10 DOLLAR TREE DIY MUTLIPURPOSE ORGANIZERS

Hello everyone!!! Josie here from LifeAt50&Beyond. Ever since hitting 100K+ subscribers I have been thinking of doing a "Top 10 List" of all the DIYs I have made. For all of the people who have supported me I cannot thank you enough for all your support. The success of the channel has been because of all you. Hopefully this list that I am about to make will help both new and old subscribers of the channel. I will also link this list to Pinterest.

For this list I will be focusing on DIYs that would help crafters such as myself. We do not want clutter in our work areas so these DIYs will be a lot of help to all of you who have the same passion for crafting like me. This will also be helpful to those who are thinking about getting into crafting. It will inspire who further when you see your work area or workstation free of clutter.

So let's get unto the list. Take note these DIYs are not arranged in any order. These are the 10 DIYs that I have deemed best for crafters to avoid any clutter in their workspace. If you have any suggestions or comments just send me a message or leave a comment. So let's get started!!!

For this project I used stackable bins that I bought from Dollar Tree. This is perfect for your work space. But not only there. This will be a perfect organizer under your sink as well. Depending on how you setup the bin, it will be possible to store your spray paint cans or tall bottles in this bin. On the video I used it for our stuff to store under the sink and also showed how to use it for my dog's stuff.



For many years I have been wrapping gifts that I would give my relatives and friends. So I have a lot of gift wrapping paper. Because of a request from a subscriber I was able to make an organizer for the said gift wrapping papers. It can hold 12 rolls of gift wrapping paper and it only costs $1. This solved my storage issue with the wrapping papers.



Here is a quick DIY that you can do so you would have a stand for your glue gun. For just less than $3 I was able to make a glue stand with a container for glue sticks. It solved the problem I was having with burning my work table. Since the material I used is glass it will not melt nor burn. It's very simple to make and it will help out all crafters who use hot glue guns.



Next one is another request from a subscriber. He requested it for his daughter. He wanted to give hs daughter a nightstand. For this project I used 2 interlocking crates that I bought from Wal-Mart and stacked them. If you want to make this sturdier you can use hot glue or E6000. In this video I showed how to setup the nightstand with different types of bins. You can also use decorated shoeboxes as an alternative to the bins if you do not have bins.

Truth be told this is one of the DIYs I am very proud of. Believe it or not until today I find myself using this project for all of my crafting needs. It is a mobile organizer. I can easily move it into any place in my crafting room. Most of the things I use are all in this mobile organizer. And the good thing about it is you can make this DIY on the cheap. You do not need to spend a lot of money on creating good projects. Always go for the "bang for the buck" mentality when going into these projects. Check the video out and see what you think of this specific project.



No matter how we try to control it we always run out of space in our work area. We try everything from rearranging furniture to getting bigger bins. The thing with rooms is that we do not always use a majority of the space it has. With this DIY we will be able to use the door as a place to organize our materials. It will help a lot with clearing clutter and making space in the work area. Check it out.



Doing multipurpose organizers can be a blast. On one hand you create something out of nothing and on the other hand you can use that something for different purposes. These projects shows you that these organizers can be used for both your crafts and for makeup. It will be a great addition to any room. In this video I revamped one organizer that I made for the purposes of a buffet. I revamped it to be used for my paint bottles. The other one is a new project for the same multipurpose function. Great with stamps and of course great with makeup kits.



This project came about when I was running out of space for my scrapbooks. I wanted to organize my small collection of scrapbooks. The project was a success since it helped me with organizing my scrapbooks and of course it will be expandable which will help a lot especially once my collection grows in number. Very simple to make and great for your craft room.



Another simple project that has multipurpose uses. Using a baking tray and some magnetic materials I was able to make a multipurpose organizer  that you can use for your crafting and even use it in your kitchen. A very quick and fast DIY. I also gave a couple of suggestions on how to use this project on other things. Check the video out and tell me what you think about it.

On this project I used materials I bought from Dollar Tree. It's another organizer. I call it a caddy. The stuff that you can put into this caddy may be limited but it will really be a big help for you with your crafting. You can also use this in your kitchen and even in your small office. The uses for this caddy is endless.







So there it is folks. Our first instalment of Top 10 Projects. Tell me what did you think about the list? Do you have any requests for future Top 10s? You can message me at my YouTube channel or leave a comment on this blog. Your suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you so much for the support. This keeps me inspired with what I do on my channel.

Until next time! Bye!!!

