16Sep

Halloween Through The Years- Memory Journaling

Last October, I began working on an album celebrating Halloween through the years. With my kids now past the trick-or-treating stage, it’s bittersweet to realize that chapter of our lives has come to an end. No more adorable costumes, no more strolling the neighborhood on crisp October nights, hearing the
24Aug

Boo Basket Ideas For Adults and Teens

Putting together gift baskets is an obsession of mine. If you have a birthday in my family, you’re getting a basket full of thoughtfully curated items. Teacher? Gift basket. Christmas? Gift basket. Oh, you’re having a baby? Gift basket. It’s my love language. I genuinely enjoy the entire process, from
18Aug

Easy Halloween Treats- No Recipe Required

I don’t know about you, but I am so over the complicated, over-the-top, extravagant, holiday content that takes over every social media platform these days. It’s as if every holiday is a competition to come up with the next best idea, the most viral post etc. It’s become less about
25Jul

Why Do We Carve Pumpkins?

Have you ever wondered where the tradition of pumpkin carving began? I recently dug into the origins of this seasonal tradition and found it really interesting, so I wanted to share. The Myth of Stingy Jack The tradition of pumpkin carving, known as “jack-o’-lanterns”  actually originated in Ireland. It began
03Sep

Download this free Halloween printable for Spooky Season

The arrival of September means we are only one month away from spooky season. Of course, in the creative world spooky season starts a little earlier. I created these free printable downloads for Halloween so you can get a head start on your home decor, party planning, gift making and
08Aug

Ten Best Halloween Fonts For Crafts and Designs

Welcome to my spooky design guide! Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to add some eerie charm to your crafts and designs than with the perfect fonts? Whether you’re planning to create invitations for a haunted gathering, design delightful decorations, or craft wickedly fun party favors,
08Jul

The 10 Best Fonts For Cricut: A Design Guide

Welcome to my comprehensive guide on the best fonts for Cricut. As a designer and Cricut enthusiast, I know the importance of selecting the perfect font to bring your Cricut projects to life. Whether you’re working on vinyl decals, paper crafts, or personalized gifts, the right font can add that
14Feb

Trendy Easter Projects With Adhesive Vinyl

Whether you’re brand new to the world of adhesive vinyl or a long time crafter, it can be difficult to come up with fresh ideas with every new season or holiday. Since Easter is coming up soon, today I’m rounding up some of the cutest and trendiest Easter crafts you
13Jan

Cute and Simple Non-Candy Valentine Cards

One of my favorite days when I was in school was Valentine’s Day. I can remember creating  a little mailbox out of  a shoebox in elementary school, then tying it to the back of my desk for my peers to drop their Valentine cards into. We weren’t allowed to open
09Nov

Dollar Store DIY – Turning $1 Birdhouses Into A Tiny Christmas Village

I don’t know about you but I love a good dollar store DIY. There’s something satisfying about transforming something budget friendly into something that looks like it came from Anthropologie. Today, I’m taking one dollar mini birdhouses and turning them into a tiny village of Christmas houses. Let’s jump in-

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