After we caught the crochet bug, I wanted to add crochet food to everything — or at least to every sweater. We started with a classic: pizza. Using yarn from Commonthread by DMC, we crocheted a pizza patch and attached it to a cozy sweater. It’s fun, wearable, and easy to stick onto a sweatshirt, … Read more
Jeff and I have visited Denver twice and absolutely loved it. We didn’t even know about the city’s vibrant mural scene the first time — discovering it later made the visits even more memorable. Today we’re excited to share a curated selection of Denver’s best walls, highlighted by Amanda from All Things Pretty Creative, our … Read more
One of our favorite October traditions is taking a neighborhood Halloween scavenger hunt. We stroll past decorated porches and yards, spotting everything from carved pumpkins and glowing jack-o’-lanterns to spooky spider webs and oversized inflatable ghosts. It’s a simple, low-key activity that our son asks for every day once October arrives. Designer Dayanita Ramesh and … Read more
Happy National Banana Split Day! It might be a silly food holiday, but it was the perfect excuse for a playful manicure. We teamed up with guest nail artists Stef and Jess, the Australian sisters behind the creative blog How Two Live, who were visiting Los Angeles. They’re nail art pros, so when they stopped by the studio we went straight into mani mode—and this banana split manicure was born.
A few weeks ago I had the honor of being invited by the team at The Land of Nod to design the spring window display for their South Coast Plaza store. I created a whimsical, not-so-typical spring installation called “A Sparkly Starry Night.” No starry night at Studio DIY would be complete without a piñata, … Read more
I spend a lot of time researching products for our son because preschool gear gets a serious workout. Items are dropped, tossed, stepped on, chewed, filled with sand or dirt—you name it. For preschool, supplies need to be durable, easy for little hands to use, and practical for parents. Below are our tried-and-true preschool essentials: … Read more
Make the holidays more memorable with these fun and easy DIY Christmas ornament ideas for kids. These projects are perfect for family crafting time, school activities, or gifts for grandparents and teachers. Many of the ornaments are simple enough for young children with adult supervision and can be personalized to preserve special memories year after … Read more
I hope this is the first of many cardboard Disneyland creations. (Technically it’s the second — I already made a cardboard Sleeping Beauty castle and will share that tutorial soon.) I have so many ideas and I can’t wait to make more. Today I’ll show you how to make a cardboard Dumbo ride that actually … Read more
Get ready for game day with this Free Printable Football Squares PDF! Whether you’re a devoted fan or just there for the food, this easy printable turns any viewing party into a fun, friendly competition. Download, print, and let everyone join in. If you’ve never played before, don’t worry — football squares are simple and … Read more
Hey—it’s May! There’s still time to celebrate May Day with this fun dessert, but if you’re already planning ahead, here’s a bright, food-themed DIY you’ll love. Remember those little food picks topped with fringed cellophane? Toss the store-bought ones and make prettier, fuller versions yourself. I first thought of these while working on a paper … Read more