SAVE Tons of Money and Time with These 24 Must Try Craft Items from Dollar Tree!

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@imasheepbahbah3591 3 жыл бұрын

I like that you demonstrate these items rather than just showing them to us

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much; that's really helpful feedback. I will continue to do that where i can

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@aqravianl3292 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, haul videos are so much more helpful when the items are demonstrated.

@lyllydd 3 жыл бұрын

Another tip for those plastic cutting mats is to cut them down and use them as 'journal boards' -- ie, put them behind the page that you're currently working on in your journal or Bible journaling. It gives you a solid writing/drawing surface, and protects the pages underneath from marker or paint bleed through.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thank you so much

@kiiwiispice 3 жыл бұрын

Can also be the mini dustpan using a craft clip to hold steady

@RachelRamey 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, J! I just grabbed one and cut it down for this.

@tannerjagger1445 2 жыл бұрын

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@danielhuxley4357 2 жыл бұрын

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@RKusmie64 Жыл бұрын

My eyes have been opened👀, and I am so amazed what sort of kitchen gear can be used for crafting 😲 Thank you!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

RIGHT? It's crazy! I love that we can use all these alternative things.

@nanaroset37 Жыл бұрын

TY so much for showing alternative cheaper items. Otherwise this can B an expensive hobby! I use my cards for encouragement for lonely ppl.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

My pleasure thank you so much for letting know it's helpful!

@winonayvette4615 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! This is the first video I've seen where each item is DEMONSTRATED!!! Well done! Thank you so much!!!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that's super helpful to know it is better that way. Thanks so much for taking the time to give me that feedback

@annharig3887 2 жыл бұрын

I use craft clamps for holding two pieces of wood together after using some of the dollar tree wood glue to make sure the glue dries evenly. I use those puppies for anytime I need an extra hand when something is too long, for elxample. They are really handy. And I'm jealous! I have never seen a right angle ruler like that at dollar tree. I will be on the lookout! Thanks for sharing with us.

@marypolancodesigns 2 жыл бұрын

YES look in the automotive and tools area. Love the tip on using the clamps...great!

@juliecurtis9517 2 ай бұрын

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@marypolancodesigns 2 ай бұрын

They are the best! I agree

@ebw4563 Жыл бұрын

These were so good I had to watch it TWICE! The comments were super also. TY!!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Oh wow what a compliment! And yes...commenters who share are the other half to the video. Lol

@katemurray4450 3 жыл бұрын

Just started art journaling this week. I went to Michael’s, it didn’t have everything I wanted, was expensive and kind of uninspiring. Also, the guy who waited on me was rude and dropped my supplies on the floor. Then I went to the Dollar Tree and I got tons more items and I felt better about the price and just found more creative and interesting and colorful things, also, the young man who waited on me, there, was sweet and very kind. Thanks for this video I’m excited to head back to my friendly and creative dollar store.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Kate, thanks so much for sharing this with us. I am so happy you had a great experience at the DT. It's hit or miss for me wherever I go but I try to leave them in a better mood than what I found them in. haha

@LovinglfDesigns 3 жыл бұрын

You're right. I've yet to meet a Dollar Tree employee who is rude or unhelpful. I've never had a bad experience there, ever. I walked thru Michaels last week and didn't buy a thing. Nothing spoke to me.

@annehenry6243 3 жыл бұрын

Rudeness at Michael's. It must be the air in there, I've had similar experiences lately. 🤔

@aqravianl3292 3 жыл бұрын

@@LovinglfDesigns I've unfortunately come across a very rude night manager at a DT a while ago, but aside from that I have had nothing but good experiences with their employees over the many years I've been a customer.

@evettefernandez2749 3 жыл бұрын

I put a piece of those shelf liners underneath the cakes I make so they don't move inside the box during transport and it works great.😃

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

BOOM! awesome hack

@mariafernandez6537 2 жыл бұрын

Super great video!!! The pink craft clips can be used when quilting or holding something while the glue dries. They work great when sewing things you can't pin. These ideas were the best!!! TFS

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea; YES thank you so much!

