50 Easy DIY Crafts for Adults to Make

Collect a few cuttings from your favorite houseplants or neighborhood trees, then use them to create beautiful jewelry dishes. The hardest part is rolling the imprint onto air dry clay using a rolling pin.

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Turn a solid tote bag into a one-of-a-kind accessory with a few floral stencils and acrylic craft paint. You can also invest in alphabet stencils to spell out an inspirational message or name of a loved one, like “Mom.”

Get the tutorial at Sarah Hearts »

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Turn your bathroom into a luxurious spa by making your own bath salts. Not to mention, this recipe will give your dying rose bouquet a second purpose!

Get the tutorial at Paper & Stitch »

Give this classic wood game a colorful upgrade! Using small foam paintbrushes and acrylic paints, simply paint the sides of each Jenga block. It shouldn’t take longer than 30 minutes.

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Whether it’s for a birthday or special holiday, these striking paper flower toppers make any present feel more personal. Once you nail it, you’ll use this easy paper folding technique all of the time!

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built »

Most mid-century modern side tables cost at least $100 — but this DIY option is way less. There’s even a round cake pan, which can be painted any color of your choice, that provides hidden storage.

Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth »

Inspired by vintage apothecary cabinets, this farmhouse wall shelf costs less than $15 to recreate. Dress it up with everything from seasonal decor and office supplies to vintage trinkets.

Get the tutorial at A Piece of Rainbow »

Bookworms will adore marking pages with this smiling bumble bee bookmark. Plus, this tiny craft is a great way to use up any felt scraps you have lying around from previous projects.

Get the tutorial at The Craft Train »

Decorate taper candles to make your home more inviting, especially if you’re hosting a party. For this craft, we used paint markers (acrylic paint works too) for the floral designs.

Follow these steps:

1. Use a clean cloth to wipe the candles with rubbing alcohol. This will remove lint and debris for a smooth surface.
2. Use paint markers or craft paint to draw a series of dots, flowers and patterns.
3. Work on one side and let it dry completely before moving to another side.

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Love painting, but you’re not a painter? Follow this step-by-step video to make a masterpiece with ease. Display the final result in a thrifted picture frame, and you’ve got yourself a truly one-of-a-kind creation.

Get the tutorial at Bless’er House »

Give yourself permission to use the fancy soap… by making it yourself. You’ll need just a few supplies: goat’s milk melt and pour base, dried lavender, lavender oil and silicone soap molds.

Get the tutorial at It All Started With Paint »

Create a personalized or seasonal display by hanging photos, greeting cards and your favorite artwork from an old window frame. Add small bulldog clips with a hot glue gun to complete the vintage-inspired look.

Green thumb or not, you can still grow an everlasting garden. Download these templates and follow the steps below to make paper flowers in various shapes, sizes and colors.

1. Cut out four pieces of yellow or white paper (depending on what color daffodil you would like) using the first template.
2. Fold the paper in half both vertically and horizontally and open again. Fold the bottom up about ¼” and crease it down.
3. Flip the paper over and fold all the way to the top until you create an accordion.
4. Fold the accordion-folded paper in half and attach the two middle pieces together with double-sided tape.
5. Repeat steps 2-4 with the remaining three pieces of paper.
6. Connect all four together with a strip of double stick tape to create a flower shape.
7. Cut out a rectangle of orange paper about 2″ x 1.5″ and cut little points on one of the long edges.
8. Roll the rectangle loosely to make a tube shape and connect with a small piece of double-sided tape, folding the bottom edge down to create a flat bottom. Glue the little cup you made into the center of the flower to finish your daffodil.

Make these eye-catching cocktail glasses with just a bit of scrap adhesive vinyl and cheap glasses from Ikea or the dollar store. This project is super easy, but will create a dazzling result your cocktail party guests will be sure to admire.

Get the tutorial at A Kailo Chic Life »

Burlap coasters add a layer of texture and warmth to a display, all while keeping your table protected from spills and water marks. Give plain burlap squares a more finished look by stitching a colored border or pulling at the thread along the edges to create a fringe detail.