Easy DIY Projects
15 Easy DIY Projects you have to try!
1. Chalkboard Wood Plaque For All Seasons
This wood plaque is easy and affordable, but the best part is its versatility! Hometalker Teri Jeffrey shares her step-by-step tutorial for this easy DIY project for home decor. Take any sized wooden plaque, tape the edges with painter’s tape and grab some chalkboard paint. Teri used Rust-o-leum’s chalkboard spray paint to create this easy DIY project for any season. Wait for the paint to dry, add some adhesives or embellishments of your choice for any season, and personalize your plaque for any event or DIY seasonal decor! https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/walls/chalk-board-paint-wood-plaque-wall-decor-for-all-seasons-31482899
2. Modern Farmhouse Laundry
Hometalker Cindy Shipp and her husband bought the ultimate fixer upper and really wanted the perfect DIY laundry room makeover, that was, as she put it, “something that would make me WANT to go in here and do laundry!” Well, mission complete! In this laundry room DIY, Cindy and her husband used wood planks for a fabulous plank wall. They also refinished the cabinets, installed a new floor and put up some adorable DIY home decor that Cindy made herself with leftover wood planks, printouts and mod podge. Truly drab to fab! https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/walls/drab-to-fab-modern-farmhouse-laundry-31527516
3. Scarecrow Wreath
This easy DIY project for fall is the cutest scarecrow wreath you’ll find out there, and the best part? No wreath form needed! Not only is this an easy fall DIY, but if you head to the dollar store, it’ll be a super inexpensive DIY too! Hometalker Natalie Hartman Bourne used a straw hat, assorted fall foliage, raffia and googly eyes. Natalie grabbed her hot glue gun and created this adorable Scarecrow wreath. Check out how she did it, and make your own! https://www.facebook.com/Bourne-to-be-creative-1588217798130533/
4. Caged Orb Chandelier
The caged chandelier trend is all the rage and with this easy DIY project for home decor from Hometalker Selena Thrifty AKA The Thrifty Bombshell, you can make your own stylish chandelier at a fraction of the price! This Industrial-Steampunk-Glam look can cost hundreds of dollars at the store, but you can DIY! Follow these step-by-step instructions to create your own caged orb chandelier, and you’ll even be able to wire and hang it yourself. Easy DIY and under budget? We’re sold! https://youtu.be/EyvlGXPfRjo
5. Nautical Wall Decor
This easy DIY wall decor idea is perfect to add a nautical feel to any room! Hometalker Kimberly Renae offered to help out a friend and came up with this adorable idea for DIY nautical wall decor. All you need are picture frames (paint for a fresh new look), burlap or other fabric, nautical stencils and paint. You can do this easy DIY project as is, or put your own spin on it to fit any decor style! http://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/na...
6. Bejeweled Bathroom Mirror
Lea from the Hometalk team got some inspiration (where else?...from Hometalk!) and decided to try this easy DIY project. Lea wasn’t happy with her bathroom mirror that was just blah, and she added some pizazz to her mirror with these flat backed gems. The result? A super cute bathroom mirror all done as an easy DIY! You can pick up the same; a mirror with wooden frame, spray paint, flat backed gems and glue and get bejeweling! http://www.hometalk.com/diy/bathroom/mirrors/...
7. DIY Organization And Room Decor
Sometimes the best DIY room decor project is the one that serves a practical purpose, too! If you like form and function, check out Hometalker Sharon Saw’s DIY organization room decor! Message boards and picture displays that also look good? Yes, please! You can repurpose old message or cork boards or buy a new one for this easy DIY project. Fit some chalkboard contact paper to the board, paint and/or personalize and you’re done; an easy DIY that doubles as home decor. https://youtu.be/zUTXQaCQ06Q
8. Easy Scented Pine Cones
These easy DIY scented pine cones are one of the easiest DIY projects for home or seasonal decor you’ll do all season! Grab some pine cones and follow Hometalker Chas as she walks us through not one, but four ways to make this easy DIY project. Whether you prefer essential oils or natural spices, you can make these scented pine cones to add the perfect touch to any DIY home decor arrangement. Put them on your mantel or add them to any centerpiece to “spice” up your seasonal decor! http://www.hometalk.com/diy/craft/seasonal-de...
