{"id":21343,"date":"2015-07-01T09:35:04","date_gmt":"2015-07-01T09:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.livingino.com\/?p=21343"},"modified":"2020-07-09T12:47:13","modified_gmt":"2020-07-09T10:47:13","slug":"52-quick-and-easy-diy-projects-for-busy-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livingino.com\/52-quick-and-easy-diy-projects-for-busy-people\/","title":{"rendered":"52 Quick and Easy DIY Projects for Busy People"},"content":{"rendered":"
So you like to DIY, or at least you like the idea of DIYing, but you\u2019re really busy with other things and don\u2019t actually want to devote hours or days or weeks to neat-but-complicated projects that may or may not turn out looking remotely like the picture in the plans. Well, there\u2019s a solution. You can actually DIY without spending a ton of time on your projects.<\/p>\n
These fun, quick DIY projects won\u2019t result in new furniture or amazing faerie gardens or hobbit holes in your backyard, but they will let you feel a sense of accomplishment from making something yourself and allow you to say \u201cYes! I\u2019m a DIYer too!\u201d<\/p>\n
Make a Lego cover for your tissue box with this tutorial.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Who would have known that Okra made such neat stamps?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You don’t need to spend a bunch of money at Pottery Barn to get this look. A quick DIY will do the trick.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Making this clever iPad stand is super easy. Check it out.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Add some eye-catching patterns <\/a>to your boring t-shirts!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A little metallic duct tape will add an extra shine <\/a>to your candles.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Transform<\/a> boring pillows into eye-catching decorative pieces.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Washi tape is great for decorating envelopes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This cute little necklace is easy to make! Check out the tutorial<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You too can make jewelry! Try this simple knot ring<\/a> for starters.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Once you’ve mastered a simple knot, try a more complex braided ring<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Your kids will love these adorable crowns, and all you need is some paint and empty toilet paper rolls.<\/p>\n That’s right! This<\/a> cute little tutu requires no sewing!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sculpey<\/a> actually has clay that makes erasers. You should definitely try this<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Only six steps needed to create a cool bracelet<\/a>!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This one is a little trickier than some, but still pretty darn easy. Check out the tutorial.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Liven up your boring t-shirts with these <\/a>adorable pockets.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n That’s right! You don’t need any tools to put together this<\/a> modern coffee table.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Check out how to make this<\/a> neat gypsy crown with just gold trimming.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bring out your inner Homer Simpson with this<\/a> bangle.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Class up those basic plastic alphabet magnets with some spray paint<\/a>.<\/p>\n Add flowers to an beanie to make an spring-like accessory!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Organizes your cables with colorful clothes pins.<\/p>\n Make thumbtacks out of buttons for a clever and crafty look.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Make even your trash can classy with embroidery.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This project<\/a> only takes 10 minutes and looks awesome!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It’s all about timing when creating ombre shirts<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Add handles to your throw pillows to create a conversation piece and easy transportation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n VHS cases can be up-cycled into photo frames with built in storage compartments.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dress up your tablecloths with paint! Check out the tutorial here.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Don’t like the look of your extension cord? Bead it!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This<\/a> awesome effect is surprisingly easy to pull off!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you don’t want to DIY this one, these loops are for sale<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n These<\/a> are incredibly simple and ultra cute!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Create polka dots on items with nail polish!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Check out the tutorial <\/a>for this ultra-quick DIY lamp.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you know how to sew this DIY is ultra-quick!<\/p>\n This<\/a> cute headband takes a little sewing, but is still ultra-easy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You’ll need to know how to sew for this one<\/a>, but how cute is that?<\/p>\n Simple leather barrettes are surprisingly easy to make<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dressing up your bobby pins is pretty easy<\/a> too.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Making a headband<\/a> from old strips of t-shirt shouldn’t take you very long.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This charming necklace only requires a few items. Check how the how-to<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n hese clever decorations are made out of straws. <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Check out how to make this cute no-sew cover-up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Make drab shirts more colorful by swapping out the buttons.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This clever scarf only takes half an hour to knit and there’s a video tutorial <\/a>to help you out.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Here’s another awesome project <\/a>that will only take you half an hour.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Get your bling on with this<\/a> flashy DIY bangle<\/p>\n <\/p>\n2. Okra Stamps<\/h3>\n
3. Roped Fish Bowl<\/h3>\n
4. Kitchen iPad Stand<\/h3>\n
5. Cut-Out Tee<\/h3>\n
6. Metallic Candles<\/h3>\n
7. Embellished Pillows<\/h3>\n
8. Envelope Decoration<\/h3>\n
9. Prism Necklace<\/h3>\n
10. Wire Ring<\/h3>\n
11. Victorian Braided Ring<\/h3>\n
12. Mini-Crowns<\/h3>\n
13. No-Sew Tutu<\/h3>\n
14. DIY Pencil Erasers<\/h3>\n
15. Rhinestone Bracelet<\/h3>\n
16. Leather Journal<\/h3>\n
17. No-Sew Pockets<\/h3>\n
18. No Tool Coffee Table<\/h3>\n
19. Gypsy Crown<\/h3>\n
20. Donut Bangle<\/h3>\n
21. Golden Letters<\/h3>\n
22. Flower Beanie<\/h3>\n
23. Cable Organization<\/h3>\n
24. Button Tacks<\/h3>\n
25. Embroidered Trash Can<\/h3>\n
26. Ombre Vase<\/h3>\n
27. Ombre Shirt<\/h3>\n
28. Handled Cushions<\/h3>\n
29. VHS Photo and Storage<\/h3>\n
30. Painted Tablecloth<\/h3>\n
31. Beaded Extension Cord<\/h3>\n
32. Watercolor Sweatshirt<\/h3>\n
33. Leather Hooks<\/h3>\n
34. Bead Rings<\/h3>\n
35. Polka Dots<\/h3>\n
36. Minimalistic Lamp<\/h3>\n
37. Cover-Up<\/h3>\n
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38. Wire Headband<\/h3>\n
39. Diaper Covers<\/h3>\n
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40. Leather Barrettes<\/h3>\n
41. Wooden Bobby Pins<\/h3>\n
42. T-shirt Headband<\/h3>\n
43. Bead Necklace<\/h3>\n
44.\u00a0 Diamond Decorations<\/h3>\n
45. No-Sew Cover-Up<\/h3>\n
46. Colorful Buttons<\/h3>\n
47. Arm-Knit Scarf<\/h3>\n
48. Macrame Sandles<\/h3>\n
49. Wrapped Quartz Bangle<\/h3>\n
50. Reed Diffusers<\/h3>\n