Craftionary

The goal at Craftionary is to slow down, craft, and let creativity guide you. You can only create beautiful things when you get inspired and feel the magic of your imagination.

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Hani Shabbir is a passionate craft artist, DIY expert, and the voice behind Craftionary. For over 15 years, she has been sharing inspiring craft tutorials, creative project ideas, and hands-on DIY tips that turn ordinary materials into something beautiful and functional.

1. Craft Tutorials and Step-by-step instructions:

I’ve has spent years testing different materials, experimenting, and developing original crafting techniques to see what works best and share the knowledge. Every tutorial I share is backed by hands-on experience and a deep understanding of what works and what doesn’t.

From unique crafts and home decor to recycled projects and seasonal art, I specialize in making creativity accessible and fun for everyone—whether you’re just starting out or have a glue gun in hand every weekend! There is inspiration for hobby crafters to small business artists with step-by-step guides that are easy to follow and packed with tips.

 

2. Craft Videos on YouTube:

In addition to written blog posts, I create video tutorials to help visual learners follow along with projects. From seasonal decor to upcycled art, my videos bring each project to life, showing you exactly how to make your ideas a reality.

 

3. Craft Inspirations:

All the articles I share on the blog, are backed by deep analysis and information that is needed to get you get started. Since ideas is the key to brainstorming original pieces I am passionate about sharing beautiful work of creative artists and believe in giving them credit for their wonderful crafts and projects.

I gather unique ideas and important information to save you hours of work. Keeping in mind different mindsets and concepts to have an inclusive approach when sharing ideas, ensuring they are popular to help you make something that can turn into a small business if you ever wish.

Find us on Facebook to get featured or learn from featured crafters in real-time.

 

4. Newsletter That Matters:

Join our newsletter to stay inspired and updated with what’s blowing up and trending on social media and stay informed with ideas that matter. We only send one newsletter per week.

 

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 AIM

Embrace the slow process of creativity and make things for happiness.

MISSION

Craftionary envisions keeping the human touch on the web genuine. Sharing projects that will improve handwork skills with the intention to share learning with you so that when you try these projects you do better than me!

VISION

At Craftionary, we have a simple vision. A vision of peace and mindfulness.

Here it’s about slowing down and doing things one step at a time. The idea is stay in touch with making things and disconnecting from your busy schedule, do small things, craft, grow and share. In the process tame the mind to be happy and content.

 

Therefore, the motto is, “Learn, apply, and create with your hands”.

You will find authentic information based on knowledge that is applied to test by myself and experienced artists with guidelines to material and step-by-step instructions to help you get the best results.

 

Why Trust Craftionary?

  • 15+ years of hands-on crafting experience
  • Hundreds of blog posts and tutorials with thousands of readers
  • Proven project testing—I share what actually works and also what failed with honesty
  • YouTube channel with creative process videos
  • Trusted source for sustainable, beginner-friendly, and seasonal projects

 

Social Handles:

Follow and stay connected to stay creatively inspired:

Instagram page is exclusively for Craftionary original projects.

Get inspired by extraordinary artists and get featured on Facebook.

Do you learn more by watching rather than reading, checkout Youtube.

I am also open to blog friendships, collaborations, and group work.

TEAMWORK ROCKS!

Contact:

For all inquiries: Email Craftionary

 

Mind Behind Craftionary

Hani Shabbir

Hi there, thank you for your interest in knowing about me.

I am Hani Shabbir – daughter, sister, wife, mom, friend.

Typically a camera-shy girl! So, I rarely put myself on the roll. I love to craft and decorate my home.

I am a big advocate of handmade art and crafts is valuable!

My honest simple rule is to share positivity and help small-businesses. Inspire new hobbies in the crafting environment. If you like what I do, join my simple journey.

I enjoy many things, and the idea is to make time for hobbies. Hobbies keep your life meaningful and hence we create.

My creative interests:

  • Decorative crafts
  • Drawing and sketching @drawingwithhani
  • Learning about gardening and houseplants @houseplantionary
  • Trying acrylic paintings and watercoloring
  • Working on My Home, take a tour into decor inspired by minimalism and nature.

A few random things about me:

  • I tall!
  • Left handed
  • Music fuels my mood and creativity
  • I love to organize and keep things in place
  • Not a very good conversation starter
  • I dream to play a guitar
  • Traveling and experiencing the world is brilliant
  • Not a keen shopper only essential and useful
  • I love pets (birds and fishes bring joy in my life)
  • I treat my houseplants like my own babies
  • Strong believer of practice and learn by doing
  • Aim to reduce waste and utilize things
  • Enjoy snowfall and rainy season

Welcome to craftionary

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Hi, I’m Hani

I’m so glad you're here. I'm a mom of 2 with a passion for DIY and crafting. I love to share ideas for turning simple materials into beautiful home and garden decor that brings warmth and personality to any space.

Whether you're looking for inspiration or easy tutorials, you're in the right place! Stay a while, explore, and don't forget to follow along for new ideas. Let's create something beautiful together!

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