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CLEAN YOUR ROOM  | 7 New DIY Organizations + Tips & Hacks!

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I was at Target the other day (surprise) and I saw these really awesome paper napkins in the party section. I remembered reading this post from Jordan Ferney about how the best time to buy napkins is when you see 'em because when you're actually looking for party supplies you may not find what you want. With that in mind, I threw a few different patterns in my cart and when I got home, I came up with a couple ways to use these pattern-y paper products for something other than parties. The first of those ideas is what I'm sharing today. Here's how I made a scallop party garland using paper napkins in about 10 minutes...

Materials: paper napkins // scissors // string or twine // glue stick
*Note about materials: It's better to use a glue stick than any other type of glue for this particular DIY because the napkins are fragile and will get crinkly and yucky if you use a regular bottle of glue.
How to make it: Cut out scallop or half circle shapes on napkins that have been folded in half. Unfold to show more of a circle shape. Cover the circle with glue from your glue stick. Lay the string for the garland right where the crease in the circle is, fold it back over the string and press down lightly. Repeat the process over and over again until you've reached your desired length. Wait for it to dry and you are ready to hang your garland for your next party (Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner). You can use this as a wall art piece too, like I did, if you aren't planning a party anytime soon.

And here's how the finished project turned out..

Like I mentioned before, it was a pretty speedy process. This could definitely be completed last minute, before guests arrive for a get-together. AND if you have paper napkins with a great pattern on them at home already, you won't even have to leave the house to get supplies. What do you think? Is this something you might try?
Concept, photography, and styling by Brittni Mehlhoff for Paper & Stitch

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Make This: Paper Napkin Scallop Garland - Paper and Stitch

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I was at Target the other day (surprise) and I saw these really awesome paper napkins in the party section. I remembered reading this post from Jordan Ferney about how the best time to buy napkins is when you see 'em because when you're actually looking for party supplies you may not find what you ...

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Looking for some creative DIY crafts and ideas to make your bedroom decor awesome? This fun list of DIY bedroom decorating ideas for teens has a little of everything - lighting, wall art, curtains, accessories and more. With a few of these easy DIY projects for teens, your bedroom will quickly go from blah and boring to fun and colorful!

These DIY teen bedroom ideas are easy to make and can be customized to fit your taste and personality! Get inspired with these cool crafts for teens and start making your DIY bedroom ideas a reality. Some of my favorites from both Pinterest and Youtube, complete with links to an actual step by step tutorial or video with instructions.

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Be sure to also check out more cool room DIY decor ideas for teen girls here: and our Anthropologie DIY Decor and Fashion Hacks here:
1. DIY Door Decorating

via I Spy DIY

Washi tape is no longer what I thought it was... I must admit that I thought washi tape was a little young and too decorative for too many truly cool projects. This one has me rethinking this belief. I am so decorating my bedroom door with black and purple washi tape this weekend! Be sure to send pics if you do the same- add them in the comments below. This is one of those super easy projects to do at home that you wish you had thought of doing much sooner. So creative, so clever!

2. DIY String Art Sign

via Honey and Fitz

Dreamy rainbow string art. Make "dream" just like this or any word you like by printing out your type and setting your nails for the word you want.

3. DIY Hammock Chair Tutorial
A Beautiful Mess

So this DIY hammock chair is one of the coolest room decor items ever, and not just for teenagers. Perfect in a reading nook or the corner of a teen or tween bedroom, adults and kids are going to love this DIY seating, too! Be sure to get enough canvas for the chair and get creative in your color combos! Easier to make than I would think, too! Follow the awesome step by step instructions by our heroes at A Beautiful Mess.

4. Washi Tape Light Switch Cover

via Clever Thursday

The washi tape is back. Not sure you should decorate your entire room with washi tape, but the door and light switch ideas sure are cool. Match them up with complimentary patterns and tapes and you are good to go with unique room decor that you can change when you no longer want it or find it to be quite as awesome as when you put it up.

5. DIY Tie-Dyed Pillowcase

This has to be one of my favorite DIY bedroom decorating ideas for teens because it is so much fun to make, and always turns out beautiful. This creative statement for your room is hard to mess up. Follow the step by step video tutorial to learn how to make Sharpie watercolor pillows.

6. DIY Doily Pendant Lighting
Instructables
7. DIY Photo Frame

via My Little Artichoke

8. DIY Room Decor Ideas for Teens + Organization Tips

More cool DIY inspiration from Youtube plus organizing tips in this informative video. I learn so much from looking at the creativity and successes of others! You can get some unique and clever ideas for your own do it yourself decor here.

