Want to add a little character to your home? Here are 8 fun and easy-to-make wall hanging projects that stand out against the winter gloom outside and brighten up the indoors.

DIY Woven Wall Hanging
visit Playful Learning for the tutorial

Teach your kids (or yourself) how to weave and create beautiful art for your walls with this simple tutorial. All you need is some cardboard and wool.

DIY Batik-Dyed Wall Tapestry
visit Kelli Murray for the tutorial

This tutorial will teach you the process of batik dying while you create a beautiful tapestry. The possibilities are endless and the results spectacular.

DIY Macrame Wall Hanging
visit A Pair & A Spare for the tutorial

Did you think macrame was a thing of the past? It isn’t when it’s as beautiful and modern as this lovely example!

DIY 3D Geometric Wall Art
visit Curbly for the tutorial

This colorful 3D geometric wall hanging is fun to make and only requires a few materials. It makes for a great photo booth prop, too.

DIY Yarn Banners
visit Creative Bug for the tutorial

Add color and cheer wherever you hang these awesome yarn banners. Make one or six—all you’ll need is some wool. Be careful, though, once you start making them you might not be able to stop.

DIY Geometric Dorm Room Wall Hanging
visit Design Sponge for the tutorial

If you need to cover a large surface, this fabric wall hanging will do the trick. Create your own geometric print on fabric, and you’ve got a great piece of art. Have fun with colors and shapes—anything goes!

DIY Lego Posters
visit I Am Momma Hear Me Roar for the tutorial

Have you heard of Engineering Prints before? You can print them yourself for as little as $3 and make a statement with your favorite photos. How fun is that?

Now all I need are a few blank walls!

Pictured at the top of this post: Use a floral fabric and denim to create a cute cutout banner featuring your favorite quote. Mine happens to be “Do what you love,” so this one is absolutely perfect. Visit Poppytalk for the tutorial.