Transform everyday items like picture frames and old jars into unique home decor, organization ideas and furniture with these cheap and easy DIY projects. The projects are sorted by room type (kitchen, bathroom, living room, bedroom, etc.) to make it more organized.
Many of the items required for these projects are common things that you probably have lying around the house and the items that you don’t have, can be found at Dollar Tree or thrift stores!
Crafting Supplies You May Need:
- Scissors
- Glue (E6000 glue, and/or super glue)
- Mod Podge
- Glue gun and glue sticks
- Tape
- Paint or foam brushes
- Ruler
- Tape measure
- X-Acto Knife
- Pencil
- Marker
Repurposed DIY Living Room and Bedroom Ideas
Faux Succulent Garden
5×7 frames + moss +faux succulents + twigs + paint
Hurricane Lanterns Out of Dollar Store Frames
5 frames + curtain ring + black marker
Farmhouse Decor from $5 Thrift Store Frame
chalk paint + banner + boxwood wreath + old picture frame + chicken wire + staple gun
Recycled Coffee Can Planter
white spray paint + drill + rope + seashell necklaces
Paint Stick Basket
square dowel + paint stir sticks + staples and staple gun
Teacup Candles
Candy or candle thermometer + new wicking + teacups + wick sustainers + wooden skewers
DIY Lightbulb Terrariums
lightbulb + gravel + small faux plants
DIY Lightbulb Flower Vase
lightbulbs + twine + flowers
DIY Chalk Paint Candlesticks
spindles + wood pieces (craft store) + wood screws + chalk paint + candles
Farmhouse Candle Holder
candle stick + thrift store cake pans + white satin finish spray paint + E600 adhesive
Sunburst Paint Stick Mirror
paint sticks + glue + round mirror + wood stain + wall hanger
Old Window Picture Frame
clear picture corners + old window + command hooks + wood letters + dark wood stain
Cereal Box Decorative Sphere
cereal box + Rust-Oleum Aged Copper spray paint + hole punch + metal paper fasteners
Old Window Wall Art
DIY Sweater Pillows (No Sow)
throw pillow + sweater + needle & thread + buttons + pins
Repurposed Chair Coat Rack
saw + drill + spray paint + sandpaper + wood glue and filler + hooks + screws
Repurposed Barn Door Decor
barn door + 2 corner shelves + paint
Display Shelves
picture frame + old wine crate + spray paint. + heavy duty picture hanging kit
Wire Basket Side Table
wire basket + round wood panel + spray paint + wood stain + clear coat + cable staples
Lamp Side Table
lamp + platter + liquid nails + spray paint
You could also use a large picture frame as the table top instead of a platter
Plastic Spoon Vase
empty can + glue gun + white spray primer + plastic spoons + blue and white acrylic paint
DIY Shutter Bench
antique shutter + baseboard + legs + leg anchors + wood trim
DIY Bottle Lamp
old bottle + simple engraving device + wiring + lampshade
DIY Vintage Suitcase Table
plywood + luggage case + metal plates + table legs + screws + paint/wood stain
DIY Bottle-Cap Candles
Bottle caps + candle wicks + ends of candles
Repurposed DIY Entryway and Office Ideas
Key Frame
picture frame + gold hooks + paint
Organization Hub
wire mesh utensil tray + small nails
Sunglass Holder DIY
photo frame + glue gun + paint + rope
DIY Marble Pencil Holder
empty can + marble contact paper
Recycled Glass Jars Turned Stylish Office Storage
recycled glass jars + knobs + scrapbook paper + spray paint + mod podge
DIY Dry Erase Board
8×10 picture frame + patterned masking tape + dry erase markers
You can get all these items at Dollar Tree
Cookie Sheet Magnetic Memo Board
metal primer + spray paint + fabric + mod podge
Entryway Shutter Catchall
shutter + spray paint + S hooks + clothespins
Organizers from Cereal Boxes
washi tape or patterned duct tape + cereal box
Milk Jug School-Supply Container
spray paint + 1-gallon plastic jug + X-acto knife, washi tape + foam board + chalkboard label
Crib Railling Magazine Holder
You could also use it to hang towels or blankets
Picture Frame Memo Board
picture frame + fabric + glue
Corkboard Flower Push Pins
cork board + fabric + fake flowers + push pins + glue gun
Repurposed DIY Bathroom Ideas
Decorative Towel Hangers (Source Unknown)
thrift store picture frames + white and black spray paint + decorative hooks
Ladder Towel Rack
small ladder + spray paint
DIY Mirrored Vanity Tray
picture frame + mirror + drawer handles + rubber pads + silver spray paint
Cardboard Box Basket
jute twine + cardboard + white fabric
Repurposing Candle Jars
candle jar + glue + knobs + spray paint + primer + goo gone
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Gold Glass Jar Organizers
Glass jars and lids + metallic gold spray paint + foam shapes and letters
Jewelry Tower
cups + saucers + taper candle holders + spray paint + glue
These dishes were found at Thrift Stores, but you can also find similar ones at Dollar Tree too.
