Dollar Tree is carrying brand new designs of removable wallpaper. Transform your space with these affordable wallpaper DIY’s.
Creative ways to use Dollar Tree wallpaper, other than on the walls.
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Dollar Tree sells a variety of beautiful wallpaper designs that are removable. Not only is this renter friendly, but is great for crafting. If you decide later you want a different design on your project, simply remove the wall paper and replace it with another design.
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Wallpaper Wood Panel DIY’s
This project is quick and easy to make. It’s also a great way to decorate your walls for only a few dollars.
In Dollar Tree’s Plus section, you can find 12″ square wood panels for $3.00 each. I purchased 2.
Back
Front
Stain or paint both frames the color of your choice. I used a brown acrylic paint, once dry, I dry brushed white over it to give it a bit more character. It will also go well with the wallpaper design I chose.
No need to paint the inside of the panel because the wallpaper is pretty thick and you can’t see through it.
Once you have trimmed your wallpaper down to fit within the panel, simply remove the backing of the wallpaper to apply to the inside of the frame.
I paired the panels with a beautiful decor piece I purchased from Hobby Lobby at 50% off the original price.
The Finished Wallpaper Panel DIY
They look beautiful with or without the Hobby Lobby piece.
Decorative Rolling Pin Wallpaper DIY
Wooden rolling pins can be purchased at thrift stores, Wal-Mart, or Dollar General for a few dollars. Or perhaps you already have some that your not using. By simply adding wallpaper, you can have a custom decor piece. ***This is for decorative use only*** Since we are using removable wallpaper, you can simply remove the paper later if you decide you want to use your rolling pin for cooking.
The wallpaper sheet is large enough to cover two rolling pins, or you could use two different designs like I did.
I chose to leave the handles a natural wood color and placed the wallpaper 1/4″ from each end of the rolling pin.
Which one do you prefer, the eucalyptus or the butterflies with flowers?
Decorative Wallpaper Tray DIY
Typically you can find silver oval or rectangular trays at Dollar Tree. These make great magnet boards to add to your desk area.
In addition to magnet boards, you could use them as a decor piece or a decorative tray. I painted the oval tray in a Mineral Chalk Paint, once dry I dry brushed White Chalk Paint over the edges to bring our the beautiful detail. **If you choose to paint your tray, I recommend spray painting or using a chalk paint to make sure it adheres to the metal. If using chalk paint, add a layer of Mod Podge over the dry paint to ensure the paint doesn’t chip off.**
Finally, add the wallpaper of your choice.
Stylish as a decor piece or as a tray.
Elegant Wallpaper DIY’s
Wrapping a battery operated LED candle with wallpaper can really elevate your decor. I DO NOT recommend adding this to a real candle.
Great accent piece to compliment the first project.
Transform an ordinary glass vase into a statement piece!
Place artificial or real florals for a classy look.
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Want your home to look expensive without breaking the bank? Try out these high end decor dupe DIY’s on a dollar budget.
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If your like me, I love to browse through high end stores, but every time I pick up an item to look at the price tag….I gasp and quickly tell myself, I can make that for a lot less. With the cost of everything sky rocketing these days, I can’t afford to spend $60 on wall art, or $100 on a lamp. Today I will show you how I created 5 decor dupes on a dollar store budget. Once your finished reading, make sure to leave me a comment at the bottom of the page letting me know which one was your favorite❤️
Photo Frame Ladder Decor Dupe
The first inspired piece was a beaded photo frame collage ladder at Kirkland’s originally priced at $79.99
On a recent trip to Dollar Tree, I came across 4X4 beaded wood photo frames. Even though I quickly purchased 5 of them, I will only be using 4 for this project. I saved the fifth one to do a separate project with.
You will also need 4 wooden garden stakes from Dollar General. They sell these for $1 a piece. I thought I could make this using three garden stakes, but you will need the fourth one to complete the project.
Cut two of the garden stakes down to 34 3/4″ each, then cut five 8″ pieces using the other two garden stakes.
Make sure to give each one a good sanding because this wood is pretty rough.
Measuring from the left hand side, make a mark on each of the 8″ pieces at 1 5/8″ and 6 3/8″, try to mark them in the center of the wood pieces, like this.
