These August 2015 DIY trends highlight a variety of recipes and step-by-step guides that make replicating that expensive bag you desire a breeze.
A playful tutorial instructs you on how to turn a plain pair of white sneakers into a pair of fruit watermelon kicks that are perfect for summer. Meanwhile, 3D-printed pot gardens help kick-start your at-home hydroponics system without dishing out a lot on expensive tools.
In terms of recipes, there are plenty of selections that fuse the world of health and indulgence in ways that won't break your diet. Homemade peach ice cream made from sour cream is a lighter summertime treat than traditional varieties, while grilled melon pizzas offer a refreshing take on everyone's favorite comfort food.
Top 90 DIY Trends in August
From Tropical Sour Cream Desserts to Printed Pot Gardens:
Rebecca Byers — Aug 2, 2015 — Art & Design
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DIY Wallpaper Cakes
This Unique Recipe Lets You Cover Your Cake in Any Pattern Imaginable
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Personalized Tattoo Machines
The 'Personal Tattoo Machine' Allows User to Self-Administer Tattoos
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Retro Camping Vehicles
This Vintage Camper Combines Retro Designs and Contemporary Features
87
3D-Printed Supercars
Divergent Microfactories Unveils a Stunning Printed Car Design
86
Newspaper Prom Dresses
These Handmade Prom Dresses are Made Entirely from Recycled Materials
85
Mobile Photographer Studios
'Lightcase Pro' is a Portable Photography Studio for Mobile Devices
84
Hand-Held Wall Printers
This Design Tool Lets You Print Graphics Directly onto Your Wall
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Customized Coloring Luggage
These Luggage Pieces Allow Consumers to Track Their Travels in Color
82
Fragrance-Blending Kits
This Kit Allows Customers to Mix Their Own Customized Fragrances
81
Printed Pot Gardens
3Dponics' Downloadable Hydroponic System Supports Medical Marijuana Growth
80
Bacon Apple Rings
This Re-Designed Onion Ring Combines Sweet Fruit with Crispy Smoked Meat
79
Couples Whiskey Tumbler Kits
This DIY Whiskey Tumbler Kit Makes a Fun Date Night Activity
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Vegetable-Infused Ice Cubes
These Frozen Veggie Cubes are a Unique Addition to Drinks
77
Feminist Coloring Books
This Clever Activity Book Helps to Combat Misogyny and Racism
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Magnetized Wall Decals
This Magnetic Paint Lets You Easily Redecorate Walls Over and Over Again
75
DIY Rainbow Putty
This Kid-Friendly Craft is Made Using Simple Household Ingredients
74
Fruity Sneaker DIYs
Bespoke Bride's Watermelon Sneaker Project is Easy and Inexpensive
73
Interactive Cocktail Websites
This Site Shares How-To Videos to Make Hendrick’s Gin Drinks
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Miniature Fruit Pizzas
These DIY Pizza Treats are a Fun and Easy Activity for Children
71
Durable Rubber Adhesives
This Reusable Adhesive is Perfect for Fixing All Kinds of Items
70
Whackable Flat-Packed Furniture
These DIY Furniture Pieces Can Be Assembled with a Wooden Mallet
69
Zesty Pickled Zucchinis
This Easy DIY Recipe Makes Two Pints of Sweet and Tangy Zucchinis
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Geeky Ice Cream Sandwiches
These Ice Cream Treats are Shaped Like Retro Game Boy Consoles
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DIY Pineapple Lights
This Simple Tutorial Provides Instructions for Making Fruit-Themed Lights
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Dunkable Cheese Sandwiches
These Sandwich Rolls are Perfect for Dipping in a Bowl of Tomato Soup
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Tropical Sour Cream Desserts
This DIY Peach Ice Cream Uses Four Ingredients, Including Sour Cream
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DIY Water Filters
The 'Sustainable Filtration Kit' Allows Users to Make Their Own Carbon Filter