@judyrobertson9479 Жыл бұрын

As a total beginner that blew most of my budget and haven't gotten everything I need, thank you. These are some wonderful ideas.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome thanks for such an encouraging comment!

@KindlySo 3 жыл бұрын

I have employed the shelf liners to lie between my mattress and the fake "box spring" on my select comfort bed which is now 15 years old or so. The cover that came with it had not aged well, so I removed that. The replacement did not stop the mattress from sliding a bit each time you get in and out of bed. I used about three packages of the liners, the bed is Queen size. Works wonderfully. I have had to adjust one of the liner panels only once in six months. My sister was having the same problem and only tried the liners I provided her to humor me. She could not believe the excellent results. This is the first time your channel has come up on my feed. I'm impressed.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the share! I love this idea so much! I put some under my front door rug too and bam...doesn't slip!

@margaretdevries8090 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for demonstrating each item , it makes more sense when we can see how to use them You are much better than other $1 tree posts for sewing or crafting I’ve seen … Giving us great ideas …

@marypolancodesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the sweet compliment! I really appreciate that and I'm glad the video was helpful

@sherriejohnson9250 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video. I realize it's been a little over a year since you made it, but I managed to trot on over to my local Dollar Tree right after watching it and found almost everything you've shown in it. Thanks so much for sharing all of these ideas. Oh...and you're an enabler! Ha ha! But in such a good way. Not like I'm ordering lots of stuff online and spending a fortune. It's the Dollar Tree for crying out loud!! Lol. My husband was so impressed when I showed him my haul. My original excuse for going there was I needed sandwich bags! Sooooo.... I made out quite well, even if I do say so myself!!

@marypolancodesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha..I love this so much! I'm so glad it was helpful and you found great goodies. And that's right, it's only the Dollar Tree. lol I have to keep myself out of there except for like once a month because I go crazy. :)

@pauladyer9845 3 ай бұрын

Love using the poster board..thank you so much for this tip..and others….i like the air dusters too

@marypolancodesigns 3 ай бұрын

Great idea, and yes I love the poster board so much! Works so well

@nwunder3 3 жыл бұрын

I've been a stamper for over 20 years and I am so grateful for your really practical, honest and smart alternatives. I repurpose or figure out workarounds often, b/c (it's a fun challenge, but mostly b/c the price of crafting supplies has gotten obnoxious. Your new-yupo was truly brill! Using the cutting mat as a craft sheet, awesome. The adhesive eraser to clean scissors, genius. And the honesty that the craft knives are ineffective, saved me a buck... The t-square in the stamp positioner, mind blown. Thanks for demonstrating and not just "reporting" the uses/success you had with the products. I've seen a ton of these dollar store hacks also, and I'm in total agreement with the other commenters, one of the best! I am so motivated to watch your other videos. This is the first of yours that I've seen. TFS! Their white "collage" glue is actually excellent, strong bond, near instant dry time. They also sell a pack of tiny square double sided foam tape that has 528 pieces for a dollar...

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Oh what a kind compliment thank you so so much! I'm so happy that this content was useful to you! You are so thoughtful to take the time for me to give me this kind of detailed feedback; helps me know I'm moving in the right direction!

@nwunder3 3 жыл бұрын

@@marypolancodesigns Rock on! You and your videos are awesome and much appreciated by lots of us.

@aqravianl3292 3 жыл бұрын

I've actually had some pretty good luck with the Crafter's Square 7pc Craft Knife Set. I wonder if maybe you got a dud.

@wishcloudstudios 3 жыл бұрын

Those cutting mats are also really good for making your own stencils, or patterns.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Ooooh great idea!

@mimirudollfie5439 3 жыл бұрын

I've made my own stencils with those before! I'm so glad someone else has done the same thing. 😊

@mydyisgod 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve made stencils with them too. And used them as pallets for water colors or acrylic paints. And to protect Bible pages when I’m journaling in my Bible.

@kimberlypatton9634 3 жыл бұрын

And would make great quilt piece templates..

@rtd1791 3 жыл бұрын

What tool are you using for stencil cutting? Craft blade or stencil cutter?