Using a 5/16ths drill bit, drill a hole through each of your marks. Make sure to place these on another block of wood to protect your work surface.
You will likely have to re sand these to clean the holes up.
Lay your two 34 3/4″ garden stakes side by side and make a mark at the following measurements: 1″, 9″, 17″, 25″, and 33″
Using these marks, you can line up your 8″ pieces and glue the ends to your larger garden stakes using wood glue. Make sure your holes are on the sides as you glue them down, as seen here:
To make sure your glue seals well to each piece, clamp the pieces together and let the glue set up for several hours.
The Frame Is Complete!
You can paint or stain your project your desired color. I preferred the natural wood look, and the beaded wood frames match perfectly with the garden stakes, so I didn’t paint or stain mine. Using Dollar Tree nautical rope, feed one end through each hole on one side and tie a knot.
Pull the rope from left to right to tighten as you go and tie another knot at the opposite end.
Once that side is complete, add the nautical rope to the other side the exact same way. To attach the frames to the nautical rope, apply hot glue lining the beaded portion up with the nautical rope.
Try to keep the frames centered in each section as you add all four frames.
If you prefer, you can also add staples to the back to secure the frames to the rope.
You are still able to access the backing of each frame and change your photos out.
The Final Result
We were able to create this for $10.25 verses the high end stores price of $79.99!
Pampas Grass Beaded Frame Decor Dupe
Our next decor dupe costs $89.99 at Kirkland’s, however we can create something at a fraction of that cost.
Granted our dupe will not be the exact same size as the inspiration piece because we are using an 11X14 frame from Dollar Tree.
To give this the antique gold look, you could spray paint the frame or use Folk Art’s Metallic Antique Gold acrylic paint like I did. This really helped to bring out the details on the edge of the frame.
For the fabric backing, we will be using a flour sack. You can purchase a pack of two at Dollar General.
Add a layer of Mod Podge to the glass and allow it to fully dry.
My Favorite Way To Use Mod Podge, Leaving No Wrinkles!
Set the glass onto a heat protective mat, lay your flour sack on top of the side of the glass with the dry Mod Podge. Set a piece of parchment paper over the flour sack. Using a small iron, gently and carefully go over the parchment paper to adhere the flour sack to the glass. I have my iron set on around 300 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat from the iron will “reactivate” the Mod Podge allowing the fabric to seal to the glass.
Give the glass time to cool down, flip it over and set it on a cutting board. Using a utility knife, carefully remove the excess fabric from the edges.
You could reinsert this into the frame and continue, however I didn’t like the stark white look of the fabric.
To really make the fabric stand out, I painted it with a coat of chalk paint in the color French Linen. Because the chalk paint is fairly thick, you may want to water it down a bit to avoid streaking and clumps.
Allow time for the paint to fully dry before reinserting into the frame. The paint gave the fabric a velvety look.
Using some pampas grass that I already had in my craft room. I gave it a good shake to remove any loose particles. To help it hold its shape, I lightly misted both sides with hair spray. You can find similar pampas grass at Amazon.
Once you have your desired shape, simply glue the grass bundle to the fabric using hot glue or the glue of your choice.
Because I already had the pampas grass and paint on hand, this project cost me less than $3.00 to make.
Metal Milk Can Decor Dupe
The farmhouse style is definitely what I have always gravitated toward. This distressed galvanized metal milk can is no exception. It is absolutely gorgeous and only $15.99, but is no longer available.
Luckily, I have a metal cookie container that resembles the shape. This is a true trash to treasure project.
After removing the label and giving this a thorough cleaning, I took it outside and gave it two light coats of a high gloss white spray paint.
To achieve the distressed galvanized look, I used a piece of a bath sponge from Dollar Tree, a dry brush, and Folk Art’s Metallic Acrylic paint in the color gun metal gray.
I started at the top rim using the dry brush, applying paint to all of the rims including the handles.
To achieve the larger galvanized areas, I used the sponge piece and lightly dabbed the paint in all the areas that I thought looked good.
This project did not cost me anything, because I already had all the supplies! By giving this container new life, we saved it from the landfill.
High End Lamp Decor Dupe
This project was inspired by two high end lamps. I love the color of the Charcoal Lamp at Kirkland’s, which they are asking $129.99 for. But I love the shape of the Composite Lamp at Wayfair for $235.99.
