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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Bentley chapter.

When the weather outside is gloomy and cold at Bentley, it is sometimes best to stay warm and cozy in your dorm room. Who says you have to sit around all day watching Netflix? It is time to get creative!

 

Make your own string of lights

 

What you need:

  • String lights

  • Ping pong balls

  • Scissors or exacto-knife

 

What to do:

  • Using either the scissors or the exacto-knife, cut a small X in a ping pong ball

  • Put one light into that hole as far as it will go

  • Repeat with the remaining balls and lights! It’s that easy!

 

 

 

DIY shoes

 

What you need:

  • Pick up a cheap pair of shoes from Target or Walmart or use an old pair you already own!

  • Sharpies

  • Paint

  • Paint brushes

 

What to do:

  • Go on Pinterest for some inspiration!

  • Come up with some designs and colors that you want your shoes to have

  • You can trace out a pattern or just try painting freehand!

  • Before you know it, you’ll have a pair of unique DIY shoes!  

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Allison Weed

Bentley '20

Allison Weed is a senior at Bentley University. She is majoring in Marketing with minors in Information Design and Corporate Communication, and International Affairs. She is the President and Campus Correspondent of the Bentley University Her Campus Chapter.