Top 65 DIY Trends in October

From Sunflower Seed Spreads to Wooden Birthday Cakes

— October 18, 2015 — Autos
The top October 2015 DIY trends speak to both the influence of Thanksgiving and Halloween as well as the extreme nature of DIY enthusiasm online.

Just in time for the fall holiday season, plenty of crafting tutorials and delicious recipes take advantage of both seasonal produce and plentiful themes. A nutritious squash pizza makes great use of seasonal gourds, while pumpkin-flavored popcorn is an easy, at-home snack for those who aren't interested in pumpkin-infused coffee.

In terms of the extremes of the online DIY world, two examples from the October 2015 DIY trends come to mind. The first is a push pin rifle created by DIY enthusiast and blogger Patrick Priebe, who literally built his own sniper rifle powered by thumb tacks. Additionally, a repurposed photobooth serves as an elaborate aquarium installation in what seems like quite the project to undertake.
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Pumpkin-Flavored Popcorn
Pumpkin-Flavored Popcorn
This Festive Caramel Corn is Seasoned with Pumpkin Spice
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Cinnamon Pumpkin Candles
Cinnamon Pumpkin Candles
These Handmade Tea Lights Feature a Pumpkin Skin as a Holder
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Retro Gamer Guitars
Retro Gamer Guitars
The 'Guitar Boy' is a Hybrid Electric Guitar and Nintendo Game Boy
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Animal Ear Pastry Toppers
Animal Ear Pastry Toppers
Sugar and Cloth's Gilded DIY Cake Toppers Make Glamourous Cake Accents
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Gluten-Free Cauliflower Buns
Gluten-Free Cauliflower Buns
These Tasty Rolls are a Healthy Alternative to Bread
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Sunflower Seed Spreads
Sunflower Seed Spreads
This DIY Sunflower Seed Butter Recipe is a Great Peanut Butter Alternative
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Spicy Chickpea Fritters
Spicy Chickpea Fritters
This Simple Mediterranean Dish Features Fresh Herbs, Garlic and Turmeric
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Savory Hamburger Hand Pies
Savory Hamburger Hand Pies
These Miniture Pastries are Designed to Taste Like Cheeseburgers
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Mini Mountain Photo Stands
Mini Mountain Photo Stands
These Homemade Image Holders Add a Stylish Touch to Your Pictures
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DIY Headphones
DIY Headphones
Print+ Provides a Cost-Effective Way to 3D Print Your Own Headphones
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Fist-Bumping Crosswalks
Fist-Bumping Crosswalks
This DIY Crosswalk Button Requires L.A. Pedestrians to Fist Bump to Cross
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Fiber-Rich Breakfast Bowls
Fiber-Rich Breakfast Bowls
This Tropical Barley Bowl Serves as a Hearty Morning Meal
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Seafood-Stuffed Pastries
Seafood-Stuffed Pastries
This Flaky Croissant is Topped with a Creamy Shrimp Salad
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Rescue Dog Trains
Rescue Dog Trains
This Man Takes in Stray Dogs and Gives Them a Ride Around in His Mini Train
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Creamy Tricolor Milkshakes
Creamy Tricolor Milkshakes
These Neapolitan Shakes are Infused with Delicious Cookie Crumbs
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Customizable Origami Lamps
Customizable Origami Lamps
This Origami Lamp Lets Users Create Completely Custom Lighting
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Fruity Banana Headdresses
Fruity Banana Headdresses
This Homemade Banana Headband Design Makes for a Simple Costume
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Gluten-Free Pistachio Desserts
Gluten-Free Pistachio Desserts
These Gluten-Free Cookies Feature a Hint of Spice
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Wooden Photo Garlands
Wooden Photo Garlands
This DIY Project Provides a Fun Way to Display Memorable Pictures
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DIY Edible Exfoliants
DIY Edible Exfoliants
Kale & Caramel's Homemade Honeyed Melon Sugar Scrub Rejuvenates Your Skin
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Seasonal Squash Pizzas
Seasonal Squash Pizzas
This Pizza is Made from Healthy and Flavorful Fall Ingredients
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Chocolate Pasta Desserts
Chocolate Pasta Desserts
This Recipe Turns a Classic Entree into a Sweet Treat
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Ice Cream Cone Milkshakes
Ice Cream Cone Milkshakes
This Recipe Combines Two Delicious Treats into One Decadent Shake
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Fictional Landscape Collages
Fictional Landscape Collages
This Collection is Made from Pictures Found in Flea Markets
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Instructional Building Block Books
Instructional Building Block Books
'The Art of LEGO Scale Modeling' Defines a Meticulous Craft
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DIY Shell Candles
DIY Shell Candles
You Can Revamp Your Collected Sea Shells From Summer With This Artistic Endeavor
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Blood-Splattered Chocolate Treats
Blood-Splattered Chocolate Treats
These Spooky Sweets are Perfect for Halloween
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Home Cheesemaking Devices
Home Cheesemaking Devices
This DIY Cheesemaker Lets You Make Cheese Without Harmful Additives
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Solar System Necklaces
Solar System Necklaces
This Handmade Jewelry Piece Features Beads Themed After the Planets
