Dorm rooms can be spartan affairs, without some cozy touches and reminders of home. But these cool, inexpensive craft ideas will add pizazz to any college kid's dorm decorating plans, without costing a fortune. Here are a few DIY dorm decorating ideas.
1. A Cozy Fleece Blanket for the Dorm
Photo by Jackie Burrell
Every dorm room needs a cozy throw, something to wrap about one's shoulders during late night study sessions (or video game marathons) and remind one of home. This soft fleece blanket can be whipped up in an hour or so, in fabrics that match any dorm decor. And it's a great craft project for younger siblings to make too.
2. A Painted Alarm Clock
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Every college kid needs an alarm clock, but who says it has to be boring? Take one ho-hum alarm clock from the dime store. Add a little creativity and some paint, and voila - a one-of-a-kind timepiece.
3. A Photo Pencil Cup
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Photo crafts are a great way to bring family and friends' images into a dorm room. Take a utilitarian, empty soup can or pencil cup, twine a film strip graphic around it and insert photos to make a free and charming reminder of home.
4. Photo Thumbtacks & Magnets
Photo by Jackie Burrell
Dorm rooms aren't exactly known for their counter space or picture hanging options. But these easy to make photo thumbtacks and magnets will let your child’s dorm bulletin board (or mini-fridge) carry constant reminders of his goofy friends and loving family.
5. A DIY Laundry Bag
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Send your new freshman off in style - or at least ready to tackle the dorm laundromat without leaving a trail of dirty socks - with this DIY dorm laundry bag. This is the simplest sort of drawstring bag, a yard-long swath of fabric, folded in half, with a lined top and an iron-on embellishment.
