artsy-craftsy

American  

[ahrt-see-kraft-see, -krahft-] / ˈɑrt siˈkræft si, -ˈkrɑft- /

Also arty-crafty

adjective

Informal.

1. pretending to artistry and craftsmanship or to an interest in arts and crafts.

   an artsy-craftsy chair; an artsy-craftsy person.

2. cloyingly charming.

   The shop has an artsy-craftsy décor.

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Etymology

Origin of artsy-craftsy

First recorded in 1925–30; from arts and crafts; artsy

Example Sentences

At first, I worried they’d find my artsy-craftsy missives cheesy, but I let all the memes I kept seeing about purchasing stamps to save the US Postal Service sway me.

From The Guardian

But he also described the effect of hearing singers like Mabel Mercer and Lena Horne, who were "a little more artsy-craftsy" in their approach to interpretation.

From Los Angeles Times

The artsy-craftsy fiber art piece was the perfect backdrop for these rich bohemian clothes.

From Los Angeles Times

The images, printed in taupe, are deliberately rough-edged without looking artsy-craftsy.

From Salon

Giant murals and cool cafés began to line the streets, and a weekend farmers' market — in the artsy-craftsy Old Biscuit Mill, theoldbiscuitmill.co.za — became the city's foodie mecca.

From Time