Is Lockdown getting you down? Are your kids getting bored at home? Keep yourself occupied with these delightful DIY art and craft ideas, and upgrade your home décor as well!

DIY Dream Catchers: Catch Your Dreams!

Traditionally, dream catchers were considered to be magical webs, woven on willow hoops. These whimsical charms are said to fill your nights with good dreams, filtering out the bad. This symbol of positivity is usually designed around a collection of pretty feathers and hanging beads that are said to channel happy thoughts.

Dream catchers should always be handcrafted and are a lovely way to try out your crochet or tatting skills. Good night, and sweet dreams!

DIY Wall Painting: Say it with Colours

Tired of looking at the same blank walls? Inject your walls with personality, by trying out your wall painting skills. Choose one wall as the accent wall in the room, and pick a paint colour that you love. Your kids can help, too; just be sure to cover them with a smock if you don’t want to see them covered in paint!

This bedroom wall uses a technique called ‘rag painting’ (DIY video here) for a lovely, uneven handcrafted effect.

DIY Wall Hangings: Spark your Creativity

A classic throwback to retro hippie culture, macrame wall hangings are the perfect choice for a boho-chic interior. This 70’s style is making a strong comeback in today’s homes, and those who are interested in DIY art and craft would love to tie themselves up in these creative knots!

Add a bohemian touch to your home with these fringed and tasselled beauties. Here’s a stepwise beginner’s tutorial.

DIY Bottle Art: Try Upcycling

Did you know that 80% of the plastic water bottles we buy end up in landfills, and will take at least 450 years to break down? Yes, we’re as shocked as we are! Try your hand at some DIY bottle art, and make a pledge to never throw away a plastic bottle ever again.

Jute string is coiled around this bottle and glued into place to make a lovely flower vase. Make sure to knot the ends together so that they do not unravel. You can decorate with paper or cloth flowers, sequins and stars.

DIY Plant Holder: Green Up Your Home!

Another great macramé idea, this DIY macramé plant holder is easy to make and can be hung just anywhere you’d like a touch of green. The perfect solution for small spaces, these plant hangers can be suspended from the ceiling or strung off a bracket on the wall.

Cotton, hemp or jute macramé rope can be used to make this super easy plant hanger that will give any space a quick décor upgrade.

DIY Fingerprint Art: Let the Love Shine Through

Are your kindergarteners getting bored and restless at home? A handprint collage on white chart paper, filled inside a pencilled heart to define the shape, can provide some fun-filled entertainment for a summer afternoon.

Get the print framed and hang it up on a special wall, so your little ones feel appreciated!

DIY Face Masks: Stay Protected!

Nothing could be more appropriate than creating your own DIY face masks out of scraps of fabric and elastic! You can match these to your outfits, and stay stylish even as you keep yourself safe.

If you’re handy with a sewing machine you’ll find this easier, but even hand sewing will do just fine. The pleated masks are easier to sew if you’re a beginner.

DIY Collage: Paper Craft

Scraps of coloured paper, a couple of throw-away CDs and a lot of imagination are all you’ll need to craft these charming 3-D collages. Use marker pens to draw in the scales and fins, and cut out coloured paper for the fins, mouth and eyes of the fish. Fill in the details with waves and aquatic fronds.

This collage is mounted on a piece of discarded wood, but you could compose your art on a piece of cardboard and paint the background blue. Have fun!

We hope we’ve given you some DIY inspiration to alleviate your lockdown boredom! Do you have any other craft ideas that you’d like to share with the HomeLane team? Do let us know in the comments below.

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