What to Do With All Those Empty La Croix Cans, Plus More Easy Weekend DIYs
Kate Thorn
Kate Thorn
Kate Thorn is an illustrator, foodie, photographer, and blogger at Create & Kate. She loves creating art, traveling, and all things chocolate. A native to the Great Northwest, she is currently living in London and pretending to be a mature grad student.
August has arrived and our last days of summer are numbered. Now's the time to live it up by making boozy frozen treats and floatie-inspired decor. Click through for 10 projects you’ll definitely want to make before Monday rolls back around.
DIY Flamingo Float Cooler : The only thing better than an icy bevvie is having it float right over to you while you’re chilling poolside. This DIY literally takes seconds, but it’ll bring your pool party to a whole new level of cool. (via Studio DIY)
DIY La Croix Planters: When La Croix is life, it’s time to find a way to recycle those adorable cans. Transform your indoor garden into a sparkling centerpiece in less than 10 minutes. (via Brit + Co)
DIY Rosé Adult Otter Pop Recipe: Remember when you could down about 10 of these icy treats with the rest of your kiddo squad? Give them a totally adult twist with rosé. (via Brit + Co)
DIY Kate Spade Sandals: Orange you glad you can hack these Kate Spade-inspired sandals without spending a small fortune? (via Brit + Co)
DIY Gym Bag: If you’re ready to get your sweat on, you need this bag in your life, like, now. It’s just the right size to hold everything from your yoga clothes to your boxing gloves. (via A Beautiful Mess)
DIY Bauhaus-Inspired Mobile: Mobiles are not just for nurseries anymore. Pop this modern piece of decor over your table for a artsy chandelier alternative. (via Brit + Co)
DIY Balloon Animal Drink Stirrers: No cocktail is complete without a snazzy drink stirrer. Skip the actual balloon art and make these little guys out of good ol’ polymer clay. (via Lovely Indeed)
DIY Chocolate Peanut Butter Beach Thumbprint Cookies: These treats are basically a pool party for your mouth! Teeny tiny umbrellas and flamingo sprinkles totally seal the deal on those beachy views. (via Aww Sam)
DIY Flamingo Pool Float Pillow: Flamingos are just about the trendiest floaties on the block, so go on and turn them into a throw pillow. (via Aww Sam)
DIY Patterned Floral Vase: It’s just not summer without a big bouquet of fresh flowers. Follow this DIY to nail a pretty floral pattern. (via A Beautiful Mess)
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Kate Thorn
Kate Thorn is an illustrator, foodie, photographer, and blogger at Create & Kate. She loves creating art, traveling, and all things chocolate. A native to the Great Northwest, she is currently living in London and pretending to be a mature grad student.