Tidy Up Bathroom Clutter With A Simple Dollar Tree DIY

What do you do when you want bathroom essentials close at hand, but a crowded vanity is a major pet peeve? Clear away countertop clutter with a Dollar Tree hack for bathroom organization. There are many items you can use to organize your bathroom, but this one is made from nothing more than a drinking glass and an incense burner. As is, the results are both easy to look at and make grabbing what you need even easier. But the materials are also a blank slate for customization with paint and other craft supplies.

Make your storage solution cute with affordable Dollar Tree Rocks Glass Candle Holders and Floral Ceramic Incense Trays to make enclosed storage containers for your essentials. You'll need an equal number of candle holders and incense trays. Simply place the tray on top of the candle holder like a lid, and you have your basic storage container. The round incense trays sit evenly atop each glass, and knob-like projection in the center of each tray acts as a lid handle. Fill the glasses with cotton balls, swabs, small feminine products, or other necessities.

The trays come in white, gray, or black; the lighter shades lend an immediate spa feel to the look, and they're paintable, no matter the color. If you want to disguise the jars' contents slightly, swap out the candle holders for a few of these Etched Lines Highball Glasses. Reserve another glass to use as a candle holder. Set a votive or small scented candle inside, and make it part of your quick-access display that will keep your bathroom organized on a budget.

Unadorned containers and lids lend themselves perfectly to a calming, streamlined effect ideal for a spa-inspired bathroom that will make you feel like you're on a retreat. Still, that might not mesh with your personal style. A coat or two of paint on the incense trays is the simplest way to customize your new container set. Opt for a hue that complements the colors in your decor, and leave the glasses as-is.

There's nothing wrong with bedazzling your containers as well. Trim the lip and the base with metallic decorative tape, and paint the incense tray a matching or contrasting color. Trade out the metallic trim for an edging made by gluing plastic gems or other decorative elements around the top, bottom, or even the entire exterior of the jar. Trim made from ribbon or jute cord is a cute option that will leave you with an entirely different aesthetic.

Linger a bit longer in Dollar Tree's candle aisle — the store often sells candle holders made of smoky, colorful , iridescent, or mercury-style glass. You may find clear glass votive holders that slide into a sleek metal stand or ones in shapes beyond the cylinder with textured sides or patterns. You may even fall in love with a glass container already holding a candle. Don't let that stop you; just repurpose the jar once the candle is finished. Many of the candle holders are about 1 inch narrower than the Rock Glass Candle Holder, but the size may still suit your storage needs. You can also use different incense trays, small jewelry dishes, or other decorative items that are similar in size as the lid.