Crafting has long been a favorite hobby of mine. In fact, some of my first posts on this blog are about hosting DIY parties and partnering with a company called Brit + Co to test their craft kits. I took a pottery class a few years ago and did a few crafts as new things I did last year. It reminded me of the many crafty things I wanted to try and the tools I had already bought and were waiting for me to use. 

So, one of my goals this year was to finally use the supplies I had and try crafts I have wanted to for a long time! Austin has a lot of options when it comes to creative classes, so throughout the year, I worked my way through my list.

Here are the crafty things I tried!

DIY Miniature Kit

This DIY kit was gifted to me and is a good introduction to miniatures and building dollhouses. Every part of this diorama was put together by me, minus some of the plastic food. It included gluing together the shelves, folding the pastry boxes, and even installing the real light! I spent 7 straight hours putting this together from start to finish.

I was gifted another DIY kit recently, so I’m excited to do that one in the new year. The company is called Rolife. This is the bakery kit, and this is the greenhouse kit I’ll be doing.

Custom dollhouses, like the ones by Geneva who is a DIYer, are so impressive to me, and this seems like a gateway to that.

Candle Making

I first tried candle-making years ago at a place that has since closed. 7th Street Candle Co invited me in for their candle workshop, which included creating a custom scent for the candle. Not only is the candle aesthetically cute since it’s in a wood bowl, but it’s also a special scent that I made drop by drop. Their candle workshop is beginner-friendly, and I had a fun time trying it out!

See the full candle-making experience in this post.

Embroidery Kit

I’m embarrassed to say this embroidery kit was bought almost two years ago (at Blue Genie), and I finally opened it and completed it! When I started, it took about an hour. This was my first time trying embroidery, and I know it’s a craft I want to try again. Embroidery can be done on clothes, which is my ultimate goal.

Mountains of Thread is an Austin-area company, and she also sells her embroidery kits on Etsy.

Silversmithing Jewelry

A new silversmithing studio – Sisu Studio – opened in Austin, and I was excited to try it. We got to design our pieces (a ring for me) from picking the stone to the type of band, all while being led by an expert silversmith. It was fun to create something that I’ll wear often and be able to share that I made it!

See the silversmithing experience in this post.

Stained Glass Class

Stained glass has been another craft that I’ve been wanting to try for a long time! (This experience was much different than the glassblowing class for my bachelorette party.) This was another great beginner class, and we got to pick our favorite colors for our sunbeam.

See the stained glass class in this post.

Perfume Making

Did you know there is a walk-in perfume bar in Austin? My candle-making class included creating a custom scent with essential oils, so it makes sense that you can do the same process to make a custom perfume! I went back to 7th Street Candle Co for their drop-in perfume-making bar, this time creating a scent that is more floral.

See the full experience in this post.

Tortilla Making

Can you believe only one of these crafty classes this year is food-related?! I wanted to go to this workshop because I had never seen the process from corn kernel to tortilla. (Where are my food nerds at?) I love that fresh tortillas are a tradition in many kitchens around the world and that we could honor that in this workshop. So, it’s a little different, but I did make a tortilla!

See my experience making tortillas in this post.

Mosaic Making

I won a visit to The Mosaic Workshop in a charity raffle and was excited to try this medium again. (I made a mosaic on a glass bowl last year.) This time around, there were more tile and color options. It’s also a little easier to mosaic on a flat surface. What do you think of my finished piece?

See the mosaic-making process in this post.

Gem Kit

I spotted this craft kit at the store, and sometimes, that’s how it starts. These are called diamond gems or diamond/gem painting. The surface of your print is sticky and color-coded. You’ll use a tool to stick each color gem onto the labeled color. This wood plaque is 8 inches in diameter, and the project took about six hours.

