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27 Home Decor Dollar Store Craft Ideas

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You don’t have to go without a stylish home if you’re watching your wallet. In fact, there’s a treasure trove waiting to be found at your local dollar store! Whether you’re looking to spruce up your kitchen, living room, or dining room (or anywhere else in the house!), there are tons of dollar store crafts you can make for your pad that will save you so much money it’s hard to believe. Who said DIY home decor has to be painful and stress-inducing? It doesn’t! Check out these trendy and amazing dollar store craft ideas to get started on your dollar store journey.

Home Decor Dollar Store Craft Ideas

Living Room DIY Home Decor

Popsicle Stick Hexagon Shelf

 

Lilac Rose Petals Luminary

 

Dining Room and Kitchen DIY Home Decor

Gold Tipped Mason Jar Vases

Cute and Cheap DIY Mugs

DIY Outdoor Decor

Teacup DIY Bird Feeder

Bonus! DIY Organization Ideas Around the House

Dollar Store DIY Desk Organizers

36 Dollar Store Crafts and Cheap Gift Ideas

 

Want more crafty dollar stores ideas? You’ll love 36 Dollar Store Crafts and Cheap Gift Ideas.

 

What’s the best dollar store craft you’ve ever made?

14 DIY Recycled Crafts That Will Help The Earth

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I just love it when I can take something from around my house that might normally end up in the trash and make it into something beautiful or useful.  It’s not only economical but it helps the environment too!  Earth Day is coming up but let’s find ways to take care of the earth every single day. Recycling items we would normally toss away or items we no longer have a use for (at least as they are now) is a great way to start.

DIY Recycled Crafts

Paper towel rolls, bottle caps, old magazines, cereal boxes, soda cans…the possibilities are endless. Sometimes it’s just a matter of trying to look at the item differently. Instead of seeing it as trash, look at it as a chance to be creative and think outside the box. And if you’re stumped for ideas, don’t worry. I’ve gathered 14 of my favorite craft projects using recycled items together here for you.

There are some great crafts here for kids and teens like the tin can wind chimes, soda can tab belt, and the t-shirt shag rug. That sumo wrestler plastic bottle bowling set is adorable!  I just love the soda can camera and the honey bear vases myself. They are so unique and creative!  They would both make great accent pieces in any room.  But don’t think you can’t make crafty projects using recycled materials for adults too. Check out the coiled magazine bowl and DIY desk organizer for starters.

1.DIY smart phone charging station from A Little Craft in Your Day
2.Coiled magazine bowl from Creative Cynchronicity
3.Bottle Cap Collage from BluKat Kraft
4.No Sew T-Shirt Tote Bag from Mommypotamus
5.Recycled Bottle Cap Frame from A Little Craft in Your Day
6.DIY Recycled Desk Organizer from Mod Podge Rocks
7.Gold Leaf Honey Bear Vase from A Beautiful Mess
8.Soda Can Tab Belt from Craft Bits
9.T-shirt Shag Rug from Molly Kay Stoltz
10.Sumo Wrestler Plastic Bottle Bowling from Hello Mess
11.Tin Can Wind Chimes from Design Dazzle
12.Egg Carton Lamp from AllYou
13.Paper Tube Japanese Flying Carp from Squirrelly Minds
14. Arizona Tea Soda Can Camera from Perfectly Unperfect Life

The options are limitless. You can use recycled materials to make jewelry and fashion, home décor pieces, items to help you get organized and even toys.

Which of these recycled material crafts is your favorite? Go raid your recycling bin and see what you can make!

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16 Plastic Spoon Crafts for the Thrifty Crafter

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Have you ever considered plastic spoons as a staple craft supply? If you haven’t, you need to see all of the amazing things you can make with them! I personally love plastic spoons because of how inexpensive they are and the never ending variety of colors that they come in. Plastic spoons can be found anywhere; I like to pick them up at the dollar store. They usually have a very large selection and you can get a lot of spoons for just one dollar. You can create amazing wreaths, kid crafts, decor, and more with plastic spoons. We have rounded up some of our favorite Plastic Spoon Crafts from talented craft bloggers for you today.

There are many fun techniques for crafting with plastic spoons. One of my personal favorites is cutting them up and spray painting them. You’re able to customize them to any color you like. I really like trying out the ombre effect. You can also melt the spoons and create plastic spoon roses. If you would like to learn more about that special technique, check out #14- Plastic Spoon Roses.

