DIY Projects for Beginners Made Easy

Are you frequently overwhelmed by complicated DIY projects? Do you want to become a DIYer but don’t know where to start? Beginner DIY projects are a great way to learn the basics of the DIY world.

We gathered our favorite quick and easy DIY projects from 3 different categories: sewing, woodworking, and home décor. DIY projects are not limited to these three categories, yet many DIY ideas evolve from these core groups.

Once you’ve tackled these project ideas, your DIY skills will be ready for many more future ideas!

 Sewing DIY Projects:

Learning how to sew just got easier with Crazy Little Project’s tutorial on how to make a chapstick keychain holder. These cute little holders are a nifty way never to misplace your chapstick again!

They are very practical and easy to make. All you need for this DIY project is a needle, thread, a scrap of your favorite patterned fabric, and a keychain ring.

These materials to create this chapstick holder are inexpensive and can often be found around your home.

Chapstick keychain holders are a great way to learn how to hand stitch a small item. Furthermore, these holders make great little gift ideas for friends, kids, grandkids, and more!

They are also perfect stocking stuffers or party favors. Once this project is down, you’ll see hand sewing is a cinch.

Another beginner DIY sewing project that will help you get to know your sewing machine is Hey There Home’s DIY zippered pillow cover. The included step-by-step guide on how to make these pillow covers makes working with a sewing machine simple!

To create your zippered pillow cover, you need fabric, a zipper, a sewing machine (with pins, thread, scissors, and an iron), and a pillow (you can use an old throw pillow or purchase a new pillow).

The tutorial only has 8 steps, so to make this personalized DIY zippered pillow cover is easy to do and requires little time. Once you master this project, you can make pillow covers for every room and create them with different fabrics.

This DIY project is relatively inexpensive to make because of the small material list and the use of repurposed pillows. You’ll never need to make a purchase for a pillow sham again!

Woodworking DIY Projects:

Start woodworking with Thistle Wood Farm’s fold-up pallet desk. To make many other DIY projects, you have to disassemble a pallet, which can be incredibly difficult.

For this project, you don’t need to disassemble anything!  The bulk of this project consists of attaching different hinges to the pallet, which is easy to do with the included tutorial.

In addition, this beginner DIY project is very diverse and will also help you gain experience in cutting plywood, sanding wood, and staining wood. This fold-up pallet desk is perfect for storing items in a small place; as the name states, it folds up, so you have more room when needed.

Most of all, it’s a great project to show off your new DIY woodworking skills!

Home Décor DIY Projects:

Create new décor for your home with Christina’s Adventures’ DIY wood mason jar holder. This rustic addition to your home is the perfect way to get to incorporate the outdoorsy feel inside your home.

The wood paneling used for the back of this mason jar holder brings nature indoors. The addition of artificial or real flowers brightens up any home.

The supplies you need to get to make this project are mason jars, wood, worm gear hose clamps, a drill, screws, and flowers (real or artificial). The tutorial includes a video to help guide you along with the instructions.

Lastly, this project is an easy way to add new decorations to your walls while gaining new DIY skills.

These DIY projects are a great way to become an avid DIYer.  There are a wide variety of skills you get to learn by completing these beginner DIY projects.

Don’t be discouraged if your project doesn’t turn out the way you want the first attempt! These projects are relatively inexpensive, so you can easily try again and master each project.

Need inspiration for more DIY ideas? Check back to our Home Decor and Home Improvement categories on our blog. We’re constantly updating them with the latest trendy and efficient DIY projects.

(Photos Courtesy of Crazy Little Project, Hey There Home, Thistle Wood Farms, Christina’s Adventures )