Yesterday, I was browsing the aisles of my local Dollarama... and I found a couple of items that were perfect for DIYing! In the video I made (below) I show you what I found, how I DIYed them, and a super-cute way to style them. You are going to LOVE these!
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Super-cute Dollar Store Decor / Adorable FINDS and easy DIYs
3 NEW DIY GIFTS made using Dollar Store supplies / FREE gift tags included
I love a useful gift, don't you? Today I am sharing THREE new DIY GIFTS that are made using supplies I found at Dollarama. I'm also including a video with the simple "how to" instructions and FREE printable gift tags.
1) "If you give a teacher a cookie..." GIFT -- Dollarama has soooo many cute mugs, or you can make one with your Cricut like I did. You can fill the mug with coffee, gift cards, store bought cookies or homemade cookies. Then, just add the adorable tag I designed. Easy peasy!!!
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)
A Simple (and fun!) DIY Graduation Gift Idea... with free printable gift tag
I love a DIY gift, don't you? This DIY graduation gift idea is a great option. It's pretty fun, and you can download the tag I designed (for FREE) below. I also put together a short DIY video for you here.
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)
PS (You might also like the graduation ideas below.)
5 Fantastic DIY Gifts for DADs/ Father’s Day Crafts / Dollarama DIY
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)
Budget-friendly basement BATHROOM UPDATE / From drab to fab for $450!!
I love an inexpensive refresh, and for less than $450, I totally updated (and upgraded) the bathroom in my basement. I hope you LOVE my budget-friendly bathroom reno and money saving tips.
And, you can find links to the products I used below. (Note: some are affiliate links, so if you purchase any of the items, I'll get a small commission at no charge to you.)
Amazon light fixture - https://amzn.to/4lIjw2h
Amazon mirror - https://amzn.to/42ZVQyN
Taps - https://kent.ca/en/larkin-2-handle-lavatory-faucet-1199482
Amazon shower curtain - https://amzn.to/4jMJtf3
Amazon black mat - https://amzn.to/4jMJtf3
Amazon black toilet paper holder - https://amzn.to/44406hQ
Amazon black towels & facecloths - https://amzn.to/4ixeItu
Dollar store décor (frames and baskets and accessories)
Dollarama photo enlargement - local photo developing store
Basket for back of toilet - TEMU
Artwork - TEMU
Black garbage can - TEMU
Check out the video I made (below) to see all my reno details.
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)
Last Minute Easter Decor
With Easter just round the corner, I squeezed in one last holiday DIY. I made an adorable Easter Bunny Garland, and it was soooooooo easy.
Isn't it adorable? You can see how I made it in the short video I made here.
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Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)
NEW bunny wreath you can DIY using dollar store supplies / Dollarama DIY/ Easter Wreath
The great thing about DIY is that you can customize your decor to your style and taste... using inexpensive supplies. Today, I'm sharing a gorgeous Easter wreath I made using Dollarama supplies. Check out the result (and the instructions) below.
Here's what I started with...
And here's what I created:
Cute, right?!?
Want to make one of your own?
Check out the video below for the step-by-step instructions.
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)
Unique and Budget-friendly DIY Graduation Candy Bar... with free signage and tags
***Updated with signs for 2025***
I love a good party DIY... and what's better than a DIY Candy Bar. Today, I'm sharing my tips and tricks for putting together a fantastic candy bar on a budget. I'm even including FREE printable signage and tags.
Take a peek at the video (below) for all the information you need to put together your own impressive and budget-friendly candy bar. Then, come back here and download the free signage and tags.
To download the 5x7 "Graduation is SWEET! Enjoy a Treat" sign I designed (below): click on the picture below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 5x7 photo.
To download the tags I designed to label the jars of candy: click on the pictures below, right-click, save them to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photos.
NEW budget-friendly (and useful!) DIY Valentine’s Day gifts & FREE Printables
I love a useful gift, don't you? There is nothing worse than spending money on things that are going to end up in the garbage (or addi clutter to a home). Today, I am sharing ALL NEW budget-friendly (and useful) DIY Valentine's Day gift ideas -- made from dollar store supplies! AND... I'm including printable tags you can download for FREE.
Are you interested in a closer look at any of these budget-friendly (and useful!) DIY Valentine's Day gifts?
Check out the video I made below...
Let me know your favourite Valentine's Day gift in the comments below. And, let me know if you'd like more ideas like this!
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Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)
7 Fantastic (budget-friendly) DIY Christmas Gift Ideas... with free printable gift tags
I love a USEFUL gift, don't you? With the cost of things today, it's important to not be wasteful. However, "useful" doesn't have to be boring! Today, I'm sharing 7 fantastic (budget-friendly) DIY Christmas gift ideas. Most items come from the dollar store AND I'm sharing FREE printable tags (below) that make the gifts extra fun!
The tags are below, but if you want to get a closer look at all these fantastic ideas, check out the video I made here:
1) "Get Lucky" lotto ticket gift... in a dollar store frame. Details here, and free printable tags below.
Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)