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Do you love gorgeous decor but hate the small budget you have for it? You can totally make your own on a budget with items from your local Dollar Tree. These inexpensive DIY cactus art home accessories are perfect for creating gorgeous decor on a budget.

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Some people roam Hobby Lobby and are inspired at every turn in the store. That’s exactly what it’s like for me at the Dollar Tree. Every time I go there (usually with a very specific list), I find no less than 20 items that I want to create something with.

In case you haven’t noticed, most Dollar Tree stores sell those re-positionable wall stickers. The options are always changing and recently I found a fantastic and colorful set of cactus ones. I knew immediately that I wanted to make something with them. The other awesome budget item you can always find at these are inexpensive frames. Boom!

That’s the perfect combination for some gorgeous new artwork for our home. Even better, the stickers included have colorful pots which are perfect for cheering up any space. I already had the paint so for a few dollars I have a new set of DIY cactus art that brightens up our newly decluttered living room. Come on, how awesome is that?

DIY Cactus Art Materials

Multiple Size Picture Frames (I got mine at the Dollar Tree)
Cactus Wall Stickers
Off White Paint (I seriously love this paint and use the Paris Flea Market color)
Small Flat Paint Brush
Optional: XActo Knife

Step 1

First, remove the packaging from your frames if needed.

Step 2

Next, take apart the frames.

Note:

I left the glass in my large frame and protected the glass. You can also take the glass out entirely and simply paint the frame.

Step 3 (Optional)

Then protect your glass from paint with painter’s tape, or (as I did), with the insert from your frame.

Step 4

Once your glass is protected, paint your frames. Again, I cannot say enough about A Maker’s Studio rescue restore paint. It is absolutely phenomenal at both coverage and the even the smell!

Step 5

Set your frame aside to dry completely.

Step 6

Next, paint your remaining frames and set aside to dry.

Step 7 (Optional)

If you use acrylic paint the frames require a second coat of paint. Apply it after the first coat of paint dries and, again, set aside to dry.

Step 8

While the frames dry, attach cactus wall stickers to the glass inserts that do not include matting.

Note:

If the frame including matting, you must wait until the frames are reassembled before attaching your stickers. That’s because the stickers have to go on the front of your glass and you need to know where the matting is so you know where to place them.

Step 9

After your frames are dry, reassemble them without the backing, including the cardboard. You want the glass to be see-through.

Step 10

Lastly, add cactus stickers to the reassembled frames that include matting.

Step 11 (Optional)

Use an XActo Knife to trim any stickers that go over the matting in your frame.

These DIY cactus art home accessories are seriously easy to make and totally inexpensive too! You can find the main materials at your local Dollar Tree and you can grab the paint right here (I used Paris Flea Market). A small container of paint goes such a long way, especially because of how well it covers. That means you use even less! In addition to that, one set of cactus wall stickers makes up to 5 or 6 pieces of cactus art. That means you can create an entire beautiful gallery wall easily and on a budget.

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Are you utilizing your thrift store finds as awesomely as you could be? There are a ton of great furniture makeovers you can tackle and of course, they’re great places to find frames for a myriad of projects. Sometimes, though, it’s the little things you’re overlooking that can be crazy useful. These colorful upcycled DIY butterfly votive holders prove that.

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The Rules:

Upcycle an item(s) from a thrift store, resale store, or garage sale into a new piece of decor.
There’s no monthly theme.
There’s no budget to stick to.

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Glass votive holders at the thrift store are a dime a dozen… okay, maybe more like 25 cents each but still. You know what I mean. I can’t count the number of times I’ve strolled past them without a thought. This time I wanted to challenge myself to spend the smallest amount on my project so I grabbed 3 of these for only 75 cents.

I knew I wanted to do something spring-y but wasn’t quite sure what. Then I saw these butterfly stencil masks in my stash and thought they were perfect for spring. Boom! I was ready to start crafting.

It wasn’t until after they were made that I realized what a great gift they make and since we’re in the process of decluttering right now, why not make something beautiful to give away. Filled with candy and an electronic candle, these are the perfect easy gift for Mother’s Day, teacher appreciation gifts, and more!

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