The Ultimate Guest Room Minibar, Ombre Letter Balloons, and More DIY Projects to Try This Weekend
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.
If you’re still recovering from an epic Independence Day weekend, we’ve got just the thing to fill your happy bucket. These fun and inspiring (not to mention crazy cute and colorful) DIY projects will help pass the time. Scroll on and find your next weekend project!
DIY Guest Room Mini Bar: It’s time to give your spare room an extra special touch. Outfit a basket — or even a toolbox — with snacks, makeup remover, dry shampoo, oh, and a mini bottle of rosé. (via A Beautiful Mess)
DIY Gradient Bar Cart: These rainbow colors are just the thing to nail your Insta flat lay, cocktail in hand, of course. (via A Kailo Chic Life)
DIY Summer Fruit Slice Donuts: Yep, these donuts are exactly what you need to brighten up your next BBQ or pool party. (via Aww Sam)
DIY Ombre Letter Balloons: Because the only thing better than customizable letter balloons are ombre letter balloons. Get your gradient on and turn your next backdrop into the exact shades you’re craving. (via Oh Happy Day)
DIY Vacation Color Palette: If you’d like nothing more than to feel like you’re on vacay all day, every day, try this DIY decor hack that will bring all your holiday vibes home. (via Brit + Co)
DIY Concrete Vanity Mirror: Give your makeup station a quick refresh with a modern design featuring an eye-catching concrete base.
(via Sugar & Cloth)
DIY Galaxy Color Blocked Marble Coasters: In a galaxy far, far, away, there is a land with no more water stains or rings. JK, but that could be your coffee table lookin’ totally out of this world with these gorgeous DIY coasters. (via A Kailo Chic Life)
DIY Small Storage Boxes: The cleanup after a major craft project is never fun, but these cool containers might make it a little easier. Pro tip: Clear boxes make finding everything from glitter to pom-poms a breeze. (via Tell Love and Party)
DIY Gin Float Cocktail: Icy drinks are the best way to stay cool this summer. Take the classic G+T to the next level with sorbet, a splash of grapefruit juice, and a shot of your favorite gin. (via Brit + Co)
DIY Sand Art Cards: Your favorite art camp project just got way cooler. Make these colorful cards and send them out to your squad or pop them into frames for some beachy-chic wall art. (via Club Crafted)
What are you planning on making this weekend? Show us your project by tagging us on Instagram + using the hashtag #iamcreative! And follow us on Pinterest for even more summer DIY ideas.
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.