Use A Dollar Tree Pizza Pan To DIY A Lid That Turns Your Plant Pot Into Storage

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The Dollar Tree can be the perfect place to snag not only affordable garden finds, but also the raw materials for fun garden upcycles. That's certainly the case with the retailer's pizza pans — a popular piece for DIY projects. YouTuber Blessings Craft Therapy shows how, in just a few steps, the pizza pan can be decorated with fabric and Modge Podge to create a cute lid that fits neatly onto a planter, providing you with a clever storage bucket. 

To create your own adorable storage container (which we think would be perfect on the patio), start by picking up a 16-inch pizza pan. While you're at Dollar Tree, you can also select some colorful printed craft fabric of your choice for decorating your pizza pan lid. Most Dollar Tree fabric costs $1.25 for an 18-by-21-inch piece. You'll also need some Mod Podge and a cabinet handle or knob. Something like this Amerock bronze pull from Amazon could be perfect. If you don't already have a strong craft adhesive like E6000 Industrial Strength Adhesive, be sure to buy that as well. And, of course, don't forget to source a 16-inch diameter planter for the lid to go on. Tip: Get the pizza pan first, and then find a pot that it fits snugly into, either at Dollar Tree or upcycle one you have at home. For tools, you'll need some sandpaper and a paintbrush for applying the Mod Podge.

Start by lightly sanding your Dollar Tree pizza pan and giving it a quick clean. Cut the fabric to the size of your pan, then brush a layer of Mod Podge onto the pizza pan, making sure you get into all the crevices. Carefully apply your fabric on top, using your fingers to press it down and push out any bubbles. Next, paint another layer of Mod Podge onto the top of the fabric and let it dry. The creator used dishwasher-safe Mod Podge, but if you're using this on a patio, we'd recommend opting for Outdoor Mod Podge. To make the lid even more weatherproof, you could also apply a coat of clear weatherproof sealant on top. 

Once your Mod Podge — and any sealant — is dry, you're ready to attach the handle. Add a few drops of adhesive to the handle, and then press it firmly onto the lid. When the adhesive is dry, put your lid onto the planter and enjoy your decorative storage container. While the YouTube creator made theirs to hold dirty dishcloths in the kitchen, this planter DIY could be perfect on a patio or in a potting shed for holding anything from extra garden shears to plant tags, gloves, or homemade bug spray. 

If you like this idea but aren't keen on découpage, you could opt to spray paint the planter and lid in a single color. Alternatively If you're using a plastic planter, paint mixed with baking soda could give it an imitation stone finish. Keen for more ways to turn planters into storage items? Here's a DIY to hide hose clutter with a planter.