Burlap DIY Dollar Tree Storage Bins
Tidy up your home with these DIY Dollar Tree Baskets that are wrapped with burlap fabric to make Dollar Tree bins look like Pier One! Learn how to use cube storage bins from Dollar Tree to easily update the look of your home decor in minutes. Watch the video tutorial below to see how simple these DIY Dollar Tree Baskets are to give you ideas for things to do with Dollar Tree items. If you love DIY Dollar Tree crafts and these DIY Dollar Tree Storage Bins, be sure to follow me on social media for more inspiration! Click on the icons at the top of the page to follow!
FYI, these DIY Burlap bins have held up very well since I originally wrote this post in January 2017!
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In case you’re curious (or in a hurry):
✅ These specific Cube Storage Bins from Dollar Tree are the most popular with my readers and featured in this post. This is the BEST Burlap Fabric to use to make these Dollar Tree Burlap Bins!
My DIY project began when I was looking for some baskets to fit on a low shelf and could not find the perfect size so I decided to make my own. The problem with the shelving unit we owned was every basket or bin I tried was either too big or too small.
I originally wanted a galvanized bin but then I tried some plastic Dollar Tree bins (I use these to organize closets in our home) and they fit perfectly! The problem was how unattractive they were. So I came up with a solution to add burlap fabric. Keep reading for the DIY tutorial!
I used these Dollar Tree baskets with handles (they are made so you can easily lift them like handles) and are surprisingly durable. They may seem like cheap plastic bins but they are actually durable storage bins that you can buy in bulk to organize your entire home.
Plastic Storage Bin Makeover
This project took about 15 minutes to make one Dollar Tree Basket DIY.
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I’m including a detailed video below sharing how to make DIY Dollar Tree Baskets.
Let’s get started so you can see how easy and affordable it is to makeover Dollar Tree Bins!
Supplies:
- Burlap Fabric (I use this fabric for the best results!)
- Dollar Tree Plastic Baskets
- Rotary Cutter
- Quilting Mat
- Glue Gun
- Finger Protectors (to prevent glue gun burns)
- Spray Paint (optional)
- Chalkboard Labels (optional)
Directions:
- Gather supplies. Please read below for more supply tips!
- Paint the baskets if you choose to paint. The only baskets I found in stores at the time I originally wrote this post in 2017 were red so I painted mine a gray color (I only painted the tops and bottoms to make this a quick project). If you found Dollar Tree baskets in a color that you like, you can skip painting. I found several white Dollar Tree baskets and added burlap fabric to them and they were so quick to make!
- Cut the burlap fabrics in strips to size. I cut 42″ x 9″ strips.
- Use a rotary cutter and a quilting mat for ease and speed. The rotary cutter provides a clean-cut so there is less mess with the burlap fabric.
- Once you have the fabric cut, use a clothing iron to fold the bottom edge, and create a crease. If you are using a high-quality, tight-weave burlap like this one, the edge does not fray and you can skip ironing a crease(I show you how in the video below!).
- Use a glue gun to adhere the fabric to the bottom of the basket ONLY starting in one corner (glue along the edge as well). This may require pulling and stretching the fabric as you make your way around the basket.
- Use a glue gun to adhere the ends where they meet on the side corner of the basket, folding the end piece to create a nice crisp crease.
- Tuck the top piece of burlap fabric under the lip of the Dollar Tree baskets. You can use glue if needed but my baskets did not require glue at the top and I just tucked the fabric under.
- Add labels if desired. I’ve used chalkboard labels on mine and taped paper labels to them as well.
I use these baskets to hold children’s books, DVDs, magazines, and children’s electronic devices.
I also use these baskets to organize my craft supplies…
Recently I added these Dollar Tree Burlap Bins in our linen closet to organize linen supplies!
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DIY Dollar Tree Baskets
Supplies
- Burlap Fabric (I use this fabric for the best results!)
- Dollar Tree Plastic Baskets
- Rotary Cutter
- Quilting Mat
- Glue Gun
- Finger Protectors (to prevent glue gun burns)
- Spray Paint (optional)
- Chalkboard Labels (optional)
Instructions
- Gather supplies. Please read the full post for more supply tips!
