20 Brilliant Dollar Tree Peel & Stick DIYs.

Today I'm sharing 20 of my favorite Dollar Tree DIYs using their peel and stick wallpaper and decals. Most of the supplies are from Dollar Tree so they're all budget friendly. So let's get started. I'll be using this hexagon shaped cork bulletin board from Dollar Tree. I love the shape and they've got a lot of potential for decor projects. They come wrapped in a clear plastic which is nice so it keeps it clean and protected. Although there was a small dent on one of the top corners so I just decided to make that the bottom. I'll be using one of these wood planks from Dollar Tree and cutting it down to fit right along the top of the cork. To get the right size I'm just using the cork board as my guide. I place it right on top, mark where I need to cut and then score it several times with a utility knife. Super simple and it works great for getting a clean edge. On the wood piece I'll be using this green and gold leaf peel and stick paper with a deep green background and the little touches of gold. This one is so pretty. I'll be trimming it to fit right on top of the wood plank and just to keep it from sliding while I'm tracing I peel back a small section of the back to lightly stick it down and it just holds it in place. Then I'm just using a craft knife to carefully trim it down. You could also cut it a little bigger and sand off the extra. Either way works and both give you a nice clean finish. Then I'm just removing the backing paper and sticking it in place. Just press it down gently and smooth it out as you go. For the next part I'll be using 14 tumbling tower blocks from Dollar Tree. I'm going to start by hot gluing three blocks together end to end. I'll make two sets of that and then I'm gluing the two sets together side by side. Next I'm gluing two blocks together end to end and I'm making two sets like that then I'm gluing those two sets side by side. Then I'm making another set just like that. Now I'm gluing those block pieces along the outer edge of the wood, one across the bottom and one on each side. I did double the blocks up to raise it a little higher and so it just creates enough space to tuck in a few flowers or greenery. To glue it on the board I thought I'd use Titebond quick and thick glue for a little extra hold. I'm just running a line of it along the blocks and then I place it right on top of the cork board. I also stand it up to make sure the bottom is nice and flush and that way I can set it on a surface and not just have to hang it up. I replaced a hanger with a thicker leather strap and this DIY is done. Okay so out of all the new Dollar Tree peel and stick wallpaper that I got, this one is definitely my absolute favorite. It even has a beautiful metallic shimmer and I really regret only getting one. Now I know I wanted to use most of it if not all of the wallpaper. It was so pretty and I really didn't want to cut it up so at the Dollar Tree Plus section I picked up one of their large ball trays. I was definitely loving the size. Now it does say it's food safe which is nice but the fall design really wasn't my favorite which was fine because I was planning on covering it up with the peel and stick wallpaper and that also gives me the option to change it up from time to time. Now the wallpaper covers the surface of the tray lengthwise but it's about a quarter of an inch short on the width so I'm going to paint the surface of the tray really focusing on the edges. The tray is a best to color match. I just added a few drops of gray and beige to white and it was actually almost a perfect match. Now just to make sure the pattern underneath doesn't show through, I do also paint the entire surface just a thin layer to mute it down because I did notice that on some of the other wallpapers, especially in the areas that were white, it was a little transparent and once it dries I just peel back a few inches of the backing paper and then I just line it up on one side and then I slowly peel back the bottom paper while smoothing down the wallpaper and then I just crease the excess on the end and then I trim it with a craft knife. And that's pretty much it for this one. It's super quick and simple. You can definitely switch out the wallpaper if you want to switch it up but for now I really love the pattern on this one. Dollar Tree has these beautiful flower decals and they're just so soft and pretty. I really like the watercolor look of them. For this project, I'm going to use one of Dollar Tree's wood blocks as my base. I'll be adding a little bit of color to the wood and I'm going to start by creating a stained look using this burnt umber from Apple Barrel. I'm just thinning the paint down with a little water so it goes on more like a stain and not too heavy. So I'm just applying that with a sponge and then immediately wiping it down before it dries. This gives it more of that stained wood look, kind of and it really brings out the wood grain. I do a couple coats to build up the color a little more and make it look richer. Now I could definitely leave it like this. I think it looks really nice but I'm going to go in and dry brush this light green chalk paint in the