Dani
@whatsdanimaking.bsky.social
(she/they) | Illustration, crochet, and other creative endeavors. This is a pro-human being, anti-AI account.
I’ve slowly been making new work for my portfolio. One of the assignments I gave myself was to create an illustration or two for each season. Here is one of my winter pieces.
February 5, 2026 at 1:42 AM
I’ve slowly been making new work for my portfolio. One of the assignments I gave myself was to create an illustration or two for each season. Here is one of my winter pieces.
I’m still not certain of what my role is as an illustrator in our struggle for a more just world, but one thing I’m thinking a lot about is how we talk to kids about everything going on, from ICE targeting schools to genocide of children abroad, and where they see themselves in all of it.
January 31, 2026 at 6:34 PM
I’m still not certain of what my role is as an illustrator in our struggle for a more just world, but one thing I’m thinking a lot about is how we talk to kids about everything going on, from ICE targeting schools to genocide of children abroad, and where they see themselves in all of it.
🍉✨💚 One last push for our raffle raising money for 14 families displaced in the Gaza Strip. 🍉✨💚
We want to send at least $100 to each family and we are only $400 short of our goal. Entries are just $5. Follow the instructions at tinyurl.com/chi4gazaraffle to enter
We want to send at least $100 to each family and we are only $400 short of our goal. Entries are just $5. Follow the instructions at tinyurl.com/chi4gazaraffle to enter
January 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
🍉✨💚 One last push for our raffle raising money for 14 families displaced in the Gaza Strip. 🍉✨💚
We want to send at least $100 to each family and we are only $400 short of our goal. Entries are just $5. Follow the instructions at tinyurl.com/chi4gazaraffle to enter
We want to send at least $100 to each family and we are only $400 short of our goal. Entries are just $5. Follow the instructions at tinyurl.com/chi4gazaraffle to enter
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I think a lot of us get hope wrong. Hope, I do not believe, is an emotion. In fact, hope makes space for lots of emotions to exist alongside it. You can DO hope scared, angry, sad etc...
Hope doesn't find us. We make hope through action and struggle. It's a practice of living and is re-made daily.
Hope doesn't find us. We make hope through action and struggle. It's a practice of living and is re-made daily.
January 25, 2026 at 2:05 AM
I think a lot of us get hope wrong. Hope, I do not believe, is an emotion. In fact, hope makes space for lots of emotions to exist alongside it. You can DO hope scared, angry, sad etc...
Hope doesn't find us. We make hope through action and struggle. It's a practice of living and is re-made daily.
Hope doesn't find us. We make hope through action and struggle. It's a practice of living and is re-made daily.
Tonight we went outside with candles for Alex Pretti & all those who’s lives ICE has destroyed. We ran into two of our neighbors & ended up singing All You Fascists Bound to Lose together on our little street corner. A small thing, but a feeling I will hold on to as we continue to resist.
January 25, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Tonight we went outside with candles for Alex Pretti & all those who’s lives ICE has destroyed. We ran into two of our neighbors & ended up singing All You Fascists Bound to Lose together on our little street corner. A small thing, but a feeling I will hold on to as we continue to resist.
Off to visit my family and solidify my role as the weird arts and crafts aunt who insists of giving hand made gifts
#crochet #amigurumi
#crochet #amigurumi
January 14, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Off to visit my family and solidify my role as the weird arts and crafts aunt who insists of giving hand made gifts
#crochet #amigurumi
#crochet #amigurumi
Uday’s family had to leave their apartment because they weren’t able to pay the rent. After already losing so much, they are back on the streets and desperately need money for a tent. Anything you can give makes a difference. Tinyurl.com/udayfund
January 14, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Uday’s family had to leave their apartment because they weren’t able to pay the rent. After already losing so much, they are back on the streets and desperately need money for a tent. Anything you can give makes a difference. Tinyurl.com/udayfund
We’re extending the raffle for this sweet watermelon gift basket! Your support helps 12 families in Gaza. Visit www.tinyurl.com/chi4gazaraffle and follow the instructions there to enter.
January 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM
We’re extending the raffle for this sweet watermelon gift basket! Your support helps 12 families in Gaza. Visit www.tinyurl.com/chi4gazaraffle and follow the instructions there to enter.
