By: Charlene Dunbar
Move over burlap and mason jars! These three DIY craft trends feel fresh and seem to be popping up everywhere. I love their versatility and how they can be shaped to fit your personal style and needs.
#1 Macrame – Macrame was all the rage in the ‘70s and is having quite a revival thanks to millennials and Instagram. It makes for gorgeous wall art, but can also be used to create a textured door curtain or a pretty plant hanger. Grab some dowel rods, S-hooks and cotton or nylon rope to start experimenting with this trend. Side note: the word macramé comes from the 13th-century Arabic weavers word migramah meaning “fringe”.
#2 Boutique Balloons – This trend takes the humble latex balloon and elevates it with glitter, tulle and impressive formations like garlands. I was first wowed by one at the Create & Cultivate conference, where the outdoor stage was framed with a plush, larger than life garland. Boutique balloons are fairly inexpensive to make and reading a tutorial or two beforehand will be helpful. I made a balloon garland for a friend’s baby shower on the fly, figuring it couldn’t be all that hard and let’s just say a tutorial would have helped!
#3 Indoor Forts – Forts can transform the vibe of a room from ho-hum to magical-faraway-land. Use your DIY fort skills to wow guests at your kid’s next party or set the mood for a romantic date night. To get a fort party started, grab some pretty bedsheets, cool string lights and rope and/or lumber for the frame. I am definitely feeling this one for a date night!
Which DIY craft trends have you already tried out? Which ones do you want to play with for your next project? Here’s to more crafting, creativity and fun!
