DIY Dollar Tree Gifts: Budget-Friendly Gifts

Here we go, another trip to Dollar Tree. Let’s get started, sit back, and relax. We’re going to make some DIY Dollar Tree gifts.

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Looking for budget friendly gifts? We are going to guide you on how to make DIY Dollar Store gifts. Make creative presents with little cost.

DIY Dollar Tree Gifts Video

DIY Dollar Store Gift Basket Ideas

DIY Grilling Gift Basket

Place the stencil onto the oven mitt and use stencil tape to hold it in place. Dip your stencil brush into the multi-surface paint and offload most of it. Pounce the paint onto the oven mitt until the entire stencil is covered. Carefully lift the stencil tape and peel the stencil away. Let the mitt dry completely and assemble the gift by placing it onto a tin foil pan with the cookbook, tongs, and sauce.

I grabbed a few of these supplies for this Dollar Tree gift idea. For this project, I placed a stencil onto a pot holder and taped it into place. I used some Apple Barrel white paint and painted over the top of the stencil. Then I peeled off the stencil and let it dry. I placed the potholder into a baking pan and then added a cookbook, some seasonings, and some tongs, and my gift was ready.

See the full tutorial here: DIY Gifts for Men: Easy and Creative Ideas.

Baseball DIY Gift Basket

Do you want an easy baseball gift? Personalize this project, and it is easily adjustable, eco-friendly, and great for so many occasions.

For this baseball gift project, I grabbed a dollar store glass and then placed an adhesive stencil on it. I used some etching cream and put that over the top of the stencil. I let it sit for about 10 minutes, and then I washed that off and peeled off the stencil, cleaned it all up, and I had this beautiful etched glass.

You can do this to any glass for any occasion. What I’m doing is making it into a gift basket. So, I took a baseball cap and I flipped it upside down, added some treats to it as well as the glass.

See the full directions to make this gift here: Easy Baseball Gift Customizable DIY.

Garden DIY Gift Basket

I added the chalk so they would have it for the garden markers. I added pruners to help care and shape the plants. I added items that would be helpful in the kitchen to use the herbs like the scissors, pizza cutter, and rubber scraper. I placed them into the dirt representing flowers or the plant.

Need another idea for a gift basket for the gardener you know? All of these items are from the dollar store. These are great gift for kids to make for Mother’s or Father’s day. Learn how to make the Easy Garden Gift Basket DIY.

Candy DIY Dollar Tree Gifts

NonFlower Bouquet DIY Dollar Tree Gift

Here's an example of what your finished project could look like:

For this gift idea, you’re going to need dollar store items like a bucket, some skewers, and some Oreos. Add some rocks to the bucket to make it stable.

Take your skewers and break them in a variety of sizes. Tape the Oreos to the skewers and place them in the bucket. Add some ribbon, and your gift is ready.

See the full DIY instructions here: Non Flower Bouquets: Easy DIY Gifts on a Budget.

Vase Flower Boquet DIY Dollar Tree Gift Idea

For this flower gift, you’re going to need some chocolates and some faux flowers. Add glue to the center of each flower and then place your chocolate or candy on top. I like to use truffles but you could use another type of chocolate like Hershey’s kisses. Add your flowers into a vase of your choice. You now have a fun flower candy bouquet. See the tutorial here: Non Flower Bouquets: Easy DIY Gifts on a Budget.

Candy Bouquet Gift Basket

Tape the snacks onto the skewers. Stick the skewers into one of the socks to make a candy bouquet. Wrap the other sock around the bouquet and tie it into place. Assemble the gift by placing the popcorn, movies, and candy bouquet inside the basket.

For this project, you’re going to need a popcorn tub, some socks, some candy, and some movies.

Tape some skewers to the back of all of the candy pieces. Slide the candy pieces into one of the socks and wrap the second sock around and tie it in place. Place all of the items in the bucket, and you have yourself a fun gift.

See more here: DIY Gifts for Men: Easy and Creative Ideas.

Mug DIY Dollar Tree Gifts

Stencil Mug DIY Dollar Tree Gift

Clean the surface of the coffee cup. Place the stencil onto the cup and use stencil tape to add extra room. Dip your stencil brush into the multi-surface paint and offload most of it. Pounce the paint onto the stencil until it's fully covered. Let the paint dry completely before removing the stencil.

For this mug gift, take a white mug and start by cleaning it with a rubbing alcohol prep pad. Next, place an adhesive stencil on top. I added some addition stencil tape around this one to protect the edges so I wouldn’t get paint on them.

