We're always looking for new, creative ways to spruce up our homes. Whether you're an outdoorsy gal who wishes to bring nature into your home, a trendsetter who wants to set new examples for friends to follow, or someone in between the two—this article is for you. Below, you'll find 21 awesome DIY projects that are super easy and super cute. You're welcome!

21 Pebble placemat

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If you're a nature-lover, you'll absolutely love this project. Rock placemats are an awesome way of bringing the outdoors inside! If the thought of bringing rocks from outside makes you uncomfortable, you can always purchase bags of clean rocks at a reasonable price from a store. Store-bought rocks can come in many colors, shapes, and sizes. Plus, you know they'll all be flat (which is important when making these rock placemats). But, if you're feeling up to it, I suggest going for a hike with some friends to pick up some rocks you can find in nature! You can always wash the dirt off (and it'll give you a little bit more to brag about when people ask how you made these). All you need to do for this project is use a hot glue gun to glue your rocks together in whatever order you choose. Just make sure you let the hot glue dry before you pick these up! For additional decoration, you could paint faces on the rocks or even spray paint them to look gold. As long as you put your creativity into it, they'll be perfect!

20 Tree jewelry holder

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Via: etsy.com

A great way to show off your earthy side is by bringing nature into your home and using it in the most creative ways. For example, if you're sick of having your jewelry in a box or hidden from plain site, this tree jewelry holder is for you. This is something you can display in your bedroom or bathroom for décor and easy access to your beautiful necklaces. Your friends and family will be amazed at how clever and creative this is, and it'll add a personal touch to your home. Adding rocks to your display is such a pretty touch, too. You can go with plain (or multi-colored) rocks, or find rocks with hand-carved words such as inspiration, courage, and beauty. Whichever way you choose to go, you know that it'll be unique!

19 Mason jar herbs

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I don't know about you, but gardening makes me feel accomplished. I love knowing that I'm growing my own food, pesticide-free! However, not all plants are able to thrive inside (especially if you live in a state with brutal winters). But, something you can always count on is spices! Spices will grow in whatever pot you put them in—as long as they have dirt, water, and space for their roots! Mason jars are great for growing spices because they're able to hold the roots in place. They're also great for decorating! Next time you invite your friends and family over for dinner, pull those herb-filled mason jars off of your window sill and have them pick their own fresh spices! It'll be a great way to show off your green creative thumb!

18 Scrabble coasters

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Via: etsy.com

Throwing a party with your friends? These coasters are sure to wow them! These are so easy to make, too. If you have an old Scrabble game laying around and a hot glue gun, you're ready to make these. If you're feeling up for a challenge, you could try to find longer words than the images pictured above. For example, I'd probably use "brewed," "shaken," "blends," and "mixers." Find some words that you would enjoy having on a coaster. If you're into fruity drinks, you could come up with "mango," "peach," "apple," and "grape." What makes these so unique is the simple fact that you can come up with any combination, and they would still look great. You could paint over the scrabble tiles with a wood stain to make them darker, or put a clear coat on them so the water from the cup doesn't ruin the chips.

17 Phone charger box

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Via: homedit.com

Cell phone chargers are probably one of the most important parts of our phones. Without them, we wouldn't be able to charge up our main source of communication. However, these bendable wires tend to give out on us after a while (not to mention the day-to-day struggle that we, cat owners, face to keep our fluffballs away from them). If you're looking for a fast and easy way to hide these out of sight, you've come to the right place. Take an average-sized shoebox (one that can fit a power strip), cut a few small holes into it, and voilà! You've made yourself a phone charging station! The best part about this contraption is that you can put it almost anywhere and it'll look great! If you have a certain theme in the room you're putting it in, you can decorate the box to match everything else. This hack is truly genius!

16 Button decor

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Via: housetohome.com

Have you ever visited your grandma's house and found a cookie tin, which you opened in the hopes of finding delicious cookies, but instead you found...buttons? Yeah, me too. Why do our grandparents do this to us?! As unfair as it is in the moment (seeing as you won't be able to get that cookie that you longed for), there is a plus side to finding a tin full of buttons—button art! Button art is beautiful, creative, and simple to accomplish! You could take any button from that tin and find a perfect place for it on a canvas board. After you've found the perfect placement for all of your buttons, you'll see the end result and be in awe! Button art is something that can be put onto any wall in your home and manage to fit right in, as if it always belonged there. Plus, if you find a button tin at your grandma's house, it'll be a great bonding moment to have with your grandma while you create art together.

