There are many raw materials used for crafting. Sometimes, you don't even have to take a trip to the craft store to find supplies; they're already in your house. Ropes are useful for a number of functions, and when it comes to crafting, they're just plain fun!
Ropes come in different widths and colors, and add a rustic type of charm to any DIY. They're also tough, sturdy, and durable, making them perfect for home and garden DIYs.
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1. Doormat (h/t Martha Stewart)
Create a doormat with a slightly nautical flair using thin, braided rope. It's perfect for your patio door!
Create a doormat with a slightly nautical flair using thin, braided rope. It's perfect for your patio door!
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2. Dog leash (h/t Lia Griffith)
Create a shabby chic dog leash using braided rope and leather accents. It's tough enough to withstand your dog pulling on it, and it has a cool country look.
Create a shabby chic dog leash using braided rope and leather accents. It's tough enough to withstand your dog pulling on it, and it has a cool country look.
3. Small basket (h/t Crafts Unleashed)
There's just something eye-catching about using rope. Check out this cute little basket you can set on your desk. It's a perfect catch-all for pens, pencils, and other small supplies and has a distinct look.
There's just something eye-catching about using rope. Check out this cute little basket you can set on your desk. It's a perfect catch-all for pens, pencils, and other small supplies and has a distinct look.
4. Holiday wreath (h/t I Spy DIY)
Cute and cozy, a rope wreath is the perfect addition to your front door, or looks pretty inside your home. Use any types of accents you like to create a wreath to complement holidays or for the changing seasons.
Cute and cozy, a rope wreath is the perfect addition to your front door, or looks pretty inside your home. Use any types of accents you like to create a wreath to complement holidays or for the changing seasons.
5. Necklace (h/t Lovely Indeed)
Make your own jewelry using slender pieces of rope. This is a piece you can create in under an hour, and imagine how cute it will look with your summer sundresses and sandals!
Make your own jewelry using slender pieces of rope. This is a piece you can create in under an hour, and imagine how cute it will look with your summer sundresses and sandals!
6. Mirror (h/t Curbly)
Liven up a plain mirror with braided rope. Any basic mirror can get a makeover with this easy DIY using slim pieces of rope you braid. Use several mirrors of different sizes and group them together for visual appeal.
Liven up a plain mirror with braided rope. Any basic mirror can get a makeover with this easy DIY using slim pieces of rope you braid. Use several mirrors of different sizes and group them together for visual appeal.
7. Napkin rings (h/t I Spy DIY)
Napkin rings come to life with dip-dyed cotton rope. They make a great addition to your table when it comes to throwing a party or reception.
Napkin rings come to life with dip-dyed cotton rope. They make a great addition to your table when it comes to throwing a party or reception.
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