Follow my blog with Bloglovin Supply envy – We’ve all been there! Personally, I LOVE to watch crafty YouTube gals (and guys!) who introduce me to new products and processes. And, of course, I immediately think I have to have #allthethings. Crafting products, especially gorgeous scrapbooking papers, stickers, ephemera, printables, etc. are so tempting toContinue reading “The 5 Crafty Things You Should be Buying from Dollar Tree”
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Have Notebook, Will Travel!
Traveling to Italy with my husband was by far one of the greatest experiences of my whole life. There is something about seeing the world that just lights up my soul. This is a trip we have saved towards for a very long time and the planning that went into it was meticulous. Being theContinue reading “Have Notebook, Will Travel!”
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”
The Who, What, When, Where, and Why of Bible Journaling
I have had the honor of being asked to speak about my passion for Bible journaling a handful of time at local MOPs groups, women’s events, and church gatherings. Each time I speak, I always take questions at the end, and inevitably they tend to focus around the same few topics. I call them “TheContinue reading “The Who, What, When, Where, and Why of Bible Journaling”
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”
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”
Sunday Secret #5 – My Worst Journaling Pages
It’s not about the artwork. That is how I open almost every Bible journaling class I teach. It’s just not about the artwork. But, if it isn’t about the look of the page, why do we scroll Pinterest and Instagram “liking” different pages? Why do those of us that post frequently on social media spendContinue reading “Sunday Secret #5 – My Worst Journaling Pages”
Deeper Than Decorating
“Those are pretty decorations.” Seemingly innocent, right? I feel like every Bible journaling enthusiast has heard something similar. I’ve heard this phrase several times when I’ve brought my Bible to church with me. It’s a chunky Bible, loaded with tabs, ribbons, paint, and glitter. To the unknowing eye, it does seem that I have spentContinue reading “Deeper Than Decorating”