I dip my stencil brush into the paint, offloaded as much as I could, and then I tapped that paint onto the stencil. Once the stencil was coated, I removed the stencil tape and carefully peeled off the stencil while it was still wet. Let it dry completely before moving on.

If you’re not comfortable with paint, you can easily add one of their decals from the store. Add some coffee to it, and your little gift is complete.

See more here: DIY Gifts for Men: Easy and Creative Ideas.

Cozy Mug DIY Gift

I then took the cup and slid the cuff of the sock onto the mug. I slid it about halfway up until it looked like this. I created a really cute coffee cozy for my travel mug.

For this coffee mug project, you’ll need a travel mug. This one I picked up at Dollar Tree. You’ll also need some socks in any variety or styles you like.

I cut the ankle off the socks with scissors. I then took the cup and slid the cuff of the sock onto the mug. I slid it about halfway up until it looked like this.

You now have an easy gift idea that you can give any time of year to anyone.

See the tutorial here: Easy DIY Dollar Tree Coffee Cozy

Wood Burning DIY Dollar Store Gift Ideas

It is recommended that you use the opposite side to cut food as the integrity of the cutting board has been compromised.

For this wood burning project, you’re going to need a dollar store wood cutting board. Grab a message that someone has written to you, and print it out. Be sure to make a copy of it so you won’t ruin the first one.

Grab some transfer paper, place it underneath, and trace it onto the cutting board. Peel it back to reveal the transfer. Now, warm up your wood burning tool and trace over all of the letters. You now have a custom cutting board with a love message on it.

I have also wood burned wooden utensils. These are great for when you bring utensils to a pot luck and they make great gifts.

You can use the same idea on some wooden spoons and utensils. All I did was write some words that I liked. I used my wood burning tool to trace over the words and burn it into the handles. I added the utensils to an oven mitt or an oven pad as a gift for a baker or chef.

Personalized Wooden Utensils

Fun and Relaxing DIY Gift Ideas

DIY Dollar Tree Game

I stacked the game back up according to the package directions.

Grab one of the wood block games and write words onto each cube. As you play the game, shout out memories or ideas or things that you like that are associated with the words written on the Tumble Tower game. Kids love to play this game.

Hand & Body Scrub DIY Gift

Are you looking for a sugar scrub for hands? I have a super easy and inexpensive recipe for you that has amazing results. Guess what? It makes a fantastic gift idea for any occasion too!

Make your own natural hand and body scrub from just a few ingredients.

Start by placing 1/2 cup of sugar or salt in a bowl. That’s the exfoliant. Now we’re going to add the moisturizer. Add any oil of your choice: coconut oil, almond oil, avocado oil, whatever you prefer. Add 1/4 cup of oil.

Now, you could stop here, but I add some lemon juice to mine. I like to add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. You could alternatively use essential oil or you could use vanilla extract.

Mix it together really well and place it in a jar. You now have an easy natural hand and body scrub to give as a gift. Body scrubs are great gifts to make for a mom during the holiday season or for Mother’s Day. Decorate the lid of the mason jar if you want to personalize it.

Easy and Natural Ingredient Hand Scrub DIYs with Awesome Results

Indoor Firepit DIY Gift

This is a great emergency heat source it, can be used inside or out.

For this indoor firepit project, I took a wire basket, placed in some glass rocks, a glass container, and a Sterno can. Then add more glass rocks to surround the Sterno can. It makes an indoor or outdoor fire pit for anyone to use for any occasion and makes a fun holiday gift in the winter.

Easy DIY Indoor Fire Pit and Fire Bowl with Video

Photo DIY Dollar Tree Gifts

Kitchen Photo DIY Dollar Tree Gift Ideas

Let the mug dry completely, and then let it air dry for 3-4 days, or bake it according to the package instructions.

For this photo project, I’m using some water slide decal transfer paper. You can print anything you want on it. I printed out some artwork that my daughter had made. I spray painted it with some clear sealer. Then you put it in water and then place it onto your dollar store glass. Slide out the backing so that the transfer sticks.

Your dishtowel is ready to use, and be sure to wash it according to the package instructions.

So, for this one, I’m using some print and iron-on transfer paper, and again, you can use any design you would like. I ironed a dish towel for this photo project. Then I printed out some of my son’s handprints that he had made into art. I ironed it onto the dish towel, preserving that artwork. But again, this could be adapted for any gift occasion.

Learn how to make the coffee mug and kitchen towel photo gifts here: 15 Amazing and Easy DIY Photo Gifts For Any Occasion. If you need more ideas using dish towels, see these dish towel craft tutorials.

