7 Awesome DIYs to Try

More lovely DIYs are amongst us (all these makers online amaze me). And these picks are not to be missed!  You'll notice this version has a hint of back-to-school theme to it (backpacks, dorm ideas, a homework station, etc.)  Check out the links below! Happy making!

1. DIY Pull Down Shade
Our friends at IKEA are inspiring us with this with a little illustration action using one of their TUPPLUR black out blinds.

2. Liberty Backpacks
We've all had one I'm sure at one time or another - the draw string backpack, perfect for a day at the beach.  The ladies at Purlbee have a cute version to share complete with Liberty fabrics and neon strings.  Click here for the how-to!

3.  DIY Rope Bowl
This project looks easy enough with the use of some rope and a sewing machine.  Make it more personal by addid little drops of paint.  Click here for the how-to.

4. DIY Hand Soap & Printable Labels
Make your own organic castile liquid soaps with vintage-inspired printable labels. From LiaGriffith.com

5. Kitchen Chalkboard Clipboard
Nvever forget a grocery item again - make a "rembmer to buy" chalkboard out of an old clipboard.  From Anderson and Grant.

6. Wood Crate Homework Station
With school on it's way back around again, this clever (and easy on the eyes) homework station does the trick. Visit lovegrowswild.com.

7. The Zip Stitch Chair
HomeMade Modern created this cool zip stitch chair made from thick plywood. All for under $20! Great for a dorm room? Click here for the instructions!

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9 Weekend Project DIYs

Happy summer weekend! What you up to? I'm wishing I had that hanging bed (above/below) already set up in our backyard patio that's what I'm up to.  If you're searching for a nice little project, I've collected some good ones this week.  See below for the links. Let me know if you try one! 

1. DIY Pallet Swing Bed
How dreamy would this be to relax on on a lazy dazy summer afternoon? Get the how here to from The Merrythought.

2. A Copper Tube/Cement Base Lamp
A relatively easy project that looks difficult (and rather modern). From Look What I Made.

3. DIY Shelves With Belt Straps
A nice version of the shelf belt strap DIY, this one with thinner belts and shelf. From At Home In Love.

4. Printable Take-Out Menu Organizer
Chelsea of Lovely Indeed has the tips and printables for this rather cute take-out menu organizer.  Get the downloads here.

5. Washi Tape Pencils and Notebooks
Get out your favorite washi tapes for this fun little project even the kids could do.  Visit Lia Griffith for the how to.

6. Paper Wreath Garland (Printable)
Make this adorable paper leaf garland for your next garden party with this printable and how-to from Hello Hydrangea.  Get the download and instructionss here.

7. DIY Sea Salt Soap
This is one of my faves (definitely hope to make) - sea salt soap.  (Love the mold).  From Hello Home Shoppe.

8. Elk Camp Solar Lanterns
A clever DIY project for taking camping.  A solar lantern from the folks at Camp Wander.  Get the how-to here.

9.  What is summer without a good jean cut-off DIY?  This one is really cute with it's lacey addition. Get the instructions at Pearmama.  Also while there, be sure to check out her Aztec cut-off version - another fun idea.

Have a great weekend!

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6 DIY Tables to Try

We've been long overdue for a dining room table and I've been starting to consider making our own since it seems hard to find something we really like and that will go with our chairs.  So I'm loving these wood table projects I've been seeing out there and have been collecting ideas as I see them.  Here's a few projects that I've been considering.

1.  (Above): Table with Hairpin Legs by Homemade Modern. 2x12s were purchased at Home Depot which were then put together with legs from hairpinlegsforless.com.  Get instructions here.

2.  Reclaimed Wood on IKEA legs. Vika Moliden legs are used for this project which uses reclaimed wood from a local lumber store.  Instructions at instructables.com

3. This clever table was created using cast iron pipes and fittings by the folks at Cartolina.  Get the downloadable plans and instructions here.

4. Five 2x8 boards and LERBERG trestle legs from IKEA were used for this DIY by Ez of Creature Comforts. Get the how-to here. 

5.  Another version using the LERBERG IKEA legs from Stylizimo.  Get the how to here.

6.  This table uses black iron pipes also (just a bit of a different version) - love the bench too! Get the instructions at HomeMade Modern here.

Have you made your own table? Maybe have a link to share?  I'd love to see alternatives.  Let me know in the comments!

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8 Crazy-Good DIYs to Try this Weekend!

This week has been pretty fruitful in the DIY world. So many talented folks. We've turned over quite a few earlier this week and now happened upon a few more. Happy friday and happy making!

1.  Embroidery headphones by Lova Blåvarg | Etsy
2.  Turn a favorite photos into a personalized pouch with How About Orange's tutorial | Etsy
3.  Make you own paper lanterns | Appliances online
4.  Bandana Bibs | Purlbee
5.  DIY Three Finger Rings full tutorial of awesomeness | Inspire Me
6.  DIY Votives + Kit | Creature Comforts
7.  Make a viewmaster out of your own photos | Style Unveiled
8.  Make a Mori-style necklace out of mini crochet doilies | Book of Deer
9.  DIY Cloud Magnets | Eat Drink Chic

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Fun DIYs to Try for the Long Weekend

With the Canadian and American long weekends next week, here's a few fun summery DIYs and recipes to try if you're in the mood for making something!  From a cute mod podged Chinese paper lantern to printable labels for making jam, loving all of these summery ideas:

1.  Decorated Chinese Lamp | Made with Love by Agus
2.  Color Block Cocktail Popsicles | Confetti Pop
3.  Free Printable Labels | Fashion for Home
4.  Free Printable Labels | Fashion for Home
5.  Color Block Cocktail Popsicles | Confetti Pop
6.  Bubblegum Ice Cream Bars | Babble
7.  Lemonade Cake | BHG
8.  Washi Tape Pendant Lights | Living and More Magazine (Photo Alexandra Grablewski/Styling Paul Lowe)
9. Confetti Backdrop | Confetti Sunshine Blog

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Mini DIY Round-Up

A few DIYs for a Tuesday morning:

1. Screwdriver Coat Rack | Homemade Modern

2. Chalkboard Tablet DIY | Hello Home Shoppe
3. Sci-Fi Story Stones | Tried and True

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