http://www.trendhunter.com/cool-hunting/category/DIY DIY en-us Sat, 18 May 2013 07:56:40 GMT http://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/cool-hunting/category/DIY 120 30 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunglass-pouches (TrendHunter.com) With the sun continuing to shine bright outdoors, sunglasses are a must-have item when it comes to trekking it outside, and if you need something stylish to store your shades in, then these DIY...]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 05:00:03 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunglass-pouches http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decorated-bike-bells (TrendHunter.com) Any bicycle enthusiast looking to add some flair and personality to their morning ride will absolutely adore these DIY decorated bike bells, which allows you to add your own personal touches to this...]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 04:02:01 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decorated-bike-bells http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/story-app-for-iphones (TrendHunter.com) Disney, a company that has been telling picture stories for generations, believes story-telling is powerful and meaningful—hence the creation of its Story app for iPhones. This app is like a...]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 12:08:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/story-app-for-iphones http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-pillow-project (TrendHunter.com) Home accessories can brighten a day and instantly freshen up a room; these DIY pillow projects are a personal way to add an artistic style to your home decor. DIY projects are fun because you can...]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 18:54:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-pillow-project http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dicky-accessory (TrendHunter.com) If you are a fan of bows or bowties for that matter, this dicky accessory is your adorable answer. Bows have been known to add a splash of color or a subtle touch of femininity to outfits. They don’...]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 17:54:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dicky-accessory http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spoonflower-craft (TrendHunter.com) That coveted recipe for strawberry rhubarb pie or creamy mashed potatoes can now be published for the world to see on this ‘Spoonflower' craft. Oftentimes, recipes are passed down from...]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 17:44:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spoonflower-craft http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-pool-table (TrendHunter.com) Banana fans and pool players everywhere will be delighted to know that designer Cleon Daniels has created ‘The Banana Pool Table' (which is exactly what it sounds like.) This fantastic...]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 13:18:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-pool-table http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beach-dresses (TrendHunter.com) Backless beach dresses are perfect for anyone looking to relax in style on their next tropical vacation, but if you don't want to spend a fortune for these chic looks then this DIY tutorial...]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 04:46:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beach-dresses http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversation-engorging (TrendHunter.com) When finding a spot to sit in public, benches are ideal, but people like Cas Moor and his conversation-encouraging ‘Social Bench' are trying to foster a new revolution of random public...]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 22:47:03 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversation-engorging http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/summer-manicures (TrendHunter.com) With summer creeping up faster than we can shed our winter layers, it'll be time to show our fingers and toes some much needed love. While manicures and pedicures can be costly, why not opt...]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 17:57:03 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/summer-manicures http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lasercut-records (TrendHunter.com) Artist and all around smarty-pants Amanda Ghassaei has been laser-cutting various materials, including wood and turning them into playable records. After producing some 3D-printed records, Ghassaei...]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 17:22:03 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lasercut-records http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-honeycomb-shelves (TrendHunter.com) These DIY honeycomb shelves are a modern way to display items on your walls for others to observe. Whatever your reason is for needing to hang something on your wall, these simple wall mounts are a...]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 15:45:03 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-honeycomb-shelves http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-heidi-belle (TrendHunter.com) It's not often that I admit this but I have a certain affinity for small town kitschy paraphernalia and these accessories by Southern Heidi Belle are quaintly desirable. All Southern Heidi...]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 15:30:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-heidi-belle http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-planters (TrendHunter.com) Incorporating plants into your living space can improve the air quality substantially, so plant lovers and DIY gurus will want to give these cute cork planters a try. All you need to create these...]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 09:25:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-planters http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/envelope-invitations (TrendHunter.com) If you're looking to add some personal touches to your next big soiree, then why not customize your party plans with these clever DIY envelope invitations? They will certainly add an elegant...]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 04:30:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/envelope-invitations http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-piranha-plant (TrendHunter.com) Straight out of the video game, the Super Mario Piranha Plant project from Hackaday is over 6-feet tall and breathes giant balls of fire. Made out of cardboard and foam, it's a wonder this...]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 18:19:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-piranha-plant http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-1up-ring-pops (TrendHunter.com) Creative candy lovers with a fondness for classic video games will want to try these ‘DIY 1-Up Ring Pops.’  This Nintendo-style treat was created by Sherry, an Instructables member/...]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 16:22:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-1up-ring-pops http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-cork-boards (TrendHunter.com) With the amount of deadlines, due dates and special events consistently roaming about in our minds, it is important to have something visual to remind us of these dates, and these miniature DIY cork...]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 04:40:03 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-cork-boards http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-feeders (TrendHunter.com) If you're looking to create something imaginative to hang outdoors for your little avian friends this summer, then these DIY lemon bird feeders are just the thing to provide birds with...]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 04:10:03 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-feeders http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gift-for-moms (TrendHunter.com) The ‘Momtract' is the perfect Mother's Day gift for moms who feel powerless. After children grow up, mothers lose their power and influence. This legally binding contract gives...]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 19:54:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gift-for-moms http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-marble-manicure (TrendHunter.com) This DIY Marble Manicure is a realistic take on how to achieve the look of elegant natural stone on your nails. With just three colors and a few brushstrokes, the tutorial is one that even novice...]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 15:13:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-marble-manicure http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rope-swirl-tapestry (TrendHunter.com) If your walls are bare and you're surviving on a student budget, you can try this colorful rope swirl tapestry DIY to spruce up your apartment for next to nothing. Sometimes I find myself...]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 08:00:03 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rope-swirl-tapestry http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-shoe (TrendHunter.com) If you're anything like me, you love the comfortable feel of Nike Air Max 1's, but their bulky toe shape turns you off and so Sneaker Addicts has came up with an ingenious custom shoe...]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 21:48:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-shoe http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-happened-diy-tote (TrendHunter.com) If you want to revamp your accessory collection without spending all your cash, then this ‘Henry Happened' DIY tote lets you make a casual and chic carrier. It also uses the most...]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 15:36:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-happened-diy-tote http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangular-wallcaddy (TrendHunter.com) Brit+Co’s Triangular Wall-Caddy marries the idea of DIY and organizational chic. Since it can be created on the cheap using only cardboard and a variety of household tools alongside spray paint, a...]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 14:45:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangular-wallcaddy http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-bike (TrendHunter.com) Bigger is always better, at least in terms of vehicles like this DIY giant bike. Created by user jsmith259 of the Instructables website, this crazy bike tank design is perfect for traversing the snow-...]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 13:25:03 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-bike http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/word-bubbles (TrendHunter.com) In this technological age, it's all about taking the cutest and wackiest pictures of you and your friends to post online, and these comical DIY word bubbles are the perfect props to make your...]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 21:22:41 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/word-bubbles http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkered-wallpaper (TrendHunter.com) If you're on a budget and looking for a creative way to add some color to your room, then this DIY checkered wallpaper activity lets you create extremely vibrant wall decor using simple Post-...]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 20:52:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkered-wallpaper http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t3-tree-chair (TrendHunter.com) The T3 Tree Chair is a simple design hack that allows people to create an impromptu resting spot anywhere that there is a tree. Used as a chair, table or even as a fort if stacked in multiples, it...]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 19:30:03 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t3-tree-chair http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-gatsby-inspired-manicure (TrendHunter.com) The Great Gatsby-inspired manicure by the style pros over at The Beauty Department is the perfect way to celebrate the major motion picture of the classic Fitzgerald tale hitting theatres in May....]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 17:20:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-gatsby-inspired-manicure