Soft Reentry: How I’m Easing Back Into Creating Again

Soft Reentry: How I’m Easing Back Into Creating Again

Sooo… we’re just gonna pretend I didn’t disappear for a minute, right? Let’s be real—I’ve been around. Just not… publicly.Not because I didn’t want to, but because I somehow ended up in a Bermuda Triangle of overthinking, underplanning, life-lifing, and perfectionism....

Creative at heart, maker by nature. I’ve always loved DIY, design, and storytelling, whether through home projects, crafting, or content creation.

Create with Léi is where I share how-to’s, ideas, and inspiration to help you bring your creative visions to life—because creativity isn’t just about making things look good, it’s about making them yours.

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DIY Aged Vase Refresh

DIY Aged Vase Refresh

I found this beautiful aged vessel from TJ Maxx but the color was just too salmony and clashed with my whole house. I initially saw it at Home Goods for $19.99 or $24.99 and passed on it, even though I loved the shape.   Then when I saw it marked down to $7.99 on...

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DIY Christmas Ornament Trees

DIY Christmas Ornament Trees

It’s no secret at all that I love Christmas decor, like “big-vinyl-sticker-I-heart-Christmas” love Christmas decor. Lol, I've made so many Christmas crafts, ornaments, and decor pieces over the years but honestly, I’m sorely lacking in photos and videos of so many of...

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DIY Christmas Pool Noodle Wreaths

DIY Christmas Pool Noodle Wreaths

Similar to the Christmas Ornament Trees post, I did not get step-by-step photos/videos for a tutorial of this one. But it's a pretty simple project using basic materials so I still wanted to share what I worked on and maybe provide some ideas or inspiration.   ...

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