Why settle for something made for millions, when you can create something yourself? The credit crunch accelerated the DIY trend, and this top 50 shows you some of the most interesting ideas and creations. If you want more, our DIY trend database has more than 1,700 DIY trends.
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Top 50 Projects, Crafts and DIY Trends in 2009
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Magical Body Painting
Makeup Artist Danielle Fonseca's Illusion Transformations
49
Geeky Laptop Decals
MacSlaps LEGO, Pac-Man and Mario Decals Let Your Nerd Colors Show
48
DIY Couture Shoots
The Eco-Friendly Editorial 'Make Do and Mend' in Vogue UK
47
Unique Manicure Blogs
The Daily Nail Gets Creative With Your Hands
46
Jack-O-Lantern Inspiration Sites
Walyou Pumpkin Carvings Spark Ghoulish Ideas
45
Corset Jeans
Maty Davis' Laced-Up Denim Ties You Up After Tearing You Down
44
Duct Tape Prom Dresses
The Best Prom Outfits Are Made from Industrial Adhesive
43
Nerdy Pumpkin Creations
Funny Pumpkin Carvings Celebrate the Nerd in All of Us
42
Extreme Halloween Costumes
Reko Rivera and Bobby Hartman's iPhone Costumes Have 42" TVs
41
Beer Knit Sweaters
AJ Fosik Rescues Vintage Beer Label Knitted Sweaters
40
DIY Screen Printing
The Yudu Machine Makes Sweet Custom T-Shirts
39
Kaleidoscopic Lips
Surreal Makeup from Sylvia Dell' Orto
38
'World of Warcraft' Cakes
This Cake Wrecks Collection Will Make You Say WoW
37
Pixelated LEGO Icons
Cube Dudes Immortalizes Pop Culture Characters in Block Form
36
Hair Bow Barrettes
Cop Lady Gaga's Manga-Inspired Look This Halloween
35
Customizable Cooper Car Wraps
5,000,000 DIY Design Dreams Made Real by MINI Motoring Graphics
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Banana Doodle Art
Funny Creations Drawn on Unique Canvases
33
Questionable Crafting
Regretsy Curates a Collection of Odd Etsy Finds
32
Cheeseburger Cupcakes
Make Your Favorite Dessert Into an Illusionary Dinner
31
Huge LEGO Ships
Japanese Warship 'Yamato' Took More than 6 Years to Build
30
Knitting No-Nos
Disasters Abound When Crochet Projects Get Out of Hand
29
Everyday Stuff as Art
Framed Objects are Intriguing Credit Crunch Wall Decorations
28
Horrific Homages
Moist Mother Earth, a Demented $8,000 Tribute to the Planet
27
Credit Card Crafts
10 Uses for the Unwanted Plastic Bank Cards
26
DIY Pop-Ups
Kirigami Paper Cutting Patterns for Crafting Projects
25
Retro Hollywood Salons
Vintage Glam 'Pimps & Pinups' Hair Salon in NYC
24
Highlighter Street Art
Judith Supine's Colortastic Creations Light Up NYC Walls
23
Urban Camouflage
DIY Costume Making Projects Help You Blend In With the City
22
DIY Projects With Wine Corks
Bottle Stoppers Assigned to New Duties as Interior Surfaces
21
DIY Fashion Lessons
‘Built by Wendy' Teaches How To Customize Your Clothes
20
Fruity Famous Faces
Artsy Watermelon Carvings, From Van Gogh to Baseball Heroes
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Pop Culture Icons as Bunnies
Amigurumi Knit Rabbits Inspired by Famous Horror Flicks
18
Knitted Wigs
Meg Reardon's DIY Style Statement Signals the End of Bad Hair Days
17
Artistic Cork Chairs
The Korkart Furniture Genius of Germany's Gabriel Wiese
16
Low-Budget Lighting
DIY Sparkle Balls Take Plastic Cups and Xmas Lights to the Disco
15
Papercraft Pumps
Gorgeous Fashion Accessories From Ndeur & 'Make a Paper World'
