Decorating & Design
September 21, 2017
10 Easy DIY Projects To Try This Weekend
What are weekends for if not to tackle a fun DIY project? Check out these 10 ideas from bloggers that you can do yourself in a day or two, and visit our DIY Archives for more inspiration.
Rest your weary head beneath your very own custom headboard using 3/4″ copper piping from a hardware store, faux leather and two large floor cushions of your choosing. The denim floor cushions design blogger Sarah Sherman Samuels chose make a statement against her white-paneled wall.
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Dress up a plain pair of napkins for your Thanksgiving feast using a simple pom pom trim from a craft store. Basic hand stitching is all you need for this project, or if you prefer, use a sewing machine for a tighter stitch.
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Plants are all the rage right now, so why not have fun creating a cool 3D pot for your new plants? The polymer clay used in this project is malleable, so you can create your own shapes, or copy this simple design.
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Add texture to a plain white pillowcase (or pillow of any color) using felt glue and mini pom-poms. The end result is fun and one-of-a-kind.
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Perfect for a coffee table or bookcase, this clay paperweight has an understated, minimalist aesthetic. Use it on top of your mail or on its own.
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At first glance this looks like a paint project, but look a little closer and you’ll see these moldings are actually made using ribbon. Unlike plaster or wooden moldings, ribbon gives an ornate look at a fraction of the price.
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Let’s face it — we all use paper towels and need paper towel holders. Rather than settling for a run-of-the-mill holder, consider making your own using wood and leather.
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Bring a touch of whimsy to any door in your home by hanging a DIY tassel from it. Or, if you want to give these tassels pride of place, hang them from wooden hooks on your wall.
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This bud vessel has the luxe look of brass but is actually made using inexpensive bendable tubing and brass-look spray paint. Tuck a sprig of greenery or an individual flower in for a delicate display.
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Lumbar pillows are ideal for beds, but they aren’t always the most attractive. Instead of reaching for a ho-hum pillow, make your own tasseled version using a pillow insert, fabric and inexpensive yarn.
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