Making storage bins with the help of up-cycle cardboard boxes on your own will be a great fun activity as well as it provides you great utility function. You can use these storage bins for storing your different items in an organized manner. These boxes will look stylish so you can easily place them as decoration pieces too. By utilizing these cardboard storage bins, you will forget those large vintage pallet wood crates that were used for storing different items at home. Another important thing for you to know is that you can make these DIY storage bins even without using complicated tools. You just need scissors and glue. So find some cardboards and start this project.

Supplies Required

  • Cardboard boxes of different sizes
  • Fabric like burlap which you can easily find from nearby store.
  • You will require glue sticks and hot glue gun.
  • For decorating your DIY storage bins, you can use craft paints or acrylic paints, duct tape, scotch tape.

First of all you need to push the lids inside the box against all four sided or can even cut them. You can decide about the way you want to use the burlap and on which side you exactly want it, this helps you in deciding about the measurement to cut the fabric. If you wanted the DIY storage bin to be covered with burlap from all three sides and bottom then you can cut it that way. You can attach it with the help of glue. Let the glue get drier. Once it get dries, you should start with stenciling. For this you can simply go for stripes that can be made with the help of tape. You can make the lines both horizontally and vertically. There are other patterns too that you can adopt as per your choice. With this you are done with your storage boxes now let’s start storing different items accordingly.


If you are looking to give a personalized look to your garden you can do so with the help of certain DIY projects. One such project is DIY stepping stones. You can use these steppingstones on the walkways or as a path in your garden. You will be surprised to know that making these stepping stones is not a very difficult thing at all. To make these you will require following material and supplies.
  • A mold, you may use some reclaimed mold from your house or can purchase a plastic mold for stepping stone from your nearby craft shop.
  • Stepping stone concrete which you can easily find from the craft store.
  • A bucket and paint mixer that can be used for mixing the concrete. For this you can use some old bowl as well, that can be discarded when you done with your DIY stepping stone job.
  • Old newspaper, rubber gloves and a drop cloth. These are require to complete the task neatly.
  • You will require petroleum jelly or nonstick cooking spray for lining your mold. So that it can come out easily when it get harden.
  • Making of Stepping Stone
  • You should start making the DIY stepping stone outdoor, for this you should put a drop cloth and newspaper on ground.
  • Next step is the lining up of your mold with the help of petroleum jelly or cooking spray.
  • Now you are required to mix the concrete as per the instruction mentioned on the bad.
  • Transfer this mixture to into the mold.
  • If you want you can also add embellishments on to the top of stepping stone. For this you can use shells, leaves or other such objects.
  • You are almost done with your DIY stepping stone. Now just let it dry for 36 hours and then take it out of mold and place where it where you want.


Stairs are one thing in your house that can help you for going from one point to another, but have you thought of giving them some beautiful colorful look and use them as decoration and beautification of your home. Some of these DIY stairs projects are so simple that they can easily be done on your own. Following are few ideas that you can execute on your own.

Dress them up

To make your staircase look awesome, you can dress them up. You can use the stairs risers and treads as canvas for your new art design. Before you start this project just keep in mind one thing that it will become little difficult to visually distinguish treads from each other, so it will be better if you execute this project on stair risers.

Paint them

When it comes to selecting an easy DIY stairs project, then there is no easy option then to paint them. There are many options available in it. You can choose the favorite color as per your liking. Further you can also make designs by using different color schemes. You can also simply add stamped accents to your stairs to make them look even more beautiful.

Wallpaper

Another great DIY stair project that can add a different look to your stairs without spending a lot of money is to use wallpaper. You can select the best design for your stairs that can also go well with your overall home décor. This way you don`t have to use paint and brush. It can also save you from being messy.
These are few simple ideas with the help of which you will be able to bring new life to your stairs. These are also not very expensive ideas so you can save some money with these as well.