Block Printing

For my final workshop of the year, I went back to 7th Street Candle Co for a block printing workshop. Audrey, one of the owners of 7th Street Candle Co, studied this craft in college, so she walked us through picking a design, carving the linoleum, inking, and printing. I picked a cute mushroom pattern, and it took a few prints to perfect the block. Finally, we printed on notecards and napkins. Yes, I have a print-making kit on my wishlist so that I can keep experimenting with this craft!

See the full experience in this post.

As you read, so many of the crafts I tried were things I’ve wanted to do for a long time. I’m so glad I got to try them. I know I’ll be crafting in the new year, though maybe not new mediums. I’m looking forward to exploring some of these further and finally working on all my sewing goals.

If you want to be more creative, there are lots of ways and tools to do it. You’ll find inspiration and even relaxation in the tasks. I hope this post inspires you to try something new!

Want more DIY inspiration? Check out these posts:

• From Clay to Pot: Where to Take a Pottery Class in Austin
• DIY Marbling-Themed Party
• Best Places for Creative Classes and Art Workshops in Austin

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I have been wanting to try linoleum printmaking for a long time. I was signed up for a workshop earlier this year (somewhere else) that got cancelled, so I’m glad I was able to make it happen this year.

Audrey, one of the owners of 7th Street Candle Co, studied printmaking in college, so we got her expert guidance on how to do this.

7th Street Candle Co

But first, if you haven’t caught my other posts, I need to tell you about 7th Street Candle Co. It is one of my favorite shops in Austin because it carries cute gifts, many by local Austin artisans. They also sell their line of delightful candles.

And there are workshops! They started with candle-making workshops and have expanded to hosting local artists to teach crafts other than candle-making. For example, some of their past workshops have included watercolors, terrarium building, and sewing. The shop also has a walk-in perfume-making bar.

Linoleum Printmaking Workshop

Ok, back to the workshop details.

The workshop includes the use of all the tools necessary, like the linoleum blocks, carving tools, and ink. Audrey also walked us step by step through the process. I liked that it was an intimate class, so we could easily get guidance and feedback.

As I’ve noticed in the various workshops I’ve taken, ideation is something that can take a majority of the time. Since this was a fall-themed workshop, Audrey had prints of things in the fall theme, like leaves and mushrooms. We first traced or free-drew a design on tracing paper.

After completing our design, we rubbed this onto our linoleum block. The pencil easily transfers, and this was our guide when we started carving.

There are different-sized carving tools based on how fine the lines are and how much we need to carve away. The carving is the tricky part, making sure your lines are correct.

When we felt our carving was complete, we inked with a pad to test it out. This helped show where we needed to carve more. In the photo below, you can see three iterations of my block. As you can see, I could have left my print more “rustic” with the outside lines, which is a cool look, but for this one, I decided to make it very clean.

When we were satisfied with our final design, we inked our block with a brayer, a hand roller that evenly spreads ink. Audrey had mixed ink to create our requested fall colors – dark green, dark orange, brown, and dark red.

Ta-da! What a good-looking final product! We printed on a set of notecards and a set of napkins.

I’ve been following a handful of printmakers on Instagram, and after trying out this medium myself, I am in awe of the detail of their prints. It takes time and patience to create the beautiful prints I see.

I’m looking forward to exploring this medium more, so thank you to Audrey and 7th Street Candle Co for giving me a great introduction into how it’s done!

Ready to check out 7th Street Candle Co for their gifts and workshops? Visit their website to learn more.

7th Street Candle Co
507 W 41st St, Austin, TX 78751
https://www.7thstreetcandle.co

If you’re feeling inspired, check out some of these other creative experiences in Austin:

• Best Places for Creative Classes and Art Workshops in Austin
• Crafting Mosaic Art at The Mosaic Workshop in Austin
• Making Jewelry at Sisu Studio – Austin Silversmith Class

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If you’re looking for an easy way to craft for a few hours, I’ve got you. I won a charity raffle for a mosaic workshop, and my friend Kathy and I dropped in.

