25 BEST KEPT SECRET Dollar Tree DIY Hacks & Products for Crafters and Decorators! 🤯 🙌

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thank you Helix Sleep for sponsoring! Click here helixsleep.com/whiskeyandwhit to get 25% off your Helix Kids Mattress (plus two free pillows!) during their Labor Day Sale, which ends September 10th. If you miss this limited-time offer, you can still get 20% off using my link! Offers subject to change. #helixkids #helixsleep

[@lisamonnin5987]

Removing those little green "fake" leaves is genius.

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thank you! I am usually instantly turned off by those so it's a win win - save money and make them look WAY better :)

[@kimhanback1302]

Yes, I never even thought of removing them. They look so much better. Such smart ideas. Thank you!

[@maymiller6308]

Also can use hot glue to keep flowers (or 🍃 leaves) so they will not keep coming off. I do this with my flowers that I purchase from dollar tree.

[@angelawilkerson2703]

With the hanger, cut the bottom piece in ONE place then you can add spools of ribbons, jute, twine, etc and hang them up.

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Genius!

[@coleenburgess6689]

Here' another dollar tree hack....the clear shower curtains are great under a cloth table covering to protect a wood table and great as a drop cloth for any painting project. They can be thrown in the washer too. No dryer of course. They can also be cut down for any craft project that needs clear plastic.

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Totally!

[@nevermind7253]

Tip When you're rubber gloves are used up, don't just toss them out... You can cut them up! The long arm parts make great large rubber bands, and the fingers can also be cut and used as finger protection while crafting! No need to purchase them 😁

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Good tip!

[@terihuntley4597]

Thank you for the heads up on the finger covers from the Nail section. I have fingers bigger than those Crafter's Square ones will fit. Awesome!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

You are so welcome! 💖

[@willowsverge3046]

Love your ideas! Thank you so much! On the ribbon caddy in the bin w/holes - i put a bull nose clip on both ends of the dowel rod. Its big enough to not go through the hole and it keeps the rod from migrating inside the bin and dumping the ribbon off! Just leave a bit of space for it to still spin. Hope this helps 😊

[@cynthiadodge3089]

I was impressed with the "Screen Printing" techniques/ hacks! I WILL be using this idea for sure!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Wonderful! ✨💜

[@loribarr4711]

Great job as usual, many helpful ideas. The best one for me was gluing the caps into the business card holder. My 3 yr old grandson is always losing the caps, grandma’s rules say no lid, marker goes in trash. Then, grandma buys more so the cycle can repeat. Your hack will save me money. You are amazing with your creativity! 🤗

[@mariamercado3946]

Thank you for sharing all these amazing hacks. What a difference it makes with the florals just by changing the leaves. Finn is the cutest model.

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Totally!

[@shelly1224]

Love the way you improved dollar tree flowers

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thank you!

[@leslie4351]

Hey Whitney! I'm "new" with your videos & live in central Oklahoma. I enjoy your ideas & handmade crafts! You're a busy, talented Mom! GOD Bless You!! 🤗🌻

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Yay welcome! Glad you found your way here!

[@amyandrzejewski2039]

Love the idea of creating a color page on a canvas! Definitely doing that for my grandson!!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Have fun! 🥰

[@jbwhite11]

Oh I am so glad you are back, I missed you last week but totally understand. Your little is getting big! My baby is 36 and having a baby of his own in a couple months. So cherish every moment they go by to fast. Hope Finn had a great week at preschool. Looking forward to fridays video, mystery box is my absolute favorite. ❤

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

I’m so glad! And how exciting about the new grandbaby, congrats!!

[@amber689]

I pass some of these things at DT and don’t see what you see. Thank you, Whit. You’re my favorite crafter!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Yay I’m so glad! That’s why I love these videos so you can benefit! ♥️

[@dianemorrow7427]

I love the screen printing using DT products I've got to give that a try! Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

You are so welcome!

[@juliemosher6404]

Excellent video. Definitely loving that we can color wooden beads with food coloring.

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Yes! I'm so glad people asked so I could do my little science experiment lol

[@kathyspry8499]

There's no way I can pick a favorite. I love all of them.

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Yay thank you!

