

I’m always looking for affordable ways to decorate my apartment, whether that’s finding stuff at the thrift store or thinking outside the box and getting crafty. Sometimes two items can combine to create something that looks high-end, and when the pieces are bought at Dollar Tree, it’s even better. That’s exactly what a DIYer recently did to create a surprisingly cute soap dish.
“When your soap tray costs less than your latte but looks designer,” Christina from Cozy DIY Home wrote in a recent caption. “I grabbed a Dollar Tree bamboo cutting board and some wooden dice (yes, dice!), stained them, and glued the dice underneath to make this cute little riser for my sink area.”
Christina continued, “It’s the easiest way to make your kitchen feel a little more styled for just a few bucks!”
Dollar Tree Finds Create a Soap Pedestal for Under $3
If you already have a can of wood stain or paint at home (or prefer to keep your pedestal tray unstained), this project is less than $3. The dice are just 42 cents apiece, and the cutting board is just $1.25. You can grab the medium-size bamboo board like Christina does, or opt for something larger, smaller, or even circular to completely customize the finished product.
If your Dollar Tree doesn’t have the wooden dice in stock, you can also source them at Walmart. The site offers three different sizes, and each size comes in a pack of 10.
You can pick up a cutting board at Walmart, too. This one from Mainstays is just $10 and is a spacious 11×14.5 inches. You can keep the grooved side up for an added decor element or flip the cutting board to the wrong side to make it simpler.