August 27, 2012

DIY inspirations from Pinterest

I’ve been really in DIY home decor since I started living on my own, but so far the only thing I’ve really done are the silk flower arrangements :/ Determined to change that, I’ve been browsing Pinterest for ideas, and here are a couple I’ve put on my to-do list:

Mirrored cake stand using candle holders from the dollar store Source

I’ve been hunting for a cake stand to use as my nail polish display, but no luck so far :( Maybe it’ll just be easier, and cheaper, if I made it instead!

Repurposing your old mapsSource

I plan on cutting places I’ve been1, with a little note in the back on when I visited and why it was special :)

Refinishing furniture without sanding! Source

I’ve always wanted to refinish furniture but the idea of sanding them seemed too troublesome, so I never bothered. But now that no sanding is required, I’m going to try refinishing this old shelf in my room this weekend :D

scrapbook paper and dollar store frames

I love wall art, but paintings and what note are usually quite expensive :( I have lots of scrapbook paper already, so all I need are some dollar store frames for this!

coasters from scrapbook paper + tiles – Source

Again, something that can easily be done with scrapbook paper and the end result is not only adorable, but also very affordable :)

For more DIY inspirations, I highly suggest signing up for a Pinterest account, there are some amazing ideas out there! Cookies for anyone who follows my Pinterest account while they’re at it :P

Do you like to DIY? What are some projects you’re looking forward to working on? Do share!

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  • http://ethetica.net/ Liv

    I think all we do in my house is DIY decor, but failed attempts. My mom is not very good at homey things and I inherited that from her. I think we like being the men who are in charge of working, haha. Regardless, I always love the ideas you share but never seem to get to them on my own. Just look at that chest of drawers!

    Well, at least I can say we refurbished our whole house when we moved in. Replaced the floors, windows, bathrooms, and kitchen.

    • http://geekyposh.com/ Jenny @ geekyposh.com

      Lol, practice makes perfect! My mom and I were never the DIY-type of people (except for putting together IKEA furniture, but that doesn’t count), but now I’m doing more DIY decor and my mom’s taken up sewing, so you never know :P

      I’m always amazed when I hear of people refurbishing their bathrooms or kitchens, because it seems like a lot of work! That’s awesome that you guys did that!

  • http://www.silent-white.com/ Cat

    The maps idea is really cute! I like that they’re cut into hearts :) I’ve been wanting to do something similar to the scrapbook paper one. I have a lot of pretty origami paper that I’d really like to get frames for.

    I’ve been wanting to do more DIY decor for our house because it really gives a personal feel. I’ve already hung up some of my photographs and paintings, but I think it’d be fun to put something crafty together :)

    • http://geekyposh.com/ Jenny @ geekyposh.com

      I agree, not to mention DIY decors are always one of a kind ;) That’s awesome that you paint and take pictures, those would make great wall art!

  • Jessica

    Pinterest is definitely a great source for both inspiration and depression. There are so many great DIY things that you can make/create/do that you feel incredibly guilty whenever you are unable to make/create/do something. :P Well, at least, I feel incredibly guilty. Have fun with all of your home decorating ideas!

    • http://geekyposh.com/ Jenny @ geekyposh.com

      Haha, I agree. Imagine all the money you could save if you made all those things yourself!

  • cherry

    such lovely ideas :) Thanks so much for sharing ! I have been wanting to redecorate my room !
    http://cherryberrypoon.blogspot.ca/

    • http://geekyposh.com/ Jenny @ geekyposh.com

      Glad you like them, thanks for stopping by :D

  • http://geekyposh.com/ Jenny @ geekyposh.com

    If you check out the source for the furniture diy, the author will share with you which products she used instead of sanding. I was able to find everything you mentioned at my local Home Depot :)