Creative Ideas: Easy DIY Projects I'm Loving

1.19.2012

Makeover your camera with painted chevron stripes in just a few easy steps.

I've always loved DIY projects. Whether I'm cutting up and reworking clothes, buying thread and stones to make jewelry, or simply throwing together materials around the house to see what they can become, DIYing is a big part of my "creative side" life, which is why I enjoy sharing them so much on here. I tend to get a lot of email questions regarding DIY's, mainly asking if I have any fun and easy project ideas, so I thought I'd share a few that I found around the web. All of these are simple yet pack just enough punch to get your DIY ideas flowing. Here are a few of my favorites:

Make these ultra chic paper flowers the next time you have company. They're bound to be impressed.

Decorate your next get-together with these simple and chic paper lanterns.

This paper curtain DIY is whimsy, fun, and budget friendly.

If after all this DIY talk you're feeling a little daring, I'd suggest these gorgeous chiffon and tulle flowers.

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46 comments:

Tabitha Mahoney said...

Love those flowers.

Neda said...

These are gorgeous ideas! It's the little details that make life so beautiful! xx

Karla said...

oh I love the paper or chiffon tulle flowers for the centerpiece.. a new thing on my to do list!!

Emily said...

love those paper lanterns! they are super fun for any party.

Emily Hallman said...

I am in love with those paper lanterns! I love the way the petals have been layered. I see some paper lanterns being made for my studio in the very near future . . . :) Thanks for posting these great ideas!

Christina Borders said...

The lanterns are beautiful! I may try to attempt to make one this weekend! It seems like such a great way to spruce up a room!

Love these ideas, as usual, Annmarie! ;)

~ Christina

Teresa at Splendid Sass said...

Oh, I want to make the flowers. So beautiful.
Hope that you are having a nice week, Annemarie.
Teresa
xoxo

sarah @ design me daily said...

Gorgeous DIYs! I'm adding all of them to my do-to list (which is frighteningly long, but that's ok I'm sure I'll get around to it...)!

Cheryl E. said...

Oh love those scalloped lanterns. Gorgeous!

Bobbi said...

Great ideas! I love DIY projects!

Girlie Blogger said...

I love the curtain. It's beautifully ornate.

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Michelle P said...

I love all of these!

Christianna said...

These are all great DIY's. Thanks for sharing!

Kaitlin Mattingly said...

wow i can't believe they are that easy to make...
so great!

xoxo katlin
kaitgirl

Meghan said...

I've always wanted paper lanterns - now I just need an occasion:)

Rachel {Little Bits of Lovely} said...

I love all of these ideas and they are all so easy too! Great round up and so much inspiration to contemplate - thank you lovely! xx

Koru Kate {Koru Wedding} said...

I've had my eye on those tulle & chiffon flowers FOREVER. Time to take the plunge & give them a try!

Carroll said...

So cute! I love the paper flowers! :)

Danielle said...

how cute is that camera!

Ali said...

these ideas are great, especially love the paper curtain idea.

Blush and Flats said...

lovely stuff <3

jillian nicole said...

Those flowers are so pretty--love, love, love chiffon! Thanks for the great ideas, Annemarie, and have a lovely weekend!:)

Greetings from Texas! said...

All great idea. You have impeccable taste my friend! Happy Friday!

Tales of an HBS Wife said...

I love DIY projects and that paper curtain is too sweet!

Adding the finishing touch said...

I love the paper flowers so much. I'm not overly crafty but want to try and tackle them!

Sara said...

These are awesome! Can't wait to try them out!

wordfrombird said...

Annemarie,

These DIY projects are so great. One of my new year's resolutions was to get on the DIY train and I think these small projects are the perfect way to get started. I'm so glad you shared them.

Thank you and happy weekend,
Casey xo

Maria said...

Ooh! I saw the one for the painted camera the other day! I love it so much, I really would love to try it. First things first, by a Holga!

Brynn {chartreuse and a twist} said...

a rainy weekend ahead definitely puts me in the mood for some diy...loving these ideas...those little paper flowers are so sweet! happy weekend :) XO brynn

Jen said...

Loving all of these ideas! Esp. the chiffon flowers -- so dainty & feminine!

Sarah said...

Love the paper and chiffon flowers!! and I giggled a little thinking that The Photog would kill me if I put chevron stripes on our camera hahaha :) (this means I'll most likely do it - and I'm thinking something glittery haha) ;)

-Sarah
http://www.pencilskirtsandlattes.com

Lena at A Crimson Kiss said...

What fantastic DIYs!

Nantucket Daffodil said...

We still decorate our 8th grade graduation dance with HUGE paper flowers. It is old-fashioned and modern all in one. I LOVE to see them. Thanks for the twist.

Anna of IHOD said...

You are killing me with all these amazing ideas!! That helga DIY had me at chevron. Thanks for the round up and have an amazing weekend,
Anna

Ann On and On... said...

Those would be fun things to do this weekend...since it is so so so cold!

Thanks!

Ally said...

Oh I love all of these little DIY projects!!! So pretty and such a fun way to dress up a little girl's night or gathering :)

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divine lifestyle said...

Ultra chic paper flowers looks amazing...

L.A. in the bay said...

Absolutely adore it all!

La Petite Olga said...

The second photo is the DIY I'm doing for my next dinner party!

xx Olga
La Petite Olga

Lauren and Julie said...

I love the simple touch of the petals. Gorgeous!!

Alyson said...

wow, so many super pretty and feminine DIYs here! Loving this.

Katya said...

I am SO excited to try making paper flowers. Fingers crossed my clumsy fingers wont let me down ;)

xx
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Shannon said...

oh i like the paper curtain!!!!!

love diying decorations!

Padgett Hoke said...

Those projects are so fun, I am going to have to try the flowers!

Brighton said...

awww love the flower - so pretty :)

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Becky said...

I wish my house was that bright and shiney ;)

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