I never thought I was one of those “crafty” people. I do not sew, and do not scrapbook. Not that there is anything wrong with doing those things, that is just what I associated crafting to be. Once we purchased our home and I wanted to have it decorated, I realized the fully decorated home costs money. At the time we were a really young family, in the throes of pregnancies and babies, and Dale was new in his career. So I began making smaller crafts to help me decorate my home without costing a lot of money. That is what these 20 simple crafts are.
Overtime we stopped having babies, which mean those painful hospital bills slowed down. Dale became established in his career and our finances improved. But my need for decorating our home was still present and growing! I sneak in simple crafts everywhere in my home.
I have graduated to larger scale DIY’s like furniture redos, new builds and even bathroom renovations. But those tinier projects and decor is what helps me layer my home, have it looking decorated from top to bottom. The tiny trinkets, wall decor, or items to place on bookshelves. All of it adds up to me saving a ton of money.
Making simple crafts also allows me to create a fully custom home. Even though we are done have babies, I still have three kids worth of schedule to keep up with. I do not have time to store hop (even if it would be so fun to do) searching for the perfect decor pieces. If I see something I like in store and think it will work in my home of course I will purchase it. Only now the struggle is looking at an item in store and thinking “can I make that on my own for cheaper?” “Maybe I want it in blue, I can just make my own” The DIY struggle is real people!
Creating the smaller decorative items on my own helps me create a cohesive look, and one that is unique to my home. Even when I share the projects here on my blog I hope to inspire others to make their own. But I do not expect the steps to be followed completely. Just like I do, you and your home has it’s own style and feel. Taking what I create and altering it to your aesthetic is exactly how it should be.
I have taken the theme of DIY and simple crafts and elaborated on it in my home, from the living room and into the kids bedrooms. Now that they are older I also have the fun time of including them in the process. The boys bedroom and my daughter’s room are beautifully decorate, by heavily dictated by them. I like to add touches that are perfectly them, and a lot of times that works out to be craft projects for them to help with. Either creating DIY wall art, or a complete gallery wall, all of that helps them put their own stamp on their rooms. It also allows me to decorate their room without breaking the bank!
Over the years of us living here, and the last three of me with this blog I have made a ton of small crafts and DIY projects. Most of the time they are sprinkled into my home in a way that many people ask on social media or even by email where I got certain decorations. A lot of times they are ones I made on my own. Since I have three years of content for my blog and almost 10 years of decorating my home, that means a lot of projects can slip through the cracks. So this is me sharing 20 simple crafts of mine. I know this is a favorite for a lot of people, my easy to make crafts always get circulated a lot on Pinterest and typically are my higher views posts. I think it is because, yes a whole room renovation is nice to see most cannot do it. However, wrap rope around a tin can, everyone can do. Now we all have cute vases to hold flowers in. These are the things we all can relate to. Wanting to decorate our home, without stressing the household budget or spending forever shopping for a perfect decor item. Just make it!
Paper flowers video tutorial
Video tutorial sharing how to make these cute and simple paper flowers.
Paint dipped glass coffee drink upcycle – creating a pretty vase
Glass drink container turned into cute drink or vase! Simple painting technique is used to create this fun and simple craft. Perfect pop of color for entertaining!
DIY jewelry wall display – girl bedroom
A simple DIY jewelry wall display is added in this girl bedroom to make the space a little cuter and a lot more functional creatively adding organization.
Easiest DIY picture frame – Simple steps to display art
Easiest DIY picture frame – Simple steps to display art, this DIY project keeps the cost low for over sized art. Creating a custom art piece for the home.
DIY serving tray, interchangeable backing
DIY wood serving tray, made adorable with the addition of the wrapping paper. Easily change out the backing of this to fit the season or occasion.
Easy to make picture frame and wall display, bringing rustic and simple elements to a wall decor
DIY rustic wall display, using reclaimed wood pallets and paper. This DIY wall art simple to make. Easily change out the pictures, and perfect for home decor!
DIY my Spring, glass vase and wrapping paper craft
Simple vase upcycle using wrapping paper. Perfect way to add a pop of color and texture to a home for spring or summer.
Creating a simple storage bin using rope and a cardboard box
Don’t throw away that cardboard box! This is the toy storage you have been wanting & needing! With just a few steps to pretty this up, the cardboard box becomes a cute bin. Perfect to hide those toys in the living room, or help keep things organized!
DIY large wood frame with over sized kids pictures
Really low cost way to have over sized wall art in your home! This DIY picture frame makes it possible to create just what you need to display those precious family pictures.
How to make a 4×4 wood and rustic art supply organizer
wood 4×4 DIY art supply organizer tutorial. This DIY wood 4×4 art supply organizer is so rustic and cute! Such easy steps to make this. It is a great addition for any playroom or craft room.
