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10-Year Anniversary Roundup | Best Dollar Tree DIYs, Cricut Crafts & Printables Thirteen years ago, I bought my first Cricut machine. Ten years ago, I made the decision to build Simple Made Pretty full-time. I didn’t have a business plan. I didn’t have a team. I didn’t know what I was building. I just loved …
10 Years of Simple Made Pretty: The DIY Projects That Built This Creative BusinessRead More
I Used Dollar Tree Foam Board to Make High-End Decor (Pottery Barn Inspired) Foam board has “school project” energy. But when you use it the right way? It gives serious Pottery Barn energy. In the past few months, I’ve used Dollar Tree foam board to create everything from faux cabinet details to large-scale wall panels …
Dollar Tree Foam Board Crafts That Look High-End (Pottery Barn Inspired DIYs)Read More
Dollar Tree Rug Underlay DIY If you love the look of woven cane furniture and decor from stores like Serena & Lily, Pottery Barn, and Studio McGee — but not the price tags — you are going to love this. I recently discovered that a simple $1.50 Dollar Tree rug underlay can be transformed into …
7 Dollar Tree Rug Underlay DIYs That Look Like Real Cane WebbingRead More
Dollar Tree Round Mirror DIY Crafts I Made 5 Decor Pieces from One Dollar Tree Round Mirror I grabbed one simple round mirror from Dollar Tree and challenged myself: How many decor pieces can I make from one inexpensive base? Instead of leaving it basic, I turned it into five completely different high-end style decor …
I Made 5 Decor Pieces from One Dollar Tree Round Mirror (High-End DIY Ideas)Read More
Dollar Tree Jenga Block Crafts That Look Expensive Would you believe all of these home décor projects started with miniature wood blocks from Dollar Tree? I used inexpensive tumbling tower blocks to create 10 beautiful crafts, organizers and gifts that look much more expensive than the supplies used to make them. In the projects below, …
10 Dollar Tree Jenga Block Crafts That Look ExpensiveRead More
Easy Cricut Dollar Tree Valentine’s Day Crafts If Valentine’s Day is sneaking up on you (again) and you’re short on time, money, or energy — you’re in the right place. 💗 Over the years, I’ve shared tons of Cricut + Dollar Tree Valentine’s Day craft ideas, and I realized many of them solve the …
18+ Cricut & Dollar Tree Valentine’s Day Crafts (Easy, Budget-Friendly DIYs)Read More
Recycled Craft Room Organization Ideas (Pottery Barn Style, Free DIYs) If you love the Pottery Barn aesthetic but don’t love the price tags, these projects are for you. In today’s craft room refresh, I turned 10 everyday recycled items—things most of us throw away—into beautiful, neutral, Pottery Barn–style organization for my craft room. Every …
10 Recycled Items Turned Into Pottery Barn–Style Craft Organization (For Free!)Read More
Dollar Tree Nursery Decor DIY Decorating a nursery can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re trying to balance style, budget, and that cozy, meaningful feeling every baby space deserves. When I first created these Dollar Tree nursery decor DIYs, I wanted soft, calming pieces that felt personal without spending hundreds of dollars on store-bought wall art. Years …
Dollar Tree Nursery Decor DIY (Cricut + Budget Baby Room Ideas)Read More
Dollar Tree White Elephant Gifts Under $5 Looking for quick, easy, and affordable White Elephant gift ideas you can put together in minutes? These Dollar Tree gift ideas under $5 are perfect for last-minute parties, classroom exchanges, office gatherings, and family Christmas Eve traditions. Every idea in this list uses items you can grab at …
25 Easy Dollar Tree White Elephant Gifts (Last-Minute Ideas Under $5!)Read More
Hi there! I'm Melanie - Welcome to my blog Simple Made Pretty where I share ideas to organize and manage your home, craft projects, printables, and much more! You can learn more about my story and what this site is all about HERE