As everything spray paints have their own advantages as well as disadvantages. They have bad smell, and aerosols are also not very good for environment but they are very popular especially among those who love doing DIY activities. This is because they can paint with ease as compare to normal paint which can be messy at times. Further it will also protect your hands from getting dirty. You won`t also require a lot of professionalism and skills that are required for normal paint. There are many easy DIY spray paint ideas that can be done on your own with great results. Some of those are as follows:

If you are working in an office or you are looking to organize your desk with beautiful yet cost effective manner then you can spray paint your pencil holder with golden color. It will make your office desk look fantastic.
Another easy but beautiful DIY spray paint idea is to make your plain glass vase look luxurious with the help of spray paint. You can paint it with your favorite color without any trouble.

You may have a vintage fan in your home. So why don`t you turn it to a modern looking fan with the help of spray paint. With the help of spray paints you can give a beautiful look to your old fan.

You can give a unique look to your wicket basket with the help of spray paint. You can choose the paint color yourself and then start giving new look to the basket.

These are few simple, easy and cost effective DIY spray paint ideas which can be used for decorating or remodeling your house. There are so many others ideas too that can be helpful for making your home attractive.


You can see that people have started preparations for Christmas season. They are making and planning different kinds of decorations that can be used for their big event of the year. Snowflakes are one of those pretty decorations that are liked by most and can be made easily as well. You can make paper snowflake with much ease. Further it can also give you a unique different touch from normal routine decorations. So if you are getting confused about different decorations that what to make, then you can go for DIY snowflakes. It will surely have a great impact on your overall decorations.

Making a 6 point snowflake is always more attractive as compare to other decorations. You can make it with simplest of materials like you should have a white paper sheet. Try to get a thinner one because it will be easy to cut it out. Then you require a scissor for cutting and may be a pen. Once you get all these then you will be able to make beautiful stylish DIY snowflakes for your home.

Making a snowflake on your own will not only help you in saving money, but it will also add decorative touch to your home. Further it will help you in making creative use of your mind. You can also involve your children and they will surely love this activity. You can make as many DIY snowflakes as you want. You can make these in the evening or on weekend depending on your ease. Further you can also decorate these or use these for decorating other decoration items in your home. Whatever you choose make sure that you do it in best possible way, so that the result will be as per your requirements and expectations. For this you have to focus on your task completely.


Summers have arrived. Now is the perfect time and weather for some beautiful beach side vacations. So when you are planning a beach holiday, then you should also get your own share of seashells. This means that there are seashells everywhere and if you have some interest in DIY activities then you should collect those seashells which can be used for different DIY seashell projects. You can use these seashells for different home décor projects, like you can make jewelry, candles or wreaths by using these seashells. There are so many other inexpensive ideas that can be made with the help of seashells. The only thing for you is to get these shells first. Following are few ideas that you can make on your own.

Flower Pots

Everyone has flower pots at home. Mostly they are placed in garden but some also place these within the house. So if you have some of these within the house, then you can beautify these flower pots with the help of seashells. You can stick these seashells with the help of glue to the flower pot. To make them look beautiful and colorful you can also paint the seashells with your favorite color.

Shell Bouquets

If you are going to marry this summer, then you can make a beautiful bridal bouquet using the seashells. A DIY seashell project combine with beautiful flowers can make your wedding bouquet look perfect. Further it can also add a real beach look touch to your wedding.

Seashell Summer Mason Jars

You can make your summer mason jars look attractive and beautiful with the help of DIY seashell project. You can color the seashells with beautiful attractive colors and then attach these to the Mason jar with the help of glue. This will make a beautiful decoration for your kitchen.


Funky fridge magnet is not a thing from which you need to shy away as you are now an adult. It is a very useful thing that can add beauty to your fridge with the help of bright colors. You can stick your groceries list to fridge with the help of these beautiful DIY refrigerator magnets. You can easily purchase fridge magnet from shop but you will also make these at your home. Making these will always be a fun activity that is enjoyed equally children and adults. Following are some ideas that can help you in making beautiful refrigerator magnets.

Wooden polka dot magnets

Just take a thick stick from your local hardware store and make round circles in it with the help of drill or saw, or for keeping it simple you can purchase a wooden circle precut stick from craft store. You can paint the middle of stick with different colors and then just attach a magnetic strip with glue at the back of that stick and stick it to the fridge.