About 4 years ago, I turned a glass bottle into a lamp. If your interesting in watching that video, here is the link.
As much as we have enjoyed the faux marble look, it was definitely time for a change. To prep for paint, I wrapped all the parts that I did not want paint to get on with painters tape.
I found this beautiful textured spray paint at Lowes. It was perfect because it had tiny white speckles in it.
Because textured spray paint costs more than regular matte spray paint. I applied two thin coats of the cheaper paint to the lamp first and allowed that to dry over night.
The next day, I applied two coats of the textured spray paint, going in several different directions.
I love the final result! It gave my DIY lamp a higher end and more modern look. And it only cost me one bottle of textured spray paint.
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Have you ever received a gift in a beautiful gift bag and thought it was way to pretty to throw away? Aside from reusing them to give gifts, let me show you five ways you can transform them into home decor using these gift bag hacks.
Repurposing Gift Bags
If you don’t currently have a gift bag to repurpose using these hacks, you can always purchase one. One of the most affordable places to find gift bags is at Dollar Tree. They carry a variety of different styles and sizes for every season.
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Create a door hanger or wall art using the patterns from a gift bag. This project was made using a Dollar Tree wood round, mod podge, a Dollar Tree gift bag, and a decal made with my Cricut machine. You could always substitute the decal for stickers or hand paint. I have the image of this decal as a free printable here. Once you are on the free printable page, scroll down until you find it. You can download as a PDF and print at home, then use the printed page to trace onto your project and hand paint or use a paint pen or marker.
This is very affordable to make, less than $3.00
Create Bookmarks Using a Gift Bag
Cut your gift bag to the desired size for your bookmark. Cut two pieces the same size so it will be double sided. Using a piece of clear packing tape, place this sticky side up and place your cut gift bag piece with the pattern down onto the tape. Place the other cut gift bag piece on top of the first one, pattern side up. Then place another piece of packing tape, sticky side down to seal the pieces together. Use something with a flat edge to ensure there aren’t any wrinkles. Trim the excess packing tape leaving a small edge on each side of the book mark. Use a hole punch at the top, and create a tassel.
These make great gifts for the book readers in your life.
Add A Gift Bag To A Decorative Frame
Repurpose an old frame with a little paint and gold rub and buff. Insert the gift bag of your choice. If the holes at the top of the gift bag are showing, cover them with a piece of ribbon, like you see here.
Create Unique Art Using Gift Bags
Adhere the gift bag to a canvas using Mod Podge. Add a decorative touch with ribbon around the edges. If your gift bag is too thick to adhere, you can use packing tape on the back side of the gift bag to gently remove some of the backing. Take your time, so you don’t pull too much away and ruin the image on the gift bag.
Transform An Inexpensive Frame Using A Gift Bag
Jazz up a Dollar Tree frame with a fun and colorful gift bag. Adhere the gift bag to the frame using Mod Podge. Once dry, use sand paper to remove the excess gift bag.
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Grab these Dollar Tree wooden trays and transform them into high end custom home decor using these genius hacks.
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I found these beautiful wooden trays on the bottom shelf, in the Crafters Square Section, of my local Dollar Tree. Immediately, I thought of a few projects I could make using them. Let me know if you have seen them in your store.
Two Tier Tray Project
The edges were a bit rough, so I sanded them with a fine grit sand paper attached to my finger sander.
Paint or stain them the color of your choice. I chose Waverly Antique Wax and mixed with water to give it a lighter color.
While the wax was still wet, I used a dry paper towel to blend it in and remove any excess. I painted all sides of both trays and allowed time for them to dry.
Dollar Tree carries glass votive candle sticks in a few different sizes. This one measures 6 inches in height.
Using the rim of the candle holder, sit this in the center of the inside of one of the trays.
Trace the rim with a pencil.
Using the bottom of the candle holder, sit it in the center of the outside of the other tray.
Trace around the bottom of the candle holder using a pencil. You should now have a circle on the bottom inside of one tray, and a circle on the bottom outside of the other tray.
Apply a permanent glue to the rim of the candle holder.
Sit the rim of the candle holder onto the circle on the bottom of the inside of the tray.
Now add the permanent glue to the bottom of the candle holder, and place the bottom of the other tray on top.
