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
23
Dry-Erase Board Games
This DIY Board Game Kit Boasts a Reusable Base and Cards
22
Lace-Tightening LEGO Machines
This DIY Lego Machine Will Tie Your Shoe Laces for You
21
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
11
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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Rave-Inspired At-Home Manicures
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Lab-Themed Hair Pop-Ups
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Doll-Inspired Personal Care Collections
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Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Paper-Free To-Do Devices
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Vegan Haircare Pop-Ups
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Ice Cream Summer Activations
Halo Top Canada Kicks Off Summer with a Feel Good Summer Campaign
Comfort-First Gloss-Balms
DIBS Beauty Created a Hydrating Gloss with Antioxidant-Rich Cherry Oil
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Creative STEM-Based Toys
JitteryGit's Educational STEM Toys Foster Creativity in Kids
Teen Self-Care Collections
H&M Beauty is Launching a Gen Z-Focused Skincare and Body Care Range
Pocket-Sized Photo Printers
The IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer Helps DIY Creators Print, Peel and Stick
Palm-Sized 3D Printers
The 'TinyMaker' Open Source 3D Printer Can Be Brought and Used Anywhere
DIY Fall-Inspired Knitting Patterns
We Are Knitters Offers a Range of Fall-Ready Designer
Cooling Beauty Dice
Beauty Done Right's Ice Dice Relieve Swelling and Inflammation
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Multisensory Oven Playsets
Cookeez Makery Helps Kids Create a Sweetly Scented Best Friend
Upcycled Fruit Skincare
'My Skin Feels' Repurposes Olive Oil, Ketchup & Mandarin Juice Waste
Perfumable Jewelry Collections
SAVONI Rings, Earrings and Bracelets Help to Carry Favorite Scents
Excuse-Providing Mock Cans
Like a Magic 8 Ball, Samuel Adams' 'I CAN't' Can is Ready to Shake
Skin-Loving Beauty Drinks
Le Jolie Medi Spa Releases Pick Me Up Potions for Beauty and Health
3D-Printed Organization Stationary
Studio Hopkins Launches Melt, a Brand of 3D-Printed Products
Seltzer-Inspired Nail Polishes
White Claw and Nails.INC Created a Nail Polish Collection
Sticker-Creating Social Tools
Instagram Releases a New Sticker Creation Feature for Creators
Mood-Boosting Cafe Pop-Ups
Skittles' House of Joy Brightens the Dark Days of February
Cheese Board Tutorial Books
'That Cheese Plate Will Change Your Life' Highlights DIY Creations
One-Day Hair Color Kits
The Barbie x Hally Temporary Hair Colors Create Vibrant Wash-Out Looks
Work-from-Anywhere Inflatable Kits
STARBURST's Work from AnywAIRS Kit Brings Fun to the 9-to-5
Tetrahedral Desk Puzzles
Revision Designs The Tetra Desk Toy for Craighill
Push-Up Cosmetic Jars
The Quadpack PP-Pop Jar is a Refillable Single-Material Packaging Solution
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
DIY Fandom Initiatives
Scotiabank's Make it Merch Launch Promotes Inclusivity & Sustainability
Iced Tea-Inspired Manicures
AriZona x imPRESS Dropped a Co-Branded Collection of Press-On Nails
Virtual Skincare Schools
Skincare Summer School Helps Beauty Lovers Expand Their Knowledge
Color-Coded Snack Pantries
GoGo squeeZ & The Home Edit are Organizing Pantry Chaos
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
CPG-Inspired Ice Creams
The Ice Cream Project by Anya Hindmarch Features Flavors Like Frozen Peas
Temporary Tooth Tattoos
Hismile's SmileStika Enhances Teeth with a Touch of Whimsy
Glittering Springtime Nail Polishes
The OPI Your Way Collection is Ready for Seasonal Change
Cardboard Cosmetics Refill Pouches
Freshly Refills Reduce Cosmetics Industry Waste
Refillable Beauty Brands
Maya's Thoughtfully Designed Cosmetics Combat Plastic Waste
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
