You don’t need to go to the craft store or spend a lot of money to get your creative juices flowing and make something you love. Everything you need to create something amazing is right at home in your house! That’s right, all you need are some common household items and a little bit of creativity to make cool things from home.
Paper Snowflake Craft
Paper snowflakes are super easy to make and are a great project for kids of all ages. Whether you are making a whole bunch of snowflakes to hang on your wall or a single one to include in your holiday cards, these paper snowflakes are sure to add some holiday cheer to your home! You can even make these pretty paper snowflakes ahead of time and use them as gift toppers!
- Paper (plain white computer paper works best)
- Scissors
- Glue
- Craft pompoms or other small decorations
- To begin, you will need a piece of paper. For the best results, choose a paper that is 8.5 x 11 inches or larger. You can use plain computer paper or buy decorative paper from the craft store if you want to make something a little fancier.
- Cut a paper snowflake shape out of the paper. You can use the classic snowflake shape or a more whimsical variety like a paper crane or lucky star. If you are cutting out a classic snowflake shape, use a simple two-sided snowflake pattern to guide you.
Coffee Filter Flower & Leaf Coaster DIY
Coffee filters make the perfect flower shapes for this pretty DIY. They are cheap and cheerful and can be used as both a decorative project and functional item. With a flower coaster and a leaf coaster you can add a pop of color and the perfect gift for any host or hostess.
- Coffee filters – Colored or white
- Scissors – Picking or Hot glue gun
- Craft glue
- Paint – Any colors you’d like your flowers and leaves to be
- Craft paint brushes
- Ribbon or other gift tag
- Optional: artificial flowers
- Cut the coffee filters into flower shapes. You can choose between different shapes and sizes. The bigger the coffee filter piece, the bigger the flower that will come from it will be. Since coffee filters are inexpensive, you can use a variety of colors.
- Fold the coffee filters into leaves. Start by cutting the coffee filter in half along the long edge. Then, cut each half into a “V” shape. Fold each corner into the center.
- Once you’ve made both the flowers and leaves, you can use them to make a pretty coffee table centerpiece. Use craft glue to attach the coffee filter flowers and leaves to a piece of cardboard or a tray. Then, add your favorite coffee table books on top of the tray to give it a decorative effect!
Make a Rainbow Felt Friendship Bracelet
A friendship bracelet is an easy project that is great for kids and teens! Making a friendship bracelet is a wonderful way to spend time with those you love, whether it be your best friend, your significant other, or your child. Plus, friendship bracelets are super cute and look great with any outfit. This rainbow friendship bracelet is a great choice for kids and teens looking to make a colorful and easy diy crafts with household items!
- Woven fabric – Make sure it’s not too thick and not too thin.
- Scissors
- String or yarn – Different coloured strings will make different friendship bracelets.
- 2 Paper clips – You must remove the springs from these paper clips.
- Optional: Fabric glue
- Cut the woven fabric into long strips. You can make different colour combos if you want! You can make a rainbow friendship bracelet or a friendship bracelet with one specific colour.
- Fold the strips in half and put a paper clip on the end of the strips. Make sure the paper clip is facing towards the looped end.
- Fold the looped end back over the paper clip and fold the other side over the looped end.
- Make a knot at the end of the bracelet. You can make a slip knot or a regular knot. Just make sure there are no loose ends hanging out!
- Optional: If you want the bracelet to be even more secure, you can use a fabric glue to seal the ends of the bracelet.
Tissue Paper Collage
This tissue paper collage is a beautiful project that is perfect for kids of all ages and abilities. Making a tissue paper collage is a wonderful way to spend time with those you love and express yourself creatively. You can choose any picture to glue the tissue paper collage or use a pattern or theme. You can also use this project to create a gift for someone special. What better way to show someone how much you care than by making them a personalized collage with their favourite colours and images!
- Tissue paper – You can use any kind of tissue paper. Different patterns, colours, and textures will create different looks.
- Mod Podge or other glue – You can also use glue sticks.
- Picture or pattern – You can use any size picture or pattern.
- Optional: Spray paint (if you are using a picture)
- Cut the tissue paper into squares. Make sure that each square is big enough to cover the picture or pattern you are using. You can also use larger pieces of tissue paper for the background.
- Glue the tissue paper squares onto the picture or pattern. If you are using a picture, you can spray paint it first before gluing the tissue paper squares to it.
Shaving Cream Cloud Slime
Cloud slime is one of the most fun diy crafts with household items on this list! You can make an adorable fluffy cloud slime that you can use as a decoration or play with. Kids love to play with cloud slime, and it’s a great sensory activity for kids who need a little extra sensory input. This slime is great for classrooms, too!
- Shaving Cream – You can use any colour you want.
- Glue – You can use any type of glue.
- Food Coloring – You can use any colour you want.
- Optional: Cotton balls
- Squeeze a bit of shaving cream into a bowl. You can choose any colour you want.
- Add glue to the shaving cream. You can use any type of glue.
- Mix the shaving cream and glue together. If the mixture is too sticky, add a little bit of water.
- Add food coloring to the mixture. You can choose any colour you want.
- Optional: Add cotton balls to the mixture to make it fluffier!
Coke Can DIY Lanterns
These coke can lanterns are a super easy diy crafts with household items. They are perfect for outdoor gatherings, parties, and more! The best part is that you can make these lanterns for almost no cost. All you need are coke cans, a paintbrush, and some fabric or paper to cover the cans.