#7) Tile coasters
Prevent your table from getting stained with tea or coffee by making these coasters! They make great gifts too! All you need are small tiles, mod podge, a picture (scrap paper or a photo), acrylic sealer and felt. Just follow this tutorial. |
#6) Air dry clay bowls
Make little bowls out of air drying clay! Simply form the clay into the shaped you want and leave them to dry. Then sand the edges a bit and paint them! Read this post for more detailed instructions. Use them all over your house for containing jewellery, keys, hair-ties, and any other small items that need a home. (Image source) |
Make these cute little fridge magnets out of photos and old holiday cards! Make a batch for each season, each family member or even holiday themed ones! All you need is an image, mod podge, accent gems, scissors, magnet tape and a pen/pencil! Just follow these instructions. |
#4) Upcycled t-shirt latch hook rug
Got a lot of old t-shirts laying around that you never wear? Don't bin them!! Use the fabric! Turn them into a rug. Purchase a latch hook canvas in the size you want, a latch hook tool, and cut the t-shirts into strips. Just follow these instructions and latch hook away! |
This is a very affordable way to get quite a large sized, thick rug. Easy to do too! Although, it does take a long time to make depending on how big you make it.
#3) Printed or stenciled dish towels
Make your dish towels a bit more interesting by customising them! You can use ones you already own, buy new ones, or even sew some! Put your own designs (or free stock images) onto the towels by either using inkjet iron-on transfer paper, or the freezer-paper method. Make multiple towels for different times of the year or give them to friends and family as gifts! |
Add a pop of colour to your kitchen by painting the handles of your wooden utensils! Just using acrylic paint in whatever colour you want! Use tape to make a neat edge where the paint ends. Follow these instructions to get the ombre effect! |
Never forget which key is which by painting them with nail polish! Use as many coats as you need to get a good even coverage. The paint may chip off after a while though, but it shouldn't be a problem to do touch ups. You can also add a clear coat to make it last longer. Read this post for a more detailed tutorial. |