shade celery. I'm just dabbing off the excess so it doesn't go on too heavy and then lightly brushing it over the wood. I'm focusing more on the center and going a little lighter around the edges. I'm also applying that same light green along the sides as well. And to finish it off, I'm going to bring that color onto the back too because we're not leaving the back looking forgotten over here. Okay, now the fun part. I'm going to pick out one of the flower decals and I really like the pink one but it's so big so I'm going to go with a lighter one instead. I don't want it right in the center so I'm placing it a little more off to the left side. I just feel like it looks better that way. I'm going to be attaching some brass hooks to the wood and I'm adding about three of these towards the bottom. So I'm just marking where I want them to go and then screwing them in place. They actually go in pretty easily so no need to pre-drill anything which makes this part super simple. I felt like it needed a few more flowers just to balance everything out and yeah, I really like how that's looking. And finally, I'm going to seal everything with some Mod Podge. The decal is pretty thick so I'm not too worried about it bubbling but if you are, just do a really light coat. And if you do see any bubbles, just let it sit overnight and they usually disappear by the next day. Now I probably should have done this before adding the hooks but it's okay. We're just working around them now and it's going to dry clear. For hanging, I have a few options. I could use d-ring hangers and place them towards the top or a little bit lower, about an inch down. Or I could place a sawtooth hanger and that would work pretty well too. But you know, I think I'm going to go with something stronger and use these heavy duty command velcro strips so it's nice and secure and I don't have to put any holes in the wall. Now you can hang your keys on them or even use it for jewelry. It's just so versatile and this one's done. For this project, I'll be using the wood on this hanging shelf kit as well as this 12 inch 1x2 bow from Dollar Tree. I'll be making a little riser tray and I'm going to measure and trim the wood to the length of the shortest side of the shelf and I'll be trimming two to that size. I'm going to deepen the color of the wood just a bit as well as the edge of the shelf to match with a couple neutral acrylic paint colors. I'm mixing together khaki and territorial beige from Apple Barrel, thinned out with some water so that it goes on like a stain. If you're enjoying this video so far and want to see more projects like these, please let me know by giving it a thumbs up and make sure to subscribe if you haven't already. On top of the wood shelf, I'm going to be adhering this pretty peel and stick paper from Dollar Tree. I really love the pattern on this one. So I'm going to measure, mark, and cut out about five and a half inches from the shorter side of the paper. Now I do want some of the surface on the ends of the wood shelf to show because that's where I'll be gluing down the wood blocks. And so I go ahead and remove some of that backing paper and then I stick the wallpaper right in the center of the wood shelf. And then I just continue to remove that backing paper while smoothing out the wallpaper to remove or prevent any bubbles. And then I just trim out the excess with a craft knife. Next I'm going to glue down the trim blocks and so I apply some glue on one wide side of a block and I'm using Titebond multi-surface glue. And I place that down towards the edge. I do the same thing with the other wood block, applying glue and placing it down on the opposite end. So this side is done and I'm really loving how it's looking. But you know when I turned it over, I thought this would look really nice if I made it double-sided and I still had some wallpaper left over from the previous project which was more than enough to cover the surface. And so I just mark and cut the amount that I needed to cover that whole surface and then I just peel out and fold down a small bit of that backing paper. I place that right on top of the wood and I remove the rest of the backing paper while smoothing the wallpaper down. And then I just trim out the excess with a craft knife and this one's all done. I love that this is double-sided. It can be used as a tray or a riser and the beautiful decorative paper adds such a charming detail. For this project I'll be using this round wood riser from Michaels that I already had and I've been wanting to make a riser so this worked out perfectly. And for this one I'm going to be using these butterfly decals from Dollar Tree and I just love the colors and that gold detailing on them. They kind of have the soft vintage look to them. They're so pretty. So I'm going to start with a larger butterfly first. It's such a statement piece and I really want it to be the focus. I'm placing it close to the center slightly off to the left just a bit and then next to that I'm adding a couple of the smaller butterflies over on the right side. I am keeping in mind where I place these though because I'll be attaching a couple of black handles on the sides