I’m sure you’ve seen this decorating trend with wood signs. They’re popular because they’re versatile and can go with any decorating style. Making your own wood sign can be difficult if you choose to start with a piece of wood that needs to be cleaned and sanded, but we’re not going to start there. In […]
NEW PRODUCT: Arabic Stencil Art Kit
Attention future artists!! I know you’ve been wanting to create your own Arabic/Islamic art but you’re scared. You’re scared of creating something bad. Scared of wasting your time and money. Scared of criticism. Your mind will come up with any excuse not to do it. Well, I’m going to challenge your mind today!! I created […]
Introducing Our New Self Adhesive Arabic Calligraphy Cardstock
With Ramadan around the corner, I’m sure you’re looking for easy craft ideas that you can make with your children to decorate for the holy month. Here, at Home Synchronize, our goal is to simplify Arabic calligraphy for everyone to enjoy and especially our children. We’re super excited to share with you our new product! […]
How to Stencil the Arabic Kalima on a Wood Block {Video Tutorial}
Salaam fellow crafters! I’m sure you’re busy looking for ideas to spruce up your home for Ramadan. Here’s an idea that won’t take too much time to make and would look great on a shelf, the mantel or even the kitchen table. In today’s video, I’ll be showing you how to stencil the Arabic Kalima […]
How to Paint Arabic Calligraphy on Glass {Video Tutorial for Beginners)
Salaam Everyone! Ever since I wrote this post (exploring Islamic interior design), I’ve been eager to apply Arabic calligraphy on different mediums much like early Muslim artists did. Now that I’m able to turn Islamic calligraphy into stencils, this seems more doable. In today’s video, I’m sharing a super easy way to paint Islamic calligraphy […]
How To Create A Textured Background For Art {Video Tutorial}
Salaam Everyone! I’m excited to share a new discovery with you today. Alhamdulilah I finally learned how to create a textured background for art! I don’t consider myself an artist so I get excited when I learn a new technique in art. What’s texture and what’s so exciting about it? According to Art Foundations Texture […]
DIY Stained Wood Tray With Arabic Calligraphy {Video Tutorial}
I enjoy learning new ways to apply Arabic calligraphy onto different surfaces. One idea that I’ve been wanting to try is stenciling on stained wood. (For stenciling on painted wood see my DIY Zikr wood block tutorial) In this reverse stenciling tutorial I’ll show you how to add Arabic calligraphy on a wood tray using […]
DIY Zikr Wood Blocks for Home Decor
During the summer, on our connecting flight back from Amman to Paris, we encountered bad turbulence. It was scary. I was nervous and my daughters were panicking! Did you know that when we get anxious (or panic) we tend to take quick and short breaths? This eventually causes hyperventilation and we start feeling light-headed, dizzy, […]
How to Create Layered Islamic Artwork with Stencils
Combining stencil designs with different colors creates impressive layered artwork. Today I’m sharing a simple idea that may inspire you to create your own Layered Islamic artwork. I started with an Islamic tile design stencil then added Arabic calligraphy on top to create an interesting piece of Islamic art. The Arabic stencil I used is […]
How to Apply a Decal to a Mug {Video Tutorial}
Did you know that printed mugs are the most popular gifts for any occasion? What if you could design your own to add an extra touch of love and appreciation for that special someone. Better yet, what if you could make one yourself? It’s easier than you think! đ If you’re looking for a Eid […]
Everything You Need to Know About Arabic Decals
Are you familiar with decals?  I get asked a lot about them at events so I figured its time to introduce my readers to them because they are truly AMAZING! Decals are an affordable and easy way to update the look of any surface. Trust me! Personally I love to use our Arabic decals to create […]
How to Create Art With a Vinyl Stencil {A Video Tutorial}
With Eid around the corner, its the perfect time to start thinking about the gifts that you’d like to share with your friends and family. Don’t waste time searching for that “Perfect” gift for that special someone. Create it yourself. It’s easier than you think. In today’s video, I’m going to show you how easy it is […]
Pearlescent Stained Mirror With Islamic calligraphy
Salaam my friends. Today I’ll be sharing a stencil project idea from one of my creative customers. Huma purchased a large Bismillah stencil to use over an oversized mirror. She was looking to jazz up her living room with a unique piece of accessory. What’s more unique than a piece that you create yourself? Take a look […]
Super Easy DIY Wall Art {A Video Tutorial}
Salaam my friends. Today I will be sharing a video tutorial to show you easy it is to create your own wall art. Ever since I created this 5 min. Islamic art with a store bought wall art, I decided to replicate the look from scratch. It turned out as good as I had imagined. […]
Arabic Eid Greeting On Glass! {A video tutorial}
Happy Eid my friends! May Allah accept your prayers, supplications and best of deeds. Today I will be sharing a video tutorial to show you how to etch on glass using an Arabic calligraphy stencil. I used a vinyl stencil of the Arabic greeting for Eid (birthdays and a new year) that says; “Kol Aam Wa Antom […]
What I have been up to (and a video tutorial for a mother’s day gift)
I’m sorry I’ve been away from my blog for so long. It has been a very busy time with my parents visiting from Jordan and I was finding it a challenge to juggle the demands of my business and my family. Seven months ago my siblings and I convinced our parents to move to the U.S. because they have […]
Islamic Pattern Stenciled End Table {A DIY Video Tutorial}
I received this end table as a housewarming gift only a couple of years ago but you would not have guessed it by looking at it. It had scratches, dents and heat marks. I tried using wood finish stain markers to cover up the scratches but that did not work! I even tried ironing the table […]
DIY-Kufi Calligraphy With Paper Mosaics
There are two forms of Islamic art; Calligraphy and mosaics. Early muslims combined geometric shapes in highly sophisticated patterns to form amazingly complicated mosaics (see examples). They also used mosaics to highlight Islamic calligraphy on architecture in breathtaking designs. I have been thinking about learning the art of mosaics for a long time so after this blog post about […]
A Token Of Appreciation-Personalized Artwork
Salaam my friends. How are you? I hope you are taking advantage of these blessed final days of Ramadan. Today’s post is a DIY wall art that has nothing to do with Islamic calligraphy stencils but it could be. Read on. đ A month ago my youngest daughter (Razann) graduated from preschool. My baby is going […]
DIY Stenciled Canvas Art
If you love modern style Islamic canvas art but can’t find one with a quote that inspires you or colors that match your decor, then why don’t you try making your own. Its easier than you think…. Supplies you’ll need: Canvas Islamic Calligraphy reusable stencil Acrylic paint (I used folkArt Buttercup, Bright green, Pueblo) Sea sponge or dauber […]
