Personalized Room Sign(Ages 3-12)
Claim your space with a personalized room sign to hang on your door! How you choose to decorate it will help your roommates get to know you, and decorating it together with younger siblings can be a great way to include them in the process!
Chalkboard Frame(Ages 3-11)
Good for family photos or capturing new memories with new friends! These easy-to-make chalkboard frames are a great way to liven up those white dorm walls, or personalize your work space with some fond family moments.
Ping Pong Glow Lights(Ages 9-16)
No dorm is complete without a cool set of string lights! With a few supplies, you and your family can customize a light string that shows off your personal style. Want to change it up? Swap the ping-pong balls out throughout the year to match the seasons and holidays. The best part of the whole project is turning on the lights to see how amazing all your hard work looks when the light string glows!
Tile Coasters(Ages 3-11)
Sure, you're drinking everything out of red solo cups now, but that doesn't mean you can't have nice things! These hand-decorated coasters can showcase your personal style, and help you avoid staining your desk with coffee rings during late night cram sessions. A great activity to do with family!
Paper Picado(Ages 3-11)
This colorful tissue-paper banner can be a fun, simple way to add a pop of color to your dorm. Have fun making one with your family before you leave, or bring your new roommates in on the action to create a colorful piece for your common area.
Hanging Planters(Ages 12++)
Breathe some fresh air into your space, turn your dorm into a tropical paradise, or elevate your late night easy-mac with some fresh herbs plucked straight from your dorm window!
Pom-Pom Keychain(Ages 9-16)
Whatever you do, don't forget your room keys! Personalize your keys or jazz up your backpack with these delightfully fluffy pom pom keychains. Trust me, your RA's will thank you!
Looking for an icebreaker activity to get to know your roommates, or the other folks on your floor? Look no further! Get to know each other while you decorate your backpacks or keychains with these deliciously creative charms!
String Art Star Garland(Ages 9-12)
A string art garland can be a great way to bring some creative flair to your dorm room. Once you get the hang of the basic technique, feel free to get creative and make it your own!
Firefly Jars(Ages 5-11)
Night falls, classes are done, and you're ready to relax. Time to switch off that overhead fluorescent lighting, and let these glow-in-the-dark "firefly" jars set the mood and settle your mind. They look great on the windowsill, they're safer than candles, and they're a fun, simple project you can craft with family!
Home Suite Home! 10 Crafty Ways To Customize Your College Dorm
Whether you're going to college down the street, or halfway across the country, these crafty DIY dorm decorations can help you carry a piece of home with you wherever you go. From personalized name plates, to picture frames, to hand decorated string lights, this list has everything you need to make your dorm feel like home. They also make great keepsakes from younger siblings looking to send you off in style!