My DIY Culture

My DIY culture has always centered around Pinterest. From making glow in the dark mason jars, to Halloween decoration, to jewelry, I had made many different things from doing it myself. I think what the coolest thing about DIY culture is that there are SO MANY ideas that cover a wide variety of interests. Anyone can take part in the DIY community. Anyone can make almost whatever they want, and places like Pinterest or Google can supply you with guidelines if you ever get lost along the way. Maker fairs seem to always sprout up a lot during Christmas time, and everyone and their mom can make marshmallow snowmen, or Christmas chili, or a Santa hat. Whatever your desire, the DIY community will welcome you with open arms. As long as your desires are somewhat safe and relatively normal...
What I love about DIY culture is that no artistic ability is needed for most of the things you make. Also, more than half of your supplies for almost any project can usually be found around your own house. Fancy, expensive supplies are never needed, and you also have the opportunity to make changes to the design along the way. Even if what you make looks atrocious, at least you know or next time what you will need to do so that same thing doesn't happen again. 
No matter what you choose to make, whatever it is will always remain a little more special than the stuff you buy at the store. You invest your time, money and effort in ways you don't normally do but it's completely worth it when you do. Also, sharing your stuff brings you that much closer to the people you care about. I crocheted a scarf for my friend's birthday and she had never been so thankful for a gift. You will be rewarded for whatever you make, but also for what you give.