This holiday, I’ve done a lot with silver & gold. It’s a great combination for decor, gift-wrap, and goes with just about anything. It’s simple, unisex and if you make something for the holidays, you will be able to tie it in with decor for years to come.
Here are some ways I’ve created some easy silver & gold pieces from dollar store finds! A trip to the dollar store, some silver and gold paint pens and the possibilities are endless!
Mini Jars
These mini jars are perfect for gifts or displaying candy! Leave them silver, paint the lids gold – they’re adorable and functional.
Gift Wrap
On plain brown paper, I created gold polka dots or silver chevron. Fun, easy and simple. I used plain brown gift bags and simply cut to create gift wrap or used as a bag.
Gift Boxes & Tags
I added dots to these brown and black boxes to make them more frestive. Use plain brown gift tags and add your own personal silver and gold touches.
Mugs / Bowls
Create a fun look for the holidays with dollar store bowls/mugs to create gifts and servewear.
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Sara-Jayne says
December 13, 2014 at 8:00 amI love the lids craft! We don’t have dollar stores here in the UK and I am always jealous when I see what you guys can get! Love your creativity! I generally make things for the boys that are from Santa or the Elves during the holidays!
Terry says
December 13, 2014 at 8:32 amThis is one of the few years that I don’t have a Holiday project. I am not doing Christmas Eve or Day. I am going to go to my family and they are doing it. So much easier. But, I do like looking at all he ideas everyone else has.
Terri Ramsey Beavers says
December 13, 2014 at 10:40 amOh how cute and creative. I’ve never thought about decorating anything with markers but I have quite a few things that I could use them for. I love those bowls. Thanks for sharing.
Jeanine says
December 13, 2014 at 11:46 amHow creative! I love polka dots and chevron. They are my fave. These are Cute!
Liz Mays says
December 13, 2014 at 6:07 pmThis is totally fun and I can’t wait to get started! I happen to have paint pens ready too!
Echo says
December 13, 2014 at 6:20 pmThese are great ideas! I love finding DIY things at the dollar store!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
December 14, 2014 at 12:11 amWow these turned out great, they look like you purchased them that way. I so need this markers.
Aisha Kristine Chong says
December 14, 2014 at 5:30 amOMG this is too awesome. I wish we have a dollar store here too!
Rebecca Swenor says
December 14, 2014 at 5:52 amThese are awesome ideas indeed. I will have to make some designs on some flower pots with the paint markers. Thanks for sharing.
Traveling Cats says
December 14, 2014 at 5:59 amSuch a lovely idea. I want to try this.
Freya says
December 14, 2014 at 11:06 amI love silver and gold as well. These are all really cool ideas I especially love those mini jars, so cute.
Felice Raina says
December 14, 2014 at 2:12 pmI love this color scheme. I haven’t even bought any Christmas gift wrap. I think I’m going to look for some gold and silver gift wrap. Ahh this is such a creative idea. I love it ♥ ♥
Anastasia says
December 14, 2014 at 4:29 pmThat is a brilliant idea, thank you so much for sharing! I love that simplistic design of silver and gold polkadots over black, white or dark brown surfaces. If I have time I’ll give it a try.
Mrs. Mashed Up says
December 14, 2014 at 9:18 pmWow, just a little sharpie made these simple dollar store items look way more expensive. Great ideas… I could see using these for multiple festive reasons.
Angela Christopher says
December 15, 2014 at 10:05 amSuch a simple and elegant design with the polka dots! I love it! You did such a great job!
courtney says
December 15, 2014 at 8:28 pmThis is awesome!!! I’m a big dollar store crafter 😉
Yona Williams says
December 15, 2014 at 9:29 pmI am totally impressed with what you did with that silver and gold Sharpies. I had no idea that these existed…I need to add these to my crafting arsenal. I have all the materials to make my own wreath, and have been dragging my feet in getting it done.