DIY Photo Lantern

Do you want an easy photo lantern and/or Memorial Day Craft? I have a super easy project for you that can celebrate an occasion or someone special.

For this photo project, I grabbed a lantern and I pulled it apart. I printed out four pictures. Now, these could be celebrating any occasion or any holiday.

I placed those onto the glass panels inside of the lantern. Alternatively, you could put them on the outside of the lantern instead, but this way, the glass protects the pictures. I put the whole lantern back together, and the candle makes a nice added glow through the photo at night.

Stunning DIY Photo Lantern for Any Occasion and Memorial Day Craft

Personalized Coasters

For this gift project, I grabbed some wooden coasters and a wood-burning tool. I just drew onto the coasters a design and created personalized coasters.

I have also made coasters. Once you get started the possibilities are endless - anything that's wood.

Another option is to grab some coasters, doesn’t matter what kind, or ceramic tiles, and place a Mod Podge onto the coaster. Print out some pictures and place them on top of the Mod Podge. Add another layer of Mod Podge over top to seal the coasters to protect the pictures from drinks. You’ve created custom coasters for a gift.

I love the bright vivid pictures, and look forward to using these.

Another option, take those same coasters and paint them with a layer of chalkboard paint. Season them with the chalk, and they’re ready to use. You can reuse them again and again. Write fun, different, and festive ideas for every occasion.

I like to make gifts for all occasions and coasters are a useful item many people need. I have come up with 3 different coasters that are easy to make.

How To Make Your Own DIY Coasters with Video

Resin DIY Dollar Tree Gifts

Decorated Kitchen Utensils

For this silverware project, I mixed together some resin and then added some glitter. I placed it on some utensils that I found at the dollar store. Let the resin and glitter dry, and now I have beautiful utensils to give as a gift.

4 Fun and Creative Resin Uses with Video

DIY Resin Jewelry

What is the best resin for jewelry? I have been working with Total Boat's Makerpoxy and created 3 different styles that are so easy! A little bit goes a long way and you'll be able to make several gifts for all occasions.

Some more Dollar Tree DIY gifts: create some jewelry. Mix together some resin. You can place in stickers, or items to display like leaves or flowers. Mix in pigments or glitters. Mix it all together, Place it in the mold, let it dry, pop it out, and you’ve got some great DIY Dollar Tree gifts. You could even make these into ornaments for a Christmas gift.

See the full jewelry tutorial: Best Resin For Jewelry, 3 Ways To Have Fun.

Personalized DIY Gifts

We're going to be talking about some more ideas but let's just show how this could be used in a gift idea so I've taken this Dollar Store mug and I stenciled it with some paint that was safe for glass follow the instructions. I can throw that in the dishwasher as well. I'm going to add a a little bit of coffee to it and then I'm going to stick the spoon in it as well, and now I have a great gift idea for anyone for any time of year.

For this metal engraving project, I took some Dollar Store spoons, used a Dremel engraver, and personalized them. I then could add them to a cup with some coffee. Now it’s a great little gift to give any time of year.

Follow the full tutorial here: How To Engrave Metal: A Beginner’s Guide.

Iron On Transfer DIY Gifts

I love how this little onesie turned out and I made it for a friend who is having a baby. Using iron on patches is an easy way to create the following:

For these next Dollar Tree gift ideas, I grabbed some of their iron-on transfers. I also grabbed other dollar tree items like a pouch, a shirt, and a baby onesie. You could grab a variety of items.

I followed the iron-on transfer instructions and ironed them onto each of the items. I created several gift ideas with this little easy idea. See how to make these here: 3 Super Easy Iron On Patch Instructions with Video.

Are you wondering how to decorate a tote bag? I have a few super easy ideas and all you'll need are a few supplies from Dollar Tree

Along the same idea as the iron-on patches, I found a bunch of their rub-on transfers I wanted to work with to make more gifts.

Once the entire design is transferred I'm going to peel it up. If some part of the transfer doesn't come off easily stop, place it back down and scratch over it again.

I used a variety of things like a backpack, bags, more pouches. But, you could again use this on glasses and so many more items.

I opened the package, peeled off the back, rubbed the transfer onto each of the items. I peeled it off, and I made these great DIY Dollar Tree gifts. See how to use the rub on transfers.

See the full tutorial to decorate tote bags here: How To Decorate A Tote Bag: Easy and Awesome Dollar Tree DIY.

Custom DIY Dollar Tree Bags

Do you want to know how to stencil on fabric? This technique is great for clothing, reusable grocery, and gift bags, banners, and other DIY projects.