14
Flower Pot Cupcakes
The Perfect Dessert For Garden Parties or Mothers Day Bashes
13
Guerrilla Poster Liberation
Razor Blade Public Art by Poster Boy
12
Quirky Recycled Fabric Jewelry
Eccentric and Eco-Marvelous Fiber Millefiori Accessories
11
Expressive Street Art
Interactive Vandalism by Mentalgassi Features Funny Faces
10
DIY Miniature Photography
TiltShiftMaker Turns Your Regular Photos Into Tilt-Shift Wonders
9
Fine Art Graffiti Artists
Charming Baker's Paradoxical Street Art in London
8
Ambigram Makers
Flip Script Word Flipper For 'Angels & Demons' Lovers
7
Edible Tableware
Playing With Your Food is OK With These Beautiful Fruit and Vegetable Bowls
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PC Sushi
Clever Sushi Art to Make Snacktime Fun
5
Dark Shadow Street Art
Sam3 Brushes The Streets of Spain With His Counter-Culture Touch
4
Punk Junk Chandeliers
Lighting From Liberated Kitchen Gadgets
3
DIY Hipster Bags
Create Your Own Freitag Online
2
Radio-Controlled Mobile Bars
Finally, a DIY Robot Actually Worth Making
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Whimsical Wall-Mounted Animals
Junk and Containers Create Crazy Critter Trophies
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From Magnificent Makeup Masks to Porcelain Doll Makeup
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Knit the City is Yarnstorming London with Wool
21 Constricting Corsets
From Classical Corsetography to Bullet-Proof Beauty
Surreal Sensual Photography
Rankin Captures Beauty in Kaleidoscopic Girls & Luscious Lips
39 Crazy Canine Costumes
Streetwise Canine Fashion to Plumed Pooches
Hair Bows
Lady Gaga Goes For The Real-Life Sailor Moon Hairstyle
Haute Couture Cupcakes
From Chanel to Louis Vuitton, Sweet Fashion-Inspired Desserts
Emo Corsets
aNGrYGiRL Gear's Line is Delightfully Dark
Gangsta Fairytale Stickers
‘Snow's Revenge' Gives Your Macbook Street Cred
Transforming T-Shirts
Mari Santos Customizes Oversized Shirts to Make them Chic
Monochrome Makeup
'Future Beauty' in Vogue UK Showcases Athletic-Inspired Face Paint
Naughty Nails
Perez Hilton Finds Harajuku Girl With an Anatomical Manicure
Graduation Cosplay
Russian Grads Make Commencement a Costume Party
Mini Rockstar Dressup
Handmade Creative Kids Halloween Costume Ideas from Etsy
23 Banana Inspired Innovations
From Recycled Banana Box Art to Banana-Flavor Beer
Thigh-High PVC Boots
Lady GaGa Blends Corsetry & Cream for Night Out in London
80s Hair Bows
Milly Spring 2010 Fashion Show Featured Side Pony Tails and Lace
Adjustable T-Shirts
Simple White Shirt Customized to be Form-Fitting for All Sizes
Mod 17th Century Mini-Dresses
Luella's S/10 Collection Updated Version of Aristocratic Ball Gown
Anime Street Art
Manga Graffiti from All Over the World
Super-Sized Street Art
Alexandros Vasmulakis' Grandiose Graffiti
Thigh Corsets
TheSockGirl's Sock Garters Channel Victorian Corsetry
Sushi Art
Fancy Sushi Rolls, From Cartoons to Flowers, Make Rice More Fun
Floating Lipstick
Emma Watson, The New Face of Burberry, Covers Interview Magazine
12 Lady Gaga Fashions
From Bow Hair to Emulators Like Christina Aguilera
Retro Goth Fashion
School Girl Megan Fox Channels 50s Brooding Glam in Chic Dress
25 Nifty Knitted Innovations
From Gigantic Rabbits to Wool Jewelry
Retro Wrestlemania Dress-Up
Hulk Hogan Halloween Costume Lets Guys & Gals Relive the 80S