so I just want to make sure I leave a little space for those. And I got a pack of these from Amazon. They're so cute and perfect for little projects like this. So I'm just marking where I want them to go and then screwing them in place. And I did seal the wood earlier with some Mod Podge right before attaching the handles. It's crazy how just adding these little details can completely transform a simple piece into something that looks so much more finished and elevated. For this next DIY, I'm using this wood frame from Michaels. I'll be using this beautiful floral peel and stick wallpaper for the background. It has these soft neutral flowers and greenery and it has a mix of muted soft tones and it pairs really nicely with wood. I'll be trimming down the paper to fit and so I'm just creasing the paper, pressing down along the inner edge of the frame just to have a little guide and then I just cut it out. Before I add the paper though, I decided to stain the frame using the special walnut water-based stain. You could totally paint it instead or even water down some acrylic paint to make your own stain. So I just taped off the edge of the surface next to the wood just to keep the stain from going there and then I brushed the stain on and wiped it down with a cloth to let that pretty wood grain show through. I stained the entire outer frame including the sides and the inner edges. I also grabbed four paint stir sticks from my local hardware store and I trimmed them to size to fit across the frame and I just used my little miter box and saw to trim them down. Then I stained them in the same special walnut color so it all matched. Now I was having second thoughts about this color on the paint stick. I thought it might have been too dark and matchy but I decided to just go with it and hopefully it turns out just how I'm imagining it. Once the stain was dry, it was time to put everything together. So I peeled back a corner of the wallpaper and I pressed it down in place in the corner working from one edge to the other. I'm just smoothing it down as I remove that backing paper to remove any air bubbles. Before I started gluing down the paint sticks, I wanted to see how they look first and honestly it just felt a little bit too much of that dark wood. I really wanted the whole frame to feel a little softer so I decided to tone it down with a layer of simply white semi-transparent water-based stain from Minwax. I just applied it with a cloth and I wiped it back. It gave kind of like a soft white wash effect. You could also use watered down acrylic paint for a similar effect as well or even just paint it solid white. In the center of the frame, I'll be adding this homewood sign from Dollar Tree. I painted it in the color graphite from Craftsmart and it's a deep dark gray and I think it gives it a bit of a softer look as opposed to painting it just black. I love these stickwood words from Dollar Tree and they come in a pack of two which is nice. Now once everything was dry, I decided to just go with three paint sticks instead of four and glue that right in the center for the word to rest on. That way they were not covering too much of that pretty paper underneath and I really love how the paint sticks turned out. They do blend really nice with the background. And finally, I glue the home sign right on top of the paint sticks and this DIY is done. I'm going to make a beautiful wooden round planter basket. So I'll be using this wood round from Dollar Tree and I'm going to cut it right in half. So I mark the center and with a ruler as my guide, which I tape down so it won't move, I score the wood several times with a utility knife until it cuts right through. So now I have two halves which will make the sides of our project. I'm going to stain one side of the halves. I'm using a water-based stain in the shade Special Walnut. Now this is going to be inside but I still wanted to add a little color to it, although you can leave it as is or paint it another color. So I apply the stain and then I wipe out the excess. On the other side, I'll be using this gorgeous wallpaper with a sticky bottom from Dollar Tree. It has these lovely greenery stems with muted shades of green. So what I'll do next is cut the wallpaper to fit the two halves of the wood. I simply trace the shape onto the wallpaper. Now you will need two pieces to completely cover the wood but while they almost fit perfectly, they're just a tad bit too long. So before I place the wood on top, I do peel that little strip on the back side to expose the sticky bottom and then I place the wood down on a corner and that just keeps it from moving around while I trim the wallpaper down. I do the same thing with the other half, removing that little strip and then placing the wood on top and trimming it down to size. And then I just pull out the backing paper and smooth out the wallpaper. To frame the basket, I'll be using a couple of these wooden wreaths based from Dollar Tree. Instead of wood, it has that cardboard craft paper texture so I'm going to paint over that with a similar shade and I'm just mixing apple barrels, territorial beige, and khaki. So I brush that on all over the rings, the