Recap of the Year
Creative Khadija Blog Year 2017 DIY-Crafts Recap
2017 is about to end and 2018 is knocking our doors, so who is ready to open the door? Here I am welcoming 2018 with a very happy and optimistic heart. Alhamdu’lillah for everything during this amazing year 2017, looking forward to 2018 now. Let me share the yearly recap of my blog as every previous year of blogging. By the way do you remember my previous years recap posts? You can find all of them in my blog category Recap Of The Year. I hope you will enjoy seeing stuff from archives as well. Now have a look at Creative Khadija Blog Year 2017 DIY-Crafts Recap. Also give your feedback about my work and blog. Your views are always appreciated.
Creative Khadija Blog Year 2017 DIY-Crafts Recap
Let’s start – January 2017:
I painted this wall art with Arabic calligraphy. It’s Darood Paak of Prophet Muhammad Peace Be Upon Him.
Islamic Calligraphy Glass Paint Wall Art
Here is some random dose of motivation with quotes. I was just experimenting with my photography and tried to click some share-worthy quotes images.
Inspirational and motivational quotes collection
After some inspirational quotes, I decided to inspire others by sharing some info related blogging tips, tricks and useful knowledge to improve blog. If you are a beginner you should give it a read.
Great Benefits of Commenting On Others Blog Posts
Let’s talk about crafting and some hacks while paper crafts.
How To Remove Minor Stains From Paper Cards and Crafts
I made some dough for making flowers and little embellishment things related dough crafts.
How To Make Dough For Handmade Jewelry & Crafts Making
February 2017
I made some dough flowers with this homemade craft dough recipe and then shared it’s crafts in February month and March too.
Update – This bottle is no more pretty like this, m little nephew broke it recently. Hah..
How To Decorate & Embellish With Dough Flowers
Different Valentine’s Day card making ideas in one blog post:
Valentine’s Day Creative Handmade Cards With Love
Another dough flowers decorated craft idea. It’s an organizer for keeping jewellery safe at one place.
How To Decorate Tin Box With Dough Flowers Embellishment
I made this birthday card for one of my best friend who lives in the USA. Coloring book inspired hand designed card details are here:
Coloring Book Pages Style Handmade Birthday Card
March 2017
March is all about start of Spring season. I decorated this wall art with my handmade dough flowers.
Spring Inspired Wall Art Making with Dough Flowers
Camouflage painting and calligraphy wall art I did for a client whose husband is in Army.
Camouflage Painting Wall Art Project
April 2017
I made a video tutorial on mason jar glasspainting. Isn’t it satisfying to see the process? Check again.
How To Glass Paint A Mason Jar-Video Tutorial
Some freehand drawings and doodles:
Coloring Book Style Henna Designs Inspired Drawings & Doodles
Every time when I see my glass paints are getting dry, I paint any glass or mirror again. Not bad, right?
Pakistani Truck Art Inspired Glass Paint on Mirror
May 2017
I have many pink feathers in my craft stash, I got it from HobbyCraft UK. I made earrings and designed the frame too but still there are many in the packet.
Mother’s Day Gift Idea-Photo Frame Decoration Tutorial
Father’s Day card making idea. I tried something simple yet different actually.
Father’s Day Cards Making Easy & Creative Idea
Chokers making is so easy and fun. I have made so many and gifted-sold many. See some more ideas in this post by some other creative bloggers.
23 Easy Tutorials on How To Make Choker Necklace
These very light in weight feathers earrings I made. Isn’t ilooking well?
How To Make Pink Feathers Earrings Quick and Easy idea
This year I stepped into food photography as well. Did some cool projects with well known brands ;) Have a look at some yummy stuff now.
Ramadan Recipes By Creative Khadija
June 2017
I love designing diaries and planners actually. I gifted this to a sweet friend as well. She keeps it with her while travelling and going outside. I enjoy seeing it in her snaps and stories :)
How To Design A Pocket Size Diary
Warning: Some mouth watering clicks next.
5 Quick Energy Snacks Recipes with Cracker Biscuits
My first ever video recipe tutorial. Isn’t it looking delicious?
