Do you know what’s great about DIY projects? Everything. When you make items yourself, you can choose projects that suit your tastes, create them in your choice of colors/textures, and then use them to your heart’s content.
Whether you’re aiming for efficiency, decoration, fun, or self-sufficiency, there’s a list of awesome DIY projects just waiting for you. Pick a few that you might like to try out!
1. DIY: Yarn-Wrapped Painted Jars
To begin making your yarn-wrapped mason jar, start at the bottom of the vase and add a generous amount of hot glue. Press the end of your yarn to the glue and hold it in place until secure. Next, you will start winding the yarn around the jar, over and overworking your way up.
2. Shoe Holder Planter
Living walls make the perfect addition to a compact garden. Using the vertical space you have will add character and more greenery, all without taking up any of the little floor room you have.
That’s not to say that living walls are reserved for tiny gardens only. Oh no, they make fine displays in all types of spaces, whether you have acres of land to fill or just an average-sized city balcony, learning how to make a living wall is one brilliant project.
a simple way to DIY your own living wall, it to use pocket planters. Your living wall doesn’t need to cover a whole wall but you can even transform just a small part of one to add a decorative touch to your space. What’s more, your green wall will change as it grows, so it can be redesigned easily by adding different plants
3. Pebble Placemat
Use a hot glue gun to glue flat beach pebbles to circles of felt or wood. These placemats are perfect to use beneath teapots and warm serving bowls, and they look great at garden parties.
They’ll make a great addition to your spring floral arrangement centerpiece, and the great part is they’re heat-protective! You can even use them as trivets for hot dishes, or if you’re feeling really committed to this project, these make a gorgeous table runner!
