I love summer for DIY projects with natural materials.
From mini wooden shelves to rope lights there’s plenty to make using rope or wood.
Nautical ropes look rustic and add that beach vibe to any room. Ahh, what I wouldn’t give to be on the beach or by the pier right now. Anyway, wood can be really easy to work with and when the natural patterns come out, the finished craft looks fantastic. So, I’ve put together 6 of my favourite DIY ideas this for this season, all of which use either rope or wood as the bulk of the ‘do it yourself’ project. I hope you like them!
DIY Rope Plant Pot
Photo by Nostalgiecat
Using a thick white rope and a colourful cord or cotton thread you can create this plant pot in no time. Blogger June shows you step by step how to thread the rope pot together to achieve a funky addition to your shelfie 😉
Find the full tutorial at Nostalgiecat blog
DIY Coastal & Beach Theme Rope Light
Photo by Alina Ghost
I used giant rope from eBay to create this gorgeous wall light. I used the ‘pretzel’ knot to cover the wire and then added an awesome globe vintage lamp from Homebase to fasten to my lighting fixture. A summery idea for the garden I recon 🙂
Video and full guide at The Fairytale Pretty Picture blog
DIY Hanging Rope Planter
Photo by The Lovely Drawer
Show off your plants and create this fabulous three tiered hanging planter. Blogger and DIY expert, Teri, used rope to hang three clay bases that held her terracotta plant pots. Perfect for indoors or outdoors and easy to make yourself.
Find the tutorial at The Lovely Drawer blog
DIY Wooden Decorative Ladder
Photo by Burkatron
This quirky storage solution to your fashionista problems is easier to make than you think. Using wooden poles and copper pipes blogger Caroline shows you how to complete your bedroom with a decorative ladder that’s as useful as it is contemporary!
Find the ladder tutorial at Burkatron blog
DIY Floating Mini Wooden Shelves
Photo by Fall for DIY
A really cute idea for your bare walls are these mini floating shelves made from birch wood. Francesca, blogger and a well renowned DIY fiend, shows you how to make these with simply wooden rounds and tiny metal brackets. What a lovely project to show off your plants or frames.
Find the tutorial at Fall for DIY blog
DIY Wooden Letter
Last but not least, I’m sharing with you my woodwork. I created this wooden letter ‘G’ for Ghost (my surname) and ended up using it as decoration at my wedding. As you can see above, it’s standing by my bride and groom that was knitted by my friend. Anyway, this will require a saw and therefore be prepared to sweat. It’s totally worth it though!
Find the full tutorial at The Fairytale Pretty Picture blog
So, as the weather is finally nice I’m definitely going to be making the most of it. I will be getting hands-on by making pretty home decorations with rope or wood. What about you?
Be sure to share your own favourite DIY ideas or projects below!
Jess Helicopter
I absolutely love the hanging planter idea. We are just about to move house and this is perfect for the look of my new office. I don’t know if i am crafty enough to make it without it being rubbish but i love it so much and things like this cost a bomb. I love the individual wood shelves too. Lovely style post.
Francesca - From Pennies to Pounds
Omg I love all of these! I will have to give some a try. Pinning!
JM
Very creative. We can try to do it here at home. Looking forward for more DIY ideas from your blog. Thanks.
Fashion and Style Police
Creative designs here. Given me loads of ideas.
Ana De- Jesus
I love rope wood I think it is beautiful and it might be a nice way to cheer up my little room I have just moved into!
clairejustine
Whoo these are all great ideas, love the basket and light idea, also the poles and copper pipes idea!!
Jayne @ Sticky Mud and Belly Laughs
Oh I love projects like these.
They are all fab! I do like the ladder, It would be perfect for a bathroom towel holder too.
And the light is very creative, lots of inspiration, thank you! x
joanna
Such fab ideas. I need to do more DIY type things for around the home.
Madara
Hanging rope planter looks like a great idea, but I’m afraid that once I try it, it might just all go really wrong and end up on the floor. I will just have to go with the safer option of rope pot 🙂
Dean of Little Steps
I love the DIY hanging plants. That will look great in our conservatory 🙂
Marie Barber
I love all of these, i love the beach look, the beach is my favourite place, we are collecting diy projects for when we move this is defiantly being saved!
Rachel
I just want one of everything, it looks just so amazing and that light is fantastic x
Joanna
I think the floating mini wooden shelves are a great idea. I am actually looking into making some shelves for my souvenirs and I find these to be perfect!
Jenni
Oh I love all of these, such pretty ideas x
Fi Ni Neachtain
Rope is perfect for the beachy look. I love wooden letters too, great for personalising a space.
Lilinha
So many great ideas. I’m not great with DIY but I love the wooden letters! 🙂
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Kara Guppy
I used to make macrame hanging baskets…..wonder if I remember how as would love to make one
Will Darcangelo
26.Roped Birdfeeder; It’s always pretty having birds in ones garden, so simply make a your own birdfeeder that will attract all kinds of birds. 28.Hanging Little Planked Houses; Use rope and planks in shape of a house to hang some decor and pictures around the house.