Crafting

Origami Artist Makes Incredible Paper Sculptures That’ll Blow Your Mind

What's your first thought when you hear the word "origami"? Folded paper birds, flowers, or maybe the Japanese culture? Whatever it is, you better not get it twisted. This branch of visual art isn't...

Artist Makes Figurines You Can Fit Into Your Palm

Kate Strzinek describes herself as a miniature artist who creates tiny figurines you easily can fit in the palm of your hand. Her artistic journey began when she was only seven years old. It was...

Dani Ives Uses Needles and Wool to Create Amazing Artwork

Gifted fiber artist Dani Ives makes enchanting portraits by “stabbing wool fibers until they look like paintings.” She uses her remarkable talent for creating private commissions, exhibitions, and galleries. Although her artwork looks like it...

Mother Transforms Pink Dollhouse Into a Black, Spooky One

Samantha Browning loves going on thrifting adventures and watching TikTok videos. One day, she came across a video of a woman painting a wooden dollhouse in black. Guided by excitement, she decided to try...

Get Onborad the Arts-and-Crafts Movement with Squish-n-Chips

With much of the world on lockdown and with extra time on our hands, hobbies like crocheting, embroidering, and baking are experiencing a surge in popularity. And for good reason. Designer and master-crafter Orawee Choedamphai wants to encourage...

Treat Your Kitchen to Handcrafted Wooden Utensils

With most of us staying at home these days, creating a comfortable living space is more important than ever. And with our kitchens becoming ever more dominant, its time we treat ourselves to some...

Indulge In Embroidery with the Help of Liz Stiglets

Cooped up to avoid COVID-19, many of us indulge in hobbies, which help fill our time and allow room for comfort. Embroidery is a great way to pass the time and its little wonder...

Embroidery Artist is Crafting Colorful Hawaiian Shirt Hoops

It can be pretty difficult to stand out in the sea of embroidery artists on Instagram, but Jen Smith managed to find a way. She became a true sensation thanks to her fun and...

Make the Act of Gifting a Joyful One

Gifts don't have to be a burden (for all people involved). Take, for instance, Hereafter - a brand dedicated to custom wooden products. "Gifting with Joy" is their motto, and for good enough...

The Playful Needle Felted Art of Hiné Mizushima

Hiné Mizushima describes herself as a slow crafter, her practice including needle felting, collage art, and stop-motion animation, amongst other things. Born and raised in Japan, Mizushima is now based in Vancouver, Canada, where she continues...