9. DIY Clothespin Mirror
A Little Craft In Your Day
10. DIY Photo Clock

I am always looking for interesting ways to display my photos so I can enjoy them and show them off. I don't want ordinary, though, and am avoiding making a big gallery wall like my moms at all costs. This creative idea for photos is super simple but it totally works. Print your filtered instagram prints for an ultra cool effect. I wonder if people will even be printing photos 5 years from now. Who knows...

11. Flower String Lights
Oh Happy Day

Jordan Ferney, who created Oh Happy Day, has some of the most creatively cool ideas ever. Most of them are not terrible expensive, either. This one uses colored cupcake wrappers to dress up Christmas lights. Easy DIY idea for your room, one that is pretty much assured not to be another Pinterest fail.

12. DIY Headboard Quote Made from Pallets
House Tweaking
Love in the air, on the wall, in your room. Pretty pallet sign is a subtle statement we think is just fabulous.

13. Free Printables for Your Walls
Little Gold Pixel
For those without a ton of time or patience, this site will net you some pretty cool wall art ideas you can print at home for FREE. A popular idea for the less creative sort, too. Check out all the cool things you can instantly print and frame. (or not)

14. Washi Tape Frames
Design Sponge
Did we say frame? These frames are made from washi tape. Make frames in minutes and put borders on your photos or prints. Looks great on quotes or pics, you choose. Another awesome tutorial by our friends at Design Sponge.

15. Mason Jar Fairy Lights

16. Paper Napkin Garland Tutorial
Paper and Stitch
This crafty idea is from one of the most beautiful DIY blogs around. Her photos are stunning, but the project tutorials are also super well done. Not afraid of a Pinterest fail on this one. Looking for uses for leftover party napkins and/or an almost free DIY project idea? Here is nirvana. Hope yours turns out as well as mine did. I made one with my baby cousins pink and purple birthday party napkins. Now, the question is, do you go to parties and start keeping the napkins for projects? Is that rude? I so hope that is not me, but it just may be someday soon if I don't stop now...

17. Ping Pong Ball Pendant Light

18. DIY Faux Flower Monogram

19. Heart Photo Wall

Love, love, love. I absolutely adore this idea for displaying boyfriend photos. Well, if I had a boyfriend. But still...This is cool because you can dedicate an entire corner to prince charming and then if he turns into a frog, instantly remove and replace. hahaha. The quote thing is cool, too. I have a ton of quotes and things I'd like to see, and if I had that boyfriend, maybe some notes or letters from him, too. No tutorial necessary for this one, girls!

20. String Lights on Mason Jar Pedestals

Yep. I know this may be going just a tad bit overboard, as this is a dollar store craft, an mason jar craft and also a DIY project using string lights, but hey, this is what is popular, right? Reminds me a little bit of the redneck wine glass, unfortunately, but these are actually very pretty and a perfect choice for teen girl bedroom decor. Add garlands of stars for an extra effect and you get to decide whether your string lights will be clear or colorful. A candlestick compliments of the dollar store, some E600 glue, and you are ready to make this easy DIY idea. LED lights strings with batteries are also avail for $1 at Michaels or a dollar store. Be sure to get cordless LEDs for this DIY project.

21. DIY Yarn Art Letters
Catch My Party
22. DIY Dreamcatcher
Arts and Classy
23. Thumbtack Word Art

24. Starry Night String Light Decor for Your Bed

This one does not have a "how to" but you are not going to need one. Simply string up your lights and a couple of sheer draperies from the ceiling. Mrs Jones has some other lovely photos and ideas, though. Be sure to check them out here.

25. Instagram Coaster Prints
Lilies and Loafers
26. DIY Ceiling Fan Art
In My Own Style
27. DIY Fur Chair Tutorial
Fresh Idea Studio
28. DIY Yarn Chandelier
Hostess With The Mostess Blog
29. DIY Shaggy Heart Pillow
DIY Projects For Teens
This adorably cute DIY pillow is super simple to make. A fun and easy DIY idea that can be made in a couple of hours, this pillow makes a cool homemade gift for teens, for friends or even a craft to make and sell. The roses are made with a glue gun, too, and the technique works on not only pillows, but DIY wall art, pallet signs and pretty much anything else you might dream of. Learn how with this fun DIY tutorial.

30. DIY String Art Heart
Green Wedding Shoes
31. Paint Chip Heart - DIY Wall Art
I Heart Organizing
32. DIY Paint Chip Calendar
Cheltenham Road
Learn how to make an epic calendar with this DIY paint chip calendar tutorial by Cheltenham Road. The use of glass and dry erase markers lets you redo the calendar every month. Pretty cool, right?

