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Dollar stores are full of great finds if you know where to look! With only a few dollars in your pocket, you can be able to get amazing items and turn them into fabulous and artistic pieces. Read on and see just how you can make the most of your dollar store escapade with these 59 clever dollar store ideas.

1. Rope basket

Just look at this fabulous rope basket. What used to be a regular basket was made special by adding a rope around it. Now, it looks totally chic!

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I Heart Organizing Source: I Heart Organizing

2. Colorful leg warmers

Kids just love colors. And when winter comes, kids will surely look for some splash of vibrant colors to pick up their moods. These socks turned leg warmers are just s adorable!

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3. Making use of hooks

Who said hooks are meant for bathrooms alone? They can also be used in kitchens and are totally useful when storing utensils.

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I Should Be Mopping The Floor Source: I Should Be Mopping The Floor

4. Bathroom space saver

Do you want to save some more space in your bathroom? Hanging a filing box on your bathroom wall might just be the hack you need! You can get it from any dollar store.

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5. Chic candle lantern

Isn’t this candle lantern unique and chic? You can make your own version just by purchasing frames from a dollar store and repurposing them to be a four-walled lantern!

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6. DIY phone case

Who said you had to buy a phone stand just to enjoy your favorite film or read a bestseller? All you actually need is a DIY phone case! You can find it the details on how this is made by clicking here.

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7. Awesome phone stand

Here’s an awesome phone stand that you can try making with the use of items that can be bought from dollar stores. It’s a cool smart phone tripod and the materials are in the toy section.

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8. T-shirt turned cat tent

Cats love to nap, and to make their nap more peaceful, why not make them their own tent? Buying a shirt from any dollar store and turning it into a tent does the trick. Click here for more details.

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9. Elegant pencil cup

A pencil cup bought from the dollar store can become even more elegant. By adding patterns in the mesh-like material of the cup, you’ll be creating a more stylish cup for your pencils.

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10. Elevated dip and chip bowl

Who doesn’t love chips and dip? Elevate your party by combining a glass bowl and martinis glass and serve your chips and dip with a flair.

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Want some dollar store cups?

Dollar store cups are quite versatile. You can put anything in them, such as this family who used the cups as toothbrush holders. This certainly helps in keeping their morning routine short and on time.

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12. Mounting ice cube trays on the wall

Are your kids fond of tiny toys and they are left lying around the whole day? Why not place colorful ice cube trays on your walls so that your kids can use them as storage for these tiny toys?

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13. Spoon hook rack

Who said spoons are only meant for eating? Dollar store spoons can be used as DIY hooks, too!

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14. Muffin tins for the art lovers

Are you an art lover and you don’t know where to put all your painting stuff? Grab a muffin tin in the nearest dollar store, add some plastic cups and voila, a storage area for your art materials!

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15. Dorm decor idea

If you want to brighten up your dorm, here are simple yet fabulous dorm decor ideas for you. With the use of popsicle sticks and fake succulents, your bedside table at the dorm will never look the same again.

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16. Re-purposed paint palette

Make your weekends even more enjoyable with the kids by decorating your own cupcakes! This will be easier by re-purposing a paint palette that is available in the nearest dollar store!

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17. Your very own “cool-off necklace”

The heat of the sun is much more bearable when you are wearing a “coll-off necklace”. This is made of sponges that can be easily bought in a dollar store. To know more about this idea, click here and be informed.

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Kimberly Stoney Source: Kimberly Stoney

18. Fancy cupcakes

Cupcakes can be fancy, too. By putting them inside a plastic wineglass with matching M&M’s underneath, you are leveling up this perfect treat!

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19. Level-up your laptop

Laptops can look better and that is through giving them make-overs. Just look at how beautiful this laptop is now that it has a new wood-looking design.

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20. A reusable scribble sheet

If your kid loves to scribble, this hack is a useful one for you. Dollar store shower curtains that are clear in color are perfect canvasses for your little artist. You can erase everything at the end of the day and have another clean canvass for your little one to scribble on.

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21. Amazing window art

A little bit of glue, food coloring and dollar store frames can make your bonding time with the family even more exciting. You can make it a fun activity for kids that they can enjoy over weekends or vacation.

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22. Concrete flowers

Vegetable trays bought from the dollar store can do more than just serving vegetables. They can be used to make concrete flowers that will make your garden even more beautiful.

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23. Food bowl for the gang

Do you have a lot of cats? Feed all of them by using a vegetable tray as their all-in-one feeding platter.

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24. DIY S’mores station

Having a party at home? Go to the nearest dollar store, buy some cake pans and candle sticks and make your very own s’mores station.

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25. Tropical footwears

Summer is almost here! Give your slip-ons and sandals a tropical vibe with the use of colorful balloons.

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26. Making use of solar lights

Light up your walkway with beautiful solar lights. Place them in cups filled with rocks and place them along the path to your door for a prettier view in the evening.

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27. Making your bathroom extra colorful

Add a little color and life to your bathroom! Putting fake flowers and glass gems in your soap dispensers can make your bathroom look more elegant and vibrant.

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28. Homework caddy

The cake-pan-and-candle-sticks combo can also be a great way to organize your homework. Place snacks, pens and other school supplies to make them accessible to yu while finishing your assignments.

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Chocolates for Breakfast Source: Chocolates for Breakfast

29. Organizing hair accessories

Little girls tend to have a lot of hair accessories. Make it easier for you to locate them by placing them all in a crafts box that is available in dollar stores.

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30. Old shirts, vintage designs

Your old shirts can still be used. Hang them onto the wall and show off their amazing designs with the use of canvas frames sold in dollar stores.

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31. This beach hack

If you are a beach lover and you always take your kids with you, this simple hack will surely make everything easier for you. By bringing a mesh bag in the beach, you can now safekeep your children’s toys while playing in the shore.

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The Idea Room Source: The Idea Room

32. Dollar store bird bath

Creating a nice birdbath for your pet is easy. Dollar store bowls and serving trays are great materials that you can use in creating your own version of a birdbath.

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Dollar Store Mom Source: Dollar Store Mom

33. Magnetic toy storage

Magnetic toys are also in trend these days. To store them better, this hack involving dollar store pizza pans is what you need.

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34. Pebbles are all you need

A DIY pebble trivet is great for those hot meals that might ruin your table top. Make your own by following the steps in this link.

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35. Dish rack in the office?

Who said dish racks are only made for kitchens? With these dish racks, your office space can become even more organized.

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36. Buckets, buckets, buckets

Hanging buckets on the wall can also be a great way to organize your stuff. It’s a good thing these buckets are always sold in dollar stores.

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37. How to store your toothbrush

Want to know a great way to store your family’s toothrushes? Get a dollar store utensil tray and re-purpose it as a toothbrush organizer!

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38. Game card holder

Always losing your cards and end up not playing because they are incomplete? Store them better through the use of dollar store soap holders.

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39. Organizing jewelry

A utensil tray can be extra useful. Aside from organizing jewelry, it can also be re-purposed as a jewelry holder.

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The DIY Mommy Source: The DIY Mommy

40. Colorful is better

Where’s the fun in a plain placemat that you bought in a dollar store? Painting on it will give it a more lively vibe and will surely bring more color and life to your table.

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