With the ever-increasing list of skills we needed to teach ourselves in 2020, one of the major ones was becoming our own nail techs. Many people turned to the internet to provide them a simple and easy alternative from getting our standard full set done at the nail salon. Turns out it was easier than
Every artist has materials they love to use and those that aren’t their favorites. Acrylic paint has gotten the bad rap of being only for amateurs, beginners, or crafters because it’s troublesome to work within elevated art situations. A big reason why is because acrylic paint dries super-fast. Why is that an issue? It’s nearly
Crafting has exploded in the last few years. Everyone is creating and selling their products through tons of different platforms. The most popular crafting machine out there is the Cricut. But, if you’re just starting out, which model should you choose? Do you need the latest and greatest, or will a used one work? What
So, leather. We love it- almost as much as we hate working with it. There’s no denying that the result is well worth it but crafting a sheet of leather into a functional and beautiful project is a bear. To have the best results possible, you need equipment up to the challenge. Here we will
Looking for the best gifts for artists? You’re not alone. 2020 has been quite the year. Not only due to the obvious, but it has also been a renaissance of creativity. People found talents they never knew they had, new passions they had never tried before, new parts of themselves that were ready to be free and
Sewing is one of those basic life skills that a lot of us didn’t realize we needed until we first moved out of our parents’ house and ripped a hole through our favorite sweater. If you’re hoping to do better by the next generation and teach your kids to sew early, then you’re going to
When you’re trying to make a decoration or piece of art look old, sometimes the hardest thing to deal with is paper. There are a number of different techniques for how to make paper look old. In this article, we’ll go over each different technique to help you achieve that antique look in no time
If you want to preserve documents and photos for as long as possible, it’s wise to laminate them. Laminating documents and photos gives them a protective shell — similar to how to vacuum sealers provide food with a protective cover. While you always have the option to get your documents laminated at a printing shop,
In the recent past, there has been rising popularity in crafts done with a cloth, thread, and a needle. These crafts have evolved with time. Embroidery is deemed therapeutic and is said to be good for the brain. It protects the brain from premature aging while also helping ease disorders such as anxiety and depression.
You know what hasn’t gone out of style since pre-revolution France? The monogram. The sun king loved to put his initials on things, and frankly, so do we! But getting monograms onto fabric is hard without one of the best embroidery machines. Specialized embroidery machines have lots of design options, are intuitive to use, and
Sewing by hand? No, thank you! The best sewing machines offer a more practical way to make and mend your own clothes. They’re also ideal for creating different types of crafts, bedding sets, window treatments, and more. With the machine doing all the heavy lifting, tailoring your own projects has never been easier. The only
Not all yarns are created equal. For a baby blanket, you’re looking for something that’s super soft, and durable enough to last through multiple washes and lots of use. So, what is the softest yarn for a baby blanket? Which will last for a long time? Which will help you create the best baby blanket
