ABOUT GLOW STUDIO DIY
Beautiful projects,
made to be displayed.
Glow Studio DIY is a creative space for beautiful, display-worthy DIY projects inspired by light, texture, nature, and thoughtful design.
We believe handmade doesn’t have to look ordinary. With accessible materials, careful techniques, and a little patience, everyday objects can become pieces you’re genuinely proud to display in your home or give to someone you love.
01 Display-worthy by design
02 Clear, approachable technique
03 Honest about materials
OUR APPROACH
Would we be happy to display this?
At Glow Studio DIY, every project begins with a simple question: would we be happy to display this in our own home?
Our tutorials focus on approachable techniques, thoughtful material choices, and polished results. You’ll find projects involving resin, glass, crystals, pressed flowers, decorative surfaces, light-catching materials, and modern home decor.
We value craftsmanship over speed, and timeless ideas over chasing every trend.
THE PERSON BEHIND THE PROJECTS
Hi, I’m Victoria Hayes.
I’m the founder and creative director of Glow Studio DIY, where I share beautiful handmade projects inspired by light, texture, nature, and thoughtful design.
With more than 15 years of experience in mixed media, decorative arts, and interior styling, I specialise in transforming accessible materials into polished pieces that feel worthy of display. My work often combines resin, glass, crystal, pressed botanicals, and modern home decor techniques.
My goal is simple: when you arrive here looking for something to make, I want you to leave with a piece you are proud to put on a shelf, a wall, or in someone else’s hands.
Victoria HayesFounder & DIY Decor Designer, Glow Studio DIY
OUR CREATIVE PHILOSOPHY
What guides every project we publish
Handmade can feel luxurious without being expensive.
Good design begins with simplicity.
Quality matters more than quantity.
Light and texture are part of the design.
Creativity should feel rewarding rather than rushed.
Every project should feel worthy of display or gifting.
Timeless style matters more than chasing every viral trend.
MORE THAN ONE MAKER AT THE TABLE
Meet our contributors
Glow Studio DIY is led by Victoria, with two contributors who bring their own specialisms to the projects we publish.
FOUNDER & DIY DECOR DESIGNER
Victoria Hayes
Victoria leads Glow Studio DIY and designs most of what you see here — decor, wall art, suncatchers, resin and crystal pieces, pressed botanicals, handmade gifts and seasonal projects.
RESIN & MIXED MEDIA CONTRIBUTOR
Lauren Mitchell
Lauren specialises in approachable resin and epoxy techniques — molds, pigments, alcohol inks, pressed botanicals, crystal details and geode-inspired finishes — and explains the materials behind them.
HOME DECOR & SEASONAL CRAFT WRITER
Caroline Reed
Caroline writes our room, wall and table projects: decorative mirrors, candle decor, centerpieces, handmade gifts and seasonal decorating that feels both creative and practical.
WHAT YOU’LL FIND HERE
Seven ways to make something beautiful
Every project we publish belongs to one of these seven areas. Follow whichever one matches the space, the season, or the person you are making for.
DIY Home DecorTrays, vases, centerpieces, mirrors and handmade accents.
Room & Wall DecorWall art, decorative mirrors, textured and hanging pieces.
Suncatchers & Light CraftsSuncatchers, window decor, prisms and faux stained glass.
Resin, Glass & Crystal CraftsResin, epoxy, molds, pigments, alcohol inks and mixed media.
Flowers & Botanical CraftsPressed-flower art, dried botanicals and nature-inspired decor.
Handmade GiftsKeepsakes, ornaments and handcrafted presents worth giving.
Seasonal & Holiday DIYFall, Christmas, winter, spring and summer projects.
SAFETY & RESPONSIBILITY
Making things safely
01
Read the materials list first
Projects here may involve resin, adhesives, glass, heat, sharp tools and other materials that need responsible handling. Check what a project needs before you start.
02
Follow the manufacturer instructions
Resins, epoxies, paints and adhesives vary between brands. The instructions on the product you actually bought always take priority over ours.
03
Ventilate and protect
Work in a well-ventilated space and use appropriate gloves, eye protection and surface protection where the product or the technique calls for it.
04
Supervise children
Many projects can be adapted for younger makers, but tools, heat, glass and curing chemicals need adult handling and supervision.
TRUST & TRANSPARENCY
You should know who is behind the projects you follow.
Every tutorial on Glow Studio DIY is credited to the person who made it, and this page exists so you can see who we are and how we work.
If something in a project is unclear, or you spot an error, please tell us. Reader questions are how a tutorial becomes genuinely useful.
WELCOME TO THE STUDIO
Make something beautiful enough to display.
Whether you came for a suncatcher, a resin keepsake, a pressed-flower frame or a gift for someone you love, there is a project here waiting for you.