Our story

A Cozy Place for Gentle Creativity

Welcome to Cozy Hands DIY.

If you’ve ever felt calmer after making something with your hands even something small you’re exactly where you belong.

About Cozy Hands Recipes Mindfulness-Crafts
Est. 2025

The Story Behind Cozy Hands DIY

Cozy Hands DIY didn’t begin with a business plan. It began with quiet moments paper spread across a table, simple materials gathered from around the house, and the soft focus that comes from slowing down.

Like many, I spent years moving too fast. Life was full, noisy, and demanding. What I missed most was the feeling of making the gentle rhythm of cutting, gluing, folding, and creating something just because it felt good to do so.

This site started as a personal collection of calming DIY projects: sensory activities, cozy home crafts, and simple creative rituals meant to bring peace back into everyday life. Over time, it became a shared space for parents, educators, and creatives who wanted something different projects that soothe instead of overwhelm, and creativity that feels accessible, not intimidating.

What began quietly has grown into a warm community rooted in intention, care, and creativity.

Our Philosophy

“We believe creativity is not about perfection or talent it’s about presence.
Making something with your hands is a way to slow down, to breathe, and to reconnect with yourself and the people around you. Whether you’re crafting with children, decorating your home, or enjoying a mindful moment alone, creativity can be a form of comfort and care.”

What You’ll Find Here

DIY & Handmade

Thoughtful, easy-to-follow guides for crafts, sensory activities, and cozy home projects designed to feel approachable and relaxing.

Mindful Inspiration

Reflections on slow living, creativity, and finding joy in the everyday. No pressure just encouragement.

Sensory & Creative Play

Projects for children and adults that support calm focus, curiosity, and hands-on learning using simple materials.

Cozy Home Ideas

Warm, handmade touches that help turn everyday spaces into places of comfort and care.

Margaret Ellis in the garden
Meet the Founder

Hi, I’m Margaret

the creative guide behind Cozy Hands DIY. I created this space to share calming DIY craft recipes designed to slow the mind and soothe the senses. With nearly three decades of experience in creative wellness, my approach focuses on simple materials, gentle steps, and mindful making that fits naturally into everyday life.

Each project here is meant to feel grounding and unhurried an invitation to pause, create, and reconnect with yourself. My goal is to offer a peaceful place where creativity supports emotional balance, quiet routines, and intentional living, one cozy, mindful craft at a time.

Meet the Team Behind CozyHandsDIY

Authors List

  • Carolyn Moore South Home
    Cozy Home Decor & Seasonal DIY Designer

    Carolyn Moore creates warm, cozy DIY decor projects inspired by slow living and Southern charm. Her work emphasizes handmade beauty, soft textures, and easy techniques that help people create comforting spaces without complexity.

  • Margaret Ellis in the garden
    Mindfulness Craft Guide & Creative Wellness Writer

    Margaret Ellis creates calming DIY projects designed to slow the mind and soothe the senses. With decades of experience in creative wellness, she focuses on mindful crafting that supports emotional balance, gentle routines, and intentional living.

  • Sophie Bennett in the class room
    Sensory DIY & Calm Play Creator

    Sophie Bennett designs easy sensory recipes and calming play ideas for children and families. Her projects focus on texture, movement, and gentle visual experiences. She specializes in simple sensory DIYs that are beautiful, mess-free, and relaxing.

A Note to the Reader

Whether you’re here to create something with your kids, unwind after a long day, or simply gather inspiration with a warm drink nearby, I’m truly glad you’re here.
I hope this space encourages you to slow down, trust your hands, and make something that brings a little more calm into your world.
Let’s create something cozy together.

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