@lorraine8037 3 жыл бұрын

Oh Mary!! I love it when you do these videos! You can't imagine what a help it is. When you"re spending your money on good quality stamps and dies, that it's so nice to have the short cuts on tools and helps. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Lorraine! I am so happy these videos can be useful

@dianeescoffier8652 3 жыл бұрын

"And that is the extent of the public math that I will do...no I will do more"---girl, you crack me up! Love the items, I have one more if you would like to try. In the $ Trees here, we have small green cutting mats. They are the perfect mats to use with my Die Cut machine!!!! Thank you, Ms. Mary for your inspiration.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha...I'm a mess. Can you tell i don't script my voiceovers. lol Thanks so much Diane!

@sallyyotz3995 3 жыл бұрын

I'm dyslexic so while I can spell dyslexic, I can't do math for love nor money, lol.

@macdaiddavidson8051 3 жыл бұрын

I have the mini cutting mats at my $Tree. I didn’t think of using them with my die cutter. What a great idea! Thanks!

@dianeescoffier8652 3 жыл бұрын

@@macdaiddavidson8051 Glad to be of help!

@pegasusnites 3 жыл бұрын

This was an awesome video. I love how you not only displayed the product, but actually demonstrated. Thank you!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you for that feedback, that's great to know it was helpful to see it in action.

@karencrittenden414 3 жыл бұрын

I am a bookmaker..those clamps are real handy for holding things still when I stitch in my signatures...

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you so much! Great tips!

@pennywarren2357 2 жыл бұрын

I love your frugality videos!! The shelf liner is amazing! Tyfs!

@marypolancodesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊 YAY!

@auntiquek2845 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mary❣️ I appreciate your tips and your time… Luv ya

@marypolancodesigns 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Thank you so much

@melissasmuddle9728 3 жыл бұрын

We add the mica eye shadow and/or glitter to the clear nail polish for different looks. They also have a metalic silver that looks great on cards.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea!! I LOVE that. I definitely need to try that Thank you

@donnaokoniewski3761 3 жыл бұрын

Mary ~ when was the last time I told you how BRILLIANT you are! Thank you so very much. I use the Betty Crocker Spatula in my kitchen everyday!. I will definitely get another one for my crafting area. xo

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Awwww thank you so much Donna! I am so happy it was useful! I really enjoyed putting this one together! Yes get you another spatula!!

@patsytownsend368 3 жыл бұрын

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@bcfriardoyle7697 3 жыл бұрын

Put one in the kitchen too- Mayo jar! The B.C. scissors are my “food” scissors, like my sewing, don’t use them for paper in the kitchen! 💖🦩

@LovinglfDesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Those silicone spatulas are so great for flipping pancakes.

@beckysorenson5527 11 күн бұрын

I've used those chopping mats in Bible Journaling. I put them under my page to protect the rest of my Bible pages when I'm painting or inking or using color pencils.

@marypolancodesigns 10 күн бұрын

Brilliant, I love that!

@ladybb4503 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the great tips on making crafting easier. I do have a few of the item you are showing and one that I love is the white one you got for your water colors. It cleans us perfect from my paint . I can't wait to watch more of your videos.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! And YAY so glad you're here!

@beckpender 2 жыл бұрын

Also, the rubber finger tip covers can be used when you are ink blending and have to hold down the paper. I see people put a post it note under their fingers. The craft clips can be used as chip clips in the kitchen. the Yupo paper substitute has me excited. I stopped using my alchohol inks much since I saw that yupo was $1 a sheet.

@marypolancodesigns 2 жыл бұрын

STOP IT....Thats a great tip about holding down the paper! YESSSS

@Dreamy-writer 2 жыл бұрын

A really good list, thank you. And I love that you showed not only how to use each item, but how well each item worked

@marypolancodesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much

@trwilkins1 2 жыл бұрын

You Are Awesome for making this video!..Great Ideas!!!..Thank You!

@marypolancodesigns 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you for letting me know!

@Alexandra-jj2qh 3 жыл бұрын

I use the craft clamps to secure the ends of my beading wire when making jewelry, and also clamps when gluing earring posts to back of earrings. Lots of uses!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome uses, thank you so much!