Glue
Allow several hours for the glue to set.
It should look like this. You could paint the candle holder the color of your choice. I like the look of the glass, so I decided not to paint it.
This project is complete. It would make a great jewelry holder, organizer for your bathroom, or you could decorate and use in your every day decor. I chose to decorate it for spring by adding faux greenery on the bottom tray.
On the top tray, I added a metal birdhouse, birds nest, and two small resin birds.
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This is the final result. Leave me a comment below and let me know what you think.
Decorative Tray
For this project you will need one tray and four wooden snowmen from Dollar Tree. If you can’t find the snowmen at Dollar Tree, here is an Amazon Link.
Glue the bottom of the snowmen to the bottom of the tray, one on each corner.
Paint the bottom of the tray, including the snowmen, white. No need to paint the sides on the outside of the tray.
Unpainted sides
Unpainted inside bottom
Paint the sides on the inside of the tray, no need to paint the bottom on the inside. We will be covering this as well as the sides on the outside.
Choose a scrapbook paper design. This is a distressed floral print from Hobby Lobby.
Cut the paper to fit the inside of the tray exactly. Cut strips to cover the outside sides of the tray, make sure to leave excess paper for the sides since it has curved edges.
Attach the paper to one side of the tray using Mod Podge. Then repeat this process on the opposite side of the tray.
First side
Opposite side
Allow these two sides to dry before proceeding to the next step.
Using a fine grit sand paper go in one direction to remove the excess paper from the curved edges and the sides. Then repeat this on the opposite side.
It should be looking like this.
Now you can attach the scrap book paper to the two remaining sides using the same method.
When you are finished, the corners will look like this.
Finally, you can attach the paper to the inside of the tray using Mod Podge.
Here is the final result. Isn’t this gorgeous?
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Image 2
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Create these colorful outdoor decor DIY’s using items from your local dollar store.
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There is something about beautiful pops of color in the yard or patio that makes my eyes happy. Does it make you feel the same way? It’s an added bonus that you can make these for just a few dollars using items from Dollar Tree. Let me show you how to make these adorable mushrooms. If you prefer to watch the step by step video on this project as well as a few other dollar outdoor DIY’s, click on my YouTube video at the bottom of this post.
For the top part of the mushrooms, we will be using a plastic garden dish and two plastic bowls. These can be found at Dollar Tree. The small bowls come in a pack of three in the party section.
We will be painting the bottom of each of the bowls in a different color. I chose to use chalk paint, because it adheres to almost anything. You could also spray paint them. I painted the garden dish in Crimson Red.
I wanted a lighter color yellow for the final bowl. I mixed white chalk paint with the yellow I had on hand to achieve this.
I’m sure your wondering what we are using for the base of our mushrooms. For the two smaller bowls, I am using two 3.5″ terra cotta pots, you can find these at Dollar Tree. For the garden dish, I am using a plastic tumbler that is the same diameter as the terra cotta pots, but it is twice the height. I found this one at Wal-Mart on sale for 50 cents.
Paint each one of these with two coats of white chalk paint.
Grab three different size sponge pouncers from Dollar Tree. We will be using these to make the circles on our mushrooms.
I used the largest one for the garden dish first, then used the medium size to add circles between the larger circles. And used the medium and small one to do the same thing for the two smaller bowls.
Since these will be outdoors, we need to seal them. I used Mod Podge with a gloss finish. You could use a clear spray sealant if you prefer.
Time to assemble!
Now we can attach our tumbler to the garden dish. I applied E6000 (a permanent glue) to the bottom of the tumbler. I also added a little hot glue to hold it in place while the E6000 set up. Then placed this in the center of the inside of the garden dish.
I repeated this process for the terra cotta pots, however I chose to apply the glue to the rims instead of the bottom. I thought it looked better that way.
All finished, and I love the final result.
Before you leave, I wanted to share another cute project made using Dollar store items. It’s an adorable turtle plant holder. If you would like to see how to make this one, watch my YouTube video below.
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Love farmhouse style and want to create your own home decor for Spring? Check out these 20 Dollar Tree Spring Farmhouse DIY’s
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I started my online presence almost four years ago by uploading budget friendly home decor DIY video tutorials on my YouTube Channel. These 20 Dollar Tree Spring Farmhouse projects are from the early videos, therefore the photos will not be as clear as I would like, but I think you will enjoy these project ideas. If you prefer to watch the video tutorial, scroll to the end of this post, where you will find my YouTube video compiling these projects together.