Wearable Meals
Sushi-inspired Costumes are a Savory and Sweet Hallowe'en Treat
Presidential Horror Masks
The Zombama and Barakula Mask are Perfect for Halloween
Creepy Knit Creations
Psychotic Handcrafted Objects are Maniacally Morbid
Crowdsourced T-Shirts
Teepay Lets You Design and Sell Your Own Tees Online
Disney Princess Laptops
Macbook Cover Has Snow White Holding the Apple Logo
Matching Pet Costumes
Sexy Pet and Matching Human Halloween Costumes
20 Eco-Chic Fashions
From Vegan Sandals to Recycled Clothing
Pop Icon Blocks
Michael Jackson LEGO Immortalizes 'Smooth Criminal' Moonwalk
Storytelling Cupcakes
Nursery Rhyme-Themed Baked Goods Are Gorgeous Works of Edible Art
DIY Meme Dress-Up
Hallow-meme Costume Builder Helps You Be Balloon Boy or David After Dentist
Festering Fiend Festivals
Zombie Prom Night in London Has a Horrific Romantic Twist
Hungry Caterpillar Cupcakes
Canadian Baker Creates Custom Dessert Delights
Knitted Cigarette Packs
Kate Jenkins' Crafty Smoking Souvenirs Swap Nicotine for Wool
Neat Knit Norwegian Dolls
Scandinavian Home Decor Crafts By Ravenhill
Disco Ball Nails
Katy Perry's Manicure at the MTV Europe Music Awards
Candy Sushi
Sweet Treats Made of Marshmallow, Puff Rice and Licorice
25 Innovative Frames
From Inflatable Frames to Peel-and-Stick Wall Frames
Guerrilla Street Shadows
Katie Sokoler's Playful Street Art Project
Haute Black Lipstick
From Runways to Celebs, the Adams Family Lip is Back
Flower Pot Cupcakes
The Perfect Dessert For Garden Parties or Mothers Day Bashes
T-Shirts With Shoulder Pads
Basics-Maker Three Dots Creates Sculpted Tee
Rabbit Ear Veils
Lady Gaga Looks Coo-Coo With an Eccentric Head Accessory
Political Halloween Costumes
Ridiculous Rod Blagojevich Wigs Bring Chuckles
Expressive Street Art
Interactive Vandalism by Mentalgassi Features Funny Faces
Fine Art Graffiti Artists
Charming Baker's Paradoxical Street Art in London
Military Headdresses
'Forward March' in Vogue UK Blends Flash & Formality
Sprint Graffiti
Anonymous Chicago Street Artist Depicts Former Governor Blagojevich
Haute Extraterrestorials
Vogue UK Proves Aliens Also Love Fashionable Frocks
Curious Corset Projects
Ksenia Grinberg Explores the Constraints of Constriction
Social Media Dress-Up
Facebook Halloween Costumes for the Ultimate Social Networking Nerd
Old-School LEGO Tributes
Rymdreglage's '8-Bit Trip' Celebrates Retro Gaming's History
Mean Street Art
Little Girl Trapped Behind A Grate By Dan Witz
Twin T-Shirts
Twisted Twee Creates Matching Shirts for Fathers and their Children
Eccentric Emulation Accessories
Lady Gaga Fashion Replicas, from Hair Bows to Origami Belts
Whimsical Fruit Hats
Boston Beanie Knits Mouthwatering Hats From Organic Cotton
Hatastic Disguises
Unique Caps are Easy-to-Wear Halloween Costumes for Women and Men
Viral Image Masquerades
Grapefruit Cat Costume Makes You Look Super Rad
Home Organization Decals
Information Graphics Household Vinyl Stickers Make Your Living Space Fun
LEGO Cubicles
Mini Office Playset Lets You Scream, "LEGO My Stapler!"
Wild Customized Nails
Minx Nails Personalizes Your Nails With Insane Sticker Styles
Knitted Roller Skates
Faux Athletic Baby Feet Accessories By Allkindsofstuff
Avant-Garde Afros
Rui Faria Snaps Sculptural Hairdos in ‘Eclipse' for Volt
Sunlit Fashion Spreads
Sienna Miller Covers Vogue UK's October 2009 Issue
Blonde Disco Duos?