15 Dresser drawer storage units

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Via: fabartdiy.com

Do you have an old dresser which you used as a child, that's now only collecting dust? If so, check out this ingenious hack! Taking the drawers out from your dresser and hang them on the wall! This will add a perfect touch of creativity and style to your room. In the picture posted above, you'll see books, a camera, pictures, and decorative plates inside of the drawers with small knick-knacks on the tops! You can also spray paint the drawers to add a little more color to your life! This hack is so unique and not many people do this. If you're looking for ways to stand out from the crowd, this is one of the best ways to do so!

14 Homemade coat rack

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Via: hirerush.com

If you're looking for something completely unique, this is for you. This handcrafted coat rack is one of the most simple (yet beautiful) decorations I've ever seen. Imagine walking into your home, and instead of throwing your coat or hat on the floor (or hanging it up in a closet), you can place it on a coat rack that you made all by yourself. You can use any type of wood for the hangers, and the frame around it can be painted, stained, or left alone. Just double-check that there aren't any bugs living in the wood that you choose! Some stores sell wood that will be stamped, stating that it's bug and pesticide-free!

13 Laundry sign

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Looking for ways to spruce up your laundry room? Check out the sign above! This is a creative hack that is adorable (and funny)! There are many ways you can customize this sign, too. For example, if you're a fan of Harry Potter, you could write, "Save Dobby" or "Free A House Elf." If you have no idea what I'm talking about, you should go read and watch all things Harry Potter. The creativity doesn't have to stop there, though! If you're a Game of Thrones fan, you could write, "Find your clothes; Winter is coming." Or, if you're just looking for a funny way for others to grab their missing socks, write, "Clean, single, and looking for a match." Whether you choose to be funny or not, it's a great way to add your personality to the room.

12 Frosted cups

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Do you crave Friday night drinks with the girls after a long week of work? If so, you're not alone! Sometimes work gets the best of us, and we just need a break with a few of our closest friends. Frosting plastic wine glasses is a great way to show off your creative side with your friends. All you need is plastic wine glasses (which can be found at any dollar store or Walmart), blue masking tape (to ensure the paint won't go anywhere you don't want it to), some paint, and a lot of creativity! You can choose whether you want to surprise your friends with handmade glasses as a gift, or turn it into a girls night and paint the night away. Whatever you choose to do, your friends will appreciate it and it'll be something they'll never forget.

11 Goal list

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Everybody has goals that they wish to accomplish in their lifetime. Setting a goal is easy, but if you neglect to write it down, it can be forgotten. Not only will this make you feel upset for not following through with something you wanted to do, but it will make you feel lazy for not writing it down in the first place. What better way to stick to your goals than creating a to-do list? Instead of buying a book to write your goals in (that you may end up losing), you can make your very own list with a bit of paper, a sharpie, and a little bit of creativity. You can also hang your homemade list anywhere in your home! Yes, anywhere—by your bed, on the kitchen wall, or near your desk. As long as you see it each day, you'll be sure to complete the goals you set each week!

10 Flameless fire pit

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Ah, campfires. I don't know about you, but I look forward to camping every year when the warm weather comes back around. Sitting next to friends and family next to a fire while roasting marshmallows and telling scary stories is one of the best ways to unwind. This brilliant hack is perfect for those who enjoy campfires just as much as I do, but aren't able to enjoy them all year round. If you're looking for ways to impress your friends and family when they come see you, this is one of them! You can build this in less than 20 minutes and have it lit the whole night (make sure you turn the lights off before going to bed)! If you have a big enough living room, you could blow up an air mattress or set up a tent to sleep in, too! If not, use the cushions from your couch to create a fort! Happy camping!

