Get creative making wall art, a tote bag, or lovely twisted taper candles, along with sixteen other DIY projects to attempt.
If you’re looking to pick up a new hobby, this weekend is an excellent time to start. We’ve gathered fun, easy projects to learn new DIY skills, including beginner-friendly sewing projects and arts and crafts. Each of the projects can be completed over a weekend. Get crafty and create something beautiful for your house or as a birthday gift, holiday gift, or just because.
Visible Mending
Visible mending gives personality to your garments and makes them last longer. Take those worn-out jeans, shirts, or jackets that require mending. This easy sewing project can make them one-of-a-kind favorites. Select fabrics of your choice, apply fabric glue, pin until dry, then secure with decorative stitches.
Arm-Knit Blanket
Try this calming arm-knit blanket project—no prior knitting skills necessary. Utilize an online tutorial and a few 12 skeins of arm-knitting yarn to create a cozy chunky throw.
Resin Crafts
If you’re a resin newbie, here’s the important thing to understand: it’s a versatile medium that starts out as a clear liquid that you can color any way you like. Incorporate flowers, glitter, or photographs to make unique resin coasters that are perfect for using yourself or giving as a gift.
Tote Bag
Sew a canvas tote bag with your favorite canvas, leather trim, and a pretty lining fabric. Use heavy interfacing for the bottom and a denim needle to negotiate thick layers.
Food Wraps
Create your own beeswax food wraps to cut down on plastic. With cotton fabric and items around the house, create reusable food wraps in an afternoon.
Homemade Wrapping Paper
White Paper Gift Wrap
Transform plain white paper into beautiful gift wrap using acrylic paints. Drag paint with a ruler or straight edge to create stripes, swirls, and other playful designs.
Zero-Waste Sponges
Transform leftover fabric into sustainable kitchen sponges. This quick-sew project upcycles readily available materials into durable, reusable sponges in under an hour.
DIY Paper Plants
Brighten up your space with low-care paper plants. Utilize artist Corrie Beth Hogg’s templates to make realistic, beautiful plants out of paper.
Outdoor Sidewalk Paint
Make washable sidewalk paint with cornstarch, water, and food coloring. Paint your sidewalk with cheerful messages and colorful artwork.
Twisted Candles
Forget expensive store-bought candles and make your own twisted taper candles at home. Customize the shape and color to match your decor.
Polymer Clay Earrings
Polymer clay is cheap and comes in every color of the rainbow. Roll out patterns and bake to produce stylish DIY earrings in an afternoon.
Needle Felting
Create adorable wool characters by sculpting wool roving with a felting needle. Start with a small ball of wool and shape into patterns by poking multiple times to make delightful animals or objects.
Crocheted Owl Basket
Basic Crochet Stitches
Basic stitches of crochet can be learned by making an adorable owl basket. It is an excellent project for beginners to help improve their skills in a fun way and with health benefits.
Embroidered Flower
Design a beautiful flower pattern on linen edged with a wooden hoop. Use simple stitches and knots to form petals and leaves, perfect for embroidery beginners.
DIY Curtain Panels
Refresh your home decorating with custom curtain panels. Measure rod to floor plus 7 inches, then follow step-by-step directions for stylish, high-end drapes you make yourself.
Embroidery Journal
Start a year-long embroidery journal by stitching tiny pictures every day on fabric in a hoop. At the end of the year, you’ll have a beautiful visual diary and incredible stitching skills.
DIY Wall Art
Large-Scale Pixel Art on Wood or MDF Panels
Sand and clean, mark a grid, tape and paint squares in a gradient of colors. Dry between applications and hang your customized artwork.
Lampshade Revamp
Give a lampshade a new look with fabric. Measure and cut fabric with a 2-inch overlap, fold edges neatly, apply fabric glue and spray adhesive to hold in place, and brighten up any room.
DIY Bath Bomb
Pamper yourself by making bath bombs using Epsom salts and essential oils. Enjoy a relaxing soak after a long day with your very own bath treats.
