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Add some beautiful decorations to your home on a budget with these DIY Dollar Tree craft ideas.

Are you looking for some home decor on a budget? Look no further! I’ve found just the answer for you. I’ve scoured the internet to bring you the best Dollar Tree crafts that will give you the satisfaction of completing a DIY craft without breaking the bank. If you are frugal like me, you can appreciate a cheap DIY home decor project that actually looks good. I’ve added several of these to my near-future DIY home decor list.

There is so much satisfaction in knowing you made something beautiful for your house for little to nothing. You will see platters and pizza pans repurposed as recipe holders, tiered-trays and door hangers. There are more surprising Dollar Tree items turned into signs, planters, gnomes and even some small storage solutions. If you want to add a pop of color to a space, I got you. If farmhouse is your vibe, there’s some decor inspo here for you as well. So, come along as I show you how you can turn affordable everyday items into unique home decorations.

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Dollar Tree Craft #1: Recipe Holder

DIY Dollar Tree Craft using a silver tray, scrapbook paper and ribbon to make a recipe holder.

First up, we have this beautiful DIY Dollar Tree Recipe Holder from Lizzy and Erin. It’s made from one of the silver platters from Dollar Tree. I think she uses scrap book paper in her tutorial. If you love a good fabric craft, then you could always mod podge a fabric scrap instead to match your home decor. This is the perfect Dollar Tree craft to add something special to your kitchen.

Dollar Tree Project #2: Painted Farmhouse Planter

DIY Dollar Tree farmhouse planter.  A silver bin with white chalk paint and beads glued around the top edge, filled with flowers.

Next, we have a gorgeous farmhouse planter. This Dollar Tree craft idea is easy and also a budget-friendly way to add some farmhouse charm to your home. You can add plants, decor balls or Christmas ornaments when the time comes. Check out the tutorial for this Dollar Tree project from Refabbed.

Dollar Tree DIY #3: Faux Birchwood Candle

DIY Dollar Tree project.  A candle with decoupaged birchwood pattern attached.

This DIY faux birchwood candle made from Dollar Tree supplies is the perfect project to add a rustic touch to your home decorations. Read more from Domestically Speaking.

Dollar Tree Craft #4: Candle Stick Planter

DIY Dollar Tree project with containers glued to candlesticks and then all painted with chalk paint to create a farmhouse look.

This is perhaps one of my favorite Dollar Tree decor ideas. They seriously look like high-end home decorations. See how from The Maker’s Map.

Dollar Tree DIY #5: Painted Tiered-Tray

DIY Dollar Tree craft with a pizza pan, cake pan attached to make a tiered tray. The tray is painted yellow with floral design.

See this painted baking pan tiered tray from Shop at Blu if you’re looking to add a pop of color to your home with Dollar Tree budget home decor.

Dollar Tree Project #6: Mini Jute Planters

DIY dollar tree project with mini planters wrapped in large jute and containing small eucalyptus plants.

These mini jute planters from Juggling Act Mama are too cute. These would be perfect for small kitchen spaces.

Dollar Tree Craft #7: Aged Storage Jars

DIY dollar tree project with small storage jars with a diy aged lid

Need a appealing storage hack? Make these aged Dollar Tree jars from Little House of Four in just a few steps. Home organization and storage solutions can sometimes be hard to spend money on. When you can do it for less with a Dollar Tree craft idea, it’s that much sweeter when you see everything in its own place.

Dollar Tree Project #8: Stacked Flower Pot Planter

diy dollar tree craft with two painted flower pots stacked and containg a sunflower arrangement

This stacked flower pot planter from Wilshire Collections is a simple and budget-friendly way to bring vertical interest to a space. Place this DIY Dollar Tree craft on a side table or use it as a table or island centerpiece.

Dollar Tree DIY #9: Pizza Pan Welcome Sign

diy dollar tree craft with a painted pizza pan and welcome text attached to make a welcome sign.  A decorative plant and bow is on the side.

Transform a simple pizza pan into a charming welcome sign for your home with this easy DIY project. This creative, budget-friendly craft brings a warm, personalized touch to your front door or entryway. See the easy tutorial from Feels Like Home.

Dollar Tree Craft #10: Tall and Chic Pool Noodle Planter

DIY Tall and chic planter made from pool noodles from Dollar Tree and painted with stone paint.

Tall and chic planter from Arts and Classy is perfect for framing entrances, accentuating patios, or bringing height and texture to your garden design. Without reading her post, I would have never guessed this Dollar Tree craft was created with a pool noodle.

Dollar Tree Project #11: Picture Frame Lanterns

DIY Dollar Tree lanterns made from picture frames.

I believe these picture frame lanterns have been seen everywhere, but with good reason. This is a unique way to bring a table to life without spending a ton of money. Check out the picture frame lanterns from Hip2Save.

Dollar Tree DIY #12: Chic Elevated Planter

White DIY dollar tree craft planter made from a candle stick and cake pan

I love the idea of this chic, elevated planter (tutorial from Word and Home). This Dollar Tree project showcases the beauty of succulents while repurposing an everyday item into a sophisticated decor piece. Opt to make a set with shorter and taller candle sticks.