9. Vintage Crackled Shutters
Here’s an easy DIY home decor project that looks like it aged forever to get that look, but with these tips and tutorial from Country Chic Paint, you can create your own vintage crackled shutters for that perfect shabby chic look. For the chippy crackled look, try Country Chic’s crackle medium, all-in-one decor paint and natural wax. Like Sandra from A Charmed Crown Blog said, the hardest part of this easy DIY will be deciding where to put your fabulous new shutters! https://blog.countrychicpaint.com/2017/08/22/how-to-create-your-own-vintage-crackled-shutters-guest-post/
10. Minimalist Wall Decor
This super chic, super simple, and super easy DIY wall decor project is perfect if you’re a DIY beginner or experienced crafter. Either way, it’ll be a sure hit displayed on your wall or mantel. Hometalker Rachel Metz used a plain craft canvas, wood for the frame and wood lettering. Measure and cut the wood to frame the canvas, grab your glue gun and glue the letters to the canvas and that’s it! What we love about this one is that you can personalize it for any date that’s near and dear to your heart, and you can paint, spray paint, marbleize or stencil the letters or canvas...whatever inspires you most. https://youtu.be/4nmj3OWIWnQ
11. DIY Map Magnets
Forget the souvenirs, and save memories from your trip with this easy DIY project: map magnets! Hometalker A.V. Does What shares her awesome and easy DIY; all you’ll need is some flat glass marbles, magnet strips, mod podge and maps of your favorite destinations. Cut out the maps on your choice of destination, glue to the marbles, adhere the magnet, and you have an awesome easy DIY project that is not only adorable but a great keepsake from your favorite trip! https://youtu.be/IOgqvxezGls
12. Spooky Halloween Wreath
This spooky Halloween wreath is the perfect easy DIY project for Halloween. It’s simple, can be done in just a few minutes and won’t break the bank! Hometalker Dorinda shares this spooky craft. You’ll need a foam wreath form, spray paint, spooky adhesives and wire edged ribbon. Make your own version of this spooky wreath any way you’d like or follow these step-by-step instructions. http://www.hometalk.com/diy/craft/holiday-cra...
13. Easy Valances
If you’re looking for a way to update those windows, but want a quick and easy DIY project, these simple valances are the perfect solution. Hometalker A shares her step-by-step instructions for choosing the right fabric, rods and rings, and how to’s for correctly measuring and sewing these easy DIY valances. In under an hour you can update your window treatments start to finish. http://www.hometalk.com/diy/windows-doors/win...
14. Mosaic Inspired Candle Holder
Often, all it takes is a simple, fun DIY craft-turned-home decor project to enhance your home. Check out Hometalker Ankinish Creations’ cute and super easy DIY project—this easy candle holder. You’ll need a glass candle holder, puffy paint and nail polish—yup, that’s it! This mosaic inspired candle holder will be the perfect accent to any room in your home. Light a candle and enjoy the colorful light effect. https://youtu.be/vX3Ny1XthLs
15. Make Your Own Throw Pillow
This one is SO simple, and you won’t even have to leave the house for any materials! Hometalk helper Kayla Haber shows us how she grabbed a throw pillow she had in the house, a scarf, and presto -- she made a beautiful, easy DIY project; a new throw pillow for her home. You can take any square throw pillow, existing material like a scarf, scrap material or even old shirt or skirt, fold and tie over your pillow, and you’ll have a new throw pillow to use anywhere. http://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/pillows-...
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These are awesome, really like the bejewelled mirror!
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