If you are trying to think of how to spend your weekend, how about creating DIY crafts that will beautify your interiors? Whether you want a decorative shadow box to hang flowers, or get rid of your boring lamp, Sunset magazine has a lot of great ideas! So before you say you are bored this weekend, use these helpful DIY crafts to beautify your home and give you a sense of accomplishment once you are done!

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Shadow-box Wall Vase

This is like having 3D artwork on your wall.  It’s an innovative way to make a twist out of your ordinary frame. The shadow-box serves as a protrude art where you can mix and match its style with your favorite flower arrangements. To do this, create a personalized shadow-box and paint it with a complimentary color to  your wall. Use nails to secure your frame. Then, you can add your floral arrangement in the shadow-box hole. Don’t forget to replace flowers on a regular basis. This craft is a beautiful way to bring nature to an area that might normally be gloomy – like an interior home office or bedroom.

Creative Lampshade

If you are tired of looking at your dull and plain lampshade, wait until you do some creative paper designs in it. This can be done in a few easy steps. First, replace your existing lampshade with a plain white color. If it’s already white, you just have to remove dust and dirt stuck in your shade. Next, lay down your design template in a white rice paper. Using a cutter or craft knife, trim your design carefully and accurately. Attach your design at the back of your shade using clear adhesive. Use a small amount of adhesive in each corner of your design so it won’t appear when lamp is turned on.

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Tabletop Twigscape

Cut twigs and branches to form an elegant tabletop design. The twigs and branches are artistically formed by nature which makes it very attractive when properly orchestrated at the center of your tabletop. For this craft, you need dried twigs and branches from your garden, durable base, pebbles, electric drill and wood glue. Start by forming your base using a wood. Depending on the size or dimension you wanted, cut the wood and form it accordingly. Drill some holes at the center that are enough to hold twigs and branches. Use wood glue to securely fasten the twigs. Scatter the pebbles onto the base to provide an artistic and natural look. What a great idea for a centerpiece on your dining table or kitchen bar.

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Spending a few hours to do these crafts during weekends will certainly boost the beauty of your home. Invite the whole family to work with you. These weekend crafts can be a great bonding activity for the whole family. Have a great weekend!

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The time and effort you exerted to repurpose your old jeans are worthwhile. It does not only augment your savings but also demonstrate your concern for the environment. Instead of throwing your old jeans that complement to the increasing environmental waste, recycling them is a great help.

Denim jeans are one of the toughest fabrics that the majority of people have. It is designed for people from all walks of life. This kind of fabric has never ceased to provide comfort and style for any occasion. The best thing with this fabric is the variety of ways to recycle your jeans.

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Here are some of the fashionable and trendy ideas to repurpose old jeans:

Jeans Bag

This is probably the most popular way to reuse your old jeans. Simply cut the leg parts and make it into something like shorts, fold the jeans inside-out and embroider the edge. Make sure that your stitches are close enough to hold weight because this part will serve as the bottom or base of your bag. Then, cut the detached parts of the jeans to form a bag strap or handle. The measurement will depend on how long you want the strap to fit your height. Sew the jeans and add a zipper. You can also attach pins and other decorations that will represent you as a person.

Pot Holders

Jeans are known to be tough and sturdy. These features make jeans a great raw material for a pot holder. This a very simple project to make. Cut an area of your old jeans and form it into shapes of circle, square, or anything you like. Sew the edges and add some colorful fabrics for design. You can form a flower, butterfly or other stuffs that will enhance the pot holder you made.

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Photo Frame

This is a simple yet cool way to repurpose your old jeans. All you have to do is to remove the back pockets of your jeans. Cut a square in the center of the pocket that will fit the picture you intend to place. You may use a pair of scissors or cutter to do this. Then, place a strap on the upper portion of the pocket jeans that will be used in hanging the picture frame. You may also place the picture inside plastic cellophane to prevent it from getting dust and dirt.

Also consider using denim for throw pillows, accent rugs, throws for your couch and even slipcovers. There are hundreds of ideas out there for your old jeans. So before you toss them. Use of these ideas first!

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