Five Easy Weekend D-I-Y Decorating Projects

Celebrate the change of season with these great projects.

Spring has sprung! Here are a few weekend projects to add some spice to your living spaces! Whether it’s for you or the kids, you'll love these creative ideas and they’re easy to do!

Fun with Stripes

Whether it’s a handsome tone-on-tone color scheme or cheery bright colors, stripes of all widths add pizzazz to plain walls. All it takes is a steady hand, the proper brush and some painters tape for a crisp line to create a unique and custom look.

The Beauty of a Bookcase

To style a bookcase to perfection, resist the urge to pack in accessories on every shelf! Keep a clean look by choosing a one-color or two-tone scheme for vases and figurines, and don’t forget to mix up shapes. Every so often, step back to assess the overall balance of your arrangement. Place items off-center or try larger or smaller ones until you like what you see.

Shutterbug

Think outside the “frame” for your next piece of artwork! A refinished vintage shutter transformed into a savvy place to display photos, postcards and clippings is a creative and unique way to decorate a wall and repurpose old items all at once.

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

Mirrors are useful things; they help us put our best face forward when we leave the house. Simply choose a large mirror with a simple frame to create a style statement and brighten a space. So even when there’s no need to primp, everyone can enjoy the mirror!

Put Your Scraps to Use

Do you have extra stacks of scrapbook paper lying around? Decoupage your favorite scraps onto canvas to create do-it-yourself art! Don’t forget to paint the edges of the canvases for a clean, finished look.