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5 Weekend DIYs You Can Finish In An Afternoon

Weekends are perfect for quick wins 💙

Here are 5 cozy DIYs you can finish in one afternoon.

1. Make a twine-wraped candle jar

2. Hand-paint simple coasters

3. Stencil a tote bag

4. Create watercolor bookmarks

5. Put together a photo collage

Save these DIYs and try one this weekend -- then shae your favorite in the comments!

#creativeprojects #cozyweekend #mindfulmaking #weekendDIY #thecreativebluejay

2025/9/20 Edited to

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May I ask what you used for the watercolor bookmarks?

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