DIY

May 27, 2021

Learn How to Ice Dye to Add Some “Cool” to Your Craft Projects

When crafting, it's always a good goal to make your work as original as possible. That way, you're not just creating but expressing yourself, too. For fibers, it doesn’t get much more customized than when you dye your own fabric. Tie-dye is one of the most popular methods of coloring fabric, but there’s another approach that is beloved among dedicated DIYers: ice dyeing.

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May 13, 2021

15 Fantastic Scrapbooking Ideas to Creatively Chronicle Your Life

How do you want to remember your life? From an amazing vacation to a wedding and beyond, there are plenty of moments worth writing down. For the creatively inclined, a scrapbook is an even better way to commemorate the past. The special book is completely customizable and can be specific to a person, event, year, and more. All you need is the right supplies and your imagination.

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March 26, 2021

Crafter Slices Blocks of Polymer Clay to Reveal Vibrant Patterns Hiding Within

Polymer clay is an incredibly versatile medium, ripe for use in any number of crafts. The pliable material is particularly popular today with makers of DIY jewelry—especially earrings and other small pins and pendants. Ever wonder how people make this type of wearable art? In many cases, the process is quite satisfying to watch. One approach called clay canes uses varying colors of the polymer putty and combines it into one homogenous log.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.