10 DIY Projects to Try This Summer

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Just because summer is about to end, it doesn't mean that you have to put the summer festivities on a halt so early. If you're in need of a creative push for the end of the summer, we've rounded up five of our favorite projects for you to do before the summer ends that are perfect for when you need to bring the heat!

Source: Studio DIY

This is one of those projects that you look at and you think, WHY DIDN’T I THINK OF THAT? Studio DIY‘s genius idea for making a pool float into a drink cooler has made out pool parties 10x better, and can’t wait to pop this into our pools ASAP.

Source: Honestly WTF

If you have a green thumb while being outdoors this summer, you might as well make sure your pots look great too. With this awesome and easy DIY from Honestly WTF, your outdoor (or indoor) garden will look amazing with a little bit of painter’s tape and gold leaf.

Source: A Kailo Chic Life

Looking to make you gallery wall even more amazing? With this quick DIY from Kailo Chic on making this amazing holographic mirror frame, you’ll be able to make any minimal gallery wall in your home pop!

Source: Camille Styles

Is summer even really complete if it doesn’t have watermelon included? Say hello to this amazing and delicious cherry watermelon salad from Camille Styles that you can make to impress your pool party guests, or even take to a summer movie picnic!

Source: Sugar and Cloth 

Last but not least, we have this amazing inspo from Ashley Rose herself on how to make the perfect luxe poolside entertaining area, equipped with snacks, comfy pillows, drinks, and music to keep your guests entertained. Ditch the old fold over table and impress your guests with chic decor that would make them want to come back again for your next shindig!

What have been some of your favorite projects to do this summer! Make sure to share with us and tag us @BeMakeful!