Decorating the Home: 8 DIY Ideas for Mom and Child

Children are excellent helpers when searching for creative solutions. Try at least one of the eight DIY ideas we offer. Good mood is guaranteed.

Decorating Walls

Colored paper can work wonders: it is perfect for wall decoration. Ask your child to choose a design and carefully trace its outline onto paper. Now you just need to cut out the shapes and glue them to the wall. You can, of course, buy ready-made stencils, but making them yourself is much more fun.

Creating a Painting

This idea will please even the youngest. Two palms, paint, and a bit of imagination will give you the best abstraction in the world. You can proudly frame it and hang it on the wall.

Creating Clouds from Cotton

Who among us didn’t dream of touching clouds with our hands? And yet, they can be made right at home. For this dream, you’ll need a little helper, plenty of cotton, and a starch paste (one cup of water and two teaspoons of potato starch, brought to a boil). Finished clouds can be hung on ribbons and decorated with them in the child’s room.

Decorating Walls with Photos

Choose your favorite photos together with the little one and hang them on the wall. Frames can be painted in various colors using paints or adorned with small shells and beads.

Creating a Topiary

Any little details matter in home decor, many of which you can make with your own hands. Suggest children create a fairy tree that brings luck and well-being.

For making a topiary, any natural materials (like branches and shells) can be used, dried spices, and even candies. Be careful with the last ones though: they often disappear without a trace at the beginning of the project.

Decorating Plant Pots

If someone always forgets to water the plants, it doesn’t mean they’re scattered. It’s just that the pots are not eye-catching enough to draw attention. Paints, plastiline, and even old wool socks can help fix this. With the last one it’s simple: cut off the sock under the heel, fold over the edges and slip it onto the pot.

Painting Vases

The same can be done with vases, especially if they are white or transparent. Glitter, threads, and lace also look great. Consult with the little one about vase decoration — you’ll see their ideas might surprise you.

Decorating Mirrors

Another idea to implement together with your child is decorating a mirror. A beautiful border can be made using clear glue and any available materials. The child will surely enjoy picking beads and buttons for decoration. And even better, if it’s edible materials — like grains or pasta.

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