If you have the time and patience necessary for this type of projects, you can create lots of beautiful and delicate things to display in your home. A very common project would be to make beautiful wall art. It doesn’t have to be extremely complicated in order to be beautiful so don’t be afraid to show your talent. Here are a few ideas that might inspire you.

Embroidery Hoop Brooch Display.

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Jewelry boxes are nice and beautiful, both for storage and for display. However, they don’t work particularly well for necklaces. For these lovely pieces of jewelry you need something else. They have to seat tidy and neat so you can easily choose and take the one that better suits you that particular moment. There are lots of DIY projects that can help with that. Here are a few ideas:

One idea that easy to implement would be to have a simple pole mounted on a wall, maybe somewhere in a corner or a space you don’t usually use for something else. Add a few hooks and every one of them will hold a necklace. Your jewelry will be nicely displayed and won’t be hidden in boxes anymore.{found on Engineered Style}.

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I have a friend who really doesn’t love do-it-yourself stuff. As she stated, “I don’t really see the point. I’d really rather save my time and just BUY it!” While there’s something to be said for the ease of seeing something you want and making a purchase, I can’t help but feel she’s missing out on some major adventures and points of self-satisfaction by eschewing DIY altogether.

Of course, I can’t be too hard on her, because I come from the other extreme point of view. I’m a DIY nut. Take nightstands, for example. Sure, the market is full of these little pieces of furniture, but to find something that fits your style, space, color, and storage needs (and that is within budget) can often be super hard, if not impossible. DIY customization to the rescue! Here are five DIY nightstand ideas to get you started:

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We all know that whole-home makeovers are rewarding. We also know they’re exhausting! Sometimes we just want a 5-minute project, something small that gives us immediate gratification. That’s where spray paint saves the day! It’s fast to apply, it’s quick-drying, and it requires no skill other than one’s ability to operate his/her fingers to produce successful results (as long as you apply it in multiple light passes rather than one heavy, drippy stroke).With spray paint can in-hand, feel free to around your house for some tired object that needs to be given new life. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Spray paint a mason jar. Who would have thought that a simple glass jar could look so creamy and milky? Of course, the color you choose has a lot to do with the vibe of the finished product (this one says springtime country charm to me), but I love this idea for making custom vases for any room of any color palette. The chiffon ribbon around the jar’s neck is a sweet touch as well.{found on decorchick}.

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