This weekend I’m heading to Austin for SXSW! Will you be there too? If so, let me know. Before I finish packing and hit the road tomorrow, I wanted to share a selection of simple, satisfying DIY projects you can tackle over a weekend. These ideas are approachable for beginners and produce lovely, useful results. Here are seven projects to try:
1. DIY tinted plaster planters — Create small planters in custom colors by tinting plaster for a modern, matte finish.
2. Embellished straw clutch from A Beautiful Mess — Turn an ordinary straw clutch into a vacation-ready bag with trims, tassels, or paint.
3. DIY ring-handle bag from A Pair and a Spare — Make a stylish, minimalist handbag featuring bold ring handles.
4. DIY terrazzo earrings from Ctrl Curate — Use simple materials to craft lightweight terrazzo-inspired jewelry with a trendy speckled look.
5. Fresh fruit and prosciutto crostinis with homemade goat cheese — An easy, elegant snack or appetizer that pairs housemade goat cheese with seasonal fruit and prosciutto.
6. Concrete table lamp Ikea hack — Transform inexpensive components into a sculptural concrete lamp for a contemporary home accent.
7. DIY notebooks using wallpaper scraps — Make personalized notebooks by covering plain journals with colorful wallpaper pieces.
If you’re attending SXSW, drop by the Create & Cultivate pop-up event this Sunday. I’ll be on a panel with several talented women talking about social media. After SXSW I’m headed to New York City — fingers crossed I don’t get delayed by a snowstorm. For more updates, follow along on Instagram.
Have a wonderful weekend and happy crafting!
– Brittni