When my friend Diana approached me about doing some items for her baby shower, I never expected what would come out of our first meeting. At that point, I had mostly only made photo booth props, and was itching for someone to request items I'd never made before to start building a portfolio of my …
Continue reading A Superhero Baby Shower Out of a WCB Comic Book!
I've had the chance to attend a number of educational workshops, retreats, and seminars throughout my life, and regardless of the size or nature of the event, I've always walked away with a few nuggets of information that impact my actions and decisions at some point down the line. Whether focused on leadership, communications, or any other …
Color me thrifty! I've always been as big of a frugal shopper as I can be, looking for sales, racking up coupons and going to traditional discount stores like Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Ross, etc., so I really can't believe I've lived this long without enjoying the epicness of a Thrift Store. But when it came time …
I know I'm not alone in the #CrazyAuntsClub being absolutely obsessed with my nephew and wanting to give him literally everything he may possibly enjoy, and as a crazy crafter, when the chance comes along to personalize something for him, I'm always on board before I even get asked. Before my gorgeous and perfect little …
Continue reading DIY Toddler Toy Chest – Jungle 1, 2, 3 Theme
I really love to keep lots of items as mementos, borderline "Hoarders: Buried Alive" level. Huge stash. I've saved a majority of these items to create scrapbooks because I'm very emotionally attached to memories of happy times, but what about those things that are too big/thick to be scrapbooked? Such was the case of my college Graduation …
Continue reading Storing Meaningful Mementos – Graduation Caps & Paraphernalia
I think at this point it's pretty clear I have a thing for maps and lists, right? But since pretty much all of this obsession has yielded multiple DIY projects I've accomplished with massive discounts, I'm going to give myself a pat on the back and call it a day. Cool? Cool. Do you remember WAYYYYY back …
Continue reading My life revolves around maps… Canvas Travel Map DIY
Confirming once again that I was born in the wrong decade, my latest acquisition: a Record Player. While going to thrift stores to try and not break the bank while furnishing and decorating my craft room, I found a few second hand vinyl records and the nostalgia got the best of me. I wanted to …
Continue reading Saving the Day When a Project Goes Wrong! Record Player Decoupage
Going to start this post giving you a glimpse of my current state: So much excitement! Even though it's a small little DIY project, I had this idea a LONG time ago and it kept jumping up in the back of my mind for me to do it, so I finally made it happen and now my …
Continue reading Six-Step Picstructions – Map Scratch Off DIY
Not too long ago, I got bit by this bug that left me permanently changed: the vintage bug! Sounds funny, I know, but the truth is I'm not really sure how or where it came from, but I became OBSESSED with everything vintage. I've always been told I'm an old lady, so it actually kind …
Continue reading Project Craft Room – Details: Vintage Typewriter
When I'm focused on a project (especially something that makes me happy) I don't stop. Project Craft Room is the definition of 100% focus, and the paint job is all done! As I mentioned on the ground zero post, this color palette inspired me to know what I wanted my craft room to look like. …
Work-Craft Balance 