The Nantucket Gate Blog has some simple, yet lovely apartment DIYs for you this month to decorate your Nantucket Gate apartment. It’s time to get crafty and creative. Have fun!
We’ve found a way to hide all those long and ugly cords under the TV set! This DIY comes from Simplette. You’ll need a decorative gift box and a pair of scissors. You can find these boxes at a local craft or Target store or Target online. First, cut a 2-3 inch slit down the side on end of the box. This will allow the cords to come out of the box. Next, stick your power bar along with the lengthy cords inside the box. Put the lid back on and you’re done! Visit the link above for pictures to guide your DIY.
Here’s a fun twist on a boring ol’ door mat. This DIY comes from Sugar Bee Crafts. Make sure to do this DIY outside with newspaper under your working area. Find the perfect door mat here if you don’t already have one. After that, you’ll need a stencil (of whatever you’d like) and spray paint in the color of your choice. Use contact paper to make your stencil. You can use a Silhouette Cameo to cut out the contact paper, or try freehanding using an X-Acto knife or razor blade. Once you have your stencil, simply lay down the stencil on the mat and secure with tape. Make sure your mat is covered everywhere except for the stenciled portion. Spray paint your stencil. Let it dry, pull off your stencil, and voila — you have a beautiful door mat!
Once your favorite candle is all burned up, use the glass for a decorative home piece. You’ll need a short glass or jar (with perpendicular flat sides), small sticks, and a hot glue gun. Break or cut the branches to be about the same height as the glass. Stick the branches onto the glass using the glue gun. Continue this until you can’t see much of the glass. Place a tea light or small candle inside for a beautiful glowing light.
What is your favorite apartment DIY? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for reading! We hope that you have a great month here in Tacoma, WA!