DIY Weekend

So this coming weekend I have a whole lot of nothing on my plate, which I haven’t had for a while. While I wish I could be frolicing with Jess and her new puppy (!!) I have decided to start a couple of fun new DIY projects. Some of these I found on various blogs, others on the glorious Pinterest, but I’m hoping that they’re simple enough that even I can handle them. Do you guys have any great DIY ideas or favorite DIY blogs? I’d love to add to my list!

A magnetic make-up board from Laura. I think that this is truly a fabulous idea, especially the brushes. I have loads of eyeshadows stored away that I never use. I do think before I tackle this one I’m going to have to go through my old makeup and add some new editions. I also think this could be a clever idea for spices in a pantry or just general organization, too.

I loooove this idea from A Beautiful Mess. The letters are put onto an old canvas (she used a paint-by-the-numbers canvas) and then the whole piece is painted white. Then, you peel off the letters and voila… your letters stand out with whatever background was behind it. This seems a little bit hard to me, but one of those projects that once you start it’ll all be okay. I’m just so torn on what to write now!

These enamel-painted vases would be an awesome edition to my little vase collection on the cheap. Dollar store vases? I’m into it. Another great DIY from the same place as above. You should really check out A Beautiful Mess, that blog is just fantastic fantastic.

Ummm… hi. If I was to see these in a shop I would easily buy six of them. I love that the girls from Honestly WTF (great name) posted this bracelet DIY because it is wonderful. I remember when I was younger at camp making loads of friendship bracelets, but these are actually wearable. Get prepared, Jess… some are coming your way.

-Lucy