n December 2024, what began as a sentimental text message became a viral celebration of culture, creativity, and intergenerational love. Lily Kravetz, a 30-year-old graphic designer from Brooklyn, New York, received a message from her 87-year-old grandmother Nancy Kravetz, a lifelong painter and contemporary artist. Attached was a photo from 25 years ago: two customized […]
In early 2024, the handmade fabric doll world got an unexpected star—none other than Iowa basketball phenomenon Caitlin Clark. But instead of being mass-produced or digitally designed, this tribute came from the hands of a local Des Moines artist named Millie Peters. Using crochet, fabric, and creativity, Millie crafted a one-of-a-kind doll in Clark’s image, […]
This year, 18-year-old Aidan Sebastian from Arkansas brought more than just a gift to his family’s $5 white elephant exchange—he brought laughter, sentiment, and unexpected virality with a handmade fabric doll project that has since touched millions online. Aidan, currently an architecture student, had a goal to find something quirky yet heartfelt for the family’s […]