With cooler temperatures setting in for the season, perhaps you feel the need for a little tropical decor to warm things up a bit.  Or maybe you just really like fruit.  Either way, you’ll get a kick out of this pineapple lamp by Ally at Craft Foxes.  It is cleverly constructed out of plastic spoons!  Imagine how great this would look illuminating your next luau party.  (But why wait for a party?  I also like it for everyday use!)  [how to make a pineapple lamp]

Project estimate:

• Small lamp, on hand or about $5 and up
• Plastic bottle, on hand
• Plastic spoons, $1 and up
• Yellow paint (if you don’t buy yellow spoons), on hand or $1 and up
• Green cardstock, on hand or $1
• Hot glue, on hand

Total:  about $1 and up

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With four kids, I go through a lot of milk in my house! Even though I recycle the containers, I thought it would be fun to find a way to repurpose them. When I saw mini vellum lamp shades in the bridal section of a craft store I decided to try to make my own with milk jugs.

The plastic isn’t as delicate as vellum, and you can paint it to match your decor or party theme.

Project Estimate:

• Plastic milk jugs, on hand
• Plastic wine glasses, $1 for six
• Battery-operated tea lights, on hand or $1
• Paint, on hand
• Template, free

Total: $1 and up

Step one: Cut the top and bottom off the milk jug. Trace the template onto the plastic and cut. I modified the template so it only had one tab instead of three.

Step two: Paint a design on the plastic. I used a stencil to make simple lines.

Step three: Assemble the lamp “shade”, place a tea light in the glass, and top it with the milk jug mini lamp shade.

Since they’re flameless tea lights, these lamps are safe to use around children. You could paint them any color, or embellish them with ribbon, rhinestones, or trim. You could even decoupage tissue paper onto them. Wouldn’t they make cute table decor for your next get together?

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