20 DIYs From 2020 You Can Literally Do In One Day

By  Laurie Gunning Grossman
Sunprints before and after Hunker

2020 is a year that many of us would not want as a do-over. However, there are some exceptions to the rule. For instance, we would do these DIYs (created in 2020) over and over again. Just 24 hours or less is all you need for a little bit of lovely.

1. Use chalkboard paint to makeover any lamp.

Chalkboard spray painted lamp on table with books and glasses Trisha Sprouse for Hunker

Wiping chalk off of chalkboard spray painted lampTrisha Sprouse for Hunker

2. Use ice to tie-dye towels or other types of fabric.

Tie-dyed towels hanging on wood peg rack with hat Alice & Lois for Hunker

Tie-dye ice methodAlice & Lois for Hunker

3. Let Mother Nature help you make your own art with sun prints.

Blue sun prints hanging on wall Trisha Sprouse for Hunker

Greenery on white napkin on grassTrisha Sprouse for Hunker

4. Organize outdoor garden tools with a modern pegboard.

Black painted pegboard outdoor tool organizer Caroline Burke for Hunker

wood board with drilled holes for pegboardCaroline Burke for Hunker

5. Design a circle shelf using embroidery hoops.

Embroidery hoop circle shelf Caroline Burke for Hunker

Embroidery hoop DIYCaroline Burke for Hunker

6. Make bowls out of cotton rope and paint.

Painted black and white rope bowls hung on wall Trisha Sprouse for Hunker

hand making bowl using rope and glue gunTrisha Sprouse for Hunker

7. Create a cane vase and style it with dried florals.

Cane-wrapped vase with dried plants and flowers Alice & Lois for Hunker

Wrapping cane around a vase with glue gun and scissorsAlice & Lois for Hunker

8. Sew a lavender eye pillow.

Homemade eye pillow filled with lavender Trisha Sprouse for Hunker

Tying up a lavender eye pillowTrisha Sprouse for Hunker

9. Wrap a planter in leather.

Leather wrapped planter with plant Trisha Sprouse for Hunker

Wrapping and stitching leather onto tin planterTrisha Sprouse for Hunker

10. Make a relaxing pillow mist.

Pillow mist and lavender on white pillow Trisha Sprouse for Hunker

Putting essential oils into glass container with lavenderTrisha Sprouse for Hunker

11. Design a hanging magazine holder.

Hanging leather magazine holder Trisha Sprouse for Hunker

Adding brass brackets to leatherTrisha Sprouse for Hunker

12. Make a magnetic mood board.

Green magnetic mood board with images and quotes Alice & Lois for Hunker

Painting green paint over black wood boardAlice & Lois for Hunker

13. Create terra cotta napkin rings.

Terra cotta napkin ring on table setting with gold cutlery and ceramic plate Trisha Sprouse for Hunker

Twisted terra cotta clayTrisha Sprouse for Hunker

14. Build a sweet flower press.

Wood homemade flower press with blooms Trisha Sprouse for Hunker

Wood board and gold scissors with flowersTrisha Sprouse for Hunker

15. Learn how to make your own candles.

Black and white ceramic candles on shelf with plant in cream vase Trisha Sprouse for Hunker

Chopsticks holding wick in homemade candle making DIYTrisha Sprouse for Hunker

16. Put together a cane serving tray.

Cane and leather tray on bed Trisha Sprouse for Hunker

Cane and wood tray with wood glueTrisha Sprouse for Hunker

17. Add leather stitching to an IKEA lampshade.

IKEA hack stitched lampshade Trisha Sprouse for Hunker

Stitching an IKEA lampshade with leatherTrisha Sprouse for Hunker

18. Make "unpaper" towels along with a leather and wood holder.

Fabric towels hung on leather and wood holder Trisha Sprouse for Hunker

Cutting fabric for towelsTrisha Sprouse for Hunker

19. Craft your own wine charms.

Wine charms on wine glasses Alice & Lois for Hunker

handing making clay wine charmsAlice & Lois for Hunker

20. Add removable wallpaper to an IKEA console table.

IKEA console table with removable wallpaper Sara Albers for Hunker

Putting removable wallpaper on IKEA console tableSara Albers for Hunker

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