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Microwaveable Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Tasty Cookies Can Be Baked in the Microwave
62
DIY Coconut Coffee Scrubs
This Homemade Body Exfoliant Recycles Used Grounds and Smells Delicious
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Simple Strawberry Fruit Rolls
These Easy DIY Fruit Rolls Only Require Three Ingredients
60
DIY Wine Cocktails
This Homemade Wine Cooler is the Perfect Drink for Hot Summer Days
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Boozy Watermelon Slushies
This Fruity Summer Drink Combines Watermelon, Lime Juice and Vodka
58
DIY Rainbow Paint Rollers
This Hybrid Roller Uses 10 Different Colors to Paint Beautiful Rainbows
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Customizable Gamified Bed Sheets
The Game of Love Kit Turns Any Bed into a Romantic Game Night
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Colorful Citrus Cookies
These Zesty Cookies are the Perfect Dessert for Summer Parties
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DIY Frozen Dog Treats
This Simple DIY Recipe is Perfect for Preventing Your Pup from Overheating
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Upcycled Gladiator Sandals
These Wrapped Gladiator Sandals are Easy to Create and Wear
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Strawberry Basil Popsicles
These DIY Strawberry Ice Pops Feature Fresh Basil Leaves
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Boozy Homemade Marshmallows
This Recipe for Vodka Marshmallows is Perfect for Any Party
51
Handheld Digital Drawing Tools
The Scriba is an Ink-Free Drawing Aid Used to Draw & Sketch Online
50
Cookie-Covered Popcorn
This Recipe Celebrates National Junk Food Day with a Sweet & Salty Treat
49
Pickle-Enhancing Recipes
These DIY Summer Pickles Will Add a Zing to Any Picnic or Barbecue
48
DIY Chocolate-Dipped Cones
These Dipped Ice Cream Cones Help Dress Up Any Frozen Treat
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Chocolate-Covered Avocado Popsicles
This Frozen Avocado Dessert is Dairy-Free and Vegan-Friendly
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Crunchy Cereal Popsicles
These DIY Rice Krispie Snacks are Shaped Like Familiar Summer Treats
45
Marshmallow Omelettes
This Japan-Styled Egg Meal is Made Using a Sweet Campfire Treat
44
DIY Mocha Ice Cubes
This Caffinated Ice Cube Recipe is the Secret to Perfect Summer Coffee Drinks
43
DIY Kombucha Teas
This Recipe for Homemade Kombucha is Completely Customizable
42
Taco-Inspired Cookies
These Adorable Cookies are a Fun Way to Enjoy a Classic Mexican Dish
41
Minty Cookie-Covered Popcorn
This Delicious Popcorn Treat is Infused with Mint Chocolate Cookies
40
DIY Watermelon Pudding
This Easy Fruit Pudding is Cooked and Cooled Using Only Three Ingredients
39
Tropical Kiwi Shooters
These Clever Shot Glasses are Made from Hollowed Out Kiwis
38
DIY Paleo Protein Bars
This No-Bake Recipe for Healthy Paleo Protein Bars is a Crunchy Snack
37
Patriotic Summer Popsicles
This DIY Frozen 4th of July Dessert Gets Its Colors from Fresh Berries
36
BBQ-Inspired Cookies
These DIY Macarons are Designed to Look Like Classic BBQ Dishes
35
Roasted Cherry Smoothies
This Healthy Milkshake-Inspired Smoothie will Satisfy Sweet Cravings
34
Banana Pie Pudding Pops
This DIY Recipe Combines Fresh Bananas and Vanilla Wafers
33
Cheesy French Toast Sandwiches
This Hybrid Sandwich Combines French Toast with Ham AND Cheese
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Spicy Curry-Flavored Pizzas
This Exotic Naan Pizza Features Red Curry Paste and Sriracha Sauce
31
Boozy Berry Ice Cream
This Recipes Turns Leftover Fruit Crumble into Alcohol-Infused Ice Cream
30
Minimal Marble Hangers
This DIY Marble Hanger is a Quick and Simple Craft
29
Coconut Mint Margaritas
This Margarita Recipe is From the Summer Cocktail Campaign #SipsForSummer
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Nutty Vegetarian Meatballs