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Smokey Homemade Potato Chips
Smokey Homemade Potato Chips
These Baked Vegetable Chips are Sprinkled with BBQ Seasoning
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3D-Printed Superhero Lamps
3D-Printed Superhero Lamps
This Thor Mjolnir Lamp Can Be Downloaded and DIY 3D-Printed
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DIY Pumpkin Spice Candles
DIY Pumpkin Spice Candles
This Tutorial Shows Users How to Make a Pumpkin-Scented Candle
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Scratch Card Artworks
Scratch Card Artworks
'Scratch Night View' by Lago Design Studio Encourages Customization
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Improvisational Soy Candles
Improvisational Soy Candles
This Homemade Candle Tutorial Teaches to Make Votives in Any Container
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Sprinkled Cinema Snacks
Sprinkled Cinema Snacks
This Birthday Cake Popcorn Provides the Perfect Blend of Sweet and Salty
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Nameless Coloring Supplies
Nameless Coloring Supplies
'Nameless Paints' Avoid Restricting Imagination by Labeling Color Names
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Ice Cream Cone Macarons
Ice Cream Cone Macarons
These DIY Macarons Look Like Another Tasty Treat
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Wooden Birthday Cakes
Wooden Birthday Cakes
This DIY Birthday Cake is a Delicious Looking Piece of Party Decor
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Handmade Nautilus Bookshelves
Handmade Nautilus Bookshelves
This Modern Shelf Design is Shaped Like a Delicate Curved Seashell
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DIY Feather Pens
DIY Feather Pens
This Tutorial Teaches Users How to Turn a Basic Pen into a Feather Quill
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Carved Wooden Sports Cars
Carved Wooden Sports Cars
These Beautiful Designs By Isaac Cohen Are Surprisingly Street-Legal
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Hair Subscription Services
Hair Subscription Services
'Curlmix' is a Service is Designed Specifically for Curly Haired Girls
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Child Author Kits
Child Author Kits
Lulu.com's 'IlluStory Junior' Lets Kids Write, Draw and Publish a Paperback
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Uplifting Coloring Books
Uplifting Coloring Books
This Adult Activity Book Features Positive Messages for Readers
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Cardboard Cat Feeders
Cardboard Cat Feeders
This Low-Tech Device Makes It Easier for Consumers to Feed Their Pets
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Chalkboard Wrist Reminders
Chalkboard Wrist Reminders
This Simple Task Manager Works Like a Wearable Memo Board
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Cartoon Cat Trees
Cartoon Cat Trees
This Handmade Cat Furniture is Perfect for Super Mario-Loving Kitty Owners
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Galactic Gesture Book Ends
Galactic Gesture Book Ends
This Homemade Star Trek Vulcan Salute is Ideal for Fans of the Series
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Patchwork Animal Purses
Patchwork Animal Purses
Accessory Brand 'Misala' Makes Quirky Animal Bags
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Premium Yarn Branding
Premium Yarn Branding
This Example of Wool Packaging Focuses on the Quality of the Product
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Upcycled DVD Tiles
Upcycled DVD Tiles
These DVD Mosaic Tiles Are Eye-Catching, Easy to Make and Eco-Friendly
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Inexpensive Robots
Inexpensive Robots
The Crafty Robot is Priced at Just £5 and Perfect for Aspiring Engineers
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Push Pin Rifles
Push Pin Rifles
This Tack Gun Shoots Ordinary Push Pins at High Speed
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DIY Color-Coordinated Costumes
DIY Color-Coordinated Costumes
This Pantone Couples' Costume Completes a Hipster Halloween Look
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User-Friendly Laser Cutters
User-Friendly Laser Cutters
The Glowforge Laser Cutter Creates Unbelievably Perfect Homemade Items
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DIY Smartphone Kits
DIY Smartphone Kits
The RePhone Create Kit Allows for a Completely Customized Phone
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Heat-Sensitive Phone Cases
Heat-Sensitive Phone Cases
This Homemade Case Design Reacts to Touch Leaving Finger Prints Behind
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DIY Built-In Dog Kennels
DIY Built-In Dog Kennels
This Unique Dog Kennel is Cleverly Built Under the Stairs
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DIY Industrial Metal Planters
DIY Industrial Metal Planters
This DIY Planter Requires Tools and Some Metalworking Experience
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Silicone Mermaid Tails
Silicone Mermaid Tails
This DIY Mermaid Costume Gives Swimmers an Authentic Technicolor Fin
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Plastic Bag Dresses
Plastic Bag Dresses
The IKEA Shopping Bag Dress by Adriana Valdez Young is Pure Eco-Chic
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House-Bus Cabins
House-Bus Cabins
This Couple Created a Vacation Home by Refurbishing a School Bus
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Compact Eco Homes
Compact Eco Homes
This Small House Features a Carbon Footprint of 100 Square-Meters
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Soap-Making Guides
Soap-Making Guides
Fix.com's DIY-Focused Infographic Explains How to Create Homemade Soap
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