@jennamakesbugs 3 жыл бұрын

craft clamps: I use them to hold layers of crochet together to seam. They hold better than pins when you have a thick fabric.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

LOVING all these uses for them that you are all putting in the comments. Thank you so much Jenna!

@lyllydd 3 жыл бұрын

I use the tiny little clamps for book binding to hold my pages and covers together while I punch and stitch.

@BuffyLynn 3 жыл бұрын

@@lyllydd yes! When waiting for glue to dry in bookbinding & junk journaling👍🏻

@craftyourwaytopeace 3 жыл бұрын

I shop dollar tree all the time & you've given me new ways to use those items I wouldn't normally think of! What a great video!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! YAY! I'm so glad that it was helpful!

@virginiawatkins8255 Жыл бұрын

I have used those foam squares for 6 years love them

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Awesome! thanks for sharing this

@cherij9008 3 жыл бұрын

OMGosh, shelf paper???? Sweep brush? What genius ideas!!!! I LOVE you!!❤❤❤❤

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha..YAY! Thank you so much Cheri

@sherylosullivan9619 3 жыл бұрын

For some reason I have several adhesive erasers and they never wear out. I hadn’t thought to use them to clean up my scissors. Great idea!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

YAY! So happy that was helpful.

@kbf54923 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mary, great ideas here. I wanted to share that the little clamps are sold for holding fabric while sewing in lieu of pins. I did steal a few of my for paper crafting and they are very handy. As for the rulers, many years ago I bought a pair of 6 inch thin stainless steel rulers from Amazon and added a strip of the magnet sheet that I use for my dies to the back of each one. I can configure in a square like the one you purchased or use at any angle I choose. When the Creative Corners came out, I had no need because my little rulers were far more useful.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhhhhh (me screaming)...that's a BRILLIANT idea! WOW! Thank you so much for sharing this!

@jesseb5112 3 жыл бұрын

That is so smart! I bought the creative corners when I bought my 12x12 MISTI. Thank goodness they were about 45% off, because I hate them. I am going to give them another chance today, or get rid of them.

@cynthiaschaeffer650 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ruler tip. Those clamps look a lot larger & heavier than sewing “wonder clips” but I guess they might still do the trick.

@user-mv9tt4st9k 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a couple of packages of those little clips from the army surplus store. Since they were not marked "craft," and were black instead of pink, they did not cost much. Good for heat embossing and camping. 😁

@amkarei 3 жыл бұрын

@@user-mv9tt4st9k I, TOO, will NOT buy P I N K!!! A N Y t h i n g!!! Do SO MANY Crafters have such a girly-girl "thing" going that manufacturers feel bottom line-bound to make our tools and whats-its in PINK?!? Another good reason to shop at Harbor Freight!

@rainforme1850 2 жыл бұрын

Awww thank you! I’m just starting and I need to save. Glad you have the talent for thinking outside the box

@marypolancodesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Oh I'm so glad this was helpful! Thanks for letting me know.

@dorothykovak4900 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! So many great alternative products to get from the dollar store! My mind is blown by the poster board and alcohol ink demo. Can’t thank you enough for these money saving tips. Now here’s hoping my DT carries some of these items.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dorothy, thanks so much! Yes go check it out; you will not regret it!

@sabelljones 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Thanks so much Mary! You showed lots of things that even I, a seasoned crafter of over 20 years, could use. There’s just some crafty items that I refuse to buy because I know they’re priced way up because they think we will fall for anything. I haven’t been to the dollar store in a long time due to covid but I’m gonna send my granddaughter to pick up some of these for me. I just love your attitude and personality Mary, and that you left in the fails too! Hugs ♥️

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Sue, thank you so so much for this comment. I'm so happy that it was useful and helpful! YAY! I am also glad you liked me leaving in the fails; I feel it is necessary to help save money in the process as well.

@kimberlypatton9634 3 жыл бұрын

It's works for us Crafters who are interested in MANY crafts and diy ideas..simply because we can already pretty well think "outside the box" and use things as tools etc not normally intended for that..but if it is what works! for example I buy several of those screen sink traps ( they catch food ,hair,etc...) And use in a plastic small coffee tub ( the larger4" one fits perfect in it and the lid goes back on too) for a cooking oil strange after frying potatoes or non meat stuff..and I can screen out the crumbs...And keep a few cheap tea lights handy also for sluggish zippers,waxing sewing threads ( run it through as you put finger pressure,and tracks of drawers or sticking closet tracks...I spray my cheap white canvas tennis shoes with spray starch or a candle to keep them stain free & clean longer..and you can make them like new with some white liquid shoe polish..

