The Plastic Menagerie: 7 Ways to Use Plastic Animals as Home Decor

7 Plastic Animal CraftsLet's talk creative, cute, and simple. Specifically, cheap, whimsical and easy crafts using a dollar store mainstay - plastic animal toys! It seems like every day there are more and more crafts using plastic animals popping up all over the place. The best part is, you don't usually need much more than a handful of toys, some paint and a drill to get started. So get ready to get your craft on! Here are 7 ways to use plastic animals as home decor … magnets, party candles and bookends - oh my!











Party Animal Candles1. Party Animal Candles
Using simple paint, plastic animals, a drill and birthday candle holders, these party animal candles instantly jazz up any birthday celebration! Choose the color of your choice to personalize.
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Dino Planters2. Dino Planters
These dinos get a big dose of glam all dressed up in white and gold paint and fitted with modern succulents. Paint them whatever color you like and choose the perfect plants for your decor!
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Zootastic Bookends3. Zootastic Bookends
Have more books lying around than you know what to do with? These cool zoo-inspired bookends are the perfect solution!
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Animal Jar Toppers4. Animal Jar Toppers
A perfect storage solution for organizing crayons and craft supplies, these jars are as simple as spray painting the lids to recycled jars and adhering an animal on top with a bit of glue.
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Piggy Placecards5. Piggy Placecards
How fun is this? Little painted animals are the perfect placecards - they'd be incredibly fun at an animal-themed birthday party! Just spray paint the animals of your choice and place at each seat.
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Kitty Ring Holders6. Kitty Ring Holders
These long-tailed kitties make the perfect ring holders! Painted in neon with a splash of gold they're also perfectly on trend for summer! A great gift for any cat-loving friends.
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Animal Hooks7. Animal Hooks
These proud little animals were transformed into stately wall hooks, but they could also double as magnets by gluing a magnet to the back.
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- By Cyd Converse
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