Get ready for those hot, sticky days and late-night summer cocktail parties. Along with a change in weather, it's time for you to change your apartment decor.
To make it easy on you (and your wallet), here are a few simple summer DIY projects to help you update your place.
1. Watercolor fruit coasters
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When you're having friends over for a summer barbecue, you've got to have coasters for your drinks. These will take only an hour to make and your friends will be impressed by the results.
- Get some plain white porcelain coasters (you can find them at any craft or home decor store) and a pallet of watercolor paints.
- All you need to do is grab a paintbrush and get painting! Paint fruits or other summer-related items like popsicles, flowers, etc. on each coaster.
- Once they're dry, cover each with a sealer to protect your creation. That's it, you're all done and ready to party!
2. Sea glass
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Here's another extremely easy piece of decor that can bring beach vibes to your place, no matter where you live.
- Grab a few clear glass items (jars, vases, globe ornaments, bowls, etc.) and soak them in hot, soapy water.
- Scrub them with a brush to remove any dirt and residue, then rinse and let them dry.
- Get sea glass spray paint from a home improvement store or online and cover each glass item in one or two coats of paint.
- Let it dry and you're good to go! You can fill these with sand and seashells for an authentic coastal beach feel in your apartment.
3. Paint stick art
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Instead of spending money on woodcraft pallets, head to the hardware store and grab some paint sticks.
- Lay out your paint sticks in a row to get an idea of what size of pallet you want to make.
- Use hot glue to attach two or three paint sticks in the opposite direction onto the back of the first row to hold all of them together.
- Once you've made your pallet, get some acrylic paint and get creative! Tap into your inner Bob Ross and create one-of-a-kinds! You can do whatever you'd like, whether it's an American flag for the Fourth of July or a flowery landscape.
4. Fruity welcome mat
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A doormat is a great way to tell everyone what you're all about, so it's important that you have a good one!
- Start out with a plain mat in your choice of color.
- Using acrylic paint, just paint whatever design you'd like. You can do pineapples, watermelon slices, popsicles, seashells, the sun, a cute phrase or whatever floats your boat!
- If you don't feel confident that you can freehand a design, you can always print a design and cut it out to make a stencil or just grab some stamps from a local craft store. Whatever method you use, the doormat you create will be unique and show your personality.
5. Painted tea towel
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A small, simple piece of cloth can have a big impact on the ambiance of your kitchen. To keep the mood light and summery, all you need is a few tea towels, some paint and a few minutes.
- Lay your tea towels on a flat surface.
- Grab a few acrylic paint colors and a paintbrush and paint away! You can freehand flowers or stripes or you can use stamps and stencils if you'd rather.
- You can also use a lemon or lime as a quick and easy summer stamp. Just cut it in half and use it like any other stamp!
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