Being quarantined is no fun, or is that up to you? Sure, we’re used to running around as we please, going from here to there with no worries in mind, but we can also find ways to enjoy life during this unprecedented pandemic. That’s why we’ve put together these 50 projects that can take your mind off of the self-isolation and put your body to good use.
Here are 50 DIY projects that will keep you busy during the quarantine
These are great ways to keep your mind and body stimulated during COVID-19.
Some people aren’t letting social distancing stop them from going to the bar. If you can’t actually go to the club, just build one in your house.
This one is so cool! After you order some shrink paper from Amazon or anywhere else that has it, print out the pictures you want on the key chains. Once you’ve done that, you’ll bake the photos in the over to shrink them. Here are the
exact instructions!
Stained glass is really expensive and requires a skilled glass company, but you can make your own make-shift stained glass with just some painters tape and washable markers.
4. Picnic benches for squirrels
This person got so bored, they actually created a picnic table for the squirrels to lounge on. Now the little critters can have a proper meal while sitting down.
5. Upgrade your dog’s house
This clever family added some sweet upgrades to their pooches house! Now he’s got a flower display, light, mail box and a sweet door.
6. Army tank for your cat
These cat owners made an amazing tank for their kitty, now she’s really ready for battle. This took him all afternoon, but he “regrets nothing.”
Now’s a good time to build that greenhouse you’ve always wanted, head to one of the stored that’s open and get to work!
his one requires a little bit of skill with a sewing machine. Just head to your local Walmart and get some fabric, wire, and string. Once you’ve got the material, cut outa pattern that will cover your nose and mouth, sew a little loop on top to fit the wire. After that, sew three to four folds on each side of the mask, followed by loops of stretching string for your ears.
You can pass some of the time by building one of these awesome rooms. Available on Amazon, after you pur your kit together you can add some of your own touches!
This one definately takes some serious skill, but even if you’re not this good, you’ve got to start some where. Really, any kind of art would help pass the time right now.
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11. This is good way to scare your family
One clever kid made this scary spider out of hot glue before painting it to look just like a tarantula. I bet this scared her mom half to death!
News journalist McKay Coppins found a creative way to take his kids to the movies during quarantine, he even made them homemade tickets and a cool candy box.
13. Cardboard box transformer
I have a feeling a lot of kids are going to have some awesome school projects when this quarantine ends, like this massive transformer made out of cardboard. It’s over almost 7 ft tall!
A father and his daughters’ played a social distancing concert for their neighbors. This isn’t exactly a project, but it’s still a great way to pass the time.
15. Cupcake wrapper wreath
Make a wreath out of cupcake liners and a styrofoam wreath. Grab those cupcake liners from your pantry, flatten them before laying them on top of each other in layers and glue them together.
16. Turn your boxes into art
If you’re like me, you have a bunch of old boxes laying around from shopping online. Why no turn the boxes into art? Just cut out cool shapes, paint them different colors and glue them on to a bigger rectangular piece.
17. Yarn embroidery baskets
Back to embroidering, this one’s easy and super cool. All you need is some old yarn and some woven baskets. Then, weave the yarn in and out of the basket to create some colorful designs.
This person made his very own globe of the world, now they can start making it even more detailed to take up some more time!
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19. Play pool with fruits
Turn your dining room table into a pool table. You just need some round fruits or veggies, with some bananas for the pockets.
While you’re stuck in quarantine, why not start training your pets? Looks like this person has enough toilet paper to make through, some people aren’t so lucky.
21. Colorful chalk designs
For this one all you need is some painters tape, colorful chalk, and your imagination. This one’s great if you have kids, they’ll love coloring it in.
22. Social distancing spoon
With this awesome social distancing spoon, you won’t have to get near anyone when you’re serving yourself. Now that’s a smart craft, it may be a little hard to eat with though.
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23. Missing your favorite restaurant?
This girlfriend knew how bad her man wanted his favorite restaurant for his birthday, so she re-created it just for him. She deserves some kind of girlfriend award for this!