Last Minute Holiday Decorations that Last Through Winter Season Part 3

This is part 3 of a 3-part series. Click on part 1 and part 2 to get more inspirations in decorating your home for the holidays that will last through the entire Winter season.

I love to upcycle, refresh, revamp, recycle things and that includes my DIY projects. I would like to show you how I refreshed two projects that, incidentally, I also refreshed this last Spring. I love using inexpensive items, mostly from Dollar Tree to keep me on my low budget!

First, I replaced the wreath that I attached to the four wooden frames from Dollar Tree. The first time I used these four frames was in Winter last year when I created the deer in the forest faux window frame scenery, which I entitled Dollar Tree DIY Winter Wonderland Window Frame. Then, in the Spring of 2019, I recycled it to decorate for Spring.

Next, I made a pair of mini cypress topiaries using the mini Christmas Trees and two similar white cups from Dollar Tree. I filled in the empty spaces inside the cups using some of the red napkins with snowflakes that I got from Dollar Tree also. The napkins came 20 in a pack. Then, I placed bows made of Dollar Tree red \-and-white strings on top of the trees.  I love making simple but beautiful things out of inexpensive items!

Then, I revamped the wall hanging I created using an 11"x14" black picture frame from Dollar Tree. I used a Dollar Tree placemat as an insert. Then, I added three hooks from Dollar Tree below the frame and hung three paddle-shaped cutting boards also from Dollar Tree. I kept the same placemat but revamped and redecorated the cutting boards by covering the cups that I used to mimic small pots. I used burlap and added embellishments.

The first time I used this wall hanging was in December of 2018 when I created the "JOY" sign.
I hung this on our kitchen wall next to the sliding door.

And...here are some photos of my decorated fireplace mantle where I used the wreath frame and the topiaries! I added my galvanized miniature houses from Target Dollar Spot last year and a small white bottle brush tree to balance it out!

And here is the collage of all the projects!

Click on the thumbnail below to watch the full tutorial on my YouTube channel.

So, that's it, folks! I hope you enjoyed these 3-part series as much as I enjoyed making them for you! I also hope that I gave you some ideas to make decorations for the holidays that you can keep all Winter long!

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS and ENJOY YOUR WINTER!!!

Last Minute Holiday Decorations that Last Through Winter Season Part 2

Oh, the holidays...doesn't this time of the year fills your heart with gladness? The atmosphere at the malls, retail shops, restaurants, tourist spots, and the workplaces decorated for the season is so festive and makes you want to take each piece of inspiration home with you. Taking pictures of these decorated places and posting them on your social media accounts are some of the ways you can keep them with you. But, there is even a better way-- making them yourself on a smaller scale!

Here's part 2 of a three-part series. Click part 1 if you haven't read it yet! Here on part 2, I am showing you how I decorated our buffet console table and the wall shelf hanging above it. I used the four projects from part 1 and added three more easy DIYs to complete the look!

 

One of the DIYs I used on the wall is the tobacco basket swag I created in part 1. I hung it above the black shelf. I wanted to decorate the shelf simply, so I made a burlap garland to drape over it. I used a couple of yards of burlap and several wired garlands from Dollar Tree that I connected together.

Next, I decorated a DIY 3-Tiered Tray that I made back in Fall. On the top tier, I hot glued my DIY little red house from part 1. I also used the birdcage cardinal from the same tutorial. I added some faux greenery, LED candles, and some berries from Dollar Tree. The outcome is stunning! I love it!

Here's another version that I did not include in the video. I added a snowman from Dollar Tree.

Next, I made a miniature cypress topiary tree. I used a small Christmas tree and a snowman cup both from Dollar Tree. This is a simple DIY that took only a couple of minutes to complete. Here's the outcome!

                                             

I also hung the little red truck DIY wall art that I made on part 1. I hung it just below the shelf.
                                               

Then, below it, I placed three LED miniature houses that I purchased last year from Target Dollar Spot. I used a white ceramic food tray and propped the houses with some ired garland ties from Dollar Tree. I placed the houses in between the tiered trays and the topiary! The lantern next to the topiary is from the 99 Cents Only Store last year. I embellished it with a wired garland tie that I shaped into a small wreath and topped with some berries on top. The golden wooden "home" sign was from Target Dollar Spot last year too! I really love this ensemble!

I added a few more items after I posted my YouTube video. That's what's good about having a blog, I get to share additional ideas that happened before or after I upload my videos! Like the photos shown below:

I removed 2 of the 3 houses and placed a red-and-white buffalo check deer on the left of the remaining house and a pair of red-and-white snow booties on its right! I then moved the wooden home sign in front of it.


