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Many people don’t realize that sometimes they spend much money for small things that actually they can get it for free. 30+ tips below inform you about how to make things simpler and functional so you don’t have to spend money to make it more applicable.
In the same time, you can save some money for other more important essentials.
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1. More Comfortable Crochet Hooks in Pencil Grips
2. Making Waterproof Garlands from Pool Noodles
Making garlands for special holidays like Birthday could be free by using your old pool noodles.
Slice the colorful pool noodles into pieces of ½ inch thickness. Line the pieces with string or twine as long as you need. The colorful pool noodle garlands are ready to hang. More info
3. Arrange your pots tidily by using binder clips and S-hooks.
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4. Making a terrarium by using some picture frames.
To make this special terrarium by reusing your old frames, you need eight frames.
- Remove all of the glasses and backs.
- Make holes in every top and bottom of the frames to make the place to screw them together. You can cut the frames halfway if they are too large.
- When you have had 2 L shapes from the frames, arrange them well. Line up a 2 inches mending plate in every frame’s end. Secure with screws after you make the pilot holes.
- Line up the frames that have been in two sets
- Trace paper inside the eave
- Apply some wood filler on the exterior of the terrarium smoothly. Fill all the joints as well as the screw holes. Let it dry.
- Paint the piece in your favorite color.
- Reapply the glass of the frame from the bottom up. Apply some hot glue in the every corner.
- Start to make the mini garden inside by applying your favorite plants. Place in a sunny area so it can grow well.
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5. Using Popsicle tray to organize every color or crayons.
6. Creating a modern lamp from manila folders and chopstick or bamboo skewers.
It can become a great idea to make a stylish lighting fixture.
The things needed are; manila folders, tissue papers, bamboo skewers, glue, and scissors as well as the pendant lamp kit.
The steps to make:
- Shape the manila folders in large and small pieces of lamp.
- Glue the pieces together so you get the shape of open cubes.
- Make some holes for the bamboo skewer support grid.
- Decoupage the tissue to shape the folders
- Apply the skewers and glue them with craft glue for strong result.
- Install the pendant lamp kit on the skewer grid.
- The stylish lamp is ready to use.
7. Use your plastic animal to make a bookend.
Do you have a lot of books in your study or work room? If yes, there is an interesting decoration you can do to enhance the atmosphere of your room with plastic elephant bookends. These bookends are not just ordinary bookends because they have elephants on them too! What you need to do is grabbing a couple of elephant toys and two couple of 1×4 inches woods.
Spray the elephants and the woods with your favorite color, then glue them together and that’s that. You now have pretty and decorative elephant bookends for your books. You can use two plastic animals or cut them in two for more artistic look. More info
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8. Use sponges to make ergonomic things for keyboard.
Cover the sponges with fabric to get better look. More info
9. Making dry erase boards from picture frames with plain white paper.
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10. Make some curtains from canvas drop cloths
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11. Create a cool stand for laptop from a couple of wire easel displays,
anti-slip foam and rubber bands.
The steps to make it are;
- Put the wire easels side by side.
- Attach the anti-slip foam on the stand’s top and bottom.
- Pick a cooling rack up for cookies for easy and quick solution.
12. Create a DIY grill from cooling racks and lasagna pans by simply assemble them.
You just need to spend $1 for this grill to make juicy steaks. More info
13. Use shower caps to cover kitchen items in odd shapes.
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14. Renew your chandelier by using spray paint.
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15. Create more beautiful vases by coloring them with Martha Stewart acrylic paint.
Express your crafty ideas with the high gloss paint and you will get more awesome glass work for the vases. More info
16. How to Mercury-ize Glassware
The things needed are; glass bowl, glass candlestick, E-6000 glue, Krylon, water or vinegar solution.
The steps to make:
- Glue the glass bowl on the top of the candlestick by using the E-6000 glue.
- Let it dry in about 24 hours.
- Apply the spray paint Krylon in light coat to get the glass look.
- Spray water or vinegar solution immediately.
- Distress by lightly dab it with a lint-free cloth.
- Let it dry.
17. DIY phone stand from Dino butts.
You can make it by doing some simple steps below;
- Cut the butt of a plastic Dino
- Glue a suction cup on the belly side of the Dino. Let it dry.
- Then it will become a cute stand or tripod for your phone by stick it on the suction cup.
18. Magnet board from a burner
All you need to prepare are; a burner, fancy cloth or paper to cover, spray paint, glue, ribbon.
