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April 9, 2025
DIY/Fashion/Mother's Day/Recent Posts/Sewing/Stylish Scrunchies

How to Make Color Block Scrunchies

A quick Pinterest search for scrunchies results in a diverse array: butterfly scrunchies, extra-large scrunchies, patchwork scrunchies, and even zippered scrunchies. It is amazing how the basic scrunchie design has transformed over time. Two years...
March 14, 2025
Art/Crafts/DIY/Recent Posts/Sewing/Tips

8 Ways to Upcycle Fabric Scraps

There are two types of sewists: those who stuff their fabric scraps into old shopping bags and those who organize them by size, shape, and color. No matter which category you fall into, I commend...
February 28, 2025
Art/Crafts/DIY/Recent Posts/Sewing

DIY Project Planner

Last year, I created several custom art projects, ranging from clothing tags and prayer shawls to welcome signs and Hollywood-themed birthday decorations. Since it was my first time making many of these items, I meticulously...
November 29, 2024
Christmas/DIY/Gift Guide/Recent Posts

DIY Christmas Gift Guide 2024

The best gifts are handmade! They are a beautiful expression of how much you love someone. Handmade presents allow you to create customized items that reflect your loved one’s personality and interests. Whether it is...
November 15, 2024
Art/DIY/Mother's Day/Recent Posts

How to Make Texture Art

Texture art has played a special role in my creative journey. It all began eight years ago. I was looking for a way to create freely without getting bogged down in the details. I started...
November 1, 2024
Crafts/DIY/Fashion/Recent Posts/Sewing

How To Make Scrunchie Barrettes

Hair scrunchies never go away. They only evolve! I am surprised by how designers develop more innovative scrunchie styles even though they have been around for decades. There are jumbo scrunchies, super skinny scrunchies, scrunchie...
October 18, 2024
Art/Crafts/Decor/DIY/Recent Posts

Oh, Baby… Baby Shower Décor

One thing I enjoy about being a visual artist is bringing another person’s creative vision to life. This summer, I took on a custom project after a year-long hiatus. I made decorations for my mother’s...
October 4, 2024
Art/Crafts/DIY/Recent Posts/Tips

Creative Responsibility

A common misconception in the do-it-yourself community is that there are no rules when creating. I get it – nothing is more exciting than being in your element. You may feel invincible, but there are...
September 20, 2024
Art/Crafts/DIY/Mother's Day/Recent Posts

The Art of Collaging

I enjoy creating collages. My first memory of making one was in elementary school. My teacher gave me the task of ripping up tissue paper and gluing it to cardstock. The simplicity of collaging has...
August 30, 2024
Birthday/Decor/DIY/Party/Recent Posts

Sweet Sixty Birthday Party Décor

I celebrated my mother’s 60th birthday with family and her close friends this month. We called the occasion a “Sweet Sixty,” a playful twist on “Sweet Sixteen.” We had an enjoyable time filled with laughter...
July 31, 2024
Art/Crafts/DIY/Tips

Crafty Ways to Save

We can all admit that art and craft supplies can be expensive. If you are an avid crafter like me, you always look for ways to reduce your spending. Based on my experience, here are...
July 1, 2024
Crafts/DIY/Graduation/Party

How I Made Confetti with a Cutting Machine

Every creative has a moment when they decide to DIY. I had this experience a few weeks ago. I was shopping for confetti shaped like graduation caps. I hoped to find what I needed because...

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