100+ creative art and craft ideas for adults! Crafts for the Home, DIY Decorating Ideas, Handmade Gifts, and Holiday Ideas.
Art and Craft Ideas for Adults
Organization
- Make an acrylic tray.
- Organize spices with chalkboard paint.
- Paint a chalkboard menu board.
- Add a little color to canning jars.
- Corral pins with a DIY pin cushion.
- Make boring plastic bins pretty.
- Mark herbs with wooden flag signs.
- Collect kitchen necessities with a DIY stand.
- Make a rustic jute-wrapped bowl.
- Store trinkets in glam boxes.
- Sew fabric trays.
- Hang towels with striped wall hooks.
- Keep lists on a DIY clay chalkboard.
- Paint a clipboard shopping list.
- Create clay knobs that double as labels and pulls.
- Add vintage jewels to storage boxes.
- Corral jewelry with a DIY tiered stand.
- Make a framed to-do list for the fridge.
- Serve drinks on a hexagon-pieced tray.
- Give clear canning jars a vintage, blue tint.
- Corral office supplies with a lucite tray.
- Make magnetic message boards with vintage trays.
- Add fancy knobs to closet drawers.
- Create a huge storage cabinet from an old metal shelf.
- Update storage boxes with a touch of glam.
- Store pens and pencils with a DIY desk organizer.
- Organize pretties on a scalloped tray.
- Corral blankets or toys in a pretty crate.
- Make a bulletin board to organize paper clutter.
- DIY a matching set of jewelry holders.
- Organize kitchen utensils with DIY modern holders.
- Collect toys in an industrial crate with wheels.
- Make string bowls to hold fresh fruit.
- Store extra blankets and pillows in stylish numbered crates.
- Set up a simple command center with a collection of cork boards.
- Makeover a basic closet with a custom organization system.
- Organize toiletries in modern wood boxes.
- Add a bit of gold foil to make any tray chic.
- Don’t settle for boring glass pantry jars (make these instead!).
- Upgrade basic boxes with stylish wood labels.
- Line drawers with gift wrap.
- Organize the laundry room with a clever, and simple, drying rack.
- Wrap and paint stylish rope bowls for trinkets.
- Make a tiered jewelry organizer.
- Hang jewelry on a driftwood branch.
- Display prized jewelry in a showcase frame.
- Print free labels and organize the pantry.
- Add extra shelf storage with an old door.
- Marble a colorful tray.
- Organize the fridge with colorful fruit magnets.
- Add color to boring storage boxes.
- Make a stylish gold tray for jewelry.
- Store jewelry with this old frame upcycle.
- Make your cleaning buckets pretty.
- Create industrial-style wire baskets for less.
- Build modern jewelry storage.
- Recycle old tin containers into storage.
- Build a slim magazine rack.
- Take control of trash in the car with a pretty tote basket.
- Add hanging loops to dishcloths.
- Organize craft supplies in a card catalog.
- Dye a batik picnic blanket.
- Save money in a cookie jar.
- Build a bath tray to hold bubble bath essentials.
- Hang scarves on an old chair back.
- Cover a boring journal for jotting to-do lists.
- Store small items in leather upholstered mini-drawers.
Wall Art
- Create your own glittery State Art.
- Paint art-inspired letters.
- Hang a set of rustic letter signs.
- Create simple embroidery hoop art.
- Turn an old window into a map.
- Make a plate wall with this trick.
- Display family photos with a simple clipboard.
- Create still-life monogram letters.
- Document special dates with a canvas photo wrap.
- Show off family photos with a chicken-wire display board.
- Wrap a matte with fabric.
- Make a lightbox wall sign.
- Cut out chipboard to make signs.
- Cover a wall with Instagram pics.
- Use an empty frame to display photos.
- Encourage someone with this free print.
- Make a vintage-style plate to hang.
- Paint a canvas for a child’s room.
- Fill a focal wall with yarn art.
- Hang numbered plates.
- Use scrap paper to make pieced artwork.
- Hang watercolor art.
- Paint simple brushstrokes for art.
- Decorate bright, patterned plates to hang.
- Make abstract art.
- Skip paint and make art with nail polish.
- Note special places with this state artwork.
- Mark herbs with chalkboard pots.
- ‘Play’ Scrabble and make family name art.
- Display photos on corkboard squares.
- Make a pallet sign with a favorite quote.
- Go nautical with painted oars.
- Make clothespins fancy in order to hang photos.
- Add dimension to walls with Greek key molding.
- Create the look of agate with watercolors.
- Paint a favorite Bible verse on a wood sign.
