Alina's DIY

Inspiration and tips for your creative projects

  • DIY: Textured Line Wall Art with Plaster

    DIY: Textured Line Wall Art with Plaster

    If you appreciate minimalistic, abstract, and elegant wall art, this project might be worth exploring. Textured plaster art has grown in popularity, and this DIY offers a simple way to create your own textured wall art. It’s straightforward to make and produces an eye-catching result. Prefer watching instead of reading? Check out my YouTube video,…

  • How To Make Marble Effect Candle Holders At Home

    How To Make Marble Effect Candle Holders At Home

    Lately, I’ve been experimenting with colored gypsum and discovered a way to create a beautiful marble-like effect. The result is elegant candle holders that resemble high-end stone pieces, yet they’re made from simple and affordable materials. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make these marble-effect candle holders step by step. They’re a perfect…

  • 3 Easy Christmas DIYs

    3 Easy Christmas DIYs

    The holiday season is here, and it’s the perfect time to get creative with festive decorations! If you’re looking for simple, affordable, and beginner-friendly ideas, I’ve got you covered. In this post, I’ll share three charming DIY Christmas decorations that I recently made. They’re quick, fun, and only require a few basic materials like twine,…

  • 7 Simple DIY Plate and Napkin Decoration Ideas for Christmas Dinner

    7 Simple DIY Plate and Napkin Decoration Ideas for Christmas Dinner

    Setting the table for Christmas dinner is about more than just plates and silverware—it’s an opportunity to create a festive and inviting atmosphere for your loved ones. While grand centerpieces and elaborate decorations are wonderful, sometimes it’s the smaller, more personal touches that make the biggest impact. In this article, I’ll share seven simple yet…

  • How I Made Gypsum Tiles At Home

    How I Made Gypsum Tiles At Home

    A while back, I was working on a coffee table makeover and had my heart set on a tiled top. However, the tiles I loved were out of my budget. That’s when I decided to make my own tiles using modeling gypsum (Plaster of Paris). The process was creative and rewarding, and I was pleased…

  • Coffee Table Makeover

    Coffee Table Makeover

    I recently took on a project to transform an old coffee table, breathing new life into it with a rustic, handmade twist. Below is a step-by-step guide, complete with links to the products I used in case you’d like to try it yourself! I found this table in a local second hand store for only…

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This is how it all started…

I’ve always had a passion for DIY projects and spent hours watching tutorials to pick up new skills. One day, I decided to film myself making a candle to share some of my favorite tips and tricks. I posted it on YouTube, and from that moment on, I was hooked. Now, I record and share each of my creative projects, hoping to inspire others and pass along the little things I’ve learned along the way. If even one person finds a spark of inspiration or a helpful tip in my videos, that’s a win for me!

Alina

DIY blogger