8 Enjoyable DIY Activities You Can Take Up During This Lockdown If You're Bored At Home

While the new wave of the pandemic has rendered us homebound again, we’re at a loss of how to occupy our time and avoid going insane with the constant tension and anxiety. We feel ya peeps, which is why we’ve compiled a list of epic DIY activities that you can try your hand at and maybe make a masterpiece while you occupy your time with meaningful and fun labour. So, dive right in and let your creative juices flow!

1. Macrame Wall Hanging 

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Macrame wall hanging has become all the rage recently and is selling like hot cakes on Insta stores and home decor websites. But, what if we tell you that making this gorgeous macrame home decor is a piece of cake if you have the material and the correct instructions? Yep, so say bye to spending bucket loads on these pretty home decor items and create your own pretty version by following the tutorial below!

Here’s A Tutorial | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ4i-NbaUyk 

2. Scented Candles

Don’t we all love a good scented candle to ease our worries as we lie back and relax from those hectic work hours? We do love a good spa day as well and having these beauties while you indulge in a pampering sesh at home can make all the difference to your mental health. And, well, how about trying to make these beautiful candles without whatever scents you fancy? All you need are a few basic ingredients and some old jars at home and you’re good to go. Follow the below tutorial to make those deliciously scented candles, ASAP! 

Here’s A Tutorial | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBmsiQnt4sI 

3. Unicorn Sugar Scrub 

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A good pamper session is incomplete without heavenly smelling body scrubs, and if you don’t want to spend a bomb on those pretty sugar scrubs, then why not make your own at home? They’re super easy to make and will look just as amazing as the ones you used to buy, at no extra cost to you. This stunning Unicorn scrub requires a few basic ingredients like coconut oil, granulated sugar, essential oils, shimmer powder and you’re more or less done! Easy, right?   

Here’s A Tutorial | https://www.happinessishomemade.net/diy-unicorn-sugar-scrub/ 

4. Handmade Planters

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Many have recently turned to revamp their homes during this difficult time that they spend at home and we’re for sure following suit. Greenery is a great way to give your home that liveliness it deserves, so go ahead and try to bring home as many plants as you can and plant them in aesthetic handmade planters. This tutorial will help you recreate old junk at home into beautiful planters that will look uber chic in your homes, so go on and recreate those beauties! 

Here’s A Tutorial | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UN8uShTWxak 

5. Dreamcatchers

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Dreamcatchers are said to be a protective talisman that protects people from bad dreams and nightmares. This beautiful charm used to be originally made from wooden hoops, onto which a net was weaved from natural fibres and was decorated with feathers and beads, but with its popularisation since the 1980s, this charm has found its way into modern society and have become very common as jewellery, home decor item, craft and more. Make your own pretty dreamcatchers and deck them in your homes, this summer!

Here’s A Tutorial | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urNblmHqQgQ 

6. Dot Mandala Painting

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Not only does dot mandala designs look amazing, but the process of creating these absolute masterpieces is as simple as can be and is super fun! All you need is a surface you want to work on, be it a mug, a ceramic bowl or more, a toothpick, acrylic paint, Q-tips and you’re done! Carefully follow the given below tutorial to make your own dot mandala painting using material and home and have the time of your life as you paint away! 

Here’s A Tutorial | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrbIoDLIaQo 

7. Gemstone Soaps 

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Soaps that look like pretty gemstones and are so easy that they can be whipped up at home in a jiffy? Yes, please! All you’ll need is a transparent glycerine soap base, liquid soap colour, essential oils and a knife. Then you just follow along the below tutorial to create these absolutely beautiful amethyst gemstone soaps and have fun with the process, while you get to learn a new skill! Not only will these look fantastic in your bathroom but will also give your space a new look, so go ahead and follow along soon! 

Here’s A Tutorial | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmICx23mX54 

8. Handmade Journals 

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For the ones who love journaling but have always wanted a personal touch to their diaries and journals, we’ve got you covered! If you’re looking to create pretty journals that fit your aesthetic and can be made from scrap paper at home and still turn out to be masterpieces, then follow along with the tutorial below and create your own personal journal and recreate your vision. And of course, you can add your own personal touches during the process that will suit your taste. So if you’re looking to make a  vintage journal, a modern bullet journal or a pretty one full of handmade paper, then here’s a step-by-step on how to get started! 

Here’s A Tutorial | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNpOffXCb58 

So, which of these exciting DIY activities will you try first?