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21 DIY Christmas Dollar Store Crafts and Decorations

October 1, 2022 by Ling 7 Comments

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DIY Dollar Store Christmas Crafts and Decorations

The Christmas season can become expensive — especially after the Thanksgiving holiday along with Black Friday!

But you don’t need to spend a lot during Christmas especially when you have a list of DIY Christmas dollar store crafts and decor ideas to try this season.

If you’re on a budget and looking for inexpensive DIY decorations, crafts, or even frugal gift ideas for Christmas, then I highly recommend visiting your local dollar store!

Aside from Michaels Store, the dollar store has always been one of my top go-to places when I’m looking for crafts to make during the special holidays. Not only is it super cheap and fun, but they have a variety of supplies that I could just easily pick up at a one-stop shop.

 

Be Creative with DIY Dollar Store Hacks!

There are a lot of hidden gems at the dollar store that most people overlook. Some would see the most basic-looking item on the shelf and think “meh” but little do they know that with a bit of creativity, they could turn those items into gorgeous Christmas decorations! And no, the after results don’t look cheap either!

I mean, as much as I love the expensive stuff like this absolutely stunning piece from Swarovski, there’s no way I could afford something like that! 😛

Having that said, today’s post is a round-up of dollar store DIY Christmas crafts and decorations that you can make for cheap without it looking cheap!

Because Christmas is just around the corner, I’ve been OBSESSED with searching for dollar store craft ideas on Pinterest this holiday. After going through many pages, I stumbled upon bloggers who are extremely creative when it comes to making DIY dollar store crafts — I can’t wait to show you their work!

The best part is that most of these projects cost between $2 to $15 and shouldn’t take very long to make. But before we get there, let me show you a hack on how you can get your supplies from the dollar store for free!

 

Get FREE money so you can spend it at the dollar store!

Before presenting you with the best DIY dollar store crafts, I’m very excited to share one of my secret weapons to earning free money during the holiday season.

Here’s how you can save money at your local dollar store so you can reduce your spending or fund your material for almost free.

Be sure to take advantage of this money-saving resource called Swagbucks. I personally use this resource to earn an extra $20 to $50 per month for FREE by answering easy online survey questions for PayPal cash using my smartphone.

 

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It’s 2022 going onto 2023, so I really encourage you to take advantage of these free money-saving tips, especially during times when inflation is causing the prices of everything to skyrocket!

Anyway, here are the best store DIY Christmas dollar store crafts and decorations that you must try this year!

 

PIN IT: I’ll be updating this holiday post every season, so be sure to click here and save this image to your “Holiday” Pinterest board – yon can always conveniently come back for these best dollar store Christmas crafts!

 

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Related posts for the holidays:

  • 37 Creative and Unique Ways To Give Money This Christmas
  • 10 Unknown Ways To Save For Christmas – You Don’t Want To Miss Out on #3 and #4!
  • 15 Creative Ways To Make an Extra $1,000 This Christmas
  • How To Save $1,000 Before Christmas — A $1,000 Savings Challenge

 

1. Reindeer Mason Jar Dollar Store Craft

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Source: The Thankful House

What I love so much about this DIY Reindeer Mason Jar is that it’s not only a super cute Christmas decoration but it’s also a great way to upcycle those old mason jars that you have lying around the house. You can even pick up a few from the Dollar store!

This craft is perfect for kids and adults alike and can be done in under 30 minutes! All you need is some paint, pom poms, googly eyes, and some pipe cleaners. Once you’re done, simply fill the jar with treats or candy and watch the smiles appear on everyone’s faces. If the recipient doesn’t like candy, fill them up with cash, gift cards, and coins for a unique and thoughtful way to give money for Christmas.

 

2. Dollar Store Mason Jar with Money

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Source: My Home Based Life

Speaking of unique and crafty ways to gift money for Christmas, what better idea than this quick and simple solution?

Trust us when we say people love to receive money and free gift cards to their favorite shops for Christmas. Why?

Well, because they’ll get to buy exactly what they want for the holidays.

