The top July 2017 DIY ideas show that with the right components and know-how, it's possible to create everything from friendly car horns to posture-correcting wearables.
Since taking on a DIY project from scratch can be a daunting task, brands are launching kits that help to empower consumers to make their own skincare, board games, turntables and sundae desserts. With the rise of fidget spinners, some toy companies are also sharing 3D printing files to help consumers create inexpensive, fully customizable versions of popular toys.
As easy as it is to tackle small-scale DIY projects on one's own, there are now also entire communities and apps devoted to connecting makers with other inventive collaborators for new projects.
Top 40 DIY Ideas in July
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Fast Beauty Maker Labs
The Essence Maker Shop Invited Fans to Co-Create Products In-Store
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DIY Ice Pipe Molds
The 'Frost Pipe' Creates a Smoking Pipe from Frozen Water
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At-Home Pastel Hair Dyes
'Moody Girls' is a Range of Pastel-Hued Hair Dye for Lighter Hair Colors
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Globe-Shaped Chess Sets
This Hand-Made Spherical Chess Board By Ben Meyers Took Five Weeks to Make
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Portable Fermentation Tools
The Picklestone is a Handheld Pickling Kit That Offers Speedy Results
35
TV-Inspired Pop-Up Bars
This Breaking Bad-Themed Cocktail Bar Lets Guests Cook Their Own Creations
34
Beauty-Boosting Popsicles
These Beauty Pops Recipes Will Keep You Cool and Pretty This Summer
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3D-Printed Fidget Spinners
Fidgetbase is Sharing $1 Files for Printing a DIY Fidget Spinner
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Millennial-Focused Furniture
The IKEA Virgil Abloh Collab Includes a Take on the Frakta Bag
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Avian-Inspired Stilettos
These Realistic Pigeon Shoes are a Quirky Footwear Accessory
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Pixelated DIY Art Supplies
The PELCRAFT Personalized Wall Art Modules are Modernly Stylish
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Co-Branded Slip-On Sneakers
Marc Jacobs x Vans Collaborated to Update a Classic Shoe Style
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Elevated Crane Treehouses
Home Improvement Company B&Q Set Up a Sustainable Treehouse
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Autonomous Mobile Beer Coolers
The 'Follow Me Cooler' Will Use GPS to Follow Behind You
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Acne Treatment Devices
Neutrogena's Light Therapy Acne Spot Treatment Affordably Tackles Blemishes
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Sustainable Patriotic Clutches
life of manek's Canada 150 Clutch Tributes the Nation's Birthday
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Augmented Reality Tape Measures
AR Measure Turns a Phone into a Measuring Tape
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Dry-Erase Board Games
This DIY Board Game Kit Boasts a Reusable Base and Cards
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Lace-Tightening LEGO Machines
This DIY Lego Machine Will Tie Your Shoe Laces for You
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DIY Skincare Kits
Feed Your Skin! is a Skin Care Kit That Allows You to Customize Your Own Lotion
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Watermelon Coconut Pops
These Thirsty Buddha Popsicles Use the Brand's Watermelon Coconut Water
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Minimalist Woven Tables
This Table Combines Woven Elements to Create a Unique Texture
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Crafty Graduation Accessories
This DIY Graduation Tassel Lets You Wear Pretty Paper Flowers
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Celebrity-Backed Edible Face Masks
Salma Hayek's Juice Generation is Now Offering DIY Recipes
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Patriotic Wine Jams
Jackson-Triggs' Wine-Infused Condiments Celebrate Canada Day
15
DIY Posture-Correcting Devices
This Slouch Alert Device Will Vibrate to Promote Proper Posture
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DIY Turntable Kits
The 'Spinbox' Portable Turntables are Water-Resistant and High-Quality
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Florescent Green Beers
This Green Glowing Beer Was Made with Genetically Modified Yeast
