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DIY Projects

Projects for DIY in the home including handmade decor, furniture repurposing and other DIY hands on projects.

  • A framed portrait shifts from a woman in a hat to a skeletal face, blending classic and eerie elements, set on a wooden surface next to books.

    Scary Face Changing Halloween Portrait

  • A spray painted floral arrangement in a vase sits on a table near stacked books and two vintage-style clocks.

    Spray Painted Dried Flower Arrangement

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    DIY Custom Stencil Mugs with Animals (and More!)

  • Hands holding a small framed fabric quilt block featuring yellow, white, and lemon-patterned fabrics arranged in a geometric design—an inspiring example of Easy Kinusaiga Art.

    Easy Kinusaiga Art with Quilt Patterns

  • A shaded garden area with various potted and hanging plants, including ferns and coleus, surrounds two trees. Sunlight filters through the foliage and a DIY solar water fountain adds a gentle, soothing sound to the tranquil space.

    How to Make a Battery Operated Solar Powered Water Fountain

  • A round table with a DIY penny tile table top holds a glass of water and three magazines, including Magnolia Journal, on a wooden deck.

    Tile Table Top Makeover

  • Close-up of white hobnail vases upcycled from milk glass and adorned with broken jewelry—vintage brooches featuring pearls, crystals, and floral motifs in red, green, and pink.

    Upcycled Vintage Pin and Brooch Decor Idea

  • A colorful easy line fill abstract art painting and a floral-patterned vase with fresh flowers are displayed on a wooden surface next to a mirror.

    Easy Line Fill Abstract Art Idea

  • A green potted plant with pink flowers is placed on a table. The table also holds a stack of books. A beige couch is in the background.

    Early Forcing Spring Bulbs

  • A person with stained hands uses a cloth to wipe the edge of a wooden table in a well-lit room after a Painted Kitchen Table Makeover.

    Brown Painted Dining Room Table

  • Chair makeover with doilies sewn on the back

    Embellishing an Upholstered Chair with Doilies

  • A vintage painted buffet in light gray with ornate details holds a Keurig coffee machine and a tray. There is a large mirror above, and a chandelier is partially visible in the reflection.

    Update Old Furniture with Wood Embellishments

  • A spoon with a dollop of white cream or mayonnaise rests on a wooden surface, which shows faint rings from furniture.

    Remove Water Rings From Wood Furniture

  • Three green apples in a white dish, fresh sage, a silver pitcher, square plates, and a teapot on a glass stand are arranged on wood countertops after 4 years—still looking charming and timeless atop the wooden surface.

    How Durable are Wood Countertops?

  • Super cute A-Frame cabin ornament from recycled cardboard nestled in a tree wtih fairy lights

    Make the Cutest Recycled Cardboard A-Frame Rustic Cabin Ornament

  • A small green wreath hangs in a gold rectangular frame, reminiscent of an antique mirror from a picture frame, which is mounted on a white door. The door is propped against a beige wall. A beige lampshade is partially visible in the foreground on the right side of the image.

    How to Create a Faux Antique Mirror from a Picture Frame

  • A handheld electric sander is being used to sand the surface of a wood coffee table with white wax, removing the finish and exposing the bare wood.

    Waxed Bare Wood Coffee Table

  • A hand uses a paintbrush to paint a gray, irregular line resembling a crack on a white surface, demonstrating how to paint faux marble detailing.

    How To Paint Faux Marble On A Table Top

  • A hand holding a paintbrush applies a dark stain or finish to a wooden surface; paint cans and a drop cloth are visible in the background, showing how to seal painted furniture for lasting protection.

    How to Seal Painted Furniture Paste Wax vs. Polyacrylic Sealers

  • How to paint a poinsettia flower on a canvas

    How to Paint a Poinsettia Flower Acrylic Painting

  • A two-tiered beige table with curved legs sits on grass beside a garden, featuring a decorative floral pattern—perfect inspiration if you’re learning how to decoupage paper—with a small white dog statue nearby.

    How to Decoupage Paper onto a Tabletop

  • Decorative wooden privacy wall with plants and cozy seating.

    Styled Decorative Panel Privacy Wall for Deck

  • Stamping on flower pots

    Chalk Paint Flower Pot Makeover and Hand Stamping

  • A hand uses a paintbrush to apply white paint to the ornate surface of a circular decorative object, with a paper towel and cardboard underneath.

    Age a New Ceiling Medallion and Make it Look Old

  • Live edge bench in a front entry with an arched mirror and plant on a white wall enct to stairs

    Front Entry Makeover Evolution

  • Cozy seating area with a rustic wooden bench, plush fur throw, and an assortment of pillows, including an easy XOXO felt letter pillow. A framed chalkboard above adds decor.

    Easy XOXO Felt Letter Pillow

  • Collage showcasing fall and winter workshops, including jar decoration, watercolor painting, festive baubles, a winter scene, and holiday crafts.

    Upcoming Fall and Winter Workshops in the Lisle IL Studio

  • Two large pink pumpkins and two smaller white faux painted aged terracotta pumpkins are displayed on a wooden table, surrounded by yellow flowers and pink candles in brass holders. Wicker chairs and greenery are in the background.

    Faux Painted Aged Terracotta Pumpkins DIY

  • A green square canvas featuring a painted sunflower, gracefully placed on a tree stump and surrounded by real yellow flowers, offers an easy DIY for beginners on how to paint a sunflower.

    How to Paint a Sunflower Easy DIY for Beginners with One Brush

  • Graphic announcing 2024 workshops

    Art Workshops in the Lisle Studio

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