DIY Projects

Our family is a big fan of DIY projects of all kinds here at Rhythms of Play. We like making everything from homemade gifts to natural cleaning products and larger-scale projects for the backyard, home, and garden, such as an outdoor chalkboard or this DIY fairy garden tutorial. Please look through our popular do-it-yourself projects below, including several DIY projects that can be made for children (or by children), including simple handmade DIY toys and gorgeous homemade gift ideas kids can make!

Popular DIY Projects

large outdoor chalkboard DIY tutorial (photo of Charlize and Nick Kartychok drawing on chalkboard by Nell Regan K. founder of Rhythms of Play)

DIY Outdoor Chalkboard: How to Make and Install

Fairy garden DIY tutorial in a half-wine barrel to attract fairies to your garden.

How to Make a Fairy Garden: Step-by-Step DIY Tutorial

How to start and finish a beaded necklace or bracelet

How to Make (Start and Finish) a Beaded Necklace or Bracelet

DIY Calm Down Sensory Bottles 101

Recent DIY Projects

Have a look at the creative DIY project ideas below. They include handmade gift ideas, children's toys, homemade sensory bottles, jewelry-making tutorials, sewing ideas, open-ended play spaces, bath and body recipes, cleaning solutions, and fun ideas for your backyard, home, and garden!