front, the back, and the sides. Now since I will be gluing the wood on each of them, I do try to make sure to not apply any paint on half of one side. Next, I'll be using some white string from Dollar Tree about five feet in length as well as a handful of popsicle sticks, about 15 or so, although I do end up using more. And I dry brush some white chalk paint over them. I do want it to look kind of weathered so I just lightly go over them a couple of times, making sure there isn't too much paint on the brush. Next, I place the rings together and I'm going to wrap the string a couple times around to hold them in place. I'm not going to use a whole string just yet. I just want it to hold the rings together at the top so that I can figure out the width of the base. This will also help me determine how short to trim the popsicle sticks. But if you prefer a wider base, you can also use longer sticks. And once I determine that, I trim a stick to fit. And I just apply some hot glue on the ends and place it on the bottom of the circle. And then I continue to mark and trim a couple more of the sticks. And I glue them in place, spacing them out a bit. I glue down about four sticks. And now that the rings are positioned correctly, I go back and finish wrapping the string on top. This is going to serve as the handle so it needs to be placed at the center top. And I just keep that in mind and use it as a guide as I'm placing down the base. So I just continue gluing down the base, measuring them, and trimming them down. Also, the higher up you go, the sticks will need to be cut at an angle. So I just mark that and I trim the sticks to match as much as possible. But really, no big deal if it doesn't. This is going to be covered by the sides, so unless you're looking for it, you won't notice it too much. How far up you want the sticks to go is really up to you. You can have it go as high up as you want or up until it reaches the top of the wood. I decided to have it go just a bit under the top of the half wood. Now, unless you'll be hanging this, you'll want to place a couple of dowels or blocks underneath to keep it from rocking. But first, I'm going to glue the wood to the sides. You can use wood glue or hot glue or a combo of both. So I just apply the glue along the bottom curve and then I attach that on one side of the ring, making sure to push it down so that it's flush on the bottom. I place some clamps around to make sure it bonds tightly together and I give it a little bit of time to bond and then I apply glue on the other half and then I glue that in place on the other side. Once that's dried, I glue a couple dowels on the bottom to keep it from rocking and this DIY is done. Now lately, the sticker aisle at my Dollar Tree has been quite bare. So sad. But surprisingly, the peel and stick wall decal section was currently well stocked. So that's what we're crafting with today. They have so many pretty designs, like this one with the pink flowers and metallic gold. I knew I had to use it in one of these DIYs. I'll also be using the square ceramic tray from Dollar Tree. They also have a round one so either one would work. So first, I'm going to cut out a section of the decal that I think will sit nicely on this little tray. Since it's a smaller tray, I'm going to focus on the top part of the decal with the smaller flowers and just trim around that. To apply the decal, I'm going to peel back just a small section of the backing and fold it down. Then I'll line it up on one corner of the tray and press that down first. Once it's in place, I'll slowly pull away the rest of the backing while smoothing it down as I go to avoid any bubbles. I'm also going to add one of the individual flowers to help balance it out. I don't want to cover the whole tray. I want to keep it simple so it doesn't look too busy. I think it looks really clean and elegant that way. Next, I'm taking some Rub and Buff with a little sponge brush and lightly applying it all around the edge. This gives it a soft metallic edge and it really elevates the whole piece, tying in with the gold in the design. I'm going to seal it with some Mod Podge to protect the surface, especially since the ceramic isn't glazed. And this one is all done. You can use it for jewelry, a candle holder, or whatever you want. For the next project, I'll be using this hanging sign from Dollar Tree. I wanted to use up some of that leftover scrap paper from the previous project, so I thought it'd be fun to turn the circle sign into a cute set of coasters. So first, I'm just cutting apart the sign to separate the rounds. Then I'm just using pliers to roll out the string. It stapled in there pretty well, but once I got that part loosened, it made it way easier to get my staple remover underneath and pop out the staples. Next, I'm placing the circles over the peel and stick paper and positioning them where I can get a bit of that gold leaf design inside the shape. And I'm just kind of moving them around a bit to catch the prettiest part of the pattern. Then I just lightly mark around the circle, just going a little past the edge, and then I cut it out. After that, I peel off the backing paper and carefully