My little sister asked for some colorful wall art for her birthday so yesterday I made her this gouache painting on a piece of recycled wine mom wall decor from the thrift store. This was really fun and I’m quite happy with how it turned out.
#gouache #painting #artistsonbluesky
#gouache #painting #artistsonbluesky
January 6, 2026 at 3:28 PM
My little sister asked for some colorful wall art for her birthday so yesterday I made her this gouache painting on a piece of recycled wine mom wall decor from the thrift store. This was really fun and I’m quite happy with how it turned out.
#gouache #painting #artistsonbluesky
#gouache #painting #artistsonbluesky
There’s still time to enter the raffle for a watermelon gift basket supporting several families displaced in the Gaza Strip. Entries are $5 each. Follow the instructions at www.tinyurl.com/chi4gazaraffle to enter ❤️🍉🇵🇸
January 1, 2026 at 6:40 PM
There’s still time to enter the raffle for a watermelon gift basket supporting several families displaced in the Gaza Strip. Entries are $5 each. Follow the instructions at www.tinyurl.com/chi4gazaraffle to enter ❤️🍉🇵🇸
It was my birthday a few days ago and I made myself this impractical but so dang cute froggy hood 🐸
Pattern by MJ Off the Hook Designs
Pattern by MJ Off the Hook Designs
December 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
It was my birthday a few days ago and I made myself this impractical but so dang cute froggy hood 🐸
Pattern by MJ Off the Hook Designs
Pattern by MJ Off the Hook Designs
My crochet work is still a bit wobbly but with every project I’m learning. For example, I figured out while making this bunny that up until now I have been crocheting everything inside out. Oops 😅 #crochet #crochetbeginner #amigurumi
December 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
My crochet work is still a bit wobbly but with every project I’m learning. For example, I figured out while making this bunny that up until now I have been crocheting everything inside out. Oops 😅 #crochet #crochetbeginner #amigurumi
I’m part of group in Chicago supporting several families in Gaza and we’re raffling off a watermelon gift basket!
Inside you’ll find a bunch of goodies including a certificate for a custom pet portrait!
🎟️ tinyurl.com/chi4gazaraffle to enter
The drawing and winner will be determined in January!
Inside you’ll find a bunch of goodies including a certificate for a custom pet portrait!
🎟️ tinyurl.com/chi4gazaraffle to enter
The drawing and winner will be determined in January!
December 25, 2025 at 11:46 PM
I’m part of group in Chicago supporting several families in Gaza and we’re raffling off a watermelon gift basket!
Inside you’ll find a bunch of goodies including a certificate for a custom pet portrait!
🎟️ tinyurl.com/chi4gazaraffle to enter
The drawing and winner will be determined in January!
Inside you’ll find a bunch of goodies including a certificate for a custom pet portrait!
🎟️ tinyurl.com/chi4gazaraffle to enter
The drawing and winner will be determined in January!
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Every year around this time, I ask folks to consider doing something in support of Native people. This year, please join me in supporting the Native Organizers Alliance as they build grassroots power, defend Native voting rights, and equip our people for collective struggle through skill-building.
Donate - Native Organizers Alliance
Supporting organizing and advocacy initiatives for Indigenous justice.
nativeorganizing.org
November 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Every year around this time, I ask folks to consider doing something in support of Native people. This year, please join me in supporting the Native Organizers Alliance as they build grassroots power, defend Native voting rights, and equip our people for collective struggle through skill-building.
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Have you ever wanted me to draw your favourite bird? Well now's your chance, I've donated a commission to the #Creatives4Sudan charity auction which is now live. You get to pick any bird and receive a print of the finished piece! 👇
app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
#BirdArt #SciArt #ArtSky #Birds
app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
#BirdArt #SciArt #ArtSky #Birds
November 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Have you ever wanted me to draw your favourite bird? Well now's your chance, I've donated a commission to the #Creatives4Sudan charity auction which is now live. You get to pick any bird and receive a print of the finished piece! 👇
app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
#BirdArt #SciArt #ArtSky #Birds
app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
#BirdArt #SciArt #ArtSky #Birds
I’m really enjoying the process of crocheting. Thanks to adhd, however, I keep thinking that I’m following a pattern exactly and yet have made 3 very different sized cats…😑
November 21, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I’m really enjoying the process of crocheting. Thanks to adhd, however, I keep thinking that I’m following a pattern exactly and yet have made 3 very different sized cats…😑
Last day to enter! Contribute any amount to Uday’s family & share your receipt in the comments (or DM for my email if you’d like more privacy) for a chance to win a custom pet portrait. Holidays are coming up & this would be a really sweet gift!