Pom pom magnets

If you are looking for some cute DIY refrigerator Magnet ideas then you can go for some bright colors pom pom. You can attach magnetic strip to these pom pom with the help of glue and you are done with pom pom magnet.

Branch hook Magnet

If you are looking for a simple classy idea then you this one is for you. You just need to take a branch that has some extended branch attached to it which can serve as hook. The only thing that is required on your part is to cut the main branch in such a way that it’s back become flat and it can be attached to fridge. You can attach magnetic strip to its back, and then attach the same to fridge to make a DIY refrigerator magnet.


Gardening is one of the most loved hobbies around the world. If you are one of those who love to spend your time in your garden then you should spend some time for its beautification. There are many easy DIY projects that can help you in beautification of your garden. You can go for stepping stones, pebble art or raised planters. DIY raised planters are one of the best among all as this can not only beautify your garden but will also help you in growing beautiful plants and flowers. You can use these raised planters for growing raised flower bed, herbs or vegetable bed. Further it can also help you in keeping your garden clean. You can water these planters easily and it will be also easy for you to work on them as they are at height.

You can make a DIY raised planter with the help of bricks as well as wood. You can choose the material yourself. You can also make these planters with the reclaimed materials. Like if you have a wheelbarrow that is just thrown in store because its body get week and is not in workable condition, then you can use it as a raised planter. This is a good idea because this way you can move your planter to anywhere you want. You can place it in garden or move it your garage easily.

You can also beautify your DIY raised planters with different color art designs. Further you can also add some pebble art to your planters which can then also be used as decoration items for your interior. You can also make the raised planters with some wood pallets that is easily available from your local store or may have from some previous DIY pallet project. Good luck!


One of the quickest mode with which you can bring change to the existing décor of your room or house is to paint it with a new beautiful color. What else you can do that can make an immediate effect? Have you tried a DIY pillow cover idea, it will have the same impact. This is one quick recipe which can be completed in quick time as well as have a nice impact on your mood. An important thing is that to make pillow cover, you don`t have to spend too much. Most of the material required is easily available at home. You can also make these pillow covers with the help of reclaimed material. The only thing that is required is your expertise in sewing. If you think that you can sew well, then this project is surely for you.

Once you have decided to go for DIY Pillow cover project you have to decide among different kinds of pillow covers. There are zippers and simple pillow covers. Both are easy to make but you have to decide first as per your choice. Once you have decided about pillow cover you need to start gathering the material required. Most important of all is to collect the fabric that you wanted to use as pillow cover. You can choose your favorite color or design as well as the fabric material. Make sure to choose a quality fabric that can stay there for long.

Once you have decided about fabric rest is simple. Last thing is to take the measurements for your pillow cover. After taking the measurements you just need to start sewing the DIY pillow cover by following simple sewing techniques. By this simple project you will be able to bring a beautiful change to your room and overall home as well.


Photos are one of the important part of everyone`s life. You take photos to save memory of any event, party, function or your visit to some special place, alone or with your friends or family. The past time photos will have a special place for everyone as they can remind them of their past. So if you have some pictures that you really wanted to hang on your home walls so that they remain in front of your eyes every time you enter or leaving the house, you need to get them framed beautiful. You can purchase the frames from your local store or online, but why don`t you go for customized DIY picture frames that can make your picture look even more beautiful.

One of the simplest idea is to take your old picture frame, add some style and design of your own to it and use it onto the wall. You can add new mirror and paint the sides with beautiful design or can simply make some changes to its existing theme to come up with change. You can add your photo to this DIY picture frame and it will surely look awesome.

If you have an empty shoe box, why are you throwing it away? You can use it as a beautiful picture frame just by installing front mirror to it. You can also cover the sides with beautiful wrapping paper.

Another idea is to use some rustic wood to make a DIY picture frame on your own. You can select the frame size as per your requirement. Make sure that you take the measurements right according to the place where you wanted to hang it.

These are few simple yet effective ideas with which you can make picture frame on your own without exceeding your budget.