Dollar Tree Hacks, 8 Brilliant Baskets Ideas

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Do you love Dollar Tree hacks? I was given the challenge of coming up with different ways to upcycle, repurpose, and use dollar store bins and baskets. I’ve taken a few and created some hacks to use in your home.

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Whether you are looking for dollar tree organization hacks or just fun ways to use dollar store bins there are several great ideas here! Let’s get started with the first dollar store DIY that will get you running to Dollar Tree stores.

I found these baskets 2 for $2 at Walmart. I used Command Hooks and hung them up on the wall in my bathroom for a little extra storage.

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How can I organize my bathroom with no storage?

How do you use Dollar Tree Wire Baskets?

How Do you Hang a Basket from the Dollar Tree?

How do you use wire baskets?

Add dollar store baskets to the wall for more bathroom storage

Get baskets like these at your local dollar store. I used Command Hooks and hung them up on the wall in my bathroom for a little extra storage.

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I was able to put some of the back up supplies in the back as well.

Use dollar store containers to organize bathroom drawers

I used dollar tree baskets to organize my bathroom drawers check out that tutorial Easy Bathroom Organization, and you’ll see some of my dollar tree organization hacks. These plastic bins are great to hold little things.

I found these wire baskets at Walmart for $2 apiece. They do sell wire trash cans at the Dollar Tree which would also work for this project. I flipped one trash can upside down and put E6000 on the bottom.

How do you make an easy side table?

I found these wire baskets at Walmart for $2 apiece. You can also create this Dollar Tree hack with their wire trash cans. I flipped one trash can upside down and put E6000 on the bottom.

I placed the other trash can right side up on top of the 1st trashcan so that the 2 bases touched. You have a couple choices for the last step... you can just rest a pizza pan on the top so that you can still get into the top basket for storage, or you can E6000 the pizza pan to the top for a more secure hold.

I placed the other trash can right side up on top of the 1st trashcan so that the 2 bases touched. You have a couple of choices for the last step… you can just rest a pizza pan on the top so that you can still get into the top basket for storage, or you can E6000 the pizza pan to the top for a more secure hold.

I now have a little side table that can be used inside or outside.

I now have a little side table that can be used inside or outside.

I found this basket at Walmart on clearance for $2 and since it had a hole in the bottom I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it. I bought a light socket kit and followed the directions on it to put the light together utilizing the hole in the basket.

How do you make a hanging light fixture?

I found this basket at Walmart on clearance for $2 and since it had a hole in the bottom I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it. I bought a light socket kit and followed the directions on it to put the light together utilizing the hole in the basket. To make this a dollar store hack you can use their wire trash cans to make this hanging light fixture.

I hung it up and now it's a light for my work space.

I hung it up and now it’s a light for my work space.

All of these dollar store baskets came from Dollar Tree. Start by gluing 3 of the same sized basket together. After hot gluing to initially get them together I did place some E6000 for a more secure hold and let it dry.

How Can I organize Cheaply?

Put Dollar Tree baskets together and create storage for any room.

Next on my list for my Dollar Tree hacks, I bought these dollar store baskets from Dollar Tree. Start by gluing 3 of the same sized basket together. After hot gluing to initially get them together I did place some E6000 for a more secure hold and let it dry.

Cut strips of pool noodle to go between the baskets and hot glue into place. This will help the baskets stand up straight. For the bottom I cut a section of pool noodle and then cut it in half. I hot glued the flat part of the noodle (so the rounded part would go on the floor) to the what would become the bottom of the storage shelf.

The next step in this dollar store hack is to cut strips of pool noodles to go between the baskets and hot glue them into place. This will help the baskets stand up straight. For the bottom, I cut a section of pool noodle and then cut it in half. I hot glued the flat part of the noodle (so the rounded part would go on the floor) to what would become the bottom of the storage shelf.

Add some dollar store bins inside your shelf and you have some extra storage where you might need it. This is an example of bathroom storage but you could also fill the baskets with toys and use it as toy, bedroom, craft storage, etc.

Add some plastic baskets (I used different colors) inside your shelf and you have some extra storage bins where you might need it. Isn’t this a great Dollar Tree hack? It could be used for so many things this is an example of bathroom storage but you could also use it for toys, bedrooms, craft storage, etc.

Start by hot gluing ribbon around your dollar store basket or bin. I went about half way up the basket

How to make a gift basket from the dollar store?

How to make a gift basket from Dollar Tree

How to make an inexpensive gift basket?

How to make a homemade gift basket?

How do you make a gift basket look expensive?

Another dollar store hack is to turn a cheap basket into a beautiful gift basket.

I started by using a hot glue gun to attach a ribbon around your dollar store basket or bin. I went about halfway up the basket

Use a pillow case or fabric to decorate the inside. I used a pillowcase and turned it inside out. I tucked it into the basket and rolled the top outside to cover the rest of the basket. The extra pillow case fabric I just folded into the bottom nicely.

