Hi folks. I've been looking through my bookmarks and realized it's probably time for a little random DIY ideas round up. I've collected quite a few since last time so I am sharing here. DIY-ing is a great way to add a few personal touches to your home. I'm not extremely crafty but I think it's nice to look at things I made myself. It promotes a type of pride you wouldn't get from something you bought. Every home should have a few DIY elements I think. Do you?
Ok. Let's begin shall we?
First up is a cute paper heart garland, perfect to hang around or decorate your table with. Just in time for Valentine's day and a nice add on to my last post about a
paper cup garland. Get full instructions at
Shelterness. If you like this, you may like their round up of
Valentine's Day DIY garlands too.
Next up is a cool hanging bracket light. Sort of gives off a stylish industrial vibe and seems pretty easy to do. Found over at
Remodelista. Shelterness also has a good
DIY pendant roundup.
Do you have lots of shoe boxes piling up that you swear you'll do something with but haven't got around to yet? Here's an idea for the lids. Cover them in fabrics or pretty paper and hang as art. Learn more at
2Modern.
A mini paper box mobile. With all the colours, it would be especially fun for kids. But maybe a black and white one, or a monochromatic scheme could be more sophisticated. See how to at
My Diy.
If you are feeling adventurous and bold, how about making some modern cement planters for your succulents, mosses, ferns, flowering plants, or whatever else you may have? They could add a stylish, modern, industrial quality to a room. See how to at
2Modern.
Check out this DIY sunburst clock made of wooden stir sticks. Quite smart I think. Head over to the super sweet
Freckled Nest for instructions.
Here's a cute and stylish herringbone DIY mug idea by
Wit and Whistle. Get full instructions there. They are right when they say that these could make good gifts too.
And last but not least, this has nothing to do with interiors but I couldn't resist. HOT CHOCOLATE ON A STICK. I love hot chocolate. The idea of sticking this cube (already adorned with marshmallows even!) into hot milk, stirring it around gently and watching the creamy chocolate melting swirls is making me very happy right now. I must try this. Learn how at
30 Pounds of Apples - great idea.
On that note, stay warm and cozy people. Winter is not over yet, and I'm feeling quite cold these days.
... bis bald!
I love the easy and so cool and urban looking pendant light solution - it is actually quite a easy project with Ikea pieces...like!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like! It's so fun to share :) Xx.
ReplyDeleteadoring the cement planters - I'll have a look at the how to!
ReplyDeleteand then that mug & "urban looking pendant" as Igor says are on my favorite list since I stumbled upon them.
As for d.i.y.ing in general, well... you know my views ;)
Wishing you a happy rest of the day. It was as unproductive as it could have been so far today here & I'm trying to not take it so hard on me.
Xxo
@ Iro: You are my DIY/crafty hero! I would like to be better at this, but it's just not in me really. Sometimes, here and there ... that's why I like collecting these ideas, you never know when the mood will strike :)
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I like the idea with the lamp. And that looks pretty easy to do. Wouldn't mind having some fun with concrete/cement either. Great material!
ReplyDelete@ Nordic Bliss: Thanks, Marianne! I am also pretty curious about the concrete vases - could be messy but that would make it fun, right?!
ReplyDeleteChocolate please! Am trying that since we're still in the thick of winter in Korea. Holly, I am enjoying your blog. Looks great! Keep it up.
ReplyDeletechocolate please! Must try this while we are in the thick of winter here in Korea. Holly, am enjoying your blog. Nice work.
ReplyDelete@ Christine: Thanks lady! I don't know what got into me this morning :) Felt like a new outfit, I guess, lol. Thank goodness you commented on the hot chocolate sticks! No one else seemed to notice - they're almost my favourite part of this post :)
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When you click to the hanging bracket link, I love the solid oak bracket but would prefer it with the NUD classic pendant :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat great little ideas. You are right, anything DIY makes us feel creative, confident and gives a touch of uniqueness to our homes. Love the lamp idea.... and of course hot chocolate. Yum!!
ReplyDeleteOh Holly, btw, congrats on new design of your blog.. very stylish:)
ReplyDelete@Gerard: Agreed! Great idea. And that is why they call you Walnut Grey :)
ReplyDelete@Tina: Thanks for your comment, and the support of my blog redesign :) I felt like trying something new, something more bold, yet soft...it may change but for now I like it too. Just need to spice up the banner a bit somehow...
ReplyDeleteenjoying the grey backdrop here!
ReplyDeletehave a lovely weekend, xo
@ Iro: Thanks lady! I think this is more me somehow...I don't know - it's fun to try on different outfits sometimes :) Wish you a happy weekend too Xx.
ReplyDeleteWow! These are all great ideas. And I just love the lamp thing!
ReplyDeleteHad missed this post Thank you!! Off to buy some brackets for my new lamps this very minute! ;) cool clock too! hx
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