Mosaic Workshop

The Mosaic Workshop is an art studio in East Austin. They have scheduled intro classes every week if you need extra instruction, but you can also drop-in 11 am to 6 pm daily. Space is first-come, first-served, and weekends are the busiest times, but it’s a big studio.

We are fairly proficient in crafting, so we were confident we could figure it out with a little instruction from their team. For drop-ins, their instructors give you a run-down of what to do and help you get started. Instructors also walk around to answer questions and give tips.

The studio has plenty of inspiration on their walls and plentiful supplies to make your vision come to life. The pricing comes from the size of your base and range from $25 to $45+. That price includes all your materials and time. They have a large variety of panel shapes and sizes and it can vary week to week.

I recommend brainstorming a design or two and knowing your vision before arriving to save some time. Here’s an example of the different ways you can lay out your tile!

How to Make a Mosaic

Let me walk you through the mosaic process. For reference, I spent about 5 leisurely hours creating my 8-inch circle piece. I spent almost 2 hours ideating (I did not plan a design ahead of time) and gathering materials before starting to glue down my tiles. We definitely took our time.

First, pick your base. As you can see, there are lots of shapes to choose from!

Then, I sketched out my design and considered my color options. There are lots of tile types and color options, so that can take some time.

When you’re ready, you’ll start gluing your tiles down to your base. I kept my border and flower tiles as they were (square tiles), while the blue tiles I chose different tile types and cut different sizes for a more varied look.

After everything is glued down, you can take a grout kit home with you ($15) or you can have the studio grout it for you ($25).

The grout kit comes with video instruction, and I thought it was easy to follow. It took about 20 minutes for me to grout my piece. I painted the edge of my piece instead of grouting it for a cleaner look.

I love my finished piece so much! And we had a fun time chatting and crafting together. I can’t wait to go back!

The Mosaic Workshop
729 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78702
https://www.themosaicworkshop.org

Looking for more craft workshops in Austin? See these posts:

• Making Jewelry at Sisu Studio – Austin Silversmith Class
• From Clay to Pot: Where to Take a Pottery Class in Austin
• Custom Perfume Making in Austin at 7th Street Candle Co

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7th Street Candle Co provided a complimentary experience, and all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the businesses that support my blog!

About 7th Street Candle Co

I previously visited 7th Street Candle Co to make a custom candle. It was a great experience and I’ve been enjoying it at home. (See this post to read about the experience.)

Audrey and Zaid started 7th Street Candle Co in 2018, and when they opened their brick-and-mortar shop in 2023, they were able to make time and space for candle workshops. 

When you walk into the shop, you can see their wall of essential oils, a very important part of their business! They’re now giving guests another way to infuse scents into their everyday, and they invited me in to try it out.

Custom Perfume Bar

The fun of the custom perfume bar is that it’s a walk-in experience you can take advantage of any time! If you know scents, it can easily take you 30 minutes to create, or if you like to chat and smell everything like us, it can take an hour and a half.

How does it work? Similar to the candle workshop, you’ll sniff through their collection of essential oils to try different combinations. You’ll dab oil on paper, taking note of base, middle, and top scents, though you don’t necessarily need one of each.

After deciding on your scents, you’ll measure out the oil slowly to get your perfect combination. You might like the scents together, but different quantities will affect the end product. My final scent features black tea, chamomile, vetiver, and agarwood.

Finally, you’ll bottle your scent, add the unscented carrier oil, and your new perfume roller bottle is ready!

I love this experience as a spontaneous outing if you don’t want to make plans, or a beginner scent activity if you can’t commit to a candle workshop. It makes a perfect experiential gift, so plan an outing with friends.

Ready to try it for yourself? All you have to do is walk in!

Also, check out their workshop schedule for upcoming events. You can use the code “ANITA15” for 15% off your workshop!