These Tasty Meatless Meatballs are Made from Raw Walnuts and Brown Rice
27
Edible Sprinkle Bowls
This Easy DIY Recipe Makes Colorfully Edible Bowls for Ice Cream
26
Boozy Gummy Bears
These Alcoholic Gummies are a Fun Alternative to Other DIY Shooters
25
Tie Dye Soaps
This DIY Craft Idea Makes Beautiful Tie Dye Soaps that are Perfect for Gifts
24
DIY Fruity Freezies
These Otter Pops from SUGARPOP are an Easy and Delicious Summer Snack
23
Fried Alfredo Pasta Balls
This Remixed Chicken Alfredo Pasta Comes in a Unique Ball Form
22
Spicy Watermelon Popsicles
These Refreshing Ice Pops are Infused with Fresh Ginger
21
Tangy Watermelon Daiquiris
This Recipe is a Refreshing Way to Celebrate National Daiquiri Day
20
DIY Tricolor Macarons
These French Pastries are the Perfect Way to Celebrate Bastille Day
19
Veggie Kabob Macarons
These Veggie Desserts Looks like Real Tomatos with the Use of Edible Markers
18
Glitter-Infused Popsicles
These Tasty Blackberry Ice Pops are Made with Edible Glitter
17
Cinnamon Roll Muffins
These Decadent DIY Muffins Feature a Sweet Streusel Topping
16
Essential Oil Bug Sprays
This All-Natural Concoction Keeps the Mosquitos at Bay in a Healthy Way
15
Cheesy Beer Pretzels
This DIY Recipe Elevates Traditional Pretzels by Adding Homemade Beer Cheese
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Grilled Melon Pizzas
Kick Off National Grilling Month with This Reinvented Fruity Barbeque Pizza
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Peach-Infused Macaroni
This Hearty Mac and Cheese Recipe Features Fresh Peaches and Prosciutto
12
Peppery Jam Donuts
These Spicy Donuts Contain Black Pepper and a Strawberry Jam Filling
11
DIY Spinach Chips
These Tasty Homemade Tortilla Chips are a Grain-Free Snack Option
10
Shark Week Cocktails
This DIY Booze-Infused Shark Week Drink is Filled with Shark Gummies
9
LEGO Assembly Machines
JK Brickworks' 'Bricasso' Recreates Scanned Images in LEGO Blocks
8
Cinnamon Pecan Pizzas
This DIY Dessert Pizza Trades in Savory Flavor for a Sweet Upgrade
7
Boozy Citrus Ice Pops
These Sweet Campari Popsicles Feature a Refreshing Alcoholic Kick
6
Tropical Spicy Guacamole
This Creamy Guacamole Combines Sweet Pineapple and Spicy Cayenne Pepper
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Fizzy Tea Beverages
This Recipe Uses DAVIDsTEA to Make Three Unique TeaPops Drinks
4
Cinnamon Roll Chip Dips
This DIY Recipe Makes Crispy Cinnamon Chips & Creamy Banana Frosting Dip
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Pina Colada Cakes
These Cakes Provide a Kid-Friendy Way to Celebrate National Pina Colada Day
2
DIY Summer Rum Cocktails
This Recipe Uses 'Chic Choc Spiced Rum' to Create a Spruced-Up Beverage
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DIY Tricolor Ice Pops
These Neapolitan Popsicles Feature Chocolate, Strawberry and Vanilla
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This Summery Flatbread Recipe is Topped With Watermelon and Feta
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The Tea Republic's Pyramid Gift Boxes Supply an Assortment of Tea for Couples
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Very Culinary's Strawberry Almond Dessert Boasts a Caffeine Kick
Avocado Blueberry Muffins
This Recipe From Gimme Some Oven is a Surprising Way to Enjoy Avocados
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This Simple DIY Recipe is Perfect for Preventing Your Pup from Overheating
Colorful Patriotic Shooters
These 4th of July Drinks are Perfect for Celebrating Independence Day
Simple Breakfast Pizzas
This Easy Avocado and Egg Recipe Makes an Energy-Boosting Morning Meal
Cookie-Covered Popcorn
This Recipe Celebrates National Junk Food Day with a Sweet & Salty Treat
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This Boozy Kombucha Drink is Packed with Healthy and Nutritious Probiotics
Tomato Watermelon Popsicle Recipes
This Unusual Watermelon and Tomato Water Ice Pop is Refreshing
Hybrid Hot Dog Buns
This Unusual New Hot Dog Dish Features a Flaky Croissant Bun
Deceptive Vegetarian Meatballs