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1. Plastic Spoon Puppets from Creative Jewish Mom
2. Maracas from Plastic Spoons from Dana Made It
3. Plastic Spoon Flowers from A Cross The Blvd
4. Chocolate Spoon Gift idea from Red Ted Art
5. Pineapple Lamp from Craft Foxes
6. Plastic Spoon Wall Decor from Jeanetics
7. Bug Craft with Plastic Spoons from Perfect Playgroup
8. Plastic Spoon Laurel Wreaths from A Subtle Revelry
9. Plastic Spoon Lamp from Handimania
10. Plastic Spoon Christmas Tree from One Project Closer
11. Plastic Spoon Fall Pumpkin DIY from Club Chica Circle
12. Pottery Barn Inspired Hurricane with Plastic Spoons from The Happier Homemaker
13. Plastic Spoon Snowmen in Clay Pots from Crafts By Amanda
14. Plastic Spoon Roses from Favecrafts
15. Spring Flower Garland with Plastic Spoons from Club Chica Circle
16. DIY Spoon Mirror from Crafters Anonymous

 

These plastic spoon crafts are so much fun! All the ideas for creating with plastic spoons is really fascinating. Kids will love all the fun and easy ideas that they can create with plastic spoons.

Leave us a comment telling us what Plastic Spoon Craft you’re going to try first!

 

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Between the Pages: 10 Book Crafts

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betweenthepagesBooks can take us on magical journies through time and space…opening doors to new worlds, introducing us to new characters, and giving us new outlooks on life.  They hold some of our favorite stories and tales, and they give us the power to scour the deepest regions of our imaginations. 
While books are great for painting a visual world in our brains, they can also be used as physical decorations in our homes…with images and words literally popping out of the pages and adding color and style to our lives.   Whether you use the cover or the pages, books are fabulous tools for making unique and amazing projects.
As an avid book lover, I fell in love with these amazing book crafts and project ideas.  These projects are great for putting old books and thrift store books to use, and they’re a cheap and fun way to “smarten up” your decor.
If you love decorating and crafting with books, you’re sure to love this little list of 10 Brilliant Book Crafts.  From wreaths to wrapping, pumpkins to ornaments, this collection offers a unique way of looking at an old book.  To further your fun, be sure to check out our giveaway at the bottom of the post!  Lovers of 3D book art are sure to appreciate this one!
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Between the Pages: 10 Book Crafts
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  1. Children’s Book Paper Banner
  2. Book Page Halloween Wreath
  3. Wordy Bird Ornament
  4. Rolled Book Pages Wreath
  5. Book Page Wreath
  6. Pretty Dollar Store Pumpkins
  7. Bird and Text Collage Art
  8. Recycled Book Page Ornament
  9. Book Page Envelopes
  10. Tin Can Pencil Holder

 

BONUS!  We’re giving away an Artfolds book to 2 lucky winners!  These amazing books can be transformed into beautiful works of art by simply folding the pages.  Printed with a bar on each page to mark how the pages should be folded, these publications make it easy for anyone to create a lovely book sculpture.  You have until October 14th to enter, and you can enter to win once a day…so the more you return, the greater your chances of winning this awesome giveaway!  Head on over to the giveaway page now and register to win!  Good luck!

You Made That Out of Paper? Thrifty Paper Christmas Crafts

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Flower Bustle OrnamentLet’s face it: Christmas can be pricey. But with Christmas months away, this may not be on your mind. Why not save yourself the mid-December anxiety of Christmas crafting and start brainstorming thrifty ideas now?

After much thought I realized that one of the most available materials for crafting is paper. There is tons of paper everywhere. Whether you stock up on scrapbook prints or happen to save tons of flyers, that paper can be put to use on homemade Christmas decorations. This year, don’t procrastinate, paper craft instead.

 

How to Make Paper Ornaments

Ice Cream Paper OrnamentFor many of you, making Christmas ornaments is a holiday tradition. There is an irksome side effect to it, though. Most of the time the supplies you buy make a mess. On top of this, there are usually annoying leftover paints and blank ornaments that you feel too guilty to toss. This can be easily avoided by making paper ornaments. These aren’t just cut-outs of Santa; these are dimensional designs that you can make.

Sheet Paper Fan Christmas OrnamentsI’ve chosen ornaments that you can practice now without feeling overwhelmed by the Christmas spirit. This Flower Bustle Ornament differs from conventional ornaments with its spherical shape and floral features. This is certain to add some freshness to your tree. If you have a sweet tooth, you can also try your hand at these Easy Paper Ice Cream Ornaments. The subject of these hanging homemade decorations contrasts nicely to winter. Maybe it’s a more traditional Christmas look you’re after; these Sheet Paper Fan Christmas Ornaments from Yellow Bliss Road are a delightful decoration. You’ll be singing praises over these DIY paper ornaments.

 

More Paper Crafts for Christmas

You may be done with ornaments for the time being. If so, there are other paper Christmas crafts that go beyond the norm and do it inexpensively. Again, I’ve chosen evergreen designs, so you have no excuse not to craft these gorgeous projects now!

Handmade Crepe Paper Rose CenterpiecesHandmade Crepe Paper Rose Centerpieces are stunning. Choose your desired color scheme when crafting these balls of beauty and get to work. If you don’t craft these centerpieces because they are gorgeous, at least do it to provide a conversation piece during that Christmas family dinner. Every family reunion needs a conversational safe haven…

Awesome Animal BoxesInstead of the same old wrapping this year, make DIY gift boxes like these Awesome Animal Boxes. Have you ever seen anything so outrageous? This box alone is enough of a gift; you might even get away with leaving it empty.

