If the words "DIY craft project" send shivers down your spine and conjure up images of cupcakes, bunting and pompom workshops, don’t worry, you’re safe. Okay, these are DIY projects of sorts, but stay with us. They don’t involve glue guns, glitter, naturally dyed yarns or papier-mâché. You don’t have to be creatively gifted, have ambitions of being the next Vlogging powerhouse, or have an ‘art box’ bursting with a ton of equipment and materials. Nope, all you need is a few tester pots of paint, brushes and a roll of masking tape.
These five paint jobs are super easy, and as far away from twee as you can get. Finally, a craft project that doesn’t make you want to be sick...
Chairs
As anyone who has been remotely near a Pinterest board will attest, the dipped effect is big news. It works on practically any furniture with legs, and it’s a clever way to make a set of mismatched chairs feel artfully eclectic, rather than a random collection of skip finds with the odd Ikea stool thrown in. One tester pot should be enough to do a couple of chairs – stick to one shade or go for a palette of pastel tones for a pretty vibe.
Remodelista
Frames
And there’s no stopping at chair legs – the dipped look has procreated across a vast assortment of half-painted things, including art. Painting over a framed picture may feel slightly ‘wrong’, but consider it this way: it gives creepy charity shop paintings a new lease of life and your walls a quirk at the same time – win-win.
Inside Closet
Baskets
Where would we be without baskets? The saviours of miscellaneous clutter, they’re a staple of the modern home. Turn a plain off-the-shelf design into an artisanal piece of storage with a few vibrant shades of paint, some masking tape and a few brushes. Time to channel your inner craftswoman.
Molly Meg
Pots
A fusion of two of the biggest interiors trends of the moment – indoor greenery and paint dipping – this DIY is a sure path to instagram success. Terracotta’s earthy quality looks striking when contrasted with a crisp monochrome palette – mix up patterns and techniques to get a visually interesting display.
Enter My Attic
Tree Stumps, obvs
Does your room feel a bit ‘flat’? Worry not, it just needs some texture in the form of a rustic tree stump table (obviously). With a little clean up, a light sanding and a coat of paint you have yourself a unique side table-come-stool, with a side order of nature. Get foraging.
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