Just go the extra mile and make this gift of money more special by pairing it with these other amazing DIY dollar store crafts. Or simply, throw in a handwritten and meaningful note inside each gift to give it your personal touch.

 

Many of our readers on this blog love looking for the best ways to give money for special occassions including Christmas – you can find them all in this unique money gift idea post here. They’re just as budget-friendly as these Dollar Store craft ideas!

 

3. DIY Dollar Store Reindeer Gift Bags

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Source: Pinterest

We can’t get enough of reindeer this Christmas season! So, we decided to make these adorable DIY Dollar Store Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Gift Bags. Since I enjoy crafting for fun, this is what I give out to coworkers for Christmas since.

They are perfect for holding small gifts, candy, money, and more. All you need is some brown paper lunch bags, googly eyes, red pom poms, and black Sharpie markers. These make great party favors, teacher gifts, and more.

 

4. DIY Dollar Store Christmas Tree Wreath

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Source: Craftivity Designs

This creative DIY Christmas Tree Wreath will look great on any door this holiday season. It’s so easy to make and only requires a few materials that you can find at the Dollar Store including some patterned cloth and a bunch of golden ornaments. Jingle bells would also make a great addition to this pretty wreath.

 

5. DIY Dollar Store Snow Globes

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Source: Little Red Window

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! With these DIY Dollar Store Snow Globes, you can bring the beauty of a winter wonderland right into your home. They make for beautiful decorations and also make great gifts.

Yes, many of you may think snowglobes are knick-knacks, but they bring back childhood memories for many of us.

These ones are also super easy and fun to make! All you need are supplies from your local dollar store, which include a snowglobe (or even a mason jar), some white glitter, small wooden or plastic figurines, and a hot glue gun.

 

6. Dollar Store Grinch Gnome Ornament

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Source: Ruffles and Rainboots

Oh no, the Grinch is coming to town! But don’t worry, he’s not here to steal Christmas, he’s just here to add a little bit of Grinchy fun to your Christmas tree.

This Dollar Store Grinch Gnome Ornament is so easy and quick to make and only requires a few materials from Dollar Tree.

Just look for some fake fur and a hot glue gun and you’ll be all set. You can also add a little bit of green and red ribbon to really bring out the Grinchy spirit.

 

7. Dollar Store Fuzzy Socks Gnome Craft

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Source: Living Locurto

Aw, there’s nothing better than a pair of cozy socks on a cold winter day. But why not make them even better by turning them into these super cute and festive Fuzzy Socks Gnomes over a mason jar?

After all, gnomes are all the rage this Christmas season and there’s no reason to not include them in your holiday decor.

This craft is perfect for kids and adults alike and can be done really quickly.

 

8. DIY Dollar Store Popsicle Sticks

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Source: Bubbles and Belly Laughs

Oh, Christmas Tree! Oh, Christmas Tree! How lovely are your branches!

But what if your Christmas Tree was made out of popsicle sticks? That would be even better, right?

This is such a fun and easy craft to make with toddlers and kids. It’s perfect for those popsicle sticks that you have laying around the house since that last popsicle you ate in the summer.

 

9. Dollar Tree Jenga Christmas Ornaments

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Source: The Crazy Craft Lady

Jenga is such a fun game to play, but did you know that you can also use it to make these super cute and festive Jenga Christmas Ornaments?

That’s right, all you need are some Jenga blocks and some paint to make these ornaments. You can even add a little bit of ribbon behind to really make them pop.

 

10. Dollar Tree DIY Starbucks Mini Cup Craft

Whether it’s for yourself or a friend, no one will ever get tired of the giant green mermaid brand, Starbucks.

This holiday, you can get creative and make as many of these cute lil’ Dollar Tree Starbucks mini cups as you can. Stalk up and hand them out as special gifts to those Starbucks lover friends of yours!

Lastly, don’t forget to pair them with a free Starbucks gift card.

Here’s a YouTube Video that you can follow along.

 

11. Dollar Tree Salt & Pepper Shakes

Source: Dollar Tree Salt & Pepper Shakes from Debbie Debbiedoos.

