Turn some tea light candle holders into a pretty paperweight for your desk.

See the project at Mod Podge Rocks.

Some paint and glue is all it takes to turn cheap looking toys into a polished tablescape.

See the project at Bubb Chic.

An amazing art installation for your yard---this tutorial shows you how to create a beaded chandelier from dollar store buys.

See the project at Dollar Store Crafts.

Stock your pantry with dollar store containers and keep everything neat and organized.

See the project at The Social Home.

This project takes a cheap floor mat and dresses it up to look like it is a piece of antique iron for your wall.

See the project at Salvage Dior.

A dollar stamp set and a simple T-shirt make for a fun personalized tee for a kid.

See the project at It's Always Autumn.

Create your own Anthropologie inspired art installation with a set of plates from the dollar store.

See the project at While They Snooze.

Everything looks better with spray paint! Make your own animal bookends from dollar store toys.

See the project at Mad in Crafts.

Another great use of dollar store toys! Make a dino serving tray for your next kids party.

See the project at Three Little Monkeys Studio.

You don't need to go to a fancy spa to get a fancy stone bath mat. Make one of your own with some rocks and glue!

See the project at Curbly.

Spruce up those boring vases with a beautiful ombre paint job.

See the project at Living Well Spending Less.

This beautiful tiled mirror is surprisingly easy to put together.

See the project at Tattered & Inked.

These painted glassware pieces are way cheaper than buying a set from Anthropologie.

See the project at Radical Possibility.

Stack a few trays from the dollar store and make your own luxurious makeup stand for your vanity.

See the project at This Casita.

Another animal bookends project, this one is reminiscent of a Jonathan Adler design.

See the project at Love Grows Wild.

Every garden could use some art to spruce things up when the flowers aren't in bloom. This DIY makes some beautiful yard stakes out of plastic plates.

See the project at Infarrantly Creative.

Organize your family's weekly schedule with this DIY dry erase picture frame calendar.

See the project at Postris.

This DIY gets points for not looking like a DIY. Wrap colored rope around an ordinary laundry basket to get a beautiful basket you are proud to have on display.

See the project at iHeart Organizing.

Another way to spruce up a plain vase is to add some gold leaf to the outside.

See the project at The Creativity Exchange.

Need a fancy way to display the menu at an event? Turn a silver tray into a chalkboard for just a few dollars.

See the project at Soel Boutique.

Make your bulletin board more fun by creating some fake flower pushpins.

See the project at Popsugar

Make your own Japanese paper lantern to hang outside.

See the project at Dollar Store Crafts.

Add some fabric ruffles to an umbrella to make a fashionable parasol to keep you in the shade all summer long.

See the project at Dollar Store Crafts.

Who needs Pottery Barn when you can make your own version of their product for just a few bucks?

See the project at I Am Momma Hear Me Roar.

A great holiday project for the kids---make your own candle shapes with cookie cutters for any occasion.

See the project at Popsugar.

Looking for a fun way to light up your backyard? Line up some solar light mason jars along your fence to create a fun nighttime environment.

See the project at DIY Ready.

The cutest little cake stand made from a cake pan and a candlestick holder.

See the project at The Chickabug Blog.

Lots of fun projects can be made with felt from the dollar store, but they won't be as cute as these felt owls.

See the project at Factory Direct Craft.

More fun decorations for the yard, this one turns a set of coffee cups and a tea pot into a birdbath!

See the project at True Blue Me and You.

Spruce up your closet with some vintage looking locker bins. No one will know they are plastic from looking at them.

See the project at Hometalk.

Stack your succulents high with this DIY planter setup.

See the project at Craftberry Bush.

Make your fridge look like a photo gallery of your family by making your own photo magnets out of glass beads.

See the project at Popsugar.

Create your own chic planters out of some mirrored tiles for a modern way to display your small houseplants.

See the project at The Art of Doing Stuff.

Make use of all of that cheap silverware they sell and make a cool wind chime for your yard.

