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Crafting things. Keeping things.
Last Friday, I had to clean out and clean up my storage unit. At some point, we had been unloading stuff that was out of season and it had started to rain, which meant that we just dumped what we needed at the moment, FULLY intending to fix it later. Well, later became whenever because […]
Read More5 Things We Love for Summer
Ring Holders I have to admit that this is a new love for me, but now I’m obsessed! We have so many cute ones – including ones you can create yourself with toppers and tiny plates. But I can’t decide if the birdie or the flower ring holder is my favorite. Maybe I need both? […]
Read MoreStoneware – The Hottest Pottery!
I am always being asked “what’s your favorite thing at your shop?” and I honestly have too many to count. It’s like asking which pet is your favorite! You love them all! And I’m going to share some of my favorite things in later posts, but I have to tell you – right now I […]
Read MoreSummer Time Fun Time!
It’s hard to believe that summer doesn’t officially start until June 21, because we’ve been in full summer mode since school got out. And the Alabama heat certainly started up early this year! But Thursday is the longest day of the year, marking the summer solstice, and we’ve got plenty we still want to do […]
Read MoreTwenty years – in a wink
I can tell you that we opened Do It Yourself Crafts 20 years ago, but I can’t quite make myself believe it. June 12, 1999. I know that I put in the long days and nights, but the years have been so short. Sounds like how I feel about my 13-year-old son – how did […]
Read MoreWelcome to the new website!
New Look, Same Great Stuff We have a new website! I’ve been working on it for longer than you can imagine, and I’m super excited with how it looks. I hope you like it, too. As you take a tour, you’ll find the different crafts we offer, our party options, events and other things happening […]
Read MoreFive Favorites for Spring
Make something sweet for the sweet lover in your life! There are so many great gift giving occasions are happening this spring. The great thing about our pottery is you can customize your gift for the person you are giving it too. Teacher? Mom or dad? Graduates? We can help you make a masterpiece for […]
Read MoreFive Favorites for Easter
Top Five Pottery Items to Paint for March Hippity! Hoppity! Easter is on its way! This year the Easter bunny will visit on April 1st so it’s time to get hopping on your spring gifts and decorations. Today we are sharing our top five pottery items for Easter. Take a peek at each one and […]
Read MoreFive Favorites for February
It’s not to late to paint a little something for your sweetheart. Better yet! Bring them into the studio with you and spend some quality time being creative! Everyone is mad for the cactus these days. We have a few new fun southwestern pieces for your home. We just need you to come in and […]
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