So it may not quite be wedding season yet, but if you’re engaged, it’s wedding registry season! And if you’re like Kevin and I, Target will become your go to place for everything home. Target’s Wedding registry is packed with tons of must-have items that you’ll definitely want to add to your registry… and tons of items that you didn’t even think you needed (like a Dyson DC65 Animal Upright Vacuum—I love ours)!
One of the things that was important to us when we completed our wedding registry was choosing items that we loved and that were us. Some of my favorite items in our home are really simple things that I customized with a little DIY. Because when everyone else can have the same thing it’s fun to make your home as unique as you and your spouse. Rather than have a traditional linen closet, we opted for open shelving loaded with baskets. I painted old business with chalkboard paint and attached them to the baskets to create labels for each one. Now we both never have to wonder what goes where or where the extra toilet paper is because it’s so clearly marked. So simple, yet so functional. I just love projects like that!
Another fun (and functional) project is to customize cork tiles into a monogram board.
Supplies:
– The Board Dudes Cork Board Tiles
– Printed monogram letter template
– Tape
– Utility or craft knife
– Cutting mat (if you don’t have one you can also use a sheet of thick cardboard to cut on)
– Strong double-sided tape or all-purpose glue
Step 1: Use a word processing program to create a template of your monogram letter. Since the titles are 12″ x 12″ you will need to print your letter on multiple sheets of paper and piece them together using tape.
Step 2: Tape the monogram letter to one sheet of cork. Then use your craft or utility knife to cut out the letter. Repeat this step with another sheet of cork.
Step 3: Use strong double-sided tape or all-purpose glue to adhere both layers together. If using glue, allow it to dry completely it’s ready to be used! You can place the letter on a desktop or use the adhesive mounting squares that come with the tiles to display it on the wall.
Want to customize it a bit more? Use some craft paint to paint the cork tiles after you’ve created your monogram.
Target is full of tons and tons of great items (which you totally already knew) and many of them are the perfect starting point for great DIY projects. Here are a few of my favorite registry finds and some tips on how to make them perfectly you.
1. Jenga. Make game night at your house everyone’s favorite night. Use craft paint to paint the wood blocks in your signature colors (or even your seasonal favorites).
2. Threshold Acacia Rectangle Platter. Use gold mylar tape or gold contact paper to dress it up. The best part is that if you get tired of the design you can just peel it up!
3. Threshold Ceramic Napkin Holder. Use on a desk to hold papers or by the foyer to hold mail. Dress it up with a couple coats of spray paint.
4. The Board Dudes Cork Board Tiles. Perfect for adding your new initial to your home.
5. Pyrex 10-Piece Storage Set. Add chalkboard labels to the front of each container so you always know what’s inside.
6. Threshold Storage Bin. Use painter’s tape and craft paint to create a geometric pattern on the front of these bins. Or use a stencil to label their contents.
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{The awesome black geometric heart shown on the board is actually a removable tattoo! Get the details on how they were made on Oleander + Palm}
Love the tutorial! I think a painted doormat is always fun too. It’s cheap and easy to mix up patterns/colors seasonally.
I love to take mirrors (especially in the clearance section) and paint the frames to match our home. . it makes a mix match look that is perfect!
I wasn’t able to submit a blog comment earlier with my email – so here it is. I think my favorite DIY are ones that involve desk organization and planning. Especially DIY calendars and cable holders!
I think my favorite DIY project around my house was making a headboard for our master bedroom’s bed. It was fun to pick out the fabric and learn through trial and error, and now I get to enjoy it every day!
I like to us chalk labels to organize food jars.
Our favorite DIY project was our nightstands made from crates! nickijoseph91@gmail.com
Great idea with the cork board! :)
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Loving the cork board idea! Currently engaged, so I’m looking into some things like this :)
I love Target! We registered there and got the black and white gallery frames that we reused family pictures and decorations from the wedding. It’s my favorite decor in the house
What a fun project… initials for each of my kids would be a great way to keep their important papers and other littles at easy access!
Glitter bottom mason jars! EVERYWHERE!
I found a large initial letter at Michael’s..cut out the back..installed large string lights and hang it in my room!
Love this! I think I’m partial because it’s a “K,” but it’s awesome!
I like to decorate picture frames and make my own wall art!
I like customizing with paint colors and adding stripes , chevron etc for a little more interest.
Crown Molding! adds such finish to any room.
Paint is an inexpensive way to customize your home!
I like to customize by adding shelving to show off pictures and souvenirs.
I love to hit the thrift stores to find something I can paint or stain to add to my home. I just stumbled upon your blog today and love your projects!
I always make new wreaths for the season and generally make some kind of centerpiece for the entryway. I love the idea of cutting the name/initial corkboard!!
I use washi tape to hang family snapshots on the walls!
What a simple, yet beautiful & creative idea!
I love creating my own art, or even better having a painting party with friends and decorating with what they make.
Apparently, I’m a shelf builder. I built shelves in the water closet, turned the coat closet in my kitchen into an appliance garage by building shelves, and did built in bookshelves in the office – so far. I have lots more ideas. :)
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I like to do DIY stuff in our kitchen-specifically make my own cleaners.
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Adding lots of different picture frames made from recycled wood.
I love to make DIY wreaths :)
I’m not super crafty but I did do a DIY abstract painting to put in my kitchen because all I had was a huge blank wall. It’s not the most attractive thing but it works! HA! kendal608(at)aol(dot)com
oops…i misspelled my own email… kendall608(at)aol(dot)com
my favorite diy project was making a side table out of an old barrel
my email is coleslaura2211(at)yahoo(dot) com
I really like hanging chalkboards for to do lists and decorating our bar carts with fun glassware and diy coasters!
I love making my own art work to hang on the walls
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My favorite home DIY decor is putting vinyl on the walls. It adds a great and unique touch! Thanks for the giveaway! DamianMom at yahoo dot com