Effortless Girl - DIY Projects - Holiday

DIY Paper Flowers ….Hyacinths!

Welcome to warm weather! Everyone is running in and out of the house with cut grass covered feet and a door mat is a summer must-have. Today we’ll craft DIY Door Mats to make your door feet-ready with a touch of style. We’re giving it a little extra with sponge paint watermelon slices! The cost is roughly $5-10 and you…

DIY Decor, Spring Projects

DIY Spring Vases

May 10, 2026

This project is super easy that even the kids can do it for you! We’re making DIY Spring Vases!! This faux pottery creation costs less than $5 and makes the perfect Mother’s Day gift. The concept is simple and uses paint mixed with baking soda and either puffy stickers or furniture protectors. It’s the ultimate spring project that is super…

DIY Decor

DIY Paper Flowers ….Hyacinths!

April 29, 2026

Hyacinths are perfect for Spring and DIY Paper Flowers are a fun gift to give and make. They’re an easy project for all ages and a low cost, creative option for a gift for mom. Each flower costs roughly fifty cents and takes about five minutes to craft. I used spray painted wine bottles for vases for an extra unique…

DIY Decor, Repurposed Things

DIY Decorative Vases

March 23, 2026

This is one of my favorite DIY Projects. I didn’t think I would end up liking it as much as I did. The BEST part is I used empty PICKLE and MAYO jars to make uber cool DIY Decorative Vases. How cool is that? The cost is under $5 per vase (jar) and that’s if you have to buy it…

Easter, Holidays

DIY Easter Basket

March 10, 2026

This project is so simple! We’re making a DIY Easter Basket using CANDY boxes as the basket itself! It’s so simple to put the pieces together and the result is creative and Sweet! The total cost for the basket can be under $5 (or more depending on your candy choices)….so let’s go! Materials: Candy Boxes or packages – at least…

DIY Decor, Easter, Holidays

DIY Spring Decor

March 4, 2026

Spring is mostly here and my allergies know it. This project is easy DIY Spring Decor that won’t make you sneeze. We’re making bunny carrot decor from Easter themed jump rope – SO cute!! The cost of each carrot is about $1.50 and worth every affordable penny!! (they pair perfectly with these Bunny Napkin Rings). Click here and here for…

Valentine’s Day

DIY Heart Napkin Rings

February 6, 2026

DIY Heart Napkin Rings! This super adorable table decor idea is SO simple (and perfect for kids too) to create and costs $.75 cents per napkin ring! Save your money for your sweetie’s Valentine gift – plus who doesn’t love some nostalgia with the sweetheart candy hearts? Check out the how to here and here! Materials: Cardboard paper towel roll…

Valentine’s Day

DIY Valentine’s Mugs & Plates

February 6, 2026

DIY Valentine’s Mugs and Plates made with Nail Polish! Repurpose old mugs and plates (or thrift them) and use dollar store nail polish to make the MOST ADORABLE Valentine’s Day themed decor & gifts. These mugs and plates are super easy (and affordable) to create and great in a time crunch. Make a cute jewelry tray for yourself or an…

DIY Projects, Super Bowl

DIY Pom Poms

January 31, 2026

The Super Bowl season is here! Pom poms make the perfect accessory for watching football. This fun project is a Super Bowl must have – plus the pom poms are simple and very inexpensive. Let’s make DIY Pom Poms for $1 each pom. Materials: Plastic Rectangular Table Covering (Buy multiples to use more than one color) Scissors Ruler Electrical Tape…

DIY Decor, Super Bowl

Super Bowl Trophy DIY

January 28, 2026

Winning the Lombardi Trophy is the whole point of the biggest game day of the year. Today’s project is a version of the trophy to use at your Super Bowl party as a centerpiece, photo prop, or to celebrate at the end of the game. This Super Bowl Trophy DIY uses items you either have at home or you can…

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Julie, The Effortless Girl, is from a small (teeny tiny) community in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina. The Effortless Girl was born out of a desire to challenge herself to find accessible, unique lifestyle ideas with cost savings in mind. LEARN MORE >