DIY Car Accessories
Many people like to add customization to their cars, whether it’s as small as hanging something from the mirror or as drastic as placing decals over the entire vehicle. Making your own car accessories adds an even more personal touch to customization, and can be done easily with a little creativity.
- Make your own seat covers using any fabric you like. If you are not skilled at sewing, just use safety pins to attach the fabric to the underside of the seat. Make slits in the fabric, if necessary, to make the fabric fit well around the seats.
- Purchase an unpainted wooden box from a hobby store and paint or decorate it to suit your style. Use it to contain things such as sunglasses, car chargers or CDs. Larger boxes make great organizers for toys and books, as well as trash bins to keep your car clean.
- Make your own air fresheners to hang from the rearview mirror. Cut a shape out of cardboard and draw or paint on it. Soak the cardboard in scented oils for a few hours then punch a hole in the top and loop a string through. Allow the cardboard to dry before hanging it in your car.
- Hang personal items from the rearview mirror using string or fishing line. Tie the string around any part of the object if you are not able to punch a hole in it, or you can also glue the string to the item. Things such as ornaments, toys, cards or figurines that represent your style make great mirror hangers.
- Purchase a decal kit from online or at an office supply store to make and print your own bumper stickers or decals. Put any pictures or sayings on the decals that you desire and stick them to the car or window.
- Make a tissue box cover out of an interesting fabric or one in your favorite color. Decorate the fabric by attaching lace or using fabric paint. You can either sew your own cover or purchase one from a store and customize it to your personality