please welcome to the stage: QuaranTina
DIY recommendations and a book to keep you occupied during quarantine
Happy March, y’all (and almost spring solstice, thank GOD)
First things first: thank you so much to everyone who bought a collage from my Valentine’s Day sale. Custom collage sales supplement my freelance income and I am mega thankful for everyone that trusts me to make magic with their sweet photos. And if you’re new to the newsletter, welcome! I use this monthly cutie to air out my thoughts and send updates, but mostly to have an online space that won’t die whenever Instagram becomes obsolete 🐿️
SHIT IS SCARY RN BUT...
I'm currently self quarantining right now, as are (hopefully) so many of you. I'm really not the voice to speak on f*cking pandemics so I'm just going to supply you with some crafty DIYs that I made for Rookie (RIP queen) back in the day that might be nice stress relievers in the next couple of weeks. I'll also include a couple of my current favorite crafts from other places 💖
CRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS FROM HEAVEN
My Rookie DIYS
Collage kits 1 (antique soft stuff) and 2 (Iceland)
DIY Embellished Socks (edit: if you do this, use E-600 glue, NOT Gem Tac and handwash them)
How to Make Confetti Glasses (works for glitter too)
Other Various DIYs
DIY Liquid Glitter Pencil Case by Angelynn (I've been using this method to make simple little shapes filled with goopy shit like Miss Quarantina at the top. They are useless but joyful which is what I care about ultimately.)
Polymer Clay Koi Pond by PearFleur (Chill Out And Make A Diorama, Bitch)
DIY Hardcover Book by Sea Lemon (you'll need this video as well for making the pages). It's simple and pretty chill as far as materials go. I love this tutorial!)
How to Turn a Plastic Container Into Jewelry Charms by Marlena Mayle
How to Turn a T-Shirt Into a Dress by Marlena Mayle
Penny Bookmark by Amy Sedaris (more useful than you think. Just make it.)
I also always recommend self portraiture!
UNSOLICITED RECOMMENDATIONS
If you're feeling at all down about making things right now, BUY THIS BOOK!!!
Your Art Will Save Your Life by Beth Pickens
$13.75 new, $8 used
Can't recommend it enough <3
Thanks for being here! wash your hands!