🍀10 Dollar Store Crafts ~ March

Absolutely 🌼🐝 — here are step-by-step instructions + approximate supplies cost for all 10 March Dollar Store crafts I listed earlier. Everything is super budget-friendly (typically $1–$5 per kid per craft), and most supplies can be found at Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Walmart, or Target Dollar Spot.

I’ve broken these into easy builds, time, and cost estimates so you can plan your crafting hive!

🪡 1) Rainbow Windsocks

🕒 Time: 15–25 min
💰 Cost: $3–$6

What You Need

• Paper cups (pack) — $1–$2
  
  

• Streamers (assorted) — $1
  
  

• Cotton balls — $1
  
  

• Glue stick or school glue — $1
  
  

• Hole punch & string — optional $1
  
  

Instructions

1. Punch 4 holes around bottom edge of cup.
   
   

2. Cut 8–10 streamers (~12″ long).
   
   

3. Tie streamers through holes.
   
   

4. Glue cotton balls around rim for clouds.
   
   

5. Tie string to top, hang & enjoy!
   
   

🍀 2) Lucky Charm Mason Jars

🕒 Time: 20–30 min
💰 Cost: $4–$7

What You Need

• Small jars — $3
  
  

• Green paint — $1
  
  

• Glitter — $1
  
  

• Foam shamrocks — $1
  
  

Instructions

1. Paint jars green.
   
   

2. Shake glitter inside while wet.
   
   

3. Let dry, glue foam shamrocks.
   
   

4. Fill with candy or small notes.
   
   

🌷 3) Paper Plate Spring Wreath

🕒 Time: 20–30 min
💰 Cost: $3–$6

What You Need

• Paper plates (pack) — $1
  
  

• Faux flowers — $1–$2
  
  

• Green tissue paper — $1
  
  

• Ribbon — $1
  
  

Instructions

1. Cut center from plate.
   
   

2. Wrap outer ring with green tissue.
   
   

3. Glue flowers all the way around.
   
   

4. Tie ribbon at top to hang.
   
   

🐣 4) Handprint Chick Cards

🕒 Time: 15–25 min
💰 Cost: $2–$5

What You Need

• Construction paper — $1
  
  

• Yellow paint — $1
  
  

• Googly eyes — $1
  
  

Instructions

1. Paint child’s hand and press onto paper.
   
   

2. Let dry, add eyes, beak & feet.
   
   

3. Write message inside.
   
   

🌧️ 5) Rain Cloud Slime

🕒 Time: 15–30 min
💰 Cost: $3–$5

What You Need

• Clear glue — $2
  
  

• Baking soda — pantry or $1
  
  

• Contact solution — $1
  
  

• Blue food coloring — $1
  
  

• Cotton balls — $1
  
  

Instructions

1. Mix glue + baking soda + blue food coloring.
   
   

2. Add contact solution slowly, stir until slime forms.
   
   

3. Add cotton balls for cloud tops.
   
   

🪴 6) Mini Seed Starter Cups

🕒 Time: 10–15 min + growing time
💰 Cost: $2–$5

What You Need

• Plastic cups — $1
  
  

• Soil — $2–$3
  
  

• Seeds (beans or easy seeds) — $1
  
  

• Markers — $1
  
  

Instructions

1. Fill cup with soil.
   
   

2. Plant seeds ~½″ deep.
   
   

3. Water lightly, label cup.
   
   

4. Place where sunlight hits.
   
   

🐝 7) Bumble Bee Rock Painting

🕒 Time: 20–40 min
💰 Cost: $3–$6

What You Need

• Smooth rocks — free outside or $1
  
  

• Yellow & black paint — $2
  
  

• Paintbrushes — $1
  
  

• Clear sealant — $1
  
  

Instructions

1. Paint rock yellow base.
   
   

2. Add black stripes & dots.
   
   

3. Seal with clear coat.
   
   

4. Hide in yard for a stone scavenger.
   
   

🌬️ 8) Pinwheel Garden Decor

🕒 Time: 15–25 min
💰 Cost: $2–$6

What You Need

• Cardstock — $1
  
  

• Straws or pencils — $1
  
  

• Push pins — $2
  
  

• Scissors — $1
  
  

Instructions

1. Cut square & snip corners.
   
   

2. Fold alternate corners to center.
   
   

3. Pin to straw or pencil.
   
   

4. Stick in ground & watch spin.
   
   

🌎 9) Earth Day Prep Craft

🕒 Time: 15–30 min
💰 Cost: $2–$5

What You Need

• Paper plate — $1
  
  

• Blue & green paint — $2
  
  

• Yarn or string — $1
  
  

Instructions

1. Paint plate like Earth.
   
   

2. Let dry.
   
   

3. Add a yarn hanger.
   
   

🍯 10) “Sweet as Spring” Honey Pots

🕒 Time: 15–25 min
💰 Cost: $3–$7

What You Need

• Small plastic containers — $1
  
  

• Yellow paint — $1
  
  

• Black ribbon — $1
  
  

• Wooden dippers (optional) — $1
  
  

• Candy or notes — $1–$3
  
  

Instructions

1. Paint containers yellow.
   
   

2. Tie black ribbon for stripes.
   
   

3. Fill with sweet goodies or themed notes.
   
   

💡 Cost Summary (approx per craft)

Craft

Approx Cost

Rainbow Windsocks

$3–$6

Lucky Jar

$4–$7

Spring Wreath

$3–$6

Chick Cards

$2–$5

Rain Cloud Slime

$3–$5

Seed Starter

$2–$5

Bee Rocks

$3–$6

Pinwheel Decor

$2–$6

Earth Plate

$2–$5

Honey Pots

$3–$7