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Welcome Planter
Create an indoor welcome planter using two larger signs from Dollar Tree and one wooden crate. This would look great in an entryway.
Pallet Sconces
Pallet sconces are what I am calling these! The pallet base is made from the rectangular wood planks from Dollar Tree painted in neutral colors to complement the floral planters attached to the front.
Burlap Welcome Sign
Welcome your guests with this beautiful burlap sign.
Farmhouse Planter
Transform an ordinary metal planter into a custom planter using craft sticks.
Tea Towel Ladder
Dollar Tree carries thick MDF signs that you can turn into a tea towel ladder.
Wall Shelf
Attach wood lids from Dollar Tree’s boxes to one of their large signs to create this spring wall shelf.
Tabletop Wreath
Wreaths aren’t just for doors or walls. You can create this tabletop wreath using a Dollar Tree orbital wreath form.
Basket Weave Decor
Grab two small frames and craft sticks to create a basket weave decor piece.
Home Sign
Transform an ordinary charger into a beautiful Spring Home Sign.
Mini Chair Planter
How cute is this mini chair planter made with Dollar Tree’s wooden pallets?
Bird Decor
If you love bird decor, this is the project for you.
Rope Basket
You can turn an ordinary Dollar Tree laundry basket into a high end rope basket using clothesline and a mop head.
Mini Storage Cabinet
Get creative with wooden crates and boxes from Dollar Tree.
Faux Book Stack
The pastel colors in the faux book stack DIY are simply gorgeous.
House Shape Decor
This project really compliments the previous project!
Fresh Flower Sign
Sometimes just adding a frame to a Dollar Tree sign can take it to the next level.
Spring Wreath
Wreaths can be very expensive, but not if you make one using all Dollar Tree supplies.
Metal Planter
Wood and metal are a great way to incorporate the farmhouse style. Look how well they compliment each other in this planter.
Faux Window Planter
Two crates, a picture frame, and BBQ skewers can create a faux window planter.
Wall Sconces
Dollar Tree carries glass containers that resemble milk jugs. Paint and distress them before attaching to one of Dollar Tree’s wire baskets to create a pair of gorgeous sconces.
If you would like to watch my YouTube video with step by step instructions on how to create each of these projects, see below.
If you enjoyed this post, I think you will also enjoy this one.
Grab Medallions from Dollar Tree for these farmhouse DIY’s. Genius ways to create high end home decor on an extreme budget.
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On a recent shopping trip to Dollar Tree, I discovered these beautiful medallions in their home decor section. They had two shapes, circle and square, and three different colors, white, black, and dark gray. Even though they are stunning on their own, I had a few ideas come to mind to transform them from ordinary to extraordinary!
First Project
For the first project, I am using one of the white round medallions.
Remove the beaded twine tassel from the back, using a staple puller. These are a life saver when removing heavy duty staples. You can find them in my Amazon Store, if your interested in purchasing one.
To create a beautiful aged look, I recommend Waverly’s Antique Wax. It is easy to use with gorgeous results. You can find this product at Wal-Mart, I also have it listed in my Amazon Store.
Apply a generous amount with a small paint brush. Make sure to get into all of the groves and details of the medallion.
As soon as you have covered the entire piece with the antique wax, immediately take a clean paper towel to wipe the excess wax off. The wax will remain in the grooves and details leaving the medallion with a gorgeous aged look.
Using a small wood finial, which can be found at most craft stores, like Hobby Lobby. Apply the antique wax using the same method as you did on the medallion.
Wait several hours to allow both pieces to dry, then apply a permanent adhesive to attach the finial to the top of the medallion. I am using E6000 glue. It provides a strong hold.
This fits perfectly on top of one of Dollar Tree’s glass bubble bowls.
What a versatile home decor piece. You can add artificial florals, greenery, candy, or what ever you like.
Second Project
For this project, we are using another white round medallion. Remove the beaded twine tassel from the back.
Paint the medallion the color of your choice. I chose Celery Chalk Paint. I wanted some of the white to show through, so I didn’t apply a full coat of coverage.
