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33 Bathroom Upgrades You Can DIY

Does your bathroom need a little sprucing up? If you’re anything like me, you get a little tired of the same boring thing year after year. The 33 projects in this collection are inspiration for how you can DIY Bathroom Upgrades!

Bathroom Upgrades You Can DIY

If your how was built with builder-grade materials and you’re looking for ways to upgrade different things to make it more personalized and beautiful, today is the day to get some inspiration to make a change in your bathroom. The good news is these are all projects that you can put together with just a few supplies and a little time and elbow grease.

Create more beautiful storage in your bathroom with these easy bathroom shelves.

Provide a little privacy without blocking light by applying this privacy film to your bathroom windows.

Build this DIY bathroom wall cabinet to create another place to store toiletries and towels.

Learn how to install cement tiles on your own so you can create the floor of your dreams!

If you need a place to hang some towels, build this simple rustic ladder for your bathroom.

Build a simple storage box to put bathroom essentials out of sight using only ONE BOARD!

Another option for towel storage is this rolling bathroom towel rack; perfect if you don’t have ample wall space.

Learn how to install and update cabinet hardware for a more modern look to your bathroom.

Make this beautiful and useful wooden bath tray that will hold your phone while you bathe. It’s great decor too!

Update your bathroom with customized towel hooks rather than rods.

If you’re looking to change your mirror, consider learning how to hang a frameless oval mirror.

If you like the rustic look, consider updating with unique things like this branch towel bar.

A oyster shell mirror is perfect way to upgrade a coastal themed bathroom.

Add a beautiful rustic and warm touch by planking one wall in your bathroom.

Install a beautiful backsplash inside a cabinet or on a wall.

Repurpose an old window to update your bathroom with an awesome bathroom storage cabinet.

Upgrade your plain walls with DIY shiplap in your powder room.

If you’re looking for more organization, update your bathroom drawer storage with DIY drawer dividers.

Give your bathroom walls an upgrade by installing beadboard on the bathroom walls.

Decorative industrial shelves are the perfect upgrade for your bathroom.

This stick-on bathroom mirror frame makes such a huge impact and you can absolutely make it yourself.

Build your own small DIY bathroom vanity so you have exactly what you need.

Add built-in dividers to your bathroom drawer to improve organization.

Upgrade your old cabinets by doing a vanity makeover with paint!

If you love modern rustic decor, these DIY bracket shelves would be a perfect bathroom upgrade!

Change up your bathroom by painting a faux concrete wall and making it look more customized.

Apply floral wallpaper to one bathroom wall to make a huge visual impact without overwhelming.

Build an awesome wooden DIY rustic mirror frame to upgrade a simple mirror.

Add some simple storage by installing creative organization to the walls.

Want to change your floors without tiling? Use floor stickers to update your bathroom flooring with a whole new look.

Apply tile to the walls in your bathroom for a beautiful, classy upgraded look.

Use stencils on the bathroom walls to create a faux wallpaper look.

Create simple wall frames to upgrade those plain walls and make them prettier.

Give your bathroom a whole new look by applying these beautiful patterned tile stickers.

I hope you loved these ideas and found inspiration on how you can create something similar for your home. Comment and let me know what you think! Which is your favorite?

Hi, I’m Sheri from Hazel + Gold Designs. Here are a few fun stats about me: I ~~like~~ love chocolate and peanut butter (together of course.) If you like stats, I have been crocheting for about 16 years, crafting for 20, and woodworking for about 4 years. I found a passion in making and being creative and began documenting my projects online at Hazel + Gold Designs.

When not working on projects, I enjoy spending time with my husband, four children, perfect dog, and ornery cat. You can find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter.

Read all of Sheri’s tutorials.

~Find more of Sheri’s projects here ~

February 5, 2020/1 Comment/by Sheri

Sewing

25 DIY Sewing Projects to Help You Learn to Sew

Do you want to learn to sew or maybe practice some of the basic skills that you already know? These tutorials are a perfect collection of projects that will help you do just that! They are simple enough for beginners and creative enough for anyone that knows or is learning to sew. Here are 25 DIY Sewing Projects to Help You Learn to Sew!

25 DIY Sewing Projects to Help You Learn to Sew

Make this simple and cute Tooth Fairy Pouch from a sweater in just 10 minutes!

These Drawstring Gift Bags are the perfect simple project for gift-giving all year long.

Follow this tutorial to make your own piping for cushions.

