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A Day in My Crafty Life

Let’s get one thing straight: I do not wake up at 5am to meditate and sip herbal tea while visualizing my goals. I wake up because the dog needs to piddle, my son needs a ride to school and I need ...

My DIY Craft Kit Path

If you’ve been around since the early days of my little business, you'll probably remember when I was all about mugs, quilts, greeting cards, and stickers. Honestly? I loved putting my creative bra...

Turning off the World to Craft

With all the noise that surrounds us, it's easy to get pulled in. Especially with the news of the world bringing us down. That's why it's important to take a night here and there to shut everything...

Handmade Gifts: Why They Matter More Than Ever

Think back to a handmade gift you’ve received. Chances are, you still have it tucked away somewhere, or maybe even still use it. Every stitch in a quilt, every loop in a crochet pattern, and every ...

How to Create a Cozy Craft Night In

There’s nothing better than rounding up your best people, pouring some wine (or tea, if that’s more your vibe), and diving into a pile of craft kits together. Life gets crazy! Between work, family,...

Meet The Bookish Hook Series

I have completely settled into a quiet, peaceful era within my life and I am here for all.of.it!!! I'm a HUGE advocate for tuning out the world for a bit and ignoring the dreary news. Over the last...

Craft Kits for Cold Winter Days

We are now into January! We are officially in the season of New Year's resolutions which may include: making vows to exercise more, detoxing from Christmas cookies (I miss cookies for breakfast), a...

Sewing Kits: Perfect for Beginners

Starting any new craft can be scary as heck!! As crafty as I am, it takes me awhile to gear up to something new. It took me about 4 years to warm up to my sewing machine so I completely understand ...

Card Making Kits: Creative and Easy to Make

Christmas card kits have been flying out the door over the last couple of months which means, people are getting their Christmas cards ready for December. I’m a planner/organizer so if I can check ...

How DIY Craft Projects Can Soothe the Soul

The world seems to be a bit of a mess these days and it's seen everywhere. On the news, social media and even running into the curmudgeon types at the grocery store. Then, add in all of the day to ...