6 DIY Ideas for Summer Decor
1. Slatted Wood Sign
Add a touch of color and personality to your outdoor space this summer with a DIY sign. We love these DIY summer slatted sign instructions from Crafted Sparrow. You can customize the sign to match your style and it’s easy to make! Check it out, then get started on your own. This is also a good project for the little ones to help out with or to design their own!
2. DIY with Shells
For the patio or one of your indoor spaces, this sea urchin and succulent planter adds a cool and beachy vibe – and the plants are low-maintenance! Easy to assemble, this DIY decor idea from a Little CLAIREification is as functional as it is pretty! Shells are one way to bring the beach in your home… from vases, mirrors, and more, you can find many DIY ideas for shells.
3. Summer Wreath
Welcome guests and add summer flare to your door with a colorful wreath! Check out these 19 summer wreath ideas from Country Living, choose your fave, and then get started – From greenery to flower pots, there are many creative ways to DIY a summer wreath. If you choose to repurpose old wreaths or items or use leftover craft materials, you can be decorating on a dime with wreaths!
4. Custom Welcome Mat
We think this watermelon welcome mat is a super cute summer addition outside of any entryway. Find the easy to follow directions here, then get to work! From watermelons to other summertime faves like flip-flops, popsicles and more, you can really get creative with your personalized mat!
5. Upcycled Vases
Create a lovely vase out of items you may already have! From painting glass bottles and decorating old vases to many other crafty decor ideas, check out some of the cool ways you can upcycle and repurpose items and materials to DIY summer vases. Display fresh flowers in your home this season with a touch of color and personality!
6. Flower Boxes
Beautify your deck, porches and other outdoor areas with flower boxes! These instructions from Shabby Creek Cottage show you how to build lovely wooden flower boxes – Constructed from cull lumber, only $5 was spent to make 3 boxes! DIY your own flower box with scrap wood, pallet wood or reclaimed wood. A lot of this wood is available for discounted prices or maybe even free!
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