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Lisa, a passionate DIY enthusiast, is back with another creative crafting session, sharing four ingenious ways to upcycle Dollar Tree calendars into stunning home décor. With a love for affordable crafting, she takes viewers through step-by-step instructions, demonstrating how to transform simple calendar pages into personalized art pieces.
Key Takeaways:
- Dollar Tree calendars can be transformed into unique and budget-friendly home décor.
- Simple materials like Mod Podge, frames, faux florals, and twine elevate these DIY projects.
- Brayers help smooth out wrinkles for a polished finish.
- Layering elements such as chalk paint, greenery, and fabric roses adds texture and depth.
- These projects make great gifts and can be customized for personal style.
1. Mason Jar Canvas Art
For her first project, Lisa selects the cover image from the Love the Little Things 2025 Dollar Tree calendar, featuring a charming mason jar illustration. Using a Dollar Tree canvas as the base, she carefully traces and cuts the image to fit, then adheres it with Mod Podge. To ensure a smooth application, she starts at the top and works downward, using a brayer to eliminate wrinkles.
To add dimension, Lisa incorporates faux florals, attaching them to the printed flowers on the page. This 3D effect makes the artwork more lifelike and visually appealing. With a final coat of Mod Podge for sealing and a twine hanger secured to the back, the piece is ready to display.
2. Framed Calendar Art with Layered Background
For the second project, Lisa selects a calendar page that features an uplifting quote and repurposes a Dollar Tree frame to create a stylish, layered design. She cuts the calendar image to fit but finds it slightly too small. To solve this, she uses an extra decorative page from the calendar’s back cover to frame the main design.
To seamlessly blend the layers, she applies dry brushing with Agave chalk paint, softening the edges and giving the piece a more cohesive, artistic touch. Once dried, she reassembles the frame, securing the design. The result is an elegant, motivational piece that’s both affordable and stylish.
3. XOXO Mini Canvas Trio
Lisa’s third DIY uses the Boss Babe 2025 calendar, featuring a bold “XOXO” design. She selects three mini canvases from Dollar Tree and arranges her cuts to ensure the central piece features the black XOXO lettering.
Since calendar pages are often thin and slightly transparent, Lisa paints the edges of the canvases black before attaching the images with Mod Podge. This prevents any unwanted text from the back of the pages from showing through. After smoothing the designs with her brayer and sealing with Mod Podge, she attaches twine hangers, allowing the trio to be displayed in various configurations.
4. Boss Babe Mini Clipboard
For her final project, Lisa crafts a custom desk sign using a mini wooden clipboard from Dollar Tree. She layers a soft pink calendar page with the phrase “Boss Babe” over the clipboard’s existing background, securing it with a glue stick.
To enhance the design, Lisa rolls a burlap rose, trimming it down to a smaller size, and arranges faux leaves and tiny white floral accents in the bottom corner. By securing the “Boss Babe” design under the clipboard’s clip, she ensures it remains visible while still allowing the clip to hold notes or reminders. The finished product is a thoughtful and stylish desk accessory, perfect for a workspace.
Each of these DIY projects showcases Lisa’s creativity and her ability to turn everyday items into beautiful, personalized décor. Whether for personal use or as a heartfelt gift, these calendar crafts prove that a little imagination can go a long way.