11 Best New Dollar General Fall Craft and DIY Finds Under $5

Autumn brings a slower pace of life as cooler afternoons beckon us back indoors, and that means its prime time for cutting, painting, gluing, and all things hand-made. Whether the finished project lands on a mantel or gets proudly displayed on the fridge doesn’t matter as much as the creative process itself. Dollar General has plenty of supplies for the job, and you can stock up without blowing your project budget. From glittering letter stickers and colorful paper to paints, markers, and diamond painting kits, these finds are all $5 or less.

For projects that need to make a bigger impression, Artskills Large Glitter Poster Board gives you a sparkly surface with plenty of room to work. It’s perfect for school projects, collages, and vision boards alike. Just $5 per piece.

Personalized projects get an instant bit of sparkle with Crafters Closet Gold Glitter Letter & Numbers Stickers. The 72-count pack gives you plenty of characters for signs, cards, labels, scrapbooks, and other DIY projects that could use a little shine. The pack costs $4.

Plain paper has its place, but fall crafting is a fine excuse to go full shimmer. Crafters Closet Glitter Paper comes in a five-count pack and can be used for cards, decorations, school projects, or seasonal crafts that need a sparkly backdrop. The five-piece pack in a range of jewel-tone colors is priced at $5.

For a craft that rewards a little patience, try the Artskills Brilliant Art Diamond Painting Kit Sunset Mountain. The scenic mountain design turns the activity into a project with a finished picture to show for your time, making it a nice choice for a quiet fall afternoon. The kit costs $5.

A fresh set of markers can send a perfectly ordinary afternoon in several creative directions. Crayola Super Tips Washable Markers includes 20 markers for coloring, lettering, drawing, and school projects, with washable ink that makes them particularly handy for kids. The 20-count set sells for $5.

Start with a blank canvas and make it your own. The Artskills Crafters Closet Unfinished Wooden Sign Oval is ready for paint, lettering, embellishments, or whatever seasonal idea you have in mind. The unfinished wooden sign is $3.

For detailed coloring, sketching, or filling in a homemade design, reach for Artskills Crafters Closet Premium Colored Pencils. They’re an easy addition to a craft stash and can handle everything from simple coloring pages to more intricate artwork. The colored pencil set costs $5.

The Crafters Closet Kids Melting Bead Activity Bucket brings a classic hands-on activity to the craft table, with melting beads that can be arranged into colorful designs. It’s a fun pick for kids who like building pictures and patterns one tiny piece at a time. The activity bucket is $4.85.

Paper can do plenty of heavy lifting in a DIY project. Artskills Playful Patterns Decorative Paper adds printed designs to cards, scrapbook pages, signs, gift projects, and other creations that need more personality than plain paper provides. Best of all, it’s just $3.50.

Every craft stash needs paint, and Artskills Crafters Closet Acrylic Paints gives you eight colors to work with. Use them on the unfinished wooden sign, canvas projects, decorative pieces, or anything else that could use a fresh coat of color. The eight-count acrylic paint set is priced at $5.

Sometimes the best DIY plan is simply to sit down and make something with your hands. The Play-Doh 5-Pack includes five containers for molding, shaping, and creating colorful little masterpieces. A classic five-pack costs $5.