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@barbarahaime2008 3 жыл бұрын

I use craft clamps to hold my paper strips onto my craft board when doing iris folding so that I can keep them in the right order while I work. I find them invaluable for this purpose

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Oh such a great tip, Barbara, thank you so much!

@desireejones1917 3 жыл бұрын

This video is the best I’ve seen ever! Great ideas and I love the demonstrations! Thank you so much!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you for such encouraging feedback. I really appreciate that!

@laquitad2showen609 3 жыл бұрын

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@lisabyers6417 3 жыл бұрын

The double sided sticky tape is amazing. When I can find it, I buy 10 rolls and store it. It is better than anything I have ever used. Your ideas are fabulous, thanks for the tips!!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip! I'll have to check it out too!

@Babs-Veterans-are-Family 3 жыл бұрын

The makeup brushes work really well too. I have several from the dollar store. Shaders that look like paint brushes, the ones black handle ones. I use them all the time. Dollar store is very under rated in the craft world. Their version of score tape works great, the yellow masking tape is comparable to purple tape their washi tape comes in several sizes I only use it for masking or holding dies. Their sticky notes are great for masking. I also use their foam tape. There's a ton of stuff at the dollar store you can use just think outside the box.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

I agree! These are all amazing shares,thank you so much!

@ophelierolos8670 3 жыл бұрын

Are you using the make up brushes as ink blending brushes? Does it work as well?

@amkarei 3 жыл бұрын

@@ophelierolos8670 F.Y.I.: $Tree -- in TUCSON, AZ -- has 2 sizes of the "blending brushes" you see being used by crafters here on y.t. The larger one didn't seem AS large as what we've come to expect, but not bad.

@lauraann7816 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips - and demonstrations. It's so much easier to relate with needing an item when you see how it can be\is used. 😀

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for letting me know that. YAY

@nancyludlum2646 Жыл бұрын

Mary, thanks for all the tips/product tests!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@stamperssecret5379 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to see what you’re up to. Aww. I didn’t know Stickles would fit in there. Great idea.

@marypolancodesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Yes I had to give a litte shove to one of them but they fit great

@carolyndiaz2027 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Txs! You can also use the shelf liner as background stamp. It makes a nice clean impression and economical. Also their wooden cloths pins are great for holding edges together when glued layers of mats are not cooperating and you have gaps. You get a lot more than the metal clips and they also do not mark your paper. If you want to make them pretty line the clips with paper scraps.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! Thank you so much for the share! YAY

@eileennielsen3607 3 жыл бұрын

I use my Craft Clamps to hold all pgs. to bind my junk journals so the pages don't shift or move. Thanks for tips!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip! thank you so much Eileen!

@jeanettereynolds3151 10 ай бұрын

So helpful thank you 🇬🇧

@jo-annstoneham1813 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for making this video. I found it helpful. 🇨🇦

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know that! ❤️

@corinnelane8597 3 жыл бұрын

I have been using the plastic applicator brush from root touch up dye for hair to get the pieces out of die cuts. Works great! 😀

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Oh great suggestion, thank you so much!

@paulaj4433 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I use a dollar tree balloon blower for alcohol ink. I use a small wooden handled silicone spatula to heat emboss delicate die cuts. I put repositional tape runner on it to hold the die cut to ink it up and heat it Anything still on the spatula rolls off and my hands are clean and burn free! Thanks!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

AMAZING tips! YES thank you so much!

@corvus3513 Жыл бұрын

That cheap craft knife actually works like a dream for air dry clay or normal wet clay. Cuts things and you can even change the blades for different projects and because you don’t use as much force, it doesn’t shake. Plus it’s cheap, so you don’t feel bad about using if for cutting wet stuff that might rust it or make it crusty with project residue!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

SUCH a great tip; thank you so much!

