DIY Roundup: Back to School Edition

Are you interested in DIY projects?

Does the wealth of websites and projects cause you to lay down in defeat instead?

Fear no more able-bodied citizen! The people of 6100 main have you covered. We've searched the interwebs looking for DIY projects for all! Whether you barely can cut something in a straight line or are a DIY Masta, we have something for you.

Each DIY Roundup will have a theme that the posts will revolve around. If there are different types of DIYs (clothing, accessories, organization) they will be separated out into each category.

Each DIY will also have a rating of the difficulty. The levels are as follows:

Novice-

If you've only done crafts in school and weren't very good at them this is you~

Easy-

Some crafting experience. Made a few things here and there.

Intermediate-

Have a few craft projects under your belt. Completed things with many steps.

Expert-

You know what your doing. You may even have a room dedicated just for crafts/DIYs.

***Note: Don't be Afraid to check something out that's at a higher difficulty! These ratings are subjective and you may be able to do the projects with ease (or figure out an easier way to do it ;P)

As always if you find a cool DIY or have one yourself, either leave a comment below, post on our Facebook page, tag us in an Instagram photo, or tweet us!

What: Turn tights/leggings/stockings into a Crop Top

Difficulty: Novice

What: Create a Graphic T-shirt from fabric pieces

Difficulty: Easy/Slightly Intermediate (Depends on the design)

What: Sew a Circle skirt from stretchy material

Difficulty: Intermediate (Should know how to use a sewing machine)

What: Create your own earring studs from printed pictures and clay

Difficulty: Intermediate

What: Create plastic bracelets with Rice's logo, sayings, or whatever you can think of

Difficulty: Easy

What: DIY Zipper Bracelet

Difficulty: Easy

What: DIY Notebook from cereal boxes

Difficulty: Intermediate

What: Candle Glass Decor + Old Candle glass containers

(You can use candle glasses and put led lights in them since candles are not allowed ;*)

Difficulty: Easy

What: Australia Shaped Sock Hanger

(If you don't have that many socks, you can use it for other things, be creative~)

Difficulty: Intermediate

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What: Denim Backpack made from old jeans

Difficulty: Intermediate

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