These are DIY projects — many with international flair — made by me and shared here so you can do them too …
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“Half-DIY” Buddha Amulet Necklace - An old Standing Buddha amulet from Thailand, a ready-made stone pendant and a saffron string make a one-of-a-kind necklace. Easy! |
 DIY “Art Square” with Patterned Paper and Stencil - A 12 x 12 panel, a patterned piece of scrapbook paper, and a pretty stencil makes a one-of-a-kind artpiece. |
 DIY: Bangle Bar and Necklace Bar Jewelry Organizers – Super easy and inexpensive way to make jewelry organizers to keep your bracelets and chains tangle-free. A pretty display too! |
 Scrapbook Paper + Moroccan Stencil = Cool Wall Art - Mod Podge some scrapbook paper, then paint a stencil pattern. Wa-la! Big wall art! |
 From Picture Frame to Coffee Table Tray, AKA “Clutter Prevention Strategy” - Are you struggling with clutter on the horizontal surfaces in your home? Well instead of hanging a picture frame vertically, turn it into a tray and it might help you keep a table cleaner. |
 Temple Bell and Twine Garland - Have you seen those holiday garlands made with temple bells and twine? You can make your own. |
 Temple Bell Christmas Tree Ornaments - Make holiday ornaments inspired by the shapes of temple bells from Asia. |
 Flower Vase/ Candleholder Made of … Concrete & Plumbing Pipes! - Very easy to make with a milk carton, concrete and plumbing pipes. |
 Make a Crusty Rusty Picture Frame - See how you can intentionally give a real rust surface to anything. |
 Bringing Buddha Closer to Home - A plain Buddha head is given a fancy base to sit upon, with elements seen during our visits to lands of Buddha. |
 A Doorbell Cover Make-Over - Even the most mundane things should be pretty. |
 Magazine Box Decorated with Scrapbook Paper - You can do this project to make a plain box look pretty special. |
 Travel Memento: Old Tuscan Grape Vine Key Framed with Scrapbook Paper Scraps - Preserve a travel souvenir in a frame so you can revisit your vacation at any time. |
 Wall Art with Scrapbook Papers - Choose nine of your favorite scrapbook papers and make your own easy DIY wall art. |
 Spice Jars with Chalkboard Lids - Paint spice jar lids with chalkboard paint for labels you can easily change. |
 Silk Scarf with African Map Mounted on Canvas - Don’t hide beautiful scarves in your closet. You can frame them or mount them and hang them on a wall. |
