20 DIYs You Can Start and Finish on a Snow Day
The anticipation of a snow day is almost as good as the day itself. It’s all about imagining your dream day, one that’s full of relaxation and productivity. We stock up on bottled water and extra batteries like we’re about to go live underground for a few months (maybe that’s just my parents). We think about finally giving that baking project a go, or finishing up the novel on our bedside table, or having a Monopoly marathon—and then actually do it!. Back in the days of Blockbuster, we would get our movies rentals sorted; now we queue them up. The possibilities of a free day are endless—it’s almost hard to know where to start!
Look to these 20 totally doable DIY projects for some inspiration. Many will rely on supplies you already have, but you can also pick up materials while you’re out getting your lifetime supply of canned goods. DIY on a snow day, and you’ll be rewarded with a fabulous day andsomething to show for it.
1. How to Make Soy Candles from Any Containers You Have on Hand
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2. The Art of Natural Dyeing + 6 Colors to Start With
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3. A Dried DIY Wreath That Will Last All Winter (& Beyond)
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4. How to Make Soap at Home (Even if You Failed Chemistry)
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5. How to Refinish a Wooden Cutting Board
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6. How to Make a Leather Catch-All
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7. How to Turn a Shoebox into Storage You Won’t Be Ashamed Of
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8. How to Make a Beautiful Marble Planter at Home
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9. Preserve the Citrus Season with Homemade Marmalade
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10. How to Make Your Own Linen Potholders
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11. Personalizing Your China Collection
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12. DIY Lavender Sachets To Make Your Sock Drawer Smell Like Heaven
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13. DIY Scratch-Off Cards For Super-Crafty Thank-You Notes
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14. How to Make a Leather Magazine Display
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15. How to Make a Dog Bed Even if You Barely Know How to Sew
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16. The DIY Gift that Dry Winter Hands Will Thank You For
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17. Make Your Own Graphic Print Linens with a Potato Stamp
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18. Make Minimal, Modern Candlesticks Using Copper Tube Caps
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19. This DIY Lavender Linen Spray Makes Sleep So Sweet
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20. What to Simmer for a Fresh, Seasonal-Smelling Home
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By Annie Crabill.
