This Dollar store flower decorating technique is going viral

One of the most hard-working media out there is plaster of Paris. It can be used in home improvement projects, setting casts for a broken bone and taking molds of teeth. It's also an exceptional material for DIY and craft projects. Don’t overlook it when you stock up on craft supplies — it will be your new favorite crafting staple.

These projects combine the hardworking plaster of Paris with feminine floral touches to give your home unique decor options. When picking artificial flowers, keep in mind how you plan to use them in each project and what look you're hoping for. Get creative, and follow any instructions and safety measures your plaster of Paris guide recommends.

Looking for an elegant way to plant flowers? This project is just what you’re looking for. Would you guess the pot is actually a Styrofoam cup? Visitors to your home won’t guess so either! Get the tutorial here.

Who doesn’t love the soft glow of a candle? Candles add gentle warmth, whether at the dinner table or other spaces in your home throughout the day. But everyone knows that a safe candleholder is a must. Make your own floral votive candleholder with just a few craft store materials and creativity. 
Get the tutorial here.

Displaying pictures is a way to declare to the world your values and priorities, whether featuring your family, friends or fun places you’ve been. Instead of just a generic frame, upgrade your picture into an artsy plaster display. The visual intrigue of the frame will draw a viewer into the memories you so carefully want to show off. Get the tutorial here.

While a wreath is often used during the holiday season, you can have an elegant wreath year-round using plaster of Paris and some fake flowers. This vintage-inspired, feminine detail will last forever and can be used any time of year to warmly welcome a visitor. Get the tutorial here.

Wall art is one of the easiest ways to update the look of your home, and using letters allows you to personalize a room even more. By placing some artificial flowers strategically on cardboard letters, and then dipping them in plaster of Paris, you'll be able to create a long-lasting piece of home decor totally unique to you. Get the tutorial here.

Dressing up a light fixture or fan is an often overlooked, yet easy-to-do home improvement project. Particularly for renters, this is a way to add decoration to your home without a huge footprint.  Using plaster of Paris and artificial flowers, you can create a one-of-a-kind ceiling medallion that shows off an eclectic, funky style. Get the tutorial here.

Any meal is elevated with a centerpiece. Flowers are often a go-to for a centerpiece, and you can include that floral look with more permanence with this plaster of Paris project. Use artificial flowers and a silver try to create your new favorite centerpiece, ideal for every occasion. Get the tutorial here.