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[100-Yen Store Crafts] Handmade ideas that captivate adults too. Stylish DIY/handmade.

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“I want to easily add a splash of color to my life!” but “I can’t come up with any ideas…” If that sounds like you, we recommend grown-up DIY projects using 100-yen shop items.

With combinations of materials like paper clay, dried flowers, and candles, you can create stylish pieces you’ll want to share on social media.

Enjoy taking your time with these projects in your free moments, and try turning them into decor for your room or gifts for someone special.

In this article, we’ll introduce simple, stylish craft ideas you can make using materials from 100-yen stores.

[100-Yen Crafts] Handmade ideas adults will love. Stylish DIY (31–40)

Remaking a 100-yen shop clock

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The part you can see from the back of a table clock or wall clock—the section with the battery compartment and the knob for setting the time—is called the movement.

You could say it’s the heart of the clock.

In fact, clock movements are sold on their own at 100-yen shops and home improvement stores, and you can use them to make your own original clock! If you’re good at woodworking, try starting from scratch by buying a wooden board and cutting a groove to fit the movement.

If that’s not your strong suit, there are also assembly kits with pre-cut grooves available, so you can use those instead.

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wagon

[100-Yen DIY] No tools or screws needed! An easy way for anyone to make a storage wagon that fits perfectly into gaps / Daiso / Seria / Housewife in her 50s

wagon

Having a wagon cart is really handy, isn’t it? It doesn’t take up as much space as a shelf, and it’s great that you can quickly roll it to wherever you need it.

Here, we’ll introduce an idea for a wagon you can make using items from a 100-yen shop—no screws or tools required.

It’s lightweight and comes with casters, so you can carry it anywhere! The materials are wire mesh, wooden slats (sunoko), zip ties, and casters.

Bend the wire frame to adjust the size, connect it with zip ties to create the wagon base, insert the wooden slats as dividers, and attach the casters to the bottom to finish.

Since it doesn’t support a lot of weight, use it as a wagon for light items like kitchen paper or tissues.

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side table

[100-Yen Shop DIY] I tried making an easy and cute side table using only 100-yen items [Seria/Cando]

side table

Here’s an idea for a side table you can place next to a sofa or bed.

The materials are a wooden slatted pallet and a fabric board.

First, take the pallet apart and separate it into individual boards.

Next, use the pallet as the frame and arrange the fabric board as the shelf section, then glue them together.

At this stage, it should look close to what you envisioned.

However, since the glue could come loose, reinforce it with nails as well.

You can buy nails and a hammer at a 100-yen shop.

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shelf

[100-Yen DIY] Easy for Anyone! 2-Way Slatted Shelf with Casters [Daiso DIY]

shelf

Let’s try making a shelf with casters.

The materials for this idea are a slatted wooden panel (sunoko) and a cutting board.

If you can match the tones and colors as much as possible, it will feel more cohesive.

Next, combine them so that the slatted panel forms the sides and the cutting board becomes the shelf surface.

Since wood glue alone might come apart, be sure to nail it securely.

Then attach casters to the slatted panel that will be the bottom, assemble it with the main body, and you’re done.

It’s lovely how you can feel the warmth of the wood.

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Tealight lamp shade

One Sheet of Origami! How to Make a Lampshade for a Tealight (LED) – Tealight (LED) Lampshade with Just One Sheet of Origami!

Tealight lamp shade

Make it with a single sheet of origami! Here’s an idea for a lampshade for tea lights.

This lampshade is used for candles placed in small cups.

This time, let’s try making a lampshade out of origami for use with string lights.

What you’ll need: one sheet of origami paper, a ruler, a craft knife, and string lights.

Choose a translucent origami paper so the light softly shines through for a soothing effect.

It’s also lovely to spend time finding a design that matches your taste or interior décor.

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