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8 DIY Projects To Try This Weekend

Stylish, simple and oh-so-satisfying.
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Lifestyle Editorial Fellow, The Huffington Post

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Friday has finally come. Let’s all take a moment to let out a big, triumphant sigh of relief.

It’s time to kick back, relax and do something you enjoy. Why not get crafty? Weekends are perfect for diving into a project that’s both fun and productive. (Just when you thought there was no such thing).

Whether it’s a tasty fall recipe or a home decor DIY that’s sure to impress the guests at your next dinner party, we’ve got your covered with some of the best and most creative ideas out there. Scroll through the pictures below to get inspired to make something great this weekend.

Happy crafting!

 

A Beautiful Mess
Create a woven necklace to add to your jewelry collection. Learn how on A Beautiful Mess.
Delia Creates
Treat your skin to a homemade sugar scrub. Get the recipe on Delia Creates.
Paper & Stitch
Make your own scented soy candles using Paper & Stitch's easy how-to.
Delia Creates
Fight your next cold in style with a DIY travel tissue pouch. Use this easy tutorial by Delia Creates.
I Spy DIY
Liven up your home with this surprisingly easy neon light project from I Spy DIY.
Homey Oh My
Decorate your pumpkin patch loot. Try this Mud Cloth Pumpkin how-to from Homey Oh My.
The House That Lars Built
Indulge in some dulce de leche crepes. Try this recipe by The House That Lars Built.
A Beautiful Mess
Need to update your wardrobe for fall? Make your own denim dress with this tutorial form A Beautiful Mess.

In need of more ideas? Make these fall tote bags that are perfect for Halloween trick-or-treating. 

Also on HuffPost:

The 15 Best DIY Nail Art Blogs
Miss Ladyfinger(01 of15)
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Taryn Multack aka "Miss Ladyfinger" are the hands behind this blog. Having worked for fashion elites such as Oscar de la Renta, Macy's and W magazine, she's introduced a keen eye to the DIY nail art world with her spot-on runway replicas.
Chalkboard Nails(02 of15)
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Graphic designer by day, Sarah burns the midnight oil feeding her obsession with all things nail art. And thanks to her bachelor's degree in photography, she has some of the crispest images that make recreating at-home so much easier.
Copy That, Copy Cat(03 of15)
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Australia-based aspiring nail technician Linda Khuu sharpens her nail art skills with impressive 2D designs, including studs, spikes and stickers (like this awesome faux zipper).
The Daily Polish(04 of15)
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A favorite of our HuffPost Style social media editor Mia Aquino, this blog is curated by a self-taught nail junkie, who happens to be a college student who paints her nails everyday. Wonder how she manages with exams and pop quizzes?
WAH Nails(05 of15)
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This London-based nail salon has reached global status thanks to founder Sharadean Reid's "You can have whatever you want" DIY nail art attitude, kick-ass artists and celeb fans.
Madeline Poole Nails(06 of15)
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Los Angeles-based nail artist Madeline Poole pours out her latest and greatest creations for us to covet. We love her cotton candy gradient designs, as well as the quirkier ones like this Cheetos-inspired manicure.
Nailside(07 of15)
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Jane of the Nailside sure knows how to get nifty with regular stationary tape. She uses the classroom staple to mimic crisp, clean lines and zigzag patterns.
Nailed It(08 of15)
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Before doing her weekend manicure, HuffPost Style intern Erica Cheung checks out this website for ideas, and there's more than plenty. Plus, she possesses a sharp hand when wielding the nail polish brush. Something we're still perfecting.
Fuck Yeah Nail Art(09 of15)
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If you're interested in browsing the most awesome DIY nail art all in one place, then you're going to want to start here. And if you're looking for something in particular, there's even an option to search by nail color.
The Nailasaurus(10 of15)
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As one of our go-to UK nail artists, Sammy slaughters the competition with her precision and always perfectly-buffed manicure.
Polish You Pretty(11 of15)
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Sometimes it's better to tackle things with a friend, and that's just what Polish You Pretty's Danielle & Jenny do when it comes to grasping the basics of nail art. Their love for colorful tips are played out in their step-by-step tutorials.
Hey, Nice Nails!(12 of15)
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Another DIY nail art duo we love, Donne and Ginny of Hey, Nice Nails!, push boundaries with their anything-but-boring designs.
So So Fly Nails(13 of15)
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London's nail art queen Sophy Robson gives us a sneak peek inside her online diary, including her custom manicures for Azealia Banks, Henry Holland and Olympic athletes.
The Illustrated Nail(14 of15)
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If colorful talons like Rihanna are your thing, than you'd find this nail pro's work fascinating like these fruity fingers.
Boom Nails(15 of15)
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Emma Zentner, another London nail artist (looks like we're overdue for a trip), teases us with her music video and It Girl-worthy manicures.

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