9 Loose change jar

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I don't know about you, but every time I clean my house from top to bottom, I find loose coins everywhere! This hack is a great way to save up all of your loose change to use at a later date. Instead of finding loose change and setting it down only for it to get lost again, or spending it in a silly way, make a loose change jar! Set a goal on how much you want to save, and continue to check it each week to see if you've met your goal. You can even make a game out of it with family members. Each of you can guess how much change you think is in the jar, and whoever wins (or guesses a number close to the correct one) can win all the money!

8 Melted crayon art

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By now, I'm sure you've seen this trend. Crayon art has been around for a while now, but is still a popular way to add a little bit of color into your life! You can choose to use all the colors of the rainbow, or stick to one color from the color wheel. You can go from a pale yellow to a dark orange, or even a light pink to a deep red. You can also choose what design you want to show off on the canvas, too! A lot of people use the melted crayons to look like raindrops falling on an umbrella with someone underneath of it. Get a little creative and find something that shows off your personality! Whether that's an image, a saying, or just a single word. As long as it makes you happy, and your personality pops, it's a winning piece of art on your wall.

7 Movie ticket box

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This is such a cute idea! If you go to the movies all the time, and keep all of your ticket stubs, this is a great way to show off your love for the theater! There is nothing quite like gathering some friends (or family) together to see a movie that you've been talking about for a few months. This showcase box can be used for concert tickets or plays, too! Not only is this a great piece of decoration for your home, but you can also make one of these boxes for your significant other. Simply gather up all the ticket stubs from movies that you've gone to see together and give it to them as a gift for their birthday or Christmas! They'll be thrilled to receive such a thoughtful gift that showcases the precious memories between you two.

6 Sharpie makeup jars

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Attention all makeup enthusiasts: this hack is for you! What better way to store and show off your makeup than this? This is a great way to show off all of the products you use in a cute and girly way. This is great for makeup artists, as well! Showcase your brushes, lip and eye products, and cotton swabs for customers to see. You can create your own or purchase jars that have been drawn on already. If you're looking for ways to show off your inner beauty and creativity, you should grab a few mason jars and some colored sharpies and make these makeup holders your own!

5 Canned wine holders

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Wine—it's a girl's best friend. Storing wine can be so expensive, though, as wine cabinets tend to be pricey. Have you ever thought of making your own wine cabinet? If not, you're about to! Take the above picture, for example; this wine rack was made from discarded soup cans! All you have to do for this hack is thoroughly wash your old soup cans, carefully take the lids off of each side of the can, and spray paint or decorate them any way you'd like! Then, use some hot glue (or gorilla glue) and carefully put them together! Let them dry overnight, and the next day you'll have your very own wine holder to show off.

4 Mouse pad

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Via: thecraftedlife.com

Mouse pads are great for those who love using wireless mouses instead of the touchpad found on most laptops. Making your own mouse pad is fun and super easy to do! You're able to make them electronically or in person, all by yourself! If you choose to do them electronically, you're able to upload any image you want (and can choose whether or not you want a flat or gelled mouse pad). From there, it will be made and shipped to your doorstep in a few short days! If you choose to personally make your mouse pad, you'll need cardboard for the base, some self-adhesive foam padding, a design of your choice, and some glue. Whichever route you choose to take, it'll be creative and all your own!

3 Felt bookmarks

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Via: liagriffith.com

If you're an avid reader, that always has a different book in your hand, you should personalize your books a little more! Take a look at the felt carved bookmarks in the image above. All are different animals, but all are equally cute. One of the best things about this project is that you can personalize it to match the type of book you're reading. For example, if you're reading a book about sign language, you could make a unique bookmark in the shape of a hand. Or if you're reading a Harry Potter book, you can make a bookmark that looks like the Sorting Hat! The possibilities on this hack are endless.

2 Desk calendar

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Via: annabode.com

One of the best things about working a desk job is that the desk is all your own. You're free to customize it with your own style, focusing on as little—or as many—details as you'd like. There are many important things you need on your desk: a computer, pens, paper, and (most importantly) a calendar! Without a calendar, how would you be able to track all of your meetings and important dates? In the image above, there's a small homemade calendar showcasing one date at a time. However, you can create one for each month of the year with a little bit of paper and pens! Being able to make your own items is such a great way to show off your creative side.