@The_Real_Mier 2 жыл бұрын

Yup….. already warped my mat using my heat gun…. Got myself a new one AND will be using something like the clipboard shown in the video! Thanks for the tip, because I wanted to settle for cartboard, but a clipboard looks so much nicer!

@marypolancodesigns 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that it worked for you! YAY

@The_Real_Mier 2 жыл бұрын

@@marypolancodesigns I just LOVE good craft tips!! Thank YOU! 😄

@nbell3030 3 жыл бұрын

Great ideas! Also the reminder about the posterboard. Love your finds for crafting!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@stellaolejar9007 3 жыл бұрын

Mary, thank you so much for sharing these finds. I am on a budget and truly appreciate this video. God bless you and your family.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I'm so happy it could be helpful!

@kathyanderson4126 2 жыл бұрын

This was awesome! So many things I’ve never even paid attention to in the store!

@marypolancodesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Oh thanks so much Kathy! I'm so happy it was helpful!

@DianeGraft 2 жыл бұрын

I've used the dollar store shelf liner for years. I do polymer clay, and work on a large white ceramic tile, and I put a piece of shelf liner under to keep it from moving around as I work. You can also cut a square piece to keep in the kitchen as a grippy jar opener. Great stuff.

@marypolancodesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thank you so much!

@KathyaKalinine 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips, my friend! I learned a couple new ideas I haven’t seen yet. I think one of my faves is the shelf liner to stabilize the die cutting machine and ink pads.I’ll definitely give that a go! Hugs and Merry Christmas!!! ♥️🥰🎄

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kathya! Gorgeous Profile Pic...but you are always gorgeous. The shelf liner...I was like, what???? Love that

@AfroLatinaSoul 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome ideas and tips - I got many ideas for affordable crafting and I LOVE how you showed the ones that were a bust too. Great content!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the feedback; helps me a lot.

@thenar 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mary. I too spend a lot of time and little money on crafting items at Dollar tree. You have some good, innovative suggestions. As for the little pink clips, the are handy for gluing up prototypes and models. Especially paper or foam. You can buy the exact same clips for about 7 dollars, with more masculine red dip instead of the pink.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You are all sharing such awesome ideas with the clamps. I'm going to ask more questions in my videos because you all deliver! THank you again Peter!

@camillewalling6793 3 жыл бұрын

These ideas are so neat, I'll have to try some. You are special to share your hit and misses with us. Thank you for your time. Great crafty ideas.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Camille! I really appreciate that. I had fun doing this one!

@itsapassion 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Love a lot of these hacks - I’m def getting the tongs, flat spatula and shelf liner stuff. Brilliant! Thanks for sharing these inspiring product hacks!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you! I'm so happy it was helpful! Happy shopping!!!

@deenahopkins5315 3 жыл бұрын

The shelf liner idea under distress inks is great!!! It drives me crazy how much they move around when I’m trying to get ink on my blender.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree! I was like.....WHAT??? How have i been struggling for years without this?

@user-mv9tt4st9k 3 жыл бұрын

ALL of my ink pads slide around. I am constantly cleaning my hands after I ink my blenders or brushes.

@selenaupson7773 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing these tips.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

My pleasure thank you!

@cherin6037 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mary Great idea for a video!! Thanks for taking more of your time to make us all make smarter decisions!!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I'm so so happy they are helpful, Cheri!

@mrsdiaz86 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the tips - especially showing what *doesn't* work! I have the pink pokey tools, the dimensional squares, and even got some embellishments and stencils there!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I'm so glad that part was helpful, thank you so much!

@kimj4383 3 жыл бұрын

Great video full of tips and humor. I love listening to you! I am at the Dollar Tree...ALL THE TIME, so I better make a list.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Awww that is so kind of you thank you for the sweet compliment.

@tami1796 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your videos

@marypolancodesigns 2 жыл бұрын

So nice of you

@midnightcrafter1618 3 жыл бұрын

Love it when you do these!! The poster tack is genius!! And WHAT?! They sell the adhesive remover at Dollar Tree?! I’m gonna have to look for it! I use it all of the time! Thank you, Mary!! ❤️

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

YES but I've never seen it before this past week so it might be new. woot woot!