[@destrygraves]

Hi Whitney! I’m a dollar tree junkie. I would have said that I know every inch of the 4 locations I frequent the most. I would have been wrong. You showed me a few things I didn’t know existed. Kudos to you. Your videos always have a fun and friendly vibe. Totally wow on the free printables. I never click on over to grab printables but that one on the clipboard called to me. I expected to find the 2 shown in the video. I’m blown away. Different size options ☑️ printable I was looking for ☑️ 23 or 24 more fall printables and every single one with a professional look to them, ☑️. I am in awe of your talent and generosity. Wow and thank you.

[@tanyaw7478]

I love the the idea of glueing the marker lids in the holder! So many markers have been tossed due to drying out from lost lids. 😢 That is a game changer! It's amazing to me how those lids can disappear, it's like losing a sock in the dryer where do they go 🤷 I love your creative ideas!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Totally! It’s so true!! It’s like little marker gremlins take them and then I find them under the couch 😂😂

[@tinakoslosky1145]

If I had to pick a favorite spot- it would be seeing Finn ham it up. What a cutie! But as far as crafting... it would never have occurred to me to switch the leaves out. How smart!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

😂 right?! He needs no coaching. I just say, hey can I get some footage of you on the bed and I just follow him around lol I only ask for that every once in a while so he humors me lol

[@realjettlag]

I know it's not a DT item, but even better than their small kraft paper rolls, if you do a lot of painting or messy crafts, is moving or packing paper. I got a huge roll of heavy kraft paper for around $10 about 4 years ago that I'm still using. I don't remember how may yards/meters it was, but it's still almost 4" diameter with a 1" core. I think I got it at either Office Depot or Home Depot.

[@susanruppel434]

These hacks are wonderful. Can I talk about Finn, he is so cute! God Bless him.

[@carlaluhn6806]

Love this one. I just got a cricut...still havent used it because...well, I'm quite intimidated by it to be honest but I love these ideas enough to get motivated into learning it! Thanks Whit 💖.

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Wonderful, I'm so glad!

[@kristenpineda1836]

GET IT OUT. I left mine in closet for four years, ended up selling it and buying a newer one and now I can’t stop, was amazed how easy I made a shirt in about 30 min from opening the box to the end!

[@Chrissy_Mad-Scots-Wench]

@calaluhn6806 GET IT OUT!! I agree it is intimidating using a Cricut for the first time, [I was 60 when I got mine!] but I typed in the model of my machine [Cricut Explore Air 2] I found great tutorials by Whitney, and others on here, saved them under 'Cricut' and always have them to hand if needed. I also wrote down the instructions I found useful and keep them in a Binder so I can refer to them if using Design Space. Trust me, you wont regret it. Happy Crafting

[@deniserichard6194]

I totally understand your frustration/intimidation 😢 I have Fibromialgaas and have brain fog most of the time. Which is really frustrating! Although, I have a phenomenal friend that comes and helps me!❤

[@jenniferd264]

I’m in the same boat! It’s embarrassing.

[@jennyshopp3651]

I love what you did with the dollar tree branches by spraying and switching leaves out on different stems.. ❤

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thank you! 😊

[@pnwlaf]

I use the book bins for storing Tupperware type lids, boxes of Ziploc bags and tinfoil, wax paper etc. Much like you store your vinyl.

[@deaneclark6469]

Congratulations to Finn!🎉 I'm glad he had a great 1st week @ pre-school!😊 That kid's matress is neat. Both sides for different ages? I've never heard of that! So neat!😊 Great idea for the canvases! Great hack for the markers, too, Whitney! I love it!❤😊 I love the free fall printables! Thank you so much!❤ I do the same thing on our stairs, putting several things on the landing that goes upstairs! I love the ribbon hack too, great!❤ I've always loved your hack for switching foral leaves & adding them to a different stem! Awesome!😊 Great hacks as always, Whitney! As always, thank you for sharing all of your hacks with us! Stay safe, healthy, and positive! God bless you and your family!🙏❤️🇺🇸😊

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

It is super neat! Honestly it’s so comfy I want one 😂😂

[@feliciagamble5853]

Yes removing the little green leaves made the flowers look really high-end. I also like the adding personal touches to the gift bags. Great ideas as usual. Thanks for sharing!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thanks so much 😊

[@lanettecater6947]

Ohmygosh, I am thrilled that you can vinyl canvas. I think it works so well with holiday & everyday decor. The pics for the kiddos are great. I would do some of the great sayings you have diyed. All the hacks are great, Whitney.

