We all use different materials and styles, therefore you’ll rarely find DIY decorations that look exactly the same. Since the spring season is on its way, now is a perfect time for you to start crafting some of these house ornaments. Here are 6 simple DIY projects that anyone can pull off.
1. Dinnerware Bird Feeder
You may have some dinner plates or a salad bowl you are no longer using. If so, feel free to utilize them as decorations in your backyard. You can make a Dinnerware Bird Feeder by drilling a ⅜-inch hole at the center of your dinner plate, salad plate, and your bowl. Place the bowl on top of the dinner plate so that their holes align and take a thick rope to pull through those holes. The next thing you should do is place the rope through a metal tube, securing it in the middle of the bowl. Tie a knot at the end of the dinner plate, then take the drilled salad plate and place it on top of the tube by passing the rope through its hole as well. Finally, tie another knot at the other end of the rope, and voila — you have your Dinnerware Bird Feeder. All that remains now is to fill it with bird food.
2. Twine-Wrapped Cabinet Hardware
This one is extremely easy to pull off and it’s great for revitalizing your cabinet handles. All you need is twine or jute and some glue. You can also include paint in the mixture if you wish. Apply glue to the handles, wrap the twine around them, and wait for it to dry. That’s all there is to it — simple and easy. Here’s how the whole thing should look.
3. Dreamcatchers
Dreamcatchers are amazing decorations. To make your own, you’ll need a hoop that is about 15 cm in diameter. You’ll also need thread, twine or yarn, some feathers and beads, and some glue. Weave the twine around the hoop so that you cover it completely. Then, start weaving again, but this time make 8 loose jumps along the hoop. Then, start weaving a third time. This time round, pull the thread through the midpoint of each loop so that when you are done it resembles a spider web. Finally, you should use additional pieces of twine, along with your beads and feathers, and tie them to your dreamcatcher. This is another simple project, but the more complexity you add, the better it will look. So, if you love crafting dreamcatchers, pay attention to details and use various different feathers and beads to increase the aesthetic value.
4. Tablescapes
A tablescape is basically a mini forest with a candle in the middle. It’s a perfect ornament for any room. Again, it is rather easy to create. Just take a block of wood or a ceramic tile to act as your base. Create a geometric hole pattern around the center of the base — just make sure the holes are not too close to the center because you’ll need that space for the candle. Use a drill to create holes in the base, ensuring that the diameter of the hole is slightly smaller than the diameter of the twigs you will use. Once that is done, use a knife to adjust the diameter of the twigs so that they will barely fit in the holes and glue them. All that’s left is to take your candle and place it in the middle of the tablescape.
5. Ironing Board Welcome Sign
Here’s another simple but brilliant idea for your home décor. If you have an old-school or vintage ironing board that you do not use, this is what you should do. Buy some paint to freshen up its appearance and then use a different paint color to write the word “Welcome” on it. Let it dry and put it at your doorstep. It’s easy to make and will really look great!
6. DIY clipboards
The name itself already suggests what the whole crafting process will look like. Find a wooden board and do some work on its edges to make it look stylish and paint it any color you like. Once you have a nice-looking wooden board, take a binder clip and glue it on the board (you can use E-6000 glue). Use the drill to make a hole at the back of the board so that it can be hung on a wall. If you want to do some work on the binder clip as well, you can coat it in glitter or try other techniques to customize it. What kind of paper you want to attach to the board is entirely up to you: a To-Do list, some wallpaper, a print — whatever you like or find useful. As you can see, none of these ideas are too complicated or messy. Anyone can do them. If you are a DIY enthusiast looking to find easy projects for this spring, look no further. Featured photo credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/woollydear/ via flickr.com