www.tinyurl.com/udayfund
www.tinyurl.com/udayfund
November 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Last day to enter! Contribute any amount to Uday’s family & share your receipt in the comments (or DM for my email if you’d like more privacy) for a chance to win a custom pet portrait. Holidays are coming up & this would be a really sweet gift!
www.tinyurl.com/udayfund
www.tinyurl.com/udayfund
I’m pretty sure I missed a stitch or two so they’re a little wonky. But I’m still quite happy with how these two cute little cat loafs for my nieces turned out.
#crochet #crochetbeginner #fiberarts
#crochet #crochetbeginner #fiberarts
November 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I’m pretty sure I missed a stitch or two so they’re a little wonky. But I’m still quite happy with how these two cute little cat loafs for my nieces turned out.
#crochet #crochetbeginner #fiberarts
#crochet #crochetbeginner #fiberarts
Uday’s family urgently needs $700 for rent. Donate any amount this week for a chance to win a custom pet portrait. Share a screen shot of your donation receipt in the comments or if you prefer more privacy DM for my email address. Https://www.tinyurl.com/udayfund
November 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Uday’s family urgently needs $700 for rent. Donate any amount this week for a chance to win a custom pet portrait. Share a screen shot of your donation receipt in the comments or if you prefer more privacy DM for my email address. Https://www.tinyurl.com/udayfund
Update, bluesky doesn’t allow you allow you to dm screen shots so you can put yours in the comments or if you prefer a more private channel, DM me and I’ll give you my email
Donate any amount to Uday and DM me a screen shot of your donation receipt to enter to win a custom pet portrait. Please share and help me spread the word, my reach here is so small. Tinyurl.com/udayfund
November 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Update, bluesky doesn’t allow you allow you to dm screen shots so you can put yours in the comments or if you prefer a more private channel, DM me and I’ll give you my email
Donate any amount to Uday and DM me a screen shot of your donation receipt to enter to win a custom pet portrait. Please share and help me spread the word, my reach here is so small. Tinyurl.com/udayfund
November 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Donate any amount to Uday and DM me a screen shot of your donation receipt to enter to win a custom pet portrait. Please share and help me spread the word, my reach here is so small. Tinyurl.com/udayfund
The absolute hubris of me deciding that my first ever crochet project would be a blanket that requires ONE HUNDRED granny squares. What was I thinking? 🥲
November 15, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The absolute hubris of me deciding that my first ever crochet project would be a blanket that requires ONE HUNDRED granny squares. What was I thinking? 🥲
A federal judge says he will order the release of over 600 people who have been detained by ice on bond. If it’s within your means consider donating to the Midwest Immigration Bond Fund. We will need to raise a lot of money to get everyone home. www.mibfc.org
November 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
A federal judge says he will order the release of over 600 people who have been detained by ice on bond. If it’s within your means consider donating to the Midwest Immigration Bond Fund. We will need to raise a lot of money to get everyone home. www.mibfc.org
This summer I helped my mom clean out my grandma’s art studio. I ended up leaving with a few of her crochet hooks with the goal of learning how to make a granny square and 5 months later, I finally did. Gotta say, learning to do handwork in this era of mass vomited AI slop feels very, very healing.
November 7, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This summer I helped my mom clean out my grandma’s art studio. I ended up leaving with a few of her crochet hooks with the goal of learning how to make a granny square and 5 months later, I finally did. Gotta say, learning to do handwork in this era of mass vomited AI slop feels very, very healing.
Spent the afternoon drawing birds at the Field Museum and I have two highlights: 1. When a bunch of kids on class trip stopped to tell me “you draw good!” 2. The happiest face I got when one kid told me she likes drawing anime and I flipped my sketch book open to a drawing of Sailor Jupiter
November 5, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Spent the afternoon drawing birds at the Field Museum and I have two highlights: 1. When a bunch of kids on class trip stopped to tell me “you draw good!” 2. The happiest face I got when one kid told me she likes drawing anime and I flipped my sketch book open to a drawing of Sailor Jupiter