- Add a high-end detail to a basic mirror.
- Wrap a large letter, number, or ampersand with fabric.
- Paint a monogram on a cutting board for the kitchen.
- Display the 50 states in fabric.
- Celebrate your home state with glitter.
- Layer craft board to create dimensional feather art.
- Leave notes on a metal tray, with scrabble tiles.
- Brush on bright paint over out-dated artwork.
- Display photos by upcycling an old frame.
- Learn how to make abstract art.
- Cut glass easily to create a modern mirror.
- Make simple string art using a cork board.
- Create glittery banners for the walls.
- Recreate a work of art in pixels.
- Attach faux blooms to an oversized letter.
- Make quilt-style artwork from fabric scraps.
- Share a bit of love with this sweet sign.
- Learn how to paint an ikat design.
- Paint folk-art on tree slices.
- Layer paints over reclaimed wood.
- Watercolor a world map.
- Make a sunburst mirror.
- Try this vintage antiquing technique on giant letters.
- Hang hand-lettered art next to your coffee maker.
- Display art with colorful hangers.
- Paint rustic bison art on wood.
- Hang a glamorous gallery wall.
- Stencil an intricate wall mural.
- Update a plain wall with hexadots.
- Assemble a geometric heart.
- Build a wood clock from pallets.
- Hand-letter a faux chalkboard wall hanging.
- Make a herringbone style framed mirror.
- Hang pretty circular mirrors.
- Display a wall of collector plates.
- Make mudcloth-style art from reclaimed wood.
- Try your hand at boho macrame art.
- Make faux vintage farmhouse signs.
- Paint birthday number plates.
- Repurpose an antique vanity mirror.
- Try this rope artwork for a coastal style.
- Prep a set of pretty notecards for your office.
Home Decor
- Reupholster an old footstool.
- Brighten basic coasters with washi tape.
- Make a wreath from paper.
- Update a boring mousepad.
- Fill a focal wall with polka dots.
- Create farmhouse vases from canning jars.
- Update a basic white vase.
- Sew ruffled curtains.
- Update an old lampshade.
- Wrap a lampshade in jute.
- Makeover an outdated side table.
- Transform an antique dresser.
- Build your own x-leg sofa table.
- Try this clever tip for a renter-friendly ‘mounted’ headboard.
- Add style to basic barstools.
- Stencil your own shower curtain.
- Paint a striped rug.
- Create a sweet, ruffled lampshade.
- Make full, flowing, ruffled curtains.
- Update a vintage kitchen cart.
- Paint an outdated bath vanity.
- Give your doormat some personality.
- Reupholster barstools with striped fabric.
- Feature your home state on a pillow.
- Paint a DIY zebra print rug.
- Cover books with fabric.
- Update an old ceiling light and fan.
- Update a table with a marble top.
- Turn an inexpensive hamper into a side table.
- Wrap an unattractive light cord.
- Build a fancy nail trim headboard.
- Splatter paint a pillow cover.
- Give bold wallpaper a try.
- Paint campaign-style furniture in a bold color.
- Make a rope rug.
- Dress up drawers with faux marble knobs.
- Make gemstone photo stands.
- Get the look of specimen drawers at a fraction of the price.
- Make a rag rug.
- Paint a stylish step stool to help kids reach the sink.
- Update outdated ceramic lamps with a faux zinc finish.
- Paint {yes, paint!} old upholstered furniture.
- Build a modern pendant lamp.
- Paint a set of pretty pots for succulents.
- Create your own kilim-style rug.
- Wrap wall shelves in copper.
- Refashion a rug into a headboard.
- Refinish an old dresser with a tribal design.
- Build large, modern, copper pulls for a dresser makeover.
- Make your own statement shower curtain.
- Build a child’s reading nook.
- Use leather straps to hang shelves.
- Make marbled hanging planters.
- Customize cubbies to look like apothecary furniture.
- Cover a metal desk chair in bright fabric.
- Hang a clever, inexpensive, headboard.
- Refinish an old cabinet.
- Stencil a vinyl floor.
- Knot an easy 3-tiered hanging planter.
- Create an apothecary cabinet from an inexpensive dresser.
- Update a brass planter with white stripes.
- Upholster a curved headboard.
- Stamp a graphic pillow with potatoes.
- Raise your nightstand with stylish legs.
- Make your own rustic spheres.
- Add a graphic “wallpaper.”
- Build a window valance without power tools.
- Upholster a bench.
- Build a coffee table from pallets.
- Cover an outdated pouf.
- Create colorful coasters.
- Hand-letter his and hers pillows.
