There’s something about dropping a bath bomb into a warm bath and watching it fizz away that makes an ordinary evening feel a little more special. I started making my own because I wanted something that felt more personal than the bath products I was picking up from the store. If you’re into bath treats…
There’s something about a little handmade jewelry dish that makes a bedside table feel instantly more put together. I’ve made plenty of plain clay dishes over the years, but the ones I keep reaching for are the ones with a little detail pressed into the surface. This leaf imprint jewelry dish is one of my…
I’ve made a lot of last-minute gifts over the years, and the ones that actually got kept, displayed, or used were almost never the store-bought ones. They were the small, slightly imperfect handmade pieces, which is really what sent me down the air dry clay rabbit hole in the first place. Once I had a…
If you have a jar of leftover coffee grounds sitting in your kitchen, don’t throw them away just yet. I started experimenting with coffee clay because I wanted a simple way to turn something I would normally toss into a small handmade project, without needing glue, complicated ingredients, or a kiln. The finished clay has…
Our porch has an outlet about six feet from the table, which is the only reason this project happened at all, I got tired of running an extension cord out the back door for a plug-in bug zapper that buzzed all night and barely made a dent anyway. I’d been buying the citronella tins from…
I noticed the ant trail before I noticed the actual ants, a thin, almost invisible line of them tracking along my kitchen windowsill toward a crumb I’d missed the night before. My first instinct was to grab whatever spray was under the sink, and then I stopped, because that particular spray had a warning label…
Few crochet projects are as satisfying as making a giant plush turtle. With its oversized shell, chunky flippers, and incredibly soft texture, it’s the kind of handmade project that immediately becomes someone’s favorite cuddle buddy. When I first started making plush amigurumi, I assumed something this large would be difficult. It actually isn’t. The turtle…
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…