Make your own back pillow with these instructions to save your back and neck and improve your posture.

Add some pretty detail to your window coverings with these Faux Roman Shades.

Sew inexpensive placemats to create this Snowman Flag.

This Umbrella Ready Patio Tablecloth is actually a no sew project, but it is clever and worth reading!

Create a DIY Dog Safety Reflector Bandana with this simple tutorial and keep your buddy safer while walking in the dark.

Recover Your Outdoor Pillows to add some fresh design to your patio.

Make an envelope pillow with this unique and personal Thumbprint Pillow tutorial.

Stitch on decals with this Made in USA Star Shirts Tutorial.

Sew bunting with this Patriotic Denim Bunting tutorial which repurposes old blue jeans.

Practice some basic skills to make these customized Kids Cloth Napkins.

Another great project to learn some basic skills is this DIY Fabric Coaster tutorial.

Add trim with this Pom Pom Placemat Pillow tutorial.

Sew a Basket Liner with this laundry gift basket tutorial – bonus: it has a great detergent recipe too!

Discover another technique for sewing pillows by following this Birch Tree Pillows tutorial.

Practice basic skills and sew up some of these Easy Napkin Gift Pouches for small gifts.

Learn how to Recover a Butterfly Chair and give it a new life for years to come.

See how to create Hidden Storage under your laundry room sink by hemming.

Discover how to sew this Pouf Ottoman – it’s easier than you think!

Learn to sew this custom Canvas Tote using a drop cloth canvas.

Use some sewing skills to customize a Tote Bag with parts of an old shirt.

Practice quilting skills by making this beautiful and artistic Framed Wall Quilt.

Stop paying full price or searching for piping that matches and just Make Your own Piping from anything!

I hope you got some great inspiration from these projects and feel confident enough to pull out that machine for your next project! Share this post with anyone you think might benefit from it as well!

Hi, I’m Sheri from Hazel + Gold Designs. Here are a few fun stats about me: I ~~like~~ love chocolate and peanut butter (together of course.) If you like stats, I have been crocheting for about 16 years, crafting for 20, and woodworking for about 4 years. I found a passion in making and being creative and began documenting my projects online at Hazel + Gold Designs.

When not working on projects, I enjoy spending time with my husband, four children, perfect dog, and ornery cat. You can find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter.

Read all of Sheri’s tutorials.

~Find more of Sheri’s projects here ~

October 2, 2019/0 Comments/by Sheri

arts and craft, DIY, Gift Ideas

26 Brilliant DIY Coaster Ideas

Add some personality to your home and prevent those awful rings on your tabletops by making some coasters to place under every drink! Here are 26 brilliant DIY coaster ideas to inspire you and show how you can use a variety of materials to create some really cool coasters in any decor style.

26 DIY Coaster Ideas

Learn how to make these DIY Oilcloth Drink Coasters that you can use both indoors and outdoors.

Use cork and stencils to create these awesome Woodburned Coasters for your table.

If you love beach or mermaid themed decor, make these magical DIY Mermaid Tile Coasters.

Learn how to make these DIY Watercolor Wooden coasters to add some beautiful color to your room.

Add some patterns to your room with these fun DIY Fabric Coasters.

Use some cotton rope to make these amazing Turks Head Knot Coasters.

Do you love words? Create these Scrabble Tile DIY Coasters for your next gathering.

Use small glass tile mosaics to create these modern easy-to-make Mosaic Tile Coasters.

Personalized Rustic Wood Slice Coasters would be so fun for your next dinner party.

Make note of places that you’ve lived or loved with these Geographic Map Tile and Resin Coasters.

gold and marble coasters by pretty handy girl Gold and Marble Coasters would make a gorgeous addition to your modern space.

A fun rustic option would be these DIY Arrow Wood Slice Coasters.

Make these natural looking Faux Agate Tile Coasters with alcohol inks.

Use some old paper or napkins to make these beautiful Decoupage Coasters.

Make some clever DIY Scented Coasters using essential oils.

If you love coastal style, these Copper Patina Tile Coasters would be perfect for your space.

If you have extra tiles lying around, make something like these DIY Marble Coasters.

These Easy to Make Fabric Heart Coasters are a perfect way to use up some small fabric panels.

Create these elegant glass Dollar Store Flower Coasters.

Create something unique by making these Metal Washer Coasters.

Use some gloss glaze to adhere these awesome pieces and create a Beach Themed Mason Jar Lid Coaster.