- Make an end table from an old card catalog.
- Sew a greek key pillow cover.
- Try this easy update for a white dresser.
- Update an antique footstool with twine.
- Paint white florals on a simple wood dresser.
- Cover a footstool with a rag rug.
- Display family photos is a lantern.
- Make a modern, sculptural vase.
Party
- Throw a soft pink and rose gold party.
- Dye paper flowers.
- Make a banner with washi tape.
- Sew vintage bunting.
- Take folding chairs from boring to bold.
- Tie an easy fabric garland.
- Fill glass jars with candy for a quick party favor.
- Throw a Derby Party with these printables.
- Celebrate the Fourth of July with vintage book page flag art.
- Make a centerpiece planter from a fruit basket.
- Dip and dye napkins for your next party.
- Collect fabric swatches to match a parties’ theme for a modern pennant banner.
- Make a striped flower vase with paint.
- Dip vases for a marbled centerpiece.
- Make a wreath from cupcake wrappers.
- Cut fabric scraps to create a simple banner.
- Set a table with distressed candlesticks.
- Make chalkboard bunting to use and reuse for any party.
- Set candles atop a wood table runner.
- Cover trees with burlap.
- Feature a toy car in a snow globe.
- Paint simple wood ornaments.
- Make ornaments from old spindles.
- Decorate a mirror for Christmas.
- Create a Thanksgiving banner from burlap and wood.
- Display utensils in a burlap holder.
Holiday and Seasonal
- Make a bright, spring wreath.
- Hang fresh art for spring.
- Make an ocean-inspired summer wreath.
- Create a Himelli wreath for the front door.
- Paint simple plant markers for spring gardening.
- Update an old lantern into a greenhouse.
- Add a nautical footstool to the patio.
- Decorate planters with fabric for spring.
- Paint wooden Easter art.
- Print out simple Spring art.
- Celebrate summer with a colorful banner.
- Welcome summer with a sunshine sign!
- Make shiny gold and silver Easter eggs.
- Build a hexagon pumpkin.
- Roll flowers from magazines for dimensional seasonal decor.
- Paint a fall garden flag.
- Decorate a grapevine wreath for fall.
- Fold craft paper into a stylish fall wreath.
- Use hardware store supplies to make a spring vase.
- A little glitter fancies up a simple centerpiece.
- Update clay pots for an Easter centerpiece.
- Print this adorable spring artwork.
- Create a spring shadow box.
- Sew adorable love notes for Valentines.
- Create winter decor with yarn.
- Print out holiday gift tags.
- Make color blocked ornaments.
- Glitter oversized JOY letters.
- Craft paper ball and bead ornaments.
- Make marquee look-alike NOEL letters.
- Create faux vintage bottle brush trees.
- Say JOY with scrabble blocks.
- Decorate for fall with a wood banner.
- Wire a DIY lighted marquee sign.
- Make a festive snow globe.
- Turn Instagram photos into ornaments.
- Wrap paper trees.
- Make glitter trees.
- Hang a festive advent calendar.
- Paint an old globe for Christmas.
- Build himmeli ornaments.
- Throw a handmade gift wrap party.
- Melt crayons into ornaments with the kids.
- Make Christmas art with gold foil.
- Create a candy corn themed banner for fall.
- Celebrate Halloween with this fun wreath idea.
Gifts
- Pack a S’more gift basket.
- Celebrate an anniversary with art.
- Make bright kitchen utensils to pair with a favorite recipe.
- Sew a fabric alphabet for a little one.
- Plant a succulent in a painted jar.
- Wrap bangles with brightly colored floral fabric for all your gal pals.
- Mold clay ring dishes in a modern hexagon shape.
- Stencil monogrammed tea towels.
- Give a succulent in a ruler planter for a favorite teacher.
- Iron vinyl messages onto tea towels.
- Cover basic boxes with pretty paper for baked goods.
- Mold a marbled ring dish.
Mary says
Thanks for featuring the Anthro-Letters among all the other inspiring feautures!
Craftivity Designs says
You're welcome Mary, love your letters & your blog!!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
thank you so much for sharing my lil chevron piece! these are all great- i love mary and her letters!! and gold and glittery anything makes me happy!
Craftivity Designs says
Thanks Cassie! I agree, I love the gold trend right now!!
Mrs. DeVore says
Thanks so much for the feature! 🙂 Hope you have a great weekend!
Craftivity Designs says
You are very welcome! I love your style!
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Thanks so much for including my glitter state art in your awesome round up!
Craftivity Designs says
Thanks Chelsea! I love your blog!