Steps to make it:
- Cover a burner with the pretty cloth or paper. Use some glue to stick it. Let it dry.
- Spray paint the rest of the burner.
- Apply a ribbon on the top of the burner as the hanger.
- Your magnet board is ready to use.
19. Modular storage from cups.
Things needed are: small round bolt and nuts, 7 plastic cups or more, drill, marker, scissors, yarn, nail or awl, wire
Steps to make it:
- Arrange the cups so they touch each other.
- Mark dots where every cup is touching.
- Drill the dots.
- Install the round bolt and nuts on the drilled holes so the cups are attached each other.
- Apply colorful strings to make some art look.
- Apply a wire on the bottom side of the cups to hang the DIY modular storage.
- It is ready to store your scarves or any other small things tidily.
20. Making laptop skin from contact paper
It is a great idea to cover your scratched laptop and bring new look to the old laptop.
Things needed are; wood grain or other motif contact paper, x-acto knife, tracing paper, scissors.
Steps:
- Measure the size of your laptop and cut the contact paper in the right measurement.
- Make round corner to the contact paper by using a coin and then cut it too so it fits your laptop well.
- Apply it on your laptop and you will get the newer look.
- Contact paper application can also be inside area of the laptop.
- It must be more comfortable when your crochet hooks are as wide as pencil grips. Make it by wrapping the hook’s bottom with masking tape until it gets a pencil width.
- Next, slip a couple of pencil grips onto the hook.
From No.21 – 30, you should play video on top of this list.
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21. Little planter boxes that you can double as mirrors. More info
22. How to make a spa-like bathroom for only like $5. More info
23. How to never ever misplace your keys again, may be… More info
24. How to handle your cold drink outdoor like a boss. More info
25. High class indoor pants topiaries. More info
26. Harmless glowing water. More info
27. Convert paint can lids as new pretty outdoor mirrors. More info
28. Make a microfiber towel, sew it, and turn it into a Swiffer cover. More info
29. Turn a laundry basket prettier using striped rope.
Rope Basket is actually a decorative bucket made of some cotton ropes and a basket. If you have a basket that you usually use for stuff or you don’t really use, you can actually make this project. However, if you don’t have any basket available and ropes, you can head to the dollar store and purchase them. To make the colorful ropes, you have to color them by yourself using paint. Don’t forget to dry them before attaching them to the basket. There you go! You will now have an attractive and anti-boring-looking rope basket that can be used as storage or decoration. More info
30. Binder clips that you can use to hold your cables. More info
Same as number 21-30, from 31-43, you should play video to learn more about this next list.
Play second video title “13 Declutter Kitchen ideas from dollar store” and I hope you like it.
31. Organize your very standard no frills refrigerator with a few small bins. More info
32. Then employ bins in your pantry, too. More info
33. Use small baskets to clean up your cutlery drawer. More info
34. This also works for rounding up everything from tea to Tylenol.
BINS AND BASKETS ARE JUST REALLY HELPFUL, OKAY? More info
35. Use tension rods to store your cutting boards and baking sheets so they’re easily accessible. More info
36. Or buy a basic wire rack and some zip ties to keep them on the inside of your cabinet door. More info
37. Then use magazine files to hold your placemats and paper goods. More info
38. Pick out some small baskets for canned food organization. More info
39. Go hardcore Pinterest and transfer all of your dry goods to matching glass canisters. More info
40. Line your drawers with this inexpensive idea. More info
41. Pick up a binder to house all of your… More info
42. Get a few self-adhesive hooks and follow More info
43.Line your refrigerator shelves with this idea. More info
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44. Candle Lampshade
Do you want your special occasion, such as having a candlelight dinner with your beloved one, becomes more interesting? Yes, you can. Candle lampshade offers elegance touch to your dining table, and you can even use this as decoration instead of using it for special occasion purposes only. You can head to the dollar store to purchase the requirements for cheap prices, including scrapbook paper, double-sided tape, and LED tea lights. Make the template, then tape to secure it. Pop the LED tea lights into each glass and assemble them.
