Cute Cat Pillows, Velvet Benches, and More Fun Weekend Craft Projects

Don't let those January blues put a kink in your upcoming weekend plans! These DIYs will spark your creativity and get you through any cold snap when it's just too frigid to leave the house. We're talking no-sew projects, fun desktop organization ideas, and some stylish (but functional) bathroom additions. Click through to see what you should be planning before Monday's return.

DIY Jumbo Confetti Poppers: #Liveyourbestlife by kicking off the weekend with a giant confetti cannon — no excuse needed. (via Sugar & Cloth)

DIY Barbie Pushpins: If Barbie was your favorite doll from childhood, this DIY using Barbie shoes is for you. With a little glue and some paint, you'll have the most nostalgic bulletin board around. (via Well Kept Chaos)

DIY Buffalo Check Soap: There's no such thing as washing your hands too much during cold and flu season. You can make the process a little more enjoyable with a DIY plaid soap bar. (via A Beautiful Mess)

DIY No-Sew Fried Egg Oven Mitts: Put the fun back in brunch with breakfast-themed kitchen essentials. Sunny-side-up oven mitts are not only appropriate but something you can make while sipping your morning coffee. (via Club Crafted)

DIY Embossed Planner: Creating customized personal stationery is usually a pricey proposal, but it's totally doable when you follow this step-by-step. (via Francoise et Moi)

DIY Planner Stickers: Give your planner a little love with these cheerful DIY stickers. This version requires a cutting machine, but you can easily make some without it. (via Persia Lou)

DIY Yellow Velvet Hairpin Leg Bench: Winter weekends are the perfect time to tackle interior projects, like a velvet bench makeover for your entryway. (via Lovely Indeed)

DIY Colorful Concrete Vase: Instead of painting a vase, you can add dye to the mix and create beautifully tinted creations. (via Paper & Stitch)

DIY No-Sew Cat Pillow: These pillows are how you get around your feline allergy. Make 'em in various colors and sizes, or just create a big herd for your bedroom. (via Idle Hands Awake)

DIY Cork Scalloped Pencil Cup: Dainty desk accessories are always in order. This cork pencil cup with a scalloped design is both functional and pretty. (via Club Crafted)

DIY Knotted Blanket: Use your TV-watching downtime to add some color to your favorite throw. (via Tell Love and Party)

DIY Tassel Portable Charger: Solve your phone-charging woes with a purse tassel that stealthily hides a USB power bank. You'll never run out of juice as long as you've got it with you. (via Enthralling Gumption)