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Ultra-Intense Torch Tools
The Bernzomatic High-Intensity Fire Torch is for Repairs and Cooking
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Solar-Powered Tent Initiatives
Teens from DIY Girls Have Created a Tent for People Without Homes
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App-Based Original Shows
The 'musical.ly' App is Now Launching Its Own Original Shows
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Affordable High End Cameras
The Cycloptic Mustard Monster is Made from Parts of Obsolete Cameras
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Customizable Sundae Kits
For Father's Day, Jeni's is Launching a Build Your Own Sundae Collection
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Phone-Friendly Digital Banks
Nigeria's Fully Digital Bank, ALAT by WEMA, Emphasizes Ease of Use
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Color-In Postcards
These Coloring Postcards from Omy are a Great Way to Show You Care
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DIY Advice Platforms
'Skildo' Connects DIYers with Other DIYers to Take on Projects
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DIY Spirit Infusion Woods
The Barrel Char in a Jar Infuses Spirits with the Taste of Charred Wood
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Storytelling Wallpapers
'Magic Wallpaper' Provides Hundreds of Children's Stories
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Rainbow Marble Pasteries
This Recipe for Rainbow Pop Tarts From Aww Sam Looks Scrumptious
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Friendly Car Horn DIYs
YouTuber Mark Rober Released a Video Showing How to Make a Polite Car Horn
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Pick-N-Mix Skincare Pop-Ups
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Elevated Kitchen Appliance Collections
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Vibrant Beauty Brand Pop-Ups
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Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Summer-Ready Healthy Fizzy Drinks
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Lip Balm Phone Accessories
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Intricately Exquisite Beauty Collections
The Christian Dior Summer 2025 Makeup Collection is Chic
Beautifying Self-Care Bundles
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Mood-Matching Body Mists
Glow Hub's Collectable Body Mists are Expressive and Made to Layer
Voice-to-Sticker Printers
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Patriotic Summertime Yogurt Snacks
These Chobani Yogurt Products are Arriving for Summertime
Color-In Hydrating Drinks
Oodles of Doodles' Flavored Water Encourages Creativity
AI-Powered Cosmetic Assistants
L’Oréal Paris Beauty Genius Provides Personalized Diagnostics
Phone-Free Crafting Experiences
Pinterest Brought a Phone-Free Experience to the Desert
Real-Life Mood-Board Transformations
Pinterest Launches the 'Bring My Pinterest to Life' Series
Solid Skincare Keychains
Purepeak Appeals to Gen Z's Love of Compact, Portable Cosmetic Keychains
Summery Lip Balm Activations
e.l.f. Cosmetics Spotlights Its Melting Lip Balm at Coachella
Jam-Inspired Beauty Products
Korean Beauty Brand dearcloud™ Embraces Current Viral Makeup Trends
Plush Beauty Keychains
Ulta Beauty x Mini Brands Pops Plush Keychains Feature Hero Products
Soda-Inspired Beauty Sets
The Tower 28 x poppi Fizz + Frost Holiday Duo Shares a Festive Color
Shareable Wishlist Templates
Urban Outfitters and Canva Partnered to Simplify Holiday Gifting
Watermelon-Inspired Beauty Sponges
Glow Recipe x Beautyblender Partner for a Limited-Edition Set
At-Home Beauty Tech Pop-Ups
Ulike Hosted its 'Endless Summer Pop-Up' in Santa Monica
Customized Summer Essentials
FabFitFun x Vacation Inc. Collaborate for a Summer-Inspired Box
Nutrient-Infused Ice Cubes
Roxii Supercube Shares Functional Ingredients in a Chilled Format
Community 3D-Printed Toys
3D Printing Elves Launches Free Toy Program for Children
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
Rewards-Based Beauty Devices
Sephora Expanded its Rewards Catalog With High Tech Skincare Tools
Feel-Good Lip Products
Serotonin Beauty Makes Products for Self-Expression
AI-Powered Recipe Appliances
Kitchen Cosmo is a Tangible AI Recipe Generator for the Kitchen
Takeout-Style Serum Sets
Glow Hub’s Skin Sips to Go are Packaged Like Cups in a Carrier
Sensorial Beauty Pop-Ups
The Pinterest x NYX Gimme Gummy Bar Entices Gen Z with ASMR & More
Nostalgic Biy Milkshakes