These Delicious Veggie Meatballs are Made Entirely from Eggplant
Chocolate-Covered Avocado Popsicles
This Frozen Avocado Dessert is Dairy-Free and Vegan-Friendly
Crunchy Cereal Popsicles
These DIY Rice Krispie Snacks are Shaped Like Familiar Summer Treats
Cinematic Cookie Recipes
The Recipe for These Alice in Wonderland Cookies is Magically Delicious
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This Flatbread Veggie Pizza Exhibits an Explosion of Colorful Ingredients
Homemade Fragrance Dispensers
This Moroccan-Inspired Pot Lets Users Cook & Create Their Own Aromas
Tropical Hand-Pump Detergents
These Eco-Friendly Laundry Soaps are an Organic Way to Clean Clothes
Ice Cube-Infused Tumblers
These Chic Handblown Glasses Feature Built-In Ice Cubes
Music-Infused Gin
This Rogue Society Bottle Combines Music and Gin by Including an EP Download
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This Easy Fruit Pudding is Cooked and Cooled Using Only Three Ingredients
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This Vegetarian Recipe Contains Seasonal Ingredients for the Summer Season
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This Healthy Beverage from Oh My Veggies Boosts One's Immune System
Comprehensive Couples' Cookbooks
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This Frozen Cake Batter Recipe is the Perfect Dessert for Popsicle Week
Thai Soup Pizzas
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Refreshing Vegetable Cocktails
This Cucumber Mojito is an Interesting Spin on the Popular Beverage
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Datelivery is a Monthly Delivery for a Romantic Night-In
Revitalizing Travel Kits
These Herbal Care Packages are Stuffed with Organic Travel Essentials
BBQ-Inspired Cookies
These DIY Macarons are Designed to Look Like Classic BBQ Dishes
Cocoa Breakfast Shakes
Oh My Veggies' Mexican Chocolate Smoothie Boosts Energy Organically
Banana Pie Pudding Pops
This DIY Recipe Combines Fresh Bananas and Vanilla Wafers
Black Sesame Sugar Cookies
This Sweet Dessert Features Black Sesame Seeds and Homemade Lemon Curd
DIY Tonic Water Kits
This Kit Will Help You Make Your Own Tonic Water at Home
Snack-Stuffed Popsicles
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Rolled Lasagna Dishes
These Deep Fried Lasagna Rolls Show a Variation of a Classic Dinner
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Apple Pie Tacos
This Recipe Puts a Mexican Twist On an American Favorite
Chocolate Quinoa Desserts
This Quinoa Cake Recipe Uses Whole Grain Ingredients and Tastes the Same
Nutty Vegetarian Meatballs
These Tasty Meatless Meatballs are Made from Raw Walnuts and Brown Rice
Strawberry Champagne Cocktails
The Rossini Combines Fresh Strawberry Juice and Bubbly
Healthy Spinach Popsicles
These Vegetable-Infused Ice Pops are a Nutritious Summer Treat
Tie Dye Soaps
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Smoky Mezcal Cocktails
The La Capirucha from Mezcaleria Mixtli is a Smoky, Hot Pink Drink
Fruity Paleo Ice Creams
This Dairy-Free Ice Cream Flavor is Made with Fresh Figs and Coconut Milk
Food-Centric Photo Apps
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This Festively Flavored Snack Can Be Enjoyed All Year Long
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These Creamy and Tart Raspberry Popsicles Contain Rose Water
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These Spicy Shooters are Made from Cherry Jello and Sriracha Vodka
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These Cookies and Peanut Butter Ice Pops are Creamy and Crunchy
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This Unicorn-Inspired Rocky Road Recipe is the Perfect Popcorn Week Snack
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These Refreshing Ice Pops are Infused with Fresh Ginger
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This Recipe Uses 'Chic Choc Spiced Rum' to Create a Spruced-Up Beverage
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