14 Dollar Tree DIYs To Decorate Your Home With Family Pictures For Less

Displaying family pictures is a great way to transform a house into a home. But the classic way of showcasing pictures — adding them to a frame and calling it a day — might not be as interesting as you'd like. Fortunately, a few simple DIYs can take care of this pesky issue and help you display your most cherished memories in fun and interesting ways. Better yet, you'll be able to put all your Dollar Tree frames to use and create an aesthetically pleasing display.

The good thing about Dollar Tree photo frames is you can select from a wide range of styles depending on your needs, and they all clock in at $1.25 each at the discounted store. While they're budget-friendly, you can still choose frames that check your material, size, color, and finish requirements. On the flip side, the frames don't generally look high-end. Due to this, you can get creative and tweak them with either paint, new mats, or extra decor so they look like something out of a home goods store. Pop on your DIY-er hat to put on a display that's worthy of Instagram reels, Pinterest boards, and TikTok videos. These Dollar Tree DIYs can help you decorate your home like a professional with family pictures for less.

Putting your printed family photos in a floating frame is a great way to add some depth to the display and draw the eye. However, purchasing them from big-box retailers like Amazon and Walmart can be expensive. Instead, draw inspiration from TikTok-er @mamaandowen, who transforms a simple Dollar Tree photo frame into a floating one. This is a budget-friendly DIY since you can get all the supplies from Dollar Tree for $1.25 each. This includes the photo frame, the Original super glue 0.25 ounces pack, and Scotch double-sided tape.

What do Dollar Tree wall plaques and photo frames have in common? They make for a great family picture collage. The idea is to remove the stand at the back of the frame and stick it to the plaque for a customized display. With this DIY, you get to choose the alignment of your photographs. This means you can put your fur babies front and center and edge out your annoying siblings if you want. (Just kidding, mostly!). Remember to experiment with multiple layouts and take a photo of the finalized version to make sure you get everything lined up the way you want it before bringing out your glue gun.

If you have been wanting to fill the best places in your home for a gallery wall only to give up due to budget restraints, it's time to take matters into your own hands. TikTok creator @kelli_wilkins3 shows how you can curate an enviable gallery wall using basic Dollar Tree photo frames. She even prints all her photos at home on printer paper prior to hanging them up. To curate a luxe gallery wall, maintain at least 3 inches of space on all sides of the frame. Use press-in hooks or Velcro strips if you rent your home.

A black and white gallery wall is a stylish way to add personality to your home with family photos. Nevertheless, not selecting the right mat is a mistake everyone makes when hanging family photos around the house. To avoid this, get Jot's 14x11 inch white poster board from Dollar Tree for $1.25. Cut out the board based on your photo's size, ensuring the mat is wide enough to take up a minimum of 1.5 inches of your chosen frame so it highlights the pictures. If you don't have the patience to uniformly cut mats, use regular white paper and glue your photos on top.

If you want to make your family photos the focal point in a room, turn it into a piece of art commanding attention. TikTok user @suzii_b creates trendy wall decor using just five gold-colored picture frames from Dollar Tree and a hot glue gun. Besides being incredibly simple and economical, this DIY idea will assist you in creating trendy wall art fit for every room in your house. For a more dramatic look, add some glitter on top of the frames to dazzle onlookers.

Wooden photo frames are timeless and organically enhance the aesthetic appeal of your pictures. However, if you don't want to spend a fortune on bespoke frames, consider buying a couple of Jot 9x12 inch wooden clipboards from Dollar Tree for $1.25 each. Now, take cues from the TikTok video above and hang your photos at eye-level to enjoy the beautiful memories every time you come across them. As for cutting and staining a wooden piece to ground your collage, that's an extra step and you can go through with it or ditch it. If you ditch it, try working in some cute wall hangings.

Creating the perfect gallery wall isn't just limited to choosing the right photos, inserting them in gorgeous frames, and working in a chunky mat. You need to illuminate your photos art gallery style to make it the talk of the town. Thankfully, creator @theerealaleeya has the ideal solution for you. Simply grab a few LED work lights with magnets and Tool Bench's PVC electrical tape rolls from Dollar Tree for $1.25 each to replicate the video at home. This DIY works because it's cost-effective and effortless. More importantly, it's renter-friendly.

Ever went to Dollar Tree and impulsively bought home multiple wood plaques in different designs? Well, if you have ever been in this extremely specific situation, bring out the plaques to recreate the picture frames used during the Victorian and Elizabethan eras. TikTok user @alexandhome posted a video wherein she transforms the generic plaques into a work of art. So, channel your inner artist and paint the plaques in a color of your choosing. Measure and cut the photos to stick them on top. Hang them as-is or add decorative elements around your makeshift frame.

Hanging multiple family photos in a single frame seems impossible until you try the DIY posted by @dollartree_craft. You'll need a couple of photo frames and super glue to begin. Additionally, get a tube of acrylic paint in your preferred tone to update your picture frame with a coat of paint. Once you have the basics, grab a Special Moments clothespin photo hanger line from Dollar Tree for $1.25. Besides clothespin, this pack includes an 8.5 foot jute cord to help you hang the printed photos.

A blank 8x10 inches Crafter's Square canvas from Dollar Tree is all you need to add texture to your family photos and give them a contemporary look. For this DIY, you just need to pull off the canvas from the attached frame and directly print the picture on it. This is a great option if you want the picture to give off a modern vibe and draw eyeballs. Courtesy of the wood stain, your homemade canvas print will look professional and expensive.

A $1.25 4-inch glass taper candle holder from Dollar Tree isn't just meant to hold your burning candles in place or double as centerpieces on command. The creator of this DIY glues a freestanding borderless vertical plastic photo frame on top of her candle holder. This DIY is perfect for anyone looking to spice up the way they display their pictures without spending a lot of money on supplies or following complicated steps. The glass base will add visual interest and make your family photos look amazing.

Who said icing has to be limited to baked goods? TikTok creator @floral.katiee has the ideal solution for cake lovers looking to upcycle their old Dollar Tree picture frames: applying fake icing on the sides of the frame for an adorable and delectable finish. The best part, though? You just need acrylic paint and a piping bag (a Ziplock bag works, too) to make the frame look appetizing. To really sell the idea, keep some fake sprinkles and fruit handy.

You don't need to purchase a picture hanging kit to creatively display your family photos. The extra plant hangers collecting dust in your attic (or basement) will work just fine. TikTok creator @adri..tv took out the chains of a plant hanger and used them for hanging her photo frames. Similarly, you just need to hot glue your Dollar Tree picture frames to the hanger's chains before dangling them in your home. Don't forget to spray paint the chains prior to using them if they've fallen prey to rust and discoloration.

For an out-of-the-box family picture display idea, DIY a spinning photo cube. The creator uses four Dollar Tree photo frames to create an enclosed space, aka the cube, and glues in a lazy Susan at the bottom to give it a spinning effect. It's fairly simple to recreate the look. You just need to have a few photo frames and a turntable handy. If you don't have the latter at home, you can buy HSTECH's 6 inch steel lazy Susan turntable from Amazon for about $10. Pop in a box in the middle to add cut flowers, sentimental gifts, and more inside the rotating cube.