Simple DIYs and Crafts to Do at Home

White Washed Terra Cotta Flower Pot. We are all SO excited to start getting pretty flowers out to celebrate spring. If you have a basic terra cotta flower pot, this is a great way to add some character to the pot and save TONS of money. Flower pots can get crazy expensive!

Personalize those pretty flower pots with your favorite phrase, words, or anything you'd like, using stencils. If you have left over paint of any kind, you could use this to create your masterpiece.

If you have an outdated metal lantern, grab a can of spray paint and give it a makeover in minutes. You will need to cover and tape off the glass to save yourself a hassle later. But, this is a great way to get new home decor without spending much money.

This project will definitely fill your days if you are bored at home! Although it is fairly time consuming, I am so glad I did it. Our basement had ugly old tile flooring. There was NO WAY I was going to pay to have them removed and replaced when I knew I could transform them myself. Time consuming, but a definite bang for your buck!

Give an outdated wicker basket a quick transformation in just minutes. If you have some gray wood stain or even gray chalk paint or latex paint, you can knock this project out in minutes.

If you have some old art work that doesn't fit in your current decor, this is the project for you. Go look through that stash of decor that you were planning on donating and get to work with this fun makeover.

If you haven't noticed, I'm all about painting all the things. This post shows lots of examples of using old home decor items and giving them a fresh coat of paint for a brand new look. There are a mix of spray paint as well as chalk paint projects to choose from in this tutorial

If you can get ahold of some paint for your front door, now is the perfect time to give the exterior of your home a bit more curb appeal. Get my tips on how to paint a metal front door for the best results as well as plenty of things you should avoid if you pursue this project. Ask me how I know;-)

Give those faded garage doors some love by giving them a nice paint face lift. This was a project I put off for a while because it seemed a bit daunting. It was actually pretty easy and only took an afternoon!

Painted our stained wooden handrail took almost no time. It was initially white and always looked dirty no matter how much I cleaned it. If you have a handrail that you can't stand to look at even one more day, this easy project is for you. NO need to take the rails off the walls, I promise.

As you have learned, paint is a great way to get a little more use from an outdated decor item. See how I suggest painting old mirrors to stretch out their life in your home.

You guys, this EASY project took me just part of an afternoon. The old stone was really outdated and with a little paint, looked so much more modern! If you have any left over gray paint, read on to learn how to do this in your home!

If you have tile countertops that are less than desirable, paint can be the solution to your problems. See how I painted brown tiles with white paint! Get all the tips to best prime them so they will be more durable over time.

Make personalized magnets using your favorite photos or prints. I printed out neat buffalo check patterns for our magnets, but get creative. If you can google it, you can likely find something that you can transform into a magnet for your fridge or other magnetic surface.

Washi tape is a favorite in my home. It can add pizazz to nearly any surface. We've used it on notebooks, candle votives, paper clips (for bookmarks), light switch plates, and more. Get all the details to put your washi tape to good use!

This project is an all-time favorite of mine. If you have an old particle board, cork board, or plywood board AND nails AND string, you are good to go with this fun project. This detailed tutorial will give all the step by step instructions to get your nail and string art completed in a flash.

Nothing like a little relaxation to give you a boost of energy. This brown sugar scrub is a great diy the whole family can benefit from.

Grab some plain white tiles and make these personalized photo coasters using your favorite prints.

You almost certainly have the supplies on hand for these handmade bookmarks! Now is the perfect time to read a good book and use your brand new bookmark. Or make some now and hold on to them to give as gifts later.

Get an oversized poster of the world (or even just the United States) and start planning your next travel adventures when all of the stay-at-home orders are over and it's finally safe to be out and about again.

If you have a large wall and you need an interesting option for wall decor, time zone clocks might just be your answer. This is something I had wanted to do for a long time and it looks great about our desk space!

Grab a stretched canvas and learn to make a pretty reverse canvas sign. Never heard of reverse canvas? Read on to get all the details.

This post brings a lot of people to my site. I think it's because many of you have plain mirrors with clips in your own bathrooms and are searching for easy and inexpensive ways to improve them. This is truly an easy diy that makes a HUGE difference.

You may not have many leaves on your trees just yet, but this is a great way to get some personalized homemade decorations on the cheap that have lots of meaning. Grab some leaves from your backyard, a few frames, and get started.

This project might be a bit more challenging if you are trying to complete it without going out for supplies. BUT, if you happen to have pretty floral stems (magnolia leaves OR any other floral stems would work) and a grapevine wreath you can make a beautiful wreath for your front door in no time.

Old cork board. Check. A yard of burlap or other pretty fabric. Check. If you have that, chances are good you have the other supplies to make a covered bulletin board.

This post is super popular right now because I believe more and more people are trying to make their outdoor area calm, relaxing, and inviting for their family. We have lights on our deck and turn them on every chance we get. This tutorial will show you everything you need to get string lights up on the exterior of your home.

If you have a pretty tree that is near your porch or patio, wrapping string lights is a great way to give you a little extra ambiance. This does not have to just be saved for Christmas decorating!

You might not be able to get out for flowers and plants just yet at a local nursery, but it is a great time to start planning any landscaping you'd like to complete. Make a list of the flowers and plants you love that work in your zone. Then, when we are all free to get out again, you will be ready!

This is another project you might not be able to dive in with 100% just yet. But, you can certainly prepare you space and determine which vegetables you would like to grow. Raised bed gardening is perfect for life in the suburbs. It is a great way to get fresh produce but not take up too much space,

This makeover took a LOT of time and energy, but was completely worth the effort. If you have a table that has good bones, but no longer fits in with your decor, read on!

Chalk paint was used to paint this old piano in just a few hours. It completely changed the look of the piece and it looks much more elegant in our home.

This was a simple project that gave these outdated bar stools more life in our home. Goodbye ugly brown wood! The lighter paint really brightened up our dark kitchen.

This IKEA pine table got a new look using a diy stain. To get the details to make your own wood stain, dive in to the details.

You've already seen the kitchen table makeover in which I used chalk paint and wood stain. Take a peek at how I used different colors of chalk paint to give our dining table a new look