@HeidiLilley 3 жыл бұрын

Some really great ideas here! I have been using the cutting mats for ages and love them for crafting on, so easy to clean up, even the glue and glitter pastes come off them easily. You have given me yet another reason to go back to Dollar Tree today LOL, thanks for sharing.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Those cutting mats are the best! Another commenter said she uses them as dividers.....PERFECT! Happy shopping!

@susananderson8428 3 жыл бұрын

some quilters use the cutting mats to make templets. I wonder if they might work for stencils? Might have to check that out.

@karenbaker5482 3 жыл бұрын

Mary, I use the pink clamps to hold my glued sheets of paper together tight until dry, when I make notepads. Also, I have bought the Sassy & Chic makeup brushes from $Tree that I use for ink blending on my cards and stenciling.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome share! Thank you so much! YAY money savings!

@shennahull2183 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mary ! I Hope that you and your family is doing well and happy..Thank you for the wonderful information and ideas ,Thank you for the visit today ..Have a Beautiful Blessed and Peaceful Wednesday Afternoon...

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Same to you, Shenna. Thank you so much! I 'm so glad it was helpful

@janetcozens4623 3 жыл бұрын

So so clever 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😊

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@starlineks 3 жыл бұрын

Our dollar tree has never had the hot glue finger protectors, so I use the red spatula for hot glue. The shelf liner makes great stamping for backgrounds and mixed media texture. I get little bowls to hold die cuts. Thanks for sharing!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Ooooh mixed media with the shelf liner....awesome idea! Thank YOU for sharing

@mariac.2895 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video! I also use the blue poster tack for replacing the sticky on the end of my quick stick, the cutting mats I cut down and use them as dividers in my die or stamp bins, I use powdered eye shadow as shimmer powder

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

YES! Awesome ideas; thank you so much for sharing.

@longlivedemocracy756 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Maria for these ideas! I cut school folders for dividers, but couldn’t find any really think ones. I’m going to look for those cutting mats!

@vickirivera1052 3 жыл бұрын

You Are amazing for pointing these things out!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you Vicki! I'm so glad it was helpful!

@katzbaugh9806 3 жыл бұрын

Such awesome idea’s from the dollar tree for crafting, and card making! Fantastic video!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@nancywhalen966 3 жыл бұрын

I was in Bath, England last year and they had pound stores. All the things we have in our dollar stores.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Woot woot...love to hear that!

@redmarilynn 3 жыл бұрын

@@marypolancodesigns Yay! I live in London U K and love to shop in the £1 shops - so many craft items to choose from.

@celiaaustin4714 3 жыл бұрын

I live in the UK and love the pound land store we have a large one at a retail park in stoke on trent 😀 xx

@mamapillow8365 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Mary, a lot of dollar store stuff is great for crafts. I use the nail sponge sander from the beauty section, works great. I also use a dough scraper from the cooking section for large stencils.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes a nail file would have been perfect for my sanding idea; thank you!!! awesome ideas

@DVD927 Жыл бұрын

Tip: Westcott nonstick scissors are fabulous! Tip 2: attach a plastic grocery bag to your worktable with masking tape for convenient trash receptacle while working on a project

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Amazing tip! Thank you so much

@ladytee337 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mary for sharing & especially demonstrating the products. Some things I have but need 2 go back for the rest😄

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I have another video coming within a few weeks. YAY

@liznixon9066 3 жыл бұрын

Good tips, thanks Mary! I had the shelf liner trick with ink pads from Tim baking in summer when he was doing Saturday crafting times.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Oh awesome, yes he does share lots of great tips!

@mousepudding 3 жыл бұрын

Love Dollar Tree, love wandering around to see what I can repurpose for making art. Love those rubber adhesive erasers as well- they come in handy for so many things. And I believe they do sell a mini dust pan & brush set- maybe in the hardware aisle? Great vid.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊 I need a that dustpan. hahah YAY

@lorimanning924 3 жыл бұрын

@@marypolancodesigns they do sell a mini one because I bought it to clean up kitty litter! I think it's over with the mops and brooms.

