21 DIY Projects That Are Perfect For Rainy Days

    If those April showers are keeping you (or your family) cooped up, may as well spend that time making something awesome!

    Lindsey I.
    by Lindsey I.

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    1. Upcycled Rain Boot Holder

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    Upcycle a palette to make the perfect place to stash those muddy rain boots after a good puddle splashing.

    2. Puppy Rain Jacket

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    Make sure your best friend stays dry and cozy during the rainy season, too.

    3. Beach Terrariums

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    Dream of sunnier, beachier days to come by potting up some quick and easy terrariums.

    4. Scandinavian Coffee Mugs

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    Enjoy your favorite coffee and tea while staring out at the misty rain with a set of sleek Scandinavian Mugs.

    5. Polymer Bead Necklace

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    Roll and bake your way to a new necklace to wear when the flowers finally start to bloom.

    6. Fruit Slice Umbrellas

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    Upgrade your basic umbrella with some serious fruit punch and take on those raindrops in style.

    7. Embellished Rain Boots

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    Just because it's raining doesn't mean your shoes can't be cute! A few simple swap-outs and you've got yourself a chic new pair of wellies.

    8. Polka Dot Rain Hat

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    Weather-proof your 'do with a cute (and waterproof) rain hat!

    9. Rain Boot Liners

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    Add a bit of extra warmth to your rain boots with a pair of easy boot liners.

    10. Crochet Little Raindrops

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    Embrace the rain and put your crochet hook to work with these sweet little yarn raindrops.

    11. Cloud Garland

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    Puffy little felt cloud garland will brighten up even your gloomiest rainy day.

    12. Donut Coasters

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    Craving donuts? Paint up a cool set of coasters instead!

    13. "Porcelain" Pottery

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    Spruce up your home decor with some unlikely elements.

    14. Animal Bookends

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    Get your book situation organized with some fun animal bookends.

    15. Gold Dot Mugs

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    Give a 24-carat sparkle to your tried and true mugs with a little bit of gold paint and your oven.

    16. Coiled Rope Basket

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    Make a place to stash your odds and ends with chunky coiled baskets.

    17. Tiny Cork Planters

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    Don't waste your time feeling bad about all that wine you drink, just turn the corks into cute little planters.

    18. Note Hanger

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    Organize your lists, post-its and receipts with a gilded note hanger.

    19. Homemade Face Mask

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    Take some time for yourself and whip up one of these 6 facial masks you can make with ingredients straight from your kitchen.

    20. Rainy Day Cocktails

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    You don't have to have a sunny day to kick back and enjoy a yummy springtime cocktail.

    21. Instagram Pop Blocks

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    Make memories by printing out your favorite Instagram photos and making fun little photo cubes.