Upgrade Your Countertop Storage This Spring With A Cute Dollar Tree DIY

Savvy crafters know that Dollar Tree is one of the best places to gather cost-effective supplies for DIY decor. This discount store features a surprisingly robust craft section and plenty of decor items rife with potential for a fabulous update. If you're keen on decorating with the seasons but not willing to spend an arm and a leg for premium decor, Dollar Tree is the perfect place to turn to. In this DIY, you can transform affordable Dollar Tree items into valuable countertop storage with a refreshing spring twist.

TikTok creator thenestdesigns shared a unique, practical spring decor idea perfect for keeping your counters organized. They walk through the steps to create charming compartment storage using supplies from Dollar Tree. For this DIY, you'll need a mini Crafters Square Wood Slat Crate, Bunny Shaped MDF Decor, Wooden Peg Dolls, brown paint or stain, pastel paints, and a hot glue gun. If you want more than one compartment, consider combining two or three mini crates. Use a staple gun and wood glue to adhere the compartments side by side.

Kick off this DIY by painting or staining your crate and wood pegs. To coat your pegs more evenly, place them in a plastic bag with a small amount of stain. Shake up the bag, and use your hands to coat each peg. Take them out, and use a napkin to wipe off excess stain. While you're waiting for these components to dry, paint each wooden bunny a different pastel color.

Once all your wooden pieces are dry, it's time to assemble your countertop container. Start by gluing the pegs on the bottom corners of the container. Glue the bunnies across the front. For a different look, consider attaching Dollar Tree's Seasonal Collected Wood Egg Beaded Garland around the edge of your crate. Alternatively, you can craft a similar DIY with a Crafters Square Wood Tray. Go through the same preparation process as you would with the crate, and embellish the tray with painted wood bunnies or anything else that screams spring.

Once your container is done, use it to keep kitchen counters clutter-free. Store away keys, lighters, headphones, or whatever other random items end up on your counters. You can also use it to store kitchen supplies you want close at hand, such as napkins, seasonings, or utensils. Or use this DIY as a decorative feature, filling it with artificial flowers. If you DIY the tray version of this craft, you can style it with a candle, salt and pepper shaker, or floral arrangement to place on your kitchen island or dining room table for an infusion of spring energy.