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New Year Gift Tags

Hello crafty friends! Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season. Right now I’m in that weird limbo between Christmas and New Year’s where I’ve eaten WAY too much sugar and cheese, and I have no idea what day it is – LOL! I’ve been feeling a little guilty because I usually take a little gift…

Brush Lettering Workshop

Hello creative friends! Somehow we are halfway through November already? Craziness! I’m already totally in the holiday spirit. I love, love, love Thanksgiving, but Christmas is on my brain big time! This past Sunday I held a Brush Lettering Workshop at a darling stationery shop in Geneva, IL. I’m a total introvert, so standing up…

Joy Journals

      I’m back with a colorful new project that I hope inspires you to not only create with paper but create with your pen as well!        A few years ago I began a meditation practice.  If you’re new to meditating, there are hundreds of ways to effectively calm your mind,…

Yearly Keepsake

Hi crafters! I am back with a family traditional gift idea perfect for the holidays.  Each year at Thanksgiving each member of our family would write down on a piece  paper: your thoughts of the year, things you thankful for etc… So this year I decided to make it actually more special instead of our…

LOVE Garland

Hi everyone! We have officially made it to the month of LOVE. One of my favorite times of the year. Valentine’s crafts are among the most lovely. This is also a big month for engagements! Is love in the air for you? Enjoy the tutorial and this super fun month for making beautiful things with…