Sharpie DIY: Leopard Bag

Update a bland beige tote or duffle bag to have a stylish leopard pattern by drawing the spots first with a tan Sharpie and outlining it with a brown Sharpie. To finish the look, place a drop of isopropyl alcohol on each of the leopard spots and your brand new bag is done.

Get the full DIY details and see the amazing before and after photos at Studs And Buttonholes.

Sharpie DIY: Scripted Pillow

Go to bed every night with a smile on your face by making a set of these cute scripted pillows where you use a Sharpie marker to write on a cotton pillowcase. To make these pillow cases have one partner write a cherished memory or list of reasons they love you, and likewise you would make a pillow case where you write down a positive memory or reasons you love them.

Read the Sharpie DIY scripted pillow tutorial at A Subtle Revelry.

Sharpie DIY: Accent Plates

Next time you are having a party make custom serving platters or small cocktail plates with text such as yum or eat on them by stenciling on the word using a Sharpie marker. This simple DIY is the perfect way to update a dollar store plate and make your own set of themed dishes for a party or holiday.

To learn how to make your own accent plates using a Sharpie visit Darling Doodles.

Sharpie DIY: Herringbone Mirror

Add some pattern to your room by updating an old mirror with a Sharpie. To give a new look to this round mirror, Corey painted it a beautiful blue and drew the herringbone pattern using a metallic gold Sharpie.

To learn how to a metallic herringbone pattern to one of your mirrors read the guide at Tiny Sidekick.

Sharpie DIY: Geometric Sharpie Wallpaper

Wallpaper is a wonderful way to add a pattern to your wall, but it can be a pain to take down and often the wallpaper can be expensive. One way to get the same look as wallpaper without the price is to create a printed template of the design you like and use transfer paper to print the design on the wall, which can then be traced in a Sharpie paint marker of your choice.

Learn how Cuckoo 4 Design decorated walls and behind her bookcases using this DIY Sharpie wallpaper technique and get her free printable pattern so you can DIY the same design on your own walls.

Sharpie DIY: Custom Mug

Make your own custom mug to bring to work by writing on mug using a Sharpie marker and baking it to set the ink. This easy DIY is a great way to update you plain mugs and makes for an inexpensive gift idea too.

To learn how to transfer the design on your mug and create your own custom mug using a Sharpie marker read the tutorial.

If you are looking for a fun DIY to do this evening grab a Sharpie paint marker to update your leather wallet. Use painters tape to mask off areas for stripes or free hand draw your pattern directly onto the wallet with a Sharpie paint pen. 

To read the full painted leather wallet tutorial visit Love Maegan.

Make yourself a new keychain by picking up a wooden flat beads used for jewelry at the craft store and decorating it with Sharpie markers. Before you begin make sure to apply a clear coat of acrylic paint over the wooden disks to help prevent your Sharpie marker from bleeding.

Find out how to make your own wooden keychain at How About Orange.