20 Scriptures for the Skilled Worker
If you are reading this blog, there is a 99.9% chance that you are a creative person. I will take it a step further and say you are a skilled worker. God has anointed your...
How to Sew Double Layer Scrunchies
People need people. This statement is a simple truth even for those who enjoy solitude. God created us to live in unity, as healthy relationships allow us to experience His love in human form. Ecclesiastes...
Where to Buy Fabric Online
JOANN officially closed its doors. I held out on hope that, miraculously, someone would swoop in and save this fabric retailer from bankruptcy. JOANN played a key role in my growth as a sewist. I...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...