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    DIY Air Plant Terrarium to Brighten Your Office Desk

    Stuck in the summer doldrums? It’s that time of year when the days stretch long (yes!) but the sweltering heat keeps us indoors during the mid-day hours. If you work full-time like me, you can’t go outside anyway. Thank goodness for a/c. If you’re looking for a quick pick-me-up to make your desk more inviting, try bringing a little low-maintenance life to it with a diy air plant terrarium for your desk. DIY Air Plant Terrarium Materials Glass Terrarium Small River Rocks (or seashells!) Air Plant Twine DIY Air Plant Terrarium Directions This air plant terrarium is so easy to assemble. Clean your glass terrarium of dirt and fingerprints. Add…

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    DIY Ombre Stacked Tassel Earrings

    Hello, summer tassel earrings. If you like to put some fun fringe on like I do, you’re in luck! Throw some easygoing tassels on pretty much everything this summer. Try wearing tassels in a new way with these DIY ombre stacked tassel earrings. It only takes about an hour to make them. DIY Ombre Stacked Tassel Earrings Materials 1 Skein Dark Blue Embroidery Floss 1 Skein Medium Blue Embroidery Floss 1 Skein Light Blue Embroidery Floss 2 Earring Hooks 2 5mm Jump Rings 1 Embroidery Needle Fabric or Super Glue Embroidery Scissors Washi Tape DIY Ombre Stacked Tassel Earrings Instructions First, find a piece of cardstock to use to measure…

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    DIY Henna Phone Case

    Who else loves custom art on phone cases? Some of my favorite phone case designs on the market right now are white henna-inspired line drawings on clear cases. You can easily make one yourself without shouldering the heavy printing costs of going through a company like Casetify. Check out this easy DIY henna phone case for how to make a henna or mandala interchangeable phone case design to fit your mood and creativity. DIY Henna Phone Case Materials Clear Phone Case Screen Protector Glass Transparency Paper Extra-Fine Tip White Paint Pen Xacto Knife DIY Henna Phone Case Instructions First, you’ll need to make a template. Lay a sheet of white…

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    DIY Hand Embroidered Shirt

    Hand embroidery brings a unique touch to any piece of clothing. Embroidered accents embellish so many apparel and home pieces lately, but my personal favorites are the amazing detailed ones made by creatives and fiber artists. It’s actually really easy to get started with a little hand embroidery yourself, although it does take time to master. I made this cute DIY hand embroidered shirt in just a few hours. The succulent was inspired by a few little guys in my garden and a weekend visit to our friend over at Sucs for You. She has so many cute plants going in her garden, and her site is a great resource…

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    DIY Macrame Hanging Planter

    Ready for a little spring cleaning? While you’re sprucing up your space to make room for a bit of fresh air, add a cute DIY macrame hanging planter in a window corner this year! Fancy knots, clean white edges, and fresh succulents are a welcome sight in the spring sunlight. I love the way this looks in our breakfast nook in the morning. Plus, this macrame planter only takes about 30 minutes to make from start to finish. DIY Macrame Hanging Planter Materials 1 Roll of 100′ 3/16″ Cotton Rope Potted plant with no hole in the bottom (or you have to deal with quite a mess later) Scissors DIY…