I’ll be honest, I didn’t expect to become obsessed with crocheting plants. For the longest time, I focused on blankets, scarves, and the occasional amigurumi project. They were fun, but after a while I wanted to make something a little different. Something that could decorate my home and last for years. That’s when I discovered…
Making your own lip balm is one of those DIY projects that’s surprisingly simple but feels incredibly rewarding. With just a handful of natural ingredients, you can create a moisturizing balm that’s smooth, nourishing, and free from unnecessary additives often found in store-bought versions. This honey lavender lip balm has become one of my favorites…
Monstera leaves have to be one of the most recognizable shapes in home decor right now, and it turns out that iconic silhouette translates beautifully into a small clay catch-all dish. If you’re completely new to air dry clay, it’s worth starting with my beginner’s guide to air dry clay ornaments before jumping into this…
The first plant I ever sold wasn’t rare, expensive, or even particularly trendy. It was a simple pothos cutting that had grown so well I ended up with more vines than I knew what to do with. I listed a few rooted cuttings online, expecting nothing to happen, and by the next day someone was…
Every summer I’d buy citronella candles from the store, burn through them in a couple of evenings, and go back for more, until I finally sat down and worked out how much cheaper and more effective it is to just make a big batch myself. A single batch of wax makes a dozen or more…
Few things are more frustrating than pouring a candle that looks absolutely perfect, only to discover a large hole around the wick once it has cooled. If you’ve ever lifted the lid off a freshly cured candle and found a deep sinkhole staring back at you, don’t panic. It happens to almost every candle maker…
The first time I made candles, I either ended up with way too much melted wax left over in the pot, or not quite enough to fill the container, which meant a second round of melting just to top it off. Neither is a huge problem on its own, but it’s avoidable, and once I…
A candle holder felt like a natural project once I’d gotten comfortable with basic shaping, since it uses a lot of the same draping technique from flatter pieces, just built around a taller form instead. If you’re brand new to air dry clay entirely, my air dry clay ornaments guide is a good place to…
Making small charms felt like a natural next step once I’d gotten comfortable with basic shaping, since the scale keeps things forgiving while still teaching real technique. If you’re brand new to this material entirely, it’s worth starting with my air dry clay ornaments guide first, since it covers the fundamentals this project builds on….
My kitchen counter was covered in cornstarch dust for a solid week the first time I tried this project, because I didn’t yet know that air dry clay hates humidity and will crack on you out of spite if you rush the drying time. A few batches later, and after ruining exactly one very cute…