f’real Partners with Good Humor to Launch a Customizable Beverage
Pressed Powder Phone Grips
Huda Beauty Made an In-Demand Tech Accessory to Promote a New Product
Home-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Sally Beauty Debuts the Holiday Beauty at Home Campaign
Sparkling Social Beverages
Mingle Mocktails is Leveraging April Fool’s to Launch Pomegranate Spark
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Youth-Safe Skincare Hubs
Cult Beauty's Gen A–Z Hub Educates and Empowers Gen Alpha and Gen Z
Sensory ASMR-Style Toys
Incredible Group's Squishi Toys Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Summer Solstice Haircare Appliances
The Dyson Ceramic Apricot and Topaz Haircare Models are Chic
Customizable Gloss Bottles
The e.l.f. Cosmetics Community Inspired the (S)e.l.f. Made Bottle
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
3D-Printed Fidget Toys
Jigglets are Produced with Less Waste Than Traditional Toys
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Citrus-Inspired Press-Ons
The Sumo Citrus x Chillhouse Collection Simplifies Summer Manicures
Keychain Beauty Balms
Glow Hub's Baby Glow Balm is Made for On-the-Go Touch-Ups
AI-Generated Nail Polishes
Blank Beauty Creates Custom Nail Polish Shades with Stunning Accuracy
Immersive Curl-Powered Pop-Ups
göt2b is Helping Gen Z & Millennials Celebrate Their Waves & Coils
Beach-Inspired Phone Accessories
PopSockets x Electric Picks Collab on Jewelry-Like Accessories
Home Maintenance Toolkits
TINKR Makes Toolkits for Easy Home Maintenance and Move-In Fixes
AI Beauty Apps
Refresh App Combines Hair, Makeup and Styling in One AI Platform
Shoppable Beauty Routine Apps
BeautyShelf Helps Users Discover Authentic Recommendations
Color-Centric Makeup Experiences
e.l.f Beauty's color e.l.f.nalysis Suggests Flattering Shades
AI Kids Coloring Pages
Retro Launches Splat To Turn Family Photos Into Art
Creator-First Home Improvement Platforms
The Home Depot Creator Portal Activates DIY Influencers
Beauty Store Birthday Parties
Birthdays at Ulta Come with a Gift Bag Curated for Tweens and Teens
Multi-Use Wellness Lineups
Saje Natural Wellness Unveils a New Product Collection for the Holidays
Cosmetics-Inspired Slime Toys
Glime Brings Elements of Beauty and Fashion to Sensorial Play
Kid-Friendly Press-On Nails
Pressies by Olive & June are Designed and Fitted for Kids and Tweens
Keyboard-Style Cap Collectibles
Clickeez Snap Together to Create Custom Fidget Keychains
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Extra-Vibrant Soda Packs
Poppi's VIBES Party Pack Gives Favorite Flavors a Limited-Edition Look
Lager Popsicle Initiatives
Beer is Art Taps the Lager Popsicle Concept in Its Campaign
Color-In Fish Packaging
Fishwife's Limited-Edition Summertime Art Box Comes with Colored Pencils
Immersive DIY Conventions
DIY CON is a New Event for Modern DIYers, Makers & Creators
Multi-Use Lip Product Holders
ColourPop Cosmetics & PopSockets Teamed Up to Make ColourPopSockets
Cotton Candy Drink Toppers
Cotton Candy Magic Floating Puff Balls Don't Melt and Keep Their Shape
Flea-Market-Inspired Brand Experiences
CASEKOO Hosted a DIY Experience in Beijing
Pizza-Inspired Skincare Sets
Glow Hub’s Pizza My Glow Shares Brightening Solutions in a Fun Box
Scientifically Proven Beauty Kits
IDC DERMO, a Quebec-Based Skincare Company, Boasts Holiday Kits
At-Home Manufacturing Tools
eufyMake Launches Compact UV Printer for Personal Production
Toy-Inspired Music-Themed Workshops
The LEGO Group Launches Its Final Creativity Workshop of 2025
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Customizable Nail Polish Kits
Blank Beauty Offers a Build-A-Box Bundle Option
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Puzzle Cube Advent Calendars
Benefit's Glam Cube Makeup Advent Calendar Shares Full Sizes & Minis
Playfully Branded Hair Clips
e.l.f. Cosmetics Joined Forces with Jenny Lemons
Custom-Color Hair Systems
Zuvi Introduced ColorBox For Easy and On-Demand Home Dyeing
Creator Theme Parks
Makers Theme Park is a World-First for Hands-On Creativity
AI Coloring Tools
ColorBliss Creates Custom AI Generated Coloring Sheets For Kids And Adults
Game-Themed Beauty Pop-Ups
Benefit Cosmetics' Beneland Shares Playful, Giftable Product Sets
Hybrid STEM Activity Kits
Brainstorm's Science Activity Kits Pair Hands-On Play & Online Tutorials
Festive Cocktail Shelves
BuzzBallz's Ballz on the Wallz Kit Keeps Drinks Cool
Sharable DIY Food Kits
The Spice & Tea Exchange Expands Its Create & Share Kits
Dessert-Inspired Shower Sets
Allkinds’ Fro-Yo Collection Shares Treat-Like Sensorial Experiences
Travel-Size Jewelry Cleaners