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

I will for sure being making more of those!

[@sandicolee6087]

Genius! Even though my youngest is now 2 year college student and we no longer need to worry about her misplacing marker lids. Or having to worry about the dogs chewing the caps up if she happened to drop those on the ground also. But I will be writing this brilliant idea down in my "I am a FUTURE Gma!" notebook. If I come across anything that I wish I would have known when my girls were 3,4,5-11,12ish, I also have some family and friends that would benefit from this so i am going to go get the needed items to make these and bring them to her tomorrow.

[@genebelledulay3593]

My favorite was the nail polish remover bottle hack for paint. Genius! And thx for the idea of using the Barbie clear bag for other things. I love this. It's clear and the perfect size for so many things. Great ideas.

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

You are so welcome!

[@c.kaufman2270]

I love the ribbon hack and the hot glue spatula.

[@julielavers3394]

LOVE the paper towel and ribbon hack - GENIUS!

[@darlenecorcoran2892]

what a great idea for the markers in the card holder!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

It’s been a game changer for us!

[@jenniferslonemuncy5437]

The picture frame dry erase board made me think, ""Why didn't I think of that?""...lol. Lots of great ideas.... thank you

[@kristenpineda1836]

You can use the flock htv on the canvas and it looks like those felt posters that I especially bought my children when they were super young. I did it for my sweet girl and customized it with the things she loves the most as well as her name of course. I made it the exact same size as the canvas and weeded out the actual designs and left the entire borders and it was perfection for her. She loved it.

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Good to know!

[@BeckyGottselig]

Word on the street is that you uploaded six minutes ago. Sorry it took so long for me to get here!!:)

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

😂 I’m impressed! It’s not my normal day so I’m so happy you are here!

[@aliciaevans1542]

I love to combine the brush pads and a paint cup. I put the silicone pad on the side of the paint cups that have lids (they resemble the Melissa Doug cups. I fill it with water and keep it at my workspace to rinse the off as I go. When I’m completely finished I will take them and walk the out similar to how you showed!!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

That's a great idea! I’ll have to try that!

[@janelandry6584]

Great ideas to make the greenery look so much better.

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thanks so much 😊

[@thishappyhousewife9341]

That marker cap hack is amazing!!!

[@mamapillow8365]

I use the pink and green facial scrubbers you showed to condition new stamps and clean them. I just spritz them with water and the silicone doesn't damage the stamps.

[@gracewest5504]

Gluing the caps idea is genius!

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Proud to be a craft buddy for 5 years.

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thank you for your support Alma! ♥️😘

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

​@@Whiskeyandwhit you're welcome, friend. I truly enjoy watching you amazing DIYers.

[@shannon_w.]

I LOVE the marker top idea!!! My 4 year old Granddaughter is ALWAYS losing them! But that won't happen now, Mom Mom needs to do a DT run!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Love It!!

[@angelabraddock3696]

I absolutely love those first containers! I've never been able to find them in my dollar trees.

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Me too - I hope you can find them soon!!

[@angelabraddock3696]

Could you give the rough dimensions to the first containers?

[@almasmith3271]

Thank you for sharing and for your “freebies”. It is always a pleasure to watch your videos.

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

You are so welcome! ♥️

[@joycebeilman211]

These make so much sense. While I don’t have small kiddos anymore, there were many I could use!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

So glad!!

[@cheermchardy7641]

I have been using your paintbrush cleaning hack for over a year now and absolutely love it! It really cleans the brush and is so simple to use. Thanks for the idea!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Yay so happy!

[@kbencsik1]

Hello! Simple, but I love the tablecloth for protecting the tabletop.

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

love it!

[@denisetarabori553]

Wowzers! So many amazing useful tips and tricks!! And so many inspirational dupable decor projects. Thanks so much, Whitney!! ❤

[@kaypollard5140]

I always love all your videos of course-- that suggestion with the pump up containers holding the paint is pure GENIUS! 🤩Thank you Whitney!!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thanks so much 😊♥️

[@darlaavard3318]

Thanks for sharing all the hacks! And that Finn is just so adorable! He is liable to get spotted by a Hollywood producer and end up on the big screen! Have a great week.

