What to Buy at Dollar Tree: The 50 Best Items (2024)

The ultimate list of the 50 best Dollar Tree items to hack, transform, and makeover!

Are you a frequent Dollar Tree shopper?

Do you enjoy crafting, updating, and hacking Dollar store items?

Are you curious about what Dollar Tree Bargains are best compared to Walmart and other competitive retailers?

I've written many Dollar Tree posts, transformed countless Dollar Tree products, and even wrote about the best Dollar Tree items for crafters and decorators.

I've been updating Dollar Tree products for so long that I wanted to share an updated list of the 50 best items to buy at Dollar Tree. I picked items geared towards crafters and decorators and projects and materials that will help you craft and decorate your home for less.

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Keep in mind that inventory at Dollar Tree locations will vary. Products that I found at my local store may not be available in all Dollar Tree locations.

THE BEST DOLLAR TREE STORAGE ITEMS

1. Dollar Tree Storage Drawers

These little plastic drawers are perfect for updating into modern industrial farmhouse storage. You can use them to organize craft, hardware, or small household supplies.

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2. Dollar Tree Storage Containers and Baskets

You can't go wrong with Dollar Tree storage. They carry a wide varietyof baskets and bins in various sizes and colors. They're also super easy to update and customize to fit your decor.

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My favorites are the plastic woven baskets that can be turned into vintage locker baskets and the small plastic bins that are easy to update with spray paint.

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DIY Vintage Lockers / Industrial Bins


3. Dollar Tree Storage Jars

Dollar Tree storage jars have so many great uses. From organizing to creating unique holiday and season projects and decor.

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Pumpkin / Santa Belt / Industrial Storage

The Best Dollar Tree Floral Items

4. Dollar Tree Succulents

During the spring and summer, Dollar Tree has some pretty amazing succulent picks. I stuck a few in terra cotta pots that I updated with paint and ribbon from Dollar Tree.

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5. Dollar Tree Floral Picks

Dollar Tree has a wide variety of floral picks that are perfect for sprucing up your home. I especially love using their spring florals in my home.

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6. Dollar Tree Floral Foam

Floral foam is a must for keeping your floral picks in place and creating beautiful arrangements.

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7. Dollar Tree Floral Tape

The perfect craft accessory for creating beautiful wreaths.

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8. Dollar Tree Foam, Wire and Grapevine Wreaths

Dollar Tree has a few options when it comes to floral wreaths. Add floral picks to foam wreaths, mesh to wire wreaths, or succulents to grapevine wreaths.

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9. Dollar Tree Reindeer Moss

Reindeer moss is perfect for adding to wreaths or floral arrangements or even to pots to givefaux plants a more realistic look.

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10. Glass Gems

Add these little clear glass gems to the bottom of vases or use them to makeadorablepersonalized glass bead pendants and magnets.

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11. Dollar Tree Clear Vases

Dollar Tree has a wide variety of clear vases that can be filled with stones from Dollar Tree or updated with a little paint and Rub 'n Buff. They're the perfect foundation for many DIY projects.

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Black and White Succulent Vases / Hearth and Hand Inspired Vase

12. Dollar Tree Natural Raffia

Raffia is a crafting staple that can be stitched, weaved, braided, or coiled. You can keep it in its natural state or die it for endless color combinations.


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13. Dollar Tree Ribbon

Dollar Tree has a wide variety of ribbons and laces perfect for sprucing up basic towels or making bows, wreaths, keychains, wreaths, and wall hangings.What to Buy at Dollar Tree: The 50 Best Items (17)

The Best Dollar Tree Craft Items

14. Dollar Tree Craft Sticks

The projects you can make with Dollar Tree craft sticks are endless. From kid and seasonal crafts to unique decor and labels.

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15. Dollar Tree Clothespins

These little wood clothespins are perfect for making banners, hanging important dates and information on chicken wire frames, or displaying Christmas cards from an antique window.

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16. Dollar Tree Bakers Twine

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The Best Dollar Tree Art Supplies

17. Dollar Tree Art Palette

You can't beat the six-pack of art palettes at Dollar Tree. They're easy to clean, but also super affordable that you can toss them and not feel bad.

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18. Dollar Tree Mod Podge

Mod Podge is by far my favorite crafting glue. This versatile glue is perfect for making DIY coasters oradding scrapbook paper to clothespins, canvases, or glass beads. The possibilities are endless!

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19. Dollar Tree Self Ink Stamps
Are you a scrapbooker or crafter? Dollar Tree self-ink stamps make fun additions to scrapbook pages, cards, and craft projects.

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20. Dollar Tree Decorative Tape

Deco Tape is another great Dollar Tree item perfect for scrapbooking or adding a fun pop of color and texture to just about any craft project.

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21. Dollar Tree Foam Board

From drawing to art projects to DIY signs, Dollar Tree foam board is great for so many craft and DIY projects.

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22. Dollar Tree Stretched Canvas

Just like foam board,the stretched canvas and canvas panels from Dollar Tree are great for creating customized DIY art.