7th Street Candle Co
507 W 41st St, Austin, TX 78751
https://www.7thstreetcandle.co

Looking for your next creative activity? Check out these posts for inspiration:

• Take a Candle Making Class at 7th Street Candle Co in Austin, TX
• Making Jewelry at Sisu Studio – Austin Silversmith Class
• Taking a Stained Glass Class in Austin
• Best Places for Creative Classes and Art Workshops in Austin

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Making Stained Glass

I found Sundazed Glass and decided to sign up for their sunrise class. Each class is a specific design so you can sign up for the design you like best. The owner Lesleigh started making stained glass about five years ago and now teaches in-person and online classes as well as making commissioned pieces.

Don’t worry if you’ve never made stained glass before. It is beginner-friendly and you’ll be thoroughly guided in every step. Sundazed Glass provides all the materials, including tools like safety goggles and finger gloves to keep you safe.

The first step is picking your glass. There’s a wide selection of colors available. The hard part is figuring out what colors will go well together!

The next step is cutting your glass. You get as close as you can to the pattern and then use the grinder to perfect the piece and smooth out the edges.

Next comes covering the edges of each piece in copper foil and smoothing out the bubbles.

Now we get to what I think is the hardest part – soldering. It’s a careful process of melting your lead to adhere to the copper foil. (I did this during my silversmith class, but there is much more soldering involved here!)

After soldering the top, bottom, edge, and a loop for hanging, all you need is a quick clean, and your piece is ready for display!

Stained Glass Studios in Austin

In Austin, there are a few places where you can take a stained glass class.

Sundazed Glass is a private class space in South Austin. They have a few in-person classes every month. Based on my experience, this is a great, more affordable introduction class in Austin. They also have courses if you want to take it further.
Address: 2104 Prather Ln, Austin, TX 78704
Website: https://www.sundazedglass.com/

Blue Moon Glassworks is a studio in North Austin that has been in Austin for over 23 years. They have 3-hour beginner classes as well as 4-week courses if you want to go more in-depth. The classes start at $150 per person.
Address: 2139 W Anderson Ln., Austin, TX 78757
Website: https://bluemoonglassworks.com

B The Stain is a good option if you are closer to Cedar Creek, about 30 minutes southeast of Downtown Austin. This is a convenient location if you live near the Austin Airport or by COTA. There are beginner classes with a variety of designs starting at $125 for about 4 hours. There are also multi-week classes for intermediate and advanced crafters.
Address: 590 Mesquite Drive, Cedar Creek, Texas 78612
Website: https://www.bthestain.com/

Helios Fused Glass is a little different, focusing on fusing glass directly together rather than the stained glass connection method. They’ve had stained glass classes in the past, but they have more beginner fusing classes. Helios Fused Glass is also a supply store for glass and tools.
Address: 13581 Pond Springs Rd., Ste 107, Austin, TX 78729
Website: https://heliosglass.com/

Hope you try making stained glass!

Need more crafty ideas? See what else I’ve been making:

• Making Jewelry at Sisu Studio – Austin Silversmith Class
• Take a Candle Making Class at 7th Street Candle Co in Austin, TX
• From Clay to Pot: Where to Take a Pottery Class in Austin

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A new silversmith studio opened in Downtown Austin, and it’s a great option for a bachelorette party or get-together.

Keep reading to learn more about my experience.

About Sisu Studio

When Sisu Studio Founder Madison Carpenter first tried silversmithing in 2019, she hated the class. Her college class didn’t allow her to make what she wanted, but it did provide her with a foundation. So, she took what she learned and kept creating. After traveling the U.S. and launching her jewelry collections, she opened the doors to Sisu Studio in March 2025, something she first thought about in 2021. Here she shares her love of making jewelry by welcoming people to try it for themselves.

This cute pink house on West 6th is where people are flexing their creativity by creating custom sterling silver jewelry. It’s a thoughtful and light-filled space where you can try something new.

The workshop is very approachable and good for beginners. You’ll be doing about 30% of the creation while the Sisu Studio team guides you and helps perfect your piece.

