If you love to do DIY (do it yourself) projects around the home, but you just don’t have the time during the week, don't fret! Here are a few impactful DIY projects that you can complete in less than one weekend day.

Terrarium Gardens [sunset.com]
Give your home’s interior a designer-inspired look by creating a trendy terrarium for every room. All you need are a few glass vessels in your chosen sizes and shapes, some well-draining potting soil, and small rocks or sand for extra drainage. Arrange air plants, succulents, or ferns inside to make your own container gardens in just a few hours!

Glitter Pendant Shade [realsimple.com]
If you love the look of retro hanging pendant lamps, you can make yours even more fabulous by adding light-reflecting glitter inside. By simply brushing the interior with the adhesive Mod Podge and sprinkling on a heavy dusting of colorful glitter, your lampshade will become instantly glamorous and festive.

DIY Stenciled Bookcase [realsimple.com]
Breathe new life into an old bookcase by appying a stencil to the back of the bookcase. Go with a bright paint color and stencil to add a fun pop of color and pattern to your room. Achieve the same effect by wallpapering the bookcase.

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Frozen yogurt is a popular alternative to traditional ice cream, and with its bevy of delicious toppings and cool, refreshing flavors, it’s easy to see why. In the Ashburn area, frozen yogurt lovers satisfy their cravings at Sul Bing, a self-serve fro-yo shop with all of the fixings.

Inside, the bright, colorful shop features walls painted in every color of the rainbow, while frozen yogurt dispensers line one wall with a variety of flavors that changes from day to day. The toppings bar is situated just next to the yogurt, so visitors can fill their cups with any combination of yogurts and then add everything from candies and sprinkles to fresh fruit and granola. In addition to frozen yogurt, Sul Bing carries Bing Soo, a traditional Korean shaved ice that comes in flavors like sweet red bean and green tea.

With iPads equipped with kid-friendly games and ample seating throughout, Sul Bing is a good spot for an after-dinner sweet!

Sul Bing
43670 Greenway Corporate Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 291-3525
www.yelp.com/biz/sul-bing-ashburn

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If you want to start learning how to sew, the best way to begin is by trying a few simple projects. Here are three great tutorials that will help you to learn the basics, all while creating cute and functional crafts that you can use afterward!

Brigitte Headscarf [Tilly and the Buttons]
This colorful project from sewing blog Tilly and the Buttons provides all of the instructions that you’ll need to create a wearable headscarf with retro ‘50s appeal. You choose the fabric in colors and patterns of your choice, then simply follow the step-by-step instructions to topstitch the scarf.

Makeup Pouch [Noodlehead]
If you’re looking for a sewing tutorial that’s slightly more complex, you’ll love this cute makeup pouch from the blog Noodlehead. You can use any type of scrap fabric that you have lying around, and in this tutorial, you’ll even learn how to sew on a zipper.

Valentine’s Day Ruffled Tea Towel [craftaholicsanonymous.net]
Not just for February 14, this adorable tea towel makes the perfect gift for a loved one or decoration for your own home. It features multiple layers of fabric that you’ll attach using a tool called a ruffler foot, as well as a towel leash to keep it securely in place.

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