Some people are really lucky. They have the artistic gene. They paint. They draw. They design. But if you're like me, you're lucky if your name looks pretty when you write it. But have no fear, there are some DIY projects out there for our kind. Projects that are actually rather simple and will look like a professional made them, when in reality you did. For more information on each craft, click on the respective picture.
1. Popsicle Stick Frames
2. Abstract Painting. . . With a Water Gun :)
Now I know this website says this project is for kids, but if you're feeling creative and don't really have a project in mind, this is the way to go. Mix and match colors while improving your aim. It's a win-win. All you need is some paint, some water guns, watercolor paper, and an easel or something to hang the paper on. Then you can go to town becoming an abstract painter.
3. Patriotic Wreath
Wanna show your patriotism? Not sure how to do so without copying everyone else? Well, here's a craft for you. Get some paint, some clothes pins, the wire wreath frame, and some stars and you're set to craft!
4. Rustic Twig Frame
For this project, you'll need a picture frame, some twigs, craft adhesive, and some decorations if you like, such as the flowers and moss shown in the image provided. Simply choose some branches from your backyard or head to your local craft store. Then cut your twigs to your liking and glue them to the frame. It's that easy!
5. Rustic Candle Holders
To go right along with your twig frame, you could make twig candle holders applying the same concepts. Simply collect your twigs, candle holder, and adhesive and away you go.
6. Yarn Monogrammed Letter
This project requires very little material-wise. You simply need yarn, glue and a letter. Maybe decor such as the flowers, if you want it. To make this craft, you simply wrap the yarn around the letter until you reach the point where you'd like to switch colors or hit the end of the letter. The glue is used at the top and bottom of the letter to secure the ends of the yarn.
7. Bottle Flowers on a Tree
Now this website is in another language; however, that doesn't take away from the simplicity of this project. You simply require a canvas, paint and paint brush for your branches, and then paint, a bottle, and a paper plate for your flowers.
8. Garden Art Lighthouse
To create these lighthouses, you need flower pots of different sizes to build the tiers, to spruce the pots up, an adhesive to hold everything together, a lamp/candle for the light, and a saucer to put the lamp on. And ta-da! you have created a lighthouse.
9. Flip Flop Welcome
The website with this image is Etsy, so that means the creator is selling this door art, rather than teaching how to make it. But I think it can't be that hard. All you need is some flip flops, fabric to hang and connect the shoes, paint for the letters, and some minor decoration pieces such as the butterflies.
10. Word Play in a Frame
As an English Major, I absolutely love any play on words and this one in particular makes me giddy. Now in the sample image, we see Daddy and Daughter being played with and a picture in the frame. But you're not limited to simply that. All you need is a frame and scrabble letters and your possibilities are endless. I've seen plays on mother, father, brother, sister, friend, and more. It just takes an idea and you can do anything your heart desires.
