I absolutely love flowers. They’re a classic gift — stunning, delicate, and full of meaning. But let’s be real… fresh bouquets don’t last long and can get expensive.
So here’s a magical solution: make your own flowers out of toilet paper! It might sound odd, but trust me — the result is stunning, and it’s such a relaxing craft. Plus, you can personalize them with your favorite colors and use them for so many creative projects!
I absolutely ADORE Halloween. Sadly, here in Portugal, we don’t celebrate it quite like they do in the U.S. Sure, we see a few decorations in stores and there are some themed events, but the streets aren’t filled with kids going trick or treating… which is a shame, honestly.
Still, that doesn’t stop me from celebrating! Every year, I fill my home with spooky decorations I’ve collected over time and throw a little Halloween party. And yes, you guessed it — some of my favorite pieces are DIYs I made myself.
Today, I’m going to show you how to make this awesome spooky bottle I decorated when I was little — and guess what? I still have it to this day! It’s super simple to make, but the result looks amazing and shop-worthy.
This is officially my first Life Between Crafts post!
I explain everything here, but basically, I’m a university student working through quite a laborious degree, so most of my DIY tutorials and other content on the blog are created during my summer holidays. But to keep in touch with you guys during the semesters, I write these LBC posts about my off-camera projects, life stories, new ideas—pretty much anything I feel like sharing with you to hopefully inspire you as well.
So, today I’m gonna tell you about the cake I made for a wedding anniversary that I think turned out so cute! Baking is one of my favorite hobbies, and spending the whole day preparing a party is no problem at all for me. I always have a blast!
Before I get into how I made the cake, what I’d do differently, and what the guests thought of it, here’s a photo of how it came out:
One thing you might not know about me is that I’m a HUGE Harry Potter fan (shout-out to all my fellow Potterheads!). I’m a proud Gryffindor, and my favorite character is Hermione. I love exploring the magical world of Harry Potter — there are so many fascinating details that go far beyond the main story. If you’re interested, I’d be happy to talk more about the Wizarding World in a future post. But today, I’ll show you how to make Amortentia, a powerful love potion straight out of the books!
Today I’m bringing you a simple, magical, and absolutely addictive idea: colorful scratch art! This is one of those DIYs that blends color, mystery, and fun — perfect for leaving secret messages, creating interactive postcards, or decorating notebook covers.
And the best part? It’s super affordable, uses materials you probably already have at home, and the final result is simply enchanting.
Over the years, I saw my little creative studio (a.k.a. my bedroom) fill up with more and more DIY supplies. Every time I started a new craft, I would buy new things, and soon enough my collection grew exponentially. If you want, I could even make a little tour of my supplies!
