We love nothing more than rolling up our sleeves and getting down and dirty with a little DIY. The only problem is, sometimes they comes out costing more than expected. Never fear, after the jump we've rounded up 25 penny saving projects that won't break the bank and come in under the $50 mark!
We've been featuring several DIY ideas over the last several days. We just can't help ourselves, there's so many great projects to take on without turning to hired help or expensive store bought products. All the projects below come in under $50 (some are far less than that!) and are easily doable in just a few hours!
First Row
• Look! Pendant Lamp Makeover For Under $12
• How To: Hang 30' Of Curtains For $40
• How To: Make "Fold, Stitch & Stuff" Floor Cushions
• Easy DIY: Using Fabric Markers
• Make This! Inexpensive DIY Hammock
Second Row
• Look! Plasti Dip Put to Use
• 4 Simple DIY Succulent Centerpieces
• Easy DIY: Turn Tablecloths Into Curtains
• Hilary's DIY Wallpaper Nightstand Project
• How To: Decoupage Your Ceiling
Third Row
• DIY T-Shirt Quilt by Michelle Kempner
• Ariel's DIY Bookshelf Surprise
• How To: DIY Upholstered Folding Chairs
• Fun and Easy DIY Doorstop Idea
• Annette's Modern DIY Outdoor Planter
Fourth Row
• Look! DIY Windowsill Planter
• Ashley's DIY Armchair Rejuvenation
• DIY Decor Idea: Framed Fabric
• Creative DIY Lighting Hack
• Flickr Finds: DIY Pot Rack Spices Up Tiny Kitchen
Fifth Row
• DIY: Wood Veneer Butterflies
• Customize Your Own Light Fixtures
• DIY Dyed Rug
• DIY Silhouette Shams
• DIY Warm Fleece Blankets
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These are great ideas! I'm going to try the fold stitch and stuff floor pillows! How adorable! And those silhouette shams - what an adorable gift!
Our blog, YAYDIY.com has a ton of great ideas under $50, including one today about making a kitchen rug out of old T-shirts! Cost: Just the cost of the needles.
Erin at YAYDIY.com
My husband and I just moved into our place and we are trying to save some money for the wedding but also decorate our new home too. I love the wood veneer butterflies! Would look great in the porch room with the light coming through. Thanks for posting and hope to see more projects under $50.
Floor cushions are great. Here are some I have made out of hemp!http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23823616
I'm new to the site, but I rent a place that I love & would love to buy. It has so much potential. The walls are the 1970's panel. Someone already painted them white, I hate white. Well, I bought gal. of liquid starch at the dollar store and some really inexpensive cool material. Enough to cover the wall or walls I wanted to cover. cut manageable pieces of material and soak in the starch. lightly ring it out and then put it on the wall starting at the top. Just start smoothing or wrinkling as you like. I then put some inexpensive wood trim on the top & the bottom as well as down the corners. Now, when you move, just pull it down very easily and you can use it again. (or not) But there isn't any proof of anything on the walls. Mine turned out beautiful I used it as a focal point above the bed.
I love decorating. It's one of my most favorite past-times. I love mixing contrasting colors, as I see a lot of this on this post. My apartment is small, and the decorating advice from this post if for small apts, so it's very helpful for me! I am almost finished with my decorating - I have a smart card outlet box that I need to cover up, on my wall. Maybe some piece of art or a tapestry would do the trick! I'll keep searching your site for ideas!
I agree that the t-shirt quilt is something you can do with little or no additional costs. http://www.decorellaknox.com/2012/09/how-to-make-t-shirt-quilt.html