The ultimate list of the 50 best Dollar Tree items to hack, transform, and makeover!
*Updated Jun 2024
Are you a frequent Dollar Tree shopper?
Do you enjoy crafting, updating, and hacking Dollar store items?
Are you curious about what Dollar Tree deals are best compared to Walmart and other competitive retailers?
I've been updating Dollar Tree products for so long that I wanted to share an updated list of the 50 best items to buy at Dollar Tree. I picked decor and materials geared towards crafters and decorators to help you craft and decorate your home for less.
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Keep in mind that inventory at Dollar Tree locations will vary. Products I found at my local store may not be available in all Dollar Tree locations.
THE BEST DOLLAR TREE STORAGE ITEMS
1. Dollar Tree Storage Drawers
These little plastic drawers are perfect for updating into modern industrial farmhouse storage. You can use them to organize craft, hardware, or small household supplies.
2. Dollar Tree Storage Containers and Baskets
Dollar Tree has the best affordable storage containers. They carry a varietyof baskets and bins in various sizes and colors. They're also super easy to update and customize to fit your decor.
My favorites are the plastic woven baskets that can be turned into vintage locker baskets and the small plastic bins that are easy to update with spray paint.
DIY Vintage Lockers / Industrial Bins
3. Dollar Tree Storage Jars
Dollar Tree storage jars have so many great uses. From organizing to creating unique holiday and season projects and decor.
How to Age Dollar Tree Storage Jars
The Best Dollar Tree Floral Items
4. Dollar Tree Floral Picks
Dollar Tree has a wide variety of floral picks perfect for sprucing up your home. I especially love using their spring florals in my home.
5. Dollar Tree Floral Foam
Floral foam is a must for keeping your floral picks in place and creating beautiful arrangements.
6. Dollar Tree Floral Tape
The perfect craft accessory for creating beautiful wreaths.
7. Dollar Tree Foam, Wire and Grapevine Wreaths
Dollar Tree has a few options when it comes to floral wreaths. Add floral picks to foam wreaths, mesh to wire wreaths, or succulents to grapevine wreaths.
8. Dollar Tree Reindeer Moss
Create moss balls using Dollar Tree foam play balls.
9. Glass Gems
Add these little clear glass gems to the bottom of vases or use them to makeadorablepersonalized glass bead pendants and magnets.
10. Dollar Tree Clear Vases
Create the look of authentic milk glasswith this easy DIY craft project using Dollar Tree supplies!
11. Dollar Tree Natural Raffia
Raffia is a crafting staple that can be stitched, weaved, braided, or coiled. You can keep it in its natural state or die it for endless color combinations.
12. Dollar Tree Ribbon
Dollar Tree has a wide variety of ribbons and laces perfect for sprucing up basic towels or making bows, wreaths, keychains, wreaths, and wall hangings.
The Best Dollar Tree Craft Items
13. Dollar Tree Craft Sticks
The projects you can make with Dollar Tree craft sticks are endless. From kid and seasonal crafts to unique decor and labels.
14. Dollar Tree Clothespins
These little wood clothespins are perfect for making banners, hanging important dates and information on chicken wire frames, or displaying Christmas cards from an antique window.
15. Dollar Tree Bakers Twine
I've used baker's twine for everything from wrapping gifts to making Dollar Tree Christmas votive holders.
The Best Dollar Tree Art Supplies
16. Dollar Tree Art Palette
You can't beat the six-pack of art palettes at Dollar Tree. They're easy to clean, but also super affordable that you can toss them and not feel bad.
17. Dollar Tree Mod Podge
Mod Podge is by far my favorite crafting glue. This versatile glue is perfect for making DIY coasters oradding scrapbook paper to clothespins, canvases, or glass beads. The possibilities are endless!
18. Dollar Tree Self Ink Stamps
Are you a scrapbooker or crafter? Dollar Tree self-ink stamps make fun additions to scrapbook pages, cards, and craft projects.
19. Dollar Tree Decorative Tape
Deco Tape is another great Dollar Tree item perfect for scrapbooking or adding a fun pop of color and texture to just about any craft project.
20. Dollar Tree Foam and Poster Board
From art projects to DIY signs, Dollar Tree poster board and foam board are great for many craft and DIY projects.
21. Dollar Tree Stretched Canvas
Just like foam board,the stretched canvas and canvas panels from Dollar Tree are great for creating customized DIY art.
22. Dollar Tree Adhesive and Poster Letters
Dollar Tree has a variety of adhesive and poster letters that are perfect for adding to Dollar Tree foam board or art canvases to create beautiful DIY signs.
The Best Dollar Tree Party Supplies
23. Dollar Tree White Table Cloth
The plastic white tablecloths from Dollar Tree aren't just for parties. You can lay them down to protect your table while crafting or cut them up and make a DIY Dollar Tree plastic tablecloth wreath.
24. Dollar Tree Tissue Paper
Grab some Dollar Tree Mod Podge, art canvases, and a pack of tissue paper, and have fun decoupaging and creating DIY art.
