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  • Create This Book 2: Episode 8

    In this episode of my Create This Book 2 series, I let the prompts decide what I made, and they took me in some really fun directions. I created a colorful page inspired by Oaxacan alebrijes, made a to-do list for one of my coding passion projects, turned The Incredibles into a comic strip, and…

  • I Turned Myself Into 5 Cartoon Styles

    For this art style swap challenge, I drew myself in five different cartoon and animation styles: LEGO, Powerpuff Girls, Kpop Demon Hunters, Fairly OddParents, and Pokémon trainer. I used a spinner to choose each style from different categories, which made the challenge feel more random, fun, and a little intimidating. Some styles were much easier…

  • Trying Viral Coloring Trends: Are They Actually Worth It?

    For this video, I tested four viral coloring trends across four different coloring books to see which techniques were actually worth trying. I attempted the glitter effect, rainbow swirl effect, embroidery effect, and glow effect using alcohol markers, acrylic markers, gel pens, and fineliners. Some of these coloring techniques were surprisingly easy and satisfying, while…

  • Comparing Art Prompt Books: Are Any Better Than Create This Book?

    For this video, I tested four different art prompt books to see how they compare to Create This Book by Moriah Elizabeth. Instead of only flipping through the books, I completed two prompts from each one so I could get a real feel for the prompts, the style, the difficulty level, and how inspiring each…

  • Altoids Tin DIY Ideas: Turning Mint Tins Into Tiny Useful Cases

    For this project, I turned empty Altoids tins into three tiny, useful, and creative storage ideas. Instead of throwing the tins away, I transformed them into an everyday essentials wallet, a mini UNO travel case, and a small microphone case for my creator setup. Each tin had a completely different purpose and style, from whimsical…

  • Create This Book 2: Episode 7

    Today I tackle the following 4 prompts: Create Layers, Create a Question, Create a Historical Reference, and Create a Makeover. This was a fun (and informative!) video Create Layers For the Create Layers prompt in my Create This Book 2 art journal, I created a chaotic, colorful sticker collage using a bunch of adorable stickers…

  • IKEA Moppe Makeover: From Plain Wood to Reversible Color Explosion

    For this project, I transformed a basic $40 IKEA Moppe drawer unit into a colorful, reversible storage piece with two completely different looks. One side became a bright explosion of pink, blue, and purple patterns, while the other side became a darker, moodier apothecary-inspired drawer set. I wanted this makeover to feel fun, useful, and…

  • Create This Book 2: Episode 6

    Today I tackle 4 prompts from Create This Book 2 again! I do Create A Dream Journal, Create Softness, Create An Inventory, and Create Splatter Create A Dream Journal For the Create a Dream Journal prompt in my Create This Book 2 art journal, I decided to turn the idea of a dream into an…

  • Customizing a DIY Miniature House

    For this project, I gave a miniature Rolife Garden Book Nook Garden House kit a colorful Coco’s Creations makeover. The original kit started as plain wood with soft, natural details, but I wanted to turn it into something much brighter, sweeter, and more whimsical. Instead of following the standard design exactly, I customized the tiny…

  • Create This Book 2: Episode 5

    This one was one of my favorites because I loved creating Eve and Eric! I do the following prompts in this video: Create Seasonal Decor, Create Whatever, Create Bleed, and Create A Border Create Seasonal Decor For the Create Seasonal Decor prompt in my Create This Book, I leaned into spring and Easter-inspired artwork with…

  • I Painted My Weird Childhood Sculptures

    Painting My Childhood Clay Creatures For this project, I found an old box of trinkets filled with Disney pins, Pokémon figures, Neopets, lucky cats, and a whole collection of tiny polymer clay creatures I made as a kid. These little clay critters were created 15–20 years ago, and looking back at them now was such…

  • Create This Book 2: Episode 4

    Today I complete FIVE prompts instead of four since a few of them are quick prompts today! Watch me tackle Create a Modified Character, Create Incompletion, Create Contrast, Create a Line, and Create a Re-purposing Create a Modified Character For the Create a Modified Character prompt, I reimagined four Disney princess-inspired characters with completely new…

  • Honey Pot Fake Plant Makeover

    For this project, I took a simple fake plant and transformed it into a cute little honey pot scene with a tiny foam clay bear and a whole group of bee friends. What started as a dusty little plant became a full character craft with a honey-dripping pot, handmade bees, and a bear named Bernard…

  • Create This Book 2: Episode 3

    Today, I FINALLY decorate the beginning pages and tackle 3 more prompts (Create Sadness, Create a Split Decision, Create a Wish), so this video is jam packed! Title Page For the first title page, I decorated the inside cover with a colorful candy theme featuring glossy jelly-style gummy bears and swirled candy pieces. I used…

  • Create This Book 2: Episode 2

    Today I tackle for more prompts in Create This Book 2 by Moriah Elizabeth: Create Activity, Create Handprints, Create String Decor, Create a Design Create Activity For the Create Activity prompt in my Create This Book 2 art journal, I decided to take a nostalgic approach and create a page inspired by old Polaroid photos.…

  • Create This Book 2: Front Cover and First 27 Prompts!

    Before I ever had a YouTube channel, I had started working on Create This Book 2 by Moriah Elizabeth. Yeah… I started on Create This Book 2 before the original. Not sure how it happened that way, but that’s the book I had. Probably as a Christmas gift from my parents! So here I’ll talk…

  • Crafting Through the Holidays Advent Calendar: Part 5/5

    In the final episode of my Crafting Through the Holidays Art Skills series, I opened the last five mystery craft projects and completed all 25 projects from the calendar. This episode included a nostalgic wooden train ornament, a felt snowflake stocking, a beaded snowman ornament, a wooden reindeer ornament, and a folded paper wreath. It…

  • Crafting Through the Holidays Advent Calendar: Part 4/5

    In part four of my Crafting Through the Holidays Art Skills advent calendar series, I opened five more surprise holiday craft projects. This episode included a nostalgic Perler bead Christmas ornament, a personalized llama and gnome painted rock, a tiny polka dot penguin portrait, a button wreath made with help from my daughter, and a…

  • Crafting Through the Holidays Advent Calendar: Part 3/5

    In part three of my Crafting Through the Holidays Art Skills advent calendar series, I opened and completed five more surprise Christmas craft projects. This episode included a popsicle stick sled, a simple knotted yarn wreath, a layered wooden cardinal ornament, a very cute plaster penguin, and a rhinestone Christmas tree. Some projects were quick…

  • Crafting Through the Holidays Advent Calendar: Part 2/5

    In episode two of my Crafting Through the Holidays Art Skills advent calendar series, I opened and completed five more surprise holiday craft projects. This round included a glittery Bluey snowflake ornament, a simple foam Christmas tree, a nostalgic Perler bead snowflake, a very questionable beaded Christmas tree, and a sparkly diamond painting snowman. Some…

  • Crafting Through the Holidays Advent Calendar: Part 1/5

    In this first Crafting Through the Holidays Art Skills advent calendar video (and my first YouTube ever!), I opened and completed the first five surprise projects from the kit. These mini holiday crafts included a yarn wreath ornament, a painted rock, window clings, a plaster reindeer that I turned into a reindeer-otter, and a felt…