Author: Country Lily DIY Decor

Hi everyone, my name is Barbara, and I am so glad you stopped by! I love to create beautiful decor items for my home on a budget. On this website you will find step by step tutorials for DIY home decor projects. I also have a you tube channel if you prefer to watch the tutorials https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWnKt-ESZfKwvHdnXLKaGLA
Farmhouse Porch Diys
Porch Diy's

Farmhouse Porch Diys

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While traveling out of town, my husband and I stopped by…. you guessed it, the Dollar Tree. While shopping around, my husband showed me a large wooden camper, and I asked, where did you get that from? When he showed me the aisle, you would have thought I was a kid in a candy store! I finally found a Dollar Tree that had the Plus section. If you are not familiar with the Plus section in Dollar Tree, they have items that range from $3 to $5, but are much larger and higher quality. In the video below, I will show you how I took some of those items and made some beautiful porch décor. I hope you guys enjoy, and are inspired to create something beautiful for your home on a budget. XOXO Barbara

Top 15 Farmhouse dollar tree diys
Dollar Tree Diy's

Top 15 Farmhouse dollar tree diys

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I have compiled some of my Top Farmhouse Dollar Tree Diy’s into one video. So if you are looking for some budget friendly home decor diy’s that look so high end, then you will definitively want to check out my YouTube video below.

How to Create a Kitchen Scale using Dollar Tree Items
Kitchen Decor

How to Create a Kitchen Scale using Dollar Tree Items

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Want to learn how to create a decorative antique kitchen scale using Dollar Tree items?

Dollar Tree Kitchen Scale DIY

I have always wanted an antique table top scale, but they are so pricey. Can you believe I made this one for around $4 using supplies I purchased from Dollar Tree? Yes, that is a clock face. 😂 but I could not find a free scale face printable that I liked. Want to make one for yourself? Here are the step by step instructions:

For the base, use a square sign from Dollar Tree and remove the hanger and paper from the front.
After sanding, paint the outer edges as well as part of the top with two coats of white paint. I used chalk paint, because the sign had a glossy finish that doesn’t accept spray paint very well.

Metal Planter from Dollar Tree

Cut down one of Dollar Tree’s square wood pieces to the same size as the bottom of the metal planter.
Glue the top of the planter to the sign, and then glue the square wood piece to the bottom of the planter. I used E6000 glue.
It should look like this.
Cut two dowels to 2 inches each. I used the handles from some Dollar Tree pouncer sponges.
Glue the dowels to the square wood piece. I used E6000. This is why we added the wood piece, so the dowels would adhere better and give us a stronger hold.

Dollar Tree Cake Pan

I found this wood piece at Wal-Mart in a pack of 6. Glue one to the center of the bottom of your cake pan. This will give a slightly better distribution of weight for the top of the scale, rather than gluing the dowels directly to the pan.
Place E6000 onto the two dowels and then place the wooden piece of the cake pan on top. Sit something with a little weight to it, in the center of the cake pan to hold the two together firmly until the glue sets up.
Once the glue dries, it should look something like this.
Plastic plate from Dollar Tree.
Spray paint the scale and one of the plastic plates with two coats of white paint.
Using a wet wipe, dab into some black paint and wipe around the edge of the plastic plate to give a crisp paint line. I also painted a black border around the cake pan rim.
Yes, that is a clock face 😂I found free to print offline. I could not find a scale face that I liked, so this will do. Plus, I like the roman numerals.
Using scissors, cut the clock face out leaving the black border, and attach to the plate using Mod Podge. Once dried, go over the clock face with a thin coat of Mod Podge to seal it in.
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Attach the plate to the front of the scale. You can use a combination of hot glue and E6000. The E6000 will give you a more permanent hold.

And voila, you have a beautiful decorative kitchen scale. If you prefer to watch the step by step video tutorial, make sure to click on the video at the bottom of this page. There are a few more Farmhouse Dollar Tree Diy’s in that video that you may also like.

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New Fence found at Dollar tree
Wall Decor

New Fence found at Dollar tree

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I created this beautiful arch using a plastic fence I purchased from Dollar Tree. It looks like real wood, no one would ever guess it was plastic.

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Farmhouse decor diys using dollar tree items
Accent Decor

Farmhouse decor diys using dollar tree items

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Hi everyone, I am so glad that Spring is finally here. I am not that fond of cold weather, and Spring is my favorite season. Flowers are in bloom and the feel of the warm sunshine is good for my soul. What is your favorite season? In honor of this beautiful time of the year, I have some new Dollar Tree DIY’s. I am thrilled about how they turned out. If you are looking for some Farmhouse Decor Inspiration, then check out my video below. I hope you enjoy, and are inspired to create something beautiful for your home on a budget! XOXO Barbara

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Transforming a Metal File Cabinet into a gorgeous piece of furniture
Furniture Makeovers

Transforming a Metal File Cabinet into a gorgeous piece of furniture

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I was gifted a metal file cabinet and thought I would try to transform it into a piece of furniture that I could use in my craft studio. I wanted it to have a high end wood look. I think I achieved this. What do you think? To see the full tutorial, I have linked my YouTube video below. I love how this piece turned out, and I love it even more that it barely cost me anything, as most items I had on hand. Thank you so much for stopping by. I truly appreciate you! Barbara

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Farmhouse Kitchen Decor Diy’s Using Dollar Tree Supplies
Kitchen Decor

Farmhouse Kitchen Decor Diy’s Using Dollar Tree Supplies

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Having beautiful home décor should not have to cost a small fortune. In my latest video I bring you 4 Farmhouse Kitchen Décor Diy’s using budget friendly materials, mostly from Dollar Tree. The average tea towel ladder cost between $10 to $15 dollars. I made this gorgeous tea towel ladder for $3.00! With a little work and some imagination, you can create your own home décor with out breaking the bank.

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Beautiful Home Decor Using Scrap Wood
Wood Diy's

Beautiful Home Decor Using Scrap Wood

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In my latest video, I show you how you can make beautiful home décor using scrap wood. I also used my Cricut machine to add a personal touch. I have free printables here on my website, for those of you that do not have a Cricut and would like to recreate these pieces. You can use these printables to trace onto your projects. I hope you enjoy this video and are inspired to create something beautfiul for your home. XOXO Barbara

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High End Farmhouse diy’s using dollar tree supplies
Accent Decor

High End Farmhouse diy’s using dollar tree supplies

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If you love creating décor for your home on a budget, then you will want to see this video. I give you step by step instructions on how to create some gorgeous farmhouse style home décor using items from the Dollar Tree and other budget friendly supplies.

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Free Printables
Free Printables

Free Printables

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