13 Clever Decor & Storage DIY Using Dollar Tree Glass Vases

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A simple glass vase isn't boring; it's full of potential. No matter the season, Dollar Tree has an assortment of affordable glass vases on its shelves. All it takes is a little DIY to jazz them up or repurpose them for more creative uses.

Below are 13 clever decor and storage DIYs that use Dollar Tree glass vases. There's a reason this is the Dollar Tree decor that design experts swear by. There are dozens of Dollar Tree decor hacks that turn these glass vases into awe-worthy items. Many of them are fully craftable alongside other dollar store items. However, some of the supplies used are seasonal. Therefore, expect to find some embellishments at other popular retailers. Even with outsourced supplies, every one of these glass vase projects is still doable on a budget. Read on below for ideas on how to upgrade various glass vases from local dollar stores.

Dollar Tree's Clear Glass Cylinder Vases are the perfect height to house flameless candles. Dress up the outer glass with Main Street Wall Creations Peony Dreams Wall Art or another adhesive sticker. Avoid using real candles since the glass isn't heat-tempered — real flames would cause the stickers to peel off. A better option is a flameless, electronic candle. The dollar-store tealight candles are too short, but Homemory Outdoor Waterproof Flameless Candles should fit neatly inside. This vase hack elevates ordinary candles in any room.

An elegant catch tray is a great way to make clutter look contained and purposeful in high-traffic home spaces. Design a catch dish using a wider glass vase, like the Wide Cylinder Vase, as the base piece. Use a lightweight bowl, also made of glass or plastic, to fit over the upside-down vase. Spray paint or use Plaid Mod Podge to decoupage the two pieces before using e6000 Industrial Strength Adhesive, to adhere them together. These dishes are a great fit for foyer tables, kitchen counters, and bedroom nightstands.

Craft an eccentric bubble-style tiered organizer out of multiple Clear Round Glass Floral Vases. Stack these bowls, using napkin rings as dividers that are glued on between each one. Angle the bowls slightly outward to create small pockets for makeup, cotton balls, or decorative knick-knacks. One cute idea is to layer a bubble vase with stylish Dollar Tree fillers, like Colorful Mini Decorative Accent Pebbles and a Luminessence LED Tealight Candle in the center. Don't forget to create a steady base for the bubble shelves, such as a Clear Glass Salad Plate.

Make another classy candleholder vase by wrapping the glass with QC Laurel Blue Adhesive Shelf Liner. Tie a Floral Garden Chunky Glitter Ribbon around the top and pick a flameless candle that's just tall enough to peek out over the ribbon. If you prefer a more rustic look, follow the same idea but use the stone-like QC Beige Adhesive Covering or wood-like Con-Tact QC Adhesive Covering Shelf Liner instead. Top it off with a burlap-style ribbon to finish the look.

Turn Square Glass Candleholders into stained glass to add a burst of color to a room. Use HOBBIESAY PET Stained Glass Lead Lines to outline the square glass with thick black lines and secure them in place with Gallery Glass Liquid Leading. It may be tempting to use dollar store acrylic paint, but the best option is glass paint, which adheres better to this material type. Bold colors are recommended for a true stained glass look, but pastel colors can also be used for a more minimalist and modern aesthetic.

Dollar Tree's fishbowl-shaped vase is too small for fish, but it's the perfect size for succulents. As long as you include sufficient drainage, real cacti can thrive. Layer gravel or river rocks at the bottom, before laying activated charcoal or another gritty soil-like mixture on top. If you don't have a green thumb, line the bottom with Floral Garden Multi-Toned River Pebbles for a synthetic plant. If Dollar Tree doesn't have any artificial succulents, At Home has a wide selection that rivals dollar store prices.

There are unique ways to use Dollar Tree products to make a plant propagation station. You'll need several items, including two Photo Frames, a Tumbling Tower Games set with individual blocks to attach to the frames, and a few tall glass vases. For a more rustic look, browse other frame options and use the Decorative Clear Glass Vases, which are shorter but have a dated appearance. There are also Glass Milk Jar Color Vases; however, the tinted glass makes it difficult to monitor plant health and growth over time. You can also use this item to stow single flowers from bouquets or a personal garden.

Winter is approaching quickly, but you can keep summer alive with a bright and summery Dollar Tree home decor idea. Grab the round vase, a ceramic jar, and twine. Depending on your location, the Dollar Tree may still have seashell bags in stock. Otherwise, find Akasha Superfoods Decorative White Shells for a budget-friendly price. You can use hot glue to adhere all the pieces together, but the glass bowl is not heat tempered — reduce the risk of damaging the glass and other pieces by using e6000 glue instead.

Craft a goblet-style plant holder using a fishbowl vase, twine, spray paint, and a pedestal-style candleholder, like the Luminessence Glass Taper Candleholder. Cover the vase and candleholder in a metallic-colored all-surface spray paint, like Krylon COLORmaxx Spray Paint and Primer. Add texture with a thin string of twine tied around the top. We recommend using artificial plants, since the design doesn't have a drainage hole. It can potentially house succulents, but the substrate would need to be piled high for young cacti to stick out the top of the goblet to be seen.

Add a boho touch to your home by putting small flowers in handmade hanging vases. Start with a small dollar store vase, such as the Adorn Vase. Follow @sibster's Instagram post to tie twine or string into a macrame-style pot hanger. Hang the finished vase on upper cabinets, other hanging wall decor, or individually placed wall hooks. When hanging artificial plants, use lightweight Tool Bench Mini Self-Adhesive Hooks. However, if the vase has water and real plant cuttings, use sturdier hooks, like Command Medium Designer Hooks.

Embody the spirit of a '50s diner with a DIY drinking straw receptacle in your kitchen. Look for a vase around 8 inches tall to match the height of a standard drinking straw. Add embellishments like Floral Garden Diamond Wrap Ribbon and Crafters Square Handmade Pop-Up Embellishment Stickers with e6000 glue. If you want a lid for your straw canister, take a look at Dollar Tree's glass storage jars that can be creatively upcycled. One of the lids may fit your vase, leaving you with a spare jar on hand for other DIY projects.

Stroll between the candle and glass sections at the dollar store, and you'll find candle pedestals and vases with similar diameters. Fit a vase atop a pedestal with e6000 glue to create glamorous receptacles for a bathroom countertop. Fill the repurposed vases with cotton swabs, floss picks, or Q-tips and set them in the corner. There's a simple but clever decor rule for a more aesthetic look. Here's a hint: Craft a set of three and choose varying vase heights to improve the overall design.

The most unique Dollar Tree vase also has the most creative options, and the fishbowl-shaped vase is ideal for a DIY snow globe. Create a base layer using miniature pebbles or Floral Garden White Decorative Sand. On top, place an assortment of Dollar Tree's seasonal figurines. Given that the holidays are nearly upon us, assemble a cute winter village using the Cobblestone Corners Christmas Winter Village Figurines. When spring comes, trade out these villagers for the gnomes, fairies, and other spring-like garden decor, making this snow globe a year-round piece of decor.