Jewelry-Inspired Ice Pop Makers
The Zoku Ring Pop Mold Creates Eight Wearable Treats
Eco-Friendly Ice Straw Molds
The 'Ice Straw' Cools Drinks with Every Sip
Personalized Cosmetic Printers
Color Jam Brings Customized Color Cosmetics to CES 2023
Beauty School Pop-Ups
Pinterest is Launching an In-Person Beauty School in London
DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
Cricket's Candy Creations Boasts the Candy Jewelry Craft Kit
Millennial Home Repair Workshops
Lowe's Home Repair Workshops Teach Basic Maintenance Skills
Digital Wellness Inniaitives
Pinterest Focuses on the Digital Well-being of Gen Z
Cordless Cocktail Makers
bev by BLACK+DECKER Creates a Party Atmosphere with Multicolored LEDs
Cookie Tin Beauty Palettes
Kara Beauty's Creative Beauty Palette is Styled Like a Sewing Kit
Pickle-Themed Snack Kits
The HelloFresh Pickle Box is Packed with Tangy and Sweet Snacks
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
Buildable Paper Playsets
Playper's Curious Kingdom: Castle Playset Encourages Creativity
Smartphone Case Pin Charms
CASETiFY Builds Playful Customizable Smartphone Cases
Turntable-Inspired Palettes
SHEGLAM's Vinyl Pop Color Palette is Made for Mixing and Matching
Menopause Subscription Kits
She2.0 Launches First of Its Kind Subscription Box
Playful Kid-Friendly Baking Kits
Make Bake Stands Out with Its Edible Stickers for Baking
Victorian-Inspired Summer Hampers
MADE Debuts a Series of FIELDBAR-Designed Cool Boxes
Shapely Hair Dye Applicators
The Hummingbird is a 2023 Beauty Award Innovation Winner
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Next-Gen Press-On Nails
The Super Stick Mani by Olive & June is Quick and Non-Damaging
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
DIY Squishy Collectibles
An Elmer's Squishies Kit Creates Customized Surprise Toys
Monthly Mocktail Subscriptions
Raising the Bar Offers Sustainable Mocktail Kits On-Demand
Health-Focused Fruity Smoothies
Evive Recently Launched the Nutrient-Packed Smoothie Pops
Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
Blue Balcony Design Studio Delivers a Range of Vibrant Decor
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Denim-Themed Beauty Collections
e.l.f. x American Eagle Speaks to Gen Z's Love of Self-Expression
Themed Party Generators
Drizly's Party Theme Generator 3000 Helps with Hosting Themed Parties
Soda-Flavored Lip Oils
INNBEAUTY Project's Sips & Lips Duo Takes Flavor Inspiration from Poppi
Mix-and-Match Skincare Recipes
Drunk Elephant "Smoothies" Respond to the Changing Needs of Skin
Juice-Forward Mixology Assortments
Simply Mixology Elevates the At-Home Mocktail Experience
DIY Whisky Bottles
Stauning's Customizable Labels Creatively Solve Supply Chain Issues
AR Furniture Testing Features
Pinterest Lets Users View Virtual Furniture in their Homes
Colorful Poster-Sized Wall Planers
Poketo Boasts a Playful Big Wall Calendar, Inspired by Color
Stylish Bar Accessories
These Creative Bar Accessories Will Transform your Drinking Experience
Creativity-Focused Pizza Kits
Banza's Masterpiece'zas Turn Pizzas Into Works of Art
AI Party Planning Assistants
PartyKit Ensures The Little Details are Taken Care of
Natural Scavenger Hunt Toys
Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Hunt Potions Inspire Play in Nature
Bridal Skincare Sets
The Face Planner Curates 30-Day and Three-Month Skincare Rituals
DIY Dumpling Kits
Thirsty Dumpling Offers an All-in-One Dumpling Party Experience
Artist-Designed Blenders
magic bullet's Artist-Designed Wraps Champion Creativity & Expression
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Blend-at-Home Smoothie Boxes
BlendBox Helps to Make Healthy Eating Easier for Busy People
Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags
Pop ‘n’ Swop Bags Can Be Decorated with Badges, Handles & More
Makeup-Inspired Sticker Series
Hitotoki and Smanim Create the Coffret Series for KING JIM
Halloween-Inspired Cupcake Kits
