Quick-and-Easy DIY Projects for Absolute Beginners

People all across the globe are making their own jewelry, housewares, clothing and gift items with their bare hands. What's more is the DIY bug just keeps spreading through us like a (delightful) forest fire. If you've always wanted to dive in and take part in this handmade revolution, why not try one of these super simple projects for beginners? You might be surprised at how quickly you get the hang of it... and where your inspiration will take you.

Personalized Coffee Mugs 
As easy as DIY gets, personalized coffee mugs are also counted among the most popular homegrown houseware items on the internet. All you need is an oil-based sharpie paint marker and an oven and you'll have a beautiful, heartfelt mug in no time.

Color-Coded Nail Polish Keys 
Have too many keys for one person to keep track of? Using just a couple of nail polish colors (and some optional glitter), you can easily distinguish your car key from your house key in a way that expresses your individuality. 

Rustic Wood Plank Necklace Rack 
Not only is this an ideal creation for beginners, it's also a great gateway to future crafts. Gathering old furniture knobs from a local thrift store or flea market, you simply screw the knobs onto a piece of driftwood and hang the rack wherever you'd like. It fast, it's simple, and it's lovely.

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