Use a pillowcase or fabric to decorate the inside. I used a pillowcase and turned it inside out. I tucked it into the basket and rolled the top outside to cover the rest of the basket. The extra pillowcase fabric I just folded into the bottom nicely.

Fill the dollar store basket or bin up with items you need to store, or fill it with items and give it as a gift.

What do you put in a homemade gift basket?

What should you put in a gift basket?

Fill the dollar store basket or bin up with items you need to store, or fill it with items and give it as a gift. In this example, I placed a couple of books, water, and snacks in a reading gift basket.

These are great gift ideas and make the perfect gifts for several occasions. Great for mom on Mother’s Day, fill them with gift cards, and candles, and use them instead of gift bags.

These great gift items can even be used as easy Easter crafts and make a great easter basket for easter egg hunts.

Use for Halloween, Christmas, and several times of the year.

These simple DIY gift basket ideas are great for even more fun like filling the bottom of the basket with chocolate, a treat, goodies, etc for kids and teens. I love going to my local dollar tree and creating an easy dollar tree gift basket. What a great birthday gift and as an added bonus, you can use these buckets as home decor and decorations.

Using Dollar Tree trash cans, command hooks, and chalk board stickers I created easy storage for our hats, mittens, and such. You can find the full tutorial here

Where can I buy cheap organization bins?

How do you hang a basket on the wall without nails?

How do you attach a basket to the wall?

Can you hang baskets with Command Strips?

Using Dollar Tree trash cans, command hooks, and chalkboard labels I created easy winter gear storage for our hats, mittens, and such. You can find the full tutorial here

I have even used this project for other seasons to hold flip flops, snacks, candy, and other grab-and-go items. You can see all of those options and the full tutorial at Super Easy Dollar Tree DIY Organization with Video

This would be great for a child’s teacher and in the classroom.

If you have younger children you could use beach balls and have them "shoot hoops" around the yard.

What can you do with baskets?

Create a Frisbee or Disc Golf Course in your yard with Dollar Tree baskets

Have you ever wanted to create a DIY frisbee golf course or DIY disc golf? With some tomato cages and plastic laundry baskets, you can easily make a fun homemade Frisbee golf course for your backyard. Check out my Dollar Tree Hacks in this post-Easy Frisbee Golf For Your Backyard

These also make great lap trays for parties, and for kids during road trips. See the post here

I have used so many of Dollar Tree items in such unique ways. I even turned these baking sheets into lap trays that can be used in so many ways. You can find the full tutorial at 10 Awesome and Easy Ways To Recycle Pots and Pans

Are you ready to get organized in your home? Today I'm sharing an awesome and simple DIY Dollar Tree lazy susan I made.

Are you ready to get organized in your home? Today I’m sharing an awesome and simple DIY Dollar Tree lazy susan I made.

Plastic Crate Shelves Materials

Are you looking for some easy shelves? I am always looking for various ways to add storage and I love to get creative. I ran to Dollar Store, grabbed some bins, and made easy plastic crate shelves on a budget. You can find similar plastic crates at Walmart or your favorite local stores that sell crafting or storage supplies. They come in different sizes and a variety of colors. Are you looking for small laundry room hacks? I have several easy and inexpensive ideas that you can start creating today with these same Dollar Tree baskets.

Turning a dollar store flower basket into a solar chandelier is easy and inexpensive. You can do so much to personalize it for your own style.

You can use it in the bathroom for first aid kits, cleaning supplies, your blow dryer, curling iron, hair ties, and hair accessories

Run and grab some Dollar Tree planters, and create this awesome and easy DIY on a budget. You won’t believe the useful possibilities.

Are you looking for Dollar Tree Organization ideas? I love Dollar Tree and I'll share my genius hacks, tips, and tricks.

Are you looking for Dollar Tree Organization ideas? I love Dollar Tree and I’ll share my genius hacks, tips, and tricks. Dollar Tree Organization Hacks shares ingenious ways to dramatically improve your organization and help you get more out of this amazing store. Everything is budget-friendly, cost-effective, and easy to try. These genius organization tips will make your life easier.

I have these 3 drawer storage containers several places in our home. Sometimes I like that I can see what's in the drawer, and other times I do not. I came up with an easy and inexpensive way to upcycle the drawers - hiding what's inside and giving it a face lift at the same time.

I’m sharing an easy and inexpensive way to upcycle storage containers. You can hide what’s inside and give it a facelift at the same time. I’m so excited to share my plastic drawer makeover with you! These plastic containers are so easy to update and wow, what a difference it makes with just a few craft supplies. Go from ugly plastic storage drawers to modern storage solutions in a few minutes.

Do you need some organization and don't want to spend a fortune? I have 11 Dollar Store or Dollar Tree organization hacks for your home.

Do you need some organization and don’t want to spend a fortune? If you are on a tight budget you can get great deals at discount stores like dollar general and with a little creativity set about organizing your home. I have 11 Dollar Store and Dollar Tree organization hacks for your home. I love finding clever ways to use dollar tree items or dollar store items to increase and improve my storage space.

I have a super easy and inexpensive Dollar Tree organization idea that is so versatile and will make your life so much easier.

