Italy Traveler’s Notebook Process

I am so excited to be sharing another traveler’s notebook process in my Italy TN!  Mostly, I am excited to be re-living one of the most amazing vacations I have ever been on!  If you are new here, my husband and I recently took a 12 day trip to Rome and Florence that we hadContinue reading “Italy Traveler’s Notebook Process”

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”

But First, God – Lent Journaling Page

I have a love-hate relationship with social media.  As a stay-at-home mom, some days, social media is the only interaction I have with other adults until my husband comes home.  I realize that some don’t categorize it as actual interaction, but when you are home with little ones, taking a few minutes here and thereContinue reading “But First, God – Lent Journaling Page”

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”

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”