21 DIY Hacks To Up Your Jean Shorts Game

Say goodbye to boring jean shorts!

1. Floral Print Denim Shorts

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Use any hand stamp for this DIY project. Find out more here.

2. Galaxy Jean Shorts

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They will be out of this world. Find out more from this picture tutorial here.

3. Watermelon Tie Dye Shorts

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Find out how to make these watermelon shorts here.

4. Shorts Decorated with Lace Ribbon

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Cotton lace ribbon will work best for this DIY project. Find more instructions here.

5. DIY Distressed Cutoffs with Fun Pockets

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Choose any fabric design for this one! Find out more here.

6. Chevron Friendship Bracelet Jean Shorts

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The only thing better than friendship bracelets are friendship jean shorts. Instructions here.

7. Studded Shorts

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Find out how to make these shorts and 16 other DIY stud projects here.

8. Half White Denim Shorts

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Use a scissor and a cheese grater to add some flare to the ends. Find more instructions here.

9. Ombre Shorts

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Give your old jeans the ombre look. Find instructions here.

10. Doily Shorts

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A great use for all those doilies you have around the house! Find instructions here.

11. Leopard Print Shorts

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Find out how to make these leopard print shorts here.

12. Fringe Jean Shorts

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Add some texture to your shorts. Find out more here.

13. Tie Dye Jean Shorts

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These tie dye shorts may take a little bit of time to make but they are worth it in the end! Find out more instructions here.

14. Pattern Denim Shorts

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A super simple DIY to repurpose an old t-shirt. Find instructions here.

15. American Flag Dip Dyed Shorts

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Perfect for 4th of July. Find more instructions here.

16. Sashiko Stitching Shorts

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So many options! Find more instructions here.

17. American Flag Jean Shorts

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America! Find more instructions here.

18. Design Shirts to Shorts

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Upcycle any old t-shirt! Find instructions here.

19. Crystal Embellished Denim Shorts

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Bring out the bedazzler! Find out more here.

20. Aztec Print Shorts on Bleached Denim

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Use fabric paint or fabric markers to create the perfect aztec print! Find more instructions here.

21. Grumpy Cat Shorts DIY

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Grumpy Cat would approve. Find more instructions here.