Tiered Tray
glass taper candleholder + white plate + white saucer
Wine Bottle Jewelry Holder
wine bottle + acrylic craft paint + gorilla glue, salad plate
Drawer Shelf
old drawer + spray paint + wood scraps + hammer and nails
Macon Jar Bathroom Organizer Set
mason jars + white paint + clear coat sealant + mason jar soap lid converter kit + mason jar flower frog
Mason Jar Tissue Holder
mason jar + scrapbook paper + tissue
Makeup Organizer (using a cutlery tray)
Towel Rack (Using a Wine Rack)
Wine Cork Bath Mat
175 wine corks + hot glue sticks + non-adhesive shelf liner
Recycled Towel Bath Mat
3 to 4 bath towels + cutting mat + rotary cutter + pins, needle and thread
Plastic Bag Basket
sewing needles + white thread + a thimble + plastic bags
Jewelry Holder from a Cutlery Tray
wooden cutlery tray + paint + knobs + cup hooks
Earring Organizer (using an ice cube tray)
Fingernail Polish Display Stand
black foam board + >picture frame
Necklace Holder
cooling rack + picture frame + wrapping paper + adhesives
Cheese Grater Earring Caddy
cheese grater (thrift store $1) + spray paint
Dangly Earring Display
picture frame + 12′ of picture wire + acrylic paint + staple gun
Picture Frame Corkboard
picture frame + spray paint + cork board + push pins
Rustic Necklace Holder
paper towel holder + gold spray paint
Nail Polish Storage
cookie jar with a metal lid + decorative knob (optional)
Under The Sink Organization
3 magazine holders + 1 plastic tub
Hair Appliance Storage
file folder box + hair straightener , blow dryer, etc.
Cleaning Supply Organization
(using over the door shoe organizer)
Repurposed DIY Kitchen Ideas
Pan Organizer (using a file sorter)
Recycled Utensil Storage Containers
empty tin cans + drill + spray paint + washi tape, stickers or tags + S-hook + towel bar
Pot Organizer (using a basic towel rod)
Kitchen Utensil Holder
small hooks + old rake + wood board + wood stain
Vintage Cheese Grater Organizer
reclaimed wood + chain + old cheese grater (thrift store) + wooden utensils
DIY Whisk Candle Holder
Homemade Trivet
clothespins + floral wire
Cabinet Door Serving Tray
cabinet door + wood handles + white paint + sandpaper + stencils + black acrylic paint
You can get the cabinet door at Habitat for Humanity
Picture Frame Tray
the picture frame + fabric + picture + 2 handles + screws
Tiered Stand from Cake Pans
3 cake pans + candlesticks + spray paint + e600 glue
You can get the cake pans and candlesticks at Dollar Tree or a thrift store
DIY Tiered Tray from Frames
picture frames + paint + wood + saw + wood glue + wooden candlestick and finial
Bowl Lampshade
pendant light kit + large ceramic bowl + drill with ceramic hole saw
Globe Stand Paper Towel Holder
Farmhouse Kitchen Canister DIY
jars + free printable + chalky spray paint + heat transfer vinyl + silhouette cutting machine
Jar Storage
spray paint + labels + empty plastic jars
Coffee Canister Storage
spray paint + labels + empty coffee jars
Canned Food Storage (for half sized cans)
magazine holder + bobby pins (to keep cans from falling out)
Plastic Wrap Holder (for inside of the cabinet door)
Canned Food Storage Idea
empty 12 pk soda carton + contact paper
Repurposed DIY Porch, Patio and Backyard Ideas
Welcome Sign
chalk + white paint pen + old ironing board + wood stain + burlap ribbon
Colander Hanging Basket Planter
carabiners/spring hooks + chain + wire + colander + cheesecloth + plants
$10 Upcycled Firepit
recycled washing machine drum + high heat black paint (optional)
DIY Accent Table
terra cotta pot and base + white spray paint + twine
Hula Hoop Chandelier
hula hoop + ribbon + string lights
Rope Ottomans Chair
old tire (junkyard) +sisal rope + nylon rope + hot glue gun & glue sticks
Old Tire Planter
wood board + sisal rope + weatherproof stain + screws + angle brackets + bolts and nuts + plywood
Tire Planter II
old tire + exterior spray paint + potting soil + flowers + chain + s hook
Upcycled Solar Lamp Posts
black spray paint + lamp base + $1 solar lights
Lighting Posts
fence post + 4 solar outdoor lights + extra long screws + 4″ x 4″ wood
Wine Bottle Tiki Torch
wine bottle + wick + reducing connector + thread sealant tape + pea gravel + Citronella Torch Fuel
Cheap Outdoor Lantern (using a tuna can)
thrift store hurricane glass + empty tuna can + wood screw + copper adapter + spray paint + votive candle + paint stick
Mosaic Tile Birdbath using Recycled DVDs
Barrel Table (original source unknown)
large barrel + glass top + moss + string lights
Bucket Outdoor Coffee Table
metal bucket + plywood + 2×6 boards + outdoor caulk + liquid nails + wood stain