Austin Silversmith Class

My sisters-in-law and I enjoy crafting, and we’ve never done silversmithing before, so this was a fun activity to try together.

When you arrive at the studio, you’ll receive a handy worksheet that details all the decisions.

You have a few things to decide on to make your piece:

• What kind of piece: pendant, ring, bracelet, bolo tie
• Features on your piece: depending on your piece, you’ll have a few options about the type of band, additional detail, etc. There are example pieces to help you visualize it.

One of the most fun parts of the workshop is choosing your gemstone. There’s a good variety, and you can also bring your own to use.

Then you’ll sit down and the silversmith instructor will walk you through each step, which includes soldering your piece together. The Sisu Studio team will help with filing (to get rid of the sharp edges) and polishing.

After three hours, your piece will be ready to take home. What do you think about our pieces?

I love my new ring! I was immediately drawn to this colorful gemstone, and the ring is a perfect mix of statement and classic. I enjoyed the process of customizing my piece, thinking about how to balance the eye-catching colors of the gemstone while matching my simple jewelry preferences.

FAQ

Here are some things you might need to know about this Austin silversmith class:

Making a reservation: Necessary and made on their website. You don’t have to decide what you’re making at the time of booking, and no deposit is needed.

How long is the workshop: 3 hours

How much does it cost: It depends on what piece you’re making. Pendants are $85, rings are $95, bracelets are $105, and bolo ties are $115. Then add in the price of your gemstone, as marked. My stone was $38.

Group bookings: email them if you have more than 8 people

Parking: Find street parking off Campbell Street. There is a metered lot near El Arroyo’s.

If you like trying new things and crafting, this could be a fun activity for you. It’s even more fun when you invite friends to join you!

Sisu Studio
1617 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703
https://www.sisustudioatx.com

Looking for more crafty ideas? Check out these posts:

• Best Places for Creative Classes in Austin
• Take a Candle Making Class at 7th Street Candle Co in Austin, TX
• 10 Fun Austin Bachelorette Party Activities

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7th Street Candle Co provided a complimentary class, and all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the businesses that support my blog!

Read until the end for a discount code to take a class!

7th Street Candle Co

This Austin candle shop was created by Audrey and Zaid when they first started pouring in 2018. Their candles are non-toxic and made with essential oils. They also source their aromatics from local farms and dry ingredients themselves.

Once you start smelling their candles, you’ll see how they grew their wholesale business into opening their shop in 2023. It’s hard to choose a favorite scent! Their cute space in Hyde Park has room for candle-making workshops as well as retail space to feature their candles and other local artisans.

This is a place you can find the perfect gift – either the workshop experience to create something custom or something special like jewelry or framed art.

You can also bring in your empty vessels for a candle refill. It’s a great way to reuse old vessels.

Candle Making Class

The first big step in making our candle was sniffing the shop’s collection of essential oils. They have over 50, so it took time to figure out our favorites. Unlike the candle class I took before, 7th Street Candle Co allows you to create a custom scent that you mix yourself instead of a combination you simply choose.

We dabbed different oils on paper to test the scent combinations together. There were so many to choose from. Oils are labeled base, middle, and top to know how the fragrance will come through in the final scent. Of course, Audrey is an expert and able to give guidance if you’re looking for a particular vibe, but the process involves a lot of testing. Everyone has their scent preferences.

After choosing our preferred scents, we begin measuring 12 grams of essential oils. The scent changes with every drop, so this part of the process involved slow testing, constant sniffing, and a bit of math to get the right ratios. While a bit stressful, this was also the most fun part because we were creating our own scent – and hoping it turned out well. I added gram by gram to get this combination of fig, sandalwood, black tea, and bergamot.

After finishing the hard part, we mixed the oil into the wax and then poured our candle. How satisfying!

It was then time to enjoy a snack and shop the store as we waited for our candles to cure. Time allows the wax to harden a bit so that when we add the dried decorative elements to the top, they won’t automatically sink to the bottom.

