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...
Make it your goal to celebrate your accomplishments – even the “small” wins. Celebrate your work promotion AND finally perfecting a recipe. Celebrations do not have to be extravagant undertakings. Simply do whatever brings you...
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...
I learned how to make cascarones (confetti eggs) in my middle school Spanish class. My teacher, Ms. Brown, asked each student to bring six hollow eggs. We dyed the shells bright colors and drew decorative...
Letter banners are a creative way to send a bold, yet beautiful message. I use them as festive party decorations and dazzling statement pieces for my home. Although I adore letter banners, the process of...
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...