Not only for drinking, some types of glasses also have other functions. They can be used as candle lampshade for example. Look at all glasses you have in your cabinet then choose your favorite ones. This idea only costs you decorative papers since you already have the glasses. It will look better if you choose the same type of glass. Cover your favorite glasses with the decorative papers, and then you can use it as candle lampshade. Source
45. Picture Frame Terrarium.If you like putting any plants in your house, then you need to try this idea. The concept is almost same with the mirror boxes idea, but this time you need to create a home decor in a bigger size. If you do not have any unused picture frames, you can buy the cheap ones since you will not use it as a picture frame. Simply glue the side of the frames to build the terrarium and smaller frames to build the roof. Then put any houseplants inside it. Make sure the terrarium can be opened in case you want to replace the houseplants. Source
46. Picture Frame Jewelry Holder
Still using a picture frame as the main materials, it looks like you will need less picture frame this time, except you have a ton of jewelries. The application is pretty simple. Try to start with one frame first and see if you can make it. You need to cover the frame using linen fabric first, before you apply the cup hooks. Use as many cup hooks as you need, depending on the jewelries you are going to hold in the frame. Source
47. Picture Frame Luminaries
This time, you will use the appropriate function of a picture frame. This idea will work better for those who have family photos since we really use the picture frames to hold photos. The concept is most likely the same with picture frame terrarium idea. You will need four frames with photo on each of it, but do not forget to add any decorative papers with the photos. Glue all the four frames so they can stand by themselves. The last step is adding some light in the middle of the frames. You can use either LED candles or tea light candles. Source
48. Magnetic Memo Board
If you feel bored with an ordinary memo board, this idea is recommended for you. It offers you a new type of memo board. Use a metal burner cover as the main material and make sure it has flat surface. To make it look different, apply some patterned paper and spray paint to cover the metal. You can freely express your taste on your memo board. Then after finish covering, put some magnets to hold any papers on the metal. Source
REWIND: If you ever wanted a creative memo board, then you can try this magnetic memo board. Can you believe that this memo board is actually made of a metal burner cover? Yes, of course. You can purchase this at the dollar store for a cheap price. Don’t forget to buy colorful patterned paper and spray paint as well. Glue together the patterned paper and the metal burner cover then spray it to make it looks more dazzling.
49. Paneled Mirror
Having good-looking decors does not have to be expensive. There are always so many options you can try to maximize your minimum budget. In fact, you can apply so many home decors with small budget rather than spending much money just for one decor. In case you want to try the first one.
This idea is very cheap, yet so simple. Costing you not more than $11 for total, this idea does not require any special tools to make the decor. All you are going to need is glue and duct tape. If you think mirror just looks too familiar, wait until you have done paneling it. Source
REWIND: When you take a look at this paneled mirror, the first thought that shows up in your mind is it must be expensive. But, you got that wrong! This paneled mirror is actually homemade and even better, there is no need of special tools required to make it. What you need to prepare is glue and duct tape. Then, assemble the mirrors you can grab at the dollar store, tape and glue them to secure.
50. Knock-Off Mirror
Still using mirror as the main material, this time you will need more mirrors. For this idea, you can reuse mirrors from woman’s face powder. It is guaranteed that woman’s face powder includes small mirror inside it. There will be so many shapes of mirror you can apply, but it will be easier if you use round mirror. After that you also need one rounded base for the mirrors. You can use all materials for the base as long as it can be hanged. The one thing you should not ignore from this idea is you are going to need more time to collect the unused mirrors from the woman’s face powder. Source
51. Mirror Boxes
Your living room can have some decoration using these mirror boxes. What is it? Mirror boxes are multi-functional tools, which mean you can use them as jewelry holders, vases, or even small bathroom organizers. Sounds cool, right? Now, what you need to do is picking up some mirror squares from the dollar stores, and the next step is to glue them together. There you go! Mirror Boxes for your home decoration solution.
