Have you ever cleaned up and organized a part of your home or craft room only to forget where you put everything?Isn’t it ironic how trying to be tidier can lead to losing things? This happens a lot in my craft space; I call this phenomenon Craftnesia - the feeling that you have that craft supply or tool but can’t remember where. Staying organized around the house or in our craft spaces is honestly a tall order. After all, being creative and mess-free is not exactly harmonious. To help with...
3 months ago • 1 min read
I walked into the movie theater with my kids and husband to see the movie Wicked. I expected a fairytale-like story with music that would surely get stuck on repeat in our car for the next few months. What I actually got was a life-changing message that was a peak to the slow crescendo that’s been building all year (and Popular stuck on a loop in my brain). For those of you who are still Wicked outsiders, let me bring you in from the cold… Once upon a time in Oz, the green girl who’s just...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Who loves watching a cheesy Hallmark movie? Despite their silliness, we'd happily embrace those hallmark moments ourselves. We all crave comfort, predictability, and feel-good escapism. Even when things go wrong (the girl didn’t know he was a prince..blah, blah), we know everything will be perfectly okay in the end, sealed with a kiss before the credits roll. What if we could have more moments like that in real life by embracing deep gratitude for what we have and letting go of how we think...
5 months ago • 2 min read
“Wait, did you make this?” Reader, my heart sank as my friend beamed at the blanket I had just handed her. I shifted uncomfortably and mumbled, “Nope…” while glancing down at my scuffed shoes. You see, she knew I had recently got a cutting machine and loved making things, so naturally, she wanted to recognize my efforts. The truth was, I had intended to make her a beautiful, personalized gift. But instead? It was store-bought (cue Santa’s elves gasping in shock). 🧝🫢 I had imagined the perfect...
5 months ago • 2 min read
Hey, Reader, So yesterday, my son came home from school and said, 'Mommy, I learned about writing a persuasive essay today and wrote one for you.' 'Excellent, buddy, let me see it.' Essay Title: Why We Should Get Another Dog 🐶 Mom thought: Uh, oh..we already have two and used to have three. Dear parents, I am writing this to you because I think we should get a new dog. Here are some reasons why. If we get a new dog, I will go outside more and watch less TV. I will stop fighting with my...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Ever wonder how those amazing SVG cut files you use with your Cricut (or other cutting machines) are made? 🧐 With our Giftfest event ending last week, I find myself sitting with the desire to share just one more treat with my community. Years ago, I was eager to figure out how to create custom SVG designs for my projects from scratch. I spent countless hours digging through tutorials and resources until I finally cracked the code.Fast forward to today, I’ve designed hundreds of SVG files and...
7 months ago • 1 min read
"Ooh, I wish I could make paper flowers like that!" Those were the exact words I said to my husband 13+ years ago when I spotted those perfect and intimating paper flowers for the first time. In comparison, my earliest paper-to-petal attempts in those days were nothing short of "nice try." No, I am not being modest. I can produce the pictures to prove it. Fast forward a few years and many "nice tries" later. The result? I landed full circle, facing those same words: "Ooh, I wish I could make...
11 months ago • 1 min read
Raise your hand if you could do with a little tropical getaway?! 🙋♀️ If you are ready for some fun in the sun and fresh crafting adventures, I'd love for you to join me for my new FREE Tropical Paper Flower Lei Workshop happening on April 22nd! This never-before-seen project will premiere on YouTube as I help kick off the Cricut Adventure summit with the hosts and my friends, Amy Romeu and Jen Swift. I will also be LIVE in the chat to answer all your questions as we make this colorful flower...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hi there, Reader! One of the things I am most passionate about is genuine connection. Listen, I am as human as you are. I make mistakes, and I learn from failures like anyone else. One of the things I have learned through tons of trial and error was how to make my own custom SVG craft files. Here's the personal bit... I have ZERO education in design. Zip. Zilch. Nada. In fact, I completely sucked at it when I started, and honestly still have rare moments where I look at the things I make and...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read