See the project at Emmie Lu Designs.

Make a cute three-tiered serving tray out of candlesticks and colorful plates.

See the project at Spicy Tuesday Crafts.

Every desk needs a jar of candy on it. Make a faux gumball machine out of a flowerpot and a glass bowl.

See the project at Dandelions and Dust Bunnies.

Impress your dinner guests with some handmade napkin rings.

See the project at Tater Tots & Jello.

Solar lamps are a great way to light your yard. Keep them off the ground by making them into a hanging lantern.

See the project at Running with Scissors.

Need an easy way to travel with all of your toiletries? Turn a washcloth into your own personalized carrying case. Bonus, it doubles as a washcloth!

See the project at Popsugar.

Help your phone stand up when you are watching movies on a long flight.

See the project at Eat Sleep Make.

This towel DIY will keep your kitchen towels off the floor and always at the ready.

See the project at Polish the Stars.

Use bits of broken glass and plates to create some unique and beautiful garden stepping stones.

See the project at Intimate Weddings.

Don't throw out your old towels---instead, knit them together to make a new bath mat!

See the project at Fine Craft Guild.

Create some cute flowers that will never wilt.

See the project at Happiness Is Creating.

Another bulletin board upgrade. Everybody loves pom poms!

See the project at Sarah Hearts.

These large mirror pieces can be really expensive, but you can make your own version with a small mirror and wooden skewers for just a few bucks.

See the project at Popsugar.

Soap is a wonderful gift, and here is an awesome way to personalize it for your friends.

See the project at Alyssa & Carla.

More pom poms! These fun pens will make work fun again.

See the project at The Casual Craftlete.

Dollar store crafters really like making their own Anthro inspired pieces. Here's another mirror DIY from that wonderful store.

See the project at Dollar Store Crafts.

Also inspired by Anthropologie, these jars are a fun DIY you can customize to hold anything you like.

See the project at At the Picket Fence.

This takes pushpin art to the extreme! Looks like a really fun way to make some custom monogrammed art.

See the project at Live Love DIY.

Craft some lap desks for the kids. A great way to keep the heat of a laptop off your legs, or just a way to do homework in the car.

See the project at Elle Belle Creative.

I love art installations of everyday items. These cupcake liners turned into an awesome chandy!

See the project at Make + Haus.

Want to make that cheap looking trash can in your bathroom look a little nicer? Give it an upgrade by wrapping it in rope.

See the project at Hometalk.

Another project inspired by Anthro, these little sewing kits make a great gift.

See the project at It All Started with Paint.

Spruce up your bedside table by adding a layer of glass beads to the top.

See the project at Madigan Made.

Here's a great way to keep everyone's wine glass organized when you are having a big party. Who needs wine glass charms when you can just write your name on your glass?

See the project at Just Short of Crazy.

Put a few of these expanding coat hooks into your closet for an easy way to keep your jewelry organized.

See the project at Adorable Antics.

Every wedding needs a beautiful aisle runner. This is a great way to get that flower petal look without all the mess.

See the project at Weddingbee.

Make your own decorations for el Dia de los Muertos!

See the project at Twelve O Eight.

Make your morning coffee special by customizing your very own mugs.

See the project at A Spark of Creativity.

Using just Sharpies and washi tape, this vase went from plain and boring to chic and modern.

See the project at Our Designed Life.

Organize your spices by hanging them on your cabinet doors.

See the project at The Stonybrook House.

This awesome DIY turns simple compact mirrors into a full size mirror for your wall.

See the project at Thistlewood Farms.

Another great outdoor lighting tutorial, this one turns upside down baskets into hanging lanterns.

See the project at The Art of Doing Stuff.

Make your own fun pots and labels for your herb garden.

See the project at Premeditated Leftovers.

Craft your own hurricane glasses out of cases and candlestick holders.

See the project at Decor Chick.

Use them as a cute way to display your address on the front porch, or make them into a fun backyard sandbag toss game!