Glittery Newspaper TreeNewspapers are bound to pile up in your home or around you. Despite living in a digitized age, there is an everlasting charm about the printed word. You can use old newspapers to create a Glittery Newspaper Tree. Recycled crafts like this one retain a vintage charm thanks to the inky words.

Hopefully you feel inspired to go thrifty this year with recycled paper crafts. There are endless possibilities when it comes to paper Christmas crafts that will save you a bundle in cash. As each day brings you closer to Christmas, craft something nifty and thrifty. It won’t cost you a cent; the designs are on us!

What’s the weirdest paper craft you’ve ever made?

AllFreeChristmasCrafts Giveaway: The Crafty Chica Collection

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The editors at AllFreeChristmasCrafts know that Christmas isn’t the only thing that can be celebrated throughout the year, which is why Kathy Cano Murillo’s book The Crafty Chica Collection couldn’t have come at a better time. You can welcome spring with the brightest and boldest of colors, all with a Latin flavor that many crafters haven’t experienced before.

With five different categories of crafting, this collection of Latin inspired crafts can find their way into your home in so many ways. Even more exciting, this book is all about thrifty and creative crafting, so you’ll be learning to incorporate your everyday household items into your projects, making them all the more personal.

The Crafty Chica Collection

One of my personal favorites in this book is the “Tissue Flower Topiary” (pg. 70), which represents all that’s so fantastic about this book. Cano Murillo transforms tissue paper and a few common craft materials into an explosion of warm colors that you’ll want to decorate any room in your home during the springtime. The author’s expertise really shows through, and crafters will benefit from all of the tips and tricks included within the pages of this book. Many of these projects are perfect for parties, special holidays, or just when your home decor needs a bit of sprucing up.

If you want your crafting to really come to life this spring, nothing will make quite as memorable impression as any of the projects included in The Crafty Chica Collection. All of us at AllFreeChristmasCrafts want to make sure we give readers the opportunity to get their own copy, which is why we’re giving away one on our site! Enter by April 9th to win a copy of The Crafty Chica Collection with over 100 pages worth of one-of-a-kind tutorials.

6 Thrifty and Cheap Valentine’s Day Crafts

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Every junk drawer probably has these staples:  an old map, some glass bottles, mate-less socks, worn out crayons, old thread spools, and maybe even some leftover plastic cups from a recent football party.  If you’ve got one or more of these, you can easily make one of these six thrifty Valentine’s Day crafts, perfect for last minute Valentine’s Day décor and inexpensive Valentine’s Day gifts.  This year show your love with these cute handmade projects that can easily be made with items you already have in your home!

When it comes to romantic gifts, nothing beats something that’s handmade.  Whether it’s a home-cooked meal or a scrapbook of fond memories, taking the extra step to make something for your loved one goes a long way.  This Custom Couple Silhouette project would be a great Valentine’s Day gift for your significant other.  A few pictures and some scrap paper is all it takes to make this project…and the recipient is sure to love it!

For those who hosted football parties this past weekend, I’m sure you have plenty of glass bottles and plastic cups taking up room in your recycle bin.  Well, with a quick wash, bottles and cups can be transformed into great Valentine’s Day décor!  These Love Letter Bottles make unique Valentine gifts and are fun crafts to do with your loved one.  As for those red plastic cups, this Red Plastic Cup Heart Garland is an easy and fun way to add a vintage touch to your home.  Decorate each heart to your liking, but lace looks beautiful against the red!

Most households probably have a collection of mate-less socks in their laundry room or junk box.  Instead of waiting for the long lost mate to show itself, why not turn those socks into these cute Bunny Sock Puppets?  Inexpensive Valentine’s Day ideas like this are great for families to do together, or would be a fun project for the kids to work on when mom and dad grab dinner and a movie!

When I was in young, I used to love Valentine’s Day parties at school!  It was so fun to hand out little cards to everyone in the class!  This year, help your kids make these Melted Crayon Hearts Valentines for their class!  Not only will you use up those cracked and broken crayons, but kids will love this functional and fun Valentine!

Sometimes a little love note can go a long way, and this Vintage Spool Valentine is the perfect way to show your love and appreciation.  Simply write a note, song, or poem to your loved one and wrap it around the spool.  Tie it with a string and toss it in your Valentine’s lunch bag, purse, or briefcase.  It’s a small gesture that they’re sure to love!

So with Valentine’s Day a mere week away, crunch time has begun!  There’s no need to run to the store for last minute flowers and expired chocolate…you can make something much more meaningful with items you have laying around the house…and chances are your Valentine will just love it!

 

Have another thrifty Valentine’s Day craft?  Tell us about it!

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