Mango Fruit and Ice Cream Trifle Making Recipe Video
Lace jewelry is always trendy. I made a pair in 10 minutes only.
How To Make Lace Cut Out Earrings In Two Minutes
July 2017
I have decorated this small jar with cute embellishment. See tutorial below.
How To Decorate Mini Glass Jar-Part Two
I am keeping my small accessory goodies in this box. See it’s making in the blog post below.
DIY Jewelry Storage Box and Organizer Making Idea
Quick and easy way to make bookmarks.
How To Make Paper Bookmarks In Two Minutes
I love my logo printed washi tape designed planner. Isn’t it fun seeing your art design printed?
Creative Khadija Logo Printed Customized Washi Tape
I love reusing ordinary jars and bottles. This was a simple jar you know? See details again.
Easy Way To Design a Small Glass Jar with Painting
August 2017
Patriotic crafts in the month of August.
Pakistani Flag Theme Based Green Pouches Designing
And my outfit for the day! I was invited by English Biscuits for Guniesse Book of World Record event. They made World’s largest cookie flag there with Sooper Biscuits. Remember?
Pakistan Independence Day Celebrations and My Outfit of the day
My first attempt of crafting with felt fabric. You can also make cell phone pouches with this DIY.
How To Make Pencil Pouch with felt fabric
Hajj gifts and crafts ideas. Kids would love to try!
Hajj Crafts Ideas-Notebook Cover Making With Kaaba Design
September 2017
I decorate some boxes for a friend’s baby shower. Isn’t it cute?
Baby Boy Favor Boxes for Sweets & Chocolates
RIP to my favorite phone which I hardly used for a month and it expired suddenly. Well, I have decorated it’s back cover when it was okay.
Customized Phone Casing With Logo Printed Washi Tapes
Felt flower making tutorial. So easy and fun to make!
How To Make Felt Fabric Flower In Two Minutes
October 2017
Bar BQ sticks? Yes, but who knows until I disclosed.
How To Make Sunburst Wall Art for Fall Home Decoration
When Halloween is in the air, why not to play with kids treat or trick? See this kids craft idea I tried with my niece.
Kids Halloween Crafts DIY Ghost Mask
And yes, my glasspaints were getting dry. They were thick enough to have grains. So I tried them differently and not wasting them atleast.
How To Make & Design Glass paint Mosaic Wall Art
November 2017
Just an addition to the wall of my craft room. I manage my polaroid prints here.
Birdcage Organizer Wall Hanging
One of the best blog achievement during 2017. I won the Best Art Blog Award Alhamdulillah.
Best Art and Craft Blog 2017-Muslimah Bloggers Awards
December 2017
For the love of bookmarks making.
Creative Handmade Bookmarks Making Easy Ideas For Kids and Girls
I am getting more busy with a lot of other projects and updating my blog was not easy sometime, so I have two dear contributors to post on my blog sometimes.
Perfect Recipe for Homemade Vanilla Cookies
I always enjoy card making and paper crafts. This is one of my favorite.
So this was Creative Khadija Blog’s Year 2017 DIY-Crafts Recap. I also wanted to recap and thanks to my sponsors and affiliates as previous years. But this year I worked with so many brands and sponsors. It will be difficult to compose all but I will try. Though I have shared a 4 months round up of sponsors in April 2017. Alhamdulillah this was the best year of Creative Khadija blog for so many reasons.
I also want to say BIG thanks to my wonderful reader, followers and customers worldwide. Your continuous support is my motivation behind all the hardwork. I am continuously sharing since 2010 Alhamdulillah because of your support. Keep visiting my blog, share your feedback about any thing.
My today’s blog post is the longest post of this year as well. I hope you enjoyed the recap. If you want to say anything about my work, crafts or you have any question or suggestion, feel free to write me. Your suggestions are always welcome. I read every comment & email. I always respond too. So don’t hesitate to contact. I would love to help you.
Wish you all a very happy and blessed year 2018 in advance. Happy weekend.
Much Love and Regards!
Khadija
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