It might seem silly to post a DIY the week of Thanksgiving, when everyone is preparing to cook and not craft. Whatever, I’ve been sitting on this project for a while, just humor me! Besides, now you can plan ahead. In the last few years, I’ve struggled to find ways to decorate for the holidays … Continue reading “DIY Faceted Gemstone Ornaments, v. 1”
Learn the basics of macrame with these beginner-friendly macrame knots, and see how you can use them in your own macrame DIYs. Image by Fall for DIY It seems like a lot of times when I pop on here out of nowhere, it’s to say that I’m working on a super-secret collaboration. Well, surprise! I’m … Continue reading “How to Tie Basic Macrame Knots So You Can Macrame All Day”
Idle Hands Awake is a fast-growing blog with engaged readers who appreciate creative and beautiful ideas. If your brand and goals are a great match, I would love to work with you on an original DIY, lifestyle feature, or Instagram post to showcase your brand’s full potential. For more details, rates, and other requests, please contact … Continue reading “Collaborate”
This is it, folks. Hanukkah has started, Christmas and Kwanzaa are imminently approaching, and New Year’s is just a blip on the radar away. Which means, this weekend is really your very last chance to make those holiday DIYs you keep intending to get to. Let’s roll up our sleeves and pull out the glue … Continue reading “Make it Friday: Last Chance Holiday DIYs”
So you remember in elementary school when a group of kids was playing Capture the Flag and you really wanted to join but you were too shy to ask and you didn’t know who started it all and you felt totally left out and it made you whiny? That’s how I felt when I started … Continue reading “A Tour Through Blogland”