Before the paint dries, I wiped it off with a dry paper towel. This method left a beautiful finish.
Using a piece of wood, cut it to 4″. This is a wood piece you can find at Dollar Tree, or you could use a scrap piece of wood.
You will also need a wooden dowel. Using a pair of miter shears, I originally cut the dowel to 5″.
I chose to apply antique wax to both pieces, using the same method of applying with a brush and then blending it with a dry paper towel.
Using a drill bit the same size as the dowel, drill a hole in the center of the wood block. You don’t want to drill all the way through, only enough to be able to sit the dowel into.
Since the medallion is made of MDF, carefully drill a hole in the bottom, try not to drill all the way through.
Because the medallion is not heavy, I used hot glue to place the dowel into the wood block. But you could use a permanent glue like E6000. I decided to cut the dowel a little shorter than the original 5″, but you can make your piece as tall or short as you like.
Finally you can glue the medallion to the top of the dowel.
Here is the finished product, what do you think?
Third Project
For this project, I am using three of the square white medallions and a sign from Dollar Tree. I removed the tassels from the medallions and the hanger from the sign. I wanted to be able to use the sign both vertically and horizontally.
Paint the center of the sign the color of your choice. I applied a coat of antique wax to the center and painted the wood trim white.
Attach the medallions to the sign using E6000, or any permanent glue.
This is how it turned out. Do you like it better vertically or horizontally?
If you prefer to watch the step by step instructions, check out my YouTube video below. There is an extra project on the video not shown here. If you enjoyed this post, I think you will also enjoy these Farmhouse DIYs.
Using tier trays and risers can really take your decorating style up a notch. However, they can be quite expensive. Here are 10 budget friendly do it yourself tier trays and risers. I hope you get tons of inspiration. If you would like to see the full step by step video tutorial, make sure to click on my YouTube video at the end.
Riser # 1 is made using a Dollar Tree cake pan, painted to look like galvanized metal. The base is a ceramic candle holder sitting atop a round plastic container from Dollar Tree, painted a distressed white. This riser can give height in your decor and can be decorated in many different ways.
Riser # 2 is gorgeous! Using two wood rounds from Wal-Mart at $1 a piece, glue wooden beads between the two. I purchase my wooden beads from Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3Kqtt0r
The base is a glass candle holder from Dollar Tree painted with white chalk paint and then antique wax added to the entire riser. I love how this turned out, and only cost a few dollars to make.
Riser # 3, is a painted version of riser # 2. Using a distressing paint technique with white chalk paint, you can customize this riser to fit into your color theme.
Riser # 4 has a unique shape. Most risers you see are round or rectangular. Here you have two hexagon shaped risers to give your decor a more modern look. The one on the left has a Dollar Tree candle holder as its base while the one on the right has wooden beads on each corner.
Riser # 5 has a classic look that never goes out of style. This piece is all wood. Using a wood round from Dollar Tree’s Plus section and wooden beads as feet, all stained with Antique wax, gives this riser such a gorgeous finish.
Riser # 6 is stunning! Removing the feet from the previous riser and combining this with riser # 4 (the hexagon riser), takes these two pieces to another level of beauty. The crisp white of the base combined with the beauty of the wood is simply gorgeous.
#7 is a 3 tiered tray that can serve as not only home decor, but can be functional for organizing. It is made from three wooden trays from Dollar Tree and paint stir sticks!
You can use this on your kitchen counter to hold snacks, or on your bathroom counter to organize some of your smaller items.
#8 has to be one of my favorites. This two tier rectangular tray is made from old wooden picture frames, and a wooden leg from a 1980’s coffee table. You can display much larger items, and change the decor out for every season.
#9 is a beauty made from scrap wood pieces. It is sturdy and made to last. I have the decal used here as a free PDF printable (click on the free printable link in the menu). You can print this onto copy paper and use the transfer method onto your project.
#10 is another favorite. It is made from the wooden panels from the Dollar Tree Plus section. Each panel costs $3. An old candle stick is used as the base between the two and 4 wooden beads added as feet. Another nice size tier tray.
