Turn Dollar Tree Frames Into A Decorative DIY Greenhouse That Looks High End

A lot goes into hosting your dream garden party. From determining the perfect food pairings to thrifting for the cutest vintage garden party decor, outdoor entertaining costs can add up quickly. Fortunately, there are budget-friendly ways to create a standout decor piece with just materials from Dollar Tree. Dollar Tree DIY centerpieces, like this adorable miniature greenhouse, offer an easy opportunity to add your personality to your decor.

This greenhouse craft is elegant, yet fun, and inexpensive. It utilizes the Special Moments 5x7 Gold Photo Frames and a pack of Crafters Square Wood Craft Cubes from Dollar Tree, each priced at $1.25 per unit. The number of frames needed will depend on the overall size and proportions of your greenhouse design. For example, a greenhouse measuring three frames wide by two frames tall may require roughly 26 frames, depending on the final layout. However, you can experiment with different-sized frames and techniques to adjust. You'll also need hot glue, a staple gun, pliers, a utility knife, a pool noodle, a cookie sheet, fairy lights, and decorative flowers. Natural greens and earthy tones work especially well for the greenhouse aesthetic.

You'll begin by removing the backing, any paper, and glass from the frames. Use pliers to remove the metal prongs if you want a more open-air greenhouse design. If you'd prefer enclosed walls, the glass can be glued back into the frames later. The frames can also be painted before assembly if you'd like a custom finish.

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Dollar Tree Hack That Looks EXPENSIVE! Mini Greenhouse DIY I took simple Dollar Tree picture frames and turned them into this beautiful mini greenhouse decor! 🌿✨ All I did was staple the frames together to build the structure, then filled it with moss and faux flowers—also from Dollar Tree—to create a fresh, spring-inspired display. This is such an easy and budget-friendly DIY that looks way more expensive than it is. Perfect for home decor, gifts, or seasonal decorating! Let me know if you'd try this! 💚 dollartreediy diyhome diydecor budgetdecor springdecor @dollartree

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Once the paint dries, arrange the frames face down in your desired wall layout. In the example layout, the front and back walls use three frames across and two frames high, while the side walls use two-by-two frame sections. Staple each wall section together and confirm that opposite sides match before assembly.

You'll utilize craft cubes to connect the walls. Hot glue the cubes to the corners and centers of the side beams. Then use them as tabs to attach the next side. After the walls are connected, reinforce the seams with additional hot glue. Repeat this process and connect all four walls. Next, you can start the interior decorating before putting on the roof.

The greenhouse interior can be customized however you choose. A pool noodle can work as a hidden base for arranging faux flowers into a fuller centerpiece display. Cut the pool noodle to fit the cookie sheet and flatten one side so it sits securely. Then, use faux moss and fairy lights to help conceal the base while adding texture and glow. Set this on a moss-covered cookie sheet for portability. The greenhouse structure can then be assembled around the decorated base.

If you left the glass out of your frames, add some vines to climb your structure. If you have a green thumb, display your own real plants in the DIY greenhouse surrounded by fairy lights for some evening ambience.

Once the interior is finished, the roof can be attached fairly easily. Similar to attaching the walls, you'll connect a segment of frames equal to the width and length you chose. Use the wooden blocks to form a right angle and glue the corners in place on the inner blocks of the structure to complete the house. Installing the roof last also leaves more room to arrange flowers and decorations inside the greenhouse. The finished greenhouse adds a soft, whimsical touch to your decor while showing just how versatile a few simple Dollar Tree finds can be.