Get crafty with DIY workshops

In this era of “Pinterest fails,” there are easier ways to create customized décor for your home.

Local DIY craft studios host date nights, private parties or workshops for friends, where you can make custom wood signs, trays, pillows, clocks and more under the watchful eye of a pro.

Easy instructions make seemingly hard projects easy and fun – such as a wood sign with your last name or a favorite quote – and the studios provide all the needed supplies.

Try Makeme Studio in St. Pete, Nook & Cranny in Pinellas Park, or AR Workshop in Tampa, St. Pete and Brandon.

– Leah Bueno, B2 Communications