16. How To Paint and Distress Mason Jars

Distressed paint installations are undeniably one of the best farmhouse decor items out there, especially if they are crafted at home. Who needs to buy a exorbitant piece of art when sprucing up mason jars with some paint in a way as beautiful as these DIY vases is so easy. You will need chalk paints in linen white, blush pink, aged gray, country gray, rubbing alcohol, sandpaper, clear coat sealant and some paint brushes. Check out the detailed instructions in the below guide by It All Started with Paint and get crafting your own versions of these pretties.

DIY Details : itallstartedwithpaint

17. DIY Ombre Dip Dye Throw Pillows

Ombre is surely taking over the do-it-yourself world – thanks to the pleasing effect of different hues of one color blending with each other so effortlessly. Ombre does its charm once again with these throw pillows done with an easy-to-pull off dip dye technique. The idea is to use some liquid fabric dye and dip a piece of cloth in it several times with different heights of fabric immersed in water until you get the desired pattern of colors. You may also need some water, a large bowl for preparing the color solution, a pair of gloves and an iron to get it done.

DIY Details : lovelyindeed

18. High-End Dollar Store Decor Items

Encapsulating the idea of subtle into simple Dollar Store items, each of the inspirations shared in the below guide make for well-thought displays that add an extraordinary spark to your home. A photo frame luminary is built by joining four frame together to form a cuboid open from the top, painted in a bright color, while the next one is succulent planters made with lovely bowls and adorned with floral decorations or artificial moss. You would adore the tiered candle holders made with transparent and cheap candle stand and a plate, simply by gluing the two together in a clever fashion.

DIY Details : gwyl

19. DIY Bohemian Chic Triangle Mobile

The building blocks for this chic mobile flaunting a cherishing Bohemian essence is loads and loads of tiny paper triangles with pretty patterns, joined together with glimmery gold strings. The strings are further tied to a hoop, lastly adding a couple of hanging strings to the hoop to make it ready for the ceiling. The simple supplies the construction calls for include some scrapbook or other decorative paper, an embroidery hoop, a paper cutter, a pair of scissors, a string, a glue stick, and some tape. Check out how the stunning hanging looks when assembled together as showcased by Blesser House.

DIY Details : blesserhouse

20. Plaster Flower Votives

Looking at these enchanting votives, you wouldn’t even think that thing of utmost gorgeousness that seems to be a fine work of sculpting is an all make-at-home affair that doesn’t call for a bit of clay molding! The votives are actually simple faux flowers thoroughly smothered in a rich mixture of plaster that yields the solid floral structure when it gets hardened. A little bit of patience and careful shaping of the flower petals when the plaster is wet is all this may take. Just place a small tealight candle atop the flowers and make the whole space much brighter!

DIY Details : designmom

21. DIY Gold Leaf Vase

One of the most affordable ones of all Dollar Store home decor ideas is this DIY gold leaf vase that looks a much expensive deal than what it actually costs. A long glass object such as a vase or a glass candle holder from the store gets the miraculous makeover with an innovative use of some painter’s tape and gold paint. One simply needs to tape off whatever strip design they want to work on the vase, and paint on the remaining surface with a nice enamel paint. When the enamel is dry, remove the tape and you get the finished piece all set!

DIY Details : thecreativityexchange

22. Designer-Inspired Nailhead Table for $6

That packet of gold thumbtacks from the Dollar Store has got a whole world of craft possibilities hidden inside – and this decor idea by Mad in Crafts is just one such cuteness you need to witness. A bedside table lies beneath that thumbtack design, having a lovely backdrop of matte finish white paint. All you need is a hand-me-down table, a sanding block, paintbrushes, primer, grey paint sample, a ruler, pencil, a drill, drill bit, hammer, some scrap cardboard, gold drawer pulls and of course, loads of gold thumbtacks. Learn how the drill helps to work up the thumbtack design like a piece of cake.

DIY Details : madincrafts

23. Enamel Painted Vases – Easy and Beautiful

A smothering of paint can introduce so much opulence to even the most simplest of objects around the house. And if you absolutely love to paint, then enamel painted vases are going to be your new found obsession. It all begins with different-sized glass vases from the Dollar Store, wherein the author throws beautiful shades of dishwasher safe PermEnamel paint into the vases, further using a paintbrush to spread the color throughout the insides. This inspiration goes for Mediterranean Blue and White to get a soothing hue, but you can customize it according to your tastes. You also need PermEnamel surface conditioner, paper towels, and a mixing bowl.

DIY Details : sugarandcharm

24. DIY Party Animal Magnets

Just a matter of 1 dollar is all it takes to purchase a tiny plastic animal figurine from the Dollar Store, and grabbing a bunch of these cuties will help you whip up a marvellous bundle of DIY magnets! Put a pair of scissors, super glue, plastic/bottle caps, spray paint and some magnet circles to use. You cut the animals in half and insert the caps into the open ends, followed by spray painting the figure and gluing the tiny magnet to the back. Use this crafty stationery to stick messages or notes to the fridge, making a style statement at the same time.

DIY Details : sugarandcloth

25. Old Door Photo Board

All the credit here goes to an old door that sports smaller windows throughout its surface – because each of the windows is going to serve as an applause-worthy photo frame for this DIY hack. You just need to be careful to trim the photos down to match the size of the frames, finally bolting the door to a wall with four big screws. The natural distressed wood texture would look great with its imperfection, but adding paint is totally a matter of preference. In fact, place the photos in each of the frames in such a way that the board on a whole speaks a complete story with the series of your precious pictures!