Dollar Tree Craft #13: Twine Vase

DIY dollar tree project with a vase wrapped in twine.

This twine vase from Passionate Penny Pincher is a versatile and inexpensive project. It is such a simple DIY home decor craft that is perfect for displaying fresh or faux flowers, adding a touch of rustic elegance to any room.

Dollar Tree Project #14: Herb Garden

DIY dollar tree craft using a pail to make a herb garden.

How awesome would it be to walk across your kitchen and grab fresh herbs to add to your meal? You can do just that by creating your very own herb garden from Dollar Tree items. See this DIY herb garden tutorial from Creative Ramblings Blog.

Dollar Tree DIY #15: Patterned Decorative Tray

diy dollar tree project using a picture frame to make a tray.

I think decorative trays like this one can really bring attention to a space with small decor items. You can use any pattern you’d like and play around with the items you decorate the piece in this cheap craft idea. It’ll be a bonus if you pick a pattern that works for every season and holiday. You could even make several for different holidays, for example a red, white and blue tray to add to your 4th of July decor. Read more from The Latina Next Door to make yourself a tray.

Dollar Tree Craft #16: Flower Rack

diy dollar tree craft using pails to great a flower rack.

Need to fill a wall space with something unique? Add a display of several different flower arrangements all at once with this DIY Dollar Tree flower rack decor idea from Simple Made Pretty.

Dollar Tree Project #17: Rustic Tiered Tray

Just look at how great this amazing tiered tray from Love to Frugal turned out. It only requires some Dollar Tree pans and candlesticks. Add some chalk paint and wax to distress and you have a very luxurious looking tiered tray.

Dollar Tree DIY #18: Planter Box

DIY dollar tree crate craft turning a box and sticks into a planter box

Make an inexpensive crate to use as a planter box using – you guessed it – Dollar Tree supplies. Look at the easy tutorial from The Maker’s Map.

Dollar Tree Craft #19: Flower Pot Fountain

diy dollar tree craft of a teal flower pot filled with rocks and a fountain pump

If you’ve seen the planter section at Dollar Tree then you’ve probably wondered what crafts you could create with them. One great idea I found was to make a DIY fountain for your garden or yard. You only need a few things to create one of your own. You must see the easy DIY planter fountain tutorial from The Daily DIYer.

Dollar Tree Project #20: Butterfly Wall Art

DIY dollar tree picture frame with butterfly stickers arranged inside to make butterfly wall art.

I love this simple, yet beautiful DIY craft. Where did those beautiful butterflies come from? They are 3D stickers from your local Dollar Tree! Add some whimsical charm to your home with this fun project. See how The Craft Lady used wall decals to make this wall art.

Dollar Tree DIY #21: Plant Wall

diy plant wall using dollar tree frame and mini pallets.

Use real or fake plants for this to spruce up your home decor. Read more about the plant wall from Our Crafty Mom.

Dollar Tree Craft #22: Mason Jar Sign

Mason Jar Sign from Hunny I’m Home DIY. Tip: if you don’t have a vinyl cutter, see my last post. There you will find a tutorial for transferring a printed design using graphite paper. This is awesome if you’re bad at lettering but don’t want to invest in a Cricut or Cameo.

Dollar Tree Craft #23: Flower Pot Gnome

Gnome created with dollar tree flower pot and twine rope.

Gnome decor has been trending for several years now. This DIY tutorial will show you how to make a gnome that fits in with all of your rustic farmhouse decor. flower pot gnome from Budgeting Couple.

Dollar Tree Project #24: Cheese Shaker Vase

Dollar Tree cheese shaker painted teal with a brown lid and used as a vase. The lid serves as a frog to hold the flowers in place.

This is such a practical Dollar Tree DIY craft. The lid of the shaker serves as a flower frog to hold your stems in place. See how to make the cheese shaker flower vase from Sadie Season Goods.

Dollar Tree DIY #25: Mug Wall Organizer

Three yellow enamel mugs attached to a wood board and hanging on a wall. The top cups is holding flowers and the bottom two are used as organizers for tea towels.

What a cute way to add storage space for everyday items? Mix and match your mugs for a more fun look. See the tutorial from Home Road.

Dollar Tree Craft #26: Mini Jute Planters

DIY wreath using Dollar Tree mini terracotta pots.  The pots are arranged all around the wreath and holding small succulents and moss.

This Dollar Tree project is exactly what I was looking for when trying to find something to do with those tiny flower pots. Learn more about the terracotta succulent wreath from Dollar Crafter.

Dollar Tree Project #27: Table Riser

A table riser with beads outlining it holding a canlde and greenery.

I saved another favorite for last. It’s a Dollar Tree beaded tray with peg people as feet and a rub-on design for a vintage look. You can get as creative as you want with this idea! See how from Creating Through Chaos.

Time to Go Create!

Don’t let this be the end of your DIY Dollar Tree journey – there’s always something new to create and discover. The possibilities are endless so don’t be afraid to think outside the box! Go ahead, grab some cheapo supplies, and let your imagination take over. And who knows, maybe one of your DIY Dollar Tree crafts will be featured on our website one day. Happy crafting!