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We have re-opened, but of course there are limitations and we want to tell you what we are doing for the safety of our staff and customers. We are still offering pottery-to-go from the shop on the website, for anyone who is not yet comfortable with painting inside at Do It Yourself Crafts. We are […]

How many times have we re-thought about what we are doing? It. Has. Been. A. Lot. Some of the changes have been BIG and some haven’t been. Some have been temporary and some I know will be permanent. I also know that we aren’t done making changes. That’s okay, the entire time this store has […]

For over 20 years, Do It Yourself Crafts has been a part of the creative community in Birmingham. We don’t plan to change that any time soon. But, with the Corona Virus, we are changing HOW we create with you. For now, we are limiting our hours and the number of people who can be in […]

It’s that time of the year, when the weather and I don’t know what time of the year it is. It’s chilly in the morning, but that jacket my son wore to school? It may or may not make it home when it’s sweaty hot outside at the end of the day. Is it Halloween? […]

Did you know that your child’s school could have me come to visit? And that I can help with fundraising when I do? Every year starting in September, I travel to preschools and daycares in Birmingham to start the Christmas pottery. It’s a tradition we’ve been doing for years, and we’d love to add your […]

We do a lot of parties – and I think we are pretty good at them, if I do say so myself. I love that the kids have a great time, and I love even more that parents tell me that it’s the best party they have – easy and fun being the most often […]