Quarantined at home?
Reduce the risk of cabin fever and keep yourself busy with a craft project. It’s something you can do with your kids, and it’s also a hands-on, meditative way to exercise your creativity. Best of all, you’ll make something gorgeous for your home.
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Here, we’ve rounded up some beautiful creative projects for you to try:
1. Beaded chandelier
Create a stunning hanging pendant for your home with this e-book tutorial by The House that Lars Built. It’s perfect for coastal or bohemian homes. Click here for the tutorial.
2. Orchid terrarium
In this step-by-step guide by Flourish author Willow Crossley, you’ll learn how to make a stunning orchid terrarium. Click here for the tutorial.
3. Crystal planters to purify your home
All you need to make these pretty mini planters by Jojotastic are some crystals, air plants or succulents and leather cord. Simple but effective and perfect for crystal lovers. Click here for the tutorial.
4. Rainbow punch needle wall hanging
Learn how to do punch embroidery in this DIY project by Fall for DIY and make a textural hanging for your wall. Click here for the tutorial.
5. Gold hoop magazine rack
You can create this gold hoop rack by Alice and Lois using two large macrame hoops and a sheet of leather. Click here for the tutorial.
6. Woven pendant lamp
Make your own designer-look pendant lamp with this tutorial by Fabrica de Imaginacion. Use Google Translate to read the instructions in English. Click here for the tutorial.
7. 10 minute DIY yarn and rope bowls
All you need is yarn, thread, a sewing machine – and a spare 10 minutes to make these organic bowls by Paper & Stitch. Perfect for storing rings and jewellery – or stack them up and create a vignette in your home. Click here for the tutorial.
8. Upholstered waterfall bench
This retro-inspired bench by A Beautiful Mess would look great at the end of a bed – or it could double as a coffee table in your living room. Click here for the tutorial.
9. Basket pendant light
Perfect for coastal-style homes, this basket pendant light fixture by Sugar & Cloth is a cinch to make. Use a basket of your choice and follow the simple instructions. Click here for the tutorial.
10. Modern rainbow napkin holder
Be inspired by this tutorial by The Merry Thought to make your own napkin holder with embroidery floss. Click here for the tutorial.
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