Easy Dollar Store Retro Sun Catcher

by Crafty Lumberjacks

Who doesn’t love a dollar store DIY?! 


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We were inspired by an Instagram friend’s retro sun catcher but had no luck finding one. So, we went to the dollar store and made one ourselves!


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Mod Podge, tissue paper, frames and a lot of glue!


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We’re a little unsure of how it will hold up over time but so far so good!

We repeat use A LOT of glue! 

You can see how the whole thing came together in a video on our Youtube channel!

7 comments

Kari Wagner Hoban July 1, 2018 - 5:50 pm

This is the coolest thing I have ever seen.

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Crafty Lumberjacks August 3, 2018 - 7:39 pm

Wow! Thank you Kari!! 🙂

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kathy March 10, 2019 - 3:56 am

Who would have ever thought ! ? Other than you guys!! THIS is amazing, simple & well.. cheap! Just my style! With Spring comes sales..I can’t wait! I want to try a vintage look of sorts with frames collected from garage/yard/ flea markets.. free boxes( curb alerts!! ) Thank You for such an awesome project !! Yes..I hear you loud & clear on NY weather..it’s MArch 10.. WAS 44 now under winter weather warning.. for ice then snow.. !! Oh well more time inside to craft away!! 🙂 <3

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Crafty Lumberjacks March 19, 2019 - 3:26 pm

The weather has got to change sooooon! We’re actually kinda sad NYC didn’t get too much snow this year…but we will take warm weather now!! We miss garage/yard/flea markets! Curb alerts can be sketchy in the city and flea markets are way over priced here. Hope you’re staying warm!

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Sum of their Stories March 21, 2019 - 10:13 pm

This is very clever, very Mondrian-esk!

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Mother of 3 June 3, 2019 - 11:21 am

What a great idea! We have used Dollar Store frames for quite a few of our suncatcher crafts; you just can’t beat the price. I love that you can completely customize the colors too using whatever color tissue paper. Pinned.

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Shirley Wood June 13, 2019 - 1:27 pm

Okay, so I am planning to make one! I have all the supplies right now, the life of a blogger, right! Pinned and Featuring. I sent you guys an invitation to join my Dollar Store Decor Pinterest Board.

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