place it right on top of the round. I just take my time here, smoothing it out as I go and making sure there's no bubbles. Okay, next, I'm taking my little sander and removing the overhang. I make sure to sand downward only, otherwise it can scratch up some of that design and we don't want that. And this step really gives it a nice clean edge all the way around. I'll be sealing it with some Mod Podge. This one's from Dollar Tree and I'm using the glossy one. I did test out both the matte and the gloss and you know they look pretty similar in the finish, so I just went with a glossy. They do also have a dishwasher safe version, which is definitely a more durable finish. I'll be adding some cork on the bottom for a little extra grip. I get these cork sheets at Dollar Tree and you can definitely cut out a full circle to cover the entire bottom, but I decided to just cut a few small strips and place them right across the bottom instead. Quick and easy and it still does the job. I'll be letting it dry overnight and then giving it a quick spray with a spray sealer. And this one is all done. For this one, I'll be using this bee themed galvanized bucket from Dollar Tree and I'm going to give it a super quick little makeover. I'll be using the flower decals from the last project and I'm just going to use a smaller one, placing them along the bottom part of the bucket where it's nice and smooth. So I'm just varying the sizes and placing them all around until they go all the way around the bottom of the bucket. I also love the contrast between the galvanized metal and the soft pink flowers. It just looks really pretty together. They don't have that harsh border around them, so they kind of blend in and look more natural once they're on. You can definitely seal the bucket to protect the flowers from fading or scratching, either with Mod Podge or a spray sealer. And this one is all done. For this project, I'll be using a couple of these hanging wooden circle signs. I've had these for a while and I wanted to finally use them. They do have a raised die cut design right on top, which is nice, but I really only wanted the back blank side. So on one of them, I'm going to cut it right in half and to do that, I lay a metal ruler right on top and I score it several times with a utility knife. Eventually it will break in half. The wood is pretty thin, but you will need to go over that die cut area a few more times extra to get through. On top of the uncut circle, I'm going to place this bamboo circle. This one's from Dollar Tree. It comes in a pack of two, and I'll be using the larger of the two. Now this one is already painted or lightly stained from a previous project. You can definitely paint it any other color for more contrast, as well as that wood round, but I'm going to leave that one natural. I'm applying Titebond multi-surface glue on one side of the ring, and then I place that right in the center. For the half round, I'm going to be sticking on top this light green wallpaper. It has some branches with white flowers. It's really pretty. So I just cut that to the size that I need, and I peel back a small corner of the backing paper, and I attach that right on top of the half round. Now I did cut the round right in half, but you can also cut it a little higher up if you want. Next, I'm going to apply some glue on top, just enough to match the half round. To hang, you can just string through some rope or ribbon, but if you don't want the holes to show, then you would just position that half round over it. And there you have it. This adorable little ball pocket is all done. You can easily make a few more, maybe two or three, and fill them with flowers or stems. For my DIY, I'll be using this oval wood shape from Dollar Tree. I'll also be using this large flowery sticker. It comes with two sheets, and if you put them together, it forms a butterfly. I think the colors are just perfect for spring. First thing I'm going to do is paint the wood shape. I'll be painting it in the shade white from Apple Barrel. With a sponge brush, I apply the color. Now another reason I'm painting it white is because the sticker does have a white border along the edge, and so this will just blend the and sticker together nicely. Otherwise, you can also just trim that white out. Next, I'm going to trace a portion of the flowers that I want to place on the wood. I don't want to cover the whole wood, so I place the wood on top, and then just mark the area I want to cut out. So I cut out the area that I traced, and then I peel out the sticker and place it on top of the wood. To clean up any overhang, I just sand that area down, and that just gives it a nice crisp edge. I also place a few of the single flowers on the wood as well. This is going to be a little riser, so to raise it up, I'm going to trim a 1x2 inch wood for legs, which I got at Dollar Tree. I'm going to paint the wood, and I'm going to mix together khaki and territorial beige, thinned out with a little bit of water. So I brush that on, and then I wipe out the excess. And I'm only applying the color on the wide sides of the ends. I leave the long narrow sides unpainted because I will be applying glue