Do-it-yourself home projects save money, provide a sense of accomplishment and can add personality to any room – however if stretched too far you could end up in needing professional help!
From no-sew upholstery tutorials to loom bracelets, these easy DIY projects are ideal for beginners.
1. Mason Jar Oil Lamp
Scented oil lamps create an inviting ambiance for cozy dinners and romantic dates, providing just enough illumination. This DIY project combines tradition and creativity in one great DIY project and requires only basic materials which can easily be found.
Add decorative items like pine cones, cranberries and vintage ornaments for an artistic mason jar decor display that makes an excellent present! Plus it makes a lovely hostess gift!
To create the spout, coil thin picture hanging wire into a long coil and secure its end using washers.
2. Photo Booth Props
Photo booth props are essential at any party and create lasting memories that guests won’t soon forget.
Create DIY props out of colorful paper and household materials such as scissors and tape. Frame it like the border of a polaroid for fun “framed selfies.”
Other possible props to consider for your party could be large sunglasses, masks and foam hands or fingers. Choose a theme like Hollywood for New Year’s Eve or spring picnic for Mother’s Day to personalize the experience for guests.
3. Mason Jar Candles
Scented candles can add an aromatic experience to any bathroom experience, or just bring spring into any freshly cleaned spaces with their aromatic blooms. Making your own candles is an easy DIY project and worth doing for an experience unlike any other!
Simply gather a few materials and put together this creative mason jar candle DIY project – you won’t even need glue! Plus, the process takes very little time or messiness! Use this DIY to showcase your artistic side and showcase your skills!
4. Loom Bracelet
With this kit, you can create beautiful rainbow loom bracelets. It comes complete with snap-together looms and hooks as well as 4,000 latex-free elastic bands in pastel hues for crafting bracelets of every hue imaginable.
Start by placing a band in Color A at the base of your loom and stretching it over to its peg directly above it, stretching diagonally back down towards its peg directly beneath.
Repeat this pattern with all of your bands and when finished, secure both ends with an S or C clip to form one final group of bands.
5. Rustic Coasters
Rustic coasters make an adorable and practical DIY project! Not only will they protect tables from spills, but their colorful design adds flair and character to your decor!
Do not let fear of power tools keep you from trying your hand at DIY projects in your home. Starting small with beginner DIY projects will build confidence while giving you an opportunity to learn from mistakes made along the way.
Tangled cords can be an irritating issue, but this simple DIY project will quickly untangle them – and save money by eliminating the cost of hiring an electrician!
6. Fairy Garden
Fairy gardens are an easy and magical way to add some magic into any garden. From large installations like Empress of Dirt’s garden, or small and delicate creations like this adorable door made out of moss and popsicle sticks – fairy gardens add the perfect finishing touches.
Farm and Foundry’s charming idea features miniature trinkets such as a troll dollhouse, miniature bench seat and washi tape prayer flags to provide the ideal peaceful space for fairies to relax in peace.
7. Color Block Crayon Candles
Add an eye-catching pop of color to any space with this easy DIY project! Reusing old crayon pieces creates an eye-catching display while giving a unique spin to traditional candle-making!
To achieve the most beautiful candles, it is key to exercise patience when creating colourful candles from wax and crayon mixture. Doing this will allow the colors to harmonize within the wax while making an eye-catching finished product! Plus, this technique ensures an aesthetically pleasing end product!
8. Rustic Wooden Signs
Signage doesn’t just serve its functional purpose – it can also serve as an eye-catching design element! At rustic outdoor weddings, welcome guests with signs displaying your monogram or fun phrases such as this couple’s wine-hued sign!
Use an orbital sander or hand sanding to smooth the front of your sign, or skip this step entirely by using hand sandpaper. Next, mark where you want to hang it with brackets attached to 1×3 boards measuring 16′ apart so you can secure them to wall studs once finished.