A Crafty Mix https://acraftymix.com/ Unique DIY and Craft Tutorials Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:05:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://acraftymix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Favicon-Large.png A Crafty Mix https://acraftymix.com/ 32 32 DIY Domed Clay Flower Tiles That Look Like Enamel Candy https://acraftymix.com/diy-domed-clay-flower-tiles-that-look-like-enamel-candy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=diy-domed-clay-flower-tiles-that-look-like-enamel-candy https://acraftymix.com/diy-domed-clay-flower-tiles-that-look-like-enamel-candy/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:59:22 +0000 https://acraftymix.com/?p=36239 OooooooEeeeee, have I got a fun little project to share with you today. In this tutorial we’ll start by making plump, domed clay flower tiles with dreamy, watercolor effects and glossy,…

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]]> https://acraftymix.com/diy-domed-clay-flower-tiles-that-look-like-enamel-candy/feed/ 0 DIY Magical Medieval Fairy Door in a Tree Stump https://acraftymix.com/magical-medieval-fairy-door-tree-stump/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magical-medieval-fairy-door-tree-stump https://acraftymix.com/magical-medieval-fairy-door-tree-stump/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:44:33 +0000 https://acraftymix.com/?p=36177 I’ve never used a mold to make my fairy doors before. It just seemed like such a waste when popsicle sticks, and takeaway dishes are my go‑to supplies. And then…

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]]> https://acraftymix.com/magical-medieval-fairy-door-tree-stump/feed/ 2 Upcycle a Broken Mug into a DIY Fantasy Planter https://acraftymix.com/broken-mug-fantasy-planter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=broken-mug-fantasy-planter https://acraftymix.com/broken-mug-fantasy-planter/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:00:11 +0000 https://acraftymix.com/?p=36123 Would you believe me if I told you this fantasy planter started its life as a broken mug? Yup, see the little mushrooms at the base? And that curved stalk?…

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]]> https://acraftymix.com/easy-acorn-cap-flowers/feed/ 2 DIY Long-Legged Scandinavian Gnomes made from Scraps https://acraftymix.com/diy-long-legged-scandinavian-gnomes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=diy-long-legged-scandinavian-gnomes https://acraftymix.com/diy-long-legged-scandinavian-gnomes/#comments Sun, 07 Dec 2025 07:07:21 +0000 https://acraftymix.com/?p=35807 I love filling our home with handmade pieces that tell a story or make someone smile. It’s my shy, introverted way of sharing a bit of myself and maybe, just…

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]]> https://acraftymix.com/trash-to-bali-inspired-tabletop-christmas-trees/feed/ 4 Can You Dry or Cure Air-Dry Clay in an Air Fryer? https://acraftymix.com/cure-air-dry-clay-in-an-air-fryer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cure-air-dry-clay-in-an-air-fryer https://acraftymix.com/cure-air-dry-clay-in-an-air-fryer/#comments Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:54:19 +0000 https://acraftymix.com/?p=35665 If you love making things with air-dry clay but don’t have the patience to wait for them to cure, you might be wondering: Can I use my air fryer to…

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