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Teachers do so much for their students, and Teacher Appreciation Week is the perfect time to show a little love. But instead of another coffee mug (because let’s be real—they have a whole collection by now), why not create something unique, thoughtful, and custom-made...
Accent walls are a fantastic way to bring personality to a room, especially in spaces like dining rooms where you want an inviting vibe. My mom’s dining room is part of an open-concept layout, and while she’d already painted the wall in a moody tone, she wanted...
Hey there, it’s Léi! Today, I’m diving into one of my favorite types of DIY projects—a budget-friendly fireplace mantel makeover. If you’ve been staring at an outdated shelf or mantel in your living room and thinking, "I want to update this without spending a...
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.
Teachers do so much for their students, and Teacher Appreciation Week is the perfect...
Accent walls are a fantastic way to bring personality to a room, especially in spaces...
Hey there, it’s Léi! Today, I’m diving into one of my favorite types of DIY projects—a...
I found this beautiful aged vessel from TJ Maxx but the color was just too salmony and...
This fireplace has been a thorn in my side for quite some time and I’ve wanted to redo...
This fireplace has been a thorn in my side for quite some time and I’ve wanted to redo it for so long. But based on its location and how it was built, it meant it was going to be a larger and more costly project than I was prepared to take on so I let it sit and...
As part of a volunteer community service project, we made 3D block letter decorative signs for the walls of the main library at one of the local elementary schools in our area. We created 3D block-style letters out of thick white cardstock and then made a colorful...
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...
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. ...
