16 Fun DIYs to Celebrate Your Love for Emojis
We give these DIYs a triple heart-eyes smiley.
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Emojis may be relatively new in the U.S., but they've actually been around for decades, originating in Japan in the late '90s. Creator Shigetaka Kurita observed expressions people made throughout the city with other common objects to make the first 180 emojis that ultimately inspired our system today.
As of 2017, emojis have become their own language. Years ago they may have been used to simply showcase relative emotions, but now they've grown into a more complex communication system by replacing words and phrases. And have you ever felt yourself lost in translation? Just like those misinterpreted texts from friends, that single smiley can be just as difficult to read.
Because we all communicate through emojis every single day, July 17 has been designated World Emoji Day! Celebrate with inspired recipes and DIY projects to tech your communication game to the next level.
FOOD
Winky Face Lemon Tart
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Carlene Thomas, FoodNetwork.com
Peanut Butter-Cracker Sandwich Smileys
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Carlene Thomas, FoodNetwork.com
Poop Emoji Cupcake Cones
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Carlene Thomas, FoodNetwork.com
Learn how to turn food into insanely cute emojis from FoodNetwork.com.
Unicorn Cake Truffles
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Food.com
Get the recipe from Food.com.
Emoji Macarons
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Food.com
Get the recipe from Food.com.
CRAFTS
Emoji Magnets
![DIY Emoji Magnets](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/video/0/02/024/0241/0241071.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.1280.720.85.suffix/1660777531280.jpeg)
Snapchat + Emoji Backpack
![Snapchat and Emoji Backpacks](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/video/0/02/024/0248/0248669.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.1280.720.85.suffix/1660760505183.jpeg)
Heart Envelope Emoji Pillow
![Heart Envelope Emoji Pillow](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/video/0/02/026/0262/0262573.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.1280.720.85.suffix/1660755678461.jpeg)
Perler Bead Phone Cases
![DIY Perler Bead Phone Cases](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/video/0/02/024/0248/0248998.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.1280.720.85.suffix/1660746703353.jpeg)
Crystal Ball Card + Art
![Crystal Ball Card and Art](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/video/0/02/026/0262/0262644.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.1280.720.85.suffix/1660756442161.jpeg)
COSTUMES
Pizza Emoji
![Taco Dog/Pizza Emoji Costumes](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/video/0/02/023/0233/0233685.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.1280.720.85.suffix/1660748752252.jpeg)
Snapchat Dog
![Snapchat Dog Halloween Costume](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/video/0/02/024/0249/0249006.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.1280.720.85.suffix/1660745626623.jpeg)