DIY projects are the easiest way for you to have fun and beautify your space while spending time at home. They provide you with a sense of accomplishment, teach you new hobbies, and also introduce you to concepts, and facts you wouldn’t have even thought of.
Instead of buying that huge center table, you keep seeing online, why not make your own and save yourself money?
Not only will you be protecting your pocket, but you can also use these DIY projects as an avenue to spend quality time with your family.
Fun and Easy DIY Projects for You
Whether you’re an avid do-it-yourself person or this is your first DIY project, I have got awesome DIY projects for you to peruse.
If you are looking for something fun you can do with kids without spending tons of money, try these simple suggestions below.
Also, if your style is more sophisticated, then you’re going to love working on molding milk bottles into concrete vases.
You can find most of the materials you’ll need to complete these projects on online stores on Amazon, Etsy, and even Instagram.
So start getting ready to be creative and scroll through for my list of awesome DIY projects you should try out this season.
DIY Wood Projects
- DIY Cake Stand
A rustic cake stand can help change the look and ambiance of your house. You can either use this stand as a new centerpiece or you can choose to gift it to a friend. Either way, it’s a lovely and easy project I know you’ll enjoy working on.
- Mountain Art
If you are an artisan or probably renovating your house, you might have a nice pile of leftover wood pieces around. Maybe it’s about time you turn those scraps into something awesome. Perhaps your next project should be something different like this wood modern mountain art.
- Wooden Tray
A DIY wooden tray is a very easy project. All you need is a piece of wood or plywood for the base and four thin pieces for the edges of the tray. To give your tray a custom look, you can add handles or knobs and paint your project.
- Wood Pumpkins
Are you tired of picking pumpkins or want to switch up from carving pumpkins during Halloween? Rustic wooden pumpkins are super easy to work on and the bonus is that you can reuse them every year.
- DIY Wooden Slab Key Holder
You’ll never lose your keys again after you make this colorful and modern wooden slab key holder! To make this key holder, you need a wooden slab, acrylic paint, stickers, and hooks.
Also, you can either choose to keep things super simple by just displaying your keys onto the wood or decide to add an extra layer of backing paper to give it dimension.
- Desk Lamp
Lamps are a bit trickier to make compared to other wooden DIY projects. This is because apart from it looking good, the lamps have to work. However, if you keep things simple, you will have a functional and classy wooden block desk lamp like this one.
Artistic DIY Projects
- Painted Cactus Rocks
Rock painting has become very popular among DIY people. To make this, pick up rocks and paint them in the pattern of cactus. For a stunning homemade centerpiece, mix your painted rocks with natural rocks and arrange them as you like in a flower vase.
- Simple Painted Leaves Wall Art
Painted leaves are gorgeous when used as wall art. If you are good at painting, try this DIY project out and make bright, modern wall art.
- Painted Pot Herb Garden
With spray paints, turn a regular terra cotta pot into the cutest and fun planter. This project is ideal for a family activity and is safe enough to do with kids. Plus, painting potted gardens aren’t time-consuming and will look super cute in your house – particularly the entrance!
- Handmade Watercolour Map
To adorn your room, create a unique and gorgeous wall map using watercolour. It’s super easy to paint and you can make it by using a coin to scratch off the foil to reveal the bright colors of the states you’ve visited.
- Art Piece Using Tree Branches
Artworks can bring a space together. All you need for this project is to paint a heart-shaped wall art out of driftwood or tree branches and twigs. It looks pretty chic and can be a rustic piece of art for any room in your home- your cozy reading corner or you could add one to the living room, by the sofa.
- Mini Plastic Animals Canvas Art
You don’t have to spend a ton of money on fancy artwork, especially if you want something very simple. A much more affordable option would be DIY Canvas art. With a touch of spray paint, you can create canvas art with plastic animals and a wooden plaque. These colourful artworks are perfect for a nursery, kids’ room, or craft studio.
DIY Pottery and Embroidery Projects
- Pineapple Plant
With air-dried clay, you can turn a regular terra cotta pot into a cute pineapple plant. This fun project is perfect for decorating your desk, and can be used as a gift for your friends and coworkers!
- Yarn Letter Canvas
You’ll be amazed at what you can create with yarn for your home decor. A letter canvas is a super easy DIY project you can make within an hour. All you need to do is outline the letters you like on a board and thread the needle with yarn.
- Macramé Hanging Planters
An embroidered hanging planter like this one can solve a lot of problems. These macramé hanging planters make great decor for your home and can serve as a modern accessory to bright up your walls. No counter space or shelf would be needed for this DIY project; all that is required is just a ceiling hook and some rope or cord.
Let me know in the comments below which of these awesome projects you would work on. Also, do not forget to share this post with your friends and family!
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Rachael Ebuh otherwise known as #pinchofchel is a Food and Lifestyle blogger. Passionate about food, spirituality, wild life conservation and human connection.
