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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
Do you have a love-hate relationship with glitter? You love the way it enhances your DIY projects but hate the way it trails behind you long after you are done crafting. I felt the same...
Crafters and glitter have a love-hate relationship. While glitter is an exciting medium to work with, it is painful to clean up. It trails behind you long after you are done crafting. I could write...
Last month, I created a painting named Brown Skin Girl as an ode to my childhood. The artwork depicts a little Black girl with two Afro puffs. Written on her face are the lyrics to...