DIY wood scrap picture display with magnet frame
DIY wood scrap picture display with magnet frame with tutorial & instructions to make this picture display become kids art display. Easily changeable.
Simple home decor, using rope for decorating
Budget DIY vase idea – Tin can upcycle, a low cost and simple craft to decorate the home. Adding a coastal and beachy feel to this piece of trash. A really cute table centerpiece or simple decoration.
How to make wall art using paper flowers
girl bedroom wall art ideas, DIY girl bedroom wall art. Full step-by-step tutorial to create these paper flowers and wall art.
Spiral wall art video tutorial & giveaway
Simple and fun DIY wall art with video tutorial! Making spirals with a simple technique is all that is needed to add a little decor to the walls!
Simple Valentines day arrow craft
Simple Valentines day arrow craft, perfect as decorations, low cost gift, or kids craft to do. These DIY cupids arrows are whimsy and sweet with easy steps.
Valentines day kid craft idea
Valentines day kids craft. Perfect for those little ones to get into the spirit of love!
DIY wood pumpkins using a 4×4
4×4 wood pumpkins. Simple fall craft with adorable results!
DIY pumpkin craft, simple project for fall
These leaf cut out pumpkins are the cutest! They give you the same fall feel to carving pumpkins without the mess. Using the craft pumpkins these can be used year after year in the fall decor! Just a few easy steps to make these fall leaf pumpkins!
Christmas tree craft, easy decorations for the kitchen without adding clutter
Christmas tree craft! Set in the kitchen it adds just enough holiday cheer to make the home feel festive without taking away that much needed counter space. Using scrap wood and paints, this is a fun craft for kids to do too!
Wooden snowman craft, easy Christmas decoration idea
A quick and simple Christmas/winter craft, perfect for the kids too! These DIY wood snowmen are easy enough to make and are so adorable! Adding s a fun and whimsical feel to the Christmas decorations in your home!
That art supply organizer is a great idea. I love so many of the projects you have here- I want to try a few!!
Loving the crafty ideas in the photos especially the photo frames. Great inspiration 🙂
I need to try these out. I don’t craft much, but my daughter loves it, so I try to craft with her. I love a lot of these ideas.
These are the cutest craft ideas. I love simple crafts because I let the kids help me with them. You have a lovely home.
What some fab ideas, go on getting crafty with furniture redos and the like, that is absolutely awesome!
That’s funny, I also associate being crafty with scrapbooking, lol. These are all really great craft ideas!
Oh wow! Girl, your crafting and home decor skills are amazing! I’ve been going over all the little details in every pic and wow 🙂
I love getting easy craft ideas for the summer months. And I really need girl bedroom ideas since we are redecorating all of my girls’ rooms.
I love the little glass bottle vases. It is such an easy DIY to do on a weekend and would great in any home.
I love these cute and easy ideas! There really are crafts for every level of creator. And I don’t scrapbook, either.
Great inspiration. I am liking all the photo ideas. With the son going to college I need lots of photos this year.
I want to make a serving tray like that to use on my coffee table. Also the flower vases are really cute.
I love all of the ideas! It’s so much more fun to make it yourself and better for me as I’m constantly changing things up!
I love doing crafts like these with my kids. I found at least 3 crafts in this list that I will put on my short term to do list! So fun!
I love looking at all of these wonderful ideas. I’m not too crafty, but when I get going there is no stopping me!
That’s awesome how you were able to change your house so much over time by continuing to do these simple crafts! I am not a good at crafts myself but this is inspiring me to try some!
So many great ideas! Love the art display one. Thanks for sharing.
Some great ideas here! There is something for everyone no matter what your level of crafting ability or how your home is designed.
What a beautiful way to add more beauty to our home. These simple crafts are definitely cool.
I am in love with your photo wall! I love having pictures up and you have made it look like a piece of art
I love those arrows. I am always looking for new craft ideas to do. I have so many photos I would love to use for a photo wall like this one.
Those are all terrific ideas for crafts. I really like the vases, they could easily be done to match almost any color or decor.
These are all great simple crafts ideas to improve your home.. I love doing DIY projects and I will have to do a couple of these. The rope around the trash can I have seen before and will be doing that one. Thanks for sharing these amazing craft ideas.
Easy crafts for the non-crafty person! Love the cute pumpkins for the fall!
I absolutely love crafts that are simple, as I’m a complete novice. I usually stick to crafts for kids! Love your home decor skills!!
Can you come decorate my house. You have amazing style. I love your photo collage wall. I am in the middle of re doing my family pic wall. I really like the way you organized your photos.
I love the ideas. Will definitely go with the picture frames! I want to have a photo wall as well in my home.
i love these idea, these are so creative. i really like to do such stuff and i am going to try it once. These ideas have always been my favorite way to have a good decor.
I love all of the ideas.