guest post - top 5 diy projects:

Today's guest post comes from B for Bel, who submitted her top five favorite diy projects! Enjoy, and happy friday!

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It seems to be a rising trend now for people to build everything inside their homes. I am starting to realize that just about everything can be saved and re-used into something else. Pretty soon, we are all going to start constructing our own houses of straw, sticks and bricks!

I am loving this creative movement and I hope that it is here to stay. It brings a much more sentimental quality to people's homes and also, perfect ice breakers if you're an awkward guest :) Here are some of my favorite DIY items of the week.

1. DIY Lightbulb Vases

I saw these a couple of months back and am still gaping at them despite having looked at them a million times consecutively. Where do I even start? Oh, the simplicity, the creativity, the brilliance!

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2. DIY Anthropologie Teacup Lamp Replica

One of my favourite DIY projects of all time. I dare say the replica is even better (to me) than the original!!! I love how there's a fun mixture of colours and patterns, making it stand out even more.

3. Of The Meadow Yard Stakes Vase

Not exactly a DIY project since these are selling for $68 at BEHLDN, but I think it's simple enough to replicate. It can really bring a rustic, back-to-nature quality to the home if done well.

4. DIY: Mini Doily-print Bowl

The beauty of this project is in its absolute simplicity. I know, I know, I already said that about the others, but this one just takes the cake. Inexpensive, beyond easy and looks a million bucks.

5. Hammered Spoon Place Card

Your guests are going to remember you for life for this. At least I would. Beautiful and intricate, this is the most creative place card I have seen thus far. The leaf ribbon on it is just the perfect finishing touch to a fancy, sentimental get-together.