If we use rounded mirrors as the main materials, this time we are going to need mirrors that have four angles. You can use either square or rectangle mirrors. Since they have four angles, it means you also need four mirrors to make one decor. You can add one more mirror for each decor as the base, but it does not have to be a mirror. Just simply glue them to make the mirror box. This decor can be used as vases, small bathroom organizers, jewelry holders, or some places to put small things. Source
52. Waste Basket
Since we are discussing about cheap home decors, it will be nice for you if you can maximize all things that are unused anymore. This idea will really save your money. If you have any unused cans in your house, you are going to need it. Even a simple thing can look great after some treatments. However, you are not recommended to use any cans that are already used for trash bin. It is better to buy the cheap one if you do not have any. Twist the can with any leftover rope to make it look like a home decor. Source
53. Fabric Covered Bins
Do not think that bins are always considered as grubby or dirty things. This decor offers you another way to take care of your bins. Since there are so many designs of fabric, this decor really allows you to express your taste. You can freely apply any kind of fabric design to cover the bins. This decor surely will not cost you much since you only need to cover the bins with fabric. That is why you also need to really select what kind of trash you are going to throw in this fabric covered bins. Source
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54. Mail Center
This idea can be useful for those who often receive any mail posts. Using spray paint, you can entirely change the function of your shower caddy. With the right and proper painting, you can recreate and transform the caddy into a stylish mail organizer. Not only for mail posts, you can also put some houseplants on the caddy to support green movement. Source
55. DIY Wreath
Even though it looks simple, you will be surprised when you figure out what the wreath is made of. You can use a plastic basket then cut the downside. You can cut as many plastic baskets as you like. If you do not have the wreath yet, you can buy it. It does not have to be the expensive ones. As long as you can design the plastic baskets, it will look luxurious. After deciding the wreath, glue them with the plastic baskets and make sure that you glue it neatly. Source
56. Enamel Painted Vases
This idea will work really well when you already have the vases. Even if you do not have yet, you can buy the cheap ones. The main point of this idea is how we paint the vases. Usually plain vases are not expensive. You can transform the vases by painting it with enamel painting. Do not be worry about the colors since there are various colors you can apply to your vases. Source
57. Wall Decor for Master Bedroom
The main material for this project is a paperboard. Actually, you can use as many paperboards as you like, depending on the wall of your bedroom. You also need some glass cloth to create the motive on the paperboard. Then using pylox, spray the glass cloth right on the paperboard to mark the motive. You can either use different colors for many paperboards or use different motive of glass cloth for the paperboards too. Source
58. Decorative serving Tray
There is a creative way to replace your ordinary serving tray for your coffee table which is using this decorative serving tray. If you cannot purchase one in the store because the price is too high, then you need a solution. The solution is to go to the dollar store and to make your own decorative serving tray. What you need to grab from the dollar store is a placemat and a mirror or a frame. Simply glue the placemat on the mirror or the frame and that’s it, you now have your own decorative serving tray.
If you feel bored with an ordinary memo board, this idea is recommended for you. It offers you a new type of memo board. Use a metal burner cover as the main material and make sure it has flat surface. To make it look different, apply some patterned paper and spray paint to cover the metal. You can freely express your taste on your memo board. Then after finish covering, put some magnets to hold any papers on the metal. Source
59. String art wall decor ideas
This string art is flexible and won’t cost you tons of dime. Imagine you make this craft challenge during raining days or winter. It will make your head warm enough and also it will make your days little bit more colorful. No need electricity when power is down. As long as you already prepared enough candles before or dry woods. More info
60. Chalk Painted for your indoor Herb Planters
Your herb plants deserve a nice looking outdoor and indoor. And since they cannot see house you provide for them, explore your shabby creativity. Take plastic pots, does not have to be brand new, and slap your white paint on it. Embellish it with any print you want and have fun with it. You can browse imgur or reddit to find short meme or quote that will make your indoor plant more appealing or mildly annoying. More info
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61. Tray Chalkboard
Even though it looks more complicated than the previous one, the result can be more satisfying. You can use either oval or circular tray, depending on your taste. Then you can apply any chalkboards surface to the tray then tape it with it. Make sure the chalkboard suits the tray, and then you can add some rope so it can be hung. You can freely write anything on the tray chalkboard.
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62. Pretty Pen Pots
The result of this idea will surely useful to be placed in any places. This idea requires unused cans, although you can buy them if you do not have it yet. Then using some decorative papers, you can cover as many cans as you can, depending on how many pens or pencils you are going to put in there. This decor surely will keep your pens and pencils safe. Source
63. Bandana Pillows
If you think your pillows do not suit your style anymore, cover them with bandana cloths. There a lot choices that you can apply to your pillows. It will depend on how you decor your room and where you put your pillows. Although this idea can be done without sewing, it is still better to sew them to make it neater. Source
64. DIY Bottle Garland
Applying this idea will make it possible for you to have planthouse inside your house. All you need are some bottles and wire to hang them. Pour some water to each bottle then put the garland. This decor will look great when you hang it near the window and to make sure that the garland or the houseplants get the sunlight. Source
65. Letters for Home Decor
This idea will require woods, maybe a lot of woods. The aim of the idea is to make letters or words that can be read using wood. So make sure that you choose the same type of woods to make it easier for you to create the letters or words. Make sure you nail all the woods neatly so that the result is readable. This idea will allow you to make any words or letters you want. Source
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66. Mason Jar Organizers
Who said that mason jars cannot be used as room decoration? Of course you can have them as beautiful room decoration. The dollar store will be the perfect place to buy some mason jars. Then, grab chalkboard sticker tags, acrylic paint, and chalkboard marker. Paint the jars with the acrylic paint, then use chalkboard marker to label the jars. There you go! Your mason jar organizers are now ready. Source
67. DIY DOLLAR STORE CRAFTS Succulent plant
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REWIND NO 52: Decorative Waste Basket – There is no need to decorate a waste basket because it is just a waste. But, instead of not decorating it, you should! For those who want more attractive decoration in your home, then you can try make decorative waste basket. What you need to have is of course waste basket and a rope. If you need a new one, you can purchase it from the dollar store for more affordable price. Then, simply attach the rope to the waste basket and that’s it! Now, you have more interesting waste basket.
