DIY Tin Embossed Matchbox

I’ve gone down the rabbit hole of tin embossing – it’s the kind of craft that’s equal parts meditative and wildly satisfying. Inspired by those beautiful embossed tin ornaments you’ve probably seen everywhere, I started…

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AGJ x HWTF: DIY Knotted Phone Lanyard

The second tutorial is how to make a phone lanyard. You can make a wristlet or crossbody lanyard – each kit comes with a metal phone attachment insert and an O-ring that allows you to attach your lanyard to just about any phone case. Here, I’ll show you how to embellish your wristlet or lanyard with macrame knots and/or barrel knots.

AGJ x HWTF: DIY Knotted Bag Strap

The third tutorial is how to make a bag strap – my personal favorite. You can make a crossbody bag strap or a shoulder strap – it can be as simple or as embellished as you wish! Here, I’ll be introducing how to make a bootlace knot, which I’m newly obsessed with. The goal with these tutorials is to give you the foundation necessary to tap into your own creativity to create your own custom accessory!

DIY Beaded Shell Necklace

Summer is hands down my favorite season for DIY. The summer accessory never takes itself too seriously – it’s playful, colorful and nostalgic. And it’s especially exciting when I can find new ways to reuse…

DIY Blanket Coat

Did you know that the earliest evidence of blanket stitch dates back to the 4th century? Excavations in Kellis, Egypt uncovered a child’s tunic featuring multicolored blanket stitching along the hood’s edge. Over time, this…

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AGJ x HWTF: DIY Knotted Bag Strap

My dear friend Ariel, of Ariel Gordon Jewelry, and I have always shared a love for the ocean. Driven by our passion for the sea and a mutual enthusiasm for accessorizing and crafting, we naturally decided to create a DIY kit inspired by the vibrant and colorful nautical ropes that had always fascinated us. These ropes, with their endless possibilities, were the perfect inspiration for our second collection of DIY kits.

AGJ x HWTF: DIY Knotted Bag Strap

My dear friend Ariel, of Ariel Gordon Jewelry, and I have always shared a love for the ocean. Driven by our passion for the sea and a mutual enthusiasm for accessorizing and crafting, we naturally decided…

DIY Upholstered Lampshade

This spring, I finally finished decorating our new guest room and have been reveling in the vibrant patterns and colors that now define the space. However, amidst the newfound charm, one nagging flaw persisted: the…

DIY Knotted Gemstone Necklace

The traditional technique of hand knotting gemstones and pearls can be traced back to ancient times. In any museum with an ancient jewelry collection, you’ll see examples like Egyptian necklaces with lapis lazuli and carnelian…

Anne Mei Poppe

I’m absolutely obsessed with the works of Anne Mei Poppe. The Amsterdam-based artist is known for her use of intertwining subjects and lines in her colorful and expressionistic paintings. There’s something so innately powerful that…

Danielle Mckinney

Danielle Mckinney's intimate portraits of solitary female protagonists are simply arresting and...