Roldan has been fascinated by dolls since a young age, but the poor quality of the products always bothered him. So, in 2015, he decided to see whether he could do better. He bought several low-budget dolls and reworked them to look more realistic.

His first projects proved to be a success, and he quickly realized he could do even better with practice. Roldan continued to hone his craft and quickly attracted attention on social media thanks to his well-executed reparations.

Before he knew it, Roldan was transforming dolls for collectors, who wanted their pieces to be more realistic. What started as a curiosity hobby turned into a full-time job that he enjoys.

“Collectors are usually shocked by the transformations of their dolls, they know my work beforehand, and they know for sure that they will get a piece to suit them,” said the artist in a recent interview.

You can see more of his pieces below.

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She decided to show off her artistic skills to the world by posting a DIY video. And since then, her hobby became her main job. On her YouTube channel called Qidaoyu, she has attracted more than 226K subscribers and has over 11.6 million views.

And with Christmas being right around the corner, Jackie is very busy recording DIY gift wrapping tutorials. In one of her last videos, she showed her audience how to make a Christmas bell origami. Jackie used wrapping paper, scissors, a bone folder, double-side tape, hot glue gun.

She started the process by measuring the paper, later she began folding the paper and wrapping the gift. Then, with her skilled fingers, she created the Christmas bell, the leaf, and finally the Christmas fruit. The whole DIY wrapping took around 10 minutes to finish.

If you are interested to see her creations, check out the videos below.

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And one Alabama-based firefighter likes dressing up as his favorite Pokémon creatures. A couple of years ago, the 29-year-old Cameron entered the world of cosplay, and since then, he has been transforming himself into anime characters. In an interview for Bored Panda, he explained how he got into all this stuff.

“Some friends at my old job invited me to a relatively small anime convention about an hour from where we live,” he said and added that after getting a new job his finances were so much better that he decided to commission his favorite character, Bellosoom.

Since then, Cameron has expanded the range and transformed himself into other Pokémon. He currently doesn’t have a huge fan base, but you can follow his journey anyway.

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The expedition began, and soon she had found a colorful dollhouse for only $8, which she later transformed into a black, spooky one. She made a couple more and shared it on her Facebook profile, receiving more than 15K reacts and 25K comments.

In an interview with Bored Panda, Browning said that she needed anywhere from 5 to 10 hours to finish each house. “The first one was 5 hours because I didn’t plan on doing much more than the spray paint and a few details but the dollhouses have so many of their own designs molded into them that you can really spend any amount of time changing them to fit the theme you’re going for,” she explained.”

If you are interested to see her Halloween themed artwork, check out the images below.

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With more than 30k followers on Instagram, you could say that Liz Stiglets is a sort of guru when it comes to the art of embroidery. The owner of cozyblue, Siglets believes that small, simple acts of creativity can make the world a calmer, happier place.

Her online store provides you embroidery kits, pre-printed patterns, and other supplies needed to take on the craft. You can also download for free her ultimate guide to embroidery, which includes stitching how-to, several methods of pattern transfer, stitching notes and diagrams, and ideas for variations and personalization.

“My favorite part is the stitching!” shared Siglets, in an interview with Random Acts of Amy. “It’s fun and exciting to see the design come to life, and I really enjoy the slow art of embroidery. My cozyblue motto is ‘slow down, get cozy, get crafty’ because I believe it is so important to take time for ourselves to be creative.” She adds that in the midst of our busy lives and hectic days, it is more important than ever to slow down and consciously tap into our creativity. “I think creative work can be a meditative practice, and I find that it is absolutely essential, not only for stress relief but for self-expression.”

Not only will you love the end result, you’ll love how you got there: with mindfulness, patience, and inspiration. Take a closer look:

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Featuring mainly floral patterns, her collections are a display of love of nature, textile, and color. In fact, color provides a sort of starting point to her work, as Thursday More admits she goes “color hunting” on the internet, as she looks for future references. Aside from color, her designs are also influenced by her mood, imagination, and memories.

