We love nothing more than rolling up our sleeves and getting down and dirty with a little DIY. The only problem is, sometimes they comes out costing more than expected. Never fear, after the jump we've rounded up 25 penny saving projects that won't break the bank and come in under the $50 mark!
We've been featuring several DIY ideas over the last several days. We just can't help ourselves, there's so many great projects to take on without turning to hired help or expensive store bought products. All the projects below come in under $50 (some are far less than that!) and are easily doable in just a few hours!
First Row
• Look! Pendant Lamp Makeover For Under $12
• How To: Hang 30' Of Curtains For $40
• How To: Make "Fold, Stitch & Stuff" Floor Cushions
• Easy DIY: Using Fabric Markers
• Make This! Inexpensive DIY Hammock
Second Row
• Look! Plasti Dip Put to Use
• 4 Simple DIY Succulent Centerpieces
• Easy DIY: Turn Tablecloths Into Curtains
• Hilary's DIY Wallpaper Nightstand Project
• How To: Decoupage Your Ceiling
Third Row
• DIY T-Shirt Quilt by Michelle Kempner
• Ariel's DIY Bookshelf Surprise
• How To: DIY Upholstered Folding Chairs
• Fun and Easy DIY Doorstop Idea
• Annette's Modern DIY Outdoor Planter
Fourth Row
• Look! DIY Windowsill Planter
• Ashley's DIY Armchair Rejuvenation
• DIY Decor Idea: Framed Fabric
• Creative DIY Lighting Hack
• Flickr Finds: DIY Pot Rack Spices Up Tiny Kitchen
Fifth Row
• DIY: Wood Veneer Butterflies
• Customize Your Own Light Fixtures
• DIY Dyed Rug
• DIY Silhouette Shams
• DIY Warm Fleece Blankets
Posted originally from: AT:New York
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These are great ideas! I'm going to try the fold stitch and stuff floor pillows! How adorable! And those silhouette shams - what an adorable gift!
Our blog, YAYDIY.com has a ton of great ideas under $50, including one today about making a kitchen rug out of old T-shirts! Cost: Just the cost of the needles.
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My husband and I just moved into our place and we are trying to save some money for the wedding but also decorate our new home too. I love the wood veneer butterflies! Would look great in the porch room with the light coming through. Thanks for posting and hope to see more projects under $50.
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Floor cushions are great. Here are some I have made out of hemp!http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23823616
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My husband and I just moved into our place and we are trying to save some money for the wedding but also decorate our new home too. I love the wood veneer butterflies! Would look great in the porch room with the light coming through. Thanks for posting and hope to see more projects under $50.
Rene
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