A couple of weeks ago, my family participated in a Color Run at my daughter’s elementary school, and the event was so much fun! The kids were so excited to be allowed to get absolutely filthy! As I began to document the whole evening in my May traveler’s notebook, I grabbed the ephemera from “Carousel”Continue reading ““Color Run” Traveler’s Notebook Process”
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Mixed Media Bible Journaling – JOY!
I don’t know about you, but May has my head spinning so far. With the array of end-of-school activities and programs, Mother’s Day, summer preparations, and volunteer commitments, I have been feeling overwhelmed and not at all full of joy. But, as a pastor at my church often reminds us, many of our stresses areContinue reading “Mixed Media Bible Journaling – JOY!”
Sunday Secret #9 – Secret Crafty Behavior
Back in graduate school, I was obsessed with “Sex in the City”. I loved the show, watched it all the time, and could quote so many episodes! In one of the episodes, Carrie Bradshaw writes an article about “Secret Single Behavior”. These covered the realm of “secret” activities that everyone did when they were byContinue reading “Sunday Secret #9 – Secret Crafty Behavior”
Speed Scrapping
Every scrapbooker has found themselves in the same situation. Despite the best of intentions to “stay on top of it” this time around, we find ourselves falling very much behind in our memory keeping. At least, this is where I found myself with March rolling in. The truth is, I switched to the traveler’s notebookContinue reading “Speed Scrapping”
Come To The Table – The Ultimate Dinner Party
When I think of my dream dinner party, there are a number of guests that I imagine around the table. I think of close friends that I haven’t seen in a while, my sisters, and maybe a collection of celebrities and popular figures that I admire. I think of those crazy car commercials with MatthewContinue reading “Come To The Table – The Ultimate Dinner Party”
Personalizing IKEA finds
IKEA is a crafters dream. At the very least, it is an organized crafter’s dream! They offer so many functional and affordable options that help optimize a craft room to meet the needs of a maker. That being said, with so many crafters racing to IKEA to meet all their needs, it can be easyContinue reading “Personalizing IKEA finds”
100 Days to Brave Bible Journaling
I feel like I may be the last person to jump on this bandwagon, but have you all checked out 100 Days to Brave by Annie F. Downs? This was on the top of my book wish list for 2019, and just over two weeks into this devotional, it has me taking a deep lookContinue reading “100 Days to Brave Bible Journaling”
Sunday Secret #7 – Finding Your Style
Paper crafters often develop very distinct styles. Some gravitate toward crisp and clean. Others embrace and celebrate white space. And still others love perfectly coordinated crafts, with matching elements from every embellishment down to precisely matched ink. All of these are beautiful styles that you can find all over Pinterest and Instagram. They are pleasingContinue reading “Sunday Secret #7 – Finding Your Style”
Creating an Ideal Workspace
What is the most important part of any craft room? Some people may say that it is the organization or the inspiring decor, but for me the desk space is the most critical part of any craft space. For me the ideal workspace has three important qualities: The largest work surface possible Frequently used suppliesContinue reading “Creating an Ideal Workspace”