“Creating is in my blood,” she admits, noting that her grandmother used to make colorful quilts, while her mother sewed pencil cases and throw pillow cases. “I try to stitch every day, even just for an hour,” she added in an interview with the Etsy blog. “I like the portability, the fact that I can take it with me wherever I go. It doesn’t require electricity. It doesn’t require the internet. With hand embroidery, you’re just in the moment.”

You can purchase her original pieces on her Etsy shop or follow her Instagram for that creative inspiration.

The post Take Some Fashion Risk with These Embroidered Pieces appeared first on TettyBetty.

“My biggest bit of advice is to make a point to draw for at least 30 minutes a day,” Lowery once remarked in an interview with Travel Channel, when asked for creative advice. “For some, that seems really tough (it seemed impossible for me at first), but I think it’s incredibly important. You’ll find your voice and figure out how you like to work and draw. It’s also a great way of recording your progress as an artist.”

Lowery practices what he preaches. Aside from a steady stream of illustrations posted daily, his Instagram also includes tips and tricks on cultivating creativity. A recent series, titled aptly, “Stay Home and Draw (with Mike Lowery)”, features basic instructions on how to create your own flipbook from the comfort of your writing desk.

“When I was little, I had a grandmother who was an artist and she encouraged my brother and me to keep sketchbooks,” recalled Lowery, explaining the origins of his practice. “Later, I had a college professor who required we draw in one every single day. It really forced me to draw a lot. I used my sketchbooks as a place to experiment with how I draw, what I draw and what materials I use to draw.”

Follow his Instagram page for more.

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Douglas decided to give modeling a shot when she was 18, but couldn’t afford to pay photographers. After reaching out to dozens of them with no success, she decided to do it all on her own, and create her own photoshoot sets from scratch.

Douglas was aware that taking regular photos won’t be enough to get noticed, so she started thinking outside the box. She started using props and created unique sets on her own, and the low budget didn’t stop her from coming up with something that would fit right on the cover of your favorite fashion magazine.

One thing that we adore the most about Douglas is the fact she’s very open about her creative process. Each of her shoots comes with behind-the-scenes photos and lengthy captions that detail her journey, in case anyone else wants to give it a try.

The post Instagram Influencer Shares Creative Process Behind Her Elaborate DIY Photos appeared first on TettyBetty.

“I couldn’t afford to buy her anything, but I hoped to make up for it with my time,” she explains on her website. And so, she decided to take on embroidery. But learning how to embroider was one thing. Finding contemporary embroidery patterns that weren’t overly simplistic, let alone embroidered doll patterns, was a whole other ball game.

As she was making her own version of embroidered owls for her niece, Galletta soon discovered its calming, meditative effect. She became fascinated with embroidery: the vibrant colors, the countless variety of stitches, and the joy of crafting.

Now, after several years of improving her skills, she hopes to pass on her knowledge to others. Her brand produces DIY. embroidery kits, screenprints, and other goodies. “It was developed in the hopes of giving others the chance to make something precious with their own hands,” writes Galletta. A good enough reason, if any.

But which of her designs would you choose to make for yourself?

The post Make Something Precious With Kiriki Press appeared first on TettyBetty.

Born in London, and having moved to Barcelona to complete her master’s in illustration, Menzies currently works together with Abel Reverter, as part of the creative duo known as Cabeza Patata. “I like to find a meaning behind each project and use different techniques and styles to achieve a unique outcome for each of my works,” she writes on her website.

Through embroidery, she discovered the pleasure of committing to a piece of artwork, which requires a great deal of patience. “Embroidery is very analog in our digital world so my tools are the same as those used for centuries,” she writes. “It’s a simple, everyday thing and anyone can have a go!”

Here are some highlights from her Instagram page:

The post Katie Menzies Makes a Case for Embroidery appeared first on TettyBetty.

Roldan has been fascinated by dolls since a young age, but the poor quality of the products always bothered him. So, in 2015, he decided to see whether he could do better. He bought several low-budget dolls and reworked them to look more realistic.

His first projects proved to be a success, and he quickly realized he could do even better with practice. Roldan continued to hone his craft and quickly attracted attention on social media thanks to his well-executed reparations.

