Start off the school year with some new updates to your dorm room or apartment. Here are some do-it-yourself projects to brighten up your space.
Macrame Hanging Planter
What you need:
- Old T-shirt
- Succulent plant in planter
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Hook
Directions:
- Cut your T-shirt fabric lengthwise into eight total 2-inch strips. The length of the fabric depends on how long you want your cord to be.
- Stretch each fabric strip until it rounds itself into a cord.
- Tie all eight cords together into one big knot. Make sure to leave some cord at the ends.
- Group your cords into four sets of two and tie a knot in each set, approximately 2 inches away from the big knot.
- Take one cord from each set and tie them together approximately 2 inches away.
- Again, take one cord from each set and tie them together approximately 2 inches away.
- Stretch over your plant’s pot.
- You can add knots going up the rest of the cord.
- Tie a knot at the top of the cord. Use a hook to hang your planter.
No Sew Pillowcase
A no sew pillowcase DIY to decorate a dorm room. Other DIYs include a key frame hanger and a macrame hanging planter. Sabrina Schnetzer , DN
What you need:
- 2 yards of fabric
- Square pillow
Directions:
- Lay out the fabric on a flat surface. Lay the pillow at the corner on the fabric.
- Fold the corner of the fabric onto the pillow.
- Fold the rest of the fabric on the pillow. Flip the pillow over.
- Fold the other corner of the fabric so it meets halfway on the pillow.
- Fold the ends like wrapping a present into points.
- Tie it into a knot. Double knot if necessary.
- Tuck the ends in.
Key Frame Hanger
What you need:
- Picture frame
- 1½ inch cup hook
- Paint
- Paintbrush
- Picture hanging strips
- Old newspaper
Directions:
- Lay down newspaper on a flat surface. Lay the frame on top.
- Paint the frame. Let it dry.
- Paint another layer of the same color on you frame. Let it dry.
- Screw the cup hooks into the middle of your frame.
- Place picture hanging strips on the back of your frame. Hang near your door.
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