Supernatural Kitchen’s No Spookies Halloween Kit is Whimsical
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
All-Purpose Home Cleaning Kits
The Mix It Yourself Cleaning Kit has Safe Solutions for Home Needs
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Community-Made Skincare Products
Consumers Can Help Make Kiki World's Skin Development Kit
Smoothie-Inspired Nail Polishes
Jamba & Color Dept. Made a Limited-Edition Nail Polish Collection
Digital-First Kitchen Collections
So Yummy by bella Products Come with Access to 100+ Recipes
AI-Generated Phone Accessories
PopSockets Launches a New AI Artwork Designer and Giveaway Contest
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
DIY Soy Candle Sets
Creative QT Candles Boasts a Comprehensive Candle-Making Kit
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Seasonal Popcorn Bottle Kits
These New Popcorn Kitchen Popcorn Kits are Ready for the Holidays
Metallic Earbud-Inspired Nail Polishes
Beats Joins Olive & June on New Nail Polish Colors
Co-Branded Inflatable Pools
The Canada Dry x Carrots Bundle Shares Stylish Summer Staples
Beauty Product Exploration Platforms
The Beautify.Tips Platform is for All Aspects of Beauty
Spring-Themed Manicure Kits
The LoveShackFancy x imPRESS Press-On Manicure Collection is Charming
Customer-Crafted Beauty Products
KIKI World Presents a New Product Made by Consumers
Plastic-Free Multi-Sticks
These Multi-Sticks Deliver Color & Skin-Caring Ingredients Without Waste
DIY Chocolate Treat Kits
The tinyB Monster Chocolate Pops are Ready for Halloween
Holiday Self-Care Kits
Wellness Brand Waphyto Launches the New Targeted Holiday Kits
Millennial Homeowner Hubs
The Home Depot's New Homeowners Hub Equips Millennials with Resources
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Collaborative Home Decor Collections
Sweet July by Ayesha Curry x Pottery Barn Celebrates Summer
Cheese Creativity Campaigns
'We Are All Cheese Heads' Champions & Encourages Self-Expression
Inspiring Creator-Focused Decks
TikTok Launches a New Creative Content Inspiration Deck
Teen-Targeted Mini Fridges
Canal Toys' So Chill Mini Fridge is for Drinks, Beauty Products & More
DIY Bath Bomb Kits
Caribou Gifts Debuted the 'DIY Bath Bomb Making Kit' for Interactive Fun
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
3D-Printed Cocoa Drops
Dreidel Cocoa Drops are Printed with Real Cocoa and Really Spin
Popsicle-Polish Crossover Collaborations
Daily Harvest Debuts the Pops and Matching Nail Polishes
Upcycled 3D-Printed Decor Collections
The Upcycled Jars Collection Repurposes Old Containers
Community-Created Nail Art Pens
KIKI World's Pearl Pretty Nail Graffiti Was Voted in by Consumers
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Self Care Planners
The 2024 Self Care Planner Helps People Prioritize Self Care
Efficient At-Home Ice Makers
The IcyForge Ice Maker is Convenient and Efficient
Collage-Creating Mobile Apps
Pinterest Launches Its Collage-Making App Called Shuffles
Cheese-Themed Entertaining Guides
'That Cheese Plate Wants to Party' Inspires Tasty Creations
Crafting Retailer Loyalty Apps
The Hobbycraft Club App Offers Exclusive Discounts and More
Interactive Sandwich Billboards
Subway's 3D Billboard Lets Onlookers Build Their Own Sub On-Screen
Short-Form Fashion Competitions
#TikTokFashion Challenges Users to Create and Share Their Design
AR-Enabled Try-On Tools
Google Launches an AR-Based Try-On Tool for Hair and Foundation
Ultra-Playful Planner Designs
ban.do Embraces Springtime with Its New Offerings
Social Sticker-Making Features
WhatsApp Launches a New In-App Custom Sticker Maker
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Eco-Friendly Travel Cosmetics
The KinKind Travel Sets Bring Natural Cosmetics on the Road
Summer-Ready Kidswear Subscription Boxes
Kidpik Releases Its New Summer-Styled Subscription Box
Streamlined Grocery List Makers
HoneyDo Translates Spoken Word Into an Organized List