Use A Dollar Tree Pizza Pan To Make A DIY Lid For A Planter Pot

Inexpensive pizza pans today are making their way out of the oven and into use as home décor. For example, you could turn one into a handy storage lid, like YouTuber Blessings Craft Therapy did with a pizza pan from Dollar Tree. By simply covering a planter pot with this DIY lid, the pot transforms into storage. With a little creativity and not much time, you can create an attractive, lidded container, too, to artfully stow things away in the kitchen, or wherever you might need a visually appealing storage solution that keeps clutter out of sight. Depending on what you already have on hand, this simple Dollar Tree DIY can cost less than $10.

You'll need one planter pot for this hack, such as this ceramic faux planter from Dollar Tree ($5), along with, of course, the pizza pan. You can get a 12-inch Dollar Tree pizza pan for $1.25. If you get these items in person, test them out together for the perfect match. Dollar Tree has various planter options, though selection will vary by location; for the widest selection, search the store online.

You'll also need fabric. Note that a typical "fat quarter" piece of fabric measuring about 18 by 22 inches can cost less than $2. You can even upcycle old clothes instead of buying new fabric. For the lid's handle, you could use one from around the house, or pick one up on clearance, or at the Dollar Tree, like this drawer pull for $1.50. For craft supplies, you'll need Mod Podge and adhesive, like E600, along with sandpaper and scissors.

To DIY your own Dollar Tree pizza-pan storage lid, simply cover the pan with fabric using Mod Podge, then attach the handle to the center. Start by cleaning and sanding the pan to scuff up the surface. Next, add a layer of dishwasher-safe Mod Podge to the pan before laying your chosen fabric over the top, pressing and smoothing to eliminate any wrinkles. Trim the fabric all around the edge of the pan, and then add more Mod Podge to any areas that aren't solidly attached. Add another layer of the Mod Podge, then let the pan/lid dry. Once it's dry, center the drawer pull, knob, or handle you have and use adhesive to secure it in place. And you're done.

As Blessings Craft Therapy did, you could give the DIY lid a rustic look by using the sandpaper to go back over the edges for a distressed vibe. That said, if fabric isn't your style, follow your bliss. For example, you could use chalk paint or a spray-on satin for a smooth, sleek finish in your favorite hues. For an artsy look, swap the paint for glass and tile pieces or even salvage broken coffee mugs to create a mosaic top. Have you ever seen a pattern on a paper napkin that you love? Measure and glue it to the lid in a similar way as fabric for a decoupaged look. Always finish with another layer of that Mod Podge.

As for ways to use your new lidded planter-pot storage bin, it can be great on a counter for keeping snacks or dish towels, or doubling as an ice bucket in the kitchen. You could use it in your entryway drop zone as well, to corral items such as pet supplies, reusable grocery bags, sunscreen, hats, and gloves.