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Pressed Flower Resin Jewelry

Pressed flower resin jewelry is one of those crafts that looks impossibly fancy, but the process is actually very learnable once you know a few “resin rules.” My biggest goal for you: clear pieces, flowers that stay put, and zero panic when you see a tiny bubble trying to ruin your day. This...

DIY Japanese Stab Binding Journals

There is something downright calming about stitching a book together with your own two hands. Japanese stab binding (often called yotsume-toji for the classic four-hole version) looks fancy, but it is one of the most beginner-friendly ways to bind a journal at home because you do not have to sew...

DIY Macrame Plant Hanger (Beginner Step-by-Step)

Macrame looks fancy, but this plant hanger is built from two beginner knots you can learn in a few minutes: the square knot and the wrap knot (also called a gathering knot). If you can count to four and keep your cords from turning into a cat toy pile, you have got this. I am going to walk you...

About Maya Lin

Hi friend, and welcome to Craft Minty. I’m Maya Lin, a lifelong crafter, former elementary art teacher, and proud collector of tiny scraps I swear I’ll use “someday” (spoiler: I usually do). Quick note in case you’re wondering: I share a name with the architect and artist Maya Lin, but I’m not her....

Advanced Soy Candle Making: Scent Blending and Frost-Free Tops

I love soy wax for its creamy look and clean vibe, but soy also has a personality. It wants to frost. It wants to show every temperature swing in your kitchen. And the second you start blending fragrances like a tiny candle perfumer, it can suddenly feel like your “simple hobby” turned into...