Alina's DIY

Inspiration and tips for your creative projects

  • How to Make Whipped Wax for Candles

    How to Make Whipped Wax for Candles

    Have you ever seen candles with a wax topping that looks just like whipped cream? At first, I thought creating this effect would be difficult, but I was surprised to discover how simple it is to make whipped soy wax at home. Inspired by these beautiful designs, I decided to try it myself. While my…

  • Skim Coating for the First Time

    Skim Coating for the First Time

    Recently, I’ve seen many videos of people skim-coating walls by applying plaster with a roller and smoothing it out with a taping knife. It looked very easy in those videos, so I decided to try it myself. I chose a small room in my house to experiment with, thinking that if it worked well in…

  • DIY Textured Textile Wall Art

    DIY Textured Textile Wall Art

    Textured art has been catching my eye lately. It’s simple yet has a striking visual appeal. Inspired by this, I decided to repurpose old sheets and combine them with plaster to create a unique piece of textured textile wall art. The process turned out to be easier than I expected, and I’d definitely recommend giving…

  • 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,…

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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