I hope you enjoyed this post, and if you would like to recreate one of these, don’t forget to watch my YouTube video below to get the step by step instructions. I would love for you to subscribe on YouTube as well. It is a free way to help support my channel! xoxo Barbara
I am going to show you the step by step process on how to create this beautiful clock for less than $7 (if you already have a clock mechanism) or $12 if you need to purchase the clock mechanism.
Step 1: Use two signs from Dollar Tree and glue them together using craft sticks. The back of the two signs will become the front of the clock.
Step 2: Use two packages of 5 gallon paint stir sticks, these can be found at Wal-Mart for less than $1 a pack.
Step 3: Cut them down to fit on the edges of the signs to create a frame and attach them using E6000.
Step 4: Attach one in the center of the two signs, and then attach one in the center of the two separate sections.
Step 5: Using 4 of the one gallon paint sticks or ruler sticks, that you can purchase from Lowe’s in a pack of 10 for $1.
Measure and cut out the angles for each section to create an X and attach using E6000.
Step 6: Fill in any large cracks with wood filler, allow it to dry and then sand down smooth.
Step 7: Find the center of the sign and drill a hole for the clock mechanism to be able to fit through.
Step 8: Glue tumbling tower game pieces from Dollar Tree, end to end until you have enough to go from one end of the sign to the other. Some of them will have to be cut to fit the sign perfectly. Glue them onto the back of the sign using E6000. This is going to create a beautiful frame and also allow room for the clock mechanism to set flush on the back.
Step 9: Fill in the cracks on the sides with spackling, allow to dry, and sand down smooth.
Step 10: Paint the sign the color of your choice. I painted this one with white chalk paint.
Step 11: If you like a distressed look, dry brush over the sign using a grey chalk paint.
Step 12: Using the two larger wire rings from a package from Dollar Tree, spray paint them in a Matte Black. Also spray paint the clock hands, so they match the rings.
Step 13: Once the paint has dried, attached the rings to the sign using E6000.
Step 14: Using the metal numbers from Dollar Tree, dry brush Truffle colored chalk paint on the edges to give a rusty look.
Step 15: Glue the numbers to the sign using E6000.
Step 16: Insert the clock mechanism and attach the clock hands.
Now, you have a gorgeous Farmhouse clock! If you would like to watch the Full Step by Step tutorial, see my YouTube video at the end of this post.
Is it the thrill of hunting for that hidden gem, or the savings? For me it is both! I love to go thrift shopping and get so excited when I find some amazing pieces at rock bottom prices. I know they look a little rough around the edges, but with just a little work and elbow grease, you can transform it into a beautiful piece of decor. Sometimes with just a simple coat of paint, you can really bring new life into a piece. And that is just what I did for these 3 thrifted items. To see what they looked like before and to see the full tutorial on all three pieces, check out my YouTube video at the end of this post.
The first item I made over was a wine carafe that I purchased for only $1. I sprayed two coats of Krylon Fusion Spray Paint in the Color Matte White , you can find here: https://amzn.to/3f8YSYf added some black chalk paint and a few greenery stems, turning this used wine bottle into a gorgeous farmhouse decor piece.
The second gem I found, was a small picnic basket. When I picked it up, I could just image flowers and greenery bursting from inside, as if it were growing out of the basket. There wasn’t a price tag, so I was a little skeptical went I went to the register to ask how much it was. To my surprise, it was only $1. What a steal. Using the same Krylon Fusion Matte White Spray paint, and adding buffalo check ribbon, this basket turned from drab to fab.
Adding simple greenery, lavender, and babies breath, and it is just what I imaged it would look like when I originally picked it up.
And the third piece was truly a hidden treasure. Tucked away on the bottom of a shelf was a wooden piece, that I was unsure what it even was. Once I picked it up, I realized it was a charging station. Not just any charging station either, this piece sells on Wayfair for $49, and I purchased this one for $3. Now that’s a bargain. Using the same spray paint and simply adding a decal I made with the Cricut Joy, and now I have a gorgeous, high end, farmhouse charging station to hide all of those messy cords. If you like this decal, don’t forget to check out my free printable page here https://wordpress.com/post/countrylilydecor.com/179 You can print this design out and trace onto your project.
I am pleased with how my thrifted items turned out. I hope you are inspired to create something beautiful for your home on a budget. For the detailed tutorial, see my video below. Take care everyone, xoxo Barbara
