While large and complex DIYs are great, sometimes it's nice just to do a little craft that is quick and easy. Maybe you have a few hours to kill on the weekend or maybe you're short on time and just need to get your crafting fix — either way, there's no shortage of fun but also quick and easy DIY projects on the web.
Here is a list of some of the easiest DIYs out there. These aren't just super simple DIYs, though — they're projects that you would actually want in your home, too!
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1. Dry erase board
Let's start this list off with a DIY that isn't going to cost you much time or money. This dry erase board is so quick to make — grab a frame from the dollar store and cut a piece of patterned cardstock to fit inside. You can customize your dry erase board however you like!
Let's start this list off with a DIY that isn't going to cost you much time or money. This dry erase board is so quick to make — grab a frame from the dollar store and cut a piece of patterned cardstock to fit inside. You can customize your dry erase board however you like!
2. Citrus serving tray
This brightly colored serving tray belongs in your kitchen! It looks like a complex DIY, but it's actually quite simple to make. What makes it even better is that there is a step-by-step tutorial you call follow.
This brightly colored serving tray belongs in your kitchen! It looks like a complex DIY, but it's actually quite simple to make. What makes it even better is that there is a step-by-step tutorial you call follow.
3. Personalized pots
Give your succulents and plants a home that's both adorable an personal. These personalized pots so easy to make! Paint your pot in the color of your choosing and then place on some letter stickers. Use a sharpie to dot around the letters and then peel the letters away to reveal this chic design.
Give your succulents and plants a home that's both adorable an personal. These personalized pots so easy to make! Paint your pot in the color of your choosing and then place on some letter stickers. Use a sharpie to dot around the letters and then peel the letters away to reveal this chic design.
4. Faux granite coasters
These coasters look so chic and elegant — they look they were purchased at a fancy home decor store. You can easily make these if you're looking for something to do on the weekend. You can find the tutorial here.
These coasters look so chic and elegant — they look they were purchased at a fancy home decor store. You can easily make these if you're looking for something to do on the weekend. You can find the tutorial here.
5. Twig letter
Personalize your home by making a monogram to hang on your wall. This twig letter is easy to make and won't cost you very much because you can collect the twigs from outside. So go for walk and then follow the step-by-step instructions.
Personalize your home by making a monogram to hang on your wall. This twig letter is easy to make and won't cost you very much because you can collect the twigs from outside. So go for walk and then follow the step-by-step instructions.
6. Painted vases
If you're a fan of chippy paint and farmhouse style decor then save your jars! You can repurpose them to make this easy DIY. Pick out some paint colors that match your decor and then just follow this tutorial.
If you're a fan of chippy paint and farmhouse style decor then save your jars! You can repurpose them to make this easy DIY. Pick out some paint colors that match your decor and then just follow this tutorial.
7. Chunky tassel bookmarks
Sure you could mark your page with a piece of paper, but where's the fun in that? These beautiful bookmarks are a quick and easy project that'll make a person want to pick up a book and read — just so they can mark their page!
Sure you could mark your page with a piece of paper, but where's the fun in that? These beautiful bookmarks are a quick and easy project that'll make a person want to pick up a book and read — just so they can mark their page!
8. Bobby pin holder
Tired of picking bobby pins up off the floor? You need one of these! This cute bobby pin holder is actually a repurposed Tic Tac container. Next time you have Tic Tacs, make sure you save the container. All you need is a little bit of paint and your own creativity and you can totally make one of these!
Tired of picking bobby pins up off the floor? You need one of these! This cute bobby pin holder is actually a repurposed Tic Tac container. Next time you have Tic Tacs, make sure you save the container. All you need is a little bit of paint and your own creativity and you can totally make one of these!
9. Pom pom wall hanging
Life's too short for boring DIYs and this pom pom wall hanging is anything but boring! Add a little color to your walls by making one of these. It might take some time to make all the pom poms but it's not hard — just follow the instructions. You could also use this as a rug, too!
Life's too short for boring DIYs and this pom pom wall hanging is anything but boring! Add a little color to your walls by making one of these. It might take some time to make all the pom poms but it's not hard — just follow the instructions. You could also use this as a rug, too!
10. Jewelry dishes
Have you ever worked with air dry clay before? If not, there's no time like the present! This type of clay is super easy to work with and all you have to do is let it dry — no baking required. You can make chic items like these jewelry dishes.
Have you ever worked with air dry clay before? If not, there's no time like the present! This type of clay is super easy to work with and all you have to do is let it dry — no baking required. You can make chic items like these jewelry dishes.
11. Tin can flower vase
Before you toss your old tin cans in the recycling, give this DIY a chance. One would never know that this vase is an old tin can. Get creative with your materials, too! You can use patterned cardstock, fabric or even washi tape.
Before you toss your old tin cans in the recycling, give this DIY a chance. One would never know that this vase is an old tin can. Get creative with your materials, too! You can use patterned cardstock, fabric or even washi tape.
12. DIY mouse pad
Jazz up your desk with a fun and personalized mouse pad. This one is made out of piece of cork that has been painted and then pom poms were glued around the edges. The monogram H is a nice personalized touch. After seeing this, I am thinking that my desk could use a little pink!
Jazz up your desk with a fun and personalized mouse pad. This one is made out of piece of cork that has been painted and then pom poms were glued around the edges. The monogram H is a nice personalized touch. After seeing this, I am thinking that my desk could use a little pink!
13. Grocery bag holder
Turn a cute tote into a grocery bag holder. Not only will you have an place to store all your grocery bags, you'll also get to do a fun and easy DIY. Bonus points if your tote has a great pun like this one!
Turn a cute tote into a grocery bag holder. Not only will you have an place to store all your grocery bags, you'll also get to do a fun and easy DIY. Bonus points if your tote has a great pun like this one!
14. Easy leaf prints
You don't have to be a master artist to fill your home with cool art. All you need is a bunch of leaves, some markers and a rolling pin. Color on the backs of the leaves, place them on your paper back side down and then roll over the leaf with the rolling pin. The back of the leaf design will be transferred onto the paper.
You don't have to be a master artist to fill your home with cool art. All you need is a bunch of leaves, some markers and a rolling pin. Color on the backs of the leaves, place them on your paper back side down and then roll over the leaf with the rolling pin. The back of the leaf design will be transferred onto the paper.
15. Gild glasses with faux gold leaf
Gold leafing adds glamour to anything it graces, but the process of applying it can be tedious and time-consuming. It also involves several supplies, such as a gilding cushion, gilder's brush, primer, topcoat and more. Luckily, there's no need to rush out to the hobby shop for a slew of expensive tools. This utterly simple DIY adds opulence to drinkware for a fraction of the fuss, and no one will know the difference. Get the full tutorial here.
Gold leafing adds glamour to anything it graces, but the process of applying it can be tedious and time-consuming. It also involves several supplies, such as a gilding cushion, gilder's brush, primer, topcoat and more. Luckily, there's no need to rush out to the hobby shop for a slew of expensive tools. This utterly simple DIY adds opulence to drinkware for a fraction of the fuss, and no one will know the difference. Get the full tutorial here.
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