Here’s another homemade bar, they really went all out on this one. It even has cool blue lights to set the mood.
25. Build a rock climbing wall
This one is truly amazing! He decided if he could go out and rock climb, he’d just build a real climbing wall in his house. Hopefully it holds up for the entire quarantine.
26. Make your own pendant light
Pendant lights are in right now but they can be super expensive to buy, so why not make your own? It’s a lot easier than you would think,
here’s how.
27. Add some floating shelves
If you have an open corner, now’s the perfect time to add some floating shelves. People tend to leave their corners’ bare, but if you follow
this guide you’ll be making good use of them in no time!
Shag rugs cost a pretty penny at a carpet store, but with some cotton, plastic netting, and cotton piping you can easily make your own. Just follow
these instructions.
Upgrade the aesthetics of your room by making your own bed canopy. All you have to do is follow this
DIY tutorial, and you’ll have one in no time!
30. Honeycomb beeswax candles
Everyone loves a nice candle, but continually buying them can get expensive. The good thing is, you can make your own honeycomb beeswax candles by
following this tutorial. You just have to order the sheets from Etsy.
31. Create your own word search
If you like doing word searches, you’ll love this one! You just have to download and print these
free word search sheets, then, add them to anything you want.
32. Make your own coffee mugs
This one is a great project for the kids and it’s really simple. All you need is some sharpies, and a light colored mug.
Do you have any old wood laying around? If so, this ones for you. You can turn that old wood into a beautiful dining room table, you won’t believe the transformation when your done!
34. Needle felted toilet paper
This person was sick of all the toilet paper hype, so they needle felted their own hilarious toilet paper. Not sure if she can actually use it, but it’s funny none-the-less.
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35. Dinner party for the kids
These parents wanted to ease their childrens’ minds’ with all the COVID-19 worry, so they through them a fancy dinner party. Their dad makes a great butler, he really went all out.
This guys constructed a fort for his wife who’s a Doctor. That’s a great way for her to wind day after a stressful day at work.
This lady has already finished two bunny rabbits, soon she’ll have a whole family of adorable rabbits.
If you’re looking for a wood work project, make a wheel for a ship like this guy. Now when he hits the high-seas, he’ll be able to stir in the right direction.
39. Crafting with old school uniforms
This woman had a bunch of her kids old school uniforms, so she put them to good use and covered pillows with them. Now that’s some great upcycling!
Put those hole punchers to use by making leaf confetti. Forage your yard for good leafs, then hole punch different shapes out of them and you’ll have some unique eco-confetti.
41. Make Fathers Day ties
Fathers Day will be here in no time, this a an awesome gift for the most important man in your life. Just
follow these instructions, he’ll love it!
These family photo paddles will be loads of fun for you and the kids. Just print out some individual photos, mount them to a paddle, and let the fun and games begin.
We all love a nice fire pit, so why not make these mini ones? Just follow this
step-by-step, and you’ll have some incredible mini fire pits’
These are amazing for your dresser and really easy to make. Just get your favorite colors’ of clay and mold it to your liking. You’ll never lose those important rings with these!
These were originally made for weddings, but they make great fancy dog leashes. Follow
these steps, and you’ll be walking your dog in style.
46. Marble painted wine glasses
A good amount of wine can help you get through this quarantine, so why not spruce up the glasses? You can learn how to
marble paint them here.
47. Mason jar lid coasters
People absolutely love these! You can make your own custom coasters that will have your guests asking all about them. Just follow these
simple instructions.
48. Make concrete planters
You can make your very own concrete planters, which will save you tons of money and give you more to spend on the actual plants. All you need is some concrete and plastic planters, once you’ve got those, follow
these instructions.
49. Bringing the nightclub to you
These parents’ felt bad about their son spending his 21st birthday in quarantine, so they brought the night-life to him. The dad even acted like a bouncer and checked his ID.
Judging by how many people made their own bars, I’m guessing that’s the number one activity people are missing. This one is fitted with colorful disco lights!
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