there. And finally, I just glue those trimmed 1x2s right on the bottom, positioning them so that it's not protruding past the oval shape. Seal it with a layer of Mod Podge or whatever sealer you prefer. And this DIY is done. I have a couple LED pillar candles that I wanted to give a little refresh, and of course, we're going in with butterflies again. I guess we're just committing to the theme at this point. These are from Dollar Tree, and they're a beautiful silver metallic, and I love how soft and reflective they are. They almost look like they're painted on, and they catch the light really nicely without being too bold. So I'm just placing them around the candle, mixing in a few different sizes, and spacing them out so it still feels light and not too crowded. I'm kind of turning the candle as I go, and just placing them wherever it looks balanced. These are actually some older pillar candles that I've had for a while, and they weren't really working that well anymore. So I removed that little bulb part from the inside, and then I'm going to be adding a tea light candle instead. I could also use those battery operated tea lights from Dollar Tree. I have many of those. I just love how these look once they're on. They almost look like they're part of the candle, and that soft metallic finish catches the light beautifully. I'll be making a beautiful tray, and I'm starting with this piece of plywood from Dollar Tree. It's about 12 inches, and I thought it was just perfect for what I had in mind. I was originally searching Amazon for some Moroccan tile adhesive, and they have some beautiful individual peel and stick tiles, but then I came across this gorgeous tile pattern wallpaper, and honestly, it was an even better deal since it's a whole roll, and I just love the soft colors. So I'm cutting out just the amount that I need, and instead of covering the entire 12 inch piece, I decided to cut out four tiles from the wallpaper design and then trim the wood down to fit, but you could definitely cover the whole thing if you prefer. Next, I'm going to add a wooden border, and for that, I'll be using these square dowels, which you can grab from your local hardware store like Lowe's or Home Depot. Now, I'm trimming the plywood down to match the size of the tiles, and I'm also leaving a little extra space all around so the dowels can sit on the wood itself. That way, I can glue them right to the base instead of on top of the wallpaper. Since the plywood is pretty thin, I just score it several times with a utility knife until it cuts clean right through. Then I trimmed the square dowels so they frame the square perfectly, and of course, the length will depend on the size of your dowels. After that, I go ahead and adhere the wallpaper to the center of the wood, and I peel back just one edge of the backing, line it up carefully, and then smooth it down as I continue peeling the rest. Before gluing the dowels down, I wanted to stain them first, so one of my favorite stain shades is dark walnut, and so to mimic that color, I'm layering Apple Barrel's Burnt Umber as the base, then blending in a little bit of Nutmeg Brown for warmth, and since I also added a little bit of black to deepen the shade, I mixed in just a tiny bit of brown oxide to keep that cozy warmth from getting lost. I added a little water to thin down the mixture, and then I just brushed it on the dowels like a stain, wiping it down right away so the wood grain still shows through. And you know, you can totally play around with the mix. Brown oxide will add more warmth, while black deepens the color and takes away that orangey-red undertone. Either way, it turns into such a beautiful rustic shade. Okay, so now I'm just positioning the dowels before gluing them down, making sure everything lines up perfectly. I'm using some 1x2s to keep the sides nice and flush, and then I just run a strip of wood glue along the dowels and set them in place. For legs, I'll be adding these wood pieces from Dollar Tree, and they usually have different kinds throughout the year. These ones are Little Snowmen, and I always grab a bunch whenever they're in stock. Before I attach them, I went ahead and brushed some of that stain on the back side too, just to finish it off. And honestly, I love how the frame looked on its own. It could totally be just a cute decorative frame. So I was a little torn between keeping it as a frame or turning it into a tray, and I'll show you both looks, and you can let me know which one you like better. But either way, I think it's so beautiful, and I'm really happy with how it looks. I'll be using this large silver tray from Dollar Tree. Dollar Tree has such beautiful peel and stick wallpapers, and I've been having so much fun finding ways to use it in my decor. I'll be using this peel and stick paper. This one's gotta be my favorite of them all, with the birds and the flowers, and it has that soft vintage botanical feel. Before I stick it on, I wanted to paint the edge of the tray, and I'm using a khaki color, but really you can go with anything that complements your wallpaper. A soft mossy green, a warm taupe, or even a muted blush could look really pretty. I'm