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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
In 2016, I began painting abstract art to express myself. I added depth to my art by experimenting with various paint mediums. From there, my creativity exploded on canvas as I painted colorful, textured artwork....
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Most of us have set goals concerning our careers, businesses, and families. One thing we all have in common is a desire to grow. We want to...
High school was all about self-expression. I expressed myself through clothing. I customized t-shirts, jackets, and accessories to match my individuality. I did not have a fancy cutting machine or a screen-printing press back then....
Have you decorated your home for fall yet? Some people decorate as soon as September 1st arrives while others wait until the official first day of autumn. No matter your preference, I have do-it-yourself fall...
“In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18, KJV September is here! It marks the unofficial start of fall for many people. They begin...