Soon enough, our candles were ready to go home! I’ve since burned my candle and I love the scent!

If you’re looking for something creative to try, a candle-making workshop is beginner-friendly. You’ll love being a mad scientist and figuring out your perfect scent. Check out their website for their upcoming workshops.

Ready to take a class? Use “ANITA15” for 15% off your workshop!

7th Street Candle Co
507 W 41st St, Austin, TX 78751
https://www.7thstreetcandle.co

Looking for your next creative activity? Check out these posts for inspiration:

• Best Places for Creative Classes in Austin
• From Clay to Pot: Where to Take a Pottery Class in Austin
• Best Cooking and Food Classes in Austin

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I’ve been wanting to take a wheel-throwing pottery class for a while, so I was glad the timing worked out to try it. Making pottery is a challenging and rewarding craft, and the work of local artists always inspires me.

Taking a one-time pottery class would be an excellent way to test if it’s something you want to commit to, and then there are 6-8 week classes to dive into advanced techniques and practice your skills. Plus, there are a lot of studio options in Austin.

Keep reading to learn more about the process and where you can take a class.

Pottery Class Process

It took a long process – several months and visits – to get the final product, but it was a fun time. (This process varies by the studio.)

Here’s how it went with my time at Round Rock Community Clay.

In the wheel throwing class, I learned how to throw the wheel on and shape the vessel. It takes a proper stance, synchronicity, and patience. The instructor gave us some pointers and we spent most of the time creating. For me, I didn’t quite know what shape I was aiming for, but I knew they would probably end up being for plants. In three hours, we could create four vessels.

After drying, the pots were fired in the kiln. Three of my vessels made it. Sometimes they don’t if the bottom or sides are too thin. Two weeks later, I went back to glaze (add the color) them. It’s hard to see what the final color will look like, but the rule of thumb is to do several coats. As you can see in the final results, the spots I tried to add to the green and pink pots didn’t quite show up.

After drying again, they go back into the kiln for a final firing. After a few weeks, I picked up the pots and bought some new plants to go in them!

Pottery Studios in Austin

Wheel-throwing pottery can seem hard at first, but you’ll get the hang of it. You’ll take something home, even if it’s a bit lopsided. So, pottery is great for beginners, and there are many options if you want to make it a long-term hobby.

One-time classes range from $65-100 per person. If you want to further your skills, some studios provide a 6 or 8-week class that ranges from $250-395. 

Below are studios in Austin. I’ve included info about one-time classes and studios typically also have multi-week class options. Prices are current as of September 2024.

Austin Clay Arts

• 916 Springdale Rd, Bldg 4 Suite 111, Austin, TX 78702
• Adult Drop-In Class for $45

Austin Pottery

• 5442 Burnet Road, Austin, Texas 78756
• One-time, 90-minute wheel throwing class for $80

Brave Ceramics

• 5809 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756 (at Sunset Canyon Pottery)
• One-time, 90-minute class for $90. Create 2 pieces they will glaze and you can pick them up later.

Broad Studios

• 727 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78702
• 2-hour, one-time wheel throwing class for $100
• Have a variety of other clay classes and date night events too

Ceramigos

• 4930 S Congress Ave, Suite C-301, Austin, TX 78745
• 2-hour, one-time wheel throwing class for $95
• 7-week beginner wheel throwing class for $395

The Contemporary Austin – Laguna Gloria

• 3809 W 35th St, Austin, Texas 78703
• 6-session courses for $261 + $40 firing/glaze fee + must purchase own supplies

East Side Pot Shop

• 3401 East 4th Street, Austin, TX, 78702
• Studio focused on multi-week courses only

Feats of Clay Pottery

• 806 Mc Phaul St, Austin, TX 78758
• 1.5 hour wheel-throwing class for $75
• Must book an additional $60 class to glaze or pay $25 for a professional to glaze your work

Mud Studio

• 1214 W 6th Street, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78703
• One-time, 2-hour intro class is $95

