Using recycled junk to create DIY art projects is a great way to save tons of money. Aside from the fact that you can personally choose the craft you love, it equally flexes your brain to bring out all those creative juices. However, not every one of us is a born crafter.
For the artistically-challenged looking for insanely easy art ideas, this is perfect. The final products are not just beautiful, they are also incredibly useful, using nothing but recycled junk. When art meets practicality, one would find these projects exciting!
1. Floating Bookshelves
If you want your books to float in the air, use bookends to create a floating shelf.
2. Artistic Family Portraits
Say no to expensive family portraits, transfer your photo on a slab of wood for a unique art piece!
3. Instant Bookshelf Using Ladders
Do you have two unused ladders at home? Just put some planks of wood on every step and you’ve got an instant bookshelf.
4. DIY Comfortable Couches
Pile up some wooden pallets and top it up with comfy cushions. Viola! A couch!
5. “Fireflies” in a Jar
This “fireflies in a jar” would definitely look good on your room.
6. Coffee Aromatherapy
When lit, the tea light would heat up the coffee beans for a refreshing and energizing scent.
7. DIY Key Holder Using Furniture Knobs
Get an old piece of wood, screw in some cheap furniture knobs, then you’ve got an interesting accessory or key holder!
8. Mail Holder Using Old Window Shutter
Use old window shutter to hold mails.
9. Shoe Storage Using PVC Pipes
Stack up some PVC pipes and glue them all together for a contemporary shoe storage. Dash in some paint to make it more pretty!
10. Emergency Lighting
Maximize the brightness of a headlamp by pointing it on a water jug.
11. Homemade Stool
Don’t have budget for a stool? Get some old magazines, belts and a pillow!
12. Cute Letter Bottles
Presenting… cute letter bottles made with a hot glue gun.
13. DIY Bracelets
Highly fashionable bracelet crafted from string and hexagonal nuts.
14. Creative Bulletin Board
Do you want some attention-grabbing bulletin board? Try this one above.
15. DIY Cushion
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For those who can’t sew, this will be the easiest way to make your own cushions!
You don’t need to be an expert before you can make fascinating art projects. All you need is a simple creative flare to come up with beautiful and useful DIY art ideas. That number 5 makes me really excited! What’s your personal favorite on this list? Share this with others!
