Unpacked the essentials only to realize you missed the most important items—decor? DW, we got you covered. Personalize your dorm with these DIY ideas to make the perfect space for you *and* your new roomie.
Souvenir Frame
Gather your trinkets for this collage showcase. This DIY doesn’t require a lot of materials other than a frame and your memories to display. (Think: old receipts, stickers, postcards or even figurines.)
When securing your souvenirs, it’s a good idea to make sure your frame has a deeper width in case your trinkets are larger. You also might want to consider attaching them to cardboard or cardstock to secure everything in place. Tip: Use double-sided tape or hot glue to make sure everything stays exactly how you’d like.
@butterluvsblue there are not enough shoe boxes in the world to fit all the stuff i find sentimental so this is quite nice ^.^ #sentimientos #diy #memories
Garland
Make use of all that empty wall space with a custom garland. Using ribbon, hot glue and any other scraps of fabric you’d like, you can create a custom wall accessory. You can also make a paper chain garland or even a star garland for the holidays.
@theclairenecessities + how to tie the perfect bow #essydiy #girlroom #girlydecor #home
Mermaid Jewelry Stand
Using all the seashells you collected over the summer, you can create a jewelry stand that’ll make even Ariel jealous. All you need to do is hot glue the shells you want to use to a taller shell, and repeat to create more levels in your tower. (Tip: When using hot glue, if you have any leftover hanging glue strings, heat the glue with a blow dryer to get rid of them.)
@str4wberrysh0rtkate in love with this diy💞 #katelovesmovies #thoughtdaughter #mutuals #mermaid #diy #seashell #jewlery #seashelljewelry #shell #shelljewelry #shelljewellerydisplays #mermaidjewelry #mermaidstand #jewelrystand #summer #h2ojustaddwater #makomermaids #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #craft #crafty #craftgirlie #aesthetic
Jellyfish Lamp
This one is for my whimsical gals. You’ll need a large plastic bowl as your base. Tip: If your ribbon has any frayed edges, use a lighter along the end, but be careful—you don’t want to hold the fire too close or else you risk burning the ribbon.
@lemerchany 🪼🪼 #jellyfish #princessjellyfish #jellyfishlamp #aquarium #diy #decoration #lamp #tutorial #aguaviva #oceano #ocean #fyp #foryou
Felt Pennants
For the perfect personal touch, try these name pennants that can go either on your wall or door. You’ll need felt, Mod Podge and scissors/X-Acto knife.
@madison.letters felt name pennant tutorial!!⭐️ |#diy #dormdecor #diydecor #pennant #aesthetic #tutorial #diytutorial #college #aestheticdiy #ideas #friendship
♬ Jazz masterpiece “As time goes by” covered by a Jazz violinist by profession(962408) – ricca
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