Filed under: Know-How , Crafts & Celebrations Haven’t you heard? 2011 is the year of small projects ! Without breaking the bank, here are DIY projects from around the blogosphere that look just as great as anything bought in a store or installed by pros! Photo: Seth Smoot – Get a fresh start in 2011 with a simple DIY calendar . All you need is a few office supplies to construct this easy-to-make project. Jazz it up by covering the clipboard with chic decorative paper or wallpaper. [ Holidash ] Photo: Apartment Therapy – Fashioning a glamorous piece of furniture doesn’t have to break the bank. An IKEA rug, a small bench and heavy duty staple gun are all you need for a dramatic bench that’s ready for its close-up. [ Apartment Therapy ] Photo: Poor Girl’s Guide – Spend your mornings detangling necklaces and searching for earrings you swore you owned? Make 2011 the year you get your trinkets under control. Turn your gems into decorative display and keep them tangle-free with this DIY tree branch jewelry holder . [ Poor Girl's Guide ] Photo: CasaSugar – Give me a P-O-M-S! These cheerleading staples have left the sidelines and transformed into playful décor for special occasions. Several Etsy shops sell floating or hanging pom-poms, but you can make your own tissue paper poms with great ease. [ CasaSugar ] Photo: Remodelista – Here’s a bright idea: don’t throw away an empty glass bottle, turn it into a lamp . [ Remodelista ] Photo: This Old House – Think you don’t have enough space for a home office ? Think again. You can turn an empty closet into a great office . (Really!) Trade hanging rods for shelves, which make for great storage and DIY desks. Add some low-cost organizers and you have a full-functioning workspace. [ This Old House ] – The best part about winter weather is that it makes for great ice skating conditions. With some lumber, plastic liner and water – you won’t have to travel far for a spin on the ice. Here’s how to build your very own backyard ice skating rink . [ Popular Mechanics ] – Wallpaper and paint aren’t your only options for punching up a tired wall. Shelterpop gives you step-by-step instructions on decoupage wall art . [ Shelterpop ] – An upholstered nailhead trim headboard is the perfect feminine touch for any boudoir. While they can run on the expensive side, a DIY version can be constructed for a fraction of the price. Centsational Girl shows you how to make your own headboard with a few supplies and a free afternoon. [ Centsational Girl ] Home Improvement | DIY | Linking Blogs | Comments
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DIY Links: Make It Yourself in 2011!