@rizaepfiefle5362 3 жыл бұрын

Ok, I just found and watched this video. TY so much. I am always looking for cheaper alternatives in supplies. This made my week!!! Absolutely love this....

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know. I really appreciate it!

@lorettaperry5146 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your talent and knowledge with us!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@janetkpetersen543 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the DT tips! I’ll be looking for that poster board!!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

OH you must; it's so wonderful to just play!

@lindarc8860 3 жыл бұрын

The booger sucker doesn't work, ask me how I know! Great finds! I really dislike how the craft world takes advantage of us. I do all my ink blending on a 20x24 silicone mat that cost $7.00. It's big enough for my card and inks to sit on so I don't have to hold the ink pads. I did buy some mini spatulas on Amazon for those small jar openings but you can use old gift cards to apply to projects. Thanks for the fun and informative video!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

I know, that's why we need to look for money savings ourselves. Too many overpriced things that folks feel they HAVE to have. Thanks so much for the sweet comment and sharing your tips!

@ourcreativebeehive 3 жыл бұрын

Would the Dollar Tree balloon pump in the party section work as a blower?

@karenburdette750 3 жыл бұрын

@@ourcreativebeehive ,m,,

@annehenry6243 3 жыл бұрын

@@ourcreativebeehive I would say, yes, but you can't use it one-handed. It does do a pretty good job of chasing crumbs out of keyboards and crannies in the car though.

@kerryclark7170 2 жыл бұрын

I use the clips for holding the binding when quilting, Thank you for your great ideas.

@marypolancodesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh yes, so many uses, love that

@FlowerGemsGirl 3 жыл бұрын

Love these ideas! I use those craft clamps to hang up backgrounds to dry. I bought an old lamp shade at goodwill and took off the material, then turned it upside down so the larger hoop is on top. Then when I do large amounts of backgrounds (like spray stains and such) I hang up the wet background by clamping it onto the lampshade with those clamps. I can do about 10-12 backgrounds at once and it keeps them out of my way. I just leave the clamps attached to the lampshade “drying rack” till I need it again, otherwise I just hang it on a peg in the closet. Love the spatula idea! I am so gonna use that. And the poster tack!! Love that stuff!! TFS all these great ideas! I saw Ryan use that liner too, once I saw him use it I started using it too. Game changer!🤗

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

WHAT a great idea! WOW thank you so much for sharing this. I love it. I am always struggling to find places to put my panels while they dry. YAY! You are the best!

@FlowerGemsGirl 3 жыл бұрын

@@marypolancodesigns , Aaww, Thanks Mary!!😉

@loriwikoff1410 3 жыл бұрын

You forgot the blue gloves you used while using alcohol ink! Great job, now I have to go to my Dollar Tree!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah! Thank you, I"ll mention those in the next video

@loriwikoff1410 3 жыл бұрын

@@marypolancodesigns I went to my Dollar Tree store, and found most of what I wanted! Thanks again!

@amkarei 3 жыл бұрын

DANG, GIRL!!! 3M, or any other "think tank" SO missed the boat by not hiring YOU!! I LOVE seeing an "engineer's mind" at work! (and, THANK YOU!!)

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Oh WOW what a compliment! Thank you so much! You are so kind

@avidscrapper1 3 жыл бұрын

WONDERFUL IDEAS, thanks

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊YAY!!!

@sweetsue51 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful video. I am so happy that I found you last week. Your tips and tricks are phenomenal. Thank You so much for your craft and knowledge

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that's so kind, Susan. THank you so much! I appreciate it. YAY

@chelseam7407 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips Mary! I just use a toothbrush to get most of those little pieces out of my dies! I haven't purchased the spellbinders tool, so I might not know what I'm missing, but the 4 for $1 toothbrushes from Dollar Tree work really well in most situations!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Ooooh great idea with the toothbrushes. Thank you for sharing that! YAY!

@franciscavanbochove2465 3 жыл бұрын

That is a great idea I will go to try that!

@jeantowley2171 3 жыл бұрын

Can also find package of 4 tweezers in the tools section, by the locks and zip ties at my DT. They have different shaped tips, for holding and picking up items.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Jean, yes, great idea thank you so much!