It’s that time of year: it’s starting to get cold outside, and the days are getting shorter and darker. Despite the potentially dreary weather, you can have a bright, cheerful living space—and there’s nothing happier than fun, fruity dorm décor! If you’re looking for a colorful way to spruce up your living space, then these simple DIY projects are just what you’ve been looking for.
1. 3D Magnets
This tutorial shows you how to make apple magnets, but you could also try pumpkins, lemons, and oranges!
2. Mini Faux Piñatas
Hang these together as a garland, or put them around your dorm on their own as fun decorations! You can find the tutorial here.
3. Garland
This garland is so fun and simple! All you have to do is print and cut the pieces out and string them together. You can make it as long or as short as you want using the tutorial here.
4. Pom Poms
These pom poms are adorable! They would look so sweet in a bowl as a centerpiece, or sewed onto a sweater. Make your own using this tutorial.
5. Tiny Magnets
These tiny magnets are the cutest things ever. Make them using this tutorial to brighten up your fridge!
6. Bright Umbrellas
This DIY will cheer up any rainy day! Bonus: you won’t mix up your umbrella with all of those other black umbrellas out there ever again. Find out how to make yours here.
7. Perler Bead Key Chains
Remember perler beads, the little beads that required an iron and adult supervision back when you were a kid? Now that you’re a grownup, you don’t need the adult supervision—but you definitely need these adorable key chains! Learn how to make them here.
8. Purses and Pouches
Little pouches like these are perfect for organizing your backpack or purse. These fruity pouches make great gifts, and can be used as makeup bags, pencil cases, or even as a clutch purse—find out how here.
9. Fruity Heels
Nothing is more fun than these watermelon-soled heels! Get some cheap heels at a thrift store, and have a blast dolling them up using this tutorial!
10. Citrus Coasters
These felt coasters will brighten up any boring IKEA coffee table or cold winter day. Make your own using this tutorial.
11. Honeycomb Toothpicks
Serving appetizers or a fruit tray? Add a simply sweet touch by making these fruity toothpicks using this tutorial!
12. Strawberry Planter
We love the way that plants make any living space feel: comfortable, homey and put together. This strawberry planter adds another adjective to that list: adorable! Find out how to make your own strawberry planter here.
13. Wrapping Paper
Instead of buying wrapping paper from a retail store, use these tutorials to wrap your gifts in a fun, unique style! If this seems like too much work for you, simply cut a lemon or orange in half, paint it, and use it to stamp plain white paper. Then wrap and voilà!
14. Watermelon Welcome Mat
Turn a boring doormat into a bright, welcoming watermelon! If you buy a circular mat, you can make two mats for the price of one. Find out how to make it here.
Which of these fun, fruity DIYs will you try, collegiettes?