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Get crafty with your Dollar store planters.
Bring new life to your home on a low budget.
Planters are excellent accessories that give added character to your already gorgeous plants.
The problem is, sometimes, you just cant find the right planter that suits your interior.
But hey, being the crafters and DIY addicts that we are, there is always a way.
The dollar shop way.
Ive listed below my collection of dollar store planter ideas.
Hopefully, you see one that fits your style and budget.
In a bowl, mix a tablespoon of salt and approximately three tablespoons of vinegar and hydrogen peroxide.
Using a spoon, pour some of the concoction into the planter.
Let sit for a while, then rub it in using a paper towel or an old rag.
Repeat until you achieve your desired look.
I used the aged brass spray color I foundhere.
Although I spent more because I had to buy the paint, it saved me from mixing and rubbing.
I also achieved the brass color that matched my decor, so the additional cost was worth it.
Chalk-Finish Outdoor Pots
Credit: myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com
Dollar store plastic outdoor pots are already great steals.
Recreate this outdoor pot example, and paint it over with a chalk finish paint in serene, availablehere.
And just like that, your dollar store find found its oomph!
Check out thisyarn-wrapped DIY flower potIve made!
Unfortunately, they usually come plain.
But your creative genius can surely remedy that.
Simply pick your desired paint colors and design away!
it’s possible for you to manually draw your patterns.
To mimic this succulent planter, look for a slightly largish candle holder or wide-brimmed shallow glass.
Add a bit of soil, your succulents, some river rocks, and moss.
They look great on bookshelves, window sills, or even on your home office desktop!
Check out moreDollar Tree crafts for low budgets here.
Woven Basket Planter
Credit: craftberrybush.com
Can you guess what dollar store find they used in this planter?
Try zooming in… still cant tell?
Who wouldve thought, right?
They simply wrapped and glued a placemat around a glass vase.
Now, to finish the metallic look, spray the pots with metallic gold paint, likethis.
To learn more about creating this hanging planter, head onherefor an image-rich step-by-step guide.
Colorful Metal Planters
Credit: 2beesinapod.com
This metal planter project is similar to the first planter on our list.
The only difference is that instead of aging, vibrant colors were used.
You want to give your metal planter a bit of sanding before you paint on your preferred.
I like using chalk paint because of its rough, vintage feel.
you’re free to get different colored chalk paintherefor just over $2 each.
you might also repurpose these planters as utensil holders for outdoor parties.
This is afun craft to make for adults!
If you dont have access to sand, you’re able to order them onlinehere.
Seashells are also available viathis linkif your dollar store doesnt have them.
Super easy, right?
This could bea fun craft to make for your teens!
Have a read throughthis pagefor a full list of materials and step-by-step guide with photos.
The idea is to put the bowls on top of each other using the glasses as the base.
I would suggest using a strong-holdepoxy like thisto ensure the durability and stability of your structure.
Decorative Succulent Pots
This project is another way of decoratively storing your succulents the real ones, that is.
Use any pot you’ve got the option to find at your dollar store or home.
Paint it with your desired color, and add finishing touches using a ribbon.
You have to agree its an easy and inexpensive makeover.
The process is the same, paint it over with your preferred color or design.
Instead of a lace ribbon, a burlap cloth covered the mouth of the pot.
Another addition is the wooden letter tiles.
If you cant find wooden letter tags, you’ve got the option to always buy them onlinehere.
DIY Floating Flower Basket
This DIY craft is another alternative to a hanging planter.
To see how easy this project is done, watchthis video on YouTube.
Readthrough this postfor detailed instructions on recreating this planter that would look great on your front porch.
But why spend big when you might use dollar store finds to achieve a similar effect?
If you want to watch a video on making the cookie tin planter, head on to this YouTubelink.
There, you just saved over $100.
Quirky Dollar Store Planters
Credit: madewithhappy.com
Anything from the dollar store can be a planter.
A butter dish container, for instance.
All you better do is glue the lid on the base, and thats it.
Instant rectangular glass-like planter.
For more eccentric planters, use animal figures and poke a hole big enough for plants to fit in.
I would suggest using faux plants or flowerslike thesewhen using animal figures for low maintenance purposes.
Insert the cup with succulents through the hole, and youre done.
Multi-Compartment Succulent Planter
Credit: artsyprettyplants.com
Would you believe this flower-like planter is made from chip and dip trays?
Its hard to imagine, especially given its cement look.
Heres avideoshowing how they made it, along with the materials involved.
Wall-Mounted Floating Planters
This planter idea is another space-saving hack for your home.
You will need dollar store pots, nesting houses, a jigsaw, a drill, and a wallpaper.
You will also need a paint color of your choice.
This project used a matte black finishlike thisfor the pots and white paint for the nesting houses.
For visual learners like myself,here is the video tutorial.
Help us spread the dollar savings by sharing these ideas with your plant-loving friends and family!
