If you're looking for a fast way to make a few updates around your space, spray paint is the perfect solution. For only a few dollars, you can change how things look, creating pops of color — and giving new life to your lackluster stuff. And it's also a great way to repurpose containers and upcycle glass jars, making the cost of most of these DIYs the price of a bottle of spray paint.
Sources: Sarah Lipoff and Crab + Fish [1]
Anthropologie-Like Figurine
Transform flea market finds [2] into chic decor [3] with a can of spray paint. Go with a neutral color like white, or have fun with bold, glossy hues.
Source: Sarah Lipoff
Dollar Store Frames Upgrade
Create a stunning wall display, and pick up a collection of dollar store frames. Remove the glass, and give them a coat of spray paint, so they're all the same color.
Source: Instagram user thetendencynyc [4]
Cute Container
Who knew handy cleaning wipes could look so chic? DIY [5] this smart container filled with eco-cleaners [6] for your kitchen or bathroom.
Source: Sarah Lipoff
Chic Garbage Can
Your old metal garbage can? Yes, it can be beautiful. Follow the directions from Crab + Fish [7] for this stunning transformation.
Source: Crab + Fish [8]
Beautiful Baskets
If you're looking for a cute way to contain all your stuff, pick up baskets at your local dollar store and give them a quick spray [9]. And this DIY [10] is so easy!
Source: Sarah Lipoff
Frame Jewelry Organizer
Get organized and transform an old frame into a smart way to display and arrange your jewelry with this spray paint DIY [11]. And it's a great way to give a frame that lost its glass a new life.
Source: Sarah Lipoff
Food Storage Containers
Don't toss your big plastic containers! With a coat of spray paint [12] they become cute storage for everything in your kitchen.
Source: Sarah Lipoff
Pillar Candles
You can find pillar candles at most dollar stores and you can easily transform them into pretty striped candles [13] or decorations for your next party — or even your wedding! And this project is so easy.
Source: Sarah Lipoff
New Toy Car
If you're a parent, you know how your little one loves plastic cars. But the store-bought cars aren't very exciting. Give that car new life with the help of spray paint, creating a ride that will cause serious kid envy.
Source: Instagram user tanjaputman [14]
Sunburst Dollar Store Mirror
Use wooden skewers and a small round mirror from the dollar store to DIY [15] a starburst mirror [16] that makes any wall look amazing.
Source: Sarah Lipoff
Gold Jar Storage
Use foam stickers to personalize glass containers, and then give them a gilding for pretty storage containers [17] that hold all your stuff.
Source: Sarah Lipoff
Colorful Frames For a Statement Wall
For a pop of color, spray-paint picture frames with bold colors, and then use them to hang fun prints around your space. Or leave them empty, and arrange them for a statement wall.
Source: Etsy user Lollipopfigurine [18]
Upcycled Frosted Vases
All you need is a can of clear, frosted spray paint to transform old glasses into decorative vases [19] for your home — or to give as a unique gift.
Source: Sarah Lipoff
Alphabet Magnets
For a cute way to leave a reminder, spray-paint alphabet magnets [20], and use them on your fridge or at the office.
Source: Sarah Lipoff
Fancy Plant Containers
Instead of paying big bucks for garden containers, spray-paint cheap plastic ones with a matte black that will have everyone thinking you splurged on fancy pots.
Source: Instagram user dnlmtchll [21]
Succulent Favors
Along with repurposing bottle caps, this cute wedding DIY [22] can be personalized with your wedding colors, with the help of spray paint.
Source: Sarah Lipoff
Gilded Flowers
Transform cheap white fabric flowers from the dollar store into something so pretty with a quick spritz of gold spray paint.
Source: Instagram user manuhsaurus [23]
DIY Dessert Tray
Pick up everything you need for this tiered tray [24] at the dollar store and easily assemble it with Krazy Glue. Then cover it with your favorite color of spray paint for a fun way to put food on display at your next party.
Source: Sarah Lipoff
Golden Bear Vases
Because it's sad when all the honey is gone, give your honey bear new life as a golden vase [25]!
Source: Sarah Lipoff
Charging Station
All you need is a plastic water bottle, scissors, and some spray paint to create a charging station [26] that's also so cute.
Source: Sarah Lipoff
Modern Pots
Use painter's tape and contrasting spray paint colors to create modern pots that will look so great in your space.
Source: Instagram user lydiamcmo [27]
Love Hanging Art
Even when it's not Valentine's Day, this wall hanging [28] is a decorative way to let someone know they are loved.
Source: Sarah Lipoff
Spooky Candleholders
Create spooky-fun candleholders [29]Halloween [30] with templates you can create using your home printer.
Source: Sarah Lipoff
Ghoulish Vase
Head to the dollar store for everything you need to put together this fun vase [31]. It's covered with creepy, crawling bugs and then coated with black, creating a stunning statement piece.
Source: Sarah Lipoff
Halloween Lighting
Transform old coffee cans into Halloween lighting [32] for all your trick-or-treaters.
Source: Sarah Lipoff
Halloween Candy Dish
Create the cutest dish for Halloween candy [33] with the help of plastic dishes from the dollar store and black spray paint.
Source: Sarah Lipoff
Holiday Vase Trees
Turn wine bottles into stunning winterized vases [34] to hold branches, creating a holiday tree that fits in any space.
Source: Sarah Lipoff
Bright Wood Barrels
If you have a collection of tired wooden barrels hanging out in your backyard, give them a quick update with brightly colored spray paint.
Source: Instagram user djconnor001 [35]