12 August DIY Projects in Leonardo®

August is often called the “Sunday of Summer”, which may come off as a bit upsetting. But don’t fret— there are plenty of ways to keep the creativity flowing to help beat the Sunday Scaries! Celebrate the last full month of summer with these 12 August DIY Projects in Leonardo® Design Studio!

Cosplay

#1: Chainmail and Scalemail Bracers

From renaissance festivals to comic book conventions and beyond, August is a great month to cosplay! Add some extra flair to your medieval costume with these DIY bracers featuring Brick® 600 and EasyWeed® EcoStretch™!

#2: Metal Armored Gloves

Once you’ve got your bracers, you may need some fancy metallic gloves to go with them. Complete the outfit with some armored gloves decorated with both Silver and Gold Metal HTV!

#3: Legendary Wooden Shield

Video game fans will get a kick out of this one! Link together your entire fantasy costume with a legendary wooden shield made possible thanks to EasyWeed Electric and EasyPSV® Brushed!

#4: Wearable Fairy Wings

HTV isn’t just great for the rugged, armored look! Indulge in your fae side with some wearable fairy wings decorated with the illustrious Holographic Mystic Pearl!

College

#5: “Stick to the Plan!” Planner

August isn’t all fun and games— it’s also when students head off to college for their higher education! Chances are you’ll be doing quite a bit of writing, so why not decorate a planner with EasyPSV Starling™ to help you stay on track?

#6: Flowery Pencil Pouch

I never realized how badly I needed a pencil case in college until I was there. Don’t go unprepared— make your own colorful pencil pouch with HTV to hold all your writing utensils in style!

#7: Wash Me! Laundry Bag

College life can get overwhelming, which can lead to messy dorms (speaking from experience). Help make laundry days a little easier with a dedicated laundry bag!

#8: Fun Varsity Patches

Are you a college kid who likes to sport a varsity jacket or vest? Add some of your own fun patches with the help of StripFlock® Pro— no sewing required!

Back to School

#9: Too Cool for School Backpack

Now to address the topic kids everywhere have been dreading: back to school! As summer vacation enters its final weeks, students will need to start thinking about what supplies they’ll need. Why not start with a rebellious backpack decorated with Brick 600?

#10: School Subject Labelled Folders

Speaking of school supplies, all students could benefit from some labelled subject folders! Make your own (with a glittery twist) using DiamondDust™ HTV!

#11: Customized Classroom Chalkboard

Perhaps you’re not a student but rather a teacher! A little EasyPSV Starling goes a long way in helping your chalkboard (and by extension, your classroom) stay organized!

#12: Back-to-School Tumbler

Whether you’re a student OR a teacher, it’s important to stay hydrated throughout the school day! Create a fun back-to-school tumbler to help quench your thirst all year long!

Creativity is in session!

Whether you’ll be spending this month roleplaying or getting ready for class, there’s plenty of ways to stay creative! Use these 12 August DIY projects in Leonardo to keep the inspiration going through the end of summer!

Each of these projects includes one (or more!) FREE cut files that are available right inside Leonardo Design Studio. Make sure you open the software and login to get access to all these projects and so many others! While you’re there, check out the Design Library for dozens of additional royalty-free cosplay, college, and back to school cut files ready for you to create with.