68. BOHO CHIC JEWELRY TRAYS You can copy for cheap
This next idea will bring joys and new smile to your collection.
REWIND NO 55: Decorative Wreath – Decorative wreath offers more attractive and even unique decoration to your room. Even better, you can easily make it and save yourself some money. Grab an unused laundry basket or if you don’t have any, you can purchase one at the dollar store. Then, cut off the top of the basket as the base of the wreath. Start assembling sturdy branches along the rim and beautify the branches using some flowers for a finished look.
69. Moss Topiaries
Moss topiaries is the perfect decoration solution for your bedroom. You can make this by yourself. But, first you need to head to the dollar store and buy wooden dowels, sheet moss, and styrofoam balls. Use a glue gun to adhere the sheet moss to the topiary form of the styrofoam. Make sure to add the wood dowels to it as well. And, you now have moss topiaries in your bedroom. Source
70. Dollar Store Bins to Stylish Storage by simply spray paint them
With spray paint them, simply paint them with your brush, or crayon – that last idea is impossible – you can have one of this new bins in your home. Follow link to learn more. I think you’ll find more than three paint makeover ideas there.
REWIND NO 45: Picture Frame Terrarium – Vases just feel like ordinary decoration in the living room and you need unusual and creative decoration to make your living room feels more alive. Then, you may want to try this picture frame terrarium. This unique and cute terrarium is a handmade and it is not difficult at all to make. However, you will need to prepare some tools. More importantly, what you need to do is grabbing some inexpensive frames from the dollar store, and then you can turn them into a unique terrarium to decorate your living room.
71. West Elm planter and Dollar store Bowl combo
This indoor planter idea will cost you under $5 and that price is included with inflation. Check link to learn more
REWIND NO 49: Paneled Mirror – When you take a look at this paneled mirror, the first thought that shows up in your mind is it must be expensive. But, you got that wrong! This paneled mirror is actually homemade and even better, there is no need of special tools required to make it. What you need to prepare is glue and duct tape. Then, assemble the mirrors you can grab at the dollar store, tape and glue them to secure.
72. Gold Leaf Vase
Speaking of dining table decoration, you can actually make a pretty and unique vase using Gold Leaf Vase idea. This pretty vase will totally enhance the look of your dining table as well as saving a lot of money. Head to the dollar store and grab any type of glass vase or candle holder. Then prepare duct tape and paint. Tape off the glass vase with the duct tape in circular pattern then paint the duct tape. Fill the vase with some beautiful flowers and place it on your dining table. Source
73. Dollar Store Tablet Holder DIY from Huntandhost
This tablet holder is functional and chic. It’s free from electrical outlet and this idea deserved to be included in your recycling cycle.
REWIND NO 48: Magnetic Memo Board- If you ever wanted a creative memo board, then you can try this magnetic memo board. Can you believe that this memo board is actually made of a metal burner cover? Yes, of course. You can purchase this at the dollar store for a cheap price. Don’t forget to buy colorful patterned paper and spray paint as well. Glue together the patterned paper and the metal burner cover then spray it to make it looks more dazzling. Source
74. Dollar Store Spices keeper
Do you ever need any decorative spice rack or container? Well, if you are looking for a creative spice rack, you can try making dollar store spices. First of all, you will need to head to the dollar store and purchase some spice containers. Don’t worry, they are affordable! Then, make some label names of the spices and put them on each container. Finally, you can fill the containers using the spices or herb according to the container’s label.
75. Cake stand sink organization
When you are tired of looking at your sink organization, then it means you need to replace the old one with cake stand sink organization. All you need to do is purchasing a cake stand in the dollar store or use one of the unused cake stands. Also, you should prepare a small plastic plate and small mat. Glue the small plate and the cake stand, and then cover it with a small mat. Enjoy your new decorative sink organizer! Source