 

12. DIY Dollar Store Giant Ornament Gift

Source: DIY Dollar Store Christmas Ornament from Squirrels Of A Feather

 

13. Adorable Reindeer Ornaments

Source: Adorable Burlap Reindeer Ornaments from Kids Craft Room.

 


 

14. DIY Snowy Mason Jar

Source: Snowy Mason Jar from DecorArt Blog

 

15. Gorgeous Dollar Store DIY Winter Vases

Source: Winter Vases With DIY Snow Texture from Taryn Whiteaker

 

16. Beautiful Snowflake Door Hanger 

Source: Dollar Store Snowflake Door Hanger from Rae of Sparkles

 

17. DIY Ornament Wreath 

Source: Pretty Christmas Ornament Wreath from LiveLoveDIY

 

 

18. Framed Reindeer Silhouettes

Source: Dollar Store Framed Reindeer Silhouettes from Saved By Love Creations

 

 

19. From Dollar Store Gift Bags To Christmas Wall Art

Source: DIY Dollar Store Gift Bag Wall Art from The Crazy Craft Lady

 

20. DIY Dollar Tree JOY Plates

Source: DIY Dollar Tree Plates from On Sutton Place

 

 

21. Mini Stocking Table Sets

Source: Mini Stocking Table Setting from Princess Pinky Girl

 

 

22. Cute Snowman Mason Lotion Jar

Source: Snowman Mason Jar Lotion from Mom Spark

 

 

23. Fun Giant Paper Plate Lollipops

Source: Giant Paper Plate Lollipops from Smart School House

 

Get FREE cash this Christmas!

If you follow my blog, you will know that I’m all about saving money and making money.

I always LOVE to find creative ways to save money to help make my Christmas spending a little more affordable. Below are some of my favorite free money hacks and resources that may help you! The best part is that they’re all FREE to use!

❄️ Hint: you could even use these FREE resources to help you save $50+ per month which can go towards your DIY dollar store craft materials. 😉

 

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If you live in Canada, use this link to sign up for your $5 bonus. 

 

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Don’t miss out on this post: How To Get Free Gift Cards With These Hacks This Holiday Season

 

Readers, did you enjoy this roundup post of dollar store DIY Christmas ideas? Are you ready to visit your local dollar store to tackle these DIY projects? 🙂

 

Other holiday-related posts for you to enjoy:

  • 9 Unknown Ways To Save $1,000+ For Christmas — I Bet You Haven’t Heard of #3
  • 17 Creative Ways To Make Extra Money For Christmas — #9 is Insanely Creative!
  • 11 New Year’s Resolutions That Will Bring Your Finances into Sexy Shape for 2019
  • 10 Ways To Develop a Rich Mindset For 2019 — #10 Will Seriously BLOW YOUR MIND Away!
  • The BEST and CUTEST Stocking Stuffers That She’ll Actually WANT (For Only $10 or Less)!

 

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  1. Sharon

    November 16, 2019 at 2:51 am

    These dollar store diy decorations are beautifully crafted!!!!!! Wow wow wowwww. Thanks for sharing these stunning projects. I can’t wait to go to my dollar store or Walmart to pick up cheap material. Super excited!!!!!!!!!! You rock girllll!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  2. Angela

    November 8, 2019 at 5:00 pm

    I love this list of Christmas ideas. So many of them on Pinterest to choose from!

    Reply
  3. Renee Benes

    October 28, 2018 at 4:08 pm

    Wow! These are all really impressive!! Those salt and pepper shakers are tooooo cute!

    Reply
    • panda

      October 29, 2018 at 2:31 am

      They definitely are! I’m going to attempt a few of these projects from these inspiring bloggers this Christmas. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Marissa | Squirrels of a Feather

    October 25, 2018 at 7:44 pm

    Great collection, I love ornament wreath and those plates! Thanks for featuring my “pickled puffin” ornament, that has been funnily popular this year. 😉

    Reply
    • panda

      October 25, 2018 at 11:35 pm

      You’re welcome, Marissa!

      I HAD to share your puffin! It’s just WAY too cute! 🙂

      I am sure your post is going viral 😉

      Reply

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