17 Dollar Tree Crafts To Make And Sell (with little cost)

Do you love making crafts and want to make some money from it? This article is written to reveal some ideas on dollar tree crafts to make and sell for profit. 

Dollar tree is a platform for getting crafts materials at a cheaper price – so, this opportunity can be turned into a money-making channel.

Interestingly, these dollar tree crafts will require few materials and with just some creativity, beautiful crafts can be produced. Also, these creative DIY projects are affordable. Besides, these dollar tree crafts are fun to engage in with family and friends.

So, check out the following dollar tree crafts ideas to make and sell.

Why Things Are Cheap At Dollar Tree

The prices of things are a dollar at Dollar tree, hence the name. These things are acquired at cheaper rates since most are items no longer in use. So, items can be sold at cheap rates to buyers without the dollar tree going out of business.

Therefore, there are different DIY dollar tree crafts for homes, kitchens, and other areas. The crafts could range from candles, vases, knives, lamps, and materials like binders and dividers. So, at dollar tree – there are many DIY options for any craft that would look good for your house, and there are also other dollar tree crafts to make and sell for profit.     

Dollar Tree Crafts Supplies

Several cheap craft supplies can be used for just any craft. So, if you are ready to maximize profits on DIY projects and crafts making, you can get the following supplies from dollar tree:

• Wood supplies like picture frames
• Mod podge
• Glue dots
• Wirecutter
• Stencils
• Paint palettes
• Paper sacks
• Wooden utensils
• Paper napkin and tissue paper
• Cutting boards
• Contact paper
• Shower liners
• Foam brushes
• Kraft paper bag
• Faux flowers and succulents
• Emery boards
• Sponges
• Ping pong balls
• Mini glass jars
• Glass cups
• Dowel rods
• Vases
• Bandanas
• Greenery foam
• Wreath frames
• Clothespins
• Canvas arts
• Wrapping papers

DIY Dollar Tree Crafts

It’s usually fun embarking on dollar tree projects especially when family and friends are participating. Interestingly, old decorations could be modified with dollar tree materials like the ones mentioned above to make entirely new crafts. This is amazing, isn’t it?

Let’s get started by digging into some dollar tree crafts to make and sell for profits. Check them out;

Candle Lampshade

For a cheery and chic feel for tables – the candle lampshade is a great idea to make. Items needed are scrapbook paper, scissors, double-sided tape, scrapbook paper, wine glasses, and LED tea lights.

Selling Price Idea:$20 

Watch here to know more about how to make candle lampshade.

DIY Easy Planter Makeover

It is quite easy to make this dollar tree craft. With just any type of planters like pots or containers, and some modeling clay that can be purchased from the dollar tree store – you are on your to make one of the best planter makeovers. There are several options of planter makeover that can be made, which means that you can only be limited by your imaginations.

Selling Price Idea: $35

Watch here to know more about how to make an easy planter makeover.

Pretty Pen Pots

This is one of the simplest and cheapest dollar tree crafts to make and sell. So, with this beautiful pen pot – you can make your craft room have the right feeling and organization. It is cheap and easy to make.

Selling Price Idea: $12

Watch here to know about how to make the pretty pen pot.

DIY – Twine Vase

This beautiful centerpiece can be made without breaking the bank. All that is required are; a glass jar, glue gun, and plenty of twines – all these materials are available in the dollar tree store. So, when you think of a simple masterpiece that adds beauty and glamour to a space – consider the DIY twine vase.

Selling Price Idea: $29

Watch here to learn how to make the DIY twine vase.

DIY Handprint Paper Lilies

With so much resemblance to real flowers, these lily bouquets look beautiful and have the ability to light up and add glitz to any space where they are placed. But unlike real flowers that fade and wither away within a week, the paper lilies can last for a long time.

So, this is another dollar tree craft idea to make and sell that doesn’t cost a lot of money to make.

Selling Price Idea: $5

Learn more here.

DIY Easy Wall Mirror

This can be produced for those in search of accent wall mirrors, and with less than $19, you can be sure of making the best DIY wall mirror. The materials needed include; black poster boards, mirror frames, a glue stick, and a hot glue gun.

Also, this project can be done within the hour – making it easy to make. It’s a great home décor that is always adorable

Selling Price Idea: $50

Watch here to learn how to make an easy wall mirror.