Diamond Drunk Elevates Jewelry Care with 'The Travel Collection'
Color-Matching Beauty Devices
The BoldHue Starter Kit Makes Persoanlized Foundation in Minutes
Infant Wellness Play Collections
Fisher-Price Introduces its Mini Me Moments Capsule for Babies
Children's Beauty Products
Olive & June Expands into Kid-Sized Press-On Nails
Feel-Good Functional Popsicles
Benni Pops Crafts Cooling Treats with Superfoods & Adaptogens
Curated At-Home Nail Kits
The Sally Hansen Nail Edit Helps to Recreate Salon-Quality Styles
Uplifting Wellness Pop-Ups
The giffgaff Booost Bar Helps to Lift Moods and Energy
Beautifying Hydration Mixes
Cure Hydration's Ingestible Wellness Formulas Launched at Ulta Beauty
Colorful Fitness Kits
Popflex Presents the Limited Edition Dreamsicle Fit Kit Gift Set
DIY Home-Centric Intricate Toolkits
Lainy Hedaya Hoffstein Designs the TINKR Toolkit
Product-Inspired Halloween Looks
Aldi and EllaDoesFX Created a Look Inspired by Professor Peppy
Thirst-Focused Innovative Summer Activations
Mountain Dew Launched 'Thirst Guards' Campaigns
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
Customizable Tanning Pools
SLOOSH Launched a Mix-and-Match Inflatable Tanning Pool Collection
Affordable Summer Home Kitchenware
Dolly Parton Expands her Heart & Home Collection
Colorful Poolside Art Inflatables
The Cdm30 Lounger Turns Kinetic Art into a Bold Summer Float
Serum Bronzing Drops
Indie Lee's Bronzing Drops Offer a Summer Glow in a Bottle
Naturally Powered Skincare
The New Lush Skincare Range Features 16 Different Fruits & Vegetables
Contraceptive-Themed Press-Ons
The Chillhouse x Opill Collab Celebrates Self-Care as Health Care
AI Coloring Apps
Splat Turns Photos into Kid-Friendly Coloring Pages Using Generative AI
Easter Marshmallow DIY Kits
The Dip and Decorate Dozen Kit Features Decorative Edible Pens
Nostalgic Timeless Click Devices
This 3D-Printed iPod Classic Fidget Toy Revives Tactile Memory
Skill-Building Play Kits
The Helper Play Kit Supports Independent Play Based on Life Skills
Curated Mini Hue-Imparting Lines
Glow Recipe Spotlights the HuetTinis Mini Tinted Skincare Set
AI Mood Board Apps
Google's Mixboard Turns Ideas into Polished Presentations
Vibrant Creativity Campaigns
Crayola Debuts its 'Creative Acts of Color' Initiative
Customizable Hot Sauce Kits
The Craftly DIY Hot Sauce Kit Comes with Nan Essential Ingredients
Visual-First AI Assistants
Pinterest Assistant Provides Personalized, Proactive Recommendations
Burger-Themed Slime Sets
The Slime Life Cheeseburger DIY Slime Kit Has Layers of Fun
Indie Maker Directories
IndieHub Connects Indie Makers With Tools, Experts, And Growth Resources
Craft Cocktail Kits
Here Here Market Spotlights the Delectable Craft Cocktail Trio
At-Home Smoothie Kits
Better Blend Expands into Direct-To-Consumer with Blendbox
Color-In Press-On Nails
Tipzy's Color-By Number Sets Bring More Creativity to Nail Art
Galentine’s Hosting Kits
HelloFresh and Betches Media Curated The Galentine’s Dinner Edit
AI Coloring Generators
Cool Coloring Pages Lets Users Generate, Save, & Print AI Coloring Designs
Digital Mixology Guides
Sips Elevates Cocktail Crafting With Recipes, Guidance, And Customization
24/7 Crafting Channels
CraftsyTV is Now Streaming as a Free, Ad-Supported Samsung TV Plus Channel
Customizable Marketing Postcards
Smartpress' Sticker & Magnet Postcards Fight Digital Fatigue
Customization-Forward Valentine's Day Gifts
Sugarwish Highlights Customizable Gift Preferences
Accessory Adorned Caps
Simone Giertz's Patch Cap Turns One's Head into a Mobile Organizer
Custom Travel Stickers
Your Travel Stickers Lets You Create Personalized Travel-Themed Stickers
Interest Discovery Tools
Hobby Finder Uses Email to Reveal Interests and Hobbies
Personalized Beauty Planners
Makeup Playbook Helps Create, Share, and Explore Beauty Routines
DIY Home Maintenance Toolkits
TINKR Launches at Target with Smart DIY Kits for Everyday Living
Designer-Led Crafting Kits
Michaels Launches the All-New Jonathan Adler Collection
Creative Coloring Platforms
ColorFun Provides Endless Printable Coloring Pages For All Ages
Daily Color Challenges
Eyedropper Turns Everyday Photography Into a Playful Color Game
AI Coloring Generators
My Color Elf Turns Ideas Into Printable Coloring Pages
Puzzle Cube-Inspired Nail Kits
ORLY x Rubik's Sets Create Fun, Color-Blocked Manicures
Creative Networking Tools
Designer Hikes Builds Community By Connecting Designers Outdoors
Fully Customized Coolers
Igloo Custom Lets Customers Personalize Their 7-Quart Little Playmate
Citrus-Centered Puzzles
Lemonade by Piecework Puzzles is Paired with a Sunny Playlist