Crafts Worth Creating

Crafting and DIY projects are a hobby for so many people these days. Thanks to Pinterest and Etsy, the crafters and DIYers are just about taking the world by storm. I must admit, I absolutely love taking part in these creative ventures. In doing so, my goal is always to create something worth keeping and worth while. In other words, I always make sure it is something that will add value to my home, and cost me less than if I were to purchase it pre-made. I want to share 5 fabulous DIY projects that are easy to create and will be sure to enhance your home. I hope you will try a few!

#1 – White-Washed Wood Garland

What You Will Need

  • 1 Bag Wood Rounds {Michael’s or Hobby Lobby}
  • Power Drill {Local Hardware Store}
  • White Paint {Joann’s, Hobby Lobby, or Michael’s}
  • Water
  • Paint Brush {Joann’s, Hobby Lobby, or Michael’s}
  • Twine {Joann’s, Hobby Lobby, or Michael’s}

What You Will Do

  • Drill a small hole in each wood round
  • Paint wood rounds with paint mixture of 1/2 paint and 1/2 water
  • Feed twine through wood round, tying a knot around each hole to keep it in place
  • hang and admire your new garland!

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#2 – Pallet Wall Art

What You Will Need

  • Wood Pallet {Ask A Local Commercial or Manufacturing Business}
  • Wood Stain {Local Hardware or Paint Store} *I Used Dark Walnut
  • Stain Brush Or Rag {Local Hardware or Paint Store}
  • Metal Marquee Letter {Marshall’s, Michael’s, Home Goods, Etsy}
  • Hammer And A Nail {Local Hardware Store}

What You Will Do

  • Stain wood pallet
  • Nail into the pallet and hang the marquee letter

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#3 – Canvas Ornament

What You Will Need

  • Canvas Fabric {Joann’s or Hobby Lobby}
  • Fabric Filler {Joann’s, Hobby Lobby, or Michael’s}
  • Needle and Thread {Joann’s, Hobby Lobby, or Michael’s}
  • Twine or Ribbon {Joann’s, Hobby Lobby, or Michael’s}

What You Will Do

  • Cut fabric into your shape of choice
  • Stitch two shapes together, leaving one side open
  • Stuff shape with fabric filler
  • Finish sewing the fabric together on all sides
  • Sew a loop of twine or ribbon onto the back of the shape

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#4 – Felt Pillow Cover

What You Will Need

  • Linen Pillow Cover {H&M Online Click Here}
  • Pillow Insert {H&M Online Click Here}
  • Felt {Joann’s, Hobby Lobby, or Michael’s}
  • Scissors {Joann’s, Hobby Lobby, or Michael’s}
  • Glue Gun {Joann’s, Hobby Lobby, or Michael’s}

What You Will Do

  • Cut felt into small leaves
  • Glue felt onto pillow cover in the shape of a wreath
  • Place pillow insert inside the cover

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#5 – Wood Sign

What You Will Need

  • 1×8 Piece of Wood Cut To 3 Feet in Length {Local Hardware Store}
  • Paint {Local Hardware or Paint Store}
  • Stencil {Joann’s, Hobby Lobby, or Michael’s}
  • Paint Brush {Joann’s, Hobby Lobby, or Michael’s}
  • Sand Paper {Local Hardware or Paint Store}

What You Will Do

  • Paint the board
  • Sand the edges
  • Stencil or free-hand your favorite saying

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