also giving the inner surface a quick coat too, just to keep it all consistent and make sure none of that shiny silver peeks through the lighter parts of the paper. Next, I'm going to cut the paper so it fits perfectly inside that center oval. I thought I'd make a little template first using some craft paper, and I just creased it around the shape to get the size right. And then I just use that as a guide to cut out the peel and stick wallpaper. Now I was really loving how it was coming together, but the paint was looking a little flat, so to add a little dimension and warmth, I'm gonna rub on some gold rub and buff along the raised outer rim of the tray. It really brings out that pretty texture and gives it a soft, slightly aged look. I thought I'd do this step before adding the wallpaper so I don't smudge anything later. Then I'm just removing the backing paper and sticking it in place. So I just carefully peel back a little at a time and smooth it down as I go. I just tried to line it up slowly and press it down as I went. It sticks really well on its own. You can also give it a light coat of clear spray sealer. It's totally optional, but it helps protect the paper and also seals over the painted edges. And that's it! This DIY is all done. I have this black metal lantern from Dollar Tree with a simple frame and a glass insert inside for a candle. Now I'm not done with the butterflies just yet. I thought it would look really nice to add the butterflies onto the candle so you can see them through the glass. Especially when it's lit, the butterflies will show through the glass and give it a soft, subtle effect. So I'm just taking one of the LED candles from Dollar Tree and placing a few of the butterflies around it. Again, mixing the sizes and spacing them out so it doesn't feel too busy. Once that's done, I just place a candle right inside. And when it's turned on, you can see the butterflies right through the glass. And this one is all done. I love how simple this was, but it makes such a difference. I'll be using this blue and white butterfly pattern wallpaper. I'll be making a decorative sign and I'll also be using this black frame from Dollar Tree. They do have a variety of frames, so you can choose whichever you prefer. I'm going to cover the frame surface with a paper. So I lay the frame on top and I trace around the frame. It's a little more than I need, which I will trim off later. It's definitely better to have too much than too little. To stick the wallpaper, I peel back a small amount of the backing paper and I line one edge and then I slowly peel out the rest of the backing paper while smoothing down the wallpaper to remove any bubbles. And then I just crease the edges with the excess paper and I trim the excess with a craft knife. I still had some paper left over and I wanted to use it up, so I'm going to cover the hexagon mirror from Dollar Tree with it. I thought the black frame was a perfect match to the other frame. So I trace a mirror onto the remaining paper and I cut it out. Just like the first frame, I peel back a corner of the backing paper and I stick it onto one corner of the mirror. And then I peel off the rest of the backing paper while smoothing down the wallpaper. After that, I crease the edges and that makes it easier to trim off the excess using a craft knife. So now that's done, I'll be placing some wood words in the center and these are from Dollar Tree. Each word comes in a pack of two and I'll be using one of each. I'll be painting the words black with chalk paint from Folk Art. I thought it would be a nice contrast against the blue and white background and it also matches the frame. But you know, I think you could paint the words in other colors and that would look just as beautiful. I also considered painting it white, gold, or even navy as well as leaving the wood natural. I kind of like that option too. So I glue the black wording down and this project is done. I really love how that last one turned out. So for this one, I wanted to make something similar but using wood from Dollar Tree. I'll also be using about four of these paint stir sticks and I just get a pack of ten from my hardware store. Now I'm going to use the paint stir sticks to frame the wood block and give the sides a nice clean border. For the long sides, I'm measuring the full length. For the shorter sides, I'm adding a little extra length so they can reach over the two side pieces and frame it from end to end. So to trim, I'm just using my miter box and saw and I really like this one because it has those little pegs that hold the wood in place. It just makes everything feel more secure while you're cutting and it gives such a nice clean cut. Here are the measurements I used but you'll definitely want to double check your board since sizes can vary a bit. So I'm just lightly sanding the edges so that everything can glue together nicely. I'm going to give the wood a stained effect by mixing some acrylic paint with a little water and I'm using burnt umber from Apple Barrel. It gives the wood that soft slightly weathered look and really brings out the grain. For smaller projects like this, I usually prefer doing it this