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Looking for some affordable and creative outdoor DIY ideas? Look no further than these 20 ideas shared by Megan in her latest dollar store DIY video. From planters with lighting to a DIY outdoor watermelon rug, there’s something for everyone looking to spruce up their outdoor space.
One idea involves using a medium to large sized planter, a broomstick, and a pool noodle to create outdoor lighting. By cutting the pool noodle into small pieces and gluing it to the bottom of the planter, you can add weight and save money on potting soil. Add a solar light to the top of the broomstick and voila – you have a unique and affordable outdoor lighting solution.
Planter with Lighting
To create a planter with lighting, all you need is a medium to large-sized planter, a broomstick, and a pool noodle. Cut the pool noodle into small pieces and attach one of the pieces to the bottom middle of the planter using hot glue and the broomstick. Add heavy-weighted bricks or rocks to the planter to keep it stable. Fill the planter with potting soil and florals. The leftover pool noodle pieces can be used as filler to save on potting soil. Add a solar light to the top of the broomstick to create outdoor lighting.
For a more decorative option, pick up three to four metal planters from Dollar Tree and poke drainage holes on the bottom. Use two wooden stakes from Dollar General to attach the planters to. Staple gun, small nails, or small screws can be used to attach the planters to the wooden stakes. The metal planters can be spray painted to the color of your choice. This DIY can be used year-round indoors or outdoors and is great for organization in small spaces like bathrooms, laundry rooms, craft rooms, or closets.
To create a watermelon rug, tape two Dollar Tree door mats together and trace out a half circle using a hula hoop. Tape the extra pieces on the side to expand the rug. Use about 250 to 350 ft of rope to wrap around the rug, skipping a few rows in between. Hand paint or spray paint the rug and use puff paint for small detail paintings.
For a wooden planter, use a plaque of wood and two wooden boxes from Dollar Tree. Glue the boxes to the bottom of the plaque using wood glue. Add numbers or stencil your last name on a welcome sign to attach to the wooden planter. Use eyehooks and a garden chain to hang the planter.
To create a pool noodle broomstick, cut a pool noodle in half and then into three smaller strips. Duct tape the strips to the broomstick, starting with the smallest strip and wrapping the pool noodle around the broomstick as you go down. The final product may not look pretty at first, but it will turn out great in the end.
Metal Planters on Wooden Stakes
To create metal planters on wooden stakes, the first step is to purchase three to four metal planters from Dollar Tree. Next, poke drainage holes on the bottom of the planters using a drill or nails and a hammer. Then, head to Dollar General and purchase two 3 ft long wooden stakes for $1 each. Attach the planters to the wooden stakes using a staple gun, small nails, or small screws. This DIY project can be used year-round indoors or outdoors and the metal planters can be easily spray painted to match any decor.
The metal planters on wooden stakes provide a simple and affordable way to add some greenery to your outdoor or indoor space. They can also be used for organization in small bathrooms, laundry rooms, craft rooms, or closets. With a little creativity and some basic supplies from the dollar store, anyone can create these stylish and functional planters.
DIY Outdoor Watermelon Rug
To make an outdoor watermelon rug, all you need are two Dollar Tree door mats of the same size, some rope, and paint. Tape the two door mats together and use a hula hoop to trace out a half circle. Then, tape the extra pieces to the sides of the rug to expand it. Start wrapping the rope around the rug, skipping a few rows and then wrapping again. Finish it off with rope and paint the rug with spray paint or puff paint. For the small detail paintings on the rug, puff paint is recommended. With these simple steps, you can make your own watermelon rug for your outdoor space.
Wooden Plaque and Boxes Planter
For this DIY project, all that is needed is a plaque of wood, two wooden boxes, and wood glue. The wooden plaque can be found at Dollar Tree or can be acquired for free from Facebook Marketplace or trash. The two wooden boxes can be purchased from Dollar Tree. The wood can be stained with coffee, but this is optional.
To assemble the planter, the two wooden boxes need to be glued to the bottom of the wooden plaque with wood glue. A welcome sign, numbers, or a last name can be stenciled onto the plaque. To hang the planter, eyehooks and a garden chain can be used. The eyehooks can be found at Dollar Tree and are the type that make a loop.
This DIY project is a great way to add some personality to any outdoor space. It is also possible to use the planter for indoor spaces, such as a small bathroom, laundry room, craft room, or closet.
Pool Noodle and Broomstick Decor
For this DIY project, all that is needed is a medium to large-sized planter, a broomstick, and a pool noodle. The pool noodles can be found at Dollar Tree or Walmart and can be cut into many different little pieces. One of these pieces can be used to add the broomstick to the bottom middle of the planter. The leftover pool noodle pieces can be used as filler, but it is recommended to add something heavy like weighted bricks or rocks to keep the broomstick upright. The planter can then be filled with potting soil and florals. The extra pool noodles help save on potting soil and also help keep the broomstick straight. A solar light can be added to the top of the broomstick for outdoor lighting.
This DIY project is perfect for those who want to add a touch of organization to their indoor or outdoor space. Three to four metal planters from Dollar Tree can be easily spray painted to the color of your choice and attached to wooden stakes from Dollar General. The wooden stakes can be attached to the planters with a staple gun, small nails, or small screws. This DIY project can be used year-round and is great for small spaces such as a bathroom, laundry room, craft room, or closet.
For those who want to create their own outdoor watermelon rug, all that is needed are two Dollar Tree door mats of the same size. The mats can be taped together and then expanded by taping on the extra pieces from the side. Nautical rope from Dollar Tree or white rope from Dollar General can be used to wrap around the rug. The rug can be hand-painted or spray-painted. Puff paint from Dollar Tree is great for small detail paintings on the rug.
Another DIY project involves using a plaque of wood and two wooden boxes from Dollar Tree. The boxes can be glued to the bottom of the plaque with wood glue. A welcome sign or numbers can be added to the plaque. Ey hooks and a garden chain can be used to hang the planter.
Lastly, a broom handle from Dollar Tree and one pool noodle from Walmart or Dollar Tree can be used to create a fun and colorful decor piece. The pool noodle can be cut in half and then cut into three smaller strips. The strips can be duct taped to the broomstick, and the pool noodle can be wrapped around the broomstick. This DIY project is a great way to add some personality to any indoor or outdoor space.