You can create custom bags by just grabbing a dollar store bag and a dollar store stencil and some white paint. I placed the stencil on the bag and painted over the stencil, peeled it off, let it dry, and now I have a custom bag.

You can customize these for any occasion, any holiday, and it makes a great gift idea. Or, make several as gift bags or treat bags.

Learn how to make this gift idea here: How To Stencil on Fabric with Video. You can also learn how to stencil on leather and vinyl.

Kitchen DIY Dollar Tree Gift Ideas

DIY Grateful Boards

After a challenging year of several surgeries and breast cancer, it was recommended to me that I write down 3 things I'm grateful for every morning to keep my spirits up. I decided to create a reusable grateful board to start practicing this as we move into the new year.

Now, this DIY is so easy and blend with any decor. Grab a picture frame from Dollar Store and take it apart. Here I used a placemat that I found that I liked as the background. You can adjust this for any background. I put the whole picture frame back together.

We use a dry-erase marker to write things that we’re grateful for on it. We can erase and reuse it. Now, you can adjust this for any season or any list checklist that you would like to use on it.

For the complete instructions, see DIY Reusable Grateful Board.

DIY Kitchen Trivet

Use to place your hot pots, pans, or casserole dishes on to keep your table safe.

For this kitchen gift project, I used some Dollar Store felt and fabric. I took two pieces of the felt, and in between them, I used some old paper from a phone book. You could use newspaper, magazines, anything you like, and then I hot glued that together. On top, I placed a piece of fabric to give it a decorative look. This trivet gift can be used all year round.

DIY Trivet: Easy Handmade Gift Idea with Video

DIY Gift Idea for a Large Crowd

DIY Dollar Tree Floral Pen

Okay, now this is a great DIY Dollar Store gift idea when you need to make a few of something. This is a perfect gift to make for teachers. So, take a bunch of Dollar Store flowers and cut them apart. Then take a package of pens and place one stem per pen and wrap it with floral wire. Now you have a floral pen that you can give to many as gifts.

See the tutorial to make Easy Floral Pens.

DIY Dollar Tree Gifts Video

Looking for More DIY Dollar Tree Gifts?

I have made so many gifts over the years with items from the dollar store. I love how many of these can be adjusted for any occasion. Here are even more options for you to create.

DIY Dish Towel Gifts – 4 different options

Are you looking for dish towel crafts? Here are several easy and cute ideas that make great gift ideas for friends and family!

Do you like to make gifts for your family and friends? Me too. If you like to give meaningful and affordable gifts this is a great option! I will show you 4 ways to make dish towels plus some extra crafts you can do with flour sack dish towels, and you can mix and match any of these ideas.

See the tutorial: Dish Towel Crafts: Easy and Amazing DIYs

DIY Ceramic Mug with Sharpie or Paint

Have you wanted to make personalized DIY Mugs? I have a few tips and tricks to share using Sharpies or the right kind of paint.

Have you wanted to make a personalized Mug? Are you looking for an easy diy project or an idea for a personalized gift? I love having my morning cup of coffee in cute mugs. I have a few tips and tricks to share using Sharpies or the right kind of paint to make diy coffee mugs.

See the tutorial: How to make DIY Ceramic Mugs Using Sharpies or Paint

Dollar Tree Glass Jar Gifts

I love those Dollar Tree glass jars, and I'm sharing 5 gift ideas for any occasion and they're all under $5!

Need a gift idea? I’m sharing 5 gift ideas for any occasion and they’re all under $5 and are gifted in a Dollar Tree glass jar!

See the tutorial: 5 Dollar Tree Glass Jar Gift Ideas For Any Amazing Celebration

Personalized Gift with Stencil on Leather and Vinyl

While the paint was still wet, I removed the stencil. I washed the stencil with soapy water, and put it back onto the original package backing so I could use it again another time.

Do you have a leather item and painting leather is something you want to consider to update it? First, you’ll need a leather product of your choice, here are some helpful tips, and let’s get started!

See the tutorial: How To Stencil on Leather and Vinyl

Easy Glass Etching Gifts

Apply Etching Cream - There are a ton of varieties of etching cream out there and many of them are good. This project I'm using Armor Etch. I recommend wearing protective gloves. Apply the etching cream thickly, and once on smooth out as brush strokes will show up if you leave them. Once applied, let your dish set according to your etching cream instructions. Most of the time it's 10 minutes or more.