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23. Dollar Tree Adhesive and Poster Letters

Dollar Tree has a variety of adhesive and poster letters that are perfect for adding to Dollar Tree foam board or art canvases to create beautiful DIY signs.


The Best Dollar Tree Party Supplies

24. Dollar Tree White Table Cloth

The plastic white tablecloths from Dollar Tree aren't just for parties. You can lay them down to protect your table while crafting or cut them up and make a DIY Dollar Tree plastic tablecloth wreath.

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25. Dollar Tree Tissue Paper

Grab some Dollar Tree Mod Podge, art canvases, and a pack of tissue paper and have fun decoupaging and creating DIY art.

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The Best Dollar Tree Kitchen Supplies

26. Dollar Tree Burner Covers

Burner covers aren't just for your grandma's stove. Grab a set and make a couplestylish caption mirrors.

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27. Dollar Tree Wire Baskets

Use Dollar Tree wire baskets to organize your kitchen drawers or create a DIY message board. Either way, these versatile baskets are perfect for organizing or creating beautiful home decor.

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28. Dollar Tree Dish Towels

Dollar Tree dish towels may not be the best quality (I like to use them for cleaning), but they're easy to spruce up witha little Dollar Tree lace.

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The Best Dollar Tree Garden Supplies

29. Dollar Tree Plant Markers

You can't beat a pack of 10 plant labels for a dollar!Print out these free herb garden printables and you have the perfect garden accessory.

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30. Dollar Tree Terra Cotta Pots

Paint, age or leave them as is. Terra cotta pots from Dollar Tree are perfect for starting a plantor herb garden or simply displaying your favorite faux greenery.

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How toAge Dollar Tree Terra Cotta Pots

The Best Dollar Tree Games

31. Dollar Tree Puzzles

Not only are Dollar Tree puzzles fun for kids, but you can also update them to create a cute personalized gift.

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32. Jenga

The small wood pieces of this fun wood block game are the perfect size for creating distressed number tags.

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33. Dollar Tree Rubik's Cubes

Just like puzzles, Dollar Tree Rubik's cubes are great for personalizing. Simply print out pictures of your family or favorite vacation spots, use Mod Podge (from Dollar Tree!) to apply them to the Rubik's cube, and have fun personalizing them.

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The Best Dollar Tree Seasonal Decor

34. Dollar Tree Pumpkins

So many possibilities when it comes to updating Dollar Tree pumpkins. My favorite is to cover them in chalk paint for a quick and easy update.

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35. Dollar Tree Carrot Jump Ropes

The Dollar Tree carrot jump ropes aren't just for kids. A little paint can easily turn them into perfect neutral spring decor.

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36. Dollar Tree Garden Stakes

I've found garden stakes at Dollar Tree in the spring and fall and love to update them to create customized yard signs.

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37. Dollar Tree Metal Flower & Garden Planter

Dollar Tree has some great planters in the spring, my favorite being the metal flowers and garden planter that I easily aged for a rustic look.

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38. Dollar Tree Ornament Wall Decor

Add a bit of sparkle and glitter to an oversized ornament for the perfect neutral holiday decor.

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39. Dollar Tree Ornament Necklace

Light up your ugly Christmas sweater or transform a Dollar Tree light bulb necklace into vintage-inspired Christmas bulbs.

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40. Dollar Tree Clear Ornaments

You can create so many fun projects with Dollar Tree clear ornaments. Dollar Tree even has a ton of craft items that you can use to fill the ornaments.

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Bottle Brush Ornament /Ornament Gift Tag

The Best Dollar Tree Home Decor

41. Dollar Tree Clear Pillar Candles

These glass taper candle holders are probably one of the most popular Dollar Tree decor items. They're great as is or update them with a little chalk paint for the perfect farmhouse look.

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42. Dollar Tree Pedestal Candle Holder

The black and white pedestal candle holders from Dollar Tree aren't much to be desired as is, but you can easily updatethem with paint to look like wood.

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43. Dollar Tree Votive Holder

Dollar Tree has a few different glass votive holders, which I love using to create little gifts or favors for the holidays. Simply add tags, greenery, and bakers twine (from Dollar Tree) to the silver mercury glass votives, or create your own mercury glass votives for a fun Valentine's Day project.

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44. Dollar Tree Frames

Dollar Tree frames are not only great for decorating your walls, but you can turn them into fun projects like lanterns and terrariums.

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The Best Dollar Tree Auto and Tool Products

45. Dollar Tree Hardware Storage Case

Not an item you're going to update, but these little clear hardware storage boxes from Dollar Tree are perfect for organizing small craft and hardware supplies.

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46. Dollar Tree Cotton Twine

Macrame anyone?The cotton twine at Dollar Tree is perfect for all your macrame and crafting projects.

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47. Dollar Tree Foam Brushes

If you do any crafting projects then you know how important these foam brushes are. Perfect for applying Mod Podge or stain and cheap enough to throw away.

