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Hello, DIYers!

After years of living under the popular farmhouse chic aesthetic, many people are taking a slight shift away and going into full cottage core! This has a lot of the same rustic appeal, but uses imagery that is often a bit more cluttered with whimsy and has a bit of a magical element to it. Plants are a must have feature and if it is possible to carry out the look to the gardens, all the better! The best part about this look, is that many of the elements can be made with DIY projects. We’ve put together a list that will have your home looking like a magical cottage in no time!

Happy crafting!

Hanging Pot Rack

A big part of cottagecore aesthetic is all about the fabulous kitchen! Show off your wonderful kitchenware products by building a hanging pot rack!

Found Little Yellow Wheelbarrow

Burned Wooden Carving Spoons

Use a wood burning tool to etch a beautiful pattern into a set of wooden utensils. You might choose birds, mushrooms, plants, or any other cottagecore elements that you like!

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Antique Spoon Napkin Rings

You can bend antique spoons into lovely napkin rings for your dining room table!

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Mushroom Shelf

Bring the forest into your home with these lovely mushroom shelves!

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Herb Drying Rack

Cottagecore aesthetics are generally highlighted with drying flowers and herbs! One way to display them is on this DIY herb drying rack along the wall.

Found The Well Essentials

Stone Circle

Add a stone circle as a peephole into the garden! It gives a beautiful, magical element. Learn how to lay a stone wall with this great DIY.

Found Bob Vila

Mushroom Décor

Mushrooms are a big part of the cottage core aesthetic! Here is a great way to make some!

Found Practical Whimsy Designs

Cottage Window Boxes

Window Boxes are a great way to decorate the outside of your home!

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Cottage Bench

You can upcycle a bedframe by turning it into a lovely cottage bench! This looks great indoors or out!

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Log Shelf

Make a cute and useful shelf using small logs!

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Macramé Flower Drying Rack

Dried flowers for decorating projects with this beautiful, flower drying rack!

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Book Page Garland

Decorate your home with some lovely garland! You can make it with old, beat up books. Try to find some with various levels of oxidation to add some natural color differences!

Found Sweet Cottage Dreams

Cottagecore Dining Room Table

Do you need a new dining room table to accomplish your cottagecore look? The good news is that this look is an easy thrift and DIY! Use a similar element to painting and weathering a farmhouse chic table set if needed, and feel free to mix and match chairs!

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Bread Box

Many cottagecore enthusiasts are also enthusiasts about making their own bread! Whether you are or aren’t, a bread box can always come in handy!

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Dried Flower Bouquet

These are perfect to place on an end table or a centerpiece!

Found A Floral

Spice Rack

A great way to decorate your kitchen is with a custom, beautiful spice rack!

Found Houseful of Homemade

Tree Branch Jewelry Holder

Bring nature elements inside by turning a tree branch into a fantastic jewelry holder!

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Butterfly Shadow Box

This butterfly shadow box can be made easily from items found at the dollar store!

Found The Minimalish Mama

Bicycle Wheel Planter

Turn a vintage bicycle wheel into a lovely planter by strapping some pails!

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Chunky Feather and Fan Crochet Blanket

This is a lovely, cozy crochet blanket that you can make with this free pattern!

Found Persia Lou

Old Book Picture Frames

Decorating with books is VERY cottagecore! But that doesn’t mean that you can’t make the books work harder for you! Turn them into picture frames!

Found Leah Koenig

Spoon Herb Garden Markers

How cute are these amazing herb garden markers!? You can make them yourself at home!

Found Artsy Vava

Cottagecore Wreath

A DIY wreath is easy to make with a cottagecore aethetic! You might choose wildflowers or greenery to accent yours!

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Old Books

Decorate with old, tattered books and wired glasses!

Found Sweet Cottage Dreams

Pressed Flower Wall Décor

Make this lovely glass wall-hanging with pressed flowers! Preferably from your own garden!

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Vintage Weathered Hutch

You can find a vintage hutch for cheap at many flea markets across the US! Even if you find one in an improper color, don’t fret! You can upcycle and weather it yourself. Just find a size and shape that works for your room! Add a stencil design to add a special touch!