Scent is a big thing for me. I like it when my clothes smell good. I like it when my car (well, when I had one) smells good. I especially love it when my home smells good. It’s exactly what makes your stomping grounds feel like home to begin with. As a result, I’ve burned a …
It’s back-to-school season & I am STOKED. Granted, it’s been a couple years since I finished grad school and even longer since I was actually assigned a supply list. That doesn’t stop me from oohing and ahhing over supplies, though. It’s the writer in me. Unsurprisingly, I fell in love with the latest #craftywithcanon DIY… printable note pads! Count …
Confession: I used to be a makeup junkie. And for someone who doesn’t like a full face of makeup, it got crazy. These days, I go for my tried-and-true basics with the occasional just-for-fun purchase. So, in effort to make useful projects, I made handheld hexagon mirrors… Clearly, my DIY junkie days will never be over. I’m cool with it. …
I’m that girl when it comes to shopping. It takes everything within me to internalize my ramblings about making your own stuff — especially jewelry. Of course, I get that DIY isn’t for everyone… but that’s why tutorials exist, right? For this DIY, I was inspired by the millions of chokers out there & re-purposed an old bandanna. It’s no-sew & ridiculously cheap. Win. …
I’ve been crafting since I was extremely young. Right out of the womb, basically. There was always a healthy mix of making original ideas and following tutorials. I could spend hours in the craft section of the library or book store —just ask my mother. These days, I’m usually on the production side of things. Most of my …
There’s something about flowers that never (ever) gets old. Maybe it’s their timeless beauty or symbolism of new life. Or maybe it’s the way they exude an unspoken personality that doesn’t need words. Or maybe it’s all of the above. I’ll go with that. Whatever it is, my appreciation for flowers and foliage has increased …
If there’s anything that I love about the creative process, it’s that it can change or manifest at any point. It’s also especially interesting how an item or element can spark zero ideas one day and 931298 ideas the next. This oversized agate pendant is a prime example. I’ve had this little guy for a while. …
I have a serious soft spot for quick and easy craft projects. Extra points for when they’re inspired by something that costs a pretty penny. My latest tutorial at eHow is an excellent example; even a novice crafter can take this on. This one is inspired by a $215 Anthropologie item, made for less than …
I’ve always had a soft spot for hardware. Growing up, I constantly tagged along to Home Depot and Lowe’s with my father. I remember thinking that what the hardware store is to him is the equivalent of what the craft store is to me: a place full of potential and creativity. These days, I still …
Who says gift-wrapping has to be all about fancy shmancy paper? Give a 2-in-1 gift by dressing up a bottle of red for your favorite hostess. The best part is that the recipient can re-use the bag for whatever they’d like… or more wine, obviously. It doesn’t even call for a sewing machine, making this …
There’s nothing that makes me swoon more than materials used in unconventional ways. My latest project for Darice Crafts is no exception. Featuring beaded cacti made of acrylic tear drop beads and silver spikes, this mini zen garden is the perfect getaway for any busy lady. It also happens to be super easy to make. Check out …
