Pride Month is a time to celebrate and advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights and fill the world with bold, bright, and beautiful colors. As we look forward to Pride Month this year, you can add your own color into the mix by getting a little creative. Whether you want to decorate for a Pride party or just add some color to your daily life, these colorful DIY crafts to make during Pride will help you express your pride loudly and proudly. From wearable art to dazzling home decor items, there’s something for everyone to try their hand at.
Tie-Dye Shirts
Tie-dye shirts are a timeless and expressive way to showcase the rainbow, often symbolizing the diversity and unity of the queer community. You control the patterns and the saturation of the colors, allowing each shirt to be a unique piece that says something about you. Whether you prefer spiral patterns or more abstract designs, tie-dying lets you wear your pride on your sleeve, quite literally.
Rainbow Soap
Fancy soap is all the rage now, so why not make your own and have it make a statement, too? Rainbow soap is a practical and enchanting way to bring more color into your home and daily routine. Layer different mica-powder-colored soap layers to achieve the rainbow effect, letting each one dry before pouring on the next. Add essential oils for a scent that is uniquely yours. And remember the dos and don’ts of using mica powder for soap making—it’s not as straightforward as dumping powder into liquid soap, but it definitely promises fun.
Rainbow Disco Balls
Want to add some sparkle to your Pride celebrations? Crafting a rainbow disco ball combines the traditional fun of a party staple with the vibrant hues of Pride. Cover a ball in mirrored tiles colored in shades of the rainbow to reflect light beautifully around your room. You can buy large Styrofoam balls at most craft stores for this project. Ultimately, this is a craft that promises to light up any space with the spirit of Pride.
Rainbow Floormat
Welcome guests into your home with a rainbow floormat, symbolizing an inclusive and loving space. Using strips of colored fabric or painting a coir mat, you can create a welcoming rainbow right at your doorstep. It’s an easy project that sets the tone for inclusivity before guests even enter your home.
Colored-Sand Terrariums
If you want to make a more subtle piece of decor, colored-sand terrariums offer a sophisticated yet playful way to decorate. Layer sand in the colors of the rainbow in glass containers, then add succulents or small decorations on top. You put these terrariums on bookshelves, tables, desks, or anywhere else they’ll fit. They’re perfect for bringing a bit of nature and a splash of Pride indoors.
The joy of Pride Month is in expressing love and acceptance, and one great way to do so is by creating and sharing these colorful DIY crafts. Make these projects during pride to add a personal touch to your celebrations. Whether you’re crafting alone or with friends, the process of creating something by hand is a fulfilling way to celebrate the beauty and diversity of the queer community.