Having plenty of free time is enjoyable, but figuring out how to use it is annoying. Several options are available to spend your leisure time productively. Practising these ideas will change your home within days.
Have nothing to do? Check out these fun craft activities. Show your skills, effort, and desire to make art and crafts. Here is a list of project ideas.
Top 10 DIY Projects To Try
There is no age limit for making artwork. It's all about interest. So, start trying these DIY projects.
- Homemade Bulletin Board
Are you looking to post your memories on your room walls?
Create your bulletin boards in your leisure time at home. It will let you pin up to-do lists, fascinating photos, everyday quotes, or anything special for your upcoming event.
Materials:
Cardboard sheet
Scissors
Fabric
Pins
Superglue
Ribbon or decorations
Hammer cardboard sheet on your kitchen or lounge wall. Decorate the sheet borders. Poke pins in the lists to hang up. You may use a criss-cross ribbon to drop in your photos and secure them from pin holes.
- DIY Hanging Shelf
Are you bored and searching for tips to decorate your home?
Shelf hanging helps fill up empty spaces and beautify your walls.
Materials:
Rectangular wood
Hook
Rope
Fix the hook on the wall where the shelf is to be placed. Take the wooden shelf and trim small holes at both ends to pass the rope. Tie knots at the ends of the rope. You can hang it in the bathroom, kitchen, lounge above a small table, or anywhere you need.
- Cupcake Liner Wreath
A fun activity to bring colourful effects to your doors. Enhance indoor beauty by crafting attractive wreaths using cupcake liners.
Materials:
White cupcake liners
Wreath form
Colour paints and brushes
Drop cloth
Pins
Firstly, place a cloth over your working table to avoid mess. Paint the cupcake liners with elegant colours to make eye-catching crafts, leaving the centre plain white. Wait until dry.
Now, stick these rainbow liners to the wreath form. Attach the different coloured liners with pins on the form to give them a charming flower look. Then ready for hangings!
- Bookmarks
Bookmarks are useful paper crafts for book lovers. They are used as a stopper in your favourite books to continue again from where you left off. Try out all the new designs on your bookmarks.
Materials:
Colourful hard papers or cardstock
Glue
Puncher
A pair of scissors
Ribbon and Decor items
Take any coloured piece of hard paper as a base for a bookmark. Cut down an inch of cardstock. Then, stick on any decorative images to make it appear more beautiful.
Finally, punch the top of the bookmark and pass a ribbon, tying a knot or making a bow.
- Table Runner
Add pizzazz to your dining with this creative wooden table runner idea. Make your dining presentation look presentable with various designs across your table.
Materials:
Rectangular wood pieces
Spray paint
Cloth
Lay down a cloth or place the wood pieces outdoors in the open for good ventilation. Spray yellow or any other colour paint on the rectangular pieces. Spray another coat to enhance their colour. When the pieces dry, arrange them in a pattern on your dining table.
- Paper Flowers
Grow fresh paper flowers to enjoy them all season long. Make these florals and place them in vases on your bookshelf, dining room, corner table, or kitchen window.
Materials:
Cupcake liners
Colour papers
Floral wire
Scissors
Floral tape
Fold the colourful cupcake liners and shape them like petals or fringe. Fold the floral wire in half and twist it to make a stamen. Hold four trimmed cupcake liners together, and poke the stamen in the centre of the flower. Merge the liners around the wire. Now, roll the floral tape from the flower base to the stem.
- Snow Globes
You can give snow globes as gifts to friends or place them on your corner table. They have a glittery effect.
Materials:
Glass jar
Small figurine
Glycerine/Water
Glitters
Glue
With the glue, attach the figurine to the lid of the jar. Now, fill the jar with cold water and add 1 or 2 teaspoons of glycerine. Then, sprinkle glitter in and close the lid or glue it for safety.
- Decorate Lampshade
Are you tired of staring at your plain lampshade? Try out these new decor tips and tricks to beautify your lighting and give your side table a vibrant look.
Materials:
Paint
Fabric or paper
Glue
Transform your old lampshade into a new one with designed fabric. Place the fabric on the lamp drum and trim it according to its shape and size. You may use colored paper and stickers to draw patterns. Paint its inner and outer face.
- Paper Clock
Paper clock is a fun craft, you may use it as a decor item, for school projects, or as a time learning tool for kids.
Materials:
Paper plate
Brad
Paper and pen
Take a paper plate and draw a clock over it. Then, cut an hour and a minute hand. Punch a hole in the middle of the paper plate to place the time needles. The clock is ready to strike twelve!
- Floral Candles
Decor your candles adorning your home. Place candles on a cake for a birthday party or lighten up the dining, making your events more inviting.
Materials:
Candles
Colored markers
Alcohol pads
Use alcohol pads to wipe off lint or dust from the candles making the surface smooth for work. Draw marks, flowers, patterns, or any design you like on your candles using paint markers.
Conclusion
You can perform arts and crafts activities. These are unique and attractive fun crafts to do in your free time. You can use a few tips from the above projects, instead of hiring a contractor or decor for the party night.
So, get rid of boredom by taking on trendy art and craft items. Do the artwork and amaze your family and friends with your skills. So, what are you waiting for? Start now!
