DIY

Merill Comeau Reconstructs Discarded Textiles

Mixed media artist, Merill Comeau, is drawn to the discarded: anything from secondhand clothes from friends and relatives to paper ephemera and vintage linens. Those form the basis of her artwork - a creative...

Explore Menw Hurkens’ Cabinet of Curiosities

Menw Hurkens' collection of paper ephemera is to die for. Obsessed with anything paper-related, including postcards, stickers, and washi tape, her collection will inspire you to handcraft a greeting card this holiday season. “Creativity...

Katie Menzies Makes a Case for Embroidery

Illustrator and craftswoman Katie Menzies fell in love with embroidery, treating this traditional form of crafting as a way of bringing to life her 2D illustrations. “There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing my drawings...

Make Something Precious With Kiriki Press

Michelle Galletta in on a mission: to teach you how to embroider your own delightful toys. A printmaking graduate from the Ontario College of Art and Design, Galletta launched her brand, Kiriki Press, after she wanted...

Instagram Influencer Shares Creative Process Behind Her Elaborate DIY Photos

Taking a great shot for your Instagram page sometimes takes a lot of time and effort, and no one knows this better than Kimberly Douglas. She became a huge star on Instagram by taking...

Mike Lowery Will Inspire You to Stay Home and Draw

With a staggering 190k followers on Instagram, Mike Lowery is a force to be reckoned with. Known for his signature doodles, his work is both humorous and insightful (one series of illustrations, for example,...

Take Some Fashion Risk with These Embroidered Pieces

Ruby Thursday More combines two of our favorite things into one: adding embroidery to jewelry to create unique necklaces and earrings that have a vintage appeal to them. Featuring mainly floral patterns, her collections are...

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...

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...

Check Out This Firefighter Who Dresses Up as “Pokémon” Character

Did you know that this year, the famous Pokémon franchise celebrated its 25th birthday? It all began in 1995 when Japanese video game designer Satoshi Tajiri created the now-world-known fictional creatures, which you “Gotta...