[@jbvanhoose4245]

So many great ideas! I definitely need to stock up on the gift bags before the holidays get here.

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Yes! I also love to use them for hostess gifts!!

[@DanettaHarding]

I'm definitely going to be getting some of the reusable gloves! The disposable kind don't work for me. I also love how you dyed the wood bead. Thanks so much for sharing your printables with us and for all your awesome hacks and tips.

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Yay! Thank you!

[@cynthiadeleon2488]

Screen printing with DT products is my favorite! What a great alternative idea💡 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

So glad you liked it!

[@brendarucker7763]

What are you using to protect the area as you spray paint? A pop up hamper? Small tent?

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

It’s a spray paint tent! I love it!! Here’s the link: amzn.to/44Yu5V9

[@terrys4179]

Your son is adorable! Thanks for all the great ideas!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@alisavogt2892]

All of these are great but my favourite is the marker top hack! Amazing!! ❤

[@karengamboa6524]

I love the hanger hacks and the bar you made with plunger handles

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thank you!!

[@pamelahenderson3990]

Thanks for all these great tips. I am excited to try staining some beads with food coloring.

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Wonderful! I was so excited that worked!

[@ambermyers4256]

I love the screen printing with Dollar tree products! I've been wanting to try it but not invest in the cost. I can't wait! 😀❤

[@natipena2677]

These are good hacks. I like the idea of using a hanger as a paper towel holder.Thanks for sharing

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

You are so welcome!

[@yolandamedina2828]

Good morning Whitney, loved all your hacks, especially removing the leaves from the flowers 😊 Have a great weekend 😎

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thank you! You too!

[@bridgetbanerjea7588]

Love the canvas coloring page! Genius!

[@lesliehedges6100]

I love your channel! Definitely my go-to channel I think Canva has the option to show a ruler on top & the side. Then when you download & print it shouldn’t need to be resized. Or just screenshot, crop, & print. Then just save to docs as a pdf. Not trying to sound like a know-t-all! Just might save a little time!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

You are so right! I like google docs so I can sometimes do multiple per page. I’ve also gotten questions on how to size different things so I wanted to share that hack. But you are totally right too!

[@barbkrieser8972]

So many new hints and hacks!! Thank you!!! Fall printables appreciated!! You're so creative!❤😊

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

You are so welcome!

[@amyandrzejewski2039]

Hey Whitney… which kind of markers work on the canvas or do you use crayons? Thinking it would be great to bring camping .

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Any markers should do, but these are just cheap ones from Dollar Tree! Crayons should work too, I’d spot test on the back to make sure :)

[@theresapatrono4062]

Awesome hacks. Those finger protectors are too small for my fingers. I though about using the gel nail wraps but was not sure it would work. Now I know.

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Yay glad to help!

[@sharonelaine5419]

Marker tip is GENIUS wonderful

[@barbwall3678]

Beautiful Fall free printables! THANK YOU SO MUCH😉

[@wandarivera4016]

Anna i have been injoying your videos so much what you said about waiting to get what you really want is true you husband did a great job you guy work so well together i like the idea that you have for your home can't wait to see what you are doing next thankyou for sharing ❤😊

[@dtropepe]

Amazing Whitney! I think I need a helix mattress for myself ❤ Finn’s art work it brings back so many memories. So again you gave us the best of the best. My favorite is how you redid the DT stems! TFS

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Honestly I need one for me too 😂 glad you enjoyed it!

[@tneumans]

I love painting the stems they look so nice

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

I love that hack!

[@lindaknipple9126]

Never thought about taking the leaves off, thanks for the idea!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Happy to help! ♥️

[@donnahill6219]

Time goes by way to fast. I can't believe how much bigger and older Finn & Sebastian look. But still super cute!! You are just full of helpful info and I love it. But man I wish you were my neighbor. You decorate your home so beautifully. I just can't seem to find my grove.

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thank you so much! Don’t be hard on yourself, my creativity comes in waves and isn’t always spot on. You’ve got this ♥️

[@charlottesilber1687]

These were great DIYS, I love the refresher on the screen printing. TYFS

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

So glad!!