Then, this happened...

I moved the deer on the left side of the shelf and the booties to the right. I laid them on top of the garland on the shelf. I also added LED clip-on candles I got at Amazon.

So, it proves to show that you can change your mind to achieve the look that you want.
Click the thumbnail below to watch the entire process:

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Next...part 3!

Last Minute Holiday Decorations that Last Through Winter Season Part 1

If you feel that you are too late to decorate for the holidays, don't fret! Here are a few holiday decorations that you can easily make in time for the holidays! These projects are easy on the budget and you can keep them up all through the Winter season. Here's part 1 of a 3 part series.

For our family room and kitchen, I decided to go a bit bold by using bright red. Think of the cardinal, it's red feathers are bright against the snow-covered thistles of the pine trees. So, I decided to make that red as my inspiration! I went to my Dollar Tree to buy cardinal ornaments, red berries, two green mini Christmas trees, and some wired garland branches. I also got a little red truck ornament to match!

First, I made this swag by inverting one of the small trees and then tying it into this white basket tray that looks like a tobacco basket, which I bought at Walmart last Spring. I used one of the garland ties from Dollar Tree to tie it the tree to the basket. Then, I topped it with a black-and-white buffalo check bow that I created from a roll of ribbon that I got on clearance at Hobby Lobby last year. I also got the small wooden tag ornament that says "JOY" at Walmart. It came in a set of 6 for $1.98. Then, I added a cluster of berries for the pop of red!

Next, I revamped a little old wooden house art piece from Dollar Tree. I cut an old shoebox in red-and-black buffalo check in the same shape as the wooden house to use it as a backing.

 I cut out in the same shape of the house a piece of red napkin with white snowflakes to use as an inner lining for the house. It will serve as a backdrop of a small wreath I created using a piece of wired garland from Dollar Tree. I added berries and also another small wooden tag ornament from Walmart. I love how it turned out!

Next, I decorated a white birdcage that I purchased at the 99 Cents Only Store last Spring. I created a small nest out of a wired garland tie from Dollar Tree. Then, I placed it inside the birdcage and added the cardinal on top of the nest. Finally, I embellished the top with a polka-dotted gray ribbon and some berries. Isn't it adorable?

Lastly, I made a holiday wall art using a faux shiplap wooden frame I made last Summer as a backdrop. I used the garland ties to create three small trees. I cut them to shape and attached them to wooden dowels I got at Dollar Tree. Then I hot glued them onto the frame. Then, I glued the little red truck ornament in front of the trees. I added 3 wired garlands and a black-and-white buffalo check bow on the top of the frame to finish it off! 

Watch the full tutorials on my YouTube channel by clicking on the thumbnail below!

                                         

Don't forget to subscribe to this blog and my YouTube channel so you don't miss out on more budget-friendly DIYs. Part 2 and part 3 to follow.

DIY Winter Decor Ideas for $10 or Less Collaboration

WINTER DECOR COLLABORATION

Hello everyone. Josie again here to provide you more DIYs for the winter season. This one is very special to me because it's a collaboration with some of my fellow YouTubers who are also some of my greatest friends. I sent out a message to all of them hoping that they would do a collaboration with me. To my surprise, they all said yes. Even if they were all busy they took the time to join me. It almost brought me to tears as you can see in the video.

The challenge was to create winter decor DIYs for $10 or less. As of now, this collaboration video is one of, if not the best, highlights of my YouTube channel.

I want to give each one of them a shout out and a huge THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.

Listed below are our channel names that you can search on YouTube:
Abellee25
Araceli Chan DIY
Belinda's DIY's
Designs and Inspirations - GreenCrystalRose
Elaine Petrakis Midnight Crafter
Kristin Kay
LifeAt50&Beyond
Measure & Mix
Mimys Glam and Designs
Petalisbless
Teresa Plans

To see all of our DIYs just click on the link to the playlist in this video's description box. Once you click it, all videos will automatically play one after the other. Make sure to leave all of us some love by commenting, liking, and sharing the videos. Also, don't forget to subscribe to all our channels. 

It has been a very rewarding year so far. This will not be all possible without all of you. Thank you for all the love and support.

Don't forget to subscribe to this blog and my YouTube Channel, so that you will get notified whenever I post a new blog or upload new videos! Thank you so much!

Until next time! Bye!