Make these quick and easy DIY Drink Coasters for your next cocktail party.

Tiles and black paint make the perfect canvas to make these DIY Farmhouse Style Coasters.

Make these DIY Marbled Clay Coasters with any color combination you want.

You will not believe how simple it is to make these chic Concrete Coasters.

Use some rope to make these fun DIY Painted Rope Coasters for your summer parties.

I hope you found some helpful ideas in this roundup of DIY Coaster Ideas to help add some functional beauty to your room or next party. Remember to click over to each site for the full tutorial. Please pin this image on Pinterest to share with your friends!

Hi, I’m Sheri from Hazel + Gold Designs. Here are a few fun stats about me: I ~~like~~ love chocolate and peanut butter (together of course.) If you like stats, I have been crocheting for about 16 years, crafting for 20, and woodworking for about 4 years. I found a passion in making and being creative and began documenting my projects online at Hazel + Gold Designs.

When not working on projects, I enjoy spending time with my husband, four children, perfect dog, and ornery cat. You can find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter.

Read all of Sheri’s tutorials.

~Find more of Sheri’s projects here ~

August 23, 2019/2 Comments/by Sheri

arts and craft, Chalkboard paint, DIY, Do It Yourself, Home Decor

30+ Creative Projects using Chalkboard Paint

Chalkboard paint is such a fun addition to many different types of projects. You can turn anything into an ever-changeable work of art, or use it to label different items throughout your home. Here is a collection of 32 Creative Projects using Chalkboard Paint that you could create for your home or as a fun and personalized gift! Check them out and let me know what you think in the comments below.

Check out this Message Board for the Mudroom! It’s a great place to drop things on your way in or leave letters to go out to the mailbox.

Chalkboard Paint Projects - Spice Jar Rack Paint a Dated Thrift Store Spice Rack to make your spices easy to find.

chalkboard painted projects - candy jar lids Label your cookie or candy jars with chalkboard paint to keep them cute and modern.

Create these amazing Gift Wrap chalkboard paint tags to customize your gift-giving.

chalkboard paint projects - customizable bin tags Make Customizable chalkboard paint tags for whatever you need to organize.

How fun if you painted your coffee table with chalkboard paint. Then you can write personalized messages on your coffee table.

Planning a chair makeover? Add some chalkboard paint to the back for personalization.

Paint a simple bucket and change the message to match any seasonal decor.

chalkboard paint with doodle curl white paint pen Christmas ornaments coated in chalkboard paint can be decorated with chalk pens.

Create amazing hostess gifts by adding chalkboard paint to metal buckets.

chalkboard paint projects create a smooth wall Learn how to make a Smooth Chalkboard Wall anywhere in your house with this tutorial.

chalkboard paint vertical wall mounted desk Cover a desk with chalkboard paint for a great note-taking surface.

chalkboard paint projects - create a fireplace draft stopper Make a fireplace draft stopper with insulation and chalkboard paint.

Make a Marble Toss Game with a Chalkboard Paint Scoreboard.

chalkboard paint projects - chalkboard mugs Create Chalkboard Painted Mugs for a favor at your next party.

chalkboard projects - diy rustic chalkboard Add a huge DIY Chalkboard for your home and decorate it for all seasons.

This DIY Clock Sign is a fun way to use some chalkboard paint.

chalkboard paint projects for christmas sign Use green chalkboard paint to make a count down sign.

chalkboard paint projects - upcycle frame into magnetic chalkboard art Make a magnetic chalkboard frame from an upcycled wooden frame.

chalkboard paint project - upcycled cabinet door to chalkboard art Upcycle a cabinet door into quote art by following this tutorial.

chalkboard paint projects - decorated chalkboard washi clipboard Create Decorated Chalkboard Clipboards using chalkboard paint and washi tape.

Makeover a bookshelf so kids can leave each other book reviews.

chalkboard paint projects - pantry drawer labels Build pull out drawers for your pantry and use chalkboard paint to label them.

Create this amazing Wooden Party Banner with wood and chalkboard paint for your next party.

chalkboard paint project - chalkboard seasonal art Add some seasonal Chalkboard Art to decorate your home this fall.

Learn how to make Colored Chalkboard Paint.

chalkboard paint projects - chalkboard calendar for refrigerator Create a Chalkboard Calendar for your refrigerator and stay super organized all year.

Turn a metal chest into a Faux Zinc Chalkboard File Cabinet and customize with chalk art.

