August 21, 2025
DIY crafts is an exquisite approach to slow down, connect with yourself, and create simple moments of joy. The psychological effect of activities such as creating art is profound and serene. DIY crafts can be anything from using an old light bulb for painting to origami. While crafts are often classified as hobbies, they have a deep and immediate impact on your mood and mind. They build confidence, strengthen skills in everyday life, and provide practical introduction to artistic expression. At Meraki art studio in Dubai, the weekend sessions are carefully designed for an experience with simple materials and myriad inspirational moments for you. Whether you have a spare hour or an entire afternoon, these top five ideas with minimal setup are great for a fulfilling me time at home.
1. Jar lanterns outshining the pickles
Before you toss those empty jam jars into the bin, take a look at this glow-up. Grab some acrylic paints, a handful of sequins and charms, and a brush and begin the transformation. If you’re unsure about the charms, shop your art kit and tools at Meraki. You can add a tea light or fairy lights inside the jar for a shimmery lantern on your side table.
2. Desk organiser you never knew you needed
Use your empty cereal cartons to create these DIY organisers for your drawers and cupboards. Grab your paints, brushes, and some washi tape. Layer the boxes with colour, hand-drawn doodles, or geometric shapes and glue the cut out boxes together. Decorate with pull tabs, labels and decorate your wardrobe, jewellery drawer, or your workspace with your own handmade organiser.
3. Coasters that deserve compliments
We all have a collection of small rags, useless lids, or other small things we save for later. Time to dig into that stash. Cut out small cardboard in your desired shapes and make your own DIY coasters. Use a coat of craft or fabric glue to stick the fabric on the surface and leave it to dry under a heavy textbook to bring the design together.
4. The noticeboard that gets noticed
If you’re flooding your refrigerator with sticky notes and ending up ignoring the reminders on there, this is for you. Use an old canvas or cardboard and wrap around a paper of your choice. You can explore with coloured or patterned chartpaper. Add some ribbons or draw a few doodles to personalise it. And voila! You have a dedicated space for all your to-do lists, coupons, and drawings. Put it on the counter top or hang it on the wall to feel mildly organised every morning.
5. Tote bag that speaks for you
Start with a plain canvas tote and a little creative nerve. Get your hands on some fabric paint, sponges, your fingers, or cups and dishes to make patterns and prints. Go for some abstract and edgy composition to show off or paint a background to add some text. Everytime you leave the door with your DIY tote bag and someone asks where did you get that? Enjoy the ‘I made it!’ DIY projects make room for your creativity and leave something lasting and useful. At Meraki art studio, DIY projects are often shaped into weekend workshops welcoming all age groups in the world of art where art is not just made but lived with and used everyday. To explore more about such art workshops visit our website http://www.merakiartstudio.ae.