I’ve been really into upcycling tiles into coasters lately. Like, really into it. I love the process — as stressful as it can be. The fun part is painting the…
The Crafts & Stuff
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My apartment, ugh. I love it to death, but it doesn’t get enough direct sunlight for my liking. Taking photos in my apartment is a joke — everything comes out…
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Art, Drawings, & IllustrationsInspiration & Gift IdeasUpcycle
Alcohol Inks || How It All Started
April 16, 2018Last year, a friend and I visited Tanglewood Works in Hyattsville, Maryland. We were looking for some unique furniture for his dining room. We didn’t find what he was looking for,…
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If there’s one thing you’ve learned about me by now, it’s that I love upcycling. Upcycling presents an opportunity for me to flex my creativity. More importantly, it’s a way…
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When I get the itch to add something knit to my wardrobe, I’m mindful not to just grab something from Target or Macy’s. The convenience and price are tempting, but…
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DIYHome DecorInspiration & Gift IdeasThrift Store FindsUpcycle
Hold My Bling, Please || Upcycled Dish Using Alcohol Inks
November 24, 2017Day 1: Discover alcohol inks at Tanglewood Works. Day 2: Buy all the things to alcohol ink!!! That’s pretty much how my craft ADHD works. I find a medium I…
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Home DecorInspiration & Gift IdeasSewing & Embroidery
Floral Hoops for the Holidays || Christmas Tree Swag
November 22, 2017After I embroidered enough snowflakes for 2017 (there were a lot of snowflakes), I moved my attention to something I’ve been trying to avoid in my embroidery — flowers. I…
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I’m in the holiday spirit! I found a few 3-inch embroidery hoops at Michaels a few weeks ago and was inspired to create a couple Christmas tree ornaments. I then…
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Art, Drawings, & IllustrationsSewing & Embroidery
Craft As Therapy || You Deserve The Love You Give
October 13, 2017It’s been a bit of a rough year for my nerves, and I’ve found some comfort in poetry lately. Embroidering short poems or quotes that hit home has been pretty…
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Displaying embroidery on a hoop is cool and all, but I prefer showcasing my fiber art in a frame. I have a ton of frames. I take unnecessary trips to my…