Crafts and DIY Projects
Engaging in crafts allows you to make the most out of items you no longer need, transforming them into new, useful objects for your daily life. Additionally, you can save money by creatively crafting essential items that align with your personal taste and preferences.
How to Create Various Handcrafted Items
Candle Holders
Candles have become popular decorative accessories that enhance the ambiance of homes, adding a romantic and serene atmosphere. You can repurpose transparent glass containers, such as empty peanut butter jars, chocolate spread containers, and pickle jars, to create attractive and unique candle holders that can be placed in various corners of your living room or throughout your home.
Materials Needed
- Several empty transparent glass containers.
- Wide adhesive tape.
- A spray in your favorite color.
- Thick string.
- A utility knife.
Instructions
- Adhere the tape horizontally along one edge of the glass container.
- Using the utility knife, cut the tape into a square or circle of a noticeable size, removing any excess tape.
- Spray the entire container with the chosen color and allow it to dry.
- Peel off the tape from the container; you will notice that the area beneath the tape remains clear.
- Tie the top of the container with thick string in a decorative knot.
- Fill the container with water up to the bottom of the clear section.
- Light a candle and place it to float on the water’s surface within the container.
Key Holder
Many individuals struggle to find their house or car keys when needed due to the absence of a designated storage space. You can eliminate this issue by creating an eye-catching key holder that is not only functional but also serves as a decorative wall piece.
Materials Required
- Tennis ball.
- Sharp utility knife.
- Adhesive glue.
- Sticky rubber print.
- Black ink pen.
Instructions
- Carefully cut a horizontal slit in the tennis ball, ensuring that it does not exceed 3 cm in length.
- Attach the sticky rubber print in the center of the opposite side of the ball using the adhesive glue and allow it to dry.
- Designate the slit as the mouth, and draw the eyes and nose above it.
- For a finishing touch, secure the tennis ball to the wall and hang the keychain inside the mouth area of the ball.
Crystal Handbag
Many young women often seek a small clutch for hand-carry, especially for special events or parties. You would not need to endure tedious shopping to find the perfect one; you can easily create it by hand at a minimal cost.
Materials Needed
- A hard eyeglass case.
- Adhesive glue.
- Colored crystals.
- A brush.
Instructions
- Apply adhesive glue generously over all surfaces of the eyeglass case.
- Sprinkle the crystals over the case multiple times until it is fully covered.
- Allow the case to dry completely before use.