DIY

Darby Smart October 2014 Review “To DIY For” Box

October 29, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 2 Comments

I’ve been getting Darby Smart’s “To DIY For” box for a couple months now and am finally getting around to reviewing one. — October’s project was just way too cool not to share here. Plus, I’m kinda impressed by how well I did with it. (Hey, it’s a big deal for someone as craft-challenged as I am!)

Darby Smart is a DIY/craft box that has project kits for everyone — from simple beaded bracelets and candle kits, to mosaic coasters and personalized totes. The kits contain everything you need to complete your project and prices start at just $6! You can subscribe to their monthly “To DIY For” box, or purchase a one-time kit from their shop. Lots of neat projects are always available. (They’ve been slowly releasing holiday-themed projects, which I’m super excited about. I love anything relating to the holidays.) [read more…]

Take & Make DIY Matryoshka Doll Kit Review & Giveaway! Ends 7/29/14

July 7, 2014 by Wendy Rose — 15 Comments

I am SO not a crafty person. Like… at all. However, when I was offered an opportunity to review one of Take & Make’s DIY kits, I decided to go for it.

Take & Make is a site dedicated to bringing crafters and do-it-yourselfers together by way of their custom DIY kits. They currently have 3 different kits to choose from — Personalized Glow-in-the-Dark Room Decor, DIY Matryoshka Doll Charms, and DIY Layered Wrap Bracelets. (Psst — If you’re a crafter with some original projects of your own, you may want to check out their site. They’re looking for more talent and may create a self-branded kit of YOUR project! How cool!)

I decided to go with the Matryoshka Doll kit, even though the thought of creating, designing and painting tiny clay figures scared the crapola out of me. Thankfully (and surprisingly), they turned out pretty neat. [read more…]

Darby Smart DIY Soy Candle Making Kit Review & Giveaway

October 19, 2013 by Wendy Rose — 16 Comments

When Darby Smart contacted me last month about reviewing one of their DIY kits, I was a little nervous. As I’ve mentioned before, I am NOT too skilled at the whole “arts & crafts” thing. Like, at all.

Luckily, my fears subsided once I had a look at their website. Darby Smart has project kits for everyone — from simple beaded bracelets and candle kits, to mosaic coasters and personalized totes. Kits start at just $19 and shipping is always free!

I decided to go with the Soy Candle Design Starter Set. It seemed easy enough for a noob like me to do, and I do like me some soy candles, so it seemed like the perfect choice. Was it? Let’s see! Dun dun dun!... [read more…]

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