I’ll be completely honest. I have absolutely no idea what vows my husband and I exchanged at our wedding. We did not write them ourselves, but relied on the pastor who officiated the ceremony to guide us. The day was such a complete blur of nerves, happiness, and all the emotions, that the words we spokeContinue reading “Covenant vs. Contract”
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Sunday Secret #6 – Getting Out of a Creative Rut
As I am writing this blog post, I am gazing out my window at a dark, dreary winter sky. The winter blues are a real thing, and they can just suck the energy right out of you. From school delays and closings, cooped up kids, volunteer commitments, and a busy spouse, the winter canContinue reading “Sunday Secret #6 – Getting Out of a Creative Rut”
Thinking outside the IKEA Box
I love IKEA. I live about 10 minutes away from an IKEA, and I am pretty sure that when we first moved to this house, I was there every day for two weeks straight. The furniture is so functional, modern, and affordable. My house is a walking advertisement for IKEA. But, when it came toContinue reading “Thinking outside the IKEA Box”
Picky about Printables
When I first started seriously scrapbooking in college, I never really understood why people would use printables. Printers in my college days did not print with the same quality that they do now, and I never understood why I would want to use a cheaply printed paper image in my crafting. Fast forward to today,Continue reading “Picky about Printables”
Words Matter Art Journal Process
The beginning of a new year (and a new blog!) has me taking a second look at some of the craft items I keep in my crafty space. Not that I am going all “Marie Kondo” on my craft space, but I realize that the quantity of some items keeps me from really finding whatContinue reading “Words Matter Art Journal Process”
Splatter and Splash Art Journaling
Every Friday, I spend time in my art journal, and it is glorious! Art journaling is still very new to me, and I am having such a great time experimenting with techniques and supplies that I’ve never been brave enough to try in my traveler’s notebooks or in my Bible journaling. Sometimes I try outContinue reading “Splatter and Splash Art Journaling”
Simple Stamping for “A Little Me Time”
I feel like every crafty person goes through similar struggles during a typical work week. Whether you are a mom who stays home with little ones all day or someone who works, when evening time hits you are probably drained. I know I am! Chasing after twin 4 year olds, helping with 2nd grade homework,Continue reading “Simple Stamping for “A Little Me Time””
Look on the Bright Side
Any other parent out there secretly cringe when a snow day is announced? Especially a snow day when there isn’t any actual snow? Don’t get me wrong, I love snow. And, I love my kids. But, this has been a crazy week with schedules interrupted over and over again by school closings and delays. FridaysContinue reading “Look on the Bright Side”
Top 5 Tips for Layering
When I started scrapbooking back in college, it was all about cleanly mounted photos and cutesy stickers (not to mention all the perfectly themed paper that went with every occasion). In fact, I am pretty sure I took a trip to the zoo simply because I had already discovered the cutest zoo paper and wantedContinue reading “Top 5 Tips for Layering”