The Best Dollar Tree Kitchen Supplies
25. Dollar Tree Burner Covers
Burner covers aren't just for your grandma's stove. Grab a set and make a couple ofstylish caption mirrors.
26. Dollar Tree Wire Baskets
Use Dollar Tree wire baskets to organize your kitchen drawers or create a DIY message board. Either way, these versatile baskets are perfect for organizing or creating beautiful home decor.
27. Dollar Tree Dish Towels
Dollar Tree dish towels may not be the best quality (I like to use them for cleaning), but they're easy to spruce up witha little Dollar Tree lace.
The Best Dollar Tree Garden Supplies
28. Dollar Tree Plant Markers
You can't beat a pack of 10 plant labels for a dollar!Print out these free herb garden printables and you have the perfect garden accessory.
29. Dollar Tree Terra Cotta Pots
Paint, age or leave them as is. Terra cotta pots from Dollar Tree are perfect for starting a plantor herb garden or simply displaying your favorite faux greenery.
How toAge Dollar Tree Terra Cotta Pots
30. Dollar Tree plastic floral domes
Create a real wood look and turn and turn Dollar Tree plastic domes into vintage-inspired cloches.
The Best Dollar Tree Games
31. Dollar Tree Puzzles
Not only are Dollar Tree puzzles fun for kids, but you can also update them to create a cute personalized gift.
32. Jenga
The small wood pieces of this fun wood block game are the perfect size for creating snarky plant markers!
33. Dollar Tree Rubik's Cubes
Just like puzzles, Dollar Tree Rubik's cubes are great for personalizing. Simply print out pictures of your family or favorite vacation spots, use Mod Podge (from Dollar Tree!) to apply them to the Rubik's cube, and have fun personalizing them.
The Best Dollar Tree Seasonal Items
34. Dollar Tree Pumpkins
So many possibilities when it comes to updating Dollar Tree pumpkins. My favorite is to cover them in chalk paint for a quick and easy update.
35. Paint Your Own Pumpkin Ornament
Turn Dollar Tree wood pumpkin ornaments into adorable Thanksgiving place cards!
36. Dollar Tree Carrot Jump Ropes
The Dollar Tree carrot jump ropes aren't just for kids. A little paint can easily turn them into perfect neutral spring decor.
37. Dollar Tree Garden Stakes
I've found garden stakes at Dollar Tree in the spring and fall and love to update them to create customized yard signs.
38. Dollar Tree Metal Flower & Garden Planter
Dollar Tree has some great planters in the spring, my favorite being the metal flowers and garden planter that I easily aged for a rustic look.
39. Dollar Tree Ornament Wall Decor
Add a bit of sparkle and glitter to an oversized ornament for the perfect neutral holiday decor.
40. Dollar Tree Ornament Necklace
Light up your ugly Christmas sweater or transform a Dollar Tree light bulb necklace into vintage-inspired Christmas bulbs.
41. Dollar Tree Clear Ornaments
You can create so many fun projects with Dollar Tree clear ornaments. Dollar Tree even has a ton of craft items that you can use to fill the ornaments.
Bottle Brush Ornament /Ornament Gift Tag
42. Plastic Shot Glasses
Turn Dollar Tree plastic shot glasses into vintage-inspired brass bells.
The Best Dollar Tree Home Decor
43. Dollar Tree Clear Pillar Candles
These glass taper candle holders are popular at Dollar Tree. They're great as is or update them with a little chalk paint for the perfect farmhouse look.
44. Dollar Tree Pedestal Candle Holder
The black and white pedestal candle holders from Dollar Tree aren't much to be desired as is, but you can easily updatethem with paint to look like wood.
45. Dollar Tree Votive Holder
Dollar Tree has a few different glass votive holders, which I love using to create little gifts or favors for the holidays. Simply add tags, greenery, and bakers twine (from Dollar Tree) to the silver mercury glass votives, or create your own mercury glass votives for a fun Valentine's Day project.
46. Dollar Tree Picture Frames
Dollar Tree frames are great for decorating your walls, but you can turn a picture frame into fun projects like lanterns and terrariums.
47. Dollar Tree LED Candles
Make your own Birchwood Candles using Dollar Tree wax LED candles.
The Best Dollar Tree Auto and Tool Products
48. Dollar Tree Hardware Storage Case
These little clear hardware storage boxes from Dollar Tree are perfect for organizing small craft and hardware supplies.
49. Dollar Tree Cotton Twine
Macrame anyone?The cotton twine at Dollar Tree is perfect for all your macrame and crafting projects.
50. Dollar Tree Glue Dots
Two more great Dollar Tree products are perfect for scrapbookers and a variety of crafting projects.
51. Dollar Tree Jute Twine
Who doesn't use jute twine? Use it to wrap gifts, make wood bead tassel garlands, wrap bottles, or create unique bracelets. So many great project ideas with this three-pack of jute twine from Dollar Tree.
I hope this list of the best Dollar Tree items helps you save money on craft supplies and inspires you to get crafty and transform your own Dollar Tree finds.
What are your favorite Dollar Tree items?
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