If you live in a studio apartment and celebrate Christmas, getting a tree is (usually) out of the question. This is especially true if you’re like me and have put every inch of your place to good use. It’s like… Do I want to have a bed to sleep on, or do I want to …
The holidays are a dream come true for anyone who loves crafts, recipes, or all of the above. I mean, it gives you the perfect excuse to make all the things. (Homemade gifts, anyone?) And while I’m more of a Halloween-and-autumn kind of gal, I can’t resist a fun winter holiday DIY. Extra points if it’s exceptionally …
It goes without saying that I’ve got a thing for crafts. But when it comes to specifics, I’ve got a serious obsession with creations that are equal parts functional and beautiful. There is just something so satisfying about making something that is also useful! Plus, for the past few years, I’ve been on a mission …
From turquoise to carnelian, I think we can all agree that crystals are having a moment right now. And while I dig them more so for their aesthetics, they’re prime crafty real estate in my mind. (I don’t resonate with the concept of healing energies, but if you do, that’s totally cool!) For me, they’re just waiting to be transformed …
Happy International Women’s Day! In honor of all the badass women out there, here’s a spring project inspired by none other than the Venus sign, a gender sign that stems from astrological symbols. The idea came about while brainstorming crafty ways to create the Venus sign, a symbol that has gained so much significance in …
No matter the shade of your green thumb, air plants are always a win. Aside from the fact that they are ridiculously easy to care for, they don’t need any soil. This means they can hang out on (almost) anything and everything, which is great news for us crafty folks. For example, do you eat …
Embroidery is having a serious moment right now, and I’m all about it. If you follow me on Instagram (@kirsten_nunez), this will come as no surprise. Stitching paper is one of my favorite ways to create altered art, especially if it involves super old vintage photos and functional items like notebooks. So when DMC Embroidery …
Is it just me, or are store-bought air fresheners and candles ridiculously strong? I mean, I’m super sensitive to intense scents, so I can always get behind gentler aromas. Enter essential oils, one of the best ways to naturally make a room smell ah-mazing. I’ve personally been all about clay diffusers, which are easy for …
Natural skincare is having a serious moment right now, and I’m all about it. Beauty products and DIY… it can’t get any better than that. Plus, I’ve been on a slow and steady personal mission to use entirely homemade toiletries and makeup. (For the things that I don’t make, I turn to the wonderful sellers of Etsy.) …
The quartz trend is going strong, but honestly, I hope it never leaves. The combination of minimalist shapes plus quartz crystal is timeless. I love that it pairs so well with basically any outfit, so what’s not to love? So for this week’s DIY project, I made a pair of quartz earrings, topped off with some wire-wrapping …
Skulls, pumpkins, and plants… what a surprise, right? This Halloween DIY tutorial can be made in just a few steps, making it perfect when you have that crafting itch. It’s also awesome when you realize Halloween is right around the corner and you need party decor. Although, if you’re anything me, you will probably be …
