DIY A Decorative Kitchen Scale That Doubles As Storage On A Dollar Tree Budget

Kitchen countertop décor is a bit of a conundrum. On the one hand, you want to add style and functionality to your kitchen, but on the other, you need countertop décor ideas that avoid clutter. If you want to add practical country flair to your countertop on a Dollar Tree budget, this faux old-timey kitchen scale is a must-try.

Using a few items from Dollar Tree and some decorative supplies, you can craft your own vintage kitchen scale. One of these 6-inch Clear Plastic Bowls and this Plastic Terrarium Dish from Dollar Tree can be used as the base and weighing plate of the scale. Then, some wooden blocks from the Tumbling Tower Game can be stacked to the desired height and width to connect the two plastic containers while adding space between the bowl and dish. 

It may not be able to weigh things, but it will make a super cute display holder for fruit or seasonal décor. With a hollow base, you can stash small objects from view on the top or bottom to increase your storage options. If you want to be really creative, this piece can even be turned into a countertop herb garden!

YouTuber Heidi Sonboul shows just how to assemble and style this adorable country kitchen scale. To make the neck of the scale, she glued two of the wooden blocks side-by-side and then stacked the sets of two on top of each other four blocks high. She recommends gluing the blocks with hot glue and wood glue for extra hold and then using hot glue and a strong craft adhesive to attach the wooden blocks to the plastic bowls.

Next comes styling your kitchen scale. Using spray paint on the whole scale to make a matte black or white cream gives you a country store look. Or add interest by painting the wooden blocks a different color before attaching them to the bowls. Then, find a scale face image online and add it to the front of your scale. You could also make a more realistic scale face by crafting a 3D version and attaching a needle that really moves.

In her tutorial, Sonboul uses cinnamon to distress the scale with a rust effect for a finishing touch. Sprinkling cinnamon-like glitter on a few subtle brown paint accents (or a thin layer of glue or Mod Podge) instantly ages your kitchen scale and makes it look all the more authentic. And don't discard those leftover tower blocks! You can turn them into a chic wood kitchen organizer for your cooking utensils as another functional country kitchen accent on your countertop.