33. Crafty Pastel Painted Mason Jars
Kootutmurut
34. Hanging Macrame Planter From Old Shirt
ModCloth-Brit.co
35. Wishes and Dreams Jar

36. DIY Plastic Spoon Mirror
DIY Projects for Teens
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37 Insanely Cute Teen Bedroom Ideas for DIY Decor

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Looking for some creative DIY crafts and ideas to make your bedroom decor awesome? This fun list of DIY bedroom decorating ideas for teens has a little of everything - lighting, wall art, curtains, accessories and more.

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So many of my projects are inspired by my kids and born out of a need or opportunity to facilitate some kind of activity that will either teach them independence or nurture their creativity. This hammock chair DIY is one of those. I made it specifically for my older son who loves to read and often needs a little bit of quiet space away from his talkative sister. Our front porch has often served as a little retreat from the chaos of a family of five and was the perfect place to hang out (literally) and enjoy a book.

While I made this chair for my kids, it could be used by adults as well. I used supplies strong enough to hold up to 200 lbs. so that it might withstand a sturdy plop from either of the older kids, but supplies are available at most hardware stores that will ensure it holds more weight.

Supplies:
-1 1/4″ x 3′ oak dowel (oak is a hard wood and considered safer than poplar for supporting weight. Also, I had mine cut to 3′)
-3/8″ x 16′ braided polypropylene (get this by the foot)
-2 yards of plain canvas
-80mm stainless steel spring snap link (holds up to 220 lbs)
-3/16″ stainless steel quick link (holds up to 660 lbs)
-black fabric paint (my acrylic paint is fabric friendly)
-paint brush

Step One: Fold your two yards of canvas in half and lay flat with the fold on the left as shown. Measure in about 7″ from the top right edge and mark. I cut mine about 12″ in, and it was a bit too much, so I'm suggesting 7″. Using a yard stick or ruler, draw a line from that top mark to the bottom right corner, and cut through both pieces. Open your canvas.

Step Two: Fold your top edge down 1/2″ and iron flat. Then fold it in again 1/2″ and iron flat. Pin and stitch the bottom of the fold as shown above. Repeat with the long bottom edge.

Step Three: Flip your canvas 90 degrees to the left so that the longest edge is on the right. You're going to create pockets for the rope to slide through on each side. Fold each corner in about 1 1/2″ and iron flat. Then fold the unhemmed top edge in 1/2″ and iron flat.

Step Four: Fold again 1 1/2″ and iron flat.

Step Five: Stitch two lines along the bottom folded edge as shown. Reinforce your beginning and ending with back stitches. Repeat with other side.

Step Six: Make a mark 2″ and 4″ in from both ends of your dowel, and drill through. Sand your rough edges and stain if you'd like. I chose to leave mine natural.

Step Seven: Place your canvas on a large sheet of cardboard, and paint your design on one side. Let it dry, and then paint a design on the other side (optional). If you're using printed fabric, be sure it's upholstery weight or outdoor fabric to ensure its strength.

Step Eight: Tie a knot at one end of your 16′ rope so that there is about 3″ of a tail. Melt the end so it won't fray. Thread it down through the outer hole of your oak dowel and up from the widest corner of one side of your canvas seat to the narrow corner of the top. Then tie a knot about 3′ from your first knot, and thread it up into the oak dowel. Continue to thread it down into the hole 4″ from the other edge, and measure 3′ from the loose end, and tie a loose knot. Thread it down through the other canvas pocket and back up through the last hole before tying a knot with a 3″ tail. If your two sides aren't even, adjust your knots before pulling them tight.

Step Nine: Find the center of the rope above your dowel, and tie a knot with about 8″-10″ of room above it. Attach your spring link, and then your quick link, and finally hang it on a hook screwed safely into a ceiling beam or large tree branch. Be sure to adjust all of your knots to make sure the seat sits evenly. Test it out by hanging on it before sitting in it to make sure everything is secure.

A soft, round pillow in the bottom of the seat can be added for extra cushioning for smaller sitters. Height can be adjusted depending on the height of your ceiling. Our porch ceiling is lower than the inside of our house, so you can add another loop of knotted rope, or just cut your rope to be about 2′-4′ longer depending on the height of your ceiling. I hope your chair gets as much use as ours is getting! - Rachel

Note: As always, use this tutorial at your own risk. This chair is made for gentle swaying and not actual swinging. Please use with caution. A Beautiful Mess and its writers are not responsible for any injury or loss from execution of this tutorial. Safety first, y'all!

Credits // Author and Photography: Rachel Denbow. Photos edited with Paris from the ABM Fresh Collection .

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So many of my projects are inspired by my kids and born out of a need or opportunity to facilitate some kind of activity that will either teach them independence or nurture their creativity. This hammock chair DIY is one of those.