With Thanksgiving, Halloween and Christmas just around the corner, this collection of top October 2014 DIY ideas focuses a lot of seasonal projects perfect for crafty individuals. Whether people want to get a head start on making a thoughtful and memorable gift for Christmas or create fun decorations for their Halloween house party, there are a number of fun ideas to get them started.
From Halloween life hacks that details cheap and easy ways to making a home more creepy to festive pumpkin kegs for casual Thanksgiving dinner parties and jeweled paracord bracelets as a pretty gift for a girlfriend, these top October 2014 DIY ideas will keep people busy as the weather continues to cool down. There are even a couple of homemade beauty concoctions as well to help beat the dry season.
Top 35 DIY Ideas in October
35
DIY Ombre Jewelry
This Stone Bracelet Tutorial from Honestly WTF is Effortlessly Chic
34
Halloween Life Hacks
Guff Provides Easy DIYs for Halloween House Parties
33
Modular Suspended Ledges
The Link Shelf Can Be Custom-Assembled to Accommodate Unique Needs
32
Interactive Jack-O-Lanterns
This DIY Halloween Pumpkin Kit Lights Up with Sound
31
DIY Growing Books
Novel Planter Kits Allow People to Create Refreshing Vintage Home Decor
30
Upcycled Paper Wallets
This DIY Recycled Paper Wallet Can Be Made Out of a Brown Paper Bag
29
DIY Organization Decor
These Stacked Dowel Shelves Embrace Simple Design Details
28
Rodent-Themed Desks
This Human Hamster Wheel Takes the Standing Desk to New Levels of Productivity
27
DIY Mermaid Hairstyles
Refinery29 Breaks Down How to Achieve these Fantastical Tresses
26
Jeweled Paracord Bracelets
Erica of Honestly WTF Created a Stylish DIY Project
25
Adorable Kitty Pumpkins
These DIY Cat Pumpkins are a Festive Way to Ring in the Season
24
Dangling Jar Lighting
This DIY Mason Jar Lights Add a Rustic Touch to Your Decor
23
Emergency Chocolate Containers
This Quick Craft Provides Your Chocolate with Safe Storage
22
Feline Window Seats
This DIY Cat Window Perch Allows Kitty Cats to Comfortably Gaze Outdoors
21
Origami Paper Wallets
This Durable Wallet Design is Made from an Upcycled Starbucks Paper Bag
20
DIY Jeweled Sunnies
This Bedazzled Eyewear Tutorial Lets One Embellish Their Shades
19
Clothes Peg Lamps
These Upcycled Lights by Crea-re Studio are Made from Wooden Clothespins
18
Pineapple Party Bags
These Homemade Pineapple Loot Bag Designs are Ideal for Birthdays
17
Animalistic Metal Origami
Poligon Creates Abstract Foldable Sculptures for Playful Decor
16
DIY Headwrap Accessories
This Wax Print Project from Honestly WTF is a Summer Must-Have
15
DIY Canvas-Patched Jackets
This Tutorial is Perfect for Updating an Out-of-Date Jean Jacket
14
DIY Autumnal Lamps
This Table Lamp DIY Project Looks Like a Cluster of Metallic Fall Leaves
13
Animalistic Gift Wrap Kits
Luckies of London's Animal Gift Wrapping Set Makes Gifts Get Wild
12
Dotted Accessory Decor
This Polkadot Jewelry Dish is a Chic and Inexpensive DIY Project
11
Animalistic Box Lids
These DIY Party Boxes are Topped with Upcycled Plastic Toys
10
Homemade Hydrating Face Mists
Beat the Dry Winter Season with a DIY Beauty Product
9
Festive Pumpkin Kegs
This Homemade Halloween Keg is Made from a Hollowed Out Pumpkin
8
Fabric Storage Pockets
This DIY Hanging Fabric Storage Project has a Simple No-Sew Assembly
7
Mummified Mason Jars
This DIY Halloween Decor Project is Adorably Festive and Easy to Make
6
Bejeweled Summer Accessories
These DIY Jewel Sandals are Inspired by Marni's Luxe Footwear Designs
5
Seasonal Beauty Recipes
The Apple and Pumpkin Pie Spice Lotion is Perfect for Fall
4
Colorful Crochet Laces
These Handmade Knitted Shoe Lace Designs Add Color to Any Pair of Sneakers
3
Fruity Collar Necklaces
These DIY Watermelon Peter Pan Collars Add Color to Any Outfit
2
Foliage Phone Cases
This DIY Pressed Flower Phone Case is Ideal for Nature Enthusiasts
1
Festive Candle Crowns
This DIY Birthday Crown Can Be Worn On Your Special Day
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