{"id":5707,"date":"2021-03-09T12:00:01","date_gmt":"2021-03-09T03:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vhbloglive.wpengine.com\/?p=5707"},"modified":"2021-03-09T11:39:27","modified_gmt":"2021-03-09T02:39:27","slug":"best-home-items-to-diy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/best-home-items-to-diy\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Home Items to DIY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Want to engage your\ncreative side when decorating your home? Here are the best home items to DIY!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best ways to\npersonalize your home is to DIY some items in it. What could be more original\nthan something you made yourself? When you\u2019re renting an apartment, it can be\nhard to make the place feel like it\u2019s <em>yours<\/em>. Being surrounded by objects\nthat you made with your own two hands can help make you feel more at home. Besides,\nyou\u2019ll get to have loads of fun while crafting. Wondering which home items you\nshould make? We\u2019ve got you covered with this guide to the best home items to\nDIY. Happy crafting!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vhbloglive.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/handmade-decoration-pascal-claivaz-671x1024.jpg\" alt=\"christmas tree made of decorated branches\" class=\"wp-image-5717\" width=\"263\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/handmade-decoration-pascal-claivaz.jpg 671w, https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/handmade-decoration-pascal-claivaz-197x300.jpg 197w, https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/handmade-decoration-pascal-claivaz-768x1172.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 263px) 100vw, 263px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Decorations&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Making decorations for\nyour home is one of the best ways to bring creativity to interior design. There\nare many different types of decorations you can make, so there\u2019s something for\nevery amateur artist. If you paint, draw, or take photos, you can make some art\nfor your walls. Those who make sculptures can create adorable knick-knacks for\ntheir home. You can also have fun making seasonal and holiday decorations all\nyear long.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vhbloglive.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dog-treat-meritt-thomas-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"homemade treats\" class=\"wp-image-5714\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dog-treat-meritt-thomas.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dog-treat-meritt-thomas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dog-treat-meritt-thomas-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Items for Your Pet&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beds, food bowls, and\ntoys for your pet can be a bit pricey. Making your own can help you save money.\nAlso, you\u2019ll get to harness your creativity and express your love for your pet.\nGiven the wide variety of pet products, any crafter can make something for\ntheir furry friend. Those who are into baking can make homemade dog treats.\nThose who like sewing, knitting, and other textile crafts can make beds,\npillows, and toys for their pets. You can also make or decorate a food bowl for\nyour pet to eat out of. Whatever you decide to create, make sure to use\nmaterials that are safe and won\u2019t harm your pet!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/en\/?utm_source=vhblog&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_campaign=2020&amp;utm_content=2019-12-16-static-property-768x300-v1-enhp-sitevisitors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/vhbloglive.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/768x300-EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1862\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/768x300-EN.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/768x300-EN-300x117.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Plates, Cups, and Other\nDishware&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thinking about taking\nsome pottery classes? If so, consider making something you can use in your home\nevery day. Handmade mugs and bowls can help add an artistic touch to your\ndinner table. Handmade dishware will also charm any guests you have over. Enjoy\nsaying \u201cI made it myself\u201d when they ask where you got your unique dishes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vhbloglive.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/handmade-sewing-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"woman sewing curtains\" class=\"wp-image-5720\" width=\"268\" height=\"400\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Curtains&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in\nsewing, a great item to try making is curtains! Given their simple shape,\ncurtains aren\u2019t too difficult for people who are new to sewing to make.\nCurtains can significantly change the look of a room. You can have lots of fun\nexperimenting with different colors and patterns, depending on the kind of\nambiance you want to create. That being said, their size can be a bit\nchallenging to work with. If making curtains seems a bit too difficult, you\nmight want to get some practice by making pillowcases or towels.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vhbloglive.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/handmade-soap-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"handmade soap\" class=\"wp-image-5723\" width=\"604\" height=\"400\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bath, Beauty, and\nSkincare Items<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoy using amazing bath, beauty, and skincare products, you can take your passion further by making your own. Making these types of products is easier than you might think. There are many <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.biotrust.com\/11-diy-skincare-recipes-using-5-ingredients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">skincare products that you can make with five ingredients or less<\/a>. It\u2019s also easy to make cosmetics like tinted lip balms and blush. You\u2019ll want to have certain key ingredients, like jojoba oil and shea butter on hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/en\/?utm_source=vhblog&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_campaign=2020&amp;utm_content=2019-12-16-static-property-768x300-v1-enhp-sitevisitors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/vhbloglive.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/768x300-EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1862\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/768x300-EN.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/768x300-EN-300x117.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have the basics, you can see what works best for your skin and experiment with various scents, textures, and botanicals. You can also buy molds to make fun things like bath bombs. Just make sure you don\u2019t use any <a href=\"https:\/\/nourishingmyroots.wordpress.com\/2021\/02\/18\/diy-skincare-ingredients-to-avoid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ingredients that can be harmful to your skin<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vhbloglive.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/puppy-blanket-alexander-puffer-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"dog hiding under blanket\" class=\"wp-image-5726\" width=\"604\" height=\"400\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Blankets&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like curtains, their\nsheer size can make crafting blankets an ambitious project. However, they\u2019re an\nawesome way to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/interior-design-en\/how-to-make-your-home-feel-cozy\/\">make your home feel cozy<\/a> when it\u2019s cold. Throw blankets can make sofas\nlook warmer and more inviting. Putting large, soft blankets on your bed will\nmake it more relaxing and comfortable. Think of how nice it\u2019ll be to go to\nsleep under the bedding that you worked hard to make.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vhbloglive.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/succulent-terrarium-jonathan-francisca-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"succulent under glass\" class=\"wp-image-5729\" width=\"604\" height=\"400\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Succulent Terrarium <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding plants around your home is always a good idea, so why not get creative with them too? Succulent Terrariums are awesome because of how easy succulents are to care for. They can be made in pretty much any size of jar, glass, cup, or vase, and can use materials such as stones, sand, or anything else you think will fit your d\u00e9cor! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.settingforfour.com\/diy-succulent-terrarium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Similar to this guide<\/a>, you can design succulent terrariums to be a festive addition for any time of the year, or just become a nice piece for your standard home d\u00e9cor. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to engage your creative side when decorating your home? Here are the best home items to DIY! One of the best ways to personalize your home is to DIY some items in it. What could be more original than something you made yourself? 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