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    Home » DIY Projects

    22 Easy Projects to Create When You are Stuck at Home

    March 18, 2020 by Patti Estep 2 Comments

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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, 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.

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    22 Easy Projects to Create

    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.

    1

    Fabric Twine Plant Hanger Made from Scrap Materials

    Make fabric twine from scrap fabric and create any number hanging planters with this simple technique.

    2

    Beautiful Woven Planters Made From Recycled Nursery Pots

    Use yarn, string or twine, and plastic nursery pots to create pretty planters.

    3

    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.

    4

    DIY Bag from Jeans - A Fun Way to Recycle and Repurpose Old Stuff

    Use your own jeans to create this fun weekender bag.

    5

    How to Beautify your Garden Path with Brick Word Art

    Turn bricks into fun art and stepping stones for the garden.

    6

    Adult Coloring Pages on Muslin Bags

    Free adult coloring pages are here for printing onto canvas bags or just for fun.

    7

    Fabric Card Holders - The Perfect Beginner Sewing Tutorial

    Fabric swatches can easily be made into cute cardholders for gift cards or business cards.

    8

    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.

    9

    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.

    10

    How to Make a Wild Grapevine Wreath

    Grab those wild grapevines in the yard and make your own wreaths. It's easy!

    11

    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.

    12

    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.

    13

    DIY Fabric Twine Potholders - Colorful and Functional

    Fabric twine made with scraps can be sewn together to create fun and colorful pot holders.

    14

    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.

    15

    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.

    16

    How to Digitize Old Negatives for Next to Nothing

    Turn old negatives into pictures with your computer.

    17

    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.

    18

    How to Make a Braided Beach Towel Rug

    Another hand-stitched project turns a beach towel into a pretty braided rug.

    19

    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.

    20

    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.

    21

    Upcycling Jeans into Placemats

    Upcycling jeans you don’t wear anymore is a great way to recycle denim into pretty placemats.

    22

    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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    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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