13+ Easy DIY Projects to Try After Your Next Trip to Target

Is there anything more tempting for your wallet than a quick trip to Target? You might walk in planning to grab just one item, but somehow the cart always ends up a little fuller than expected.

Still, those aisles are packed with inspiration. For some creative shoppers, a simple Target run turned into the starting point for some seriously clever DIY projects. Take a look at these ideas and see what they came up with.

1. This used to be dorm decor.

When this table was first bought, the base was bright hot pink.

Yes, really. Hot pink. And honestly, that is not exactly the color most people want for a table.

Instead of settling for it, HMH Design had a different idea. The goal was something much sleeker and more stylish.

With a little creativity and a makeover, that bold pink base was transformed into a beautiful copper finish that looks far more polished and modern.

2. Personalize a big purchase.

If you already love the clean lines of a Target Threshold dresser but wish it felt a little more personal, there is a simple way to change that.

Postbox Designs came up with a clever idea to give the piece a custom look without replacing it.

With nothing more than some tape, paint, and a little careful measuring, the dresser can be transformed into something that feels completely unique.

It is amazing how a few thoughtful details can turn a standard furniture piece into the dresser you have been picturing in your head.

3. Every part of this came from the Dollar Spot section!

Sometimes the cutest fall decorations are the ones you build piece by piece.

That is exactly what Bargain Bethany on YouTube did. Instead of buying a ready made sign, she picked up every part separately, even the faux shutter that gives the whole piece that cozy farmhouse feel.

Then she added her own creative touch. She designed the pumpkin patch sign herself and attached it right onto the shutter, turning a few simple items into something that looks completely custom.

And the little wreath that pulls it all together? That came from the Dollar Spot. Proof that with a little creativity, even the smallest budget finds can look charming and intentional.

4. Oh this pillow? It used to be a placemat.

Sometimes the most unexpected items turn into the cutest home decor.

Nastazsa on YouTube picked up a simple placemat from Target and immediately saw the potential for something more.

With a hot glue gun, a bit of spare fabric, and some pillow filling, she turned that ordinary placemat into a one of a kind throw pillow.

It is one of those clever little projects that makes you look at everyday items differently. Who would have guessed a placemat could become such a charming pillow.

5. You won’t believe this one.

This beautiful gold wall sconce only exists because someone looked at ordinary items and imagined something better.

Erin from Francois et Moi started with a simple black lamp from Target and paired it with a silver mirror from Ikea.

With a little creativity and some DIY effort, she combined the two pieces into a stunning wall sconce.

The finished result looks like something you would find in a high end bedroom, yet it all began with two everyday finds.

6. Make fun pillow covers out of tea towels.

Some of the best decor ideas start with the simplest finds.

These bright and playful covers were actually picked up at Target for just one dollar each. A total bargain and the perfect starting point for a quick little DIY.

Melanie from Simple Made Pretty had a different idea for them. Instead of using them as they were, she turned them into pillow covers with the help of her sewing machine.

And here is the clever part. She finished the bottoms with ribbons so they can be tied closed, making it super easy to remove the covers whenever needed. A small detail that makes the whole project even more practical.

7. Turn lights into party garland.

These little lanterns were already perfect for outdoor use, but something about them felt a bit plain.

Rebecca and Patrick from Thuss+Farrell saw the potential right away. Instead of leaving them as they were, they decided to turn them into something far more festive.

With a bit of crepe paper and some rope, the lanterns were transformed into a bright and playful garland that feels made for a party.

It is such a simple upgrade, yet it completely changes the vibe from basic outdoor lighting to a colorful celebration detail.

8. These planters are EVERYTHING.

Sometimes the best decor finds are hiding in the most unexpected places.

These hanging planters were sitting in the Dollar Spot for just five dollars each. It almost feels like a little Target miracle when you find something that good for that price.

Brittni from Paper and Stitch saw their potential right away. She swapped out the rope and gave each planter a fresh coat of paint.

After hanging them up, the simple planters suddenly looked stylish and custom, like something you would find in a much more expensive shop.

9. This candle stand has a surprising origin.

At first glance, you would never guess this stylish candle stand started as something so ordinary.

Drew from LoneFox Home spotted a simple roll of clothespins at Target for just five dollars and saw a completely different possibility.

He carefully removed the metal springs and separated every clothespin piece. Then he glued the wooden pieces back onto the original base, arranging them to create a bold geometric shape.

To finish the look, he painted everything black. Suddenly those basic clothespins turned into a sleek candle stand that looks far more expensive than it actually was.

10. Turn a blanket into pillows!

Heidi from Happiness is Homemade ran into a problem many of us know too well. She wanted those cozy buffalo check pillows everyone loves, but the price tags were way higher than she expected.

Instead of giving up on the idea, she found a clever workaround.

She picked up a simple blanket from the Dollar Spot and used her sewing skills to turn it into the exact pillows she had been dreaming about.

The result looks just as stylish as the expensive versions, but at a fraction of the cost. Sometimes a little creativity really is the best money saving trick.

11. This wall hanging is DIY af.

Sometimes the coziest decor pieces come from mixing a few unexpected items together.

This charming sign actually started as several different finds from Target. The “HOME” letters were originally part of a larger garland, and the burlap bow came from a completely different decoration.

Instead of using them separately, the pieces were combined to create one warm and welcoming display.

The final result feels perfectly suited for a farmhouse inspired space, and you would never guess it began as a few unrelated decor items.

12. Sometimes, it’s just that simple.

It might look like a fancy glass and gold dish you would find in a home decor store. But the truth is much simpler.

Jenna from Rain on a Tin Roof started with three plastic dishes from the Dollar Spot. Nothing fancy, just simple budget finds.

Then she added a quick creative touch. Using a gold Sharpie marker, she carefully traced the edges to give them that elegant gold rim look.

The result is surprisingly beautiful. What started as one dollar plastic dishes suddenly looks like a chic decorative tray you would never guess was such a bargain.

13. Make a table out of a tray.

It is hard to believe this stylish table top actually started as something so simple.

Anna from Annabode + Co spotted a similar table priced at four hundred dollars and instantly thought there had to be a more affordable way.

Instead of buying the expensive version, she used a basic tray to recreate the look herself.

The result turned out stunning. What began as a simple tray ended up looking like a high end table you would never guess was made on a budget.

14. A lumbar pillow that started life as a table runner? Yes please.

It is honestly hard to believe this pillow started out as something completely different.

At first glance it looks like a stylish store bought accent pillow, but it was actually once a simple table runner.

Erin from Francois et Moi decided to get creative with her sewing skills and transform it into something totally new.

The result looks so polished that you would never guess its humble beginning. Once you see how she did it, the whole process feels surprisingly doable.

15. Make a faux succulent hanging planter!

Some DIY projects feel complicated before you even begin. This one is the complete opposite.

Target actually had all the supplies sitting right there in the Dollar Spot, which makes the whole idea feel almost too easy.

Christy from All Things Target spotted the materials and decided to turn it into a simple DIY project. She even shared her step by step process so anyone can put it together without guessing.

Once you see how it comes together, it is hard not to think the same thing. I kind of want one too.

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