I'm back with Days 6 & 7 for my 7 Day Make to Create challenge. Quick note: As I am somewhat new to blogging, I realize I need more practice on scheduling and time management. Thanks for your patience as I get the hang of blogging! Today's post covers days 6 and 7 for home decor … Continue reading Day 6 and 7: Desk Organizer Using Apple Boxes
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Day 3: Painting
I'm back and playing catch-up on this 7 day Make to Create challenge. I have been creating daily, but haven't been able to post my results here on the blog. Let's do this, shall we? On with the challenge! Day 3's project theme was a painting project. I had always wanted to create an abstract … Continue reading Day 3: Painting
Day 2: Handlettering
I’m back with a quick post on Day 2 of my Make to Create challenge. Today’s theme is a handlettered project. I finally picked up handlettering again, however, this time on the iPad Pro with the Apple Pencil. It took a little getting used to but I loved the results! I used the basic calligraphy brush … Continue reading Day 2: Handlettering
Day 1: Glitter Bottles
Here we go with Day 1 of my 7 days of Create to Make challenge. Are you excited? I definitely am! Today's project theme is a kid craft project inspired by none other than Pinterest. Glitter Bottles! Back story: I noticed my kids had a challenge calming themselves down when they got angry so I decided to make … Continue reading Day 1: Glitter Bottles
Make to Create Challenge
Have you ever seen so many inspiring projects on social media and thought, “I could make that!”? Or “I have a great diy project, but it’s probably been done already.” Have you ever been stuck in a creative rut and overwhelm? Or have you kept a diy project idea secret until someone else actually came … Continue reading Make to Create Challenge
My 2018 Bullet Journal Supplies + Foundation Pages
In my last post, I shared my 2018 bullet journal process and plans. Today, I'm sharing the 3-4 supplies I use weekly (again keeping it simple). And as a bonus, I'm sharing my favorite foundation pages that set up this year's bullet journal. Note: I'm not affiliated with any of these product companies. These … Continue reading My 2018 Bullet Journal Supplies + Foundation Pages
My Hand Lettering Journey Continued
Happy November 1st! Hope you all had a fun Halloween! I don't know about you, but I'm already planning for Christmas everything (and maybe goals for 2018? Who's with me?). I will be continuing my hand lettering journey on Instagram as I'm currently enjoying the process so far. As promised, here is a collage of … Continue reading My Hand Lettering Journey Continued
Bullet Journaling
Back in March, I began a bullet journal for 2017 with the hope that it would help me become more organized and less disorganized. If you don’t know what a bullet journal is, check out Ryder Carrol's system at bulletjournal.com. Electronic calendars and phone reminders were not working for me and the pretty pre-printed calendars at Target … Continue reading Bullet Journaling
Why I Skipped Blogging
Aloha! Again, it's been awhile. I've been on hiatus, to be honest, due to parenting and self care duties. I originally started this blog to document my creative endeavors, but I’m opening it up to more than just creating craft projects. I’m adding the rollercoaster of a journey through the creative process. I love to create … Continue reading Why I Skipped Blogging
Pink and Gold First Birthday
And in the blink of an eye, our little girl turned ONE on Friday. Seriously, wasn't she just born yesterday? Excuse me while I reminisce about how she came into the world at least three hours before her actual due date (ha! April Fools joke on me) and how little she was in my arms. … Continue reading Pink and Gold First Birthday
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