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 […]
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! š If you’re looking for a Eid […]
DIY Ramadan Lantern with a Vinyl Decal-{Video Tutorial}
Are you ready for Ramadan? I feel like I have to take a deep breath to gather all my energy and get ready for a whole month of fasting and prayer. Each one of us welcomes Ramadan with their own personal challenges. Some of us work long hours where our work requires us to be […]
How to Create Art With a Vinyl Stencil {A Video Tutorial}
With Eid around the corner, its the perfect time to start thinking aboutĀ the gifts that you’d like to share with your friends and family. Don’t waste time searchingĀ 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 […]
Open Frame Gallery Wall {One Simple Layout Idea}
Salaam my friends, in today’s video I’ll be sharing one simple idea for an open frame gallery wall. This is one project that has been on my to-do list for so long. In fact, I have written a post about it here in 2009! I am excited that I finally got a chance to try […]
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 ofĀ deeds. Today I will be sharing a video tutorial to show you how to etch on glass using an Arabic calligraphy stencil. I usedĀ 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 aĀ challenge to juggle the demands of my business and my family. Seven months ago my siblings and I convincedĀ our parents to moveĀ toĀ 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. ItĀ 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 […]