See the project at Just Vintage Home.

Get crafty on a plain silver tray and make it look like it came from a bygone era.

See the project at Crafting Rebellion.

Tired of your ribbon collection being in a pile in your drawer? Here's a creative way to organize it using a plastic bin.

See the project at Mini Moz Blog.

Need to do your hair on the go, but don't have time to let your curling iron cool down? Make a heat protected sleeve for it out of a potholder, and you can just throw it in your purse.

See the project at Your Creative Juices.

Personalize your pint glasses with some etched monograms.

See the project at Thistlewood Farms.

Make a cute little display stand for all your cupcake needs!

See the project at Refresh Restyle.

Put the dollar store's office supplies to good use and create a hanging file system for next to your desk.

See the project at Sayshea Media.

Fancy up those stringed Christmas tree lights for summertime with some wicker balls and make a custom string light for your patio.

See the project at Crafty Butt.

Need an easy outdoor light fixture? Hula hoop + ribbon + string lights = chandelier.

See the project at Sarah on the Blog.

Cheap picture frames can be put together to form cute little lantern candle holders.

See the project at Dollar Store House.

A little bit of sewing can make your kid their very own artist's apron.

See the project at Obsessively Stitching.

Finally, something to do with all of those old Livestrong bracelets.

See the project at A Little Craft in Your Day.

A crafty way to spruce up a picture frame with ombre painted wooden beads.

See the project at Dollar Store Crafts.

Deconstruct a dollar store clock to make a fashionable version that fits into your decor.

See the project at Sweet Rose Studio.

These hanging baskets are a creative way to get more bathroom storage when you are low on space and funds.

See the project at Be Different Act Normal.

Want to cook while you are traveling? Bring your own spices by converting a weekly pill box into a portable spice rack.

See the project at Dollar Store Crafts.

These are some awesome Halloween decorations made from some simple dollar store supplies.

See the project at Flamingo Toes.

Get some glam on your favorite pair of sunnies by adding a dash of sparkly beads.

See the project at Miss Kris.

These wall hooks will look great with your scarves or jewelry hanging on them.

See the project at Dollar Store Crafts.

These little felt ball coasters are adorable and would make a great addition to any Sunday morning coffee routine.

See the project at Inspired by Charm.

Silver spray paint for the win! Make little faux metal sculptures for all over your house.

See the project at Morena's Corner.

A fun way to display jewelry, it could also be fun just to have some animals on the wall. Taxidermy without the icky parts.

See the project at Twinkie Chan.

Craft your very own mason jar sippy cup by adding a straw hole to the lid. This way all your summer beverages will stay put when they tip over at your picnic.

See the project at DIY Confessions.

A super creative way to display your jewelry is on a custom teacup sculpture.

See the project at El Brooklyn Taco.

Turn a couple of colanders into a custom pendant light worthy of West Elm.

See the project at Mad in Crafts.

Create awesome nighttime lights shows by making your own mason jar lanterns.

See the project at DIY Ready.

Yet another Anthro inspired plate art piece, this one is rather ingenious.

See the project at Mad in Crafts.

While the source of this project seems to have disappeared, you can see all the instructions in the full image on Pinterest.

See the project at Pinterest.

Chop your little animal toys in half and make your very own animal magnets.

See the project at Lovely Indeed.

Wrap some dollar store beads in wire, and you can create some beautiful jewelry.

See the project at House Revivals.

This creative tutorial makes a sunflower art piece out of plastic cutlery.

See the project at Erica Barker.

Build yourself a mini greenhouse out of picture frames to help your houseplants flourish.

See the project at Ella Claire Inspired.

Milk glass is gorgeous, but you can only find it in antique stores these days. Make some of your own with spray paint, and no one will be able to tell the difference.

See the project at Carolyn's Home Work.

A great way to spruce up your vanity is to make a custom mirror you will be proud to look at each morning.

See the project at Create & Babble.