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    Home » DIY Projects

    22 Easy Projects to Create When You are Stuck at Home

    by Patti Estep · Mar 18, 2020

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    Here's a list of 22 easy projects that you can create at home. Most, if not all, use simple materials that you probably already own.

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    If you find yourself stuck at home due to an illness, or caring for a loved one, or you are just looking for something fun to create at night or during the weekend, browse through this list of DIY projects and see if something catches your fancy.

    Many of my posts utilize scrap fabric or materials that you may already have lying around the house. I've gathered 22 easy projects from the blog. Right here in one place to inspire and help you have a fun creative outlet during down times in your life.

    You can also browse my DIY/Projects page for more easy and affordable ideas on things to create for your home and more.

    22 Easy Projects to Create at Home

    Enjoy this list of fun and easy projects that you can create at home. Most, if not all, use simple materials that you probably already own.

    1
    Upcycling jeans to make a placemat
    Upcycling Jeans into Placemats
    Upcycling jeans you don’t wear anymore is a great way to recycle denim into pretty placemats.
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    2
    Tea towel aprons are super simple to make. This one is decorated with whimsical fabric houses appliqued at the bottom for a fun look.
    Tea Towel Apron Appliqued With Fun Whimsical Houses
    Fun scrap fabric is used to applique a plain tea towel and turn it into an apron.
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    3
    Kindle holder on table
    How to Make a Kindle Holder for Your Paperwhite
    Basic sewing skills are all that is needed to make this kindle holder. This one is filled with microbeads however, you may find other sources such as fiberfill or rice will work just as well.
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    4
    Begonia printed drop cloth pillow
    How To Make Leaf Print Drop Cloth Pillows
    Inexpensive drop cloth material is used to make pillows. However, the real fun is in the leaf printing process.
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    5
    Braided beach towel rug tutorial.
    How to Make a Braided Beach Towel Rug
    Another hand-stitched project turns a beach towel into a pretty braided rug.
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    6
    Gabby before and after digitized negative picture.
    How to Digitize Old Negatives for Next to Nothing
    Turn old negatives into pictures with your computer.
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    7
    Fabric flower fall wreath
    How to Make an Easy Fabric Flower Fall Wreath
    Scraps of fabric come together to make flowers for a wreath. Just a needle and thread are needed. No sewing machine.
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    8
    wooden sign with welcome home statement
    Wooden Sign - Easily Made from Contractor Shims
    A pack of wood shims that you may have lying around the basement makes a cute little sign you can hang anywhere in the house.
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    9
    Top portion of a twig trellis.
    How to Make an Awesome Garden Trellis Almost for Free
    A roll of twine and branches from the yard come together to make a natural trellis for vining plants or just a bit of yard art.
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    10
    rope planter
    DIY Rope Basket Planter with Natural Sisal Rope
    Natural roping is great to cover cans, bins and other containers to make a beautiful basket or planter for your home decor.
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    11
    Fabric twine potholders and scissors
    DIY Fabric Twine Potholders - Colorful and Functional
    Fabric twine made with scraps can be sewn together to create fun and colorful pot holders.
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    12
    Handmade grapevine wreath
    How to Make a Wild Grapevine Wreath
    Grab those wild grapevines in the yard and make your own wreaths. It's easy!
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    13
    pineapple-welcome-sign
    How to Make a Pineapple Welcome Sign
    Take an old painting you no longer want and make this beautiful pineapple welcome sign. Free printables available in the post.
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    14
    Fabric bowl covers in 3 prints
    Fabric Bowl Covers Tutorial
    Learn how to make pretty fabric bowl covers to protect your food as an alternative to plastic wrap. A great housewarming present or any occasion gift.
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    15
    Fabric twine plant hanger
    Fabric Twine Plant Hanger Made from Scrap Materials
    Make fabric twine from scrap fabric and create any number hanging planters with this simple technique.
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    16
    Woven planters from nursery pots holding houseplants
    Beautiful Woven Planters Made From Recycled Nursery Pots
    Use yarn, string or twine, and plastic nursery pots to create pretty planters.
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    17
    Three brightly decorated wooden candlesticks with paint.
    Painting Wooden Candlesticks: Turning a Thrift Store Buy Into Whimsical Decor
    Old wooden candlestick and spools can be painted with multiple colors of craft paint to create bright and whimsical home decor items.
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    18
    Weekender denim bag
    DIY Bag from Jeans - A Fun Way to Recycle and Repurpose Old Stuff
    Use your own jeans to create this fun weekender bag.
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    19
    Painted white brick with the word garden in black
    How to Beautify your Garden Path with Brick Word Art
    Turn bricks into fun art and stepping stones for the garden.
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    20
    3 coloring bags on table ~ adult coloring bags ~ gardenmatter.com
    Adult Coloring Pages on Muslin Bags
    Free adult coloring pages are here for printing onto canvas bags or just for fun.
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    21
    Weaving basic wall hanging
    Weaving Loom Basics - Fun Projects Using Yarn and Other Threads
    Use up your yarn supply with these basic weaving techniques and make a pretty wall hanging.
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    22
    Fabric card holders
    Fabric Card Holders - The Perfect Beginner Sewing Tutorial
    Fabric swatches can easily be made into cute cardholders for gift cards or business cards.
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    Did you find some you like? Let me know if you tried any and how they turned out.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    1. Carole West

      March 18, 2020 at 10:13 am

      Great list of projects Patti and all have such potential for amazing gifts to cheer up anyone. My life is about ready to get packed up to go on the road with Robert so this post is perfect timing as I'm trying to figure out how I will maneuver this adventure.
      Hugs,
      Carole

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      • Patti Estep

        March 18, 2020 at 10:48 am

        Thanks Carole. Stay safe.

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