DIY Details : photogmommie

26. DIY Boho Fringe Chandelier

It won’t be wrong if we termed this chandelier as another name for elegance, because that’s what every single fringe composing this masterpiece is all about. And that boho element brought to the decoration with a blingy trim going at the top of the chandelier is even more awesome. The base skeleton for the structure is made using a few embroidery hoops and loads of yarn, and the delicate fringes here are glued to the hoops of the chandelier to get the finished goodness. It’s totally up to you how many tiers you want your boho chandelier to flaunt, depending on the size of the room.

DIY Details : hometalk

27. Upcycle an Old Book into Dollar Store Home Decor DIY!

Ditch the thought of throwing your old books away resting in the shelf for years because you can upcycle them to create a majestic thing of decor in no time! A styrofoam ball and a candle holder from the Dollar Store are the beginners of this complete magnificence, along with a book, some pinking shears, a stamp pad, a glue gun, glue sticks, a paper trimmer, and an epoxy glue. Small square shaped paper cut outs of the pages of a book having their ends trimmed with zig-zags and the centres pinched are all you need to cover the styrofoam ball with. Glue each piece of paper onto the ball and voila!

DIY Details : sweettmakesthree

28. Plastic Elephant Bookends

Dollar Store has got something in store for you to craft the most mesmerising bookends out there – the answer is lovely plastic animal figurines in the cutest little elephant shape. To work up the project, you are going to need a couple square wooden pieces, some sand paper, a spray paint, a spray primer, a clear gloss sealer, and wood glue. What forms the base for the animals is an L-shaped assembly of wooden boards, and what coats the whole bookend is a pretty teal blue paint protected with clear gloss. Integrate a lot more organization to your bookshelf, accompanying it with a dash of decor!

DIY Details : lovegrowswild

29. Dollar Store DIY – Terrarium

Build yourself a miniature terrarium that’s packed in a winsome glass vase from the Dollar Store. Lots and lots of soil rests at the bottom of the vase, charmed up with a lovely plant to use the terrarium as a perfect table-top decoration. Make sure you go for a plant that doesn’t require loads of water to grow good! Not to forget, what forms a layer between the soil and the plant is loads of white gravel that brings out a contrast of colors on the final craft. Check out the below guide by The Devil’s Punch Bowl to learn more about the Dollar Store DIY Terrarium.

DIY Details : thedevilspunchbowl.wordpress

30. DIY Mirror Boxes

An adorable little mirror box like this one is going to be oh so apt and appropriate for festive gifting to make all your loved ones feel even more special. Gorgeous beveled mirrors are employed to form the sides of the box, while the base has got a lovely flat mirror. To protect the bottom, the author adds cork protectors to work as the tiny feet. The different mirrors are transformed into the box by gluing their edges together, yielding a stunning planter or simply a beautiful storage box that can house your nitty-gritty stuff with true splendour.

DIY Details : hisugarplum

31. $10 DIY Sunburst Mirror

Browsing for sunburst mirrors out there, you would find a whopping price tag that reaches hundreds of dollars, but this thing of innovation shared by Healthy Wealthy DIYs builds a more than awesome replica of the concept in just a matter of ten dollars. And the end results are so pretty that it can give any store-bought option a big run for its money. You are going to need a large round mirror, some painter’s tape, a hot glue gun, loads of bamboo skewers that work for the bright rays of the starburst effect, and some gold spray paint to get the craft started.

DIY Details : healthywealthydiys

32. Dollar Store Terrariums

Capture a natural terrain loaded with fresh greens into a glass bowl or vase inspired by the incredible Dollar Store home decor ideas to build DIY terrariums shared by Knock Off Decor. A glass fishbowl is glued to a pretty candlestick, throwing in loads of moss inside. Let this one spruce up your dining table with a dose of freshness, or simply put a whole bunch of such homemade terrariums on the front porch, welcoming your guests with a dose of green awesomeness. Speaking of the ease of preparation, it perhaps, just can’t get any easier than putting this hack together in a totally mess-free fashion.

DIY Details : knockoffdecor

33. Glass Bead Vase with Dollar Store Items

Jazzed up with stunning glass beads all over, this little Dollar Store vase totally takes the cake with the kind of bling it sports, the equally awesome texture brought by so many beads adhered to the glass surface in well-arranged rows, and of course, whatever plant you choose to peek through the piece. Making the vase with just a handful of supplies is surprisingly easy – you just need to gather some clear silicone and lots of glass marbles in a color scheme that suits your whims and choices. Right from a mayo jar to a large mason jar, you can use just about any container you like!

DIY Details : creativemeinspiredyou

34. Polka Dot Mirror

Polka dot is often associated with all things girly and elegant – but this uniquely designed magnificence blends polka dots with the rusticness of wood. And a mirror comes into play to sit right in the middle of that rustic wooden frame adorned with pretty polka dots. The pieces of wood are actually hot glued around the mirror, and that distressed look going for the final touches is brought by watering down the paint splashed on the wood, further globbing on it and rubbing sandpaper on the same. The polka dot part comes between splashing the base paint and doing the distressed finish.

DIY Details : agirlandagluegun

35. Dip Dyed Candle DIY Project with Crayon Wax

The fact that crayons lying in your kid’s art supplies are nothing but colored wax makes them an excellent candle-making something! Another idea is to use some melted crayon as a dip dying solution of pre-existing candles, just like this inspiration shared by Darice. What you need for the project is some white pillar candles, some crayons, a large empty can, a small saucepan, a paper plate and a disposable fork. The colored solution is prepared by adding a piece of crayon in melted wax from a white candle, finally dipping a full-sized candle into the mix.

DIY Details : darice

It’s a must-say that the budget-friendly store has surely got a spectrum of items that can add that element of beauty to your home. When such awesome Dollar Store home decor ideas can brighten up the whole space with creativity, it seems to be time to get that cart loaded.