A sewing class changed Jeanee Duval’s life.

After her first stitching workshop in 2007, the graphic designer fell in love with crafting. She opened a shop on Etsy.com shortly after and launched a blog called Dirty Laundry (blog.shopdirtylaundry.com), where she exhibits her wares, shares projects and interviews fellow crafters.

Her prized product? Darling bath fizzies in such fragrances as blueberry and Moroccan mint.

“I’m not one of those DIY girls,” she said. “I’m more about branding and making a product to sell.”

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infobox-hr-separator /> infobox-head>Ric Rac Roundup
What: A craft fair featuring Jeanee Duval and more than a dozen other local artists.

When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 24

Where: Bon Bon Atelier, 314 Westport Road

Info: ricracroundup.blogspot.com

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infobox-hr-separator /> infobox-head>Sweets stand
Duval molded a record in an oven and glued it to a spray-painted vase to create this pastry platform. “I started by writing down everything I could make and thought, ‘What’s the next level?’ ” she said. “I didn’t want to just melt it into a bowl.”

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infobox-hr-separator /> infobox-head>Groovy garland
This festive strand was made from pieces of a record sleeve and baker’s twine. “I went with a party theme.”

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infobox-hr-separator /> infobox-head>Cupcake cubbies
Duval transformed a throwaway coffee carrier into a cute cupcake tray, embellished with red velvet and a necktie. Extra credit: She baked red-velvet cupcakes to try it out.

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infobox-hr-separator /> infobox-head>Put a ring on it
She created napkin rings by sewing strips of the necktie and topping with a flower from a Hawaiian lei. Duval specializes in “cute hostess gifts,” so this practical project suits her style.