Decorating your home doesn’t have to be boring. When you do it yourself, it adds intrigue and personality. You’ll have something no one else has! Here are some quick and easy DIYs to check out to upgrade your décor.
By Jayne Turner – Staff Writer
Cloud Mirror
To make a soft and puffy cloud mirror, all you need is expanding foam and a mirror!
You’ll need: A mirror, Polyurethane (PU) expanding foam, gloves, paint, and a paintbrush.
PU Foam is messy, so this is an outdoor project. Simply fill in the outer edge of the mirror to your liking, let it dry for at least 30 minutes, and paint! Check out the full tutorial here.
Pro tip! Don’t try to wipe up any mess; let it dry completely before scraping or sanding it off.
Clay Jewelry Dish
Though there are tons of trinket dishes available for purchase, it is so much more fun to make your own!
You’ll need: air-dry clay, paint and paintbrushes, and your imagination.
Select a design and mold the shape. Though most trays are circular, don’t be afraid to branch out with hearts, stars, or squares. Let that dry while you continue to mess with your air-dry clay. How cute would it be if a little cat were sitting in the center of your dish?
Once dry, get to painting! If you’re nervous about the design, sketch the shape in pencil before filling it in with paint.
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Paper Chains
This craft is simple and can be customized to whichever colors you like best. Whether you select red and green for Christmas, pastels for Easter, or orange and black for Halloween, you’ll have a super cute and festive decoration.
Want to keep it up year-round? Just choose colors that match your walls and furniture!
You’ll need: paper, scissors, and adhesive
Simply cut the paper into strips, make a loop, and connect as many links as you desire.
Stapling is the quickest method, but it might not be as pleasing to the eye. I personally used tape for mine, and it has stayed all year long!
Pro tip! The longer the strands of paper are, the looser the chain will be. Play around with the lengths for a funkier design or use short ones to make a tight chain.
Dried or Pressed Flowers
When you are gifted a beautiful bouquet, it’s sad to see the flowers shrivel. However, if you don’t add water to your vase, the flowers will dry up and become naturally preserved. This way, you can continue to enjoy your flowers!
Another method is to press flowers. You’ll need: parchment paper, flowers, and a heavy book. Simply cut off the flowers that you like and arrange them on the parchment paper before clamping them inside a big book. After a week or so, they’re ready to be framed!
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Macrame Wall Hanging
If you have a knack for knitting, this is the DIY for you! Macrame wall hangings are beautiful projects that your guests will be impressed by. There are a variety of helpful tutorials to follow along with, and even patterns that you can copy.
You’ll need: A wooden dowel, macrame cord, scissors, and possibly fabric glue.
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Author: Jayne Turner is a freelance writer from Los Angeles, California. She has a bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience with an emphasis on language and cognition. She has ten years of musical theatre experience and a lifelong love of reading. Utterly excited by the brain, she brings a fresh Gen Z perspective to the topics that intrigue us most.
