Acclimatizing yourself to DIY projects takes practice and patience, although larger home improvements, like knocking out walls and renovating your kitchen, require special skills. There are, however, beginner projects you can tackle without breaking the bank.
Repairing torn window screens doesn’t require special tools or an immense amount of strength; and adding fresh coats of paint can add new life into old furniture!
Fairy Garden
Fairy gardens can add charm and foster creativity. You can find ready-made accessories like bridges, arbors and cottages at garden centers, gift shops or online. Additionally, you could create your own accessories from materials like twigs, acorns or stones for even more personalization!
Your fairy garden can be created in almost any container, including old planters, flower pots, galvanized tubs or even terrariums. The key to making a successful fairy garden lies in having an overall theme; look for plants like herbs or small succulents to fit this mold; ground cover like moss is ideal. Finally, layer pebbles or decorative landscape rocks on top for a realistic grass-like effect.
Installing a fairy house can transform any garden. These miniature houses can be found at some garden centers or even created from an old wood birdhouse – this DIY version features a charming wooden cottage decorated with sheet moss and an eye-catching door decorated with seed packets for an eye-catching display!
Color Block Crayon Candles
Not only can making DIY candles reduce your carbon footprint by recycling broken crayons, they are fun and straightforward projects – perfect for giving as gifts!
Before beginning, gather all the materials you will need. You will require paper cups, a candle holder and wax. Most craft stores carry these supplies, though flake wax may melt more quickly.
Sort the broken crayon pieces according to color for an attractive and harmonious result in your final candle designs.
As soon as your crayons and wax have been combined, combine them in either a double boiler or microwave until everything has melted together, before pouring the mixture into your candle holder. For stripes candles, wait until one layer has set before adding additional hues. Allow your candles to cool before enjoying these stunning works of art that will illuminate any home!
Loom Bracelet
With just a rainbow loom and some colorful rubber bands, creating this great bracelet should be easy. Simply start by placing one band diagonally on the loom, slipping it over another one until your desired bracelet length has been reached – then remove from loom and tie ends together before cutting any extra length off of each rubber band!
If you don’t already own a rainbow loom, consider purchasing this starter kit with board, S clips, and plenty of bright bands. Extra bands and S clips come in many different colors should you wish to make more complicated creations; once you master this craft you may become addicted and create all sorts of bracelets such as Red Ted Art’s tutorial featuring cute goldfish charms.
Rustic Coasters
Coasters are an inexpensive home decor item that are great fun to craft! Whether it be using wood burning to add intricate designs, decoupage techniques or simply plain paints and paper, coasters make great projects for beginners looking for something fun.
Make custom coasters easily with some freehand doodling and some jute cord! Additionally, this project is an effective way to recycle old candle holders.
Next time your neighborhood tree trimming crew visits, ask them to save some wood slices for you so you can use them for an upcycling project! Reclaimed wood slices make beautiful rustic coasters which protect furniture from water rings – their unique grain patterns and textures each tell its own unique tale – the perfect additions for farmhouse, cabin, southwestern and western decor – set includes 4 coasters and one holder!