Did you know glass etching is so easy? With a few simple steps, you can easily customize dishes, candle holders, mirrors, and more with this easy technique.

See the tutorial: Easy Glass Etching DIY with Video

DIY Light Up Canvas Art Gift Ideas

Learn how to make a DIY light up canvas art for your kids, or as a gift for Christmas, or birthdays. It’s an easy craft project, and really fun to make.

See the tutorial: How To Make A DIY Light Up Canvas Art

It's easy and you can do this yourself, with your kids, girls night out, etc. Use it as a night light or just a decoration in your home, or it's a great gift idea.

Do you want to make light up wall art for your home? I have always loved moon and star things and even themed my kid’s rooms with that concept. I thought about it and knew just the saying I wanted to use – I love you to the moon and back!

See the tutorial: Easy & Beautiful DIY Light Up Wall Art for Your Home

Gift Ideas or Craft Ideas to Make and Sell

Do you like to make your own gifts? Would you like to make a little money on the side? I’m creating DIY craft ideas to make and sell.

See the tutorial: DIY CRAFT IDEAS TO MAKE AND SELL

Hand Soap Dispenser DIY Gift

Did you know you can make your own hand soap dispenser? I’m going to show you a few ways I made them using a mason or recycled jar! This is a fantastic and useful DIY gift idea that everyone needs.

See the tutorial: DIY Hand Soap Dispenser

Confetti Travel Mug & Coaster Gift

It's simple and only costs a few dollars to make.

Making a sparkly travel mug and coaster is easy and inexpensive. Great for gifts, party favors, or a crafting night with friends.

See the tutorial at: Confetti Travel Mug & Coaster

Custom Dollar Tree Gift with Graphic Transfers with Packing Tape

I also did this by printing out words on paper "Seasoned Olive Oil", and "Grammie & Papa EST. ... " The best part about these is once you remove the paper, the tape is still sticky like a sticker. All I needed to do is stick them onto their surface.

There are a few versions of how to make graphic transfers. I found a way that worked best for me. With this inexpensive trick, you can make personalized decor for your home, gifts for friends and family, and party favors for celebrations.

See the tutorial: Easy Graphic Transfers With Packing Tape

DIY Gift: Custom Magnets

Here is one of our dog who passed away and this one was made with a photo. Again - so easy, inexpensive, and great gifts. Paint them, use fabric, print images, print inspiration quotes or words. The list goes on...

Making magnets are inexpensive. Great for gifts/holidays, lockers, refrigerators, party crafts/party favor, etc. Kids will have fun making these too.

See the tutorial: Making Magnets to Your Style! Great Gift Ideas!

Tic Tac Toe Game

This tic tac toe game is a simple gift idea, travel game, fun for the backyard… it’s easy to make, and it’s inexpensive!

See the tutorial: Easy Tic Tac Toe Game – Great for Travel, Gift Idea, Backyard, Etc.

Bottle Cap Art

You could hot glue or use a glue of your choice to adhere the bottle caps to the lid instead and put it in your garden.

Do you want to make bottle cap art? How about some bottle cap crafts? We are going to have some fun making a variety of projects that can be given as gifts using bottle caps.

See the tutorial: Bottle Cap Art: Crafting Masterpieces from Caps

DIY Dollar Tree Gift Wreath for Any Occasion

Looking for a gift to give someone special? Why not personalize this easy & inexpensive wreath! It can be adjusted for any occasion – holidays, birthdays, mother’s day, graduation, etc.

See the tutorial at: Easy Gift Wreath For Any Occassion

Dressed-Up Serving Utensils

Let adhesive dry completely before use. Hand wash for best results.

This project is inexpensive, easy, and you’ll have dressed up serving utensils for holidays or give as a gift!

See the tutorial: Dressed Up Serving Utensils

Butterfly Hair Clips and Headbands

Are you looking for butterfly hair clips? Here are some easy DIY updates you can make to those clips and headbands.

See the tutorial: Awesome DIY Butterfly Hair Clips and Headbands with Video

Laser Engraver Projects using Dollar Tree items

Looking for some laser engraver projects? Here is a series of exciting do-it-yourself projects using the X Tool S1 laser cutter.

Are you looking for some laser engraver projects? Welcome to a world of laser engraving possibilities! In this blog post, we’ll take you through a series of exciting do-it-yourself projects using the xTool S1 laser cutter. The best part? You can find most of the supplies at your local Dollar Tree, and these are my first projects which are great for beginners. Let’s dive into the details of each project and unleash your creativity.

See the tutorial: Creative Laser Engraver Projects: Easy Beginner DIYs