- Paint the baskets if you choose to paint. The only baskets I found in stores at the time I originally wrote this post in 2017 were red so I painted mine a gray color (I only painted the tops and bottoms to make this a quick project). If you found Dollar Tree baskets in a color that you like, you can skip painting. I found several white Dollar Tree baskets and added burlap fabric to them and they were so quick to make!
- Cut the burlap fabrics in strips to size. I cut 42" x 9" strips. Use a rotary cutter and a quilting mat for ease and speed. The rotary cutter provides a clean-cut so there is less mess with the burlap fabric.
- Once you have the fabric cut, use a clothing iron to fold the bottom edge, and create a crease. If you are using a high-quality, tight-weave burlap like this one, the edge does not fray and you can skip ironing a crease(I show you how in the video below!).
- Use a glue gun to adhere the fabric to the bottom of the basket ONLY starting in one corner (glue along the edge as well). This may require pulling and stretching the fabric as you make your way around the basket.
- Use a glue gun to adhere the ends where they meet on the side corner of the basket, folding the end piece to create a nice crisp crease.
- Tuck the top piece of burlap fabric under the lip of the Dollar Tree baskets. You can use glue if needed but my baskets did not require glue at the top and I just tucked the fabric under.
- Add labels if desired. I've used chalkboard labels on mine and taped paper labels to them as well.
More Tips to Make the Burlap Fabric Bins
Using high-quality burlap fabric makes a huge difference when making these Dollar Tree Burlap Bins. I’ve seen others recreate these Dollar Store Burlap bins and they end up looking cheap because they use a cheap fabric or Burlap Ribbon instead of Burlap Fabric.
The trick to making Dollar Tree baskets look more expensive is to use high-quality fabric!
Burlap Fabric
I like using burlap fabric for DIY projects around the home because it’s versatile and gives that “farmhouse” look. Burlap can be inexpensive (especially if you find it on sale) and is easy to use in other craft projects.
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Plastic Baskets
You can use any plastic baskets you have but these plastic bins from the Dollar Tree are inexpensive and sturdy.
I use these baskets around my home for YEARS to store and organize books, pantry items, clothing, and much more!
Paint (optional)
The baskets available at my local Dollar Tree at the time I did this project were only available in red so I ended up painting mine using chalk paint, however, I highly recommend using Spray paint that adheres to plastic, then use chalk paint over that (the double paint layers will reduce paint from chipping).
Remember, you only need to paint the top rim that will be seen since you are wrapping the rest of the basket.
Glue Gun
In my opinion, every household needs a glue gun, but if you don’t have a glue gun, I highly recommend this glue gun. I have these glue guns in 2 different sizes and use them for all kinds of crafts!
Labels (optional)
Chalkboard labels will complete this easy DIY project and help organize your home. Dollar Tree sells chalkboard labels and whiteboard labels but I think if you make your own labels for these Dollar Tree makeover bins, they will have a huge impact!
I made some chalkboard labels using my Cricut Explore Air machine and Chalk Board Vinyl and can be used around the house in other ways.
DIY Burlap Fabric Dollar Store Bins Wrap Up
You can quickly tidy up your home to look stylish with these DIY Burlap Baskets using Plastic Dollar Store Bins. These DIY Dollar Store baskets are simple to make using basic supplies from the Dollar Tree but look like they are expensive baskets! If you are looking for storage baskets and Pantry organization on a budget, try this burlap fabric DIY Dollar Tree project!
If you are looking for a way to save money on expensive baskets to display in your home, try making these DIY burlap dollar store bins! Even if you don’t use burlap fabric, you can try wrapping these Dollar Store baskets with any fabric or leaving them plain to organize your entire home.
Don’t forget!
✅ These baskets are the most popular with my readers and featured in this post. Get some while they are still available.
This post was first published on January 31, 2017.
I get asked all the time where the small bookshelf pictured below is from but sadly, I sold it soon after writing this blog post. The bookcase was given to us so I’m not sure where it is from 🙁 I suggest searching for an office furniture store (the previous owner used it in his office).
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