Make perfectly soft chocolate chip cookies without the hefty dose of butter. The answer lies within sunflower oil, a healthier alternative to butter or canola oil. Boasting high levels of both vitamin E and healthy fats, sunflower oil is an amazing ingredient for irresistibly gooey cookies. It even omits tons of saturated fat from the picture, too. …
There’s nothing better than spotting something and feeling overwhelmed with inspiration. It’s even better when there’s an opportunity to add your own spin on it. That’s exactly how I felt when I saw this $48 Free People necklace. As soon as I spotted it, the wheels in my head started turning. That’s beauty of handmade: …
For the outdoor-loving DIYer, spring and summer is prime time for flower crowns. They’re basically wearable wreaths for the warmer seasons. And if you’re anything like me, you know all about the crafty potential of Mother Nature’s natural elements. I’m definitely that girl scooping up stones, twigs, feathers, and leaves on hikes and beach jaunts. Recently, I was …
I’ve always been a sucker for projects that save scraps and remnants from the trash. I adore the idea that something can be made from nothing, fueled by the leftovers of a completely separate creation. It just goes to show that inspiration can cultivate anywhere if you let it. It’s imagination at its very best. This …
With the spring season in full force (and summer right around the corner), the crafting world has been prepping for the one and only festival season. And when you’re a music lover like myself, you know just how many DIY opportunities there are at any festival. Excuse me while I craft to the tune of my favorite… …
Here’s another designer-inspired project to keep your creative week going. This one is at eHow and inspired by a $125 Aurélie Bidermann piece. Thanks to an inexpensive Etsy purchase and a couple skeins of embroidery thread, you can make a similar piece for SO much less. Find the DIY, here! xx K
Over the past few years, my adoration for floral prints and themes has grown. Maybe it’s because of my time in California or maybe it’s the timeless authenticity of flowers. There’s a good chance it’s a mix of both. I’m already scheming ways to decorate my place with dried flowers for when I move back …
Creating DIY versions of designer pieces is one of my favorite things to do. It’s an awesome way to push your imagination to use supplies and materials that are affordable and accessible. I’m all about it. My latest designer-inspired creation can be found on eHow. This time around, I snagged some inspiration from a $320 …
When it comes to small businesses, I’m all about the ones that support the doers, dreamers, and makers of the world. Pins to Kill, an Australian based clothing company, totally fits that description. I’ve seen & loved their range of unique leggings, so I was 120% on board to collaborate with them. Of course, that meant …
With Easter less than two weeks away, spring is creeping right around the corner. And if you’re anything like me, all of this means that it’s time for a seasonal project (or five). This year, I’m welcoming the spring season with a batch of Easter eggs spruced up with my latest obsession: indigo shibori. The …
Happy Pi Day! Visit Darice Crafts for my latest foodie-approved project. No math involved for this one 😉 xx K
