Monday, June 10, 2013

Thoughts 'n' Things - DO YOU DIY?

THOUGHTS
DIY is the big trend right now.  Do It Yourself.  Save money.  But is it worth it?  Here's what I ask myself before starting a DIY project:

1.  How much do each of the materials required cost?

2.  How many items can you make with each set of materials?

3.  How much time will it take to make?

If the materials themselves are more expensive than just buying the product already made, then it's not worth it to DIY.  If the ingredients are super cheap but it's going to take hours and hours of precious time, then it might not be worth it.

HOWEVER, if it's something you LOVE doing and it's a product that you will love and cherish forever, then investing some time and money into it might not be a bad idea.

I often find myself wanting to try a DIY project but never getting around to it.  These days I can't afford to purchase any crafting items I may not already have, and I don't have a bunch on hand.

THINGS
Here are a few CHEAP INEXPENSIVE DIY projects that I want to give a try as soon as Peter and I are settled in our new place (who knows when that will be!!!):


STRAPPY FLIP FLOP INSTRUCTIONS HERE



"GILDED PATTERN VOTIVE HOLDERS AND BUD VASES" INSTRUCTIONS HERE



DECOUPAGED VINTAGE APOTHECARY JARS FREE PRINTABLES AND INSTRUCTIONS HERE



NAUTICAL ROPE VASE INSTRUCTIONS HERE


Do you DIY?  What types of projects do you complete?

3 comments:

  1. I'm loving the jars! I look forward to seeing what you make! I love DIY!!

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  2. Love this! We always DIY on the things we know we can save money. It always makes for a fun project. Thanks for sharing. Xo, M&K at brewedtogether.com

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  3. I always have wonderful intentions to DIY. I love the idea of doing things myself, mostly because it's fun to do things like that. Of course, I'm terrible at follow through most of the time. Which means I don't actually DIY.

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