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Hey y’all, I’m Elisa, the Scrappy Wife behind http://www.scrappywife.com – I’m a mom of 3, a wife, and a woman that is passionate about creativity. I am so glad you are here!

I share content about crafting, creative journaling, memory keeping, organization, and shopping. All of it is linked to my love of creativity and belief that we are all inherently creative.

On this site, you can browse blog posts, link to my YouTube channel, check out my favorite shopping links, and take a look at the online courses I have to offer as part of “Scrappy Wife University”.

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About Me

Hi, Iā€™m Elisa. Previously an elementary music teacher, I became a full-time mother and content creator in 2019. When I’m not spending time with my wonderful kids and husband, I love being fun and whimsical with my creativity while satisfying my type-A personality with organization solutions! Read more

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The newest kit from @bythewell4god has released for presale, and it is a good one! You can pick it up using the affiliate link in my bio šŸ˜‰ā ā  Daily planner pages for the win! I used to think that daily planning was just repetitive and that it was a waste of time. But, I'm here to tell you that when life is busy, spending 15-20 minutes the night before a busy day putting together a plan of attack makes all the difference. And bonus points for making it cute and bring yourself a little joy in the process!ā ā  The world tells us to turn our backs on those who disagree with us. To "cancel" anything that doesn't feel easy or pleasant. But, Jesus calls us to be a light in the dark...even when it is hard. Maybe especially when it is hard. Shine bright my dear friends!ā  I have been wanting to create a stencil with my Cricut Maker FOREVER, but just hadn't had the chance. Well, I found the time this past week, and thought I would bring you all along as I tried to figure out the process. There were a few bumps in the road, but I did end up with a stencil! Sometimes, surprise dates are the best ones. A few weeks ago, my husband and I found ourselves with no kids and time to kill before I had my first vaccine appointment. Time for coffee, spring weather, and the hustle and bustle of Washington DC. A perfectly, unexpected date! I used the "Some Days" collection from @pinkfreshstudios to create this TN layout. Full process is up on my YouTube channel!ā ā  I've been following a similar morning routine for years, and while to some the idea of "routine", sounds stale or tired, for me it is a lifeline to starting my day in the right mindset. It goes something like this - wake up, put on my Apple Watch, make coffee, read God's Word, prayer journal, pray that God would show me a direction for the day. It is simple, but it is perfect for me! I am documenting my morning routine in my Bible, and the new set from Kelly Bangs called "When I Rise" is perfect for this! Sharing the full process over on my channel today!ā  How do you like to use scripture cards? There are actually so many possibilities that you might not have thought of! I am sharing 7 different ways to use these gorgeous scripture cards from @briannashowalter and @bythewell4god - plus, I am showing you how I plan to work with these cards this spring/summer. Check out the link in my bio to see the full video!ā ā  Hey everyone! I am up on the Creative Retreat YouTube channel this morning, sharing how God has really shown me that things I view as challenges are really opportunities to grow in humility and kindness. I love it when God reinforces lessons by having them show up in every bit of study you do! Check it out!ā ā  You won't believe how many photos are on this page! You may not see them all in these pictures, but if you watch the full process picture, you will be amazed šŸ˜‰ Memory planning for the win!ā ā