We have plenty of history lovers in our family—from teens to octogenarians—so I’ve amassed a lot of experience selecting thoughtful gifts for people who love the past. This guide collects ideas for husbands, sisters, nieces, grandparents, and anyone who enjoys learning about government, sports, natural history, and the people and events that shaped our world. … Read more

Welcome to the official start of our Third Annual Donut Week! All week we’ll share a fresh donut-themed DIY every day, finishing the celebration with a big National Donut Day giveaway. To kick things off, we made edible graphic donuts using alphabet sugar sheets we discovered last year. Think of them like printable graphic tees … Read more

Technicolor Christmas tree cookie bars — the Studio DIY twist on a classic holiday treat. I like to call these technicolor rainbow unicorn Christmas trees, but feel free to choose your own fun descriptor. Growing up I loved seeing cookie and brownie shapes turned into cute little trees with candy cane trunks, and this version … Read more

Hi—Hannah from Homemade Banana here with a cheerful little project to brighten your desk. When I’m vintage shopping I collect playful objects: a Dalmatian sculpture, a tiny gold telephone and a turquoise urn planted with succulents. Recently I realized my shelves still needed something whimsical. One night the idea struck: a sprinkle pill paperweight filled … Read more

This Valentine’s idea combines three irresistible things: chocolate, donuts, and printable cards. If you want to give someone a big ol’ kiss this Valentine’s Day, this concept is perfect. Below are easy-to-follow ideas for making lip-shaped donuts, pairing them with custom M&M’s, and adding printable valentines to complete a playful and memorable gift. I had … Read more

Bilingual names were one of the most common requests we received for this baby name series. Many readers come from bilingual households, multiracial families, or have relatives who speak a different first language. A lot of people asked specifically for names that work smoothly in both Spanish and English—either because they’re easy to pronounce in … Read more

I know this might not read like a typical Studio DIY post, but one thing you might not know about my family and me is that we love games. Every gathering, holiday and dinner inevitably includes at least one game. We’re competitive, loud and stubborn in the best way, which makes for unforgettable game nights. … Read more

About a thousand years ago (or so it felt), I typed “step stools that aren’t ugly” into Google and, unsurprisingly, mostly found ugly step stools. I needed one for our closet to reach the top shelves, so I went down the rabbit hole: many searches, a handful of great tips from readers, and lots of … Read more

Dessert tables are one of my favorite event trends — I hope they never go away. They offer so many choices and so many chances to DIY. This pink-and-black polka dot dessert bar was created for my cousin’s bridal shower, and I made nearly every sweet on display. Read to the end for a free … Read more

Happy Monday everyone! We had a fantastic turnout at our valentine crafting event on Saturday — thank you to everyone who came. For those who couldn’t make it, here’s a clear, step-by-step tutorial for the mini conversation heart piñatas we made. I loved seeing how everyone personalized their hearts. Here’s how to recreate them at … Read more