[@yasmindellemonache6601]

These are all great ideas! I just wish our DTs carried more of what you use!

[@sharonbarfield4284]

Great hacks. Thanks for the beautiful printables. I am in the middle of packing to move in 2 weeks, so I have saved them for once I get settled.

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

You are so welcome! Good luck with the move!

[@libbycollins9349]

I’ll try the fabric paint stencil! Thanks.

[@celisewitherington8404]

As always I ♥️ all of them

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

I'm so glad!!

[@nikkiperry4103]

Does the food coloring come off on your hands or the surfaces it touches.

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

I haven’t done rigorous tests, but once they are dry they didn’t seem to rub off. When it’s wet, my hands got dirty lol

[@nikkiperry4103]

Thank you! ☺️

[@debfrancis2166]

Some great hacks. I like the coloring canvas one.

[@rhondagarron7699]

First Finn is super cutie !! Loved your ideas especially for the plunger on the wall with the hooks ! So smaht.. lol Tyfs all those great ideas

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thanks so much! 😊 so glad you enjoyed it!

[@sherriwalker1688]

I love the idea of using food color on beads

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Yay so glad!

[@jenniferd264]

Whitney, if they gave out PhD’s in using Cricut, Canva, etc….. You’d get the 1st! You’d be the Dean! lol Your ability and confidence on the Electronic stuff you do is amazing! I’m still trying to figure out how to set up the new printer I bought….4 years ago! So thank you for showing us exactly what you do to get to that finished project! We can hit pause, take notes and teach ourselves how to get it done! Thanks 😊 btw, I love these kind of Videos! And Holy Cow has Finn grown up fast! 😊

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

I had to screen shot this message, it made my day 🥰✨🧡 thank you so much!! I’m so glad you enjoy my content!!

[@jenniferd264]

@@Whiskeyandwhit ♥️😊 Well you just made MY day with your comment lol Usually I just babble on and on lol And I’m grateful y’all don’t block me 😂 But really Whitney, I’ve followed you (that sounds so cringy lol ) and I’ve been learning from you for Years! I’m glad I could give you that smile! I genuinely meant it!

[@user-wv2bn2cb1i]

Love the food coloring as dye tip. I have a dress I want to tie dye and will try this .

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Cool! I have no clue how it works on clothes, but if it works let me know

[@bug_queen8574]

Love these, I have not seen the bins before, I just added a shelf and would love to add the pops of color to sort papers. I also laughed at the gloves, I have so many pairs and always forget to put them on before painting or doing messy work :D

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

I used to ruin my nails so much so I had to start remembering lol

[@nancykaniewski1098]

I use dollar tree vinyl to create stencils when etching glass. It's much cheaper than stencil vinyl. Don't know how well it works on other surfaces because I haven't tried yet.

[@cyndiaden9624]

That’s a great Christmas gift for my girls in the office those tea towels !! Thank you ❤

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Yes! Great idea!!

[@judithhawkins1126]

As always genius ideas. I loved plumbing poles.

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Glad you like them!

[@rosewagner2416]

Nice ideas for so many different crafts.

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thank you so much 😊

[@ginahernandez3219]

Thanks for sharing your hacks, Whitney 🧡

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

You're so welcome!

[@cpanther]

So many great ideas! Love the leaf swaps!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@brittanyguerrero6926]

Love , love , love !!!! Your printables are always amazing !!!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad!!

[@sandicollins4000]

Oh Whitney, I love all these hacks, your a genius!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

So glad!

[@karenlilly417]

Thank you for the printables

[@mrslsanderson]

Plunger hanger with s hooks to hold supplies!

[@Brandie8fam]

“Fold in the cheese” 🤣😂 Literally one of the funniest scenes I have ever seen! You always do such creative stuff. Great ideas and video!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

It’s so good isn’t it?! Lol such a great show!

[@stephanieheinrich1473]

You are brilliant!! These tips are unique from others I’ve seen. Thank you for them

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

You are so welcome!

[@craftinupastormwithchar8036]

You always have the best and most helpful ideas!! Love them all.. But really love the ribbon through the holes box. Will definitely use. 😊❤

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Aw thank you!! I’m so happy to hear that!