Make · Grown-ups
Spring DIY Projects for adults
18 things to make for Spring, most searched first. Every one shows the level, the time and the cost before you start.
Cedar birdhouse
A classic cedar birdhouse sized for wrens and chickadees, with a side door that swings open for cleaning.
Cedar raised garden bed
A 4 x 8 ft cedar raised bed, 11 in deep, that keeps weeds down, warms up early in spring and saves your back.
Mason jar herb garden
A row of fresh basil, parsley and chives on the windowsill in glass jars, set up so the roots never drown.
Envelope pillow covers
Zipper-free throw pillow covers with an overlapping back, so you can swap your couch look every season for a few dollars.
Cast concrete planters
Modern, chunky concrete pots cast in plastic food containers, with a real drain hole for healthy plants.
Faux stained glass panel
A thrifted picture frame turned into a glowing stained glass panel with liquid leading and glass paint.
Moss ball kokedama
A houseplant wrapped in a ball of soil and moss, tied with string, to hang in a window or sit on a dish.
Painted terracotta pots
Plain clay pots painted with color blocks or simple patterns, sealed so the paint doesn't peel, with a little plant tucked inside.
Pallet vertical planter
An upright pallet lined with landscape fabric and packed with flowers or succulents, a living wall for a fence or patio.
Crepe paper flower bouquet
A bouquet of paper tulips and ranunculus that look real from across the room and never wilt.
Natural-dyed Easter eggs
Soft blue, golden yellow and rusty orange eggs dyed with red cabbage, turmeric and onion skins from your kitchen.
Closed jar terrarium
A tiny green world in a lidded jar that waters itself, built in layers with ferns and moss.
Teacup bird feeder
A thrifted teacup and saucer turned into a charming garden bird feeder on a stake or a hanging chain.
Cedar mason bee house
A small cedar box filled with paper nesting tubes for gentle mason bees, the hard-working early pollinators of fruit trees.
Embroidery hoop wildflowers
A small hoop of stitched wildflowers using 3 beginner stitches, ready to hang the moment you finish.
Pressed flower floating frame
Garden flowers pressed flat and arranged between 2 panes of glass, a frame that looks like a botanical print.
Cedar potting bench
A 36 in tall cedar potting bench with a solid slatted work surface and a full lower shelf for bags of soil and stacked pots.
Cedar garden arbor
A freestanding cedar arbor with a 4 ft wide walkway and slatted sides, ready for climbing roses or clematis.
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