Before he knew it, Roldan was transforming dolls for collectors, who wanted their pieces to be more realistic. What started as a curiosity hobby turned into a full-time job that he enjoys.

“Collectors are usually shocked by the transformations of their dolls, they know my work beforehand, and they know for sure that they will get a piece to suit them,” said the artist in a recent interview.

You can see more of his pieces below.

The post Artist Transforms Celebrity Dolls Into Realistic Pieces appeared first on TettyBetty.

She decided to show off her artistic skills to the world by posting a DIY video. And since then, her hobby became her main job. On her YouTube channel called Qidaoyu, she has attracted more than 226K subscribers and has over 11.6 million views.

And with Christmas being right around the corner, Jackie is very busy recording DIY gift wrapping tutorials. In one of her last videos, she showed her audience how to make a Christmas bell origami. Jackie used wrapping paper, scissors, a bone folder, double-side tape, hot glue gun.

She started the process by measuring the paper, later she began folding the paper and wrapping the gift. Then, with her skilled fingers, she created the Christmas bell, the leaf, and finally the Christmas fruit. The whole DIY wrapping took around 10 minutes to finish.

If you are interested to see her creations, check out the videos below.

The post This Woman Will Teach You How to Perfectly Wrap Your Christmas Gifts appeared first on TettyBetty.

And one Alabama-based firefighter likes dressing up as his favorite Pokémon creatures. A couple of years ago, the 29-year-old Cameron entered the world of cosplay, and since then, he has been transforming himself into anime characters. In an interview for Bored Panda, he explained how he got into all this stuff.

“Some friends at my old job invited me to a relatively small anime convention about an hour from where we live,” he said and added that after getting a new job his finances were so much better that he decided to commission his favorite character, Bellosoom.

Since then, Cameron has expanded the range and transformed himself into other Pokémon. He currently doesn’t have a huge fan base, but you can follow his journey anyway.

The post Check Out This Firefighter Who Dresses Up as “Pokémon” Character appeared first on TettyBetty.

The expedition began, and soon she had found a colorful dollhouse for only $8, which she later transformed into a black, spooky one. She made a couple more and shared it on her Facebook profile, receiving more than 15K reacts and 25K comments.

In an interview with Bored Panda, Browning said that she needed anywhere from 5 to 10 hours to finish each house. “The first one was 5 hours because I didn’t plan on doing much more than the spray paint and a few details but the dollhouses have so many of their own designs molded into them that you can really spend any amount of time changing them to fit the theme you’re going for,” she explained.”

If you are interested to see her Halloween themed artwork, check out the images below.

The post Mother Transforms Pink Dollhouse Into a Black, Spooky One appeared first on TettyBetty.

With more than 30k followers on Instagram, you could say that Liz Stiglets is a sort of guru when it comes to the art of embroidery. The owner of cozyblue, Siglets believes that small, simple acts of creativity can make the world a calmer, happier place.

Her online store provides you embroidery kits, pre-printed patterns, and other supplies needed to take on the craft. You can also download for free her ultimate guide to embroidery, which includes stitching how-to, several methods of pattern transfer, stitching notes and diagrams, and ideas for variations and personalization.

“My favorite part is the stitching!” shared Siglets, in an interview with Random Acts of Amy. “It’s fun and exciting to see the design come to life, and I really enjoy the slow art of embroidery. My cozyblue motto is ‘slow down, get cozy, get crafty’ because I believe it is so important to take time for ourselves to be creative.” She adds that in the midst of our busy lives and hectic days, it is more important than ever to slow down and consciously tap into our creativity. “I think creative work can be a meditative practice, and I find that it is absolutely essential, not only for stress relief but for self-expression.”

Not only will you love the end result, you’ll love how you got there: with mindfulness, patience, and inspiration. Take a closer look:

The post Indulge In Embroidery with the Help of Liz Stiglets appeared first on TettyBetty.

