DIY Life

Summer is the season of road trips, and with road trips come plenty of souvenir memorabilia. One of my favorite souvenirs is gathering a vintage license plate for that state I've traveled to, and since I've been road tripping since I was 16 ... well, you do the math. This summer, I'm on a mission to re-use my tired old license plates in a new way ...

1. License Plate Map via Curbly
Channel your inner art maven and create a conversation piece that will keep your guests chattering for years to come!

What You'll Need: A license plate for every state, a pair of tin snips, and a map for reference.

DIY Rating? Complicated, but sooooo worth it.

2. License Plate Memo Board via Craftzine
Display your favorite road trip memories on this crafty memo board.

What You'll Need: Hardware, superglue, magnets and an old license plate.

DIY Rating? Easy as Georgia peach pie!

3. License Plate Scrapbook via DIY Network
Watch this creative how-to video and learn how to surprise your husband with a scrapbook even he can enjoy!

What You'll Need: Binder rings, drill, paper, hole-puncher and two license plates.

DIY Rating? Fun, fast and ferocious!

4. License Plate Purse via Craftster
Carry this purse and the boys will follow...

What You'll Need: Rivets, screws, drill bit, three license plates, hardware and clasp.

DIY Rating? Super hard to do, and must be handy with a drill bit. Enlist a friend!

5. License Plate Dustpan via MAKE
Clean your garage in total style.

What You'll Need: Rivets, blow-torch, two license plates.

DIY Rating? Difficult, but absolutely genius.