way instead of using wood stain just because it's easier to work with, there's no strong fumes, and it dries pretty quick. Next, I'm going to paint the paint stir sticks in the shade pure gold from FolkArt. I'm fully painting the front side but on the back, I'm only painting the part that will show which is about a third. I'm leaving the section that will be glued down, the side with the white measure marks, unpainted so the glue can bond better. Now I still have a lot of butterflies left from the previous DIY so I'm going to use the big blue one. I just love the contrast against the wood and I'm placing it towards the bottom slightly off to the left. And then I'm adding three smaller butterflies up at the top right to balance everything out. And once everything is in place, I'm just going to seal it with some Mod Podge. Okay, once everything is dry, it's time to put it all together. I'm just adding some glue along each strip and attaching them one side at a time to build that frame around the board. And by the way, if you're enjoying this video so far, don't forget to give it a thumbs up and make sure to subscribe if you haven't already. Now I had a different options I wanted to try out. I could either add some metal handles to the side or use some Dollar Tree wood cubes on the bottom to lift it up. Here's what that would look like and I did like it but I decided to go with the handles. So I'm just measuring to find the center, marking it, and then screwing the handle in place. Now the paint sticks were a little dense and the screws were really small so I did press a nail in first just to create a small starter hole which made it a lot easier to get that screw in. Since it was easier to work on it upright for the other side, I just rested the board on top of a couple wood blocks to lift it up so I could screw the handle in. And this one is all done. I love how everything came together on this one. The butterflies, the border, it just looks so beautiful. I wanted to add a little decorative touch to this book by covering it with one of the peel and stick wallpapers and I really wanted to cover it with that same one from the prior DIY, the pink flowers and the bluebirds. So the next day I headed to my local Dollar Tree to pick up another one but unfortunately they were all out so instead I got my next favorite design. First I lay the wallpaper face down and I place a book right on top and then I fold the wallpaper over the book making sure the ends are even so that the center of the wallpaper is over the spine of the book. And this is also a good way to make sure your book will be fully covered. Then I fold the excess inside the edge of the book cover. I turn the book over and I do the same thing on the other side, tucking that excess paper inside the book cover. Before I start adhering the wallpaper, I'm going to cut out the corners like so. And this will make it look neater and easier to work with. I'm also cutting two slits on the paper along the spine of the book. So to stick the paper on the book, I'm going to start on one end, peeling out that white backing paper and sticking it over the top cover. And I just keep pulling out that backing paper until one side is completely covered. And then I flip the book over and cover the other side, slowly peeling out the backing paper. It does help to crease it down. Just slowly peel it out while smoothing the paper down. And then I just fold in the top and bottom flaps. But before I fold in the side flaps, I cut the corners at an angle and this will give it a nice clean finish. Then I fold that side flap down and tuck it inside the cover. I repeat this on the other side, cutting the corners at an angle. For the spine, I trim the excess wallpaper so there's just enough to cover it and then I fold it down. And that finishes it off nicely. Wow, I definitely prefer using a peel and stick over regular paper because it really looks like it's part of the book's original design. For the final DIY, I'll be using a couple of these battery-operated pillar candles. I got these at Walmart, but you can definitely use whatever you have on hand. And I'll be using the rest of the peel and stick paper we used earlier. I'm wrapping the lower portion of the candle with the paper, probably covering about two-thirds from the bottom up. And I'm just measuring how much I'll need. And thank goodness, I just had enough left over. I cut the piece so there's about a quarter inch of extra length just to give myself a little wiggle room. Then I peel back a corner of the backing and I start sticking it onto the candle, slowly wrapping it around and smoothing it down as I go so it lays nice and even. I do the same thing with the other larger candle, slowly rolling it in place, making sure the bottom is nice and flush. And that's it. Super easy, but it adds such a soft, pretty touch to the candles. And the best part, since it's peel and stick, you can easily remove it and switch it up whenever you want. Hey, thank you so much for watching. If you enjoyed today's video, make sure to give it a thumbs up and subscribe if you haven't already so that you don't miss any of my new upcoming videos. Until next time, bye!