Pot Daddy Studio

• 100 Lake Hills Dr S, Austin, TX 78733
• Donation-based, suggested $50-75 for the class and $25 for pottery
• Wheel-throwing experience, paint a fired piece, and take home a piece made by two other people
• The outdoor tent does not have air conditioning

Rosa Pottery

• 8711 Burnet Rd Ste F65, Austin, Texas 78757
• 2-hour intro wheel throwing class for $85
• Has other classes like bowl building and mug making

I made my pottery at Round Rock Community Clay, a good option for anyone in North Austin. They have an intro wheel-throwing class for $65, and the price includes all materials and glazing.

If you want to work with clay but not on a wheel, check out ATX Kiln Club for pottery events.

Whether it’s making pottery or some other creative endeavor, everyone needs time to exercise their creativity and work with their hands. Give it a try!

Want to see more crafty experiences? Check out:

• Best Places for Creative Classes in Austin
• Glass blowing for my bachelorette party
• Candle making
• DIY marbling party

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My friend Sarah and I threw our 2nd Annual Galentine’s Party this past weekend! Sarah got this Fika cookbook for Christmas and it was the perfect starting point to planning the party.

Fika is a Swedish social tradition, meaning “to have coffee.” The daily event allows people to take a break from work to enjoy baked goods and coffee and tea. While I’m sure fika is more a 15-minute break to get up, refresh coffee, and get a snack in the office break room, I like to imagine it as a whimsical, happy time to go down the street to the cute neighborhood café to grab a warm croissant.

Our Galentine’s Party was all about small, mostly sweet treats and taking a break in our lives to relax, catch up, and celebrate friendship.

Sarah made Chokladbollar (chocolate, oat, and coconut balls) and a cardamom cake. Both are from the cookbook and were delicious!

We also had cheese (Swedish and brie) and crackers, carrot cake balls made by Sarah’s sister, chocolate cake, and cream-filled churros.

Sarah also made rhubarb cordial to mix with champagne or sparkling water.

For the DIY, we decorated mini succulent valentines.

We wrapped them in tissue paper, dressed them with washi tape, and made a punny tag. We started with “Life would SUCC without you” and others included “You don’t SUCC” and “You Succulent!”

This DIY craft was SUPER easy, not messy, and customizable. And how cute are the mini succulents?! Do you know any other succulent puns?

How are you celebrating Valentine’s this year? Let me know in a comment below!

P.S. Check out our first Valentine’s Party here!

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This colorful patterned tablecloth from Target has been waiting for a party and it’s my favorite! Simple flowers brightened up the place.

It’s no party without snacks! I made sure to include cupcakes since I hadn’t made any in a while. These Brown Butter Peach Cupcakes were perfect for a summer celebration. Also, these confetti brownies were chocolate gooey goodness. Those sugar cookies were what we used to DIY.

Plenty of La Croix to cleanse the palate! Thank you to Amy for bringing a yummy bottle of rose that we happily finished.

We made two crafts at the party: flooded sugar cookies and a macramé wall hanging. Here are some shots from the cookie action.

I’ve been wanting to try macramé for a long time! I found the jersey yarn macramé wall hanging kit from Wool and the Gang. They had lots of fun colors for our project. (FYI: the yarn is made from recycled factory cut-offs so the color options change frequently. If you see a color you like, grab it quickly!)

The macramé wall hanging was quite the craft. It was definitely a lot harder and more time-consuming than I thought it would be. Now we understand the time and effort behind all those beautiful macramé hangings on Instagram and Pinterest!

We all spaced out on the floor since the yarn needed to be long. If I had gotten photos of us at work, you would see us intensely concentrating on our craft. None of us finished but hopefully we’ll have finished products in the future!

Jack supervising/”helping” our macrame making.

Here’s macramé progress! I definitely put a lot of “character” in at the beginning.

Have you ever tried macramé? What did you make?

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