Featuring mainly floral patterns, her collections are a display of love of nature, textile, and color. In fact, color provides a sort of starting point to her work, as Thursday More admits she goes “color hunting” on the internet, as she looks for future references. Aside from color, her designs are also influenced by her mood, imagination, and memories.

“Creating is in my blood,” she admits, noting that her grandmother used to make colorful quilts, while her mother sewed pencil cases and throw pillow cases. “I try to stitch every day, even just for an hour,” she added in an interview with the Etsy blog. “I like the portability, the fact that I can take it with me wherever I go. It doesn’t require electricity. It doesn’t require the internet. With hand embroidery, you’re just in the moment.”

You can purchase her original pieces on her Etsy shop or follow her Instagram for that creative inspiration.

The post Take Some Fashion Risk with These Embroidered Pieces appeared first on TettyBetty.

“My biggest bit of advice is to make a point to draw for at least 30 minutes a day,” Lowery once remarked in an interview with Travel Channel, when asked for creative advice. “For some, that seems really tough (it seemed impossible for me at first), but I think it’s incredibly important. You’ll find your voice and figure out how you like to work and draw. It’s also a great way of recording your progress as an artist.”

Lowery practices what he preaches. Aside from a steady stream of illustrations posted daily, his Instagram also includes tips and tricks on cultivating creativity. A recent series, titled aptly, “Stay Home and Draw (with Mike Lowery)”, features basic instructions on how to create your own flipbook from the comfort of your writing desk.

“When I was little, I had a grandmother who was an artist and she encouraged my brother and me to keep sketchbooks,” recalled Lowery, explaining the origins of his practice. “Later, I had a college professor who required we draw in one every single day. It really forced me to draw a lot. I used my sketchbooks as a place to experiment with how I draw, what I draw and what materials I use to draw.”

Follow his Instagram page for more.

The post Mike Lowery Will Inspire You to Stay Home and Draw appeared first on TettyBetty.

Douglas decided to give modeling a shot when she was 18, but couldn’t afford to pay photographers. After reaching out to dozens of them with no success, she decided to do it all on her own, and create her own photoshoot sets from scratch.

Douglas was aware that taking regular photos won’t be enough to get noticed, so she started thinking outside the box. She started using props and created unique sets on her own, and the low budget didn’t stop her from coming up with something that would fit right on the cover of your favorite fashion magazine.

One thing that we adore the most about Douglas is the fact she’s very open about her creative process. Each of her shoots comes with behind-the-scenes photos and lengthy captions that detail her journey, in case anyone else wants to give it a try.

The post Instagram Influencer Shares Creative Process Behind Her Elaborate DIY Photos appeared first on TettyBetty.

“I couldn’t afford to buy her anything, but I hoped to make up for it with my time,” she explains on her website. And so, she decided to take on embroidery. But learning how to embroider was one thing. Finding contemporary embroidery patterns that weren’t overly simplistic, let alone embroidered doll patterns, was a whole other ball game.

As she was making her own version of embroidered owls for her niece, Galletta soon discovered its calming, meditative effect. She became fascinated with embroidery: the vibrant colors, the countless variety of stitches, and the joy of crafting.

Now, after several years of improving her skills, she hopes to pass on her knowledge to others. Her brand produces DIY. embroidery kits, screenprints, and other goodies. “It was developed in the hopes of giving others the chance to make something precious with their own hands,” writes Galletta. A good enough reason, if any.

But which of her designs would you choose to make for yourself?

The post Make Something Precious With Kiriki Press appeared first on TettyBetty.

Born in London, and having moved to Barcelona to complete her master’s in illustration, Menzies currently works together with Abel Reverter, as part of the creative duo known as Cabeza Patata. “I like to find a meaning behind each project and use different techniques and styles to achieve a unique outcome for each of my works,” she writes on her website.

Through embroidery, she discovered the pleasure of committing to a piece of artwork, which requires a great deal of patience. “Embroidery is very analog in our digital world so my tools are the same as those used for centuries,” she writes. “It’s a simple, everyday thing and anyone can have a go!”

Here are some highlights from her Instagram page:

The post Katie Menzies Makes a Case for Embroidery appeared first on TettyBetty.