Now you see it; now you don’t! If you’re itching for a home refresh, see-through pieces may be the trendy touch your space is missing. Lucite‘s transparent finish is sleek and discrete, making it ideal for tiny spaces, organizing your craft room, or showcasing a vibrant color palette. The best part is, you don’t need to spend a pretty penny to incorporate it into your spring revamp. Scroll on for 19 DIYs that are budget-friendly and *clearly* fabulous.

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1. DIY Flower Power Serving Tray: Spring showers will give you all the excuses you need to bust out the hot glue guns and faux flowers. Spend a craft sesh transforming a lucite serving tray with petal power, and get ready for a fun, floral cocktail hour. (via Aww Sam)

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2. DIY Pom-Pom Storage Boxes: Kick-start your spring organization game with these cute pom-pom-topped boxes. Acrylic storage is ideal for a workspace with lots of trinkets and potential clutter, because you can see exactly what you’re looking for in a snap. (via Studio DIY)

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3. DIY Block Photo Frame: A block of lucite is a super luxe way to display photos on your mantel or desk — without bringing all those chunky frames into the picture. (via A Beautiful Mess)

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4. DIY Acrylic Wall Calendar: You’ll never miss a date with this giant wall calendar. It’s super light and can be made to suit minimalist or colorful decor with its customizable lettering. (via The House of Wood)

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5. DIY Desk Accessories: This crazy-easy DIY only requires a set of clear acrylic pencil cups and sheets of foil or colored paper. Next step? Sifting through that massive collection of pens and pencils you’ve been accumulating. (via Just Destiny)

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6. DIY Lucite Plant Stand: Give your indoor garden a style boost with this chic plant stand. You’ll adore the retro vibe it’ll bring to your #jungalow. (via A Beautiful Mess)

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7. DIY Gold Rimmed Acrylic Jewelry Box: Show off your glam pieces *and* keep them contained with this clever jewelry box. Feel free to get artsy with a little geometric detailing. (via Earnest Home Co.)

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8. DIY Floating Window Shelves: Indoor plants are happiest with an abundance of natural light, but window sills are only so big. Acrylic floating shelves like these won’t block any light from flowing in, and they’re sturdy enough to support all of your succulents. (via Design Sponge)

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9. DIY Lucite Bathtub Caddy: This beautiful bath caddy will make your rub-a-dub relaxation even more dreamy. Fill it with bath bombs, a candle, and an iPad tuned to your fave show. *Ahhhh…* (via A Beautiful Mess)

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10. DIY Lucite Towel Bar: While you’re beautifying your bathroom, why not swap out those ugly towel bars for something way classier? This is a quick and easy way for renters to temporarily update hardware, without the landlord ever needing to know. (via A Beautiful Mess)

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11. DIY Gold Lead Lucite Office Supplies: Don’t let that pile of back issues topple over again; this baby is a must-have for desk organization or waiting room flair. (via A Bubbly Life)

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12. DIY Care Packages: Whether your BFF got a new job or just deserves a little extra lovin’, these three personalized care package ideas will show her some serious affection. Start with a lucite tray she can reuse later, then fill it up with sweet treats, funny stickers, and cool gifts. (via Studio DIY)

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13. DIY Gold and Acrylic Clipboards: Trying to rule adulting, but really miss the convenience of an old-school cork board? Embrace this classy AF grown-up version that’s space-saving and oh-so convenient. (via Design Sponge)

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14. DIY Lucite Tray Table: Hit up your local thrift store for a basic TV stand, and then class it up with a gorg DIY. Swap out the top with a sheet of acrylic and celebrate your craftiness by DIYing a set of fab coasters to match. (via Brit + Co)

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15. DIY Floating Acrylic Frame: If you’re looking for a minimal, modern way to display your fave prints, you’ll be all about this $40 project. Floating frames are simple to make and come out looking like a pro job. (via A Beautiful Mess)

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16. DIY Holographic Glitter Acrylic Calendar: Hello, glitter! Take your schedule to a whole new level of sparkly goodness with holographic foil and gold letters. Who knows, you might actually look forward to filling out your to-do list. (via A Beautiful Mess)

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17. DIY Chic Bento Box: Snack time needs a little design magic too! Upgrade to these sleek containers with color-coded rubber bands so none of your picnic pals nab your trail mix. (via Sugar & Cloth)

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18. DIY Glitter Tray: Sparkle lovers, this one’s for you! Start with a plain acrylic tray, then add heaps of glitter and another sheet of acrylic so the sparkle can keep movin’ and shakin’. (via Studio DIY)

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19. DIY Coffee Table With Acrylic Top: You’re going to need a free weekend and a batch of power tools for this DIY, but the end result is SO worth it. Craft the hollow frame to fill it with your most photogenic magazines, then top it off with acrylic sheets for a storage-friendly piece that will rule your decor. (via A Beautiful Mess)

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Kate Thorn
Kate Thorn is an illustrator, foodie, photographer, and blogger at Create & Kate. She loves creating art, traveling, and all things chocolate. A native to the Great Northwest, she is currently living in London and pretending to be a mature grad student.