what are some do it yourself projects for spring? these fun ideas will transform your old things into unique decor for your home
Spring is when all of nature is bursting forth with new life. It’s a great time to focus your creativity and make something new! My favorite way is to revive old things; give them fresh beauty and purpose. Here are 25 Best DIY Spring Decor Projects you can make, many of them from vintage finds.
25 Best DIY Spring Decor Projects
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Find Upcycling DIY Project Materials Secondhand
Secondhand shopping and thrifting opportunities are plenty in the Spring. They’re a great way to find the materials you need for upcycling and repurposing. Flea markets, garage sales, church sales, estate sales and auctions are fun Spring and Summer events to gather materials for these projects.
You can repurpose vintage fencing into these projects:
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“Upcycled Old Garden Fencing Cloche How To”
“Repurposed Vintage Fencing Squares DIY”
“Repurposed Garbage Can Planter with Vintage Fencing”
This “Repurposed Old Wood Crate Tote Caddy” is fun when you fill them with bouquets from your garden!
Sentimental old tin graphics can be enjoyed when upcyled into a fun organizer.
“Upcycled Old Tin Organizer DIY”
Vintage metal trays come in all kinds of patterns. Choose 3 for this fun upcycle.
“How to Upcycle Vintage Metal Trays into a Tiered Stand”
Old Lath sticks can be repurposed into unique chargers and trays.
“Repurposed Wood Lath Runner”
Old dresser drawers can be turned into charming wall pockets you can use for function or decor.
“Repurposed Drawer Wall Pockets”
Spindles from chairs and legs from tables can be turned into everything from candlesticks to carrots with paint and some DIY skills.
“DIY Repurposed Candlesticks with Sheet Metal Shades”
“Repurposed Wooden Spindle Carrot Wreath DIY”
Revive an old suitcase with pretty paper {“Vintage Suitcases: How to Clean and Refresh”} and style a Spring vignette inside.
“Re-purposing a Vintage Cosmetic Case”
Old garden edging can add a junky vibe to a DIY tiered tray.
“DIY a Junk Styled Tiered Tray”
Craft with Spring Flowers and Foliage
Bring the outside in when you craft and create with flowers and foliage. Here are some projects to embrace the Spring vibes.
“Easy DIY Mixed Moss Grapevine Wreath”
Instead of packing away pinecones, turn them into real-looking succulents you can craft with.
“Easy DIY Pinecone Succulents”
With leftover leaves, you can create lovely placemats to set a pretty Spring table.
“DIY Leafy Placemats”
Old buttons can be turned into a charming topiary, perfect for Spring decor.
“DIY Button Topiary”
When it’s a little early for real flowers, charming paper flowers are fun to make for decorating and events.
“How to Make Easy Origami Flowers (plus decorating ideas)”
Plant early Spring blooms, like pansies in old galvanized buckets and hang from a ladder with rope. You can do the same with faux flowers indoors, too.
“Upcycled Old Ladder Garden Display”
Use seed starter packs to create little arrangements to tuck in with your Spring home decor. So easy!
“Garden Theme Decor DIY”
Upcycle Fabrics and Trims as Spring Decor
Vintage and new fabrics and trims can add Spring festive-ness to your home. Whether it’s upcycling, or simply adding extra embellishments, you can add Spring cheer to your home with these projects.
“Decorating Oval Platters as Giant Easter Eggs”
“Repurposed Vintage Linens Flatware Pocket How To”
“Vintage Fabric Wreath”
“DIY Fabric Roses, Vintage Farmhouse Style”
Add embroidered details and glued on embellishments to amp up the cuteness of purchased pillows. Get the how to here:
“How to Easily Give Purchased Pillow Covers Custom Charm”
Do the same with rattan chargers to give them extra pretty!
“DIY Vintage-Inspired Fiber Placemats”
“Vintage Napkin Runner”
Make a Spring Wreath with Repurposed Vintage Finds
Launch into a new season by making a wreath from repurposed vintage finds. Anything can be turned into a wreath, and these projects prove it! These two can transition nicely into summer, too.
“DIY Garden Hoses Wreath”
“Repurposed Croquet Mallet Head Wreath”
I think that was actually more than 25;)
Is your head spinning with ideas? I hope so! I love hearing readers say they’ve had something packed away somewhere and now they know what to do with it! All they needed was a creative spark.
Use your Spring creativity and make something fresh for your home!
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