Paris Hilton Meets Lady Gaga, and Sparks Are Flying High
Models In Chains
Latex and Corset Rich Photography by Jean Baptise Mondinos
Drilled Easter Eggs
Franc Grom Creates Intricate Carvings In Real Egg Shells
Faux Hardcore T-Shirts
The Bulletproof Vest Tee Looks Tough But Won't Protect From a Gun
Tattered Spiderweb T-Shirts
Shredded Cobweb Tee by Obesity & Speed
Couture Amongst Clutter
Freja Beha Erichsen Poses in a Mess for Vogue UK
Peelable Flash Drives
The USB Banana Charger is a Cute Way to Sweeten Your Desk
Halloween Lawn Decor
Flamingos With Fricken Laser Beams are a Haunting DIY Project
Toy Masterpieces
LEGO and Wood Wood Team Up for Brickism Exhibition
Violent Cartoon Lego
Brick Kenny from South Park Suffers an Unfortunate Ending
Lego Jesus
‘Christus' Statue Made Of 30,000 Toy Blocks Unveiled for Swedish Easter
Craftastrophic Creations
Handmade Goes All Wrong with the Octopus Chandelier
Turnover T-Shirts
Comic-Con's 'Resident Evil' Shirt Turns You Into a Zombie
Papercraft Mountain Ranges
‘The Fedrigoni Mountains' by Hattie Newman & Alex Ostrowski
Archetypal Wall Decals
Decorate Your Home with Mona Lisa Wall Stickers
Gilded Window Frames
Housing Project in Helsingborg Features Whimsical Detailing
Manga Munchies
Cakes & Cupcakes With a Hint of Anime & Manga
Cork Shoe Comebacks
Sandals That Are Nice On The Feet And Good For The Earth
LEGO Space Shuttles
65,000-Brick LEGO Build is Absolutely Insane
Subversive Street Art
Sir X Blends Whimsy & Scathing Social Commentary
Geektastic LEGO Tees
Display Your Latest Creations on the 'Brick Construction Shirt'
Knitting With Dog Hair
Make the Most of Shedding With DIY Crafts for Pet Owners
Ghoulish LEGO Monsters
Recreating Famous Movie Hellions Out of Plastic Blocks
Street Art Interventions
D.Billy Uses Art to Humorously Interact With the Streets
Green Graduation Gowns
University of Pennsylvania's Class of 2010 to Rock Oak Hall GreenWeaver
Honey Baked Ham Cupcakes
Sweet & Savory Treats to Satisfy Your Pork Tooth
Sci-Fi Knitting
Star Wars Crafts Take DIY Art To A Gallery Far, Far Away
Human-Tree Hybrids
‘Connected' Affirms Our Relationship With Mother Earth
Stunned Street Art
Alsacherie's Unusual Poster Children at the KKO Festival
Papercraft Architecture
Davide del Giudice & Andrea Craziano's ‘Spaceframe'
Oversized Knitted Walls
Brastemp Fabric Freshener Ads Reveal Hidden Odors
Laced-Up Zipper Pants
Meadham Kirchoff Jeans Also Sport Calf Cutouts & Knee Pads
Immigrant Credit Cards
Capital One and CIBC Banks Tailor Products to ‘Newcomers'
Extraterrestrial Plushies
Stuffed Meerkat ‘Star Trek' Characters by NiftyKnits
Gamer Cupcakes
Mii Cupcakes are Perfect for Wii Parties
Daring Fingernails
Hot Tip For Your Tips: Go Bold With Dark Shades or Vibrant Brights
Spooky Beverage Coolers
Illuminated Pumpkin Ice Cubes for Halloween Drinks
Biodegradable Nail Polish
A Chemical-Free, Organic and Non-Smelly Alternative From Priti Nails
Geekette LEGO Jewelry
Camilla Hounsell Halvorsen's Dusty Collection Appeals to the Unassuming Geek
Cozy Computers
Minuscule PC Living Room a Crafty Solution for Unwanted Processors
Halloween Shirt Equalizers
LED Sound-Activated Pumpkin T-Shirt is Musically Fun
Artistic Beds of Nails
Jae-Hyo Lee Makes Mistakes and Nails It With His Art
Crocheted Cartoons
The Mario Raccoon Rug is Knitted to Perfection
Skeleton Street Art
Macabre Outdoor Creative Inspiration
Graffitied Offices
D*Face Gives Magazine HQ A Cloudy Street Art Makeover
Child Mudtography
‘Mother Earth' Captures Orphaned Kids From ‘School for Life
Epic Movie T-Shirts
The Real Maverick T-Shirt Makes Tom Cruise Cool Again
Tasty Manicures
The Bacon Nails are an Epicurean Fashion Statement
Smartphone Halloween Costumes
Will Android or iPhone Costumes be More Popular?
Building Block Flicks
LEGO Movie to Turn Classic Toys Into Big Screen Show
Dracula-tastic Dresses
Jonathan Saunders Spring 2010 Gets Vampirish
Edgy Easter Street Art
Above's ‘AIG Easter Egg Hunt' Parodies Financial Bailouts
Fruity Exhibitions
Fallen Fruit Shows the History of the Banana in L.A.
Medical Frames
Revital Cohen Explores the Art of Life Through the Telepresence Frame
Duct Tape Discipline
Judge Stephen F. Belden Seals Defendant's Mouth in Court
New Man Decals
Your New Boyfriend Stickers Make Replacing the Old One Easy
Glowing Banana Protectors
The BananaGuard Prevents Mushing AND It Glows in the Dark
Organ Soaps
Dennis Anderson Sells Spooky Brain Soaps on Etsy Just in Time for Halloween
Animal-Inspired Epiphanies
Monkeys Teach Us How to Peel a Banana Properly