We are well into the school year, and fall fever has begun to cast its spell. Between ordering this semester’s books and stocking up on #2 pencils, I almost forgot about one of the main priorities on my collegiate checklist: finalizing my living arrangements. Although I am staying on campus alongside three suitemates, I didn’t have the slightest clue on how to decorate my dorm. Luckily, with the help of several pinned DIY ideas, Pinterest has become my go-to guide on enhancing my home away from home. Don’t leave yours bare; have fun personalizing your space with six tricks of the trade.
What you’ll need:
- Wiffle balls
- Faux flowers
- Hot glue gun
- Ribbon
How you’ll do it:
- Pluck any stems off of a single flower, making sure not to pull apart the flower itself.
- Hot glue a circle around an opening in the wiffle ball.
- Press the flower onto the hole until glue hardens.
- Keep going until the ball is full of flowers, but make sure to leave room to tie a ribbon onto the ball.
- Hang it up and enjoy.
2. *Elmer’s Glue Art
What you’ll need:
- Elmer’s glue
- Pencil
- White canvas
- Watercolor paint
- Paintbrush
How you’ll do it:
- Sketch out a design of your choosing on the white canvas.
- Use the glue to trace your design.
- Let glue dry completely.
- Paint over your design and the canvas until satisfied.
- Hang it up and enjoy.
What you’ll need:
- Mirror with hanging hooks
- Wide ribbon
- Chalkboard spray paint
- Chalk
- Newspaper
How you’ll do it:
- Lay down newspaper in a well-vented area, and position mirror.
- Refer to the directions on the can of spray paint to ensure an even coat.
- Let dry.
- Test out the paint job with the chalk.
- Tie ribbon onto the mirror’s back hooks.
- Hang it up and enjoy.
What you’ll need:
- Pre-made wooden plaque
- Wood stain (optional)
- Tiny nails
- Embroidery floss
- Ruler
- Scissors
How you’ll do it:
- Use wood stain to finish the pre-made wooden plaque. Let dry completely.
- Place nails two-and-a-half centimeters apart, and nail down a pattern, initial or shape of your choosing. TIP: When placing nails, use your judgement, and make sure not to nail them down too close together because the wood could split.
- Wrap embroidery floss around the nails in a diagonal and/or criss-cross fashion until satisfied.
- To finish, tie the ends of the floss around a nail.
- Hang it up and enjoy.
What you’ll need:
- Styrofoam
- Glue
- Quilt batting
- Pencil
- Pins
- 2 fabric patterns
- Ribbon
- Scissors
How you’ll do it:
- Draw your letter on a piece of styrofoam.
- Apply glue on one side of styrofoam surface.
- Glue some quilt batting in the shape of your letter onto the styrofoam.
- Cut out your letter twice, using each fabric pattern once. TIP: Make sure to leave at least an extra half-inch of fabric on all sides when cutting out your letter.
- Start wrapping the letter by pinning the fabric on the sides.
- When one side is done, do steps 1-4 again on the other side using a different fabric pattern.
- Cover the edges with a ribbon to hide imperfections.
What you’ll need:
- Patterned pillowcase
- Embroidery hoop
- Ribbon
- Scissors
How you’ll do it:
- Place the top of a pillowcase in an embroidery hoop.
- Attach a ribbon to the hoop’s fastener for hanging.
- Hang it up and enjoy.
- TIP: Not only can this bag be used for laundry, it’s also a great catch-all for anything you can come up with!
*Before hanging, make sure to ask if your specific dormitory or apartment complex allows for any nailing or taping to avoid damage or those pesky fees.
By: Brianna Arps
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