Turns out, vodka and gelatin are good for more than just jello shots. With a little help from your favorite essential oils, you can transform those common party staples into your own custom-scented DIY gel air fresheners! Whether you’ve got curious kids in the house or a hot date coming over and a pile of […]
Turn your Easter eggs into into little heads with big hairdos this year, just like these DIY bouffant easter eggs from Kelly of Studio DIY!
Combine lovely hand-lettering and festive Easter decor with this eye-catchingly stylish Easter egg lettering project! In this rustic-meets-modern tutorial, you’ll learn how to prepare your eggs, find inspiring fonts, and use pigment pens to make your words stand out. Ready to give it a try? Check out this Easter egg lettering tutorial that Annika from […]
Glorious spring weather graced the first annual Benicia Mini Maker Faire
By Brookelynn Morris Warm and soft, lamb’s wool is the perfect material for a spring time craft. These sweet felted Easter egg vignettes are precious, and make wonderful and lasting gifts. Wet felting is easy and quick and with a bit of patience, even cutting the shell is not very difficult. I first made a […]
Surrealistic sculptor Ellen Jewett combines art, science, and medical illustration into an imaginative fusion of natural forms. Inspired by wildlife, Ellen transforms the familiar aspects of plants and animals into unique hybrid creatures. Realistic details flow from animal to plant. Some pieces even include industrial elements in order to highlight the similarities and differences within […]
Are you geeking out over Outlander-inspired knitting? You’ll love this simple and cozy chevron shawl that’s based on knitwear from the show! [Outlander Photo source] The knitwear [seen in Outlander], which is largely comprised of wrist warmers, cowls and shawls is gorgeous, and it’s nice to see quality knitwear represented on TV. The shawl pictured […]
