DIY Projects can be a lot of fun, but many of them are time-consuming, too.  Today, let’s focus on the quick.  All of the projects below should take about 15 minutes or less.  (For a few projects, there might be some additional glue- or paint-drying time after you’ve finished with the hands-on parts of the project.)

There are a some awesome gift ideas in the mix!

• DIY Soap Pouch: This is a good use for pretty dollar store towels or washcloths.
• DIY Photography Boards: These photography background boards are done in the time it takes to adhere some shelf paper.
• DIY Hair Elastic Bracelets: These bracelets are made by attaching jump rings & charms to hair elastic.
• DIY Fast Peppermint Soap: This melt & pour soap is fabulous for the holidays.  (And is one more use for our peppermint oil!)
• DIY — Color-Code Your Keys: So you can quickly tell them apart.
• DIY Fast Key Chain Ideas: These three quick ideas will give you something to put those newly-color-coded keys on.
• DIY Jeans Hemming: If your jeans are a little too long, you can hem them yourself with this tutorial.
• DIY Flat-Iron Case: This super-fast case is helpful for packing — and a great dollar store craft!
• DIY Framed Chalkboards: This project takes just a few minutes to apply a couple coats of paint.  (You’ll need a little lead time to let it dry, though.)
• DIY Lampshade from Tights: This is one of the more creative projects I’ve seen lately, but still looks super-simple.
• DIY Lace Wreath: Another stockings project!
• DIY Quick Pillow Covers: The fancified bands I made for these took a bit of time, but the pillow covers themselves are quick and easy.
• DIY Easy Gilded Votives: These candleholders are as easy as writing!
• DIY Easy Washi Votives: Use washi tape to quickly dress up a votive holder.
• DIY Trash-Can Composter: This DIY is as quick as drilling a few holes and duct-taping pieces of screening over them.
• DIY Fabric-Covered Magnets: This project is a good use for small scraps.
• DIY “Doodlebook”:  This is a mini sketchbook that makes good use of an old, ugly checkbook cover.
• DIY Decorated Desk: These quick washi-tape ideas will doll up your desk area in a hurry.
• DIY Felt Phone Sleeve: This stitches up quickly with just a couple of straight seams.
• DIY Personalized Phone Charger: Washi tape makes quick work of personalizing a phone charger.  (These often go on sale.  If you’re more comfortable with a brand-name charger, you can get an Energizer one pretty inexpensively, too.)
• DIY Stamped Tile Coasters: Some natural stone tiles, scratch-proof felt or cork, and rubber stamps make for unique coaster sets.