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48. Dollar Tree Foam Mounting Tape

49. Dollar Tree Glue Dots

Two more great Dollar Tree products are perfect for scrapbookers and a variety of crafting projects.

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50. Dollar Tree Jute Twine

Who doesn't use jute twine? Use it to wrap gifts, make wood bead tassel garlands, wrap bottles, or create unique bracelets. So many great project ideas with this three-pack of jute twine from Dollar Tree.

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I hope this list of the best Dollar Tree items helps you save money on craft supplies and inspires you to get crafty and transform your own Dollar Tree finds.

What are your favorite Dollar Tree items?

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The Best Dollar Tree Storage Makeovers


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FAQs

What is the best day to shop at Dollar Tree? ›

days of the week to hit Dollar Tree are typically Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays.” On these days, Dollar Trees tend to be less crowded, since most people are busy with work or school. Many stores are also restocked over the weekend or Monday, meaning you'll find a greater selection.

Is Dollar Tree raising their prices to a dollar fifty? ›

In a recent earnings call, Dollar Tree executive chairman and CEO Rick Dreiling alerted media that prices will now rise to around $1.50 on average and cap at around $7 for higher-priced items (with $5 being the former cap).

What is Dollar Tree famous for? ›

With stores in thousands of communities across the U.S. and Canada, Dollar Tree is known for providing unparalleled values and a “thrill-of-the-hunt” shopping experience.

How much is one item at Dollar Tree? ›

Dollar Tree raised the base price of items to $1.25 in 2021. "This year, across 3,000 stores, we expect to expand our multi-price assortment by over 300 items at price points ranging from $1.50 to $7," Dollar Tree Chairman and CEO Rick Dreiling said during the company's fourth-quarter earnings call earlier this month.

What's the best day to go shopping? ›

Wednesday is the best day of the week to go grocery shopping because stores are usually less crowded mid-week. For the freshest items, time your shop for store opening or closing.

Is it actually cheaper to shop at the dollar store? ›

Just because an item is priced lower at the dollar store doesn't necessarily mean you're saving anything. Discount stores may offer what looks like the same product for less but they may actually be more expensive. Doing some comparison shopping before you buy can ensure that you're getting the most bang for your buck.

Is Dollar Tree raising prices again in 2024? ›

Dollar Tree is yet again not sticking to the dollar theme in its name. The company announced last month that it would be increasing the prices on items again. The official prices announced were a minimum of $1.50.

Is Dollar Tree raising prices to $7? ›

The price cap on items at Dollar Tree stores will now be $7. In 2021, the company raised the base price of items from $1 to $1.25.

Why is Dollar Tree getting more expensive? ›

In the company's most recent earnings call, executive chairman and CEO Rick Dreiling said the increase was part of Dollar Tree's “multi-price point strategy” to offer shoppers a more “relevant assortment,” Business Insider reported.

Is Dollar Tree Chinese owned? ›

Dollar Tree, Inc. is an American multi-price-point chain of discount variety stores.

Does Walmart own Dollar Tree? ›

No. Dollar Tree is a US-based, publicly-traded company. Their shares trade on the NASDAQ. Their ticker sign is DLTR.

Why is everything 1.25 at Dollar Tree now? ›

According to Yahoo Finance, a $5 price cap was announced in June 2023. The base price had also been raised to $1.25 in 2021. According to Dreiling, the move was made in order to add new products to their shelves.

Why does Dollar Tree have $5 items? ›

Last year, Dollar Tree started experimenting with prices as high as $5. The more-expensive products included items that the retailer's executives said they hadn't previously been able to offer, such as frozen waffles and coffee creamer.

What is the difference between Dollar Tree and Dollar Tree plus? ›

Adding Dollar Tree Plus Items to Our Stores

We've added Dollar Tree Plus sections to over 5,000 of our stores which provide customers with even greater deals at the $3 and $5 price points.

How can Dollar Tree sell stuff so cheap? ›

One key approach is bulk buying from suppliers. By purchasing millions of units to distribute across their numerous locations, they can acquire products at a lower cost, similar to the savings Costco offers its customers through bulk purchases. Another method dollar stores use is sourcing liquidated items.

How often does Dollar Tree get shipments? ›

We have everything you need for every day, every holiday, and every occasion — all at extreme values and with NEW items arriving every week!

Are all sales final at Dollar Tree? ›

Without the original receipt, items can be exchanged or refunded at the current scanned price. Refunds and exchanges are not provided for gift cards or prepaid financial cards. For online purchases: All sales are final for orders placed at DollarTree.com.

When did the Dollar Tree prices go up? ›

The price cap on items at Dollar Tree stores will now be $7. In 2021, the company raised the base price of items from $1 to $1.25.

How does Dollar Tree keep their prices so low? ›

How does Dollar Tree keep their prices so low? Dollar stores buy a lot of inventory at one time so they discounts and can then pass them along to customers. They will also sometimes purchase damaged items that other stores can't sell.

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