DIY Books
14 Books to Fulfill Your DIY Dreams
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Ever since the rise of Pinterest, DIYs, hacks, and clever crafts have been circling around the Internet like the latest viral news story. Create your own lip scrub using two ingredients! Make your own phone charger in three steps! Build your own popsicle stick corner shelf!
Pinterest in great — no arguments here. Some of us, however, need a little extra help to make all those DIY fantasies come to life. Ahead are 14 books to get you crafting away, no matter your skill level.
1 Honey Crafting
Nature's sweetest substance is something of a miracle worker — Honey Crafting ($18) shows you all the wonderful things you can do with it.
2 Crafting With Wood Pallets
Obsessed with the rustic look? Crafting With Wood Pallets ($17) teaches you how to build, paint, and finish unique wood decor.
3 DIY Mason Jar Projects
4 The Year of Cozy
Activities, recipes, and miscellaneous DIY projects are the name of this book's game ($25), which aims to make the little moments just as satisfying as the big.
5 Paper Crafts
If you've always made your own birthday cards, consider Paper Crafts ($16), in which you'll learn how to create beads, gift bags, magazine bowls, mini journals, and so much more.
6 Making Soap From Scratch
Handmade soaps are an adorable addition to any bathroom or kitchen. This book ($12) will transform you into a soap-making master.
7 The Big Book of Hacks
Techie at heart? The Big Book of Hacks ($29) teaches you how to improve your home, make geek toys, and upgrade your gadgets.
8 DIY Wine Corks
Don't throw away those leftover corks from Friday night! DIY Wine Corks ($19) teaches you how to turn them into wall art, jewelry, and more.
9 DIY, Dammit!
"The truth is, craftin' ain't easy," reads the description of DIY, Dammit! ($24). "But it also doesn't have to be an exasperating lesson in your own clumsiness." Author Joselyn Hughes offers easy craft guides for the one who may be a little more prone to Pinterest fails.
10 The ABCs of Lemon
Lemons are good for way more than just adding a kick to your water. The ABCs of Lemon ($9) offers lemon-infused instructionals for cleaning, health, and beauty.
11 Your Sharpie Style
If you love to color, tap into your artsy side with Your Sharpie Style ($17). Turns out there's a lot you can do with a few Sharpies!
12 Crafting With Cat Hair
If cat hair is a literal layer of your house, consider this book ($15), which shows you how to make use of it. And no, it's not a joke.
13 DIY Decorating on a Budget
For those looking to stay smart with their budgets, this book ($9) contains 19 frugal ideas for designing your home yourself.
14 Organic Body Care Recipes
You'll find plenty of harsh chemicals in body care products from the drugstore. Try your hand at an all-natural regimen with Organic Body Care Recipes ($19).