Make a quick Cutting Board Makeover with blue chalkboard paint.

Build an awesome Rustic Chalkboard Wall Organizer.

Build a Wall Chalkboard with a chalk ledge for the whole family to use.

Create a DIY Wall Calendar with chalkboard paint and stay on task daily.

Thanks for reading! If you like this collection of ideas, please Pin this image on Pinterest to share with your friends and save for later!

Hi, I’m Sheri from Hazel + Gold Designs. Here are a few fun stats about me: I ~~like~~ love chocolate and peanut butter (together of course.) If you like stats, I have been crocheting for about 16 years, crafting for 20, and woodworking for about 4 years. I found a passion in making and being creative and began documenting my projects online at Hazel + Gold Designs.

When not working on projects, I enjoy spending time with my husband, four children, perfect dog, and ornery cat. You can find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter.

Read all of Sheri’s tutorials.

~Find more of Sheri’s projects here ~

August 5, 2019/1 Comment/by Sheri

copper, DIY, Landscaping & Gardening, Uncategorized

Make Your Own DIY Rain Chains

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Make Your Own DIY Rain Chains

Do you know what a rain chain is? They are an attractive alternative to those boring downspouts connected to our home’s gutters. Downspouts are incredibly beneficial since they help direct the draining of water during a rain storm. But, let’s be frank, unless they are gorgeous copper round downspouts, they don’t look great. But, did you know there’s a more beautiful solution? Ladies and gentlemen, be prepared to be wowed.

What do you think about those pretty rain chains instead of a downspout? Love them? What if I told you it is possible to make your own rain chains using various materials that you may have lying around the house.

Here are 21 awesome DIY Rain Chains you can make!

Make a beautiful copper rain chain with leaf shaped pieces cut from thin sheet metal.

Create this tranquil and pretty outdoor water feature using a stock tank and rain chains.

Make this copper ring DIY Rain Chain using copper tubing.

Use mini terracotta pots to create this fun DIY Ombre Rain Chain.

Add some whimsy to your yard with this DIY Cookie Cutter Rain Chain.

Use copper tubing and stones to make this beautiful, natural rain chain.

Turn these cute galvanized buckets into a DIY Bucket Rain Chain.

If your budget is tight, consider making this DIY Plastic Cup Rain Chain.

Learn how to make this stunning DIY Glass and Copper Rain Chain.

Make this DIY Funnel Rain Chain using aluminum funnels and chain.

Repurpose old silverware by bending it and creating this funky DIY Silverware Rain Chain.

Do you love succulents? Add more to your life by making a DIY Copper Rain Chain Succulent Planter.

Wire vintage spoons together to make this DIY Bent Spoon Homemade Rain Chain.

Create a fun and bright rain chain for your garden using dollar store watering cans.

Have kids help you show your love for the environment by creating this DIY Reused Plastic Yogurt Cup Rain Chain.

Create a Key Rain Chain with a large collection of old keys.

Use old shower hooks to create this DIY Hook Rain Chain.

Have extra zip ties lying around the house? Create this amazing Neon Zip Tie Rain Chain.

Add whimsy to your yard by creating this DIY Tart Tin Rain Chain with colorful glass beads.

Drill through polished stone to create this amazing DIY Polished Stone Rain Chain.

Finally, here’s another Wire Wrapped Rock Rain Chain that would be gorgeous and easy to make.

I hope you loved this collection of ideas to make your own Rain Chain! Do you have other ideas for creating a beautiful rain chain for your home or garden? I’d love to hear it! Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

If you liked this roundup of ideas, please share this image on Pinterest to get the word out!

Hi, I’m Sheri from Hazel + Gold Designs. Here are a few fun stats about me: I ~~like~~ love chocolate and peanut butter (together of course.) If you like stats, I have been crocheting for about 16 years, crafting for 20, and woodworking for about 4 years. I found a passion in making and being creative and began documenting my projects online at Hazel + Gold Designs.

When not working on projects, I enjoy spending time with my husband, four children, perfect dog, and ornery cat. You can find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter.

Read all of Sheri’s tutorials.

~Find more of Sheri’s projects here ~

April 19, 2019/3 Comments/by Sheri

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Bathroom Upgrades You Can DIY

25 DIY Sewing Projects to Help You Learn to Sew

26 DIY Coaster Ideas

Make Your Own DIY Rain Chains

Here are 21 awesome DIY Rain Chains you can make!