I have a super easy and inexpensive Dollar Tree organization idea that is so versatile and will make your life so much easier.

Create storage in places using the smaller mini crates. I hung this one on a wall in a bathroom that doesn't have much storage. You can easily use a command hook too.

Do you want milk crate ideas? I have a few to share with you and you won’t believe the possibilities that are so incredibly useful.

If you don’t like the look of a basket you can always spray paint it to match your home.

I have other favorite dollar store hacks for home organization storage ideas that can save you a ton of money and help organize your storage space. Check out some of these great dollar store organization hacks

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Do you want to know how to organize bathroom drawers? All you need to do is clean declutter, and add baskets to be organized.

Want another great way to use dollar store items? Here are a few ideas

You can use these storage bins in every room in your house. These ideas were a game-changer for me, and I use these storage containers all over my house. I hope this inspiration helps you and you’ll grab some Dollar Tree items at your local store and get started with some of these genius ideas today.

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Chas, the creative force behind Chas' Crazy Creations, is a renowned DIY expert, innovator, and passionate crafter with over 30 years of experience in repurposing, upcycling, and home improvement. Combining a successful career in dance program management with extensive expertise in digital marketing, website development, and consulting, Chas brings a unique blend of artistic vision and practical know-how to the DIY and crafting world.

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53 Comments

  1. All great, but I think I like the industrial light and the decorative basket best — probably because I could both immediately! Ha!

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    1. I really fell in love with those as well 🙂 You are so right – if you need them that increases their value – lol.

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  2. Your winter gear storage reminds me of similar bins seen in IKEA. At a much better price, no doubt! Very clever ideas! Thanks for sharing with us at Creatively Crafty #ccbg 🙂

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    2. Cathy Magan says:

      Me too! Love the end table idea & the fact she put a dollar store tray on top makes it even better! That would be a great bathroom table w/ a candle, a few ornate soaps & a small box of tissues on top of it! ( for a big bathroom!) .
      The industrial lamp is my second favorite!

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      1. Thank you so much Cathy, I’m glad you like some of the projects I made. I think your and my favorites match 🙂

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  6. Mother of 3 says:

    SO many cute ideas! Pinned.

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    1. Thank you so much and thank you for the Pin 🙂

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  7. You have some wonderful ideas with these bins. I just bought some to store my craft in, like the blue ones you glued together. They are wonderful.

    Kathleen
    Blogger’s Pit Stop

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    1. Thank you so much Kathleen, and I’m so pleased you like one of them. Good luck on your organizing 🙂

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  9. I love to recycle and reuse. it fills a need to be creative while saving money and keeping usable items out of the landfills. Please continue to share your great ideas.

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    1. You are so sweet Pamela, thank you so much. I love that you enjoy recycling and reusing as well 🙂

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  10. I am having trouble finding your natural garden pest control remedies

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  11. Shirley Blount says:

    I JUST SAW FOR THE FIRST TIME YOUR BLOG. I LOVE YOUR IDEAS. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR AMAZING CREATIONS AND OTHER IDEAS. I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE MORE.

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    1. Thank you so much Shirley, glad to have you as part of my blogger family 🙂

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  14. Great DT hacks! I think I can incorporate the last one the best ~ trash cans with labels.

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    1. You are so very sweet Terri – thank you! Thanks for sharing too, I love to know what everyone likes

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  17. These ideas are also clever, Chas!

    Thanks for sharing at Creative Compulsions!
    Michelle
    mybijoulifeonline.com

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    2. Marilyn Lesniak says:

      Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Please stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn

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      1. Thank you so much Marilyn, see you at the next one

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  18. Gosh I love all these ideas. I have a few of these baskets however I might just get a few more and do some of your tricks. #SeniSal

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    1. Thank you so much Bree – I’m thrilled you like them too 🙂

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    1. Thank you so much Sarah and I can totally relate… I have a ton stashed because you never know when you’re going to need them.

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  20. These are great money-saving upcycles. You are so clever!!!
    I enjoyed your stretch the other day and I hope you will invite me to more. Please tell me about your hip replacements? I need them too.
    Have a beautiful day,
    Kippi

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    1. Thank you so much Kippi! I’m so thrilled you liked the stretch! I’m trying to do short ones daily on Instagram, and this week I’m hoping to include Facebook. I do a longer one on Tuesdays at 5pm MST on my Facebook page and would love to have you join me. I’d be happy to share more about my hip surgeries too. Thank you – and same to you!

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  21. Such great ideas, Chas! That little side table is so cute!

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    1. Thank you Pamela – it’s so much fun playing with different ways to use the stickers. Thanks for sharing your favorite, I always like hearing what speaks to everyone.

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  23. Great ideas. Love the side table. Thank you for sharing with #omhgww. Your post will be socialized if buttons are provided. Be well.

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  24. Great ideas. I am ALWAYS looking for storage ideas! There’s a reason my kids call me, “The Queen of Cram!”

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    1. Thanks Kathy and I love that – great title! Thanks for sharing

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