DIY Ombre Paper Chain Wall Art

Before now, this project was handled by kids but lately, adults have taken over this craft. The paper chain wall art is ideal for adding color and texture to empty walls. However, you can customize the colors and the size of the ring depending on the choice of your client.

So to do this, you will need colored cardstock, a handheld stapler, scissors, a paper trimmer, and a curtain rod

Selling Price Idea: $18

Watch here for more details.

DIY Valentine Banner (using dollar store gift bags!)

This valentine’s banner can be made from dollar store gift bags and twine. It can be used to beautify the bookshelf or any other area. The items needed to make this banner are mini dollar store gift bags (at least 6), scissors, hole punch, and twine.

Steps to make the valentine banner:

• Cut the gift bag along the fold lines keeping the front and back parts intact
• Take off the gift bag handles (care must be taken in doing this so as not to destroy the gift bag)
• Cut out a triangle shape from the bottom of each gift bag
• Use the twine to string the bags together with a knot between each bag

Selling Price Idea: $10

Watch here to learn more.

DIY Dotted Sharpie Mugs

The materials needed for the dotted Sharpie mugs include; mugs (dollar store mugs are recommended), tape, oil-based sharpie, and picture print.

Here is a rule of thumb to adhere to, if the user of the mug is left-handed – the picture print should be taped on with the handle facing the left while it’s vice-versa for left-handed users. Follow the tutorial below learn more on how to make a dotted sharpie mug.

Selling Price Idea: $17

DIY Colorful Clothespin Wreath

These colorful clothespin wreaths come with a lot of beauty and glamor, especially when hung at the front of the door. Though it might look complicated to you, it’s as simple as attaching a clothespin to a wire. It is recommended to paint the clothespin after clipping it onto the wreath.

Selling Price Idea: $12

Watch here to learn more on how to make a colorful clothespin wreath.

DIY Money Lei

Looking to make some money producing DIY graduation gifts – folding paper bills into accordion-style and joining them to form a necklace will not only look amazing but also be fun-filled. You can decide the currency bill to use and the best color to blend with it.

The materials needed for this include; paper money, glue dots, string, a small rubber band, a beaded necklace, and a dollar bill sized in choice of color.

Selling Price Idea:$65

Watch video here.

DIY Ombre Dollar Store Laundry Basket

This is one of the amazing dollar tree crafts to make and sell for profits. The supplies needed to make this are; a hot glue gun, utility knife, paintbrush, jute rope, one yard of muslin cloths, paintbrush, and a jar of décor metallic in copper

Selling Price Idea: $65

Watch here for more details.

DIY Giant Paper Flowers

The season should not influence the type of happiness enjoyed from bright and fresh flowers in the room. With materials like crepe paper, thread, fevicol, and hot glue, you can make beautiful paper flowers. They can be used as birthday party decorations, wedding decorations, and other forms of decoration.

Selling Price Idea: $5

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DIY Boho Fringe Chandelier

Chandeliers lighten up any space but can be expensive. However, the Fringe Chandelier will grab anyone’s attention. So the materials needed are embroidery ropes (small, medium, and large), scissors, a hot glue gun, measuring tape, twine, and fringe lace.

Also, it can be done in your color of choice, choice of layers, whether there will be lights or no lights – the creativity is endless.

Selling Price Idea: $150

Watch here to learn how to make the Boho Fringe Chandelier.

DIY Stamped Book Stack

This easy dollar tree craft will be done within 10 minutes. This can go for about $5 and it’s quite easy and simple to make. The materials needed are paperback books, alphabet stamps, an ink pad, wooden beads, scissors, and a darning needle.

Selling Price Idea: $25

Watch here to get more details.

5-Minute DIY Dry Erase Board

This is another easy and simple dollar tree craft to make. You can make up to three within 5 minutes depending on how fast you are. Therefore, people looking for something to have in their dorm room, cubicle, and shared kitchen can have this DIY dry erase board.

Selling Price Idea: $15

Watch here for more ideas!

DIY Confetti Bowl

This design is awesome to behold with the different colorful confetti and textures. You can either buy confetti or make out time to cut some paper. Besides, you will need a balloon for the shape of the bowl, mod podge, and a sponge brush.

Selling Price Idea: $18

Watch here for a practical session!

Final Thoughts

These dollar tree crafts to make and sell are not just cost effective but also fun to do. The uniqueness of the crafts will also leave a memorable impression wherever they are placed. 

So, take advantage of the materials available at dollar tree to make creative crafts that can be sold for profit.

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