AUSTIN, Texas — Valentine’s Day is getting a creative twist thanks to local artist and craft expert Jennifer Perkins!
Craft queen Jennifer Perkins shares quirky Valentine’s DIY idea
Perkins joined We Are Austin’s Trevor Scott and Sierra Waggoner for the show’s Valentine’s Day Pajama Party to share a playful, hands-on project perfect for the young at heart: stuffed animal taxidermy.
Known for her love of cool, quirky, and upcycled crafts, Perkins says her creative journey started with a passion for giving old items new life.
Local craft expert Jennifer Perkins shares quirky Valentine’s DIY idea
“My children are now almost 15 and 17. So I made this one for their nursery when they were little. So I just wanted something kind of quirky and weird to go in their nursery.” Perkins said, explaining how she came up with this cute and quirky idea for stuffed-animal upcycling. Perkins loves transforming forgotten pieces into something fresh and fun.
During the segment, Perkins demonstrated how to turn thrifted stuffed animals into colorful, wall-mounted art. “It’s a great way to upcycle ones from the thrift store, or if it’s like a sentimental one that your kid has outgrown, that maybe you don’t want to donate,” she said, walking viewers through the process and offering tips for sourcing materials.
Craft queen Jennifer Perkins shares quirky Valentine’s DIY idea
Perkins noted that the project isn’t just for kids and encourages adults to embrace creativity and make it a group activity for Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day celebrations.
She also shared details about where people can take classes and workshops with her, along with how to follow her crafting and upcycling adventures online. Watch the video above for all the details!
For more information on upcoming classes and DIY inspiration, head to Perkins’ website and follow her on social media!
Craft queen Jennifer Perkins shares quirky Valentine’s DIY idea