Lazy summer days can turn boring when you run out of books to read and TV shows to watch. Not everyone has the money to spend the day at the mall or shopping around town and the list of things to do can quickly dwindle down. If that’s the case, it’s time to find something crafty to do with your time.
Not sure where to start? Check out our favorite DIY YouTube channels to get some ideas.LaurDIY
21-year-old Lauren from Toronto updates her YouTube site every Sunday with new crafts and DIY life hacks. On her channel you can find workout hacks, beauty tips, and room decor crafts.
OUR FAVORITE DIY VIDEO: We love her tutorials for Halloween costumes. Come Halloween it can be hard to muster up a good costume, let alone one that will make you unique and stand out. Lauren is there to help you out. We’re big fans of the sushi costume. Does it get much cuter than that!?
Oh Joy
Joy Cho features everything from food to fashion and design. When browsing her channel, you’ll come across ideas for entertaining, gifts to make for others, and more.
OUR FAVORITE DIY VIDEO: Joy’s twist on recipes spices up ordinary dishes. We’re drawn to this tutorial for different things you can do with store-bought cupcakes. It’s perfect if you don’t have time to make cupcakes yourself but still would like to bring something unique to the table at your next dinner party.
Dazzle DIY
Aubrey, a college student studying Graphic Design, posts new videos every week. Her videos range from room decor and inspiration to back-to-school and food ideas.
OUR FAVORITE DIY VIDEO: We’re impressed by Aubrey’s creativity with iPad cases. They can be so expensive to buy, so why do that when you can make one of these adorable, totally customizable cases on your own?
Ann Le
Ann Le (or Anneorshine) has a huge following, with more than 1.3 million subscribers. Viewers can learn about DIY holiday and seasonal crafts, cosmetic and beauty products, hair and makeup ideas, and how tos.
OUR FAVORITE DIY VIDEO: How can you resist this adorable tutorial on how to make a donut pillow? However, you may need to dust off your sewing machine and brush up on your sewing skills, as the requires some skill.
A Fab Life
Mary Elizabeth is a professional interior designer and stylist. She started her YouTube channel in 2006 and has 35 videos for DIY crafts, like phone cases and upcycling your lamp.
OUR FAVORITE DIY VIDEO: A gallery wall can look great when done correctly. But it can be so hard to find the correct frames and photos. Not to mention, figuring out